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Congratulations to RCAF Captain Chris "LIME" Swartz for earning the TOPGUN accreditation during his exchange/posting with the United States Navy while training at the USN Fighter Weapons School! Story in the following link, including some awestriking photos of carrier training...

The Canadian Armed Forces first female general has passed away. More on the following link from the Ottawa Citizen: https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/sheila-hellstrom-1935-2020-canadas-first-female-general-was-a-trailblazer-for-women-in-the-military RIP Ma'am. :cdn:

Sadly, we apparently now have to think twice about once awarding a VC to a Canadian. Shameful.

Attached is a link to an interesting article regarding the potential to retroactively award the Victoria Cross to members of the Canadian Armed Forces who served in Afghanistan. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/victoria-cross-afghanistan-rick-hillier-1.5796078

Such a tragedy.

Thanks to all for your corrections & contributions. Cheers, Walt

Seeking info please; I have previously seen a photo of a CAF member of the health services branch wearing an air force uniform, 3B order of dress, with a small gold metal medical caduceus pin surmounted with a crown, worn above the left shirt pocket. I would appreciate learning who is/was...

Thanks for that! Walt

Hello Forum Members, I hope that everyone is doing well in this "crazy Covid time". I'm seeking current badges pertaining to the RCCS branch . Additionally, I am interested in any insignia which is currently worn, or would have been worn on operations, such as Afghanistan, Ukraine, etc. I would...

:goodpost:  Eloquently stated. Thank you NS.

You offered the opportunity. I'm asking "why?" regarding your statement about the border wall. Take care.

OK. My "bad" then for not understanding your reference (as I shake my head). Take care.

:rofl: In these stressful times, we can probably use a good dose of humour! Please share your experiences regarding circumstances  when you felt that "It seemed like a good thing to do at the time", but the results were not as expected. Given the number of military folks on this forum, I expect...

Well Donald H, I'm curious. Within your posts, you often refer to "we" or "we're". Who or what is "we"?

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I joined the CAF purposefully, by choice. Though I had many other opportunities for employment, as sappy as it may be interpreted, I chose to serve my country. As the old recruiting slogan stated, "IT'S NOT A JOB, IT'S AN ADVENTURE". I have no regrets. It takes an extremely special and solid...

Good call Weinie regarding the chemical hand/feet warmers. I would add a Styptic Pencil to stem bleeding from minor cuts. Depending on the circumstance, "skin glue" may not be effective.

The museum offers flights in several of their aircraft in order to raise funds. Cost for a 1 hour flight in the Lancaster is $3,600. Walt

Thank you Orca73 for taking the time to post. All the best, Walt

BTN, Thank you for the courtesy of your response. Walt