Recent content by Alex

Wow spqr, that sounds like you got a fantastic reaction from your workplace.  I think what your boss wrote was amazing.  Good for him to have that kind of attitude.  When I mentioned my desire to join the reserves to my boss, she was quite supportive as well (her brother is serving in PPCLI)...

Interesting point.  Another advantage is that certain recruits could apply earlier and use the time between their application being processed and BMQ more productively to get into better shape.  That would be pretty good motivation for some recruits.  On the other hand, I'm thinking a lot of...

I know seaforth93 is already getting enough flak for his post.. but I'm going to chime in as well. I know far more people who drink that are "normal" than people who are alcoholics.  I also know several people who have a casual beer that are in fantastic shape both mentally and physically. ...

Thanks for the words of encouragement, exsemjingo.  I look forward to joining the Forces. :)

Man, I am really glad that I found this topic.  The other day I requested documents from the recruiting website, just out of curiosity.  I'm interested in the reserves so I figured it couldn't hurt. Today I get the big yellow envelope from CF recruiting in North Bay.  My mom informs me that I...

After reading this topic, I can see both sides of the debate. I can definitely see Wesley's point of view.  Displaying family members medals once a year is an excellent way to honour them, as well as let others view what they have done. On the other hand, I don't think I could wear the medals...

Would that be the thread in your signature you were referring to? I checked it and didn't find anything :P Also, if you have the video saved to your desktop, couldn't you find the direct link to the video? I could be wrong, but try right clicking on it and clicking "properties" and seeing what...

Hey guys, Just a quick question- I could just be blind or insane, but I could have sworn that the CF recruiting site had several informational videos, including videos on BMQ, that were posted just after the site was redone. Now these videos seem to have dissapeared completely.  I'm wondering...

I'm just a civiilian but I've got some questions about Canada's submarine capability. I understand Canada has 4 Victoria Class subs recently acquired from the British. From what I read in the news, these subs apparently weren't that great of a purchase, and I think I heard that there is still 1...

I've been smoke free for about a year. Mind you I was never a huge smoker, but I was in your situation, I started with the kids at school. I think the biggest help for me was just identifying why I was smoking. For me I usually lit up because I was stressed or tired, so I usually smoked after...

Inch, I'd imagine that Sea King pilots would be retrained on the new maritime helicopter. If that's the case, how long do you think you would have to continue flying Sea Kings before being trained on the replacement?

I think I have seen a picture of a pilot wearing that patch before in the newspaper. Is it allowed, or is it discouraged for the pilots to wear them?

I used to be a lot like nbk. Sure, it's his opinion, but hardly anyone i know can take his movies with a grain of salt. Take Bowling for Columbine. The interview with the guy who supposedly helped Timothy McVeigh- obviously Michael Moore's opinion is going to look sooooo much better when he's...

Dragoon, would you say that there would be conflict between navy personnel and the civilians on the ships, like the article says? Could you see this as a possibility? I am a civilian so my knowledge is limited, but I am pretty sure that several other countries have ships with mixed personnel and...

Sorry- I was not intending any disrespect. During these elections, I think Martin capitalized on Harper being leader by calling his party the "conservative alliance" party and trying to scare central and eastern Canadians into voting Liberal. Also, the conservatives never really had a chance in...