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I lost a friend today! I just sat on my livingroom floor in shock as the name of Sgt. Donald Lucas appeared on the :cdn: news screen. He was a good friend. Even though promotions and postings have seperated us I will always look back and remember him as a good friend. So, no more Timmies runs...

For all those interested in para stuff. Here is a link to a new video on YouTube. It involves some refresher training done in Gagetown a few ago and yes you can see my smiling face in the video.Hope you enjoy it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du4IE9si0Jg If the link does not work just type in...

[url]http://www.army.mod.uk/garrisonradio/[/ur For all those interested in our Brothers In Arms from the U.K I have included a link to Garrison Radio. It is a British radio station that broadcasts from bases around the U.K. It seems like a great propaganda tool to me. Perhaps Canada should have...

After ten years reg force Infantry behind me I have decided to take up a new challenge/opportunity. With the reopening of the CEOTP program I have decided to apply. I have a few questions for those who have applied in the past and for those who currently work in the recruiting system. My...

I was wondering if anyone knew where a person could find some good information on the Royal Canadian Forestry Corps. My granfather served with them during WW2. I had always thought they were used only as foresters in Great Britain. After some research however I discovered that they were...

I am not sure if this has been posted somewheres before but it is good read and bang on]Message An Australian definition of a Canadian and American in response to...  To Kill an American or a Canadian...   You probably missed it in the rush of news last week, but there was actually a report...

For all those who enjoy Celtic music. I discovered the radio programme Celtic Heartbeat a few months ago on the BBC Radio Wales website. I must say I really enjoy it.The host Frank Hennesay plays a mixture of traditial and Celtic music from Canada ,Wales, and Ireland. It airs every Saturday...

I was just wondering if anyone knew if Canada was sending any teams to Wales this year for the Cambrian Patrol competition? And if so from where?

Since the new directives came about last year I have yet to be tested. So much for the deadline for every one to be tested! Just wondering how many chains of command have enforced Gen. Hilliers PT policies and how many have ignored them. Thanks for your votes and comments.

Article from the 'Daily Gleaner" Monday,March 27,2006 Police,military investigate discovery of smoke grenade. By.Mark Taylor A youngster's discovery of a smoke grenade and illumination flare next to a Fredericton residence caused some tense moments Saturday. The grenade and the flare are...

Question to those who have taken parental/maternal leave. I have been on Parental Leave since last November and am planning to back to work May 1st. My question is this. When you filed income tax the following year were your taxes affected in a negative manner? I normally get back around 2500...

Has anyone heard if a medal is going to given to those who served on Op Halo? I know there was a lot of discussion on what medal would be the most appropriate. There was talk of awarding the SSM since Canada had participated in both the Multi International Force as well as the U.N. mission. I...

Has anyone heard rumours of a new pay raise in the upcoming fiscal year? I saw a thread on the French boards but unfortunately my French is not very good. I am currently on parental leave and have not had an O-Group for quite some time. If anyone has any info or can fill me in on the French...