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I got the call today telling me I will be swearing in next Thursday for the Reserve Infantry unit in my town. The Sgt. said he'll call back with the time + to confirm but it looks like this is pretty much a go. My first contact with the military was Nov, 2004. I could tell you all about it. At...

Our man in Afghanistan He'll command multinational brigade Believes U.S. has `trust in our abilities' Nov. 11, 2005. 06:19 AM BILL TAYLOR FEATURE WRITER EDMONTONâ ”With his thinning, sandy hair, less-than-bulky build and master's degree, David Fraser could be an academic. With his firm...

Canadian Press -- OTTAWA â ” An independent Quebec would have its own military forces and spy service, says Bloc Québécois Leader Gilles Duceppe, taking a firm stand on a traditionally wrenching issue for separatists. "There'll be an army, of course," Mr. Duceppe said Tuesday in an...

...Is anybody else out there going to this? Should be a good time.

fr. today's Globe and Mail. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20050906.gtplanes06/BNStory/Technology/?query=drones By MURRAY BREWSTER Tuesday, September 6, 2005 Updated at 9:42 AM EDT Canadian Press HALIFAX â ” It is usually the stuff of science fiction and Hollywood...

Fr. today's Halifax Herald http://www.herald.ns.ca/ -- Will sail on U.S request for aid By MICHAEL LIGHTSTONE / Staff Reporter Canadian warships from Halifax and a Dartmouth-based coast guard vessel are being prepared to leave on a relief mission to the hurricane-stricken Gulf of Mexico...

-Many apologies if this has already been talked to death.  I'm going to be in Esquimault this October + am curious what to expect. I understand there's an exam at the end- is there any studying I can do before-hand to be ready? Is it math/geometry heavy? Any imput would be appreciated.

Kind of an info capsule on the Forces. CF for civillians, perhaps? Also lots of interesting links. Seems to further perpetuate the myth of "Canada as peace-keeper"- although being a mouthpiece for the gov't, I suppose this is to be expected. -- http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/cdnmilitary/

Don't know whether this belongs in Foreign Militaries or Current Affairs. Very interesting story in today's NY Times. -- Marines From Iraq Sound Off About Want of Armor and Men By MICHAEL MOSS Published: April 25, 2005 -- n May 29, 2004, a station wagon that Iraqi insurgents had packed...

Hey All- I'm in the process of applying for the CF, reg force. Am aiming for the Navy- seems there's cooler uniforms, good chances to travel, posted on the coast. Did the aptitude test and the interview- I'm told I can do any job in the CF (except pilot). My question- which is better: Operator...