damn...........new we should have kept our hovercraft squadron. Have to pick you up on your grammar though rabby, I think the correct phrase to use is: "I really wanna join the army, but the marines have more ships and stuff than the army, they are are also newer and bigger and thats way cooler...

but rabby, you forget about the Army boats - Sir's - Galahad, Percivale, Lancelot & Tristram - not sure if they are all still in commision.

Q: Why do you want to join the RM?
A: Guys please give me some ideas what to say

"I really wanted to join the Army but I suppose the Royal Marines would be OK."

Welcome back Cronkilla - unlucky with the sickness mate, my lad Sam suffered the same at his first attempt, I think nerves probably kick in a lot, as he is only a baby like your goodself. The physical standards seem to have gone upwards from before, probably not short of volunteers after GW2. I know...

This is just how helpful we are on this forum. Here's a recipe for your picnic Country Picnic Sandwich Ingredients 1 flat loaf pain rustique , cut in half lengthwise 1 jar Trader Joe's sun-dried tomato pesto One 1-ounce log goat cheese, room temperature 1 small eggplant, sliced thinly 3 zucchini, sl...

This is just how helpful we are on this forum. Here's a recipe for your picnic Country Picnic Sandwich Ingredients 1 flat loaf pain rustique , cut in half lengthwise 1 jar Trader Joe's sun-dried tomato pesto One 1-ounce log goat cheese, room temperature 1 small eggplant, sliced thinly 3 zucchini, sl...

Remember when the Tornados were flying with lumps of concrete in the nose cone because the radar wasn't ready? (I think it was the Tornado)

Yet more millions wasted.

Remember when the Tornados were flying with lumps of concrete in the nose cone because the radar wasn't ready? (I think it was the Tornado)

Yet more millions wasted.

Sounds a worthwhile second career Mike. Had a similar experience with my resettlement. An Army Major from the education Corps suggested I aim for a desk job with a salary level of about 8k a year and be grateful if I could attain it, this was in '96. He received a similar response from me that you g...

Are you considering a career as a 'Rupert'? I think the best an officer can expect is respect, friendship - nope. To generalise (a dangerous thing I know) - Leading troops and being 'matey' do not go. I think officers come from a completely different background from the men they command, have differ...

Are you considering a career as a 'Rupert'? I think the best an officer can expect is respect, friendship - nope. To generalise (a dangerous thing I know) - Leading troops and being 'matey' do not go. I think officers come from a completely different background from the men they command, have differ...

Try and avoid "hey up, Popeye, whats happening?".

I have heard Navy types don't care to be addressed in this manner.

spot on JR, as I said truly high tech stuff. Aye Tony.

Northern Ethopia due its terrain and climate is just about the worst area in the world to sustain human life on any large scale, throughout history this part of the world has suffered drought and death on a massive scale. Africa as a continent has fabulous wealth (diamonds/oil/minerals) and should b...

Northern Ethopia due its terrain and climate is just about the worst area in the world to sustain human life on any large scale, throughout history this part of the world has suffered drought and death on a massive scale. Africa as a continent has fabulous wealth (diamonds/oil/minerals) and should b...