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Sort of... A raincoat while good does not do well in the colder climates.  The discussion was something more like the gortex jacket or parka but not as bulky, almost an inbetween solution. They are members of the CAF and as such use CA ranks.  I have heard nothing about changing this to a...

That link, the story and the ridiculous rantings of a leftist nut is the dumbest thing I've seen today.

D*mn it!  We don't need new sweatshirts, the red hoodie works just fine.  What we do need is a Ranger coat which was promised years ago.  This is crap.

Attawapiskat is in an even better position having the De Beers mine so close.  Many in the community already work there in fact, but if you read in the news picketing has been going on recently against the mine because the band wants more money.  It's a gong show to say the least.

I've never really thought of the Swiss as having a conscript army, but more a true citizen militia that you have to serve in.

Sent an email to the PIL team today, was very pleasantly surprised to get a phone call from Heather (the team leader).  She said that they are now working on files received on the 27th of Feb 2013, so for those of you that have emails stating when your file was sent to Ottawa, keep in mind it...

Oh how I wish it were that easy. I have not received an update since 23 July 13 where I was informed the SOR was signed, but the expectation is to begin the trials in the Spring of 2014. Keep in mind though that the NCRR is not going to be used exclusively by the Rangers, but will be used by...

True for us too where anytime one of my LAV's went into the shop for work the driver (+ another driver usually) would go with the vehicle to do the bulk of the work with assistance and direction from the veh tech's.  Allowed the driver to learn and know more about their vehicle, and improve turn...

Interesting that they are looking for this as I thought the pintle mount was already being replaced by the plats (sp?) mount, at least we had the plats mount on all of our LAV's overseas and they worked great. I'm inclined to agree with us getting more LAV's vice another platform in an age of...

Awesome story! I'm sure that not only were the Iranian pilots changing flight suits, but perhaps thinking about a change of occupation and doing the math of going head to head with a F-22.

And talk like a pirate day is Sept 19th... what be your point ya stinky dirt lovin' bilge rat? Dunna yee be tryin' to bring arrrr spirits down wit yer land lovin', sea hatin' talk.

Fish Breath Jacques back again, sendin' out a hearty "ahoy!" in honour of the upcoming festivities.  HOIST THE MAIN SAIL, and grab me some rum while ye be at it, or you'll walk the plank ya dirty land lubber! Me hopes Jim is done swabbin' da' poop deck, or he be keel hauled.... yarrrgh!

The salvage operation is underway. "Costa Crociere SpA, the Italian unit of Miami-based Carnival Corp., is picking up the tab for the parbuckling and its intricate preparation. The company puts the costs so far at 600 million euros (US$800 million), though much of that will be passed onto its...

Good question, not positive but I doubt they went out without a tail gunner so they probably grabbed someone from another crew.  I would ask my Grandfather, but sadly he passed away in '88.  Would be awesome if he was still around to receive this award.

Reading on the Moskva, she sure is a beast.

+1 to that!  BZ for the recipients! My Grandfather was a tail gunner in the bombers during WWII.  I tell you I am lucky to exist today as there were many occasions where he should not have made it back.  Little thread de-rail here, but there was one story in particular where he should have...

Agreed, however the timeframe is already unacceptable at 5 years past its due date.  Some times a clear message needs to be sent and we need to move on.

I wonder if I can book my next dental cleaning with her. Good on her!

Very true.  The significant increase and availability of Class B positions over a period of time also meant that PRes individuals became used to the idea that Class B could be a long term career plan.  This causes significant quality of life concerns when after 6 years in a position and...

I agree with you to a point.  When you're talking about someone that has sat in a non-unit position for an extended period of time in the same position, they become stagnant and their creative thinking drops.  But lets not forget that one of the reasons for this boom of PRes Class B positions...