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Served 22 years in the RAF, retired when I left living off pension and investments. I enjoy hill walking, photography, computing and gardening. I keep myself busy. -
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30th Nov 2014LR1ten commented on:
Should the maximum age to join the Reserves be above or below 50?Hi MrFred, I knew my statement to bring back NS would provoke interesting conversation. I appreciate, that it would not suit everyone, but a variation on the original concept, could be accommodated, ie, those that left full time education and aged between 18 and 35, and not going into a job, might benefit by a stint in the armed forces, however, those that went into employment, might be exempted. It is just my view, and I honestly doubt if the government would bring it back. We all hear, through the media, that many leaving full time education are unable to find a job.ViewDate:
30th Nov 2014LR1ten commented on:
Should the maximum age to join the Reserves be above or below 50?Fair comment, but you omit to say what your son was doing from age 18 to 28 or after finishing full time education?ViewDate:
29th Nov 2014LR1ten commented on:
Should the maximum age to join the Reserves be above or below 50?The government should stop mucking about, and bring back NATIONAL SERVICE, (NS). From leaving full time education, and from the age of 18 to 35, all residents of the UK should do at least 2 years service. It would reduce the "dole queues", may bring pack a "sense of pride" and respect in individuals, and respect of others, people and property, that is greatly lacking in todays society. I served, voluntarily, 22 years in the Royal Air Force. An NS person could remain within the UK and allow regular volunteer personnel to go overseas, ie, conflict zones, though an NS person, volunteering, may be allowed to go to a conflict zone, also. -
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