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Just happened across this and thought everyone should be ready. I guess the reservists in Quebec are. ;D http://10-14-08.blogspot.com/2008/10/all-soldiers-on-stand-by-for-deployment.html ;D

PUBLICATION:  The Ottawa Sun  DATE:  2007.05.11 EDITION:  Final  SECTION:  News  PAGE:  7  SOURCE:  BY KATHLEEN HARRIS, NATIONAL BUREAU  WORD COUNT:  172 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vandals protest war...

Mcpl Fretter was a friend of mine in 2 RCHA. He rebadged to military police and took an embassy posting to South Africa. Online condolences may be left at www.padfieldfuneralhome.com

I have noticed a trend with new posters and guests to Army.ca, that they begin their first post with a controversial statement with no evidential backing, get in a p***ing match with anyone that asks for facts and is banned before their 40th post. It is almost always included that they are...

If this is a fight about a decision the courts have made, then why is it the police that have to tiptoe around what they do. If I am caught trespassing because I believe the land is mine, can I expect the police to let me start fires on major roads and play pokey chest with the officers?

Im looking for a kitshop/surplus store in the Western hemisphere that sells the green Belgian Beret. Im not too happy with the clothing stores pizza hat.

In order to avoid senseless comments I would ask that readers become informed on the Kirpan at http://www.sikhs.ca/kirpan/ before commenting. I would like to know what the opinion of others is on this subject and weather or not you think Canadian society will benefit or be hurt by religiouse...

Just curiouse, as I have noticed a trend of soldiers badmouthing bases they have never lived at.

Should the Gov Gen not be the best representation of a Canadian, with an impecable past? Im sorry but IMHO the fact that FLQ involvement was even brought up tells me where theres smoke, theres fire.

Just wondering how many out there are willing to pay out of pocket for the gucci stuff.

This is directed to those going on their first overseas tour as well as those who continue to serve overseas. At some point you will receive one if not a stack of letters adressed to "A Canadian Soldier" during your time overseas. On my first tour I remember joking around with the boys about...

Yup, as of Sept 05 the clothing allowance is switching to a points system in that you will accumulate points towards purchases of things like berets etc. It goes nicely with the recent lowering of commuting allowance rates that magically coincided with fuel cost hikes. :cdn: :cdn:

OTTAWA (CP) - Paul Martin lost a cabinet minister over the controversial same-sex marriage issue Tuesday just hours before a landmark vote. Joe Comuzzi visited the prime minister's Parliament Hill office to say he wanted to give up his cabinet job and move to the Liberal backbench. Cabinet...

Seeing that there is a plethora of self proffesed military historians here, Im trying to find out the reason the U.S. military changed their chevrons from "point down" in the civil war to the current "point up" format?

The recently proposed resistance to interrogation instructor course based on the UK training course (CANFORGEN 025/05) seems like an unusual step for the CF.Kinda refreshing to see that someone is actually putting thought into training again.

In light of proposed decompression training for the current op Athena, whats the general opinion on the effectivness of decompression training or is it better to get home that much earlier.

Anyone noticing these awards going out like hotcakes for anything and everything??

Looking back through older threads I noticed there are alot of wild stories on this topic and I wanted to ensure that the new CF members arn't subjugated to the urban myths of yore.Please feel free to try and back this 100 year disgrace myth with credible evidence and I will happily admit my...

Does anyone have info on the mission specialist job?Specifically quals required and forecasted acceptance numbers?

This post is adressed towards the members of ROTO 0 in Afghanistan who felt the current issue boonie hat was not stylish enough.I would suggest that if you feel that a piece of your uniform does not make you attractive to the BURKA clad locals of Kabul, maybee you should reconsider your...