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Intentionalcyn, your advice on this board has been bang on. I've just finished 20 years as a 291'er (Comm Rsch), and retired as a MWO at Leitrim.  Three six month'ers overseas, three six month'ers in Alert in the high Arctic, more three month trips than I want to count, and a minimum of two...

I wonder how often the Navy will be rotating folks in and out of the Arctic fleet?  In the old days of the Communicator Research Op (Comm Rsch Op) trade we used to have personnel at Churchill, Inuvik and a number of other Arctic sites.  They were accompanied postings, and a number of the fellows...

I've dealt with DND and the National Archives of Canada quite extensively when it comes to looking for service records and documents.  I can guarantee you that without this persons written permission you stand no chance of getting information on their service record (serving/ex...

Great little video clip. Now that the jump has been made to post the sentries at the memorial, I hope it continues year-round.  It really adds to the whole experience of visiting the memorial.  Very classy.  I've seen the American changing of the sentry at their Tomb of the Unknown Soldier...

You might have a good point there George.  My wife is still serving, so I look forward to seeing where the CF does go with health care.  I am happy to report though that my experience with OHIP has been a positive one thus far.  Although I gave my leadership plenty of advance notice, I pulled...

Vern's point is bang on, Whether it is your spouse, extended family, or the poor immigrant couple who can't afford health care, those of us who make a decent living wage have a responsibility to pay into the health care system.  When it comes to health care, I wouldn't expect much support from...

Jumping the bouncer.  Now there's some good strategic thinking.  Get your jollies, then the *@& kicked out of you by the other bouncers, and screw the next group of soldiers who are trying to get in.  Not to mention the headline in the Citizen about crazy drunk soldiers.  Thanks for showing...

"Hit or Miss," why don't you consider it an investment?  You aren't going to be in the CF forever.  At some point, in your far distant future you are going to retire, and be living off the system that hopefully was well maintained while you were off serving your country.   This is health care...

Local CTV evening news in Ottawa had some good video of the two guards, in their scarlets.  Unfortunately the fellow who does the weekend news doesn't know the difference between the RCMP and the ceremonial guard.  He made at least one reference to them as being Mounties. Not sure if I like the...

The powerlifting event that you are thinking of was likely a coalition powerlifting event that was held in Afghanistan a few years back.  I think it was Op Athena roto 1.  It was organized by the U.S. folks in Bagram, and yes Canada did have a few soldiers go up and compete.  Can't remember the...

Still has nothing to do with the criteria for spec pay.  It has everything to do with hazard pay though.  Perhaps that should be the argument. Regards.

I totally agree with MedTech.  This fellow is a politician in a country that is going through a period of racial disharmony.  I don't think he was out of line, hey if you don't want to know the truth, don't ask, but, given that his new job had him in 'Homeland Security' I don't think they needed...

I found a reference on the web that she did the Metis Prayer/Warriors Lament. It is front and centre at http://www.aboriginalmusic.ca/ Talk about an outstanding performance, and how about that choir/band ensemble piece at the end.  Truly haunting.  No wonder the crowd gave it a standing ovation.

".....Oh and they had casual thursdays during the night shift at that time.Proper civilian attire....no really...." Just some notes.  The civi's on Mid watches was to put the shifts on an equal footing with the day staff.  Since units in the National Capital Region (NCR) wore civi's on Fridays...

Good discussions. But, "....I understand that their RoE requires them to personally identify a target..."  For fear of stating the obvious, I wouldn't go much further down the road of discussing ROE's.  Anyone's ROE. Just my humble thoughts.

Mate, Note sure if it helps in your case, but if you go to the CFSU(O) website.  Available on the internet at http://www.cfsuo.forces.gc.ca/whatsnew_e.asp  there are three links under the topic CF Pension Modernization - 1 Mar 2007.  The decision tree was helpful to me. Cheers.

Nate. Check your inbox for a PM. Regards.

I've spent 18 months in Alert and have been fortunate to spend time away from the station.  You would certainly be in for quite the journey. My better half makes several visits to Ellesmere Island each year (she is also military).  She was recently at Eureka, small station located at the...

A friend of mine had one stolen off his car while visiting N.Y. City.  Whoever did it must be having a hard time explaining why he has one with French on it.    :D If the problem persists, the website sells the removable decals for the inside of the window.  We have one on the glass for our...

Not surprised Moosehead would make this worthy donation to the troops.  That brewery has a long history with the Army.  As a young reservist in Saint John in the 80's, I remember taking part in many competitions where the top teams were royally rewarded by the local Moosehead brewery. Anyone...