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many people on that list beat out Terry Fox.  He's a great guy, but not in the top ten.  No one in the sports fields should be in the top ten either.  For me you have do something historical, something that changed the course of Canada and made it a better.

"think Caesar is on to something here, although it may be a transitional thing only. If you consider the public reaction in Canada to the death of a female police constable as opposed to that of a male constable, or a female firefighter as opposed to a male counterpart, I think you will find a...

I'm putting this question here as its more of an historical question. How did the 25 pounder do when compared with the US 105.  I know the as Nato standardized, as plan to replace British kit with American... but it the better choice?  Would staying with the 25pounder given Canadian  Artillery...

"Well it's a good laugh anyhow. Imagine having an instructor running your courses who was a satanist." A satanist is not a sadist... there's a difference.  So I doubt a course run by a satanist is any different than a course run by a christian or what ever religion.  But a satist.... well that...

Its about time, the US Army lifted this ban. "Does anyone think the US public can handle women coming home in body bags?" No one sees teh sees the bodies coming home anymore.  Those imagines are banned, by the US military to begin with.  So I don't there would be an outrage.  The stuff about...

"In contrast, the American armed forces have personnel in Washington whose job is to keep senators and congressmen informed ... (i.e. to prevent ignorance)." Too bad that's not going to happen here.  I can't really see any Liberal gov't actually taking advice from the military on military matters. 

"True, it'll be hard selling it to the public, too. I know many were outraged over the Somalia scandal, but, IMHO, more were pissed at the hazing videos and the stories of their behavior at Pet. How the elitist culture rules over them. Public perception of the new Regiment, whatever they call...

The site seems to be down... is there another way into site that you know of?

Hey maybe this could be in a another thread, but I was hoping that some of older members of the forums who were in when the the CF had the FNC1/2  could maybe give more a detail posting how things were set up?  How the section tactics work, what the combat loads like.  Its so hard to find...

That is, without question, one of the most idiotic things that I have ever read. Aren't journalists supposed to be absolutely, neutral and objective purveyors of world events? If that is the case, then they should accept no paycheque - lest it may cloud their objectivity. They should, as their...

Just a few thoughts on the Poland Invassion and the progaganda that surrounds it. 1) Poland held on for twice as long as had been expected and had done more damage to the Germans than the combined British and French forces were to do in 1940. The Germans lost 50,000 men, 697 planes and 993...

"If i have to go to UNI, im not sure how the heck i will pay for it. I am considering joining the CF and doing the officer training plan to pay for school. Then maby after 5 years i could transfer to the british army. The TA officer from naniamo pays for his UNI through bank loans." Why should...

"  If the electorate would force the federal government to concentrate on matters of state and quit interfering in the matters of lower jurisdictions I would be happier. Not to change the topic too much... but where is this inferferring and just what is Federal jurisdiction to you? 

Well from what I've heard the CF's for have a regional quota system set up.  30 or 40% are set a side for the mari-time provinces, so if that's true then there is discrimination.  Might be great if live out east, but if come Ontario or Alberta where they lower quotas it just adds to your wait...

There a huge difference between the CF and British army let alone the the Royal Marines who are part of the Navy.  One question you might like to ask is do you like water and being on a ship.  Because if your a marine then is a good chance of it.  maybe you should think about just joining the...

I haven't been in the army long enough to really talk about this subject in great detail.  But I do know that more and more of our culture is geared to going to university or collage and also applied to NCM's as well. Having gained this experience in school either before they join or during is...

"That mentality, my friend, is going to get you in the headlines with PFC Jessica Lynch." headlines with Jessica Lynch, I think not.  But I'm sure your mentality does led to a lot of very skilled Techs leaving the forces, before they want too.  But hey if you want all your hi-tech kit to stop...

Hey before you combat guys get all pissie.... I didn'tsay that wasn't my soul reason for joining.  Like I said these were the reasons given in my platoon.  And yes money came in high on list, and so what if it is.  If you think people don't join the forces for a trade, and money pull your head...

"thanks ex-dragoon it helped a bit but the question of the CF's role in combat still hangs over my head, I can't understand why is it that the U.S military usually is the one fighting while our army is stuck with peacekeeping, and now with things happening in the world the way it is, we have a...

"However discussing Canada's lack of national pride will surely lead us down the path to discussing immigration policies that this country has adopted and even I won't kick the lid off of that can of worms" The lack of pride really has nothing to do with current immigraqtion policies.  It has...