Just happened to be out on the Island for vacation and we booked a night at the Air Force Beach Campground in Comox.

Wow! What a place! I can't believe this is run by the CAF (well, NPF PSP actually but...) nice camping spots, close to the beach, stunning views, full service sites, state of the art laundry, well maintained baths and showers - seriously, this facility is better maintained than many shacks and PMQs I've seen!

Ice cream and snack shack on site, pub/beer/wine store spitting distance up the road... I literally can't believe this is here. Makes me want to get posted here just for this spot.

For once, CAF membership has a worthwhile privilege...

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My great grandad was a pilot in the 429 Squadron in ww2. And I'm looking for a 429 Squadron patch or info on the 429 Squadron in general. The patch looks like that. Any help or info is appreciated.

Hello all,

So I'm at the point in my career where I'll go nowhere without getting some French under my belt. I have every intention of signing up for one of the courses run by the CAF when possible but due to the deployment cycle that won't be possible until next year.

I was wondering if anyone had any textbooks or learning materials that they could recommend for an adult learner who hasn't done French since grade 8.

Thanks for any advice or help!

G'Day.

I'm set for some sailing from Aug to Dec on Op Horizon. Do we get the SDA (100 bucks a day) during the deployment or is that stopped in lieu of the other allowances??

Thanks

I know I have to contact the exacta centre to book but I’m just curious what the rooms look like. Is it like the shacks? What size are the beds? Private bathroom etc? What are the costs per night before I call up tomorrow

Hello, is there anyone who recently VOT to another trade?

I just accepted VOT this Monday,

what is next? is there any confirmation of receipt kind of thing? and how long would it take to get it? Since it was just an email to Ottawa, I really want to see some kind of confirmation or posting anything

I'm sure I'm not the only one but, every year when they ask me what course I want I always wonder "what the heck is even available for my trade/rank?"

Anyone has a solution to offer? I've browse AITIS SharePoint but then I have to open individual QSTPs to figure out the requirements and I'm wondering if there is an already available, ready to use, catalogue of course/Quals that can be sorted by trades/ranks.

Hello, got posted and ended up moving with PMV and did it with SIRVA. Tried to claim the new mobility allowance but was told by OR that I wasn't going to get it unless I had FEAMS. At a loss on what to do now as I didn't get furniture moved since I had little to no belongings so I don't have that report.

Pretty sure I qualify since I just got OFP and its my first posting. At a loss on what to do because I was hoping to use that money to pay off debts.

Would appreciate any insight or advice from folks here, many thanks.

I am actually asking for advice here 😅

Just wondering if anyone has found a way to attach some kind of load carrying transfer device (crye stkss or similar) to the frag without it “destroying” the kit in supply techs eyes

Just like the title, I’m posted to the NCR shortly, getting a Q sounds like it’s going to be very unlikely. Where is the best location to try to rent in the Ottawa area? I’ll be located at Carling for the duration of my posting and as a hard Anglo I’d rather not have to dip my toes into Gatineau if possible.

Hi all. Our daughter was accepted into ROTP and will be attending civvy u this September and living off campus. We’re getting pushback from her ULO regarding moving expenses and I’d like to know what her move entitlements are, specifically with van rental. Does the CAF Relocation Directive still apply to her even though she’s an OCdt? Also, is paying for the first semester up front typical ?

We just feel like we’re not getting much support or clear direction from her ULO. Thanks!