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Combat cutbacks: Conservatives target the military budget
Macleans.ca
Back when Canada's military was deploying waves of combat troops to Afghanistan, top officers would often talk about the demanding “operational tempo.” In those days, the tempo of political events designed to highlight enthusiastic Conservative support ...
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Harper says Canada may help a UN-led Mali mission, but rules out combat
Globe and Mail
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has opened the door to a long-term Canadian military presence in Mali, while explicitly refusing any combat role in the African country. Mr. Harper said a Canadian transport plane will remain active as part of the ongoing ...
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Trillium Response trains soldiers in harsh winter conditions
Wawatay News
Contingents from the Canadian army, the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Rangers took part in Exercise Trillium Response, an annual field training exercise aimed at developing and maintaining the armed forces' capability and expertise to ...
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Airbus Military A400M receives full civil type certificate from EASA
Canadian Skies
Airbus Military has received full Type Certification for the A400M new generation airlifter, marking a critical step towards delivery of the first aircraft to the French Air Force. Award of the Type Certificate makes the A400M the world's first large ...
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2 CAV contingent to attend this ROLLING THUNDER XXVI. The actual ride is 26 May but there are a wknd of events and activities 24-26 May.

Trapper and possibly additional pers from 1 CAV will be departing from Moncton (after SN) to ride south to RT26.

We anticipate to RV with 1 CAV, who are heading south from Kingston and then both formations riding into Washington DC on Friday 24 May.

All that to say if this event is on your bucket list and you want to get it done this year we need your return ASAP, mainly to secure accommodations close to the site so that we don't end up in the back 40 as we say. Depending on our numbers there may be rooms still available at the Holiday Inn with 1 CAV, who already have reservations. The route plan with date/time group for departing Canada, stops along the way etc will follow, but anticipate a couple day ride to and from, it's 1200kms plus to Washington DC one way from St. Stephen. Like I've mentioned the big item is to secure enough accommodation, soon. You can always cancel a room but to try and book at the last minute may be difficult. This event has biker attendance in the thousands from across the US and Canada.

So think about it, and if you're interested, contact Grizzly or myself soon, by next Monday, so we can start the planning.

mtd.dragoon@hotmail.com OR earle_eastman@hotmail.com

Editors Side note, if anybody ever wanted to go to the WALL, Do it before you can't. I was there in 1994 for Rolling Thunder V11. Will never forget for as long I live.

Funny but true CBC News Story

Calgary zookeeper fired after gorillas raid kitchen

Calgary Zoo says the door to the kitchen area near the gorilla exhibit was unlocked

Last Updated: Mar 13, 2013 11:23 AM MT

The Calgary zookeeper who accidentally allowed gorillas to escape their enclosure has been fired.
Several gorillas gained access to a kitchen area last Friday after a "gorilla-proof" door was improperly locked. One staff member received minor injuries and was treated in hospital after discovering the gorillas in the off-limits area.

 

 

American Veterans News

Purple Heart recipient recalled for bringing honor to African-American war ...
Jackson Clarion Ledger (blog)
In 1997, then-President Bill Clinton awards Leroy Ramsey, who championed the recognition of African-American veterans. Meridian native Leroy Ramsey, a World War II veteran who helped founded the African-American Museum on Long Island, will buried ...
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Huge VA disability backlog frustrates local veterans
Q13 FOX
Nearly 25,000 vets in the Seattle are waiting for their benefits in a backlog that, the report says, has tripled since 2010. Greg Kotanchick, the assistant supervisor of Seattle Disabled American veterans, waited four years for his own VA claim to go ...

Canadian Armed Forces News, Canadian Military News,Canadian Veterans News

War of 1812 monument design contest on hold

A local artist competing to design a War of 1812 monument for Parliament Hill says he's in the dark about what's happening with the contest.

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 06:08:17 EDT

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Five ways Harper is rebranding the government
Globe and Mail
In its latest exercise in rebranding, Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government is underlining that the country's soldiers carry guns with its quiet decision to refer to the military as the Canadian Armed Forces. In the past, the government has used ...
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Home»News»National»Toronto police say 2 missing Highway of Heroes ...
570 News
Print; Text: a A. A mock-up of a Highway of Heroes plaque is shown in a photo released on is shown in a handout photo, released on Wednesday March 6, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Toronto Police. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Toronto Police ...
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Veterans await court's decision on settlement
TheChronicleHerald.ca
Some 7,500 Canadian Forces veterans with disabilities should learn within weeks if the Federal Court will approve an $887.8-million settlement for pension clawbacks going back more than 35 years. Both the lawyers for those in the class-action lawsuit ...
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Minister Findlay Tours Facility Where Investments in Equipment for the ...
Marketwire (press release)
RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 13, 2013) - The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Q.C., Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Delta - Richmond East, along with the Honourable James Moore, Minister ...
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'Canadian Armed Forces' rebranding places emphasis on guns, not people
Yahoo! News Canada (blog)
…A small but notable change in how the Canadian government refers to our military could signify a rebranding effort for the army or a gradual shift in the role guns play in our culture. A decision to refer to the army as the “Canadian Armed Forces ...
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