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Old 23 April 2012, 01:22 AM   #1
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I joined when I was 15. On August 24th I will have served unbroken in the British army for 40 years, the first 27 being infantry.
Now that is hardcore. Thank you for your service!
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Old 16 June 2012, 01:46 PM   #2
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I joined when I was 15. On August 24th I will have served unbroken in the British army for 40 years, the first 27 being infantry.
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Old 29 December 2015, 10:21 PM   #3
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I joined when I was 15. On August 24th I will have served unbroken in the British army for 40 years, the first 27 being infantry.
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Old 22 April 2012, 06:45 AM   #4
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Army dad, I hope that counts. My son, Sgt. Andrew Headrick, US Army National Guard, one tour of duty in Afghanistan as a combat medic. Now safe at home in one piece.
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Old 22 April 2012, 10:28 AM   #5
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Old 22 April 2012, 10:37 AM   #6
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Old 22 April 2012, 11:02 AM   #7
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Old 22 April 2012, 01:15 PM   #8
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Old 22 April 2012, 01:37 PM   #9
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Old 22 April 2012, 02:09 PM   #10
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Old 22 April 2012, 08:22 PM   #11
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Old 22 April 2012, 10:43 PM   #12
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Old 23 April 2012, 01:12 AM   #13
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Never personally served, but nonetheless very cool thread. Nice to see so many members from the armed services from both sides of the pond on here. Your service is very much appreciated.
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Old 16 June 2012, 01:15 PM   #14
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Old 16 June 2012, 01:20 PM   #15
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Old 16 June 2012, 01:21 PM   #16
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Old 16 June 2012, 01:35 PM   #17
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Old 16 June 2012, 01:37 PM   #18
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Old 16 June 2012, 02:34 PM   #19
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Old 16 June 2012, 02:42 PM   #20
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Old 16 June 2012, 02:49 PM   #21
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Old 16 June 2012, 02:55 PM   #22
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Old 16 June 2012, 10:30 PM   #23
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Old 16 June 2012, 11:25 PM   #24
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Old 17 June 2012, 12:15 AM   #25
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Old 17 June 2012, 12:32 AM   #26
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Thanks to all those who served or are currently serving! Very cool thread
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Old 17 June 2012, 02:44 AM   #27
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Old 17 June 2012, 02:47 AM   #28
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Old 17 June 2012, 03:08 AM   #29
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Old 17 June 2012, 03:09 AM   #30
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