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I am not an Afghanistan vet but am associated with a unit that has many. I know from personal contacts that they are looking forward to some sort of public appreciation (as am I and many other non-Afghanistan vets - I want to wave the flag and cheer for them - they have earned this) but it...

I think that over the years I've probably banked with pretty much every major Canadian bank, and some foreign (Germany, Cyprus) - driven in some cases by who was handy to where we lived when I was deployed, - sometimes not a lot of choice, other times linked to mortgage, etc. To be honest I...

This might finally get me to drive the Cabot Trail (and shame on me for not doing it already). But it sounds like a great idea and I think the symbolism is right on. If you've been to Vimy, you will understand why.

I didn't find this posted here anywhere else but thought I'd share a very interesting documentary on Patrick Stewart and his father, ex-RSM 2 Para. Interesting discussion on the effects of "shell shock" (PTSD) on family life. Some interesting historical research as well. Mods, if I've screwed...

Has there really been an alert and Warning Order issued? The heading seems to indicate this.

Happy Birthday Royals, wherever you may be serving, retired, or otherwise employed. :salute:

Following this thread has given me pause to reconsider how I look at Remembrance Day. I understand the purpose of Remembrance Day is to honour the fallen, but it appears over time this has expanded to include honouring our living veterans. Looking at what happened across Canada yesterday, to me...

I will celebrate Remembrance Day at my Father's seniors residence. Afterwards, I will take him somewhere fancy for lunch and we will wear our medals. He is 87 and just received his SSM to add to his WW2 medals. I want him to be able to show his pride in his service. He has earned it. Me too.

And Bosnia in 2001.

If the real issue Mercer is addressing is the lack of accessibility to VA services, then I totally support his rant. Several years ago I had to assist my father (a WWII vet) in dealing with VA, something he had never had to do previously. It was also my first time dealing with VA and I was left...

This would get me into the dentist's office on a more regular basis! Good for her.

And sometimes you just can't win. What's the chance of somebody getting their bar in the mail and complaining to the media that it was a cheesy way to get such important recognition? I'm sure Fantino's intentions were good and as mentioned earlier, having him make the award in person would...

And I concur with jpjohnson. I get the sense that if you don't agree with the pack, the pack chases you away. Frankly, I see lots of merit in Kilo's posts.

These things happen. I recall a bus load of "trained" Recce soldiers directing a bus to the wrong Munster in Germany. I mean, there are many to choose from, but sheesh. Time spent in Recce indeed is never wasted.

This is an excellent summary. But its important to read it all, in detail. http://ipcc-wg2.gov/SREX/images/uploads/SREX-SPMbrochure_FINAL.pdf

And the situation only becomes more complicated when you start looking at this from a geopolitical and economic perspective. Consider the desertification that is in progress in North Africa. As this starts to displace people from their traditional lands, where do they go? There are islands, in...

This is such an emotional issue I am reluctant to get involved, however perhaps this is the time to add my perspective. For the record, I am a professional emergency manager and have been for about 15 years. One of the major activities I have become involved in over the past seven or eight years...

And reminds me of my favourite Tudor House story. My wife (then girlfriend) worked at HMC Dockyard. She had the opportunity to take a day-sail on HMCS Rainbow. It submerged and she got an "honourary submariner" card. She was pleased as Punch when she showed me this, and told me the sailors told...

Ah, yes. The Fleet at the Tudor, the Battalion at the Half-Way.

I am dismayed at some of the comments in today's news from the usual moaning minnies regarding the presumed affronts to the civil rights of the accused. I guess I shouldn't be surprised but these would have been the same commentators crapping all over the police if the bombs had actually gone...