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The article does not mention that these washrooms are open to everybody on the base and anybody could be writing this stuff, including the Dutch, Americans, Canadians, civys, contractors, etc.  Plus, is there nothing better to report on?  Next we'll hear about the 5 seconds of rain that we...

It is nice to see a reporter telling the truth and not twisting the story or only covering our deaths just to get people's attention.  It is too bad that this story will most likely get lost or forgotten because the mainstream media won't sell papers or have people watch their TV shows on a...

Loachman, I was only playing with you.  However, some pilots have wanted that number of a/c before an exercise, so yes, Maint O's would be good for the Afghans to have.  But in general, my comment was just light hearted at nature.

A very good read of all his blogs.  Finally a reporter that tells both sides without a hidden agenda.  We need some more of these regional newspapers to send people so that all parts of the country get a balanced view of Afghanistan, instead of the crap that CTV and CBC puts out.  CTV = private...

Loachman, I'm hurt!!  Not!!!  I'm used to dealing with pilots, but you forgot the Maintenance Officers.  After all, someone has to keep you old pilots in line when you want 12 Griffons to do a mission the night before Frigid Lion!!!!

I am in a posiiton that deals primarily with Honours and Awards.  Therefore, I respond to comments or questiions as the rules are written.  Some people don't agree with them, but obviously the military functions on rules and regs.  Without them, how would one be able to tell who deserved what?

Trust me, that custom is not being reinstated.

There are no honours or recognition that are strictly based on rank, with the exception of the Order of Military Merit (ORMM).  There are three categories within the ORMM, those being: 1. CMM = commander military merit = flag officers only. 2. OMM = officer military merit = senior officers (Maj...

Here are the facts about HLTA: 1. You earn 3 days per month overseas in time off for HLTA; 2. The exact amount for a third location is $2646; 3. For the current roto, a 9 month tour = two HLTAs; 4. For a 9 month tour, you receive the full $2646 only if you take your third location trip on the...

I agree that there is fat to be cut, but what I meant for "cutting" was that there may be a chance that certain items already purchased or planned to be purchased, will not be bought.  Examples are the C-17's, Chinooks, the rest of the order of Leo II's.  I guess we'll just have to see if we...

This is not good news for the military.  The new DM is known to be a "cutter" and I sense the Conservatives distancing themselves from the CF for political gains.  All politicians are the same.  They never support us and stand their ground for morals, ethics, and for what they believe in.  Is...

I am a military member who volunteered to serve in Afghanistan and this charlatan, Fransico Juarez, definiteley does not speak for my family, my friends, my co-workers, nor me!  You are a coward of the true sense of the word Mr. Juarez. The edit is because I went to his website and I'm...

I feel your pain mover1.  I'm surprised that you guys still wear the log badge.  I know that you guys are aircrew, so why haven't you guys changed to the air ops badge?

Infidel-6, I can accept that.  I do agree with you that we will not agree on this issue.  I don't necessarily think that leaving the Navy was his first real option, but why would we want to shoot down a good story related to the military when we are getting so many negative ones from the press? ...

Infidel-6, are you serious?  The guy lost one of his best friends and this is what you say.  I recommend you edit your post.

What does retired Col Drapeau think when he says stuff?  Does he not remember that he once wore the uniform and stuff he says will be quoted?  Or maybe that is exactly the point, so that he can get some attention.  I'm tired of these experts offering their opinion when they need to think before...

Thank you.

To the mods/staff of Milnet.ca/Army.ca, I realize that this topic has been brought up before, but perhaps the approach taken by the other Air Force member who did bring it up was incorrect.  His point of Air Techs and AEREs not being part of the "support" trades is valid.  AEREs and Air Techs...

Yes, they will fit into a C-17.  You can fit them in a Herc (been there, done that), but must take the head off (the thing that the rotor blades attach to).  With the C-17, just remove one bolt for two blades, use blade folding kit, and tow the helo into the C-17.  Strap it down and voila, a...

I recently completed an SI for a mbr that had passed away in Canada.   A military funeral was provided for him and the sad fact is that DND, not Veterans Affairs, does not cover in complete basic things like Funeral Director's costs, etc.  There are specific items that have no limit, but there...