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Hey guys, it's been a while! Thought I'd return from wence I came and wish everybody a Merry Christmas! I got to sign a big banner for the boys and girls in Afghanistan while at the War Museum, it was awesome. Basic... you can read all the advice and information you want but it really is...

I'm heading off to BMQ in a few days and from there to Artillery School. I was interested in becoming a Forward Observations Officer in the future, yes I know not the NEAR future, but I was just wondering what kind of courses I would need or plans of action to think out to pursue this, to go...

I was just curious if the option to Bookmark specific threads has ever been part of the site. It would be nice to say, have a Bookmarks option underneath the "Edit Buddy" on your profile with a list of threads you've chosen to save because of interests or information. Just a thought... Cheers...

I am now a member of the Canadian Forces. Wait... I AM NOW A MEMBER OF THE CANADIAN FORCES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D I had my swearing in ceremony today and finished all the paperwork, received the itinerary for my flight and my certificate. I...

I found this on www.jointheforces.com and thought I would link to it here as I know there some members of PPCLI who may be interested to view it. http://64.254.158.112/recruiting/PDF/PPCLI.pdf

Peter MacKay was on CTV this afternoon to give a speech on Afghanistan - I am waiting to find the transcript. He touched on subjects such as improvements in government and public affairs, infastructure and economics. He addressed the "magic wand" (*ahem*Jack Layton*ahem*) approach to negotiating...

Canadian airmen honoured in Dutch burial Associated Press and Canadian Press http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060927.wairmen0927/BNStory/International/home NIJMEGEN, Netherlands — Two Canadian airmen shot down during the Second World War were buried with full military...

Suicide bomber injures Afghan in attack on Canadian troops Last Updated Wed, 27 Sep 2006 06:31:16 EDT CBC News Canadian soldiers escaped injury on Wednesday when a suicide bomber tried to ram a vehicle in a Canadian military convoy in Afghanistan. The attack injured one Afghan civilian and...

The Spirit When there ain't no gal to kiss you, And the postman seems to miss you, And the fags have skipped an issue, Carry on. When ye've got an empty belly, And the bulley's rotten smelly, And you're shivering like a jelly, Carry on. When the Boche has done your chum in, And the sergeant's...

One for our brothers and sisters to the south... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O-yohHK25g&mode=related&search=  :salute:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqTKBI1ImTw :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

The Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers came into being officially on 15 May 1944, with the fusion of various elements from the Royal Canadian Engineers, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps and Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps, in conforming to the previously made model of the Royal...

I was on YouTube today and I came across a dozen or so videos filmed by terrorist "snipers" killing and shooting American soldiers. What really got to me was that it is an AMERICAN website. I was disgusted to know that as Americans, they were supporting the death of American soldiers by letting...

http://www.airbornerecce.com/dtroop/music/solindex.htm Glory, glory, what a hell of a way to die and he ain't gonna jump no more!  :warstory:

I have finished Battle Of Stalingrad and Fall of Berlin, which sparked my interest in such a battle. I have made this post to ask if anyone has any other suggestions to read about Stalingrad and related material? Also, is Stalingrad now Volgograd? Cheers

I came across this site and just thought I'd share for those who might be interested. http://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/chrono/1914first_ww_e.html Cheers.

I was at the bookstore and made the impulse by of purchasing, "The First World War" by John Keegan, while trying to enlighten myself on the vague and nebulous knowledge I have of WW1. Has anyone read this and what were their thoughts... Cheers

I am thinking of reapplying in the next month or so to the Engineers most likely and currently only possess my G1. If you do not have your G2 or above will they still train in and let you drive the military vehicles? I should be getting my G2 right after basic, actually. Though, I don't know...

Hey, I am thinking of applying for FCS/ED Tech as well as Engineer but just had a question about using my own tools. I have a Mastercraft digital multimeter and a Fluke ammeter as well as miscellaneous hand/power tools used commonly in the Electrical trade. When you are on course, are the tools...

Currently I am enrolled in a training program in pursuit of my Level 1 Apprenticeship for Electrician (with plans to also pursue the military after completion of education). I mentioned this to the recruiter last week and he said that (though I want to go for Combat Engineer) my new education...