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And still serving. In my 47th year in a Canadian uniform. Reg F, P Res and federal LE. Proud to say I still love this country.

Good morning, Army.ca. This is a bit of a memory test. Does anyone have a reference to the old Army 2 X 10 miler marches we used to do back in the 70s and 80s, prior to the 13 k? I recall that the march was in fighting order only. Was there a weight requirement or just a kit list? I also...

Greetings, medical hive mind. 9er Domestic came across this petition. She, not being one to trust anything on the Internet, asked me to look into the veracity of the claims. I, not being associated much at all with the CAFMS, thought this place might be a good starting point to determine if...

SQ Sergeant Maureen Breau was stabbed to death on March 27, 2023 while attempting to arrest a subject near Trois Rivieres. A second officer was injured and the suspect was shot and killed by another officer...

I worked with him when he was a Maj in ADM (IM). Back then I was impressed. Now, I'm just disappointed....again.

There's a lot of details missing in this story but it casts a shadow over anyone engaged in off-duty practice with duty firearms.

Yesterday several major newspapers ran an article by a journalist who asserted that the CAF will very soon buy a new pistol. The RFP is expected to be released in February with a contract awarded in September 2021 with delivery of up to 22,000 modular pistols to begin in the summer of 2022.

I haven't seen this posted elsewhere on the site. The Liberal government quietly cut the reimbursements it pays out to civilian hospitals that provide services to CAF members putting them on the same schedule and the same level of service as out-of-province patients. - mod edit to change case...

I saw some election campaign signs earlier this morning on my drive to work in west Québec.

No mention in this article of what someone would get paid to be "that guy" at the border, but it would be through a contractor. The actors also need to have firearms skills and be willing to shoot at recruits and be shot by Simumition during the training. as well, which is not mentioned in the...

I'm selling my Blackhawk! SERPA2 holster.  It fits the 9mm Browning HP and most 1911 frame pistols. It comes with a black clip-on belt slide and thigh rig in OD green. It has always worked great.  The safety features re all intact.  Now that I'm retired I'm shooting on mostly civvy ranges where...

The 2019 Glens Reunion will be held on Friday and Saturday 03 and 04 May at the Cornwall Armoury.  If you were a member of or served with (RSS/FTUC) the Glens, come out and renew your friendships and make some new ones. As always the reunion will begin with a Friday evening Meet and Greet in...

Here's a somewhat off topic question, which could have an impact on some unlucky service members during posting season, particularly of your TOS date is October 31st. If you are shopping for a house are the realtors you deal with required to disclose if the house your buying is suspected of...

In this connected age there is a rising expectation that leaders/managers are available and reachable 24/7.  This holds true in the CAF Reserves as well.  It's understood, at least in the Army Reserve, that effective section, troop/platoon and company/squadron leadership cannot be conducted on 3...

Do you now or did you ever serve with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders?  Looking for a chance to get out and reconnect with old friends or make new ones?  Come out to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of The Glens. Reconnect with old friends and make new ones at Friday evening's...

When you go to a shooting competition, you'd expect to maybe suffer a gunshot wound due to a range accident.  Not so in this case, shared with the usual disclaimers.

Folks, does anyone remember the old 1970's era recruiting posters? There was one with an officer in DEU exiting a business jet while carrying a briefcase.  A second pushed the Combat Team.  I remember the slogans on that one.  A Centurion tank was on the front captioned "It takes a special kind...

Shared with the usual disclaimer, this guy seemed to have a death wish. DETROIT – The U.S. border agency says a Canadian man was shot after allegedly pointing a handgun at guards at the Ambassador Bridge crossing between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says in a...

Hi folks. Does anyone know offhand what the manufacturer and noise reduction rating is for the old orange rubber earplugs is?  These are the ones that came in a clear plastic box with a small chain to attach the box to your pocket, webbing etc.

Well, it's 10 days to Christmas and time for a seasonal name change. Hey, mods, where are the Christmas lights???