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    1 RCHA Gunners Lahr 1976-1982 (Casual)

    We are a group of Gunners that served together in Germany in the late 70s and early 80s. We meet annually in Trenton Ontario on the 1st week-end of August. Friday evening and Saturday. To catch-up. We are not getting any younger! This is just to get the word out there. We have a FB page under...
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    Brit SAS TV series Ultimate Force on Netflix.

    If you have Netflix it is now available. Not bad, about an SAS Tp. Not too flashy like StrikeBack. There are several seasons there but it is discontinued now. Written by Chris Ryan! Ultimate Force!
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    HMCS TORONTO, another drug bust!

    A Canadian warship on patrol in the Arabian Sea made what the military is touting as an important drug seizure on Saturday. HMCS Toronto intercepted and boarded a suspected smuggling vessel, seizing 154 bags of heroin weighing more than 180 kilograms, said a news release issued late Saturday.
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    Ex UNITAS 2013 News from the Ottawa Citizen

    OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Sept. 5, 2013) – Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Iroquois, Preserver and Ville de Quebec are participating in Exercise Unitas in the western Caribbean with 14 southern allied countries from September 6 to 15. Held each year since 1959, Exercise Unitas is the...
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    Reunions are important

    We are a group of Cold War warrior (70/80s) who grew up as young soldiers in Germany and over time we are located all over Canada. About 5 yrs ago we decided to meet up after over 30 years. We enjoyed it so much we have an annual thing. I just got back from this years and it is so up-lifting. We...
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    Annual Gathering of 1 RCHA (Lahr) Gunners 76-82 era

    There will be a get together of old comrades and friends from the Germany years. 2-4th August 2013 Trenton Legion Friday & Sat 1800 hrs. Bring your golf clubs and guitars. PM me for my cell number or further information Yukon Lodge is available
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    CFB Halifax fraud

    Courtesy  of CBC news, 18 April 2013, CFB Halifax police uncover suspected $900 K fraud Court documents detail alleged plan to overcharge for parts CBC News Last Updated: Apr 18, 2013 6:44 ET Military investigators believe they've uncovered a large-scale fraud involving civilian employees at...
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    Ship building and steel prices

    Interesting article on 10 Apr 12. Glut of cargo ships for scrap. The downturn in shipping is hitting the industry so hard that some of the world's biggest vessels are now worth little more than their scrap value, new figures show. The world economy is affecting exports and shipping.
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    Hiring skilled labour

    Brits on Guard for Thee: Dangerously short of experienced pilots, in an unprecedented move, the Royal Canadian Air Force is recruiting British pilots laid off as a result of UK defense cuts. "The goal is to achieve a swift and direct impact to address skilled personnel shortages by attracting...
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    Possible future of RCN (Arctic)

    from the hamilton Spectator 19 Feb 2012, Head of Canadian navy says climate change boosts need for bigger presence in Arctic Paul Maddison. Vice-Admiral Paul Maddison, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press Source: The Canadian Press Bill Graveland February...
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    Government Re-org and trimming

    He says more than 60,000 federal jobs could disappear across the country by 2014. About 5,400 would be in the four Atlantic provinces. "We could see 1,000 positions lost in Atlantic Canada from DND alone," MacDonald said. MacDonald also said between 11,000 and 22,000 jobs will be lost in...
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    Hamilton area PPCLI Regt birthday meet & greet

    Just a thought, anyone in the Hamilton area want to meet for a drink in March for our Birthday.  I can get a meeting room and it is a Saturday.  Cheers
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    New Fighters

    I am NOT an NDP fan but I was surprised that jack Layton suggested JSS or AOR replacement today in Esquimalt (the Esquimalt part I understand). I have noticed that with all the disasters maybe new ships would be a better investment.  If we could have sent the Preserver to Haiti.  We have had...
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    Decade of low light conditions

    Sorry to be the bearer of sad news Military faces $500m in cuts OTTAWA - The Defence Department may not be heading back into the old decade of budget darkness, but it could be in for a time of twilight. The military will make it home from the war in Afghanistan just in time to take a lead...
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    Quake in Japan

    Just curious, how would /could this affect the West Coast Fleet?
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    HMAS SUCCESS investigation

    Australian Defense Report Unveils Alarming Misconduct Onboard HMAS Success Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 A report released by Australian Defense Minister Stephen Smith, reveals a "tribal" culture and predatory sexual behavior onboard the Naval supply ship, HMAS Success. The independent...
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    Bring back the Remuster program

    I suspect they needed the New Kids ON the Block (NKOTB) program with police foundations to substantiate Spec pay. But what was so wrong with letting Combat Arms or hard Sea trade a break and a chance to remain in the forces and acquire a new skill. Look at all the experience and life skills and...
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    Poor muffin and Spec pay to boot.

    Unreasonable demands lead to a lack of morale on base Letter to the editor My nephew, who is currently attending the Military Police Academy at CFB Borden, related to me on the current low morale and lack of family support at that institution. Enlisting to seek a proud profession, he related...
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    YTEP the next generation

    I was an instructor for 031 YTEP in Wainwright in the 80s. It was a 031 direct entry process (no Cornwallis or St Jean) with at least 13 Platoons running at one time. Not to mention Meaford etc etc etc.... I really liked and enjoyed it and am still in contact with some of my soldiers.  It was...
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    New ships (cheap)

    Just announced the British Forces are doing major cuts> MAJOR.......... 7000 army 5000 navy 5000 airforce. For sale the Ark Royal Who needs a JSS..... Mr Cameron will also order the flagship HMS Ark Royal - one of the Navy's two aircraft carriers - to be decommissioned or scrapped if a buyer...
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