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The title of this post represents the amount of VC's being awarded British troops. It makes me wonder why none have been awarded Canadians. Surely, we have troops who have committed great "acts of valour in the face of the enemy". I am humbled by the acts of individual bravery that I read almost...

After some research and a bit of soul-searching, I'm getting back in. Tonight, I went down to the local Armoury, met with a Recruiter and filled out a 'Verification of Service'. Once someone somewhere agrees I am who I say I am we'll take the next step into the Reserves... Cheers and I...

I've happened on another great source of historical docs - all public domain - that allows you to download scans of the original books. enjoy.  http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=Canadian%20Army%20AND%20mediatype%3Atexts%20AND%20collection%3Atoronto (I've started the search for you.... ;))

Argylls fight hand to hand in Iraq BRIAN BRADY WESTMINSTER EDITOR SCOTTISH troops fixed bayonets and fought hand to hand with a Shi’ite militia in southern Iraq in one of their fiercest clashes since the war was declared more than a year ago, it was reported last night. Soldiers from the...

I found a great source of CF history. (sorry if it's a repost) http://www.dnd.ca/hr/dhh/history_archives/engraph/cmhq_e.asp?cat=1 Start with No.089 - personal stories of the raid on Dieppe....intense stuff. :salute:

I'm looking at getting back into the Reserves. While I was in the Regs I was an FCS tech and there were no positions for the Reserves but I understand there are now EO Tech Reserve positions. Has anyone any info on this? How do I find which Units support this trade? Thanks

Hi all, I'm looking at joining the Reserves as a Class "A" after four (boring) years as a civvie. I was Reg for 11 1/2 years till I toasted my ankle and got punted 3b. I'm having trouble finding much detailed info on my obligations - QR&O 9.06 if pretty vague. I'm also wondering if anyone has...