Send us a textAfter decades of service, medals, and mayhem, the time finally came to swap uniforms for lifejackets. In this episode of The Parallel Four, join Stephen, Johan, Vinka, and Marlin as they celebrate their final months in service with all the pomp, laughter, and camaraderie that defined their careers—from the Mess’s legendary Burns Night Supper to the grand farewell dinners that closed a remarkable chapter of military life.Expect whisky, tartan, haggis, heartfelt toasts, and a few hangovers worthy of regimental legend. Then sail with them into the next adventure—retirement on the high seas aboard their brand-new Hallberg-Rassy 43 Salamanca.This video blends humour, heart, and history—real stories of service, friendship, and transition from the battlefield to the ocean. Perfect for fans of true military tales, Cold War Germany, PsyOps operations, regimental traditions, rugby camaraderie, and the quiet pride of veterans who never really hang up the uniform.Keywords: Military life stories, British Army veterans, Cold War Germany, Royal Anglian Regiment, SAS, Royal Marines, Army Sailing Association, Burns Night Mess Dinner, sailing retirement, Hallberg-Rassy 43, real military history, veterans’ adventures, regimental camaraderie, life after service, military storytelling, The Parallel Four.Support the show