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7848 and climbing by leaps and bounds... over 8100 at 09:44 Aug 23... Good Idea and one which needs to be pushed to all friends of the forces Regards Norm Out

I just 2 cents, A Friend of mine was given a link to a US web site: www.military.com and found this rather interesting Post. although the issue here is the ignorance of Civvies and Child soldiers. I also thought that the writers perspective was useful in pointing out that our military forces...

Civilian instructor with local Army Cadet corp, in GTA

OK here comes a list of recommended Surplus stores for the TO area... BTW check out the regular forums as this subject has been conversed and commented on as to the best picks out there.. ======================================= Beaver Surplus Exchange, 3269 Dufferin St, Toronto (south of...

I like my large Double double with a Boston Cream or a Blueberry muffin, goes down really good and never backfires .... :D as for the number of stores well drive through the big town of Midland Ont. there 12,000 people and I think my last count was 5 stores with drive throughs sprinkled across...

OK... surplus stores... here‘s my GTA. List... Beaver‘s Surplus Exchange 3269 Dufferin St., 416-784-1161 The Army Store 20 Bermondsey Rd, Unit #5, 416-759-8038 Angies Outdoor & Surplus 80 Dunlop st, Barrie, 705-721-1776 Save-More Surplus store 114 Queen St. E., 416368-3536 Creative Outdoor...

to back up thoses already posted... 1] Maj. Gen L. MacKenzie 2] Sir John A. MacDonald 3] Lester B. Pearson 4] Farley Mowatt 5] Terry Fox thats all so far

This Topic is interesting and has become more so... and this is just a sidebar to the original question but it also will answer the question ... Just read... Is there a difference between Army cadets and Scouts? Right now I would say yes and No... Why??? well the funny thing is .. is that...

I have been reading the Wet Weather Boots postings with great interest. According to the Clothe the Soldier site, the contract went to HH Brown of Richmond Que...so my question is ... Is there a civy equivalent to the Wet Weather Boot and who would be the source for these boots.

To add to the list, we are between Alberta Clippers here and we just had another crazy drive... Stop and go on the 404 ....you know the kind I mean... the locals here seem to be under the impression R is for race, especially when there is snow on the ground... Took me 2 hrs to come into work...

Sorry about that... I was under the impression that DEU was new shorthand for CADPAT BDU or Combats, depending on which side of the 49th you live on. I have Edited my original post to reflect the correction. Thanks NR

Rumors abound about the problems with CADPAT and how it wears out.. fades and other issues. I wonder if there are a few of the members who could comment on how well the new CADPAT uniforms are working out... personal experiences etc. 1] What types of problems are you running into with CADPAT...

Hello All This has been interesting so far.... one thought though, with Job Protection Legislation you might!! start getting more experienced, mature and willing reservist volunteers. Yes!!! the "Family" and the "Mortgage" come into this decision. But you are more likely going to get...

To get back onto the original topic What does the CF need if it recieved the cash? 1] More recruits, better trained, actually the same training as regs., one standard for all. 2] Better integration of Res. and Reg. forces, a total force concept. I believe each unit should be able to work in...

Does any one have an explanation for NDBC?? Usually used to describe a kit bag or travel pack of some sort? web search shows nothing at all....

Mark 3‘s please, Been wearing them as civy wear for over 4 years.. Even nicer when I get a good broken in set from surplus... I wear them year in and out... Oh yes a good insole and plenty of spit and shine to help keep them dry too. I usually get about 2 years wear, pounding the streets, out...

Re: Did you eventually get in Norm? I know my psoriasis like the back of my hand, and know that it wouldnt pose a problem. Whats the best course of action do you think? Not informing them? Did I get In???...No I did not...But thats water under the bridge. If you do not come straight with MO...

In regard to Psoriasis and the CF. I know from experience, the CF will not accept you as a recruit. I know I was turned away at the medical, for the reg‘s back in the 80‘s. Reason was if your condition flares up while on manouvres, you become a casualty, the CF wants to keep them to a...

Interesting comments and points gentlemen/ladies? Question is... What is Canada to you... a place to live in, raise kids in, make money in, have opinions even if we can not always speak them aloud..... On racisicm: There are various form of derogatory comments( names:which describe the...

Hey Gage... sorry to say this but as you have read from all of these folks here.. School is important.. even in the military.. If you are interested in the military that much and you want to join up... Great, but as suggested... the best advice is join the Reserves.... Finish school, grade 12...