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Of course you could get by with a Cdn credit card, but some of the Cdn cards charge extra fees (international fees) for using them outside of Canada, whereas using a US based credit you will not incur these fees.  Other good reasons were given by the other posters.  The only way that I see to...

I know that you are joking, but I wouldn't joke about that stuff with the US border pers.  As examples, the US doesn't recognize same sex marriages or common law marriages.  Trust me, it's very different down here.

Ya, I had some chuckles over the questions that are asked, but I found the Visa application process simple.  For your spouse to work, it is a pain.  Contact the Protocol pers at the Embassy in Washington as soon as you get in country and start the process for a work authorization.  After that...

Agreed 200%.  I've never done so much paperwork in my life.  Invest in a good printer/scanner/copier.  Trust me, you'll need it.

I had absolutely no problems crossing the border with my F-150 truck and trailer.  In fact, the US border guys even let my mother-in-law stay in the truck while my wife and I went into the CBP building IOT get all the paperwork stamped (normally no one is allowed to stay in the vehicles; the...

Thanks Harrigan, still doesn't change my opinion.  As you are entitled to your opinion, so am I. Also, thanks for giving us a lesson that the people of Quebec are Canadian.  You will note that no one in this thread has stated that the people of Quebec are not Canadian.  What those disagreeing...

I'm currently posted OUTCAN to an area near the NYC area, but all of us down here use Canadian Defence Liaison Staff Washginton, CDLS(W), as our OR.  If you already have a point of contact at the Embassy in Washington (which is where CDLS(W) is), ask them as they have lots of info for you.  What...

I do not agree with putting CANADIAN flags half masted for a separatist, former Premier or not.

Ya, as an officer, I loved so much (lots of sarcasm) having to drop money on something that I "might" wear once a year.  I've never understood why it was mandatory, especially considering the cost of the mess kits.  I believe that if it is mandatory it should be claimable. I can count on my ten...

Did a quick check and couldn't find this on the site.  I'm currently not in Canada (in the States) and I have a question as I cannot remember the specifics.  My question is, what is the min distance a mbr must be away from their home on TD in order to be authorized a hotel?  TD is for one day...

Checked and couldn't find this on the site, so I'm posting it.  If it is already elsewhere on the site, may the mods please relocate it to the appropriate location? http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/air-force-commander-links-canada-s-airstrikes-to-soldier-s-death-1.2085178 Stephanie Levitz, The...

RedCapCrusader is correct. Here's some further info that you may find interesting. When wearing the forage cap, the GGFG have white bands (as RedCapCrusader said), whereas the Canadian Grenadier Guards (CGG) have red bands.  Interestingly enough, when the GGFG wear their bearskins, the feather...

Being in the RCAF and being of Tac Hel background, frankly, if the list provided here is accurate, it amazes me that 400 and 438 Sqns are not on that list.  Last time I checked my personnel (and others from both of these Sqns) participated in Afghanistan with either the Sperwer or in support of...

RCD Cpl, administrative actions are separate from charges.  Charges (or not), under the NDA or CCC or other means, do not preclude admin actions.  If the paperwork is in order, i.e. lots of written warnings, other written docs, he can grieve until his heart's content.  If properly documented...

So I have to throw my two cents in here since I did H&A in theatre, but BEFORE the time period in question below.  However, I know for a fact that during this time period they were using the procedures/SOPs that I had drafted while I was there. Nominations in theatre originated from the mbr's...

Ok, first that I heard of this.  What is "An Afghanistan Memorial Vigil"?  Have they finally decided where to put the memorial that was in the NCE/NSE compound in KAF?

Pilots can count?  Really?  Just kidding.  Normal AERE vs Pilot fun!!!

After you finish your Basic, you will be commissioned as a 2Lt since you are a DEO, just like I was.  After that, you should start your AERE Phase Training (APT).  I believe that there are currently still three phases, with APT 2 the first (yes, no such thing as APT 1), then APT 3.  The AERE...

The Q&A that came out is simply damage control.  The grown ups have obviously heard the gripes.  If they didn't, then the Q&A wouldn't have been put out.  I can foresee some of the following consequences of these decisions: -pers refusing to be posted.  Yes, I don't agree with this, but I can...