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Avor, I can only imagine your frustration, it has to be difficult not being able to fulfill your dream.  Wearing the uniform is only a part of being a soldier. How you act when not in uniform is being a soldier as well.  You can still help others, even without the uniform. Depending on your...

When I knew I would be off base in a DND vehicle, I would always leave my civvy driver's licence in my locker. I was only pulled over once (rolling stop), produced 404's,ID. He asked for my civvy licence, told the officer that I never carry my civvy licence when operating a DND vehicle. He...

Although this is to do with only two of the three subjects( speed and 404's ). Thought it was worth mentioning. Sometime in the early 70's in Germany, a M109 from A Bty 1 RCHA was caught speeding by the German Police. Just picture a VW Bug with blue lights flashing chasing down a M109 for...

From the comments I read about the Agent Orange payment, the $20,000 was paid to soldiers and civilians who were in Gagetown during the testing of AO by the Americans in 66/67. It is claimed that DND had been spraying the same chemicals plus other chemicals that are far worst than AO from 1956...

If you require a cure for your shyness in the shower. Try have to shower with members of the Jamaican Defence Force. :warstory: While on Jungle Warfare Training, members of the JDF where in on the training. So showering together was the norm. As a side note, we had no hot water so we were...

It's to bad that age is the deciding factor when soldiering is concerned. I know its required to maintain certain standards within the military but from conversations with former soldiers, both men and women, almost all would resign up or would have stayed in longer(forever). Civilians have...

Geo, 54, just a young pup yet. ;)

You refine herion for a living but you have a moral objection to beer. You own a $300 machine gun and a $5000 rocket launcher but can't afford shoes. You have more wives than teeth. You think vests come in two styles: bulletproof and suicide. You can't think of anyone you HAVEN'T declared...

Hales, from the province that will celebrate the New Year a 1/2 hour before the rest of Canada.( Newfoundland) Have a Happy New Year. Cheers

Switch a meal break for a catnap. you will be surprised what a 15 min. catnap will do.  :warstory: If your eye lids feel heavy, get in a uncomfortable position, if you are in a static location. When you can not endure the uncomfortable position any longer change to a more comfortable one. You...

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect others. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for those in need. My condolences to family and friends. :cdn:

If the coalition succeeds in its attempt to try and gain control of government through a vote of non confidence. I hope the GG will call for an election, instead of handing over power to three clowns.

Expo 67- I was CO of a regiment of cadets from Atlantic Provinces that went to Expo 67 in Montreal. The Regimental Band was from Nfld. and we stayed at Farnam, Quebec. We were given unlimited access to all the sites within Expo 67. That was my last year and best year with cadets. Reserves and...

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect others. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they preform for those in need. My condolences to the families of these brave soldiers. :cdn:

Vehicle Insurance for military personnel. Presently, the vehicle insurance company my family is with and this goes for most vehicle insurance company's.  Allow you thirty(30) days out of province coverage, outside that thirty(30) days, you have to obtain vehicle insurance from the province you...

Avor, There has to be avenues within the military for you to get answer's to your concerns. The military has been rumored to make mistakes. ;) Make sure you keep a paper trail for yourself of everything you are going through. I am not sure if Pat Stogran (Veteran's Ombudsman) would be of...

I know its after the fact but insurance companies offer,  an Accident Forgiveness Policy. As the name implies, your first accident does not increase your premiums. As for your accident, I think that both insurance companies would play a role in the settlement.

Not the most welcoming news, is it. I hope all things come together for you and continue with your fight for proper benefits from DND/VA. You have to be tough at times like these. Best of luck.

Avor, How are you doing, lately? Since we share common lifestyles(military) and problems(medical), I was wondering how you are making out. If my timing is off in asking, I will understand if there is no reply. Best of luck, Guns.

The ceremony for the Freedom of the City was in the stadium parking lot. The training camp was set up in an open field where the softball park stands today, just pass the Legion.