Recent content by lou-reed

48th...It is clear to me that regardless of whatever anyone in this forum says that is contrary to your opinions - and probably the opinion of anyone who is receiving a VAC benefit - will be wrong and chastized for opining so.  Nowhere in my posts did I advocate stripping anyone of a VAC...

I agree that perhaps the subject could have been better titled.  However, I think that 48th confused the spirit of riggermade 's original post.  To 48th, I was referring to the Deployment side of this issue.  I do not think that any decent person would suggest taking away compensation...

hey 48th, I never said or alluded to claiming anyone was weak or scamming the system - You said that so do not put words or thoughts into my prose.  Guess what,  I too have been damaged by my service.  Thus, why I released before it got worse.    I also did not say the injured did not deserve...

I am going to add my opinion probably to the dismay of the majority on this forum but I have to agree with riggermade. Not on how he presented his opinion or his somewhat draconian thought process, and definitely not going back to the old way but I do think that serving members on VAC pension...

Anyone know if there is a Canforgen that covers procedures for retired members to apply for the backpay.  I am not sure the mechanics of the points system but I retired  in Jan 2008 after 20 years having about 12 years in operational units as listed in the Canforgen link including 2RCR, 1 SVC...

I did hear on the news the other day, either CTV or CBC, that there was a group selling calendars in memory of the fallen.  However, this is the first time I saw the website.  I cannot vouch for the authenity of the website or its motives There is a phone number written on the membership...

Gun runner, I will respectfully disagree with you.  I am a recent retiree with 20 years pensionable service.  I have no complaints with 40% of my best five (Capt 5)  Would I take more if I could?  Absolutely, but the fact is that the $1800+ I get a month is, in my opinion reasonable for 20...

I beleive that "AirOps" is a generic term that the recruiter will use for Plt and Air Nav applicants.  This will allow for the recruiter to start the process of air crew selection and medicals.  Afterall, you can apply to be pilot but if you cannot pass the air crew selection and medical you...

I have to agree with all the other posts.  After my 20 years in the CF, I found myself posted in Ontario (closer to my family) only during my last 2 years in the CF.  There are never any guarantees and situations and career manager plans can change very quickly.  You can ask for specific...

Sorry to hear that the system is letting you down.  Unfortunately, you are not the only one that this happens to.  Reality is there are a lot of factors that determine wait times and are usually beyond your control.  Have you inquired as to how long the wait time would be for another trade? ...

I just sold my house in the east side of Pembroke.  This year the real estate market has been markedly slower in Pembroke compared to recent years.  However, there is a lot on the market.  Generally, the house prices are higher in the east end as there are more newer homes.  If you are looking...

As a former NCM and a former Officer - now retired after 20 years, here are my thoughts. First, everyone makes mistakes.  Judging by your age, it would appear that you made some youthful mistakes, using very bad judgement, that came with very serious consequences.  You are now paying dearest...

I will disagree with your assessment that cellphone, internet, and vehicles are necessities.  I manage quite well without a cell phone - never had one, never will (if it is related to work my employer will supply one).  Internet, I use it at work.  Thus, I have no cellphone or internet...

I may date myself, but I find it hard to beleive that no one has listed their "boots, super stupid" as their favourite piece of issue gear.  I do not know if they are still issued but the combat overboot was the best piece of kit I ever had the privilege of having in my kit but never wearing. ...

First off, I did not tell him tell him to pick priorities...I said that he probably already knows what to do.  If you want to infer that to mean to pick priorities, that is your call.  If I did turn around and tell him something it was to seek advice from someone close.    Second, I do not...