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Some thinking from a force that we are often compared to. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australian-army-chief-searches-for-a-new-theory-of-the-army/ The transcript of that April address...

While there is little reason to use the birthday of a Scottish poet as justification for having a wee dram (or several) of whisky, the consumption of a meal based on sheep offal and oatmeal will probably require a special occasion. And so we arrive at the 25th of January, on which Robert Burns...

What will medicine on the battlefield look like? A few weeks ago @Staff Weenie posted an off-hand question in the logistic vehicle modernization thread that caught my attention and started me thinking (a dangerous development). Thus it led to my opening question. But taking it one bite at a...

A reorganisation and amalgamation of British Army health services will result in new badges and uniforms for some. https://www.forcesnews.com/services/army/royal-army-medical-service-created-amalgamation-three-healthcare-corps These three cap badges have been converted to the one. The doggy...

Can't swing a dead cat without hitting a Chinese agent these days. https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/former-aide-to-2-new-york-governors-is-charged-with-being-an-agent-of-the-chinese-government-1.7023790 And response from the Governor.

It may not be an appropriate time to visit the UK. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn5rr1433k3o https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/06/southport-stabbing-protests-britain-terror-law/ https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cgrjjw1y0z1o...

https://www.cp24.com/news/i-ve-done-it-100-year-old-canadian-veteran-skydives-for-charity-1.6962418

The commemorative ceremonies are probably well underway by now, but I did come across some of the activities from yesterday including this from Forces News. Canadians were supposed to be there but apparently there was an issue with our aircraft. (comment at 6:34)

https://ntv.ca/state-of-emergency-rcmp-warn-of-uncontrolled-fire-near-explosive-material-in-happy-valley-goose-bay/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/happy-valley-goose-bay-explosion-fire-state-of-emergency-1.7179921

It didn't take long for a satire site to exploit the obvious. On the other hand it was the first thing that came to my mind when I heard the news. But that's probably a generational memory (it was 30 years ago)...

Something to set Honoraries' heads spinning. https://chatnewstoday.ca/2024/03/07/south-alberta-light-horse-regiment-to-amalgamate-with-larger-reserve-force-command-set-to-move-out-of-medicine-hat/ South Alberta Light Horse Regiment to amalgamate with larger reserve force, command set to move...

I came across this by happenstance this morning as I was looking for some information on the RCL Newfoundland Provincial Command website. I knew Nathan Lehr thirty years ago. We served together in 4 Fd Amb; he was the CSM Adm Coy. https://www.parsonsfuneralhome.com/obituary/nathan-lehr I...

I am sure there'll be inevitable opinions about whining Canadian foreign service officers. https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/u-s-gun-crime-health-insurance-woes-scare-off-canadian-diplomats-union-says-1.6735702 But I wondered if there were any similar concerns voiced by military pers posted to...

The passing of time also leads to the passing of individuals who greatly influenced events in our recent history. The reactions to Secretary Kissinger's death are mixed. I lead with the BBC's because it epitomizes the measured (gentlemanly?) approach of that news outlet. Others are not so...

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/sep/26/david-mccallum-obituary From getting rid of dirt to being a Russian heartthrob. And as a much younger man. National Service, probably before he was commissioned in the Middlesex Regiment.

Probably not the usual emergency that firefighters respond to. https://www.npr.org/2023/09/12/1198913626/red-wine-flood-city-portugal

https://dronedeliverycanada.com/press-releases/ddc-awarded-first-contract-for-its-canary-drone-from-the-department-of-national-defence/ Yes, typical press release hyperbole. The point that caught my attention was: "Under the terms of the Contract, the Canary will be operated and evaluated in...

They caught the first prisoner who escaped this way. Apparently they didn't notice this guy. https://www.npr.org/2023/09/07/1198086420/danelo-cavalcante-pennsylvania-inmate-video-razor-wire What we know about the search for escaped Pennsylvania inmate Danelo Cavalcante A convicted murderer...

What does $22 an hour get you? https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/entire-minnesota-police-department-resigns-due-issues-pay-rcna100008 What is an entire depatment? https://www.cityofgoodhue.com/departments/police-department/ Or according to the story. And the mean streets of Goodhue...