Recent content by AKa

It is better than the dickie that we were wearing when I enrolled before the environmental uniforms. But back then, I was happy to transition to a tie. I was so tired of the guys whining that the women had it so easy because we didn't have to tie a tie. I tied a fresh knot every damn day...

Have you made any connections with the Earthship community? It may be beyond what you're doing but my friends who are in that circle seem to have access to a lot of expertise.

In all fairness, you can't compare the Pope to Trump wrt to crime. There are very few public figures better at crime than Trump in this age

A bit of a neco-post but I read this and I was disappointed that this assertion was not countered. In general, the upper limits of strength are higher for men. There are however, many men who simply are not strong. Even many in uniform. I learned in unit PT (Physical Training) that not all...

I remember combat crud. Challenging in the long skirt

I'll say up front that my experience is dated but I can weigh in on #4. Military college is hard. In addition to your standard academics, there's required fitness classes, language training (if you are not bilingual in the official languages), and military training. None of this is optional...

PowerPoint that was shared across our org. We were advised to be aware of the proposed changes with the official rollout date TBC. "Certain elements are finalized, while others, such as the controversial forge cap remain under consideration."

I'm very curious to see how the Sam Browne belt is going to look on the members with no discernable waist. :unsure:

This little tidbit has the office humming.... https://www.cpac.ca/scrums/episode/federal-ministers-comment-after-cabinet-meeting?id=55a3cf87-c803-4b6b-ade3-9fbc98105d3b

But now would be a great time to start addressing our failing infrastructure. That's one area where we desperately need to invest and can actually spend in relatively short order.

I would argue that discussing / making jokes about something low-stakes is better for mental health. All I can do to influence the big issues is express myself to my elected representatives, vote according to my beliefs, and support the causes in which I believe. I have mingled sympathy...

A lot of folks will not make any significant effort to achieve more than the minimum until it has career implications, positive or negative.

The new policy comes into effect on 1 Apr. For you Regular Force pers, it will come into play next FY. I'm assuming that as a Reservist, I'll get another 0.5 days per month remaining on this contract after 1 Apr. New policy is available on the DWAN. Canadian Forces Leave Policy Manual...

Just curious. Does anyone know why we have that double zipper in combat pants? Is the purpose something I wouldn't discern because I'm a woman? It makes no sense to me. It's also annoying. Once again, I have been treated to extra ventilation because I absent-mindedly pulled up the wrong...

Yesterday I asked one of the civilians in my section which ceremony he had attended. He looked at me like I was crazy. None, of course. Remembrance Day should not be a holiday.