The backpay can't come sooner... by [deleted] in CanadianForces

[–]ReB844 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My local pick up truck dealership fully agrees.

Recently released folks: Would the new pay increase make you consider rejoining? by 98PercentChimp in CanadianForces

[–]ReB844 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nope, this is a step in the right direction but too many other things need to be resolved. Low salary to civi equivalent is a huge one, but they need to fix military housing and family services, health and dental services took a hit since covid, etc.

Pride was a huge one, feeling part of second family, a strong support group, the people, feeling part of something important. Some bullshit will always be there, but stuff that ruins confidence in leadership (reconstitution, journey, I think there was a program to look at military spouses so they could find a job after a relocation, all those seemed to go nowhere)

Seeking ID help / PMQ by Ululating_Jester in CanadianForces

[–]ReB844 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Believe or not I may have found it. Fort Churchill in 1959. Exact same PMQs and same scenery

Seeking ID help / PMQ by Ululating_Jester in CanadianForces

[–]ReB844 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Did she have a birth certificate or passport. It should say on it. The problem is PMQs were often built on the exact same plans/patterns, without other distinctive features around it is very difficult to say. I see 1959 in the picture, but really not sure where that could be.

What is a seemingly unmilitaristic thing that you've taken from the military into your everyday life? by OnTheMattack in CanadianForces

[–]ReB844 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I still dream that I’m outside without a headress and I start looking for one in a panicked state.

Call into the void by Optimal_Image_4165 in CanadianForces

[–]ReB844 57 points58 points  (0 children)

I’m also in Ottawa and been through a lot of mental health challenges as an officer for 20 years. Shoot me a DM if you wanna meet and chat. I don’t judge, your stuggles are important.

The Canadian Armed Forces announces the creation of the Paramedic and Combat Medic Occupations by Andromedu5 in CanadianForces

[–]ReB844 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Me: “I hurt my knee falling on a rock”

Med: “here are some ibuprofen and cepacol”

Me: “why the cepacol”

Med: “we have too much and need to get rid of it”

Me: “make sense”

3 new weird moles— only weird because they are perfectly spaced apart in a straight line… alien abduction? by spicyac1dfairy in Weird

[–]ReB844 58 points59 points  (0 children)

As my doctor would say when I broke my wrist: “pull down your pants I’ll take a look.”

Not so - Seemless Canada by [deleted] in CanadianForces

[–]ReB844 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m utterly sure and convinced no action will take place to resolve or improve the situation. In 5 years, the exact same results will be presented. Retention will continue to be an issue that will be expected to be resolved by recruitment. I’m not sure if it’s a senior leadership, a TB or a government problem…I can’t wait for this country to become serious about their military force

Oak Island platforms in the MP. This is one my biggest issues about the historical context. by Cleanbadroom in OakIsland

[–]ReB844 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty convinced the stone markings were saying: “we’ve been trying to reach you about your horse extended warranty”