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Before this gets out of hand.... Lets all just suck back and acknowledge that the capture of this particular Canadian AFV occurred during the latter UNPROFOR days - when ALL military forces in the FRY had been effectively "de-toothed" by the UN and forced to resort to good-will in order to...

"Camochick", Okee dokee, and thanks for that.  I reckon that some of us misguided mysogynists have a problem with our "public representation" being unduly slanted.  Yes, "a coin is a coin", and a "commercial is a commercial".  I quite clearly stated as much.  Although I don't personally buy...

Well, this is gonna get me lynched, but having read throught the entire thread I still have a problem with the manifestly "politically-correct" bent of the commercial featuring Ms. Mondou.   Yes, everyone is entitled to their views, and I sincerely respect those views.   Which is why I trust...

Whoa!  Me thinks that there is way too much testosterone and negative unit rivalry surfacing hereabouts.  Please take it off-line fellas.  At the end of the day, JATF will determine its selection process, and all and sundry will be welcome to apply.  It has been clearly stated in public-access...

As much as it pains me to say it, "3rd Horseman" is 100% correct in this case.  Credit for accuracy where due. You can have the call for "confirmation", but it won't change the facts.  That is a surrendered/captured (depending on your perspective) Canadian Army Grizzly AVGP repainted and...

You're kidding about being sore after a BFT, right?   Where I work, we do the BFT equivalent (or more) every Friday morning.   Generally with more weight, and over a more difficult course with varied terrain.   Oh yeah - I should mention that I currently work with the battalion's Admistration...

Oh, just who the heck do you think you're you kidding?  It is ALL about the hats.  It always has been, and it always will be.  Hats Rule!!!  Hats are EVERYTHING!!!!  You are NOTHING without a HAT!!!!!  ::) I now return you to your regularly scheduled (but oh, so disappointing) reality.  ;)...

Ask "Michael Shannon", since they're one and the same....

The CANSOFCOM CWO designate is currently serving as the RSM of another unit.  The Jan 07 posting date is most likely a reflection of his earliest availability for a formal transfer of appointment.  Suffice it to say that the individual in question is currently employed in a place where he can...

The creation of CANSOFCOM and the subordinate JATF are definitely moving ahead at a rapid rate, as indicated by the announcement of Comd and RSM appointments for both organizations.  CANSOFCOM is to be functional by Feb 06, as is the case with CEFCOM, etc.  The officer and Sr NCO leadership of...

You're the only one laughing, because your self-serving sense of "humour" is sadly misplaced.  You must have served in a rather unique environment where you were " the man", because I've served in 3 locations overseas where the efforts of the DHTC contingent served all of us well.  We didn't...

Bwaah, haah, haahhhh...   A self-styled ex-"special ops guy" (using civvie terminology to describe the HRT role, no less) purports to tell us all how it is/was.   At the same time, he dismisses those who do it for a living.   Oh, and according to his little self-aggrandizing diatribe, he did all...

If you decide to park in the metered spots along the downtown streets, beware of the signs that restrict paid parking to the hours of 0900-1530 hrs only.  I parked on Elgin about 8 blocks South of Parliament Hill last Monday, and came back to my vehicle with a lovely $40 ticket on the windshield...

ArmyVern, Thanks for the info!  That must have been quite a search to take you to that site.  It just goes to show that even grumpy old Patricia majors (like me) can still learn something new & interesting every day....  Cheers, Mark C

Four words for the "wilting daisy" and those who are sufficiently stupid to make excuses for her.  Those words are plain and simple - "suck it up, buttercup". Can't hack it?  Find a different line of work.  Don't expect me or the soldiers that I work with to cater to the lowest common...

The only aspects of TF 2-07 that would be classified are the details - destination, TO&E, ROE, etc.  As others have pointed out, the fact that 3 VP is leading the TF is public knowledge.  As for the details?  I'm a member of the unit and we have no clue at this point where we might be headed...

The BV 206 is an outstanding piece of kit, despite its inherent limitations.  They are reliable (Mercedes engine), versatile, agile, and capable of winter mountain-climbing feats that you wouldn't believe until you see it first-hand.  I rode in one straight up the side of a glacier in the Yukon...

Good question!  With 19 years as a Patricia officer, I must admit that I have no clue where/why the term "Ric-a-Dam-Doo" came into being.  We simply take it for granted.  The various regimental histories shed no light, nor does the official regimental manual.  It is actually embarassing to have...

Elisha, As 2Cdo said, those of is who earned the ballcap are unlikely to part with one.  Which is why I doubt very much that you will find them for sale on eBay.  There weren't all that many made in the first place, and I don't know of any surplus stocks remaining for sale.  I'm at 3 VP, and...

All, WO Sheppard's Memorial Service will be conducted at 1400 hrs, Saturday 8 Oct at the St Albert Alliance Church, on Villeneuve Road.  It will be a full military funeral.  The dress for serving members is DEU with medals.  Directions are as follows:  turn West/left if you are heading North on...