It's a shame that they don't issue the NDI 75 anymore. I recently lost my wallet, and with it, my NDI 75. It was an official document and the only tangible proof of service. I've requested a CF One card only because I need it for luggage fee waivers, but it won't be the same - there's no...
In contract to Air Canada, WestJet's media release doesn't specify that it includes retired CAF personnel, in addition to those serving. Has anyone here used the West Jet baggage discount as a retired CAF member?
http://westjet2.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=597
His last Tweet, from last Sunday 22 Feb, reads:
"A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory."
Thank you for the memories, Leonard Nimoy.
Sharing a couple of pieces of info about Mark's funeral and memorial service, as fol:
Saturday 28 Feb at Comox BC:
http://www.comoxvalleyecho.com/news/local/search-and-rescue-technician-funeral-to-be-held-in-the-comox-valley-1.1773220
Turesday, 3 Mar at Bathurst NB...
I know this is different from severance, but my "immediate" unreduced annuity from a medical release took two years to calculate and start payments. This was a Res F pension. When anyone gets out, they'd better have a steady source of income for a while, and not be relying on funds they're...
Some more information here, including further descriptions of how the search went, and pic # 4/11 showing the accident location & his eventual recovery site.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/mark-salesse-avalanche-recovery-operation-explained-by-parks-canada-1.2955619
Without getting into factors in this particular situation, I'd be interested in finding out more about the protocols, in general, for CAF mbrs wearing avalanche transceivers when training in the mountains.
My thoughts are with Mark's family, and his unit. He was a good friend.
Hear hear...
An update on the extent of the avalanche and snowfall: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/searchers-hope-for-2nd-shot-to-find-missing-search-and-rescue-technician-291365831.html. [Edit: they've since changed the story at this link - the previous version mentioned that he was believed...
Haven't heard this through the CoC yet, but CBC (Steve Rukavina) is reporting that CAF mbrs are ordered not to wear uniforms in public unless "on active duty".
Just because something's on Twitter doesn't necessarily mean it's ok for Army.ca to join in the dissemination. Media agencies, for example, often refrain from publishing info that's available elsewhere.
The reporters in the area are tweeting that they are being told by police to get inside a building NOW, but they can't, because all the buildings are on lock-down. Mayhem! I hope emergency management folks take note. Meanwhile, this is probably exactly what the shooters wanted. >:(
The news story on cbc.ca has a live feed, updated every few seconds it looks like; lots of pictures of journalists waiting around, but some interesting reports as well.
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