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    Inappropriate behaviour in the Armed Forces

    The Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has announced new measures to address inappropriate behaviour, including an overhaul of the complaints system and new training to implement a culture change. https://www.forces.net/news/uk/unacceptable-level-inappropriate-behaviour-british-military So I...
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    29 years ago

    Germany was re-unified, the hubble space telescope was launched, the USSR was in the process of dissolving and I stepped off the train at Newark railway station. Awaiting replies of "get some time in" and "smally". :) :) :) :) :)
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    Widow's pension

    I've got 3 years left until retirement from the RAF when I will be 52. I'm trying to work out what my requirements for life insurance will be when I leave. At the moment, I understand that under AFPS05/15 my wife will get a lump sum and an annual pension if die in service. Question 1 - is...
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    Suggestions for car to replace ageing Fiesta

    Can anyone suggest a 2-3 yr old daily driver (5 miles each way and the odd weekend trip out with the wife) for me that can be had around the £7K-8K mark that's quirky/fun? I'm thinking Fiat 500 but I'm sure there must be a few alternatives out there?
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    Computer birds

    I'm sure many of you would have had this conversation before and it was even the subject of a sketch in Red Dwarf but can I ask the question "has a computer generated (or cartoon) woman ever created a stirring in your loins?". If so, which was your favourite? I ask because I was playing...
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    Scottish tax rebate

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-44877483 I'm just wondering if the private/LAC who is paying 20% less tax in Scotland will get a bill then?
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    Paloma Faith

    Does anybody else think that both Barbara Streisand & Paloma Faith's song "Make your own kind of music" is somewhat ironic, given that they're both covers. Also, I've always found both of them a bit odd looking. Just saying.
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    Which Console?

    Easy question (I hope) - when my Xbox 360 finally gives up the ghost, what should I replace it with? I'm only an occasional gamer so I don't need the latest super-duper version but I'm thinking PS4 or Xbox One? More importantly, why? Everyone I've asked who has an Xbox says stay with Xbox as...
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    Private house letting whilst serving elsewhere

    It looks like I may be posted in the summer - I don't know where yet but wherever the location, it looks like letting out my privately owned house (on a mortgage) may be necessary. I've seen similar threads on the subject but they are quite old. I'm going to enquire with the local estate agents...
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    West Wales post vacant July 18

    My post will be up for grabs this July if any Av/Wpns Chief Techs (they may rank range it for Sgt-FS) fancy a different kind of job? I'm not sure how much info to put on here and manning are putting out a trawl anyway but PM me if you want more details or you know anybody who fancies a nice...
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    Combi boiler question

    I've noticed for quite a while now that my combi boiler drops pressure now and again and I have to top the water up so that the pressure is around 0.5-1bar (as stated in the manual) . However after running the central heating for a while I then notice that the pressure has risen to just within...
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    Germany accomodation

    Mrs. Rocket and I are planning to tour Germany by car at the end of March and I wondered if goaters can advise if there is still service-based accomodation (messes etc.) that can be used as well as the usual hotels? If I'm correct, I think Javelin Barracks/Bruggen and Paderborn are the only UK...
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    Teething problems

    So the new carrier has a problem with a propeller shaft seal and has to be fixed by the contractor. So the new carrier has https://www.itv.com/news/2017-12-19/hms-queen-elizabeth-leak/ Erm, isn't that what sea trials are for?
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    Dependants hospital appointments

    My wife is registered disabled and has irregular hospital appointments for her conditions - they can be as many as one a month for a couple of months but then she might not have one for 6 months. As her treatments mean that the hospital advises that she cannot drive after her appointments, I...
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    First world problems

    Someone I know is in the process of buying a house in a coastal town and he is heavily into sailing. This Monday he came into work complaining that the waiting list to get a boat mooring where he's bought is far too long and as a result he's had to buy a yacht which comes with a mooring in order...
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    US "show of force" over North Korea

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/north-korea-has-shot-us-plane-past-could-do/ Am I the only one who thinks that Trump is deliberately trying to get NK to shoot at his aircraft in order to give him an excuse?
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    Scottish end to pay cap

    So Nicola Sturgeon says she will end the pay cap in Scotland for public sector workers from next year: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/scotland-nicola-sturgeon-scrap-public-sector-pay-rise-cap-a7927811.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-41141373 Surely...
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    Private healthcare for dependants

    I seem to remember hearing a few years ago that private healthcare was available for dependants of forces personnel. Im not sure if it was just a military discount given by someone like Bupa or if it was a dedicated service. Can anyone point me in the right direction please or let me know their...
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    Vodafone contract woes

    In 2014, I took out a contract with Vodafone through Carphone Warehouse for my stepdaughter. I signed a paper contract, the direct debit was through her bank account and everything was hunky-dory. 2 months ago, I signed up for a free credit report and noticed that there was a Vodafone account...
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    Good television

    Anybody watching any good television lately? I thought I'd start a good tele thread instead of just mentioning programs individually if that seems like a good idea? To kick the thread off, I loved Taboo which has just ended. I've also started watching SSGB, having read the book a few years and...
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