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Beer; depends what country I'm in; Canada: Coors light Germany: Riegler special ex Holland Heineken (from the tap) States: same as Canada Cigarettes: mmm hi test? lol 8)

Possibly a touchy question, but....... I worked for a Company called CBO (Canadian Base Operators) in Meaford for a spell, but the pay was low, and I was able to get a better job. My question is this; What is the feeling by serving members towards civilians working on Army stuff (vehicles...

Ret'd from CF in 95, ex-421 weapons tech land Cheers, Bob

Wow, talk about large salaries....comes with the territory I guess..thanks for the info. Do you know the name of the company that is providing Maintenance and Service to the guys in Camp Julien?

I am wondering if anyone knows how an ex-miltary tradesman can find out about contract employment overseas I.E. - Bosnia/Afghanistan. Perhaps a web address or 1-800 number.

Boy, I sure don't miss working on that 76mm gun, what a dog's breakfast......

Are the ONTR's from the Sarnia area by any chance?

Given the amount of money these guys are apparently offering in these "Security firms" the line up of intersted individuals will be long...but as someone pointed out, will the money factor interfere with the code of honour and integrity that most professional soldiers have.

You are right, the Canadian media does tend to look for weakness in military coverage and then exploit it. I remember standing on Parliament hill on parade waiting for Madam Sauve (sp) to come out and the media did not take any pictures of the soldiers on parade until one covered his ear because...

Thanks Kirk, Have the US Forces purchased any surveillance packages like our Coyotes?

As for the media thing, I'm not a fan of 'em, The media is a tool which can be used for or against things...as long asthe the "things" carry a certain amount of sensatiolism.

Sounds like protecting these folks will be a challenge......JTF2 mission? we'll never know I guess.

Ahh the Health care system, definitely the peoples favourite it seems. I agree IMHO, that the population would never trade off any part of it to bolster Defence, or support directing funds to defence if it takes away from our social programs. It is up to military minded/experienced people to...

Just reading the news about the mess hall attack around the Mosul area of Iraq. The Stryker Brigade 1/25th, known I believe as "the Lancers" are there. Fort Lewis in Washington also houses the 1st SFG. My question: Is the Stryker Brigade concept working well in Iraq, and do the Special Operators...

I thought the British tanks were known for the thickest/best Armour, is there any new generation protection coming out?

Kind of makes everything else seem petty, the news, the stats, and a civilian population who will never know what honour and courage really mean.

Maybe our Government will buy some, but only if it is designed by at least three Countries and only if some of the contracts are in the defence minister's riding, and ofcourse only if we attach some sort of scandal to it.....oops there is the sarcasm again...sorry

Greetings, As an ex-military person working in a civilian environment (manufacturing plant) Most civiilians just don't know anything about our forces, except those who have family or friends that are serving. When I mention the word Coyote at work, most guys will say " yeah, we had some in our...

Greetings, Like most other folks commenting so far,I think it is likely some effort would be made on your behalf if the conditions were right, IE formalized relationship, availability of positions etc. On occasion, it will not be possible, and Operational requirements will always outduel...

Sadly, the press these days seem to concentrate on scandals and such when reporting news, however, the Ottawa Sun's Peter Worthington is definitely pro military and reports regularly on our troops past and present. I have written some letters to the editors on military matters that were posted...