Some more pleasant reminders of being past my expiry date:
*RP4s - loved the canned pineapple, hated the Jambalaya, but lots of fun when thrown unopened into a fire
*3.5" rocket launcher, in two pieces
*dopey cravats in regimental colours, worn with work dress AND combats
*ponchos that doubled...
Being long retired and remembering some very dark days I can only admire how far the Army, and for that matter the CF, has come in developing and choosing its senior leaders. I served as a junior officer with the current and former CDS and the current and nominated CLS and I couldn't think of...
On behalf of my family I would like to wish Merry Christmas to all Canadians serving their country wherever they may be. In particular our thoughts are with those who are separated from their families. May you come home safely. Thank you for your service.
From an old tanker and his family, Merry Christmas to all and special wishes for a happy and safe holiday to those serving Canada wherever they may be.
Very sad news. I cannot imagine the pain their families are going through right now. My condolences, and those of my family, to the family and friends of these brave Canadians.
Best wishes to all aviators deploying to Afghanistan on this mission. My father was a WWII member of 408 Squadron and his thoughts go with you. Do us proud.
REMF and FNG date back at least as far as the Vietnam war - perhaps earlier. Although not an acronym, the term "jam stealers" was used in the British and Canadian armies to refer to those behind F echelon. The words may change but the sentiments are timeless. The Romans probably had a term for it.
I agree that this was probably a good move on the restaurant's part, and why can't the Legion produce a decent Poppy after all these years? Its a little hypocritcal to complain about people not wearing Poppies that regularly fall off your clothes. I know there are ways around this, but doesn't...
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