An ex-squaddie is for life not just for xmas 
Echo Barney, military bods can bring a lot to your business, can be quicker to adapt to new situations than civilian counterparts and have a natural make do/can do attitude, rather than we haven't got the right kit, it won't work.
But they can also take some re-programming when it comes to working hours
I remember wondering why team members thought it was unreasonable to be expected to work 14 hours when dealing with a new project, when I couldn't get my head round the fact I was getting paid overtime 