Recent content by Vagabond

An update! Well, in a very short period of time, things have started to roll along smashingly. I got the call at the start of March: "We're interested in you! Due to your prior application, we want to do your medical first" Medical occurred 12 March 2012. Was reviewed by the...

Well, taking the plunge again on Monday. I have all my supporting documents, my copies, my copies of copies, my references, all of that lined up. I was told by the CFRC Calgary desk staff to send my app in to the online version, as all the trades I wish to enter are currently closed, but looking...

Well, went and talked to a Lt(N) at CFRC Calgary today. Gave me a good rundown on both the highs and lows of shipboard life as well as duty structure (cleaning stations, standing watch while alongside, etc), occupational level advice (he says I would probably be best suited for NavComm based on...

Good advice! I believe Tecumseh trains on Wednesday nights (will confirm at CFRC today). Thanks

yes.. another one of THOSE threads  ::) Sorry  :facepalm: Anyways, ever since I've learned that I can potentially apply again for the CF  :warstory: , I've been looking through the recruiting site and drafting up a list of trades that interest me. Hitting the pause button for a second, I guess...

That was the call I wanted  ;D The Medical Sergeant and Medical Officer both reviewed the details I gave the Admin Corporal at the Med center of CFRC Calgary. They said that, as long as I do not do my medical review BEFORE January 2012 (99% unlikely), I will be treated as a "normal, healthy...

I understand that. I guess it was some of my hope seeping out through my fingerstips there  :facepalm: I just got off the phone with the medical section at CFRC Calgary. The med tech is going to check with her supervising officer, although by the guidelines she had in her "book of standards,"...

I appreciate the input so far in this thread. I think that I might be a "considered case" because I have had no physical limitations because of my previous stones, as documented by both my surgeon (who did the renal colic) and a follow up physical I have had in the past few months. I have been...

Wow... I forgot that the Inf/Arm/Arty was my original app... I changed my primary choice to NCIOp back then. These days, I'm looking for more communications/computer related positions, although I still hope it's a field position, like an LCIS tech or some such :D

History: I applied for NCM Infantryman 1st choice, Armoured 2nd, Arty 3rd, back in 2008 at CFRC Calgary, age 26. In very late 2006, I had a renal colic (a kidney stone that got stuck in the ureter tube leading to the bladder) that needed surgery (don't even ask about how it was done *shudder*)...

I know the pains of waiting. I initially applied to the CF as an infantryman in 2008, got all the way to medical and BLAMMO... kidney stone history got me. I was told I needed to be 100% clear of stones (as in stones that require medical assistance to remove) for 5 years. January 2012 is the 5...

Well, my hopes of getting in this year have been pretty much dashed :| I have just come through an upper intestinal infection that got pretty bloody close to my liver. As it is, I'm on appendicitis and liver infection watch for 4 months. Have to get blood taken every week :( The military...

I was looking up Canadian Forces videos on YouTube and came across this stunner. It's incredibly well together... and I think the very first time that a Nickelback song fit a video so well. The ending really drives home what all current, past and aspiring members of the armed forces do it all...

Now, I know that this has been posted many many times on these boards like "how do I gain arm strength?" and "what's a good running distance per day?" For me, my current job requires me to walk around 5-7 kilometers per day, 75% of that time being physically active. In case you're wondering, I...