Recent content by Gimli

Thanks.  That makes sense with MCPL and other promotions.  I’m still unclear as to what level of private pay I will receive.  Normally when does a new recruit move from basic to level 1?  Is it right after BMQ? My PLAR only offered recruit school bypass.  Yes I have been out for awhile, so...

I suspect these questions have been answered somewhere, but I haven’t found them yet.  I am trying to decipher the CF pay scale.  In itself, it seems simple.  However, it does leave some unanswered questions. I am re-enlisting.  It has been awhile and I don’t remember how some of this works. ...

I’m retired military.  However, I don’t have a retired ID card (less then 10 years service).  I recently found out that most airlines will let you check bags for free if you are serving or retired.  (I believe West Jet allows up to 3 bags).  All I had to do was show my CF1 card.  I just got back...

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I have been reading a bunch of stuff online about the Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) program.  It basically recognized military trades in the civilian world.  My understanding is that if a person has the correct military qualifications in a specific trade, then that can be transferred over to the...

More soldiers.  Better pay.  Good job Trump!  Wish Canada would step up as well. https://www.dailywire.com/news/34440/trump-signs-massive-defense-bill-biggest-pay-raise-hank-berrien?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=062316-news&utm_campaign=benshapiro

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I was wondering if it is common for serving members to have a veteran's licence pate?  I myself am ex army and have been out of the service for many years.  After my release, the Veteran's plate came to Alberta.  I got one when it was offered.  Not only am I proud to have served, it also has a...