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Veterans reveal military slang they still use in civilian life, from AWOL to scran
Nearly half of veterans say military slang brings back positive memories, while a civilian survey found only 6% feel very familiar with it.
- A poll of more than 4,000 Veterans Railcard holders found veterans continue using military slang long after service, while a separate OnePoll survey of 2,000 civilians revealed 75 per cent do not believe they understand life in the forces.
- Veterans take an average of 17 months to feel comfortable in civilian life; almost half said using familiar language evokes positive memories, while 27 per cent say it reinforces a sense of camaraderie.
- While 67 per cent of civilians recognize 'AWOL' and 50 per cent know 'Blighty,' many incorrectly identified terms like 'tangofox' and 'tinstepper' as real military jargon, according to OnePoll data.
- Beyond language, 44 per cent of veterans miss the camaraderie of service, and 86 per cent believe staying connected is important for their mental health and wellbeing.
- Catherine Lyver, for railcard.co.uk, said the organization supports the veteran community through the Veterans Railcard, helping ex-service personnel save money on travel and maintain those all-important bonds.
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