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From the article about the Den Helder.  “The new ship can be used worldwide and can operate under high threat, protected by frigates. In addition, she can be used in the fight against drug trafficking, controlling refugee flows and providing emergency aid.”  What makes the JSS different?  I...

Subs are the best platform.  Cutting the sub fleet would be a bad idea.

Didn’t the government influence RCMP and their pursuit of two white guys last summer? Or did the military just show up?  Surely there were a few high level conversations that happened behind closed doors.

I don’t think we are cheap.  We continually over spend on projects for the sake of “jobs”. If we were cheap we’d be buying ships made in Korea.

This only makes sense to get missiles up and on their way Crew rescue?  I can’t see it.  How can the boat be in such bad shape that I need to leave, but at the same time it’s still in good enough condition to launch this projectile to blow the ice.  What happens when I get to the roof?  I’ll...

All good advice! Just think where we’d be if people didn’t conquer their fears and step into the unknown. My suggestion would be (in addition to everything mentioned already) to volunteer.  Find something that you would enjoy doing and offer your assistance.  Walking dogs from the shelter? ...

I missed it, it’s the first thing I checked when I left work.  It was already made private. Good for this kid though, I certainly hope nothing comes from it.  Perhaps the RCN will revisit how they handled this and change things (doubtful). There are so many different avenues they could have...

A charge for one like? frig man, as I blow through my Facebook feed there are countless times where I have inadvertently liked something. I scroll up/down with my left index finger.  It is always in the same area as the “like” button. I think it’d be an easy fight. Inadvertently liked?  Was...

Charged for liking a Facebook post?  That is a complete myth. Find me one member who was successfully charged for liking a post.  Liking, not sharing or posting crap, the physical act of the "thumbs up". I'll be sure to save the video so I can keep it alive if it is taken down for whatever reason.

Usually a LCdr.

My initial thought after seeing the videos was that the crash did look survivable as the crash appeared to be controlled. The last report I read was that there was only 2 onboard. The main cabin door was still closed, however the starboard emergency egress door was missing (probably melted out).

Funny.  I was told the same thing by someone when we were updating our lesson plans. The idea is that anyone from any trade should be able to pick up a lesson and deliver it. My thoughts are why not cut out the middleman and give all the information to the students. They can read it...

I was posted to Esquimalt from 99 to 2007. I lived in Duncan (loved it) from 2002 - 2007.  My morning commute was 40mins, but it was getting worse before I left for Comox.  I don't know where your new location is, but Pat Bay is only 31km from Esquimalt and if I'm not mistaken that is the...

I still feel they are misusing the GCS/GSM-EXP by issuing it for Op Impact. "This ribbon was created to provide a flexible form of recognition for those missions conducted in the presence of an armed enemy which size or scope does not justify the creation of a separate ribbon" What defines...

One of my little fellas has a mild peanut allergy.  His head won't explode if he breathes in peanut dust.  However he will look like someone gave him a beating of a lifetime if he eats a peanut. 6-8 hours after consuming a granola bar with peanuts (this was before we knew about his allergy) his...

They get 1.  He isn't looking for two medals.  It is the recognition that's all.  Everyone in Kuwait can get the GSM-EXP.  To qualify for the GCS-EXP aircrew needed 30 sorties over Iraq (and later Syria).  The CF-18 folks (and AAR) needed at least two rotations to get their 30 flights. He would...

Yes, we get to keep it and it's legal (*I don't think it is fair). I do recall from my Navy days that I did indeed lose my environmental allowance while collecting FSP/HA/RA. The reference is - CBI 10.3.08(1) (Allowances for designated positions) A member who is entitled to an allowance under...

Yes we did.

Are you implying our Hornet drivers were under no threat on Impact?  ISIS had and utilized AA.  Was it effective? Not really, however the threat was there, ask Jordan. I keep mentioning it, but for the GCS-Allied Force aircrews only needed 5 sorties.

Trump didn’t shoot down that plane.