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I've been following a few threads here on medals and awards but I have contributed little as I am a "new" Canadian and even though I have served, I just might not have earned the right as a Canadian yet.  But I am baffled, no I must say astounded at the way awards for bravery are treated here in...

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1110AP_Navy_SEAL_Killed.html Friday, October 13, 2006 · Last updated 8:13 p.m. PT SEAL falls on grenade to save comrades By THOMAS WATKINS ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER       This photo provided by the U.S. Navy shows Navy SEAL Michael A. Monsoor, left, on...

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1152AP_McHale_Deployment.html Friday, October 13, 2006 · Last updated 4:24 a.m. PT Defense official recalled to active duty By LOLITA C. BALDOR ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER   WASHINGTON -- Paul McHale, a top civilian Pentagon official and a former...

The start of justice, now let's see it continue.

Everyone is free to have an opinion.

In the UK we have found that the key is that the Regimental existenceas you put it continues.  For example, look at the new Royal Regiment of Scotland.  The Battalions have continued the traditions of the founding regiments:  (From the Regimental website ...

CTD PM inbound.

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/DefencePolicyAndBusiness/WereGoingToSeeThisThroughGeneralDannattOnIraq.htm We’re going to see this through: General Dannatt on Iraq 13 Oct 06 The professional head of the Army, General Richard Dannatt, has issued a statement today, 13 October 2006...

Do you read russian by chance?

When using the spell check today, I noticed that it added a letter to the word that it corrected i.e. "ssentence"and then it would take the space out from between the next word, i.e. "ssentenceto".  Is this just me or am I finally loosing it?

There you go Veronica trying to put us all out of work!  What I am going to do, try selling LAV's to farmers.  LMAO

Let me put this tactfully.  STAY IN YOUR LANE!  If you can't contribute something constructive to the discusion, then please don't contribute anything.  Your attempt at humour didn't wash.

Very high operating costs on these things, that seems to be the reason that they are hard to get rid of.  At least from what I've heard.  My 2 cents.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-2399971,00.html The Times October 12, 2006 Glad to be home, but Paras mourn 16 lost in action By Michael Evans, Defence Editor   Major Hew Williams greets his one-year-old son, Ieuan, on arrival at the Colchester Garrison (Chris Harris)  ...

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/ComingHome3ParaBattlegroupTalkAboutTheirBattleWithTheTaliban.htm Coming home: 3 Para Battlegroup talk about their battle with the Taliban 12 Oct 06 450,000 rifle and machine gun rounds, 7,500 mortar rockets and 4,000 light...

They are talking about "Our Lads" (Yes I mean Canadian)! http://www.armytimes.com/story.php?f=1-292925-2168008.php Air, ground attacks kill 94 Taliban in Afghanistan By Noor Khan Associated Press KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — NATO and Afghan forces killed 94 Taliban fighters in airstrikes and...

UPDATE http://www.fbi.gov/page2/oct2006/gadahn101106.htm MOST WANTED TERRORIST American Charged With Treason 10/11/06 A 28-year-old California man has been indicted on federal charges of treason and providing material support to a terrorist group for making a series of propaganda videotapes...

Hey, I've sold all kind of things here.  Even hired someone to cut my lawn here.

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/HistoryAndHonour/TwiggFirstArcticEmblemsSignifyNationsGratitude.htm Twigg: first Arctic Emblems signify Nation's gratitude 11 Oct 06 The first Arctic Emblems were today, Wednesday 11 October 2006, presented to Veterans by new Veterans' Minister...

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/ChangingOfTheGuardOutgoingCommanderPaysTributeToexceptionalBritishForces.htm Changing of the guard - outgoing Commander pays tribute to 'exceptional' British Forces 11 Oct 06 The outgoing Commander of the British Task Force in...