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Lockheed Martin awarded $18M for F-35 support for Australia, UK, Canada Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Lockheed Martin has received an $18 million contract modification for maintenance and operation of the support center that tests the F-35 aircraft for three partner nations. The deal will fund maintenance...

No sarcasm here. I wasn't aware of the numbers, thanks for the info. We are very pleased with our new toilets and much appreciate the advice from the plumbers.

We had the same problem as President Trump. Too many flushes to clear the toilet. The plumbers that service our apartment building recommended ...

If I remember correctly.... In the Cosmo we sat on a couch pushed against the wall/fuselage. Had seat belt on but still leaned sideways on landing.  ;)

Bombardier Global Express: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8z2kC7TRHc I can't judge if it would meet whatever the defined need is but I am impressed. I have always wondered why the PM or other VIPs need to take a large passenger aircraft to go to such events. Does anyone want to enlighten me?

Many years ago as an LAC, I got a ride on a Yukon to London England. At that time you had to dress in civies, with a tie and sport coat or better. Forget the details but we were served breakfast on tables with real cutlery and linen. Remember the passenger sitting across from me asked where I...

Things of beauty: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Boeing_CC-137_(707-347C),_Canada_-_Air_Force_AN1064459.jpg Or the Yukon: http://silverhawkauthor.com/canadian-warplanes-5-the-post-war-piston-era-canadair-cc106-yukon_870.html

Two members of the public have died in a stabbing attack at London Bridge, in which police shot dead the suspect. A further three were injured in the attack - declared a terrorist incident - and are being treated in hospital. The suspect, who died at the scene, was wearing what is believed to...

The President is getting concerned about his poll numbers.  Hence, exoneration of Gallagher, quick trip to Afghanistan ! Gotta keep that base happy. :not-again:

I know of a situation similar to this one. I later found out that the Snr. NCO's in the chain of command said that the parties involved should have just "worked it out." The victim of the bullying was pushed to the point of phycological illness due to the stress. How could similar situations be...

"Navy Is Said to Proceed With Disciplinary Plans Against Edward Gallagher Top military officials threatened to resign or be fired if their plans to remove Chief Gallagher from the SEALs were halted by President Trump, administration officials said." The Navy is proceeding with the disciplinary...

OGBD the answer is the common sense one you provided "Personally, I think it proper that Canada should have an official residence for its PM that is both functional and appropriate to our G7 status." Harper chose to get political and live there in spite of its condition. Let's hope some of your...

Did a quick check of Karen McCrimmon's bio and she would seem to be a very credible candidate for MND. Or is my "Sic itur ad astra" showing.  ;)

This Remembrance Day, let’s remember that veterans don’t all look the same – lest we erase the diversity of experiences in our forces. Kelly S. Thompson is a former captain in the Canadian Armed Forces and the North Bay, Ont.-based author of Girls Need Not Apply: Field Notes From the Forces. A...

The first thing I thought of was this: Urgent' renovations needed on 24 Sussex, but Harper won't move out Stephen Harper is at odds with the Crown corporation that manages the prime minister’s official residence, saying there are no plans to renovate 24 Sussex Drive even as the National Capital...

Air-traffic control changes in U.S., Europe may force Ottawa to buy new executive jets CTV National News: The state of Canada's VIP jets Two of the four planes used for VIP travel will soon face restrictions on where they can fly. Glen McGregor has the exclusive details OTTAWA -- The federal...

So my first impression wasn't far off. "Officials cringed as Trump spilled sensitive details of al-Baghdadi raid" Some details the president has revealed are inaccurate, others are classified. Officials say they worry what to put in briefings for a man with no filter...

So it wasn't just me ! You knew going in that he probably couldn't resist grandstanding and blow a few secrets.  And his big congrats to the Russians for their help. :(

CBC just called it a Liberal minority.

"I earned my spurs on the battlefield; Donald Trump earned his spurs in a letter from a doctor," Mattis said. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/defense-secretary-gen-james-mattis-roasts-donald-trump/story?id=66358021&cid=social_twitter_abcn Watch the video clip this quote is from. The General...