TIGS2, Well done for buying beer for those lads and, although it would probably be wasted on them, a framed copy of Kipling's Tommy for the pub might be an idea. One other area where military personnel in uniform may be refused service is, of course, our respective messes? Makes you think doesn't it? I was refused entry to the Sgt's mess in the Falklands (mid 80's) when I finished work at about 10pm ish and fancied a quick jar before bed. How many other messes would apply a similar ruling today I wonder?