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Arlington Cemetery
Jeopardy Question: On Jeopardy the other night, the final question was “How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb
Beating The Retreat
“Beating Retreat” has it’s origins in the 16th Century when it was used as a signal to recall troops to barracks at the end
The White Ensign
The White Ensign or St George Ensign, was first used in the 16th century and were often striped in green and whiter (the Tudor
The “S 206”
The British Military writes OFR’s (Officer Fitness Reports). The form used for royal navy and marines fitness reports is the s206. The following are
Royal Navy Rank Structure
Admiral of the Fleet Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Leaps tall buildings in a single bound. Walks on water.
If this doesn’t make your Dog Salty
I remember standing on the foc’sle on a Morning watch weighing anchor with the smell of the North Wind whipping in from ahead and
The true story of the George Cross
The award of the George Cross to Malta has never been officially published in the London Gazette – the only exception since the gallantry
Old versus New
With the event on TV about the Royal Naval Initial Training programme there has been an awful lot of comments from older ex services
Missing the Royal Navy life?
Here’s how to recapture the atmosphere of the old days and simulate living onboard ship once more. Build a shelf in the top of