I missed it too much

[keaner]

After some research and a bit of soul-searching, I'm getting back in.

Tonight, I went down to the local Armoury, met with a Recruiter and filled out a 'Verification of Service'. Once someone somewhere agrees I am who I say I am we'll take the next step into the Reserves...


Cheers


and I promise to quit changing my username  ;D

 

[Hockeycaper]

Welcome back 

 

[keaner]

Thanks....

..no emoticon for crossed fingers...

 

[GAP]

Thanks....

..no emoticon for crossed fingers...

 

[Spring_bok]

Good Luck.  A bit of experience is always a vuluable asset to the reserves when employed properly.

 

[2 Cdo]

After some research and a bit of soul-searching, I'm getting back in.

Tonight, I went down to the local Armoury, met with a Recruiter and filled out a 'Verification of Service'. Once someone somewhere agrees I am who I say I am we'll take the next step into the Reserves...


Cheers


and I promise to quit changing my username  ;D

Found myself in your shoes back in 1993 and soon joined the "Two time Loser Club". ;D  Now after a little bit of soul-searching I find myself looking forward to retirement next year, and still young enough to enjoy it! good luck and hope everything works out for you!

 

[keaner]

I'm just hoping there is enough to keep my interest. As was explained to me, this particular Reserve unit I went to has no entitlement for my trade but do have some 'general maintenance' slots open (not the correct term but basically slots where they can fill with ex-EME). Not sure what that entails but I am sure it means - at the least - no test equipment, tools, CFTO's, authorization to sign tags, etc....basically no trade. Nonetheless, I do want to contribute and they did say they could use a qual MCpl to train BMQ's....guess I'll find out.

One thing I did notice was they have an A+ facility.

http://www.army.dnd.ca/21service_battalion/english/New_Armoury/Armoury_e.shtm

 

[windsorftw]

Good luck BillBarilko.
Being from Windsor, I can attest that the 21 Service Batallion has one of the best facilities money can buy.  The local police force, E & K Scots and the Windsor Regiment all train in the same facility. 
Having stepped in there myself, you'll be quite awed at the size and equipment available.


Have fun!