Recent content by rasputin

Just wondering, while I was exposed to guns and planes, I don't know that I could pinpoint one specific event on that front.  The only thing I can specifically pinpoint in terms of injury is something I have never seen listed by anyone as a cause (and I don't know if it would cause long term...

I've heard that before but I've also heard it linked directly to a regiment.  Wondering if it was a nickname at any point in time?  In looking at his WWI service record, I see: 25th Battery CFA 40th Battery CFA 8th Bde Royal Flying Air Corps

Sports question here.  One theory on the naming of the Toronto Maple Leafs is that they were named after Conn Smythe's WWI regiment, referred to as the Maple Leaf regiment.  Anyone know of any record of this unit existing?

While I admire the "failure is not an option" sentiment, I think a person is wise to make sure they know everything that could or could not happen.  It's been almost 20 years since I was in CMR but I can tell you, something like 3 or 5 failed boot camp (and were subsequently released from the...

Godspeed young man! If memory serves, didn't two OCDT die doing Farnham training as well, I believe from heat exhaustion or heat stroke?

Hi All,     I'd like to hear your opinions on what you think are suitable trades based on what I provide you.  I'm asking because there are sometimes options you overlook or in some cases things aren't what you expect them to be day to day.  I can think of no better resource than the people...

To each his own.  ;) The more I think about it, I can't think of another NHL team that so frequently represents the military.  They are named after a regiment, in large part and parcel due to their principal founding father who  served in both World Wars, even organizing his own artillery...

Yup.  It does get into colours and such, which is why it may have been token asking of permission...not really sure.  Suffice to say though, one can easily see why they asked, especially given they are undoubtedly using the symbol with an eye to profiting by appealing to patriotism.

Further to the above, if you look at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, their description gives them the trade mark to the maple leaf imagery: VIENNA INFORMATION: Code Description 5.3.4 Vine leaves (except 5.3.19), plane leaves, maple leaves 5.3.14 One leaf 5.3.50 11-pointed Canadian...

No, in the world of permissions, it's a little thing called "dibsies".

If you guys like the military inspired Jets, you should probably also like the Leafs, given they were named after the Maple Leaf Regiment of World War 1.

Ask yourself which came first:  the Canadian flag or the Toronto Maple Leaf?  The current flag dates to 1965.  While some previous flags had leaves on them, none were a focal point.  The Toronto Maple Leaf symbol dates back to 1927.

OK, to provide an update to those who were kind enough to reply, I have found the following: NB can transfer between PSSA-NB and PSSA but not CFSA.  So basically any federal department save DND is OK.  That said, I would have the option to either withdraw my contributions and roll them into an...

Back when I did it for some strange reason they made us wear one of our military dress suits.  It was kind of wooly and difficult to move in.  Could never figure out why they made us do it in that as I figured they probably ruined the outfit.

Hi All,     Considering re-enlisting down the road and am trying to get some info on a few different areas.  Talked to a recruiter about this one and he really couldn't offer me any insight so I figured I'd try here in case there are some recruiters posting who would know or better yet, some...