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Sure hope this Aussie movie (release this summer) makes its way over here.  I've read a few books that covered the battle (some more than others) and there was a decent documentary done on it.  Most Aussie films I've seen tend to be well done...

http://www.cfpsa.com/en/psp/Sp/PhotoVote2008/Default.aspx Be sure to check out all photos before making your choice and remember, you can only vote once. Voting closes at 4pm EST on November 7th, 2008. Your vote could make you the winner of a Toshiba Digital Picture Frame. Cheers FDL  :cdn:

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, announced today the awarding of 11 Military Valour Decorations—three Stars and eight Medals—to members of the Canadian Forces who displayed gallantry and devotion to duty in combat. She also...

Well the summer Blockbuster movie season is upon us!!! :) Which is on your must see list??? 1.  Indiana Jones 4 2.  The Dark Knight 3.  Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian 4.  The Incredible Hulk 5.  Get Smart 6.  WALL-E 7.  Sex and the City 8.  Kung Fu Panda 9.  The Happening (by M Night...

See link for details.  Timely for Remembrance Day. http://start.shaw.ca/start/enCA/News/WorldNewsArticle.htm?src=w111046A.xml FDL  :cdn:

Hi - I'll be competing in the ICTF World Cup in St Albert Alberta (Servus Centre) from 19-21 Oct 07.  A portion of the proceeds will be going to the Military Family Fund. Attached below is the helmet I'll be wearing while competing.  It has the names of all our fallen on it and it is my tribute...

Well its "Blockbuster" season again!!!  Which of these summer releases is on your wishlist?? 1.  Spiderman 3 2.  Pirates of the Caribbean 3 3.  Shrek 3 4.  Bourne Ultimatum 5.  Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 6.  Ocean's Thirteen 7.  Rush Hour 3 8.  Live Free or Die Hard 9. ...

Link is to an article about Canada's involvement in Afghanistan written for an American veteran audience.  Its a pretty good read.  Note: File is a pdf file. http://army.ca/deleteme/vfw.pdf Cheers. FDL :cdn:

Not sure if anyone aware. Thursday March 29, 2007 at 8pm on CBC-TV http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/crazyeights.html Video clip - http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/video_player.html?crazyeights_promo Cheers FDL :cdn:

Hope no one minds, just read a piece written by Padre Crawford Op Archer Roto 1 and I believe a portion of it is worth quoting. "Canadian soldiers are fascinating people. They push the limits of conventional morality without apology in terms of their social behaviour, and yet will without...

A good editorial in the Toronto Sun: http://www.torontosun.com/News/Columnists/Warmington_Joe/2006/08/05/1720568.html FDL :cdn:

Despite prayers, CTV's Steve Chao just confirmed 1 Cdn died, and 3 were injured, 1 seriously, in a vehicle accident while in a resupply convoy near Kandahar. Release of name delayed at family request Truly sad news. RIP FDL :cdn:

Need a little help, hope I can find it here. Anyone know where I can find green/brown loose fit Under Armour T-shirts in Edmonton?  Loved mine from last tour (bought in KAF), need new ones. Cheers FDL :cdn:

An excellent article from todays Edmonton Sun http://www.edmontonsun.com/SpecialSections/Terror/2005/09/16/1220267.html Staying busy in Kandahar cheers; FDL :cdn:

So 9er Domestic's sister was asking why do we do it?  Why do we willing go where we can get ourselves killed or maimed when there are safer professions out there? So what is it troops?  Patriotism - money - adventure - gongs - someones got to do it!  Why do you "risk it all" for queen and...

The body of the missing SEAL was recovered.  He was found near where the other 2 died.  Apparently died in the firefight and was not captured. RIP SEAL http://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/07/10/afghan.seal/index.html FDL  :cdn:

Am thinking about buying a pair of desert SWAT originals for my upcoming tour.  Can anyone tell me how their pair held up to the daily grind (granted I will not "abuse" them to the same extend a grunt will!!) The pair I tried on seem comfortable :D FDL  :cdn:

Just saw on CBC Newsworld Business Report that some financial think-tank out of New York is now estimating that fuel could likely rise to $105 (US) a barrel!!  That's twice the cost as now!!  Can you imagine fuel at $1.78 a litre (in Alberta)??  Holy CR*P!!!  Time to think about a new economy...

Am putting together various "threat" items to have ready to brief next week. Came across this on Militaryphotos.net.  Since I am not a SME on thermal I pose this question to you, does this sound legit?? Any insulator will help lower your thermal signature. Some are better than others. In an...

Is anyone aware of a company that manufactures CADPAT 1 or 2 man shelters???   I know the material exists (I have a few coated nylon stuff sacks in CADPAT made by Brookwood USA!!) and I think a tent along the lines of what's available from US Cavalry (see link) would be a good seller/investment...