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2006-05-01 Afghanistan

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Posted by Dan Darling 2006-05-01 01:08|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Did the USMC loan the Canoodians those LAV3s? I heard that the Canuckistan government pretty much de-funded all military acquisitions under former PM Martin.

Posted by Rivrdog">Rivrdog 2006-05-01 01:36|| http://rivrdog.typepad.com]">[http://rivrdog.typepad.com] 2006-05-01 01:36|| Front Page Top

#2 Contrary to popular belief, Canada does have a military.

Posted by Rafael 2006-05-01 04:04|| 2006-05-01 04:04|| Front Page Top

#3 And they will fight...go Canada!

Posted by Thavilet Gluger3137 2006-05-01 06:54|| 2006-05-01 06:54|| Front Page Top

#4 Good Job Canada

Posted by djohn66 2006-05-01 09:03|| 2006-05-01 09:03|| Front Page Top

#5 I b'lieve the current Conservative gov't up north is re-funding the military as quickly as can be managed. I saw something here not long ago that surprisingly the Government, which only just squeaked past the incumbents, is becoming more popular and effective instead of less.

Posted by trailing wife 2006-05-01 09:19|| 2006-05-01 09:19|| Front Page Top

#6 Good job Canada!!!

Posted by 49 Pan">49 Pan 2006-05-01 09:31|| 2006-05-01 09:31|| Front Page Top

#7 The LAV III is a Canadian product: Piranha III is a family of armoured wheeled vehicles developed by Mowag Motorwagenfabriken of Switzerland, now part of General Dynamics European Land Combat Systems (ELCS). Over 8,000 Piranha family vehicles have been ordered and delivered. General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada (formerly General Motors Defense) also produce a version of the Piranha III known as the LAV III. The vehicles are constructed in a 6x6, 8x8 and 10x10 configuration. BAE Systems Land Systems (formerly Alvis) of the UK is also licensed for production and marketing of Piranha 8x8 and 10x10 light armoured vehicles. The vehicles are available as Armoured Personnel Carrier, Command Vehicle, Reconnaissance, Fire Support, Repair and Recovery Vehicle, Ambulance, Mortar Carrier, Observation, Load Carrier and Mortar Fire Control variants.

The first deployment of the LAV III was with Canadian Forces during UN operations in Eritrea in early 2001. The LAV III forms the basis of the US Army's Interim Armoured Vehicle (IAV) program and has been named the Stryker.

Posted by Steve">Steve 2006-05-01 09:47|| 2006-05-01 09:47|| Front Page Top

#8 Another good story our Terrorist Supporting Media will not do.

Canucks!

Posted by Crart Glaviger3901 2006-05-01 14:50|| 2006-05-01 14:50|| Front Page Top

#9 Good on ya Canada. Please keep in mind, unlike Moose and Bear.... there are no bag limits.

Posted by Besoeker 2006-05-01 15:48|| 2006-05-01 15:48|| Front Page Top

#10 "...Never have so few given so much..." (to pinch a profound quote).

Canada is SO leftist (though lately, a wisp of the maritime fog may be lifting a skoshi tad).

Their military people get little respect or support from the liberal gen-pop, yet they fearlessly press on. God, Please Bless Them All. AMEN.

Posted by asymmetrical triangulation">asymmetrical triangulation 2006-05-01 21:52|| 2006-05-01 21:52|| Front Page Top

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