British Army Shuts Down For Christmas

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THE British Army has been ordered to take an extended 25-day Christmas holiday or “work from home” in an attempt to cut its gas and electricity bills.

In a move that former military commanders say is unprecedented, a leaked memo from a general says all military and civilian personnel in land forces — amounting to 110,000 men and women — are to take “block leave” for 25 days from December 14 until January 7.

Full story.... (thesundaytimes.co.uk)

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Save on utility bills my arse!

safenath's picture

If this is being done to save on gas and electric then I am Bob Marley!! What other reasons could there be for removing military potential? Answers below please ;)!
Ill start... Our star brothers and sisters are coming to say hi and they have removed military threat.

Great!!

BelindaLove's picture

That's not possible! This is the British Army!! What about William and Kate??
It's about time someone took a rest from the illusion of violece.
I hope this starts a trend in military circles everywhere...