Canadian Armed Forces

Mr. Wiseman shares his realization of how the military service in Bosnia effected himself and his family when returning home.

Mr. Wiseman shares a funny story of how he tricked a fellow soldier when buying bread from the locals.

Mr. Bowen describes the emotional impact that Remembrance Day has on him and discusses how the war robbed him of his youth.

Mr. Bowen talks about ongoing conflict and its inevitability.

Mr. Bowen offers his perspectives on how being an Army officer helped shape his attitudes and abilities

Mr. Bowen offers his opinion on being called a ‘peacekeeper’ and goes on to describe patrolling Cyprus’ Green Line, which divided the Turks and Greeks.

Mr. Bowen discusses in detail the physical training necessary to become a paratrooper, and describes the emotional turmoil that sometimes resulted from jumping out of an aircraft.

Mr. Dubinski discusses the need for proper support and equipment for our peacekeepers. He applauds Canada’s firm but compassionate approach to intervention.

Mr. Dubinski describes teletype communications and the importance of the military’s communications infrastructure.

Mr. Dubinski discusses Congolese “armies” being led by uneducated low ranking leaders.