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Recently, I was at my ECP when my "Terp" received a phone call from a Depot close by... "One of the ECP guards is dead, shot by American Soldiers" It can escalate very quickly... recently there was a tragic accident at a compound close by. A convoy of 2 MRAM's and 2 B6 armored Suburban's where...

Good day, I recently wrote this after the recent VIED in Kabul which claimed the lives of 2 American soldier, 4 American contractors and 9 civilians and the 2 VIED's that claimed another 9 civilians and wounded 70 in Kandahar.  I had the same sense of humor while I was in the Military and I...

Always being away or deployed and having a spouse  and family back home is always a difficult thing to accept. I think it is harder on the spouses than the members. My Wife has been very supportive over the years is the foundation of our relationship.  The old saying "A Happy Wife is a Happy...

Operation Walking Tall Private Security Contractors working in Afghanistan have initiated Operation Walking Tall with Canadian Tactical Retailers to provide quality new and used combat boots and belts for the Afghanistan Public Protection Force (APPF). One Shot Tactical Supplies in Trenton, On...

Mindset, When I was on tour in Kandahar, our mindset was focused on the enemy, what we thought about them as a people was clouded by our hate, prejudices, and our indifference.  Now being over here for a year and a half as a civilian I can say that I have gained a whole new insight and an...

Good day all, I have approx. 120 rounds of 8mm x 56R Hungarian ammunition looking for a good home.  I will be home end Feb 13 and if you are willing to adopt these orphans, you can pick them up in the Petawawa area for Free!!! They have been sitting in my safe for quite a few years and they...

This morning during my training with my Afghan guard force, I took the time to give a cultural and history lesson on the significance of Remembrance Day and why it was important to me.  My guard force were genuinely interested and asked a lot of respectable questions about this topic. When we...

Found this on another site, cant stop laughing... nice video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL409PwA8v8&feature=player_embedded I was thinking of you Duey. Cheers Pop

I was in HS 423 Sqn back then in Shearwater, when the CH124 Sea King from HT406 Sqn crashed at the airshow while in the hover.  Power Settling/Ring state vortex was the problem if I remember... The video has been played a number of times at the Flight Safety seminars but the reason I am writing...

Good day, I finally retired after 32 years of service, I have enjoyed all my time in the Air side of life and finished off with a great tour with 427 SOAS and a great tour in Afghanistan.  As I miss the commradarie of the military, I reflect back at all the good times, I had a great time, met a...

Today we had our own HitorMiss out to the range for some weapons training.  HitorMiss wanted to be sure that he has healed up and has the motor skills up to speed after his injuries.  After spending the afternoon with him on the range, we are both sure that he is ready and capable to perform...

Hello all, Can you think of a good caption for this picture.  The guy in the Middle is our own "HitorMiss" Caption #1: "So HitorMiss... what do you want to be when you grow up?" Cheers Popurhedoff

Post your preferences for your what you like for a Precision / Sniper Rifle: My is my custom built FN M98 action; Krieger 1:11.27 5R 26" .308 cal bull barrel; McMillian composite stock; Timney trigger group; Harris benchrest Bi-pod; Leopold Vari III X 4.5-14 x 40mm with 100mm sunshade; Butller...