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For those in the Weapons trade that knew Hiram, he has passed away. There are no details as of yet. RIP Hiram.

Greetings, I was surfing some dutch Tank unit sites and came across a reunion in progress. The link is in Dutch, but it is pretty easy to catch the gist of it. Here it is; http://www.hohne-reunie-2010.studio-7.nl/ Gnplummer421 :cdn:

Greetings, I was curious to know whether there are Techs in A-stan, who are posting on this site. I am interested in finding out how our equipment is faring over there, specifically Guns. Cheers, Gnplummer421 :cdn:

Was just reading a story on yahoo with reference to the OPP chief stating that it is beyond their scope, will the military step in? http://news.yahoo.com/s/cpress/20061030/ca_pr_on_na/native_occupation I wondered if perhaps military intervention is appropriate here. I think back on Oka, and I...

Trying to hook up with folks who worked with the Hussars from 82-91, especially Pet/Lahr. I was C Sqn in Germany and looking for techs I worked with Gnplummer421 :cdn:

Someone at my work during lunch asked me a question about Subs. Since I'm ex-Army, I really didn't have an answer, but  I did get curious about it myself; the question.. Why do Subs not fire Torpedos straight up from underneath a ship instead of out the front toward a ship....is it an arming...

Greetings, Yesterday, I was presented with a rare opportunity to use the computer here at home. My teenager had a pile of homework, so she could not us MSN chat, and Wifey was working. After a couple of replies and posts (and a few too many wobbly-pops) I made the mistake of throwing a comment...

Can anyone tell me if ATV's are a good patrol platform for a place like Afghanistan or is it too soft of a target. I've seen some advertisments for them in Canadian Military magazine, and I wondered if we use them; Thoughts/comments Gnplummer

Hi there, I would like to know if there are Wpns techs who have served in A-stan, and how involved you were with not only the equipment, but also the soldering aspect of the mission. Thanks, Bob :cdn:

The U.N. is under "siege" in the Ivory Coast. Is this something Canada will respond to militarily, and if so, what "Task Force" would be able to respond. Are we stretched too thin or can we handle another mission right now? I'm interested in what the military minds on this forum think about this...

Greetings, I worked on Leopards :tank: in Germany in the late eighties, where are they now and what kind of shape are they in...some of them Tanks were my babies and I cared for them lovingly...want to know if they are in good hands. Thanks

Greetings, Just wanted to know if anyone has been at the school in Borden this summer and what has changed if anything...also is there any interesting new courses or postings? Also interested in hearing from some old salts that were in Germany in the late eightees. Cheers, Arte et marte Bob

I've noticed quite a few folks here have spent time in Germany at some point in their careers. I have to say, it is sad that we no longer serve there. Getting posted there was the highlight of my time in the forces, and I have so many stories and memories from that place. It would be nice to be...

Possibly a touchy question, but....... I worked for a Company called CBO (Canadian Base Operators) in Meaford for a spell, but the pay was low, and I was able to get a better job. My question is this; What is the feeling by serving members towards civilians working on Army stuff (vehicles...

I am wondering if anyone knows how an ex-miltary tradesman can find out about contract employment overseas I.E. - Bosnia/Afghanistan. Perhaps a web address or 1-800 number.

I was looking through some pics of CAT 91, where I was employed as the Wpns Tech for C sqn 8ch. We had some great times and I was wondering if anyone reading these posts can relate/remember some stories about our time in Germany. Was there 87-91.