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07/10/2008 |
Author: Legs_is_Back
Subject: CGS at Diversity Conference
Posted: 07 October 2008 at 7:04am
From the London Evening Standard (see link: ) http://londonersdiary.standard.co.uk/2008/10/gay-day-mayday.html03/10/2008 Gay day maydayThese are time tumultous times for the Armed Forces. As I noted earlier this week, General Sir Richard Dannatt, the outspoken Chief of the General Staff, is to be replaced by the Commander in Chief of UK land forces, General Sir David Richards. Now I learn Dannatt is about to meet homosexual soldiers in an undisclosed location in London next week as part of gay campaigning group Stonewall's attempts to promote gay rights in the Army. He will attend the British Army sponsored Fourth Joint Service Conference on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual (LGBT) Matters. The love that dare not speak its name has long been a thorny issue for the Army but homosexual soldiers are said to be an unrepresented part of it. So how many soldiers will Dannatt meet on his top secret assignment? "It could be a battalion or a whole regiment," says my mole. "A lot of gay soldiers are serving in Iraq or Afghanistan so they can't all attend." The Fourth Joint Service Conference on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual Matters is open to all Service personnel but attendance from the LGBT community and junior ranks/ratings is particularly encouraged. MOD civil servants are also invited to attend. Gen Dannatt is well used to speaking up for his men. He is thought to have displeased the Government with his criticism of poor pay and accommodation for soldiers and for suggesting that British troops were part of the problem in Iraq. Now, I know that lots of you old and bold think there is no place for the LGBT communityt in today's armed forces, but times have changed and I think that this is a massive step in the acceptance of those who are willing to serve their country - no matter who they sleep with, or which gender they identify as. |
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06/10/2008 |
Author: ranroz
Subject: Gurkhas begin tour of Afghanistan
Posted: 06 October 2008 at 9:31pm
Just the guys to take on the TALIBAN |
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06/10/2008 |
Author: jimd
Subject: Carriers to be electric powered
Posted: 06 October 2008 at 8:06pm
A £235m contract to build two electrically-powered Royal Navy aircraft carriers has been signed. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) says HMS Queen Elizabeth and Prince of Wales will be more fuel efficient compared to older ships. The 280-metre long "super carriers" will cost around £4bn, and should be operating within six to eight years. |
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06/10/2008 |
Author: ranroz
Subject: Canadian VC
Posted: 06 October 2008 at 8:05pm
It could be IN FRENCH if they would like to, as CANADA has FRENCH as a 2nd language of Canada |
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06/10/2008 |
Author: ranroz
Subject: Canadian troops to quit Afghanistan
Posted: 06 October 2008 at 8:01pm
Originally posted by jimdCanada's prime minister has vowed to pull troops from Afghanistan in 2011, the first time he has set a deadline for Canadian soldiers to leave the war-torn country. Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Canadians do not want to keep soldiers in Afghanistan beyond then, and 10 years of war is enough. NOW US |
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06/10/2008 |
Author: jimd
Subject: The old Cowboys
Posted: 06 October 2008 at 6:39pm
THREE COWBOYS ARE SITTING AROUND THE CAMPFIRE OUT ON THE LONESOME PRAIRIE; WITH THE BRAVADO FOR WHICH EACH IS FAMOUS, IT IS A NIGHT OF TALL TALES.
THE GUY FROM WYOMING SAYS, 'I MUST BE THE STRONGEST, MEANEST, TOUGHEST COWBOY THERE IS. WHY, JUST THE OTHER DAY, A BULL GOT LOOSE IN THE CORRAL. IT HAD GORED SIX MEN BEFORE
I WRESTLED IT TO THE GROUND BY THE HORNS WITH MY BARE HANDS AND CASTRATED THAT SUCKER WITH MY TEETH.'
THE GUY FROM COLORADO COULDN'T STAND TO BE BESTED.
THAT'S NOTHING, 'I WAS WALKING DOWN THE TRAIL YESTERDAY AND A FIFTEEN FOOT DIAMONDBACK RATTLER SLID OUT FROM UNDER A ROCK AND MADE A MOVE FOR ME. I GRABBED THAT ******* WITH MY BARE HANDS, BIT ITS HEAD OFF AND SUCKED THE POISON DOWN IN ONE GULP AND DIDN'T EVEN GET A BELLY ACHE.'
THE OLD-BOY VISITING FROM MISSISSIPPI REMAINED SILENT, SLOWLY STIRRING THE CAMPFIRE COALS WITH HIS PECKER. |
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06/10/2008 |
Author: jimd
Subject: Gurkhas begin tour of Afghanistan
Posted: 06 October 2008 at 6:28pm
FOLKESTONE'S Gurkha battalion is departing for its tour of duty in war-afghanistan.torn The movement of soldiers of Royal Gurkha Rifles, who are based at Shorncliffe Barracks, has started. All the troops should be in the country by the end of next week. The battalion will be based in Musa Qal'eh, which is in the highly dangerous Helmand province. |
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06/10/2008 |
Author: jimd
Subject: New Honorary Air Commodore for RAF Halton
Posted: 06 October 2008 at 6:26pm
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall named as Honorary Air Commodore at RAF Halton Buckingham Palace confirmed that the Duchess of Cornwall was 'delighted' to take up the appointment at the base near Wendover.
Halton is the only air force station to hold the Queen's Colour and the additional honour is a reflection of the vital role that Halton plays in the Royal Air Force.
More than 20,000 students undergo training at Halton each year and in her capacity as Halton's Honorary Air Commodore, the Duchess of Cornwall will be able to experience and contribute to the sense of pride and professionalism of the new recruits.
Speaking after the announcement, group captain, Richard Gammage, said: "It is a great honour for Royal Air Force Halton to be given this Royal accolade. We play a very important part in training people for the defence of our nation and I am sure the Duchess of Cornwall will enjoy meeting our impressive instructors and students." |
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06/10/2008 |
Author: jimd
Subject: MP takes up defence role
Posted: 06 October 2008 at 6:23pm
STAMFORD and Bourne MP Quentin Davies has been handed a Government position with the Ministry of Defence. Mr Davies is taking up a position as Minister for Defence Equipment and Support. The role will see the MP responsible for helping support the country's armed forces and Mr Davies will be part of a department which has a budget of £13bn. StamfordMercury
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06/10/2008 |
Author: ranroz
Subject: ARMY IS TOP BRASS HEAVY
Posted: 06 October 2008 at 5:40pm
I Think they call it To many Chiefs Not enough Indians |
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