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All,
I wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a happy Canada day. At times it may seem easy to complain about our country, how it's run and where it's headed, but this weekend let's focus on the positive.
We have a lot to be proud of, due in no small part to the current and former members of the CF. When I think of the things that make me proud to be Canadian, our military accomplishments, past and present, are at the top of the list. We have a distinguished history of remarkable achievements which continue today, as a direct result of the hard work and sacrifice of our soldiers.
Even now, our serving members face challenges of budget cuts, limited and aging equipment and frequent political upheaval in addition to an enemy that poses a very real threat. It is a tough job that I don't anticipate will get any easier in the near future. However Canadian soldiers continue to make us proud, despite - or perhaps in part because of - these challenges. The calibre of our soldiers remains world class, which is significant when you consider the force reduction that has taken place over the last 10-20 years.
It is the individual Canadian soldier then, not his equipment nor the politician creating policy, that keep Canada's international reputation so enviable and for that, you have my thanks and my respect.
Happy Canada Day, and wherever you are, take a moment to say a quick thanks to those who help make Canada a country to be proud of. I know I will.
Cheers
Mike Bobbitt
Army.ca Owner
P.S. I hope you like the new "red" theme, it will be in place during Canada Day weekend.
I wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a happy Canada day. At times it may seem easy to complain about our country, how it's run and where it's headed, but this weekend let's focus on the positive.
We have a lot to be proud of, due in no small part to the current and former members of the CF. When I think of the things that make me proud to be Canadian, our military accomplishments, past and present, are at the top of the list. We have a distinguished history of remarkable achievements which continue today, as a direct result of the hard work and sacrifice of our soldiers.
Even now, our serving members face challenges of budget cuts, limited and aging equipment and frequent political upheaval in addition to an enemy that poses a very real threat. It is a tough job that I don't anticipate will get any easier in the near future. However Canadian soldiers continue to make us proud, despite - or perhaps in part because of - these challenges. The calibre of our soldiers remains world class, which is significant when you consider the force reduction that has taken place over the last 10-20 years.
It is the individual Canadian soldier then, not his equipment nor the politician creating policy, that keep Canada's international reputation so enviable and for that, you have my thanks and my respect.
Happy Canada Day, and wherever you are, take a moment to say a quick thanks to those who help make Canada a country to be proud of. I know I will.
Cheers
Mike Bobbitt
Army.ca Owner
P.S. I hope you like the new "red" theme, it will be in place during Canada Day weekend.
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