Any armed forces/sericemen on here?

[airborne_rat_of_s6]

18 minutes ago, @owlstalk said:

 

Shame you didnt' get the married quarters and then sublet it to some newbie who's just signed up

 

Win Win ££££££ Prrrrrrrofits!

This is the armed forces not pitsmoor! Shot at dawn for crimes like that.

[OwlsPilgrim]

I’m a serving Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Navy, coming up to my 21st year. I’ve been fortunate to have seen the world, all seven continents during my time and loved every minute (remember the good times and forget the bad). In my earlier years it was sometimes a bit of pain keeping up to date (weeks at sea between ports) but getting a mail drop was always fun reading up on 4 weeks worth of news. Much easier now with internet available at sea, unless the current situation doesn’t allow us access. Served with quite a few other Wednesday fans too

[Past Member]

2 minutes ago, theowlsman said:

I pass Weeton Barracks on a regular basis if that counts for anything?

 

Sounds painful.

[Toon Owl]

8 minutes ago, Pompeyowl said:

 

 

I’m an ex Stoker also. Both parents in the mob in the 80s, where they met. 

 

What ships did you serve on?

Londonderry and Birmingham

[airborne_rat_of_s6]

14 minutes ago, lukestheman82 said:

My Sons football coach just recieved his commision and his weekly Sunday hangover is a testiment to the cheap booze prices at Gibraltar Barracks' Sergents/ Officers Mess.

Horahh the Corps!

[airborne_rat_of_s6]

1 minute ago, OwlsPilgrim said:

I’m a serving Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Navy, coming up to my 21st year. I’ve been fortunate to have seen the world, all seven continents during my time and loved every minute (remember the good times and forget the bad). In my earlier years it was sometimes a bit of pain keeping up to date (weeks at sea between ports) but getting a mail drop was always fun reading up on 4 weeks worth of news. Much easier now with internet available at sea, unless the current situation doesn’t allow us access. Served with quite a few other Wednesday fans too

Man in every port?

[theowlsman]

1 minute ago, zzmdu said:

 

Sounds painful.

 

It is.

 

I’ve also seen Dad’s Army.

[lukestheman82]

1 minute ago, OwlsPilgrim said:

I’m a serving Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Navy, coming up to my 21st year. I’ve been fortunate to have seen the world, all seven continents during my time and loved every minute (remember the good times and forget the bad). In my earlier years it was sometimes a bit of pain keeping up to date (weeks at sea between ports) but getting a mail drop was always fun reading up on 4 weeks worth of news. Much easier now with internet available at sea, unless the current situation doesn’t allow us access. Served with quite a few other Wednesday fans too

Born in Carlisle but raised in the Royal Navy ?

[Bob]

Another ex Matelot, way back in the 60's.

 

[steveger]

7 minutes ago, Wednesday_Jack said:

 

I understand that but I just think there’s a time and place and that wasn’t it imo...I have ultimate respect for the armed forces and I just found it a little degrading. I just didn’t think the question needed anything other than serious answers.

 

like I said I usually agree with 99% of your posts and we have similar views and I will probably do so in the future...no harm done.

 

 

 

 

No probs mate

[OWLERTON GHOST]

37 minutes ago, steveger said:

I was in the scouts,

 

sorry, not quite what you are looking for , no ?

 

I'll get my coat and wellies

 

28 minutes ago, steveger said:

and it's rude why mate ? it was banter after today's depressing news with our beloved club...

 

I'm a huge supporter our our underappreciated and brave servicemen and women both in the past and the present, my younger brother was in the "duke of boots" , my uncle was in the KOSB's, I have attended numerous events over the years simply just to show my support and applaud these brave and loyal people.

 

I'm sorry if i have offended you though

 

Thank you for your service Steve 

Love hugs n snugs Akela xx

[DundeeOWLS]

Ex Royal Marine Commando here 17 years in still a reservist now - knew a few fellow wednesdayites in the Corps! UtO WAWAW! 

[OwlsPilgrim]

3 minutes ago, airborne_rat_of_s6 said:

Man in every port?

So the saying goes...

[daleblue]

In a tank Regiment for 15yrs,Commander, Sig op, Gunner,Driver, Drv Mechanic, Driving Instructor, Once took a 6 week course, one of the lads hit the foundations

of a bridge, cost to tank £25,000, cost of bridge repairs 130,000 DM, so we tried not to do it too often, once completely blacked out a village by taking out the electricity

supply,sparks everywhere.

Lots of stories, good times, good friends.

Only ever saw Wednesday when on leave as majority of time spent in Germany, Paderborn was the best place I was posted spent 6 years there, whilst there played at

Hamburg SV stadium against Hamburg BP who were their sponsors at the time in a pre-match to the main event Hamburg V Southampton, in a pre-season friendly which the clubs had agreed to on the sale of Kevin Keegan, met him and Lawrie McMenenemy, and the rest of the team. Good times.

Edited March 1, 2018 by daleblue

[theowlsman]

Taking a serious moment here, thank you to all who serve us well in the Armed Services.

 

Much appreciated.

[OwlsPilgrim]

3 minutes ago, lukestheman82 said:

Born in Carlisle but raised in the Royal Navy ?

Not me... actually a decent advert for us

[Costello 77]

36 minutes ago, theowlsman said:

Lads, don’t go passing on your passwords for the Armed Forces Network. Don’t fall for it.

Cheers for that one mate...all the games in hd with commentary...owe you a pint or two..

 

FFS.

[Past Member]

2 minutes ago, theowlsman said:

 

It is.

 

I’ve also seen Dad’s Army.

 

Practically a war hero.

[Greengrass]

2 minutes ago, theowlsman said:

Taking a serious moment here, thank you to all who serve us well in the Armed Services.

 

Much appreciated.

 

Well said

[airborne_rat_of_s6]

3 minutes ago, daleblue said:

In a tank Regiment for 15yrs,Commander, Sig op, Gunner,Driver, Drv Mechanic, Driving Instructor, Once took a 6 week course, one of the lads hit the foundations

of a bridge, cost to tank £25,000, cost of bridge repairs 130,000 DM, so we tried not to do it too often, once completely blacked out a village by taking out the electricity

supply,sparks everywhere.

Lots of stories, good times, good friends.

Only ever saw Wednesday when on leave as majority of time spent in Germany, Paderborn was the best place I was posted spent 6 years there, whilst there played at

Hamburg SV stadium against Hamburg BP who were their sponsors at the time in a pre-match to the main event Hamburg V Southampton, in a pre-season friendly which the clubs had agreed to on the sale of Kevin Keegan, met him and Lawrie McMenenemy, and the rest of the team. Good times.

Centurion or Sherman?