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Archives for June 2009

RAF Leuchars
My OH has just been offered a job on the soon-to-be formed 6 Sqn. It doesn't start there til October 2010, but I'm really keen to know what it's like there. We're not married so will just be renting somewhere. He's been there before, but I've never even been to Scotland. :confused:
Claiming for eye tests while in the army?
Just a quick question-my husband is in the army and has just had an eye test and contact lense check at specsavers. Can he claim the cost back through JPA, or do they have to pay for there own tests? Thanks, Jo
Cold War service medal
I hope this is the right forum, apologies if not. My dad served with the Royal Observer Corp for many years until it was disbanded in 1996. On Sun he was due to be awarded a service medal which I believe was for service during the Cold War, Today he received a letter from the Veterans' Association saying it has changed its…
Free Beer !!!
Crown Carveries, the UK's most regal pub brand, is pledging to serve all forces personnel, past and present, with a free pint when they purchase a carvery at their local Crown Carvery between Monday 22nd June and Sunday 28th June 2009 inclusive, in support of the first Armed Forces Day. Collecting your free pint of…
My Daddy is a Soldier
Apologies if not allowed to post this on the forum, but thought it would be useful to those who have young kids. I recently bought this book for my 3 year old daughter and she absolutly loves it, it really helped her understand where daddy was on his recent deployment. The book is so simple, such a great idea. I had to…
Orlando park tickets
Hi all, I was woundering has anyone been to orlando recently and gained free entry to any parks using ure id? like the heros salute, most sites talk about military discount for us forces i wounderd did it apply for uk forces also? or any sites that offer discounts were a family of 4 adults. any info much appreciated angel
Totally disgusted
I have heard today that our soldiers in the UK army now have to pay for their food, 3 meals a day. Now maybe I have this wrong I hope so, but I have been told that these men and women who give their lives for us when they return to thier camps from active service have to pay for 3 meals a day. If they run out of money they…
help required
hi im joining the army on 3rd august for my 14 weeks basic training as a driver/communication specialist,i know all about my training and where it is and how long it is for but when i asked where could i be based i was told that i wouldnt be told where they are at the min as im not in the army yet,all i want to know where…
car insurance for 17year old soldier
Hello everyone, My son passed his driving test 2 days ago at the Royal Armoured Corps Training Regiment. He is still 17 years old and doesnt turn 18 until August. He is doing his PassPlus now, but all of the insurance quotes he has had so far have been well over £2000. I have given him my old car which is a 1.0 Corsa, and…
DA & Removals
Ok I know that this topic has been the subject of many a debate, and as an ex writer I should know the answer to this question, but times have changed and I want to make sure that I have the correct information. I am currently living with my OH who is Army, in our own house. He is due posting, (nothing received yet) We…
Disturbance Allowance Help Please
Hi there, We have been given a transfer of MQ due to me being pg (therefore an extra bedroom required) and was wondering about entitlement to DA. We are moving about 5 miles down the road to a different patch (same unit though) - are we entitled to full DA? Is the child element just for school age children or is it for all…
Posted overseas and unable to open building society acct
We are currently based in Gibraltar with the Royal Navy and have just been refused a savings account with West Bromwich Building Society as we are not UK residents...How can HM armed forces not be UK residents??? Any one else had problems with this?
Berlin Marathon - Charity
https://www.bmycharity.com/V2/CplJohnLewis In September I am running the Berlin Marathon for "Children with Leukaemia" http://www.leukaemia.org/ . This is going to be my first marathon, after many years or false promises to myself to complete a marathon, I have finally plucked up the courage and I have entered one. Please…

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