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3 months
Me and my boyfriend have been going out for nearly 2 yrs and we have lived together almost a year. He is in the armed forces and has been told he is going to Iraq for 3 months in January. Its going to be strange, Il... [more]

CAJ1
21/08/08
16:56

2 answers (last answered: 24/08/08 11:43)

javelin at weapon
ive been reading about the javelin from the lockheed martin website - according to them, it can defeat any known armour and pretty much has no disadvantages to it. of course thats what lockheed martin want us to thi... [more]

dannyday5821
19/08/08
08:28

Queens colour squadron & grenadier guards & RAF Police?
What is the name of the gun that the queens colour squadron use on parades, and what guns do the grenadier use when at guard at buckingham palace, also does anyone know what gun the RAF usually use when guarding out... [more]

smar13
17/08/08
17:38

1 answer (last answered: 17/08/08 17:57)

smar13
17/08/08
17:35

body armour
is there anyone out there who has ever been shot during a firefight whilst wearing body armour? im curious because i want to know what the reality of being shot with body armour is. films and games are so unrealisti... [more]

dannyday5821
13/08/08
00:13

Military Penpals?
I know this might seem quite sad and a bit old-school but Id really like a penpal and I thought itd be nice to write someone in the army or something whos away from home and might need cheering up. Does anyone kno... [more]

Suzieb
12/08/08
00:24

3 answers (last answered: 12/08/08 01:00)

last resort
at the end of terminator 3 - they found a hidden facility in a mountain that was supposed to be for officials, presidents, commanders etc - to be used in the event of...well something insane like world war 3 via nuc... [more]

dannyday5821
11/08/08
00:29

1 answer (last answered: 11/08/08 17:16)

whats this?
im dont know a lot about weapons, but heres one ive never seen before...anyone know what its called and which country its from? found it accidently on some russain site by the looks of it! http:talks.guns.rufor... [more]

dannyday5821
10/08/08
17:03

3 answers (last answered: 10/08/08 17:12)

unwanted soldiers
my step dad has always loved making model soldiers. From teeny tiny metal ones to action man sized. He pays great attention to detail and they are mounted on beautiful wooden stands. Thing is, what should he do wi... [more]

crisgal
27/07/08
12:16

10 answers (last answered: 21/08/08 09:11)

what do these initials stand for?
any one know what this means? 2 corps OMC reunion 2005 8-10 dec Sikh connection?

chrisgolf0
25/07/08
13:18

National Service Medal
With the Ex WW2 Land Girls receiving a medal for their services, shortly to be followed by a medal for the Bevin Boys. Isnt it now time for a medal to be awarded to the National Service personnel, who gave up 2... [more]

anotheoldgit
12/07/08
17:00

8 answers (last answered: 28/07/08 16:22)

Special OPs or SAS
Are women allowed into Special OPs or SAS (USA and UK)? I have no idea why this question popped into my little head. Thanks for any replies.

wolf63
05/07/08
02:35

2 answers (last answered: 05/07/08 03:57)

flat feet allowed in the army???
i have flat feet and been treated with insoles by my hospital,i am pain free like running and walking etc..a and fit and healthy at the MOMENT. just wondering i heard that flat feet disqualifies from entering is thi... [more]

joseph78
02/07/08
18:46

2 answers (last answered: 13/08/08 14:25)

Submarines H50 & P45 - Any information ?
Does anyone know any information on the WW2 submarines H50 & P45 ?

code1
29/06/08
08:25

Missing Pilot
We all have heard about John Nichol the navigator who became a pow and his ordeal at the hands of his captors.But what has happened to the quiet one the pilot of the aircraft that was shot down.

dondor
16/06/08
07:53

Is this country still worth fighting for?.
I think it is, but after reading this article, you wouldn't think so, i'm also putting this in the news topic. http://www.modoracle.com:80/news/Britain-Is-No w-Worse-Than-Iraq_15780.html?category=all

Lonnie
29/05/08
22:13

2 answers (last answered: 13/06/08 22:52)

Ultimate Force. Ultimate Farce.
Has any old soldier noticed on the standard shot when they are alighting a plane (i.e when the adverts come on etc) that the tart is carrying her weapon over her shoulders with the barrel pointing straight at Grant ... [more]

Abdulmajid
25/05/08
21:41

11 answers (last answered: 10/06/08 15:31)

A gift 4 my husband
Hi me and my husband married on dec of 07 and got pregnant in jan. shortly after finding out we were pregnant they switched his deployment so he was no longer going in march, he was going in april which would mean ... [more]

MrsKnutson
25/05/08
07:31

9 answers (last answered: 11/07/08 12:48)

Chatham Dockyard
Hello all, Ive just had a wonderful day out at Chatham Dockyard & I loved exploring the 2 ships & the submarine HM Ocelot. I was wondering if anyone has visited thisthese since they have been at Chatham, who se... [more]

has
22/05/08
18:30

1 answer (last answered: 27/06/08 07:40)

Army pension
Just under a month ago I reached my 60th birthday and therefore eligible for my preserved army pension and terminal gratuity. As yet the lump sum has not appeared. Did anyony else have any bother getting their dues.

timconor
21/05/08
12:47

3 answers (last answered: 22/05/08 12:28)