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This is the purest definition of bravery, jumping from an airplane and into frigid, choppy waters in order to rescue someone you don't know.  Not for yourself, but so that others may live. Rest in peace good Sgt, you can stand easy now. My sincere condolences to his family.  I feel their pain...

This is just pure silliness on the Legion's part.  Full disclosure, I am a Legion member, but my Legion pays for my membership.  To be honest, I would have never thought about becoming a member.  I have seen these silly stories or actions by the Legion over the years and they wonder why their...

All I can say is wow.  This was a shocker, especially since he was in my trade.  I never personally worked for the man, but all of my interactions with him were very positive.  He was known as a straight talker and perhaps this rubbed someone the wrong way as it is interesting that this info...

As the thread starter, I think that it is about time for me to chime in.  For those who know me personally, they will know that I am a VERY direct person.  I say what I mean and there is no interpretation to be inferred.  Thus, re-read my original post.  NEVER did I say that I was entitled to...

Well, I emailed their "Customer Service" last night and today I got the response.  I am not sh*tting you, the Lowe's person literally repeated word for word what the flyer stated.  Here's a copy of my comments to them: I am a member of the Canadian Forces, i.e. military for those who do not...

Scanned it.  Here it is. By the way Occam, our TiCats are getting their butts kicked right now.  They're too inconsistent!!

I was in the Orleans Lowe's today and asked if they still give the military discount.  They "do", but the cashier handed me a flyer stating: Dear Lowe's Customer, We have offered a military discount at this store in the past.  Regrettably this was done in error.  For a number of reasons, this...

From ctv.ca: Ottawa Bureau Chief Robert Fife and Field Producer Philip Ling The Royal Canadian Air Force is defending a decision to fly a vacationing captain back to Canada aboard a Challenger jet after a motorcycle accident left him seriously injured in the United States. The flight, which...

Good2Golf, not sure where you are getting your info.  x2 helos will be used for flight testing.  You are correct about the timelines.  First helo to be delivered to the Sqn will be number 3, dates as per your post.

HH, there is truth to some rumours.

I was at work at a Tac Hel unit on 9/11.  I just happened to be walking into the canteen to grab some coffee and saw the coverage on the TV.  The first plane had already flown into the first tower and was on fire.  There were other people in the canteen and no one was sure at that point if it...

Cofirmed: current (emphasis on current as we all know that things can change in the CF rather quickly) manning for the new Chinook is x2 pilots, x1 FE, and x1 LM. No, I say again, no, tech crewman is currently part of the crew.

Bubbs25 and Supernova, to clarify Bubbs25's response, both the AVS and AVN Griffon (note the spelling) type courses are run at 438 Sqn in St. Hubert.  The length mentioned by Bubbs25 is about right. Supernova, at what stage are you in your tech trg, i.e. are you still at CFSATE?

I'll re-check on the manning, i.e. about the LM question. Good to know that the direct entry was quashed.  That will alleviate some of my concerns about future FEs lacking technical knowledge/experience. As for authorizations for FEs, it used to be this way, but is not anymore (trust me, I was...

Current standard crewing is x2 pilots, one FE, and one LM. Also, be careful about FEs having the technical background that they used to.  Although I am somewhat sure that no FEs have come in straight from the street yet, there is no more requirement for them to come from one of the tech trades...

205 will not be used for any more flying, i.e. ops.  The parts of it that are remaining will be used for training aids.  It is policy that once an a/c is in a crash and it is non-repairable, no parts that were on the a/c can be used for operational needs.  The exception is that if a part is...

I always mix that one up.  I've edited my post to say "Superintendent".

To amplify Trunk Monkey (love that name!), Trunk Monkey is correct in saying that some fleets differentiate between AVN techs, such as fighters.  My experience is mainly in the Tactical Helicopter world.  Smaller fleets, like the Griffon, do not differentiate the AVN trade.  You're AVN, AVS...

Having done SLT for 8 months back in 2000 right out of the Officer's Basic Course (whatever it was called back then), I appreciate the issue of being separated from your family.  I'm a DEO and was already married for four years at that point.  There was no distinction between married or...

As per the remar/TO&E, there is supposed to be an RMS clerk in AMCRO, but 400 hasn't had one in there for a while.  Fred, being an AERE and former SAMEO of a unit, the other posts here are accurate.  It very much depends on the role and type of a/c.  There are so many variations of what a...