In recognition for my service to the country

[noseall]

Why you so worried

I'm not at all worried, I'm just seeking clarification.

How can a man, who was a raw recruit in the army in 2012, fought in Iraq when combat troops left there in 2009?

 

[Highway Man]

Pardon our interruption...

You don’t get the letter from the MOD they are not an original on eBay. To be quite honest who in their right head would buy a veterans badge off eBay unless you lost your original I suppose. However to couple up with the badge you also get a veterans card with your photo on and your I’d.

 

[Highway Man]

Thanks for your service to our country.

You and the likes was worth it. Not so much others

 

[Highway Man]

I'm sure he will be along to tell us soon enough.

Anyway back to spineless notch, how can he have any credibility now we know he laughs at old trans men?

2009 actually

 

[Old Salt]

Veterans badges on ebay are not the same thickness or even the same type of clasp. The ebay ones are generally a pin and clasp whereas the originals have a pin with safety clip. I have several from ebay so that I dont have to keep swapping it over to different hoodies, fleece etc.

Works for me and the veterans card proves my service is genuine.

 

[Highway Man]

Just for the record not that I have to clarify anything. I served in two separate units one was a 3 year stint. The last stint was 6 years but then that is my business why I did this

 

[noseall]

2009 actually

You said you did 9 years in the army and have been out for four years. Your sums don't work boyo.


I did 9 years in the army, do you think that we all just played pool or play cards all day?

Nice little touch from the MOD. Shows that they value me and all of the other Veterans who have served their country. Actually I have been out for 4 years now so would have thought I would have had this before now!!!

 

[noseall]

I served in two separate units one was a 3 year stint. The last stint was 6 years but then that is my business why I did this

 

[Notch7]

I'm sure he will be along to tell us soon enough.

Anyway back to spineless notch, how can he have any credibility now we know he laughs at old trans men?

Triggered

 

[Highway Man]

Luckily I don’t see his ridiculous comments but he won’t get much info out of me as my service is personal to me and my reasons for leave in which I took a few years before rejoining. However I couldn’t give a flying fook what he says.

 

[Doug99]

I sincerely appreciate your service Doug99.

Thanks Noseall. 36yrs in Royal Navy retired in 2010.......Proud to have served.......God Save The King

 

[blup]

Thanks Noseall. 36yrs in Royal Navy retired in 2010.......Proud to have served.......God Save The King

God save the King indeed but I must admit I still call him Prince Charles by default until I correct myself or am corrected

 

[Highway Man]

Veterans badges on ebay are not the same thickness or even the same type of clasp. The ebay ones are generally a pin and clasp whereas the originals have a pin with safety clip. I have several from ebay so that I dont have to keep swapping it over to different hoodies, fleece etc.

Works for me and the veterans card proves my service is genuine.

Exactly. Tbh I cant see why anyone would buy a veterans badge unless they are a true veteran in which case you get one from the MOD so I cannot see how these could be available to just anyone. A bit of a kick in the teeth and an insult to us veterans. Even if you lose it you can get it replaced via the MOD

 

[noseall]

2009 actually

" The bulk of the combat mission ended in April 2009"

When in 2009 did you say you joined the Army? How long was your (13 weeks?) basic training?

 

[fillyboy]

Thanks Noseall. 36yrs in Royal Navy retired in 2010.......Proud to have served.......God Save The King

36 years, that's almost a lifetime, did you join up as a boy (teens)?.

Well done though, seems to be a career choice that's not so popular with the younger generation, I do wonder what will happen with all this talk of conscription.