Served/Serving in the Armed Forces? FREE membership upgrade

[Bibs]

http://www.thelotusf...med-forces-day/

As a small gesture to our brave boys & girls in the Forces, from here on anyone who identifies themselves to me as a serving member of the Armed Forces gets a free upgrade to Full Forum Member and the raft of benefits that come with it

[rocket63]

Nice one

[Kimbers]

Awww. Thats a great idea boss!

[Mikes2esprit1979]

Does that include military contractors Bibs ??

I did 4 yrs Scots DG (Army)

followed by

2 yrs Gunnery school (civvy contractor)

2 yrs US Forces Germany (civvy contractor)

7yrs Middle east (civvy with US & UK forces)

and currently

4yrs Falkland Islands (civvy working with REME & RAF Techs)

6 weeks home every year to see my wife and son

Mentioned that bit so you all feel sorry for me

Mike

[Rich H]

How about veterans like me!

[Bibs]

Sorry chaps. As per the title of this thread, the offer is for 'serving members of the armed forces'.

If it were expanded, where is the line to be drawn*?

*The correct answer is not 'just the other side of me'.

[Rich H]

If we didn't ask you couldn't tell us to get stuffed

[danw2016]

I am in the US Nat. Guard can I get an upgrade?

[Bibs]

[Bibs]

With Armed Forces Day coming soon, a reminder that any Armed Forced personnel around the world get a free upgrade on TLF and full access to our discounts and benefits!

[Minnis]

I'm serving right now...filling in at the tower...but currently there are more Tesla sedans then aircraft using the runway.

[Bibs]

[Texas v8 Eclat]

Glad I came across this post. I am currently serving in the US Navy. I was deployed to Afghanistan from early 2011 to 2012. The proof is in the pudding. Here is a link to my holiday greeting. In the description, my branch of service is listed as US Army but I assure you I am Navy all the way. http://www.dvidshub.net/holiday/278477/petty-officer-3rd-class-rafaiel-alvarado#.UJ4P-6N5mK0

Im excited about the membership upgrade.

[Bibs]

:Done

[Bibs]

Just a reminder to any new members about this offer.

[iainskea]

Wing Commander (RAAF) present and correct Sir.

My son's g-suit looks slimmer than mine!

[Bibs]

Upgrade-arama!

 

So you fly the desk, what's your son flying, FA-18?

[iainskea]

Hi Bibs, thanks

He has a way to go to get on Super Hornets and don my red patches, but I'm mighty proud I went flying with him in the PC-9 Roulette. Sportscar of the skies.

[Bibs]

He's got an amazing career in front of him

[Dan.G]

Bibs, youre not offering this to veterans?

Should we not consider all sacrifices made in honour of this country, past and present? Some members of this club may not be currently serving and I appreciate you have to draw a line, but It may not be their choice they are no longer serving, such as an injury.

I will of course respect your decision if this is final, I merely raising a thought for our veterans.

Dan

[Bibs]

Veterans are included, I was being a little unthinking when I mentioned that they weren't before and for that I apologise. All service is very much appreciated and this will now be a lifetime benefit rather than annual too. 👍

[KennyN]

Well done @Bibs 👍

It restores my faith in society when something can be done to acknowledge service, past or present. 

[tim_marra]

Could also be extended to emergency services workers too, perhaps on an annual basis? Even if it mean raising the fee for us regular members?

[Chillidoggy]

What about those selfless individuals who don Hi-Viz jackets at Ryarsh Village Fete in order that the previous occupant of aforementioned jacket could run home and get a packet of chocolate Hobnobs?

If you ask me, it's bad form that such bastions of society remain unrecognised for their sacrifices.

[KennyN]

@Chillidoggy Surely you got a chocolate Hobnob for your selfless sacrifice...what more do you want? 🤣

Good try though!!!