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Thanks to everyone for helping in the search for my bother Dave. Thankfully he was found safe and well (at least until our mother gets her hands on him). This impact of this amazing system and community should never be under estimated. A thousand thank yous will never be enough to show how grateful our family are for your help. Bless you all.
Dialling 112 or 999 from your mobile uses built in tech called Advanced Mobile Location (AML), this enables your phone to send a hidden secure text with your exact coordinates to the emergency services.
AML can pinpoint your location to a few metres if you're outside.
AML can pinpoint your location to a few metres if you're outside.
Hi I served in the RAOC for 14 years I left in 1991
Hi. I am Gary, a Royal Navy vet. Served from August 1969 until 28th February 1993.
My name is Dave. Ex Army (REME).
Been out since 2016. Did 25 years. Live in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
Been out since 2016. Did 25 years. Live in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
Hi….I’m ex RAF and I live in Telford. Was in for 22 years and left in 06
Hi Mick M here, live in Lincolnshire so its pretty safe to guess I'm ex RAF, left in 1984 after 17 brilliant years.
Hi I am Andy ex RE living in sunny Oldham, Manchester. Left 1995. Always open for a chat. Put the world to rights. 👍
BEACON UPDATE: FOUND SAFE
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Identifying details and the image have been removed from this live alert.Hi all Tony here, served 1970 to 1993, in the Army. Now in North Devon, retired and enjoying life.
BEACON UPDATE: FOUND SAFE
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Identifying details and the image have been removed from this live alert.Hi - not ex forces myself but many family and friends who have (and in some cases still) serve.
Hello, Bob here. Retread to civvie street from Trog/Mover.
Morning All, Mark here, living in Derbyshire. Army 2006 - 2014, Ops in Iraq and Afghan. Now work on the rail as well as volunteering with Mountain Rescue.
A special corner has been created at Liam Potts’ favourite pub so he will never be forgotten.
Lance Corporal Liam Pott, 22, was a regular at the West Tavern in Prudhoe before his tragic death.
The Coldstream Guards soldier was reported missing on August 15 following a night out with friends. His body was found in the River Tyne near Wylam Bridge three days later.
Now his dad, Paul, has asked the pub to display a Newcastle United shirt signed by Liam’s family and friends.
Lance Corporal Liam Pott, 22, was a regular at the West Tavern in Prudhoe before his tragic death.
The Coldstream Guards soldier was reported missing on August 15 following a night out with friends. His body was found in the River Tyne near Wylam Bridge three days later.
Now his dad, Paul, has asked the pub to display a Newcastle United shirt signed by Liam’s family and friends.
Hi everyone. It's on my home screen, but won't go past 1st step of setup? Just wondering if it's the Duck Duck Go browser stopping?
Hi, Cold War Warrior here… fittest alcoholics of the 80s!
Hi i’m Sophie, and a member of Mountain Rescue
Hi Every one, Ex RN, Communications branch
I can’t get this on my homescreen
Pull up a sandbag and tell us, what's your funniest memory from service? (don't get yourselves in trouble 😅).
#storytime
#storytime
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I wish to join as this is an important set up.
Having problems with the new app. Notifications are allowed but the app keeps saying it’s not
Served in the Army from 1981 to 1990 . Saw a few places on my travels and met some friends along the way . Been lucky enough to have a few still here with me .
BEACON ALERT: MISSING SERVICE PERSON
- Name
- Ryan Rudd
- Last known location
- Selby, North Yorkshire
- Police force
- North Yorkshire Police
- Police reference
- 12260037725
Ryan Rudd, 28, from Selby, is missing with serious concerns for his welfare. He was last seen the early hours of Sunday 15 February. North Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal and are actively searching for Ryan, after he failed to return home or to his barracks in Catterick Garrison when expected. Ryan was last seen at the New Inn in Selby in the early hours of Sunday 15 February after going on a night out with two friends on Valentine’s night. Since then he has been out of contact with family, friends and colleagues we are very concerned for his safety. Ryan is described as white, around 5ft 8in tall, of slim build with dark brown hair. When he was last seen he was wearing a black t-shirt, blue hooded top and black trousers. CCTV images in this post show Ryan on the night he was last seen. Anyone who may have seen him in Selby on 14/15 February or has seen him since then, or has any information that might help locate him, should contact North Yorkshire Police as a matter of urgency.
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Good afternoon from North Yorkshire.
I'm a Retired RAF MT Driver, my wife Jan is Retired a WRAC stewardess.
I'm a Retired RAF MT Driver, my wife Jan is Retired a WRAC stewardess.
REME Veteran here. Even in my dotage, I will still accept yellow handbags.
WRAF veteran here in Swindon, happy to help/listen whenever I can