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   original idea this past spring to be part of an effort known as the   
   Great Tommy Sleepout. The organising group, The Royal British Legion   
   Industries, assists homeless British military veterans by raising   
   awareness and providing funds for them. In a first-time effort   
   incorporating amateur radio, George has introduced the power of HF into   
   the mix. Logging ragchew after ragchew, he has been hearing stories of   
   veterans everywhere whose suffering is their shared battleground.   
      
   George told Newsline in a phone call that this is what he has learned   
   in those QSOs: [quote] "You join up, you are taught to fight, you are   
   taught to serve your country. But no one teaches you how to be a   
   civilian again." [endquote] So although this initiative originated as   
   an event with the name "Tommy" - the first World War nickname given to   
   British soldiers - George now calls CQ for every country's suffering   
   veterans. He will continue to do so on SSB until midnight UTC on the   
   18th of November   --  a forces veteran who continues his devoted   
   service.   
      
   This is Jeremy Boot G4NJH.   
      
   (GEORGE CRAWFORD, MM0JNL; QRZ.COM)   
      
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