mariomike said:That's interesting. My uncle was in the RCAF. The entire 7-man crew ( Lancaster ) went MIA in eastern France six weeks after D-Day.
If you don't mind me asking, did your relative survive the war?
mariomike said:That's good news. He was one of the lucky ones.
I was in Cadets from about age 12 onward and it was my escape from shitty situations. I squeaked through high-school and it was a one way ticket out of my ghetto ass neighbourhood.
16 years later, best decision I ever made. I'd probably be in jail, homeless, or dead if I didn't join.
Not sure exactly how it started, my granddad was a WWII Veteran (yes, I'm older now, in my 40s). I grew up in a very disciplined and regulated environment. Came to Canada, became a nurse. Was hoping to be existing in a professional environment, working with disciplined people because patients' lives are at stake. No way, in Canada you can't even tell a colleague they are late or doing substandard job without being called a bully... I've never been late to work, never. I am hoping to find a place that holds people to the highest standards. It seems like CAF might be the place. I do realize I might be wrong. But I want to find out and to become a nurse with CAF. I can't tell I'm excited about shooting things like others here, but I could if I need to. If I have free time and want to watch a movie, I would usually choose something about Middle East conflicts, if available. When traveling I'd only go to military museums or old ships/submarines. Photos of the medics and nurses being transported in a Globemaster make my heart beat faster. Hopefully CAF and I would benefit from each other.
Welcome to our world. Good luck in your future endeavours.Not sure exactly how it started, my granddad was a WWII Veteran (yes, I'm older now, in my 40s). I grew up in a very disciplined and regulated environment. Came to Canada, became a nurse. Was hoping to be existing in a professional environment, working with disciplined people because patients' lives are at stake. No way, in Canada you can't even tell a colleague they are late or doing substandard job without being called a bully... I've never been late to work, never. I am hoping to find a place that holds people to the highest standards. It seems like CAF might be the place. I do realize I might be wrong. But I want to find out and to become a nurse with CAF. I can't tell I'm excited about shooting things like others here, but I could if I need to. If I have free time and want to watch a movie, I would usually choose something about Middle East conflicts, if available. When traveling I'd only go to military museums or old ships/submarines. Photos of the medics and nurses being transported in a Globemaster make my heart beat faster. Hopefully CAF and I would benefit from each other.