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    Identifying old stores in the RQ

    So we were clearing out boxes of dust collectors in the RQ and came across a triwall labeled 'Riot Helmets' with no NSN. I figure there could be someone that could help identify it. The helmet looks like our (now older) helmets we just switched from except the back is very vertical rather than...
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    CF's effects on Marriage and Family

    As has been stated, this is more of a relationship issue, but I will spout my 2 rubles. Your question alone has many variables and 99% of them all revolve in how your relationship is with your family. I can/will share a few examples of myself and friends of mine. -A friend of mine did his...
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    Boyfriend joining the military, what should I expect?

    As stated by others here, it all depends on your definition of "career". There are certain jobs you can get that allow for countrywide transfers. My wife works for one of the big-chain banks and can put in for a transfer to the nearest branch if I am to transfer. I am sure that there are other...
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    Couple of Questions

    You join and you are entitled to 20d/yr right from the get-go. As a new recruit, there is very little say you have on when and where you spend this (ie. "I want to burn 5d annual leave so I can go to Florida during the college 'Spring Break'"). Your CoC will essentially tell you how to burn your...
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    Wounded Warrior: Personal Story

    Today marks the 8th anniversary of the day I was bombed. I’ve come to not mourn it nor celebrate it; I simply note it. It was a day that has forever changed my life but it is not the only day that has done so. Being sworn into the CAF drastically changed my life as well. Yes, you can be cynical...
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    Why The "Why?" Question?

    I may not be the 'new member' audience you are looking for, but I get asked this every year when I go and talk to schools during Veteran's Week. I believe the question is a common one for anyone that would risk their own lives to help other. Police and fire dept are likely asked the same thing...
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    Food

    Depends on the base as to what is usually served and when. I have 10yrs with Edmonton, Wainwright and St Jean. -From my experience- Thursdays are usually steak and potatoe nights. You'll occasionally have a seafood night with shrimp and such. Chicken frequently makes an appearance on the menu as...
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    Wounded Warrior: Personal Story

    @Trucker You have my condolences for your loss. I can't even begin to fathom how that would feel. No, it wasn't derailsing cuz you tied it right back into the topic though. Thank you for your appreciation though. @Strike Essentially that is what it all about. It took me 2yrs to learn that I...
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    Wounded Warrior: Personal Story

    @Loachman In all honesty, it wasn't hard to write. I do the abridged version when I talk to schools during Veteran's Week. It used to suck retelling the story, and I even used to omit the embarassing parts of how dumb I truely was back then. No point to dwell on it now as everything I did...
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    Wounded Warrior: Personal Story

    A big thing that I found that have me strength to continue on was people believing I had the strength to do so. Yes there were days that I wanted to laze around but the more people believed in me and kept pushing my capabilities, the more I did. I suppose that army mentality where you push on...
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    Wounded Warrior: Personal Story

    -<cont.>- My Occupational Therapist (OT) met me at probably the worst period in my life and she helped me out of it. She didn't tackle the huge tasks first, but rather the easy things and in turn, they would support the healing of the major things. I had to learn to not be so angry; I had to...
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    Wounded Warrior: Personal Story

    So I am going to share a story about an aspect of the military that is seldom talked about - injuries. We all know it is a fact of the job when we enroll but very few people know what it entails. At the beginning of my injury, I found this to be especially true as it was only then that I...
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    Infantry Soldier Trade CLOSED!

    According to the mirror thread started by the OP at http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/110262/post-1224237.html#msg1224237, the infantry trade is open right now. Scroll to DAA's comment and read from then on. A quote right from his later post says: Edit: Spelling though there's prolly others...
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    Infantry Soldier Trade CLOSED!

    Here is my take on things: Do you want to go artillery? Sure it's open and people may say 'oh, you can switch trades once you're in' which is partially true. Here is what happens: Say you get in as an arty troop. In basic, they'll ask if anyone wants to change trades. You say yes and they check...
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    Fitness for Operational Requirements of CAF Employment ( FORCE )

    Thanks to physio, I god to do a portion of the test that, personally, I was uneasy about - the 80m up/down run. I went in thinking '50sec...that's insane!'. I didn't run hard, nearly biffed it on the second time back, and did just fine. Had to do 2 sets of that portion of the test and I can say...
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