[britbrat]

Many of our club members belong to the Canadian Forces & I suspect that numerous other clubs have CF members. Our CF members are posted to Afganistan on rotation & they and their families are under great stress.

I think that it is appropriate that both MAAC, and the Canadian modelling fraternity at large, show their support & appreciation for our Canadian Forces members.

From me personally -- thank you Canadian Forces

[Gelcoat]

Greetings,

This is a most thoughtful gesture to our own out there fighting another's cause...but also to alll Forces members out there.

I wholehearthedly associate with Britbrat to express my most sincere gratitude to our CAF partners on foreign land and to their families at home living the deepest and most profound hopes of their return.

Good courage and best to all.

John

[planecrazy]

Agreed!!!

Kick butt guys and gals!! Come home safely!!!!

We're proud of YOU!!!!

Chris

[ken park]

MAAC is also full of Vets as well as the online serving members! Thank them! - Talk to them! - you will be glad you did!!! Your on to somthing -Well done!

Iam Ken Park 23 years Army Ret - Work now as Govt Civil Svt DND!!! Still doing my part for my Country! - In other words I never left the line!

MAAC 19430L
Member of Rideau RC Flyers - Ottawa.

[Midair]

Originally Posted by ken park

MAAC is also full of Vets as well as the online serving members! Thank them! - Talk to them! - you will be glad you did!!! Your on to somthing -Well done!

Iam Ken Park 23 years Army Ret - Work now as Govt Civil Svt DND!!! Still doing my part for my Country! - In other words I never left the line!

MAAC 19430L
Member of Rideau RC Flyers - Ottawa.

Hello Ken: Army I'm Air Force, 30 years and counting.

Lets not forget that most of the men and women who currently serve over seas have left behind wives, sons, daughters, moms and dads etc. They too deserve our recognition and appreciation. It takes a very strong husband or wife to hold together the fort and “keep the homes fires burning” when a loved one is not with you and is in harms way. To those that expressed appreciation to our serving members, I’m sure that your support is well appreciated. The concern, uncertainty and apprehension that our soldiers must surely be experiencing is made more bearable when know that the country and its citizens that you represent, support and care for you.

Peter

[Patch]

Yes, we owe our military a great deal. Not only do they put their lives on the line for others, they set a good example of what Canada believes in. Who here knew britbrat used to fly a fighter jet in the RCAF?

[Mike Sebastien]

I served 29 yrs in the Air Force and recently retired. I was involved with the first Gulf War and the Somaila war and I'm glad to see that the people of Canadas view of it's military is changing.

When I joined the Air Force in 1976 the military had over 140,000 men in Uniform, when I retired from the military it had 40,000 men and most of them were officers.

Mike Sebastien

[hillmanr2]

The Canadian Forces overseas are doing a fantastic job! My prayers go out to all of them and their families. My Brother landed back in Canada today after a tour in afcrapistan. I have yet to talk to him on the phone but I am looking forward to thanking him for what he has done.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS.

P.S. I sincerely hope that those looking at this post without family overseas can understand the sacrifice other families and loved ones are making to help the Afgany people and make the world a better place.
God Bless,
Russ Hillman

[Midair]

Originally Posted by Mike Sebastien

...when I retired from the military it had 40,000 men and most of them were officers.

Mike Sebastien

:

Actually, in 2004 the Canadian Forces employed approximately 62,000 Regular Force personnel, 23,000 Primary reservists and 22,000 civilians. The 2005 figures are fairly similar. The ratio of officers to NCMs was (and still is) approximately 11 NCMs to each officer. I don’t think that constitutes an officer majority.

Peter

[HangmaN]

Originally Posted by Midair

:

Actually, in 2004 the Canadian Forces employed approximately 62,000 Regular Force personnel, 23,000 Primary reservists and 22,000 civilians. The 2005 figures are fairly similar. The ratio of officers to NCMs was (and still is) approximately 11 NCMs to each officer. I don’t think that constitutes an officer majority.

Peter

Ok normally i would say nothing to a post like this.. But DAMM!! how can you go from a post suporting our current and past veterans into a pissing contest of knowing more facts then the next guy.. You just showed
what is 1000% wrong with all forums as of late.

If your so damm smart that you know it all.. then you should at least know how rude it is to correct a person in public anyways.. And i would guess he was refering to Regular Force personel?