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A well delivered insight into the dire state of our military , this has been the same since I joined in 1994 - https://lnkd.in/dGVyGWB7

🎄 Reflecting on Historical Holiday Moments in the Military: A Trivia Question 🎄 The holiday season has often been a time of reflection and unique celebration for military personnel, even amidst significant historical events. These moments, ranging from truces to heartfelt celebrations in challenging conditions, highlight the resilience and spirit of those in service. Can you identify any such historical holiday moments within the military? We invite you to share your insights or stories, as we remember these poignant times of unity and hope. #MilitaryHistoryTrivia #LeadershipLessons #HistoricalReflections

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐮 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚'𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 Journalist Aaron Gunn's latest & must-watch documentary unveils the shocking collapse of Canada's military under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership. Once a global military leader, Canada is now facing a deep crisis: 🇨🇦 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡: Canada played a crucial role in both World Wars, boasting the 5th largest army, 4th largest Air Force, and 3rd largest Navy by 1949, and was a founding member of NATO the same year. For 2024, Canada is ranked 27 for the annual GFP. 📉 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: • Defense spending at only 1.29% of GDP in 2024-25, far from the NATO 2% of GDP guideline, fuelling criticism from American & European partners as well as isolation within the Alliance. • Half of the country’s military equipment is unavailable and unserviceable, with half of the Army's vehicles parked due to a lack of spare parts. Training is affected with soldiers lacking operational kit and equipment, and the Navy struggling to keep three elderly frigates at sea at once. • Aging fleets and outdated equipment across all branches are crippling readiness. • Canada's procurement system is plagued by excessive bureaucracy, making it difficult to enforce modernization. • Arctic defenses are severely lacking with only 300 men deployed over 4 million km² of strategic territory (40% of Canada's surface), while Russia and the US maintain respectively 30 000 & 22 000 personnel. • Recruitment is at a historic low with only 68,000 active personnel for 40M Canadians, and over 16,000 personnel below recruitment levels. 👥 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 & 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬: • Morale is plummeting due to understaffing, equipment shortages, and perceived governmental neglect. • Changes in military regulations, including uniform policies and diversity quotas, have not improved recruitment but instead alienated service members. 🆘 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝: Far from helping veterans, Canadian former military personnel are fighting a broken system just to receive the care they deserve as an estimated 3,000-5,000 veterans are homeless. • Brock Blaszczyk, injured by an IED in Afghanistan in 2010, had his permanent disabilities recognized only last month, after 14 years of struggle. • Christine Gauthier, five-time Paralympic canoe champion, has waited six years for an approved elevator installation due to mobility issues. Forced to crawl up stairs, worsening her injuries, she was shockingly told by Veterans Affairs to consider medically-assisted death as an option. • The exact number of cases for proposition of medically-assisted death remains unclear beyond four confirmed incidents, but the issue has prompted policy reviews and heightened scrutiny of Veterans Affairs Canada's practices. #CanadianMilitary #VeteransAffairs #MilitaryCrisis #Canada #NationalSecurity #NATO #Defense

I have been going through my military records today, and it got me thinking: What is your shoulder sleeve insignia for former wartime service and what does it mean to you? In case you do not know, the shoulder sleeve insignia for former wartime service, commonly known as the "combat patch," is a distinctive patch worn on the right sleeve of the uniform by US Army soldiers who have served in combat. It signifies the individual's participation in a designated wartime period or campaign.   The importance of the combat patch lies in several aspects: Recognition of Service, Unit Cohesion, Tradition and Honor, and Combat Identification.   A combat patch connects soldiers to the long history of the military and the sacrifices made by those who have served before them. It represents a sense of duty, valor, and pride in one's service.   Overall, the combat patch holds significant symbolic and practical importance within the military community, representing both individual service and collective sacrifice in defense of the nation.   My patch, you ask, is the Special Forces Patch awarded on 18 July 2007. #avgeek #military #aviationlovers #aviationdaily #aviationsafety #specialforces #helogirls #mentorshipmatters #militaryservice #veteran #combat

Today is Military Spouse Day or Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Let's be sure to show our military spouses how much we love and appreciate all they do for our service members. Souses are the backbone of our military. Take time today to acknowledge the significant contributions, support, and sacrifices of spouses of our Armed Forces. #MilitaryAppreciation #thankyou #appreciation #militaryspousesappreciationday

The US Military's mission is to defend and win wars. But recruiting has become increasingly complex, hindering our ability to achieve that goal. It's time for politicians to step aside and let the Military do what it does best- focus on teamwork, commitment to mission, and duty, honor, and country. By recruiting warriors with the highest standards and utilizing retiree/veteran assistance, we can promote sacrifice, heroism, and gallantry. Let's stop treating our Military as a social experiment and instead promote total victory for America. #MilitaryRecruiting #Teamwork #DutyHonorCountry

Today is National Military Spouse Appreciation Day! Let's take a moment to recognize and appreciate the incredible contributions, support, and sacrifices of the spouses of the Armed Forces. Military spouses demonstrate tremendous strength and patriotism, constantly adapting to frequent changes and unexpected life developments. They prepare for many unknowns during military life, unable to make a plan for more than a few days in advance. During deployments, training, and many other circumstances, military spouses hold down the home front while their husband or wife serves their country. Depending on the length of service, they may move many times and often all over the world. Military spouses spend many months apart during stressful deployments with limited communication or training. Today, we honor and appreciate military spouses' hard work and dedication. At KJLogistics, LLC we salute those whose dedication is everywhere. Join us in thanking military spouses for their unwavering commitment and sacrifice. #MilitarySpouseAppreciationDay #Kjlogisticsus #supplychain #melbourne

❓DID YOU KNOW❓ By the time many military children turn 18, they have moved on average of 6-12 times? This is at least once every 3 years - which is the average time military families stay in one location. However, this is not always the average. Some military families move each year for various reasons. #graceofamilitarychildandlife #militarychildren #militarychild #militarybrat #militarybrats #armybrat #navybrat #marinebrat #airforcebrat #spaceforcebrat #coastguardbrat

Public service announcement! Think twice before you wish others a "Happy" Memorial Day, as the holiday was created to honor the fallen. As we approach some of the most popular Military Holidays, here's a handy guide to telling the difference. Read more about what to say during specific Military holidays ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Uhx9bs

The Great Emu War: When Birds Beat the Military" "Discover the bizarre true story of Australia's Great Emu War of 1932, where soldiers armed with machine guns battled thousands of emus—and lost! Learn about this wild and feathered battle that left an unforgettable mark on history." #EmuWar, #CrazyHistory, #AustraliaHistory, #WeirdFacts, #WildBattles, #HistoricalEvents, #NatureVsHumans, #BizarreHistory, #Emus, #UniqueStories