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A question, and just a question for my knowledge.  Why not just issue the Canadian Rangers the C7, the same rifle issued to the Canadian Army Tom

EMail I got today, interesting video This is a great story about a WWII pilot .. 18 years old and just out of high school, who was trained to take pictures of damage done by B-17’s to targets in Germany – in a British Spitfire with extra fuel tanks where the guns were... in other words, he flew...

Maybe the intent, but how many WWII veterans who also served their country with dignity and honour have been afforded similar such posts.  My question, and a question, is what is so special about Gen Rohmer compared to all other veterans to be given such a plum posting But what do I know, I'm a...

I don't trust Wikipedia, hence making sure not just once but twice, once as a caveat, I cited it as my source if you will, of "information" But I found it interesting under the circumstances of him being named Honorary Advisor to CDS, to see a listing of other "honorary" appointments Tom

Not the first honorary position he has held From Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Rohmer He is the Honorary Deputy Commissioner of the OPP, Honorary Chief of Toronto EMS, Honorary Fire Chief of Collingwood, named First Honorary Chief Of Paramedics in Ontario, and Honorary Detective...

My first experience with firearms (FNC1,FNC2 and SMG) was when I joined the Militia If the Armed Forces is like it was when I was in (late 1970's) it's baby steps.  They teach you as if you know nothing (because most do).  And you won't just use it for shooting, but for drill too...it will be...

Well except for two years in the Army Reserves I'm looking as an outsider too Signing on the dotted line means he signed a contract.  That contract in part was his word he would, in exchange for an education serve for a prescribed period of time He also would have had to take an oath when...

Typing was a "recommended" elective for Grade 9 (for me that was 1975/76).  Hated the course.  Never got any speed going but at least I learned the layout of the keys (a big thing to this day) Remember in the classroom, teacher telling everyone "catspaws catspaws" LOL After the course, went to...

I guess the problem with making anything a National Holiday anymore is it becomes just another reason not to go to work.  Mind you as an retired federal public servant Remembrance Day was always a Stat Holiday.  But if across the board it became a National Holiday just another day to go...

First my question was more rhetorical than a suggestion.  And I added the caveat "with the proviso they are properly trained" JMO but training to use weapons in a legal Use Of Force scenario is more than learning how to aim and shoot.  It is also understanding the legal framework that...

Just playing devil's advocate here.  The politicians and media will then say is it worth the cost, both in training and in risk to soldiers' safety to man the cenotaph, put on Remembrance Day parades, have the changing of the guard on Parliament Hill etc.  All soldiers, sailors and airmen/women...

Not only that, with use of force you are to use the least amount of force needed.  Are sentries who get armed also going to get pepper spray, tasers, batons, as well as handcuffs...well you see my point (I hope) If only armed with a loaded rifle, you guarantee deadly force will be used on a...

Would carrying a loaded rifle saved Cpl Cirillo's life?  Not unless he had it at the ready, knowing he was being targeted Not to mention the dangers of firing a 5.56mm rifle in a crowded urban environment where most of the people are law abiding citizens Really if talking about soldiers using...

I just wonder, and thinking out loud here, but if the state of affairs of recruits is due to the long time it takes processing an application from start to arrival at St Jean.  Maybe many of the better applicants have found other employment during the time it takes to process their CF...

And that's newsworthy not because of who he is, but who his father is??? The media wouldn't pay any attention to any member of the Armed Forces, both in the United States and in Canada too, if they were discharged for using cocaine.  But if the father (or mother) is important, then any failings...

So I was a reservist.  Completed GMT (General Military Training) and TQ1 (Trade Qualification) Infantryman.  Two years in.  That included a couple months in W Germany with 3RCR.  Never called myself or considered myself a Veteran. Thought it would be insulting in comparison to those who's...

He believes the drill sergeant had it in for him right from the start – when he made recruits do push-ups on their knuckles on gravel. Hmmm....had it in for him because the Sgt made recruits(plural) do push ups... Just from a quick read sounds like this guy feels centred out (and special)...

Speaking only as a civilian who was in the Federal Public Service, wouldn't seeking dismissal from the Armed Forces be something protected under the Privacy Act?  Even if her CoC wishes her released wouldn't they need to protect her privacy rights too.  While a court proceeding (and I assume...

Just asking a question.  I know when I received my Corrections Exemplary Service Medal there was also a certificate issued.  Is this the same for medals issued in the Armed Forces? Reason I ask is where did she buy (I assume she bought the medal) the medals.  And if someone is selling medals...

Speaking of war movies just turned on The Blue Max(1966) starring George Peppard Recorded it about a week or so ago on my PVR, now getting a chance to watch it Tom