I served in the services through the Falklands, saw the end of the Cold War and was invited to the last beach party in the Gulf.
What is this "good lifestyle" that gets mentioned. I didn't see it.
Obviously my face didn't fit! I PVR'd early, couldn't face waiting for the 22 yrs (No promotion prospects even with exemplary record)
I now run my own business, own a large house that sits in 15 acres in Surrey. (With no mortgage....guess how much that's worth!!!)
Wouldn't be doing that if I'd stayed in would I?
Not bad for a Corporal eh?
(I await the "P*** Off, you're not aircrew!)