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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old

Which brings me to perception. Some of you may remember Commander General Conway's speech before we left Kuwait, he mentioned those who don't support us. To quote him he said: ‘Piss on them'.

- Lieutenant Colonel Piers Hankinson, commander of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment

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Military Word Of The Day

COP

Combat outpost

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Today in Military History

June 7

1855:

Bombardier T. Wilkinson, Royal Marine Artillery, awarded the Victoria Cross, Sebastopol

1872:

Governor General's Foot Guards: Civitas et Princeps Cura Nostra (Our country and ruler are our concern)

1917:

MESSINES, 1917, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 14 June 17): 19 mines exploded, 9 miles of front stormed, 6400 prisoners taken

1944:

Capture of Port-en- Bessin, (47 Royal Marine Commando)

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