Canadian Forces Liaison Council
National Council Meeting in B.C. Spotlight
By Capt QUENTIN WYNE
DGRC PA
The Canadian Forces Liaison Council (CFLC) National Council Meeting took place in Vancouver, B.C., October 26 to 28, and featured a number of notable guests, garnering the attention of Vancouver’s business community. Read More...
New Brunswick Universities support Reserve Force
By Capt QUENTIN WYNE
DGRC PA
A brass quartet played Canada’s National Anthem and set an upbeat tone for a CFLC Recognition Event which took place in Fredericton, N.B., Thursday, November 3. Organized by Ms. Elisabeth Rybak, CFLC New Brunswick Provincial Chair, and Lieutenant-Colonel Tom Duke, New Brunswick Provincial Liaison Officer, the event saw the University of Moncton and University of New Brunswick formally adopt new and enhanced military leave policies for their respective students and employees.
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Saskatchewan ExecuTrek
By LCdr LINDA MUSHANSKI
CFLC Liaison Officer (Saskatchewan)
The cool wind blows along the creek as the first G-Wagen stops just behind the crest of the grass-covered sand dune. The three man recce team disembarks and slowly makes its way towards the target; a bridge. The team moves quietly and with purpose, using the natural surroundings to blend in. Read More...
The Fort Garry Horse hosts ExecuTrek
By MCpl GREGORY RUTLEDGE
38 CBG
Right now, roughly 0.1% of Canadians are living a double life; by day they have full-time jobs or pursue post-secondary studies, but their personal time is spent using advanced weaponry and executing combat tactics. They could be your neighbours, your friends, your colleagues. They are Reserve soldiers, men and women who are committed to the defence of Canada as a secondary duty added to full civilian lives. Read More...
A Reservist’s vivid memoir of Afghanistan
By Capt JOHN WEINGARDT
DGRC PA
Ryan Flavelle is a Reserve soldier with 746 Communication Squadron, based in Calgary, Alta. He volunteered for a tour to Afghanistan and served there in 2008. In October, 2011, he published The Patrol: Seven Days in the Life of a Canadian Solider in Afghanistan. In my opinion, The Patrol is the best book about Afghanistan I have read – and ranks very highly in military writing in general. Read More...
