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  1. vonGarvin

    Jimmy Carter, 39th President of The United States, Passes Away at 100

    Widely considered below-average as far as Presidents of the USA go, he did have some notable achievements, including the Camp David Accords (Peace treaty between Egypt and Israel) and the SALT II treaty with the USSR. He led global opposition to the USSR's invasion of Afghanistan, but his...
  2. vonGarvin

    Arrests at anti-Israel/Anti-NATO protest in Montreal

    Given the precedent-setting smack down on bouncy castles, I expect CF 188s over Montreal anytime now...
  3. vonGarvin

    Navy to replace official Heart of Oak march with ‘more inclusive’ music

    I was going to mention that. "Just as your knows how to carry a cross, it also knows how to carry the cross." Which is appropriate for a song about the Roman Catholic feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron saint of Quebec.
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    Navy to replace official Heart of Oak march with ‘more inclusive’ music

    As does our Royal Anthem. And the preamble to the Charter.
  5. vonGarvin

    What are you listening to/fav type of music

    Sounds wonderful on vinyl.
  6. vonGarvin

    US Presidential Election 2024 - Trump vs Harris - Vote Hard with a Vengence

    No. Apparently one can be pardoned before conviction.
  7. vonGarvin

    US Presidential Election 2024 - Trump vs Harris - Vote Hard with a Vengence

    Correct. State charges, cannot pardon himself. Apologies.
  8. vonGarvin

    US Presidential Election 2024 - Trump vs Harris - Vote Hard with a Vengence

    Convicted due to politics. He'll pardon himself.
  9. vonGarvin

    Annual Naming of Silver Cross Mother (merged)

    Ryan was in my platoon when I was a rifle platoon commander in 2 RCR. Solid soldier and he made quite an impression on me: he was quite the professional. Always chatted with him when I saw him out and about in Oromocto. His dad passed a while back, too, if I recall. May they rest in peace...
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    Will I get on drivers wheel course?

    Ask your WO if you're on the course. As for how they pick who goes on course? No idea..
  11. vonGarvin

    Military building named after N.S. brothers who served in all-Black battalion

    5th Canadian Division Support Group (CDSG) Detachment Aldershot's front gate building naming ceremony held 10 October 2024. Article from the CBC.
  12. vonGarvin

    VAC wait times

    Thanks.
  13. vonGarvin

    VAC wait times

    Hi all Long time lurker, first time poster (in this thread) I submitted a claim, which was denied. There was some info on how to dispute their finding, but I've not dealt with VAC. Ever. From the peanut gallery (and without any detail on what was claimed: suffice it to say that I dispute their...
  14. vonGarvin

    The War in Ukraine

    The good news is that you'd likely not die of burning; typically the deceased die of asphyxiation. Feel better?
  15. vonGarvin

    Freedom Convoy protests [Split from All things 2019-nCoV]

    Edited out by user request
  16. vonGarvin

    USAF officer crowned Miss America

    You're right; it has the word "Miss" in it. Can't have gendered speech now, can we?
  17. vonGarvin

    Updated Army Service Dress project

    "You want a medal or a chest to pin it on?" LOL How often have I heard that? :D
  18. vonGarvin

    Updated Army Service Dress project

    Thanks for the update. :)
  19. vonGarvin

    Updated Army Service Dress project

    Me (centre) getting my 2nd clasp to my CD presented to me at the Embassy of Canada to the USA back in 2017. Left to Right: Then-Ambassador of Canada to the US David McNaughton Me RAdm Truelove, then-CDA to the USA
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