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Hi Tess, My apologies. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I look forward to all replies. Tony

Hello, I am a freelance writer who is writing a profile on Guy Parent the new Ombudsman of Veteran Affairs, for Ottawa Magazine. I was wondering if there are any members of Army.ca that would be willing to be interviewed about their thoughts on the new Ombudsman? I am interested in hearing from...

Hello folks, Brian Dyck, an Ottawa police officer, former CF member and JTF2 operator is dying of ALS.  Some of you may know Brian from serving with him, others may have come to know him through recent media coverage.  Diagnosed only late last year, Brian was surprised when Veteran's Affairs...

Thanks for the info folks.  Ya, it's not too big of a deal.  I was just hoping to get them with a little more than 3 days to spare.  I can't see there being too much of a difference between Borden and St. Jean.  I guess we'll find out soon enough.

Hey guys (and gals). :) I hear that the RC in Ottawa is really busy right now.  I guess they're having fun processing everyone and doing their selection boards. Dyno - did you get your Borden Joining Instructions when you went in to sign everything or did you have to download it?  The...

Thanks for posting this Dyno.  I swear in on the 4th and leave on the 7th.  It'll be a mad dash to get some shopping done. :)

I'm heading out on September 7th to start the course on the 8th.  I'm coming from Ottawa.

Excellent posts!  Thank-you gentlemen!

Howdy Folks, I am wondering if anyone knows how RFT PL works?  I understand that it's to assist in bringing recruits up to the basic military fitness standards, but does anyone know exactly how it works?  Is it simply the same program but with extra PT?  Or, is it mostly PT and only once you...

Thanks for all of the info folks. Re: posting to a field ambulance - that's exactly what I'm hoping for.  Might as well get down and dirty while the body can still handle it. :-)

Hello Folks, A quick background on me: I'm 33 and am enlisting in the new year.  After getting my weight issues under control and losing 200 pounds, I am now ready to begin a lifelong career dream. What I'm interested in knowing is how things are shaping up in the Med Tech trade now.  Most of...