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True, but the level of scrutiny is (in theory) much higher on serving personnel. Somebody who released over 20 years ago? We have no way of checking on their background. If they want to use the Trusted Traveler line, get a NEXUS card. If they want 15% off at MEC, use a VSC or CF1 card.

The VSC (NDI 75) is not official government ID - it does not meet Treasury Board Secretariat guidelines. CBSA no longer recognizes it for use in the Trusted Traveler Line - nor should they. The NEXUS card involves a background check, and the NDI 20 implies you have an Enhanced Reliability...

Replacement is coming - an app for smartphones will allow Cl A troops to sign in electronically (and supervisors verify electronically). I don't have much of any details, but it is coming.

So, open source media indicates that ~69 ostriches had already died of avian influenza on this farm (I'm guessing some sort of A(H5N1) clade variant is involved). This is a highly contagious virus. That is bad enough on its own merits, especially if you're a bird. However, A(H5N1) can jump to...

Vlad has essentially painted himself into a corner. Prior to this war, there have been numerous rumblings of him 'diverting' billions of dollars into his own hands. Now, he has spent considerable blood and treasure to achieve almost nothing. Russia has impaled itself and gutted their military...

Freaking animals!

I didn't know they worked in Clothing Stores???

I still love Tamiya kits - decent quality, decent price, well designed.

My concern, was that it was almost too perfect. It said everything everyone with an axe to grind against the system would want to hear. Let's say that I'm skeptical at the moment (as I currently am on many issues until sufficient proof is provided).

I would also add that jumping up through the ranks quickly might be good for your bank account, but is bad for your subordinates. Their ability to succeed in their role depends in large upon your ability as a leader to set all the right conditions. In some cases, their lives may depend upon your...

Does the crew paint a gull on the side of the aircraft for a confirmed kill?

I would think that the number of planets with life is actually quite large. With intelligent life, less so, but probably still significant. One of my favourite sci-fi authors, Ian Douglas (yes, I know it's cheesy writing, but still fun), actually does his research with physicists and...

The impact goes beyond a cluster of idiots in this one unit that are about to feel the wrath of the system. When I send my troops to support other units, I have always wondered about how well they will be treated. Now, do I need to be concerned about which troops cover this unit in the future...

I have to believe that there are advanced civilizations out there. The Drake Equation (admittedly flawed now, especially as discovery of the variability in the universe and the number of known systems with exo-planets rises) predicted large numbers of potential sentient species (well >1000) in...

A few of the pictures show members exposing themselves while in uniform, and in an armoury or training area, so most likely the CSD could apply to these posts.