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    Jeez....here we go again, when will they learn?

    Yet another shooting in the states just announced. Maybe El Presidente will get the hint now. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-44173954
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    Remember the House Of Cards?

    Well, hot off the press - Who do you think he has told tales on to get this minor slap on the wrist? Must admit, I'll actually be interested to see how the WH tries to spin this. http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/michael-flynn-lying-fbi-guilty-plea-1.4428012
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    Brace yourself world, the new USA breed of ambassador is upon us

    Just when I thought I had seen it all. Canada has had the unlucky distinction to "welcome" the first of the new breed of US diplomat (and I use that term VERY loosely)! This one was a fund raiser for the pumpkin who appointed her (and married to a coal magnate) so bear this in mind with what...
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    Terrorist or victim? What do you think?

    Goaters, This is the hot topic of conversation around our area with both sides being equally vocal. http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/omar-khadr-settlement-analysis-aaron-wherry-1.4189472 What do fellow goaters think? I myself as a taxpayer have already sent emails to local MP and Federal...
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    Brace yourselves - Lord Commander Marmalade has started.....

    Brace Brace Brace..... Well, rightly or wrongly, he has let rip at last ( I was wondering how long it would take him). Just waiting for latest analysis from CBC for an update. Now may be a good time to buy shares in Raytheon...
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    Clinton & email servers - What do goaters think of this?

    Goaters, As an ex- COMPUSEC practitioner this makes me cringe. If I did this while serving I would be hung out to dry and pension removed (probably facing some jail time as well). Chiprafp - I think I already know what your opinion is However, what I would be interested to see what fellow...
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    Last day in the office......what did you do?

    Well Goaters, the time has finally come today for me to hang up the uniform and start to grow old disgracefully. As this is my last day is the office, I decided to come to work in a full clown's outfit (always said that it was like a circus at times anyway) and have spent the morning walking...
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    Use of Web sites - Applying for your pension

    Fellow Goaters, I type this out of utter frustration with the JPA system after spending time trying to apply for my pension. Hopefully it will not just be a rant but useful advice for anybody in the same position. Basically - I'm retiring and moving abroad. Filling in on-line the PEN1 form...
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    Promotion vacancy for a Sgt TG4......................

    OK Goaters. Now that I have the attention of some of you I can inform you that there will be an extra FS promotion slot on next years board. Time to get the gloves off and fight for it. After 35 yrs and xxx days (days still to be determined by admin) I have pushed the button and will be taking...
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    TG4 Trade Sponsor- Contact Info Requested

    Fellow TG4 Goaters, Due to my current location, I'm having problems finding out who our current Trade Group sponsor is (with contact details). If you are in the know, please PM me with the details. Thanks
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    RAF AVC's on your pension - help required

    Fellow Goaters, Previously I was on AFPS75 and paid Addition Voluntary Contributions (AVC's) to the RAF onto my pension at 0.67% gross wage / month. When I transferred to APFS05, I could no longer pay for these AVC's on the new scheme. This month I contacted SPVA for my free annual pension...
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    US $ Bank accounts & SOFA's

    Fellow Goaters, I'm after some info on the above from yourselves before I lose the last of my hair from banging off walls! Basically, those of you who have (or are) in locations where the "mighty" US $ is the only currency accepted, how / what did you do to open an American bank account! Is...
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    Post Office Travel Insurance - Military beware!

    Goaters, I start off in this forum, but feel like it should be in "it grips......". Basically, I have been lucky enough to get a posting overseas. Now, I am not complaining, however I have just come across a hidden nasty that I want all fellow goaters to be aware of (if you are not already)...
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    Head - Brick wall -Head - Brick wall

    Goaters, I need some info and am fed up with the bruising on my forehead. :PDT_Xtremez_34: Basically, in JSP 464 (0714) it states that carpets in PMQ's can be cleaned at public expense between 3 and 5 yrs depending on location within the PMQ. I am currently contending with DHE on this matter...
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    How can they afford this one?.....

    The "Broon" squad have now dreamed this one up to get some votes I think. http://www.scmagazineuk.com/gordon-brown-to-supply-270000-free-laptops-and-broadband-access-to-low-income-families-to-get-them-online-for-school-reports/article/160976/
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    Poem "Join The Line"

    Fellow Goaters, This year I was lucky enough to participate in the Cenetaph march. When I finally got home (after finding the trains cancelled) the BBC were covering the Cenetaph on repeat. A fallen soldiers' father had written a poem called "Join the line" and I just caught the end of it...
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    Doesn't anybody check anymore?

    Just seen the latest RAF News August 28th (sorry no e-version as yet to attach). Front page news (well done to the guys) regarding their rescue abroad. Minor problem....both are named as SAC's. Am I going blind in my old age? One is an SAC(T)...for which he has worked and the other I'm sure...
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    Budget spending (or not) Labour does it again

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7740897.stm Looks as though Labour have done it again. VAT down 2.5%...good National Insurance, Fuel, Booze and Tobacco going up.......bad! I'll just have to drown my sorrows with pre-budget booze! Won't be spending on his behalf for sure!
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    Where do I find out........

    The story so far... Having been F'd (literally) onto DII the highly paid prats decided to lose my bookmarked items from the old system despite backing it up as requested to the transfer folder. Problem, I lost all my contact sites to see when competitions / expeds / trips etc were going on...
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