In the Army Now - The joy of the Armed ForcesI've never been a soldier. I was an air cadet once, but that mostly involved sitting in a mouldy hut learning about aeroplane engines with the hint that one day we might go flying.
Yet, anyone who has spent time defending their nation, or at least drinking bromide-laced-tea for their nation, must have stories to tell. Tell them now.
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chthonic, Thu 23 Mar 2006, 18:26)
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Unpleasant DischargeAfter leaving school in the early 70's my dad signed up, and following basic training he was posted to Northern Ireland. He never finished his tour after being discharged due to injury.
One afternoon he was driving along a country lane in a Land Rover, having just dropped his Commanding Officer off. He'd been warned of potential ambushes so had his foot down and was on the lookout for anything suspicious.
Shortly after turning a corner he woke up in a hospital bed, suffering concussion. He remembered nothing of what happened apart from turning the corner.
Fortunately he made a full recovery following his injuries. Unfortunately the same couldn't be said for the cow.
Another senseless casualty of the troubles.
(, Wed 29 Mar 2006, 9:08, Reply)
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