As a Retired Regimental Sgt-Major of the 14th Foot & Mouth, I missed numerous chances to serve in Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, Blackpool and Lyon. Never the less, I received several medals for leadership, Horse petting, scrounging shiny things and camouflage. As a retired serviceman I now enjoy tax evasion and posting comments on this internet site; which I might add is more depraved and disgraceful than anything I ever saw in service at home or abroad. NB. Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that the Americans are slightly over-the-top?