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I consider it pure folly to hold out our rule of law (Christian influenced) to this Islamic fundamentalist country.  But maybe we should not intervene if the majority want to live the life according to an archaic set of rules.  If it works for them, and they all agree, should we stay out of it...

                                                                                              Men fall down                                                               Women fall down

Congratulation to the men and women involved in the rescue of three hostages in Iraq.  On a related note, the Christian Peacekeepers that speak out against the war in Iraq succeed in not only raising the ire of those who are fighting on the ground, they also challenge every Canadian to get...

In these times of "educating" the public on why were are in Afghanistan, I bristle at the inference that some members of the CF's should also get behind our cause over there. Granted, we have changed our role as peace keepers to include one of military control, if necessary.  So  these are the...

I was through Cornwallis in 66.  Before tri-service. I was Navy and my unit was Skeena 3/66.  The last basic for the year for four months.  Right after that I believe it went  from 16 weeks to 26 weeks.  We had gas simulation in the final weeks - never forget it.  After that it was a short jaunt...

Hua. Mike L. I was reading your take on the MPs and the College Course requirements.  You seem well informed.  I was wondering if you could help with another semi-related matter.  I am searching for archival records of persons held in in custody in CFB's.  In particular, a registrar of inmates...

Surely there is law preventing civis from wearing military uniforms in public.  I am speaking about the full regalia that is meant to convince someone that the person wearing the uniform is agenuine regular enlisted person, then that person should be made to answer to criminal charges.  Today's...

Hey does anyone know if historical  records are kept of other soldiers and enlisted men who have succumed to the physical stress that was placed on their body?  In particular, have there been any soldiers  or enlisted men that succumed while being held in a Canadian stockade.  If these records...

I was interested to learn the role of the Rangers on the west coast.  I, too, live out west and as a retired navy type and a proud patriot, I would welcome re-enlisting as the "eyes and ears" of our armed forces.  Having an Enfield issued is more symbolic of the trust and respect given to...

I too am experiencing difficulties locating service records on the medals awarded during WW11 & Korean conflict.  Perhaps the following will assist anyone having trouble locating their relatives' records. library and Archives Canada Personnel Records Unit 395 Wellington Street Ottawa, Ontario...

Hi.  How old is your father?  Was he in the Army? Navy?....Maybe you could find out when he may have taken basic by how old he is.  Usually seventeen is the earliest age to join up.  Good luck. bboyintown.