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Son has decided he wants to join up
My son is almost 16, he is doing his GCSE's in may and then was going to go to college. Just recently (the last couple of months) he has shown an interest in Joining the army as an army careers officer went to his school to do a talk. He has applied for the college place to keep his options open, and is going to the army…
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Armed Forces Pay Codes
I'm trying to find out about payments received on bank statements in 2004 as BGC payments and detailed as SUB ACCT HMG 2193. Can any body help me identify what these may be, or give me help to find a list of codes that will identify this. Thanks
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Royal Wedding etiquette
Having watched the day with interest I have been left intrigued by one thing that I noted. The military personnel I'm surrounded by have been unable to answer my question and I was wondering whether anyone on MSE might be able to help. When Prince William took the salute on the way back to Buckingham Palace after the…
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New army wife
Hi all! I'm hoping to get some tips and advice. I married a soldier in September (for my sins) and he is due for posting in June with a view to starting at his new unit in September. We were together the last time he was posted but he was moved from Germany to the UK and his unit is only 18 miles from where I was already…
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Problem with resolving Default
I'm having problems with a Default on my Credit Report. Basically I bought a laptop almost 2 years ago as part of a mobile broadband deal with T Mobile. Shortly after I bought the laptop I had to deploy to America for a 3 month exercise. While there the first monthly payment was due to be taken but T mobile had messed up…
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Tax Free Mountain Bike
Hi, I'm looking at picking up a taxfree mountain bike and taking it with me on posting to Germany. Does anyone know if this possible and which shops are easier to deal with? Cheers
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Joining the Navy!
Hello all! I couldn't find my original post, DD1 and I can't remember how long ago it was that she decided she wanted a career in the Navy! we received some really encouraging responses. She is now 16 and has an appointment at Pilgrim House next week:j She is particularly interested in Weaponry/Warfare and would like to…
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Bankruptcy and joining the forces
If i were to go bankrupt would i be barred from joining up? are certain roles not allowed or is it all of them? I would have no debts so surely less of a risk? and would also be a discharged bankrupt
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Rafvr
Hi All, My granfather was part of the RAFVR many years ago, and sadly passed away, also many years ago. I wondered if anyone knows how I could find out anymore info about him or possibly where he has been buried? Asking my parents is not an option, Im not in contact with my dad and my mum doesnt talk about it - long story.…
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British Airways-Discount-NOT
Why doesn't our national flag carrier offer discounts to UK military personel? They have student fares and offer discounts to US Military personel...Unbelievable. I have written to them and they confirm that there are no offers...Thanks BA....I think I will go with Virgin.:mad:
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Miltary Pensions
I left the forces 2 years ago after a fantastic 23 year service. I am pensioned on my last rank (WO2) and am after some knowledge. As i commutted all my pension, i will recieve the same sum of money for the rest of my life with the exception when i reach the grand age of 55 years old. The question is, how much will my…
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A couple of good places for Uniformed service discounts
forcesdiscounts-police.co.uk bluelightcard.co.uk police.psdiscounts.com I can't post with url/link tags as I'm too new.
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Mortgages and being financially penalised
Hi all, As I have posted a while ago before, we sold our first house in 2007, which was on a residential mortgage with Northern Rock and was being let out as my husband is a serving member of the armed forces. When we went to buy another house we were told by Northern Rock that we were no longer entitled to a residential…
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Parents Day ,what to wear ?
I have a pretty good idea of the dress code for Passing out but no idea what to wear for parents day ? Dont want to show him up ;) The letter says sensible shoes and a raincoat but I am sure I will be arrested if I turn up in only that :eek:
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LSAP Help please.
My husband & I are recently married & he's been in the army for just over 4 years. I live in the house I bought with my previous partner 6 years ago with my daughter. My ex's name is still on the mortgage with my name as when we split, I didnt earn enough 'on paper' to take the mortgage on alone. We have a court order in…
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Tax Free Pension
Is there anyone out there that has a level three gallantry award? Are you aware that your military pension is tax exempt? My husband has the MC and has just found out about this - he is due to leave after his 22 yrs - but no-one else seems to be aware of this?? Is anyone else familiar with this?
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Tranche 1 Redundancy
Hi all, Unfortunately I have been advised that I am on the Army list of selected people for redundancy, to be announced on 01 Sep 2011. I am not going to volunteer, but if I am made redundant I wil miss out on my Immediate Pension by 6 weeks (time served 17 yrs 300+ days), gutted! On top of that I have been recently saving…
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VAT Refund from Amazon for BFPO Addresses - Discussion
Afternoon, After many happy purchases and VAT refunds from Amazon my last order and request was met by this: However, before we issue your VAT refunds, UK VAT Legislation requires us to obtain a "Certificate of Entitlement" from the BFPO confirming that the items have been shipped to and received by a member of the BFPO.…
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