Military socialisation

  • Inter-military camaraderie

    Why folks from different armies (often) get along. << Holiday hiatus TBC >> Hi there and Happy Thursday. Today’s post is going to be a short one because last week’s holiday in the UK was inadvertently extended due to a… Continue reading

    Inter-military camaraderie
  • Confessions of a WAG

    The woman behind the man in uniform. << Tanks for the memories The Dublin Gunpowder Explosion >> Happy Thursday everyone! The Director is on a well-earned break this week and has decided to leave the blog open for a guest… Continue reading

    Confessions of a WAG
  • My culture is not your fitness regime

    Deconstructing the idea of the “boot camp” << Easter greetings and a bit about me Indiscriminate killers? >> This week I’d like to talk about boot camps. You’re probably aware of boot camps as a foundational part of military life,… Continue reading

    My culture is not your fitness regime
  • Film fashion faux pas

    The importance of the beret in the military. << Firearm fails: Pushing the envelope of pistol performance (Part 3) Exploding cars (Part 1) >> This week I wanted to take a break from the frivolous stuff I normally write about,… Continue reading

    Film fashion faux pas