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Free Holidays for children of armed forces.
I was looking out of curiosity and for a joke put in Free holidays in search engine,it came up with Free holidays for past or present forces children,several places in uk,they have loads of activities,everything paid for and pocket money given for children,so thought i would put it on here,i,m not sure but think it was…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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Summer balls
I will be attending my first summer ball shortly and am looking for a nice dress to wear. Does anyone know of any decent but reasonably cheap places to get them from in the Lincoln area? Thanks
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£8,500 out of pension for a new house
Hi all, My husbands in the army and we already own our own home. We are looking at moving as we need a bigger house as we have just had a little girl. We have been told by someone that we are entitled to £8,500 out of his pension to help towards our new home, we can either pay this back our of his pay or they take it off…
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RAF Kinloss - could we get a married quarter before our wedding?
My OH is being posted to Kinloss in the summer and we'd originally planned that he'd live in the blocks until our wedding in October, after which we'd get a married quarter so I could move up there too. A job has come up now though that I'd be daft not to go for - it's the best I've seen by miles and something this good…
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Rail Warrants
Other half tried to get a rail warrant the other day but was told they arent 'allowed' them anymore, is this across the services or just in OHs unit? I know it went from 4 down to 3 but I cant believe they arent allowed any now? Could someone please confirm this as I hope my OH as been given incorrect information.
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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?
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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…
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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…
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RAF Officers - Questions
Hi My son is thinking about becoming a pilot - we are talking many years down the road. He wants to do it via the RAF - I suggested that he would probably need to think about completing his schooling, university. Am I correct in thinking this is the way to go if you want to be an officer. Thanks
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Travis Perkins Discount?
Does anyone know if Travis Perkins offer Military Discount. I've been told by a colleague that when he showed his ID card they gave him stuff at Trade Price as long as you pay cash. I know they do a Cash Trade card for Trade but does anyone know if they extend this offer to Military.
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Car insurance whilst on a 6 month tour
whats the best option (and what options are available) for car insurance when on a 6 month tour in afghan? the car will either be left on base or on someones driveway so they can start it up every week just to keep the engine running smoothly. all advice and comments are welcome. thanks. any questions please ask.
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Armed Forces Life Insurance - Joint Application
Anyone know of any that will cover myself, think were going to be out on acts of war etc, but thats covered by death in service pension.. Anyone i can try.?
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Army Families Federation
Hi all After seeing a few recommendations from members to contact the Army Families Federation (aff) we thought we would make it easier by having a presence on MoneySavingExpert. The aff is the independent voice of Army families and works hard to improve the quality of life for Army families around the world - on any…
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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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Army Pension for over 60s
I served in the Army from 1967 to 1976, and 12 years on reserve, I did not know I was entitled to a pension,so I filled out a pension claim form incorrectly about 4 years ago, it was sent back to me I put it in a drawer and forgot about it. I found it a few days ago,my question is can I still claim my pension and will I…
