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Situations in Bosnia Leave a Mark

Situations in Bosnia Leave a Mark

With all the circumstances our Canadian soldiers experience, Mr. McCue expresses his opinions on quality and value for life after witnessing Bosnian culture.

Emotions Experienced After Bosnia

Emotions Experienced After Bosnia

Mr. McCue expresses his concerns for himself and fellow soldiers who witness the cultures in Bosnia and how it affects them especially upon return home.

Understanding and Exercising Rules of Engagement

Understanding and Exercising Rules of Engagement

Mr. McCue provides a detailed approach during action in the use of rules of engagement.

Weapons Search on a Chicken Farm

Weapons Search on a Chicken Farm

Mr. McCue shares an unfortunate exercise that his unit was given in searching for weapons in an abandoned chicken barn, something he will never forget!

Going Above and Beyond Their Call of Duty

Going Above and Beyond Their Call of Duty

Mr. McCue shares a story of how his team improved the living conditions of one family by raising funds and working off duty to create a better living space for them.

Understanding the Bosnian Culture

Understanding the Bosnian Culture

Mr. McCue describes his first impressions of the Bosnian culture and understanding their needs and wants for everyday existence.

Training Transitions

Training Transitions

Mr. McCue speaks about the changes in training practices, weapon use and transitions made to improve the way Canadian Forces prepared their troops.

Air Cadets got me Started

Air Cadets got me Started

Mr. McCue speaks about being shy as a youngster and how encouragement from his parents got him to join the air cadets.

Recognition of Animals in War

Recognition of Animals in War

Mr. Swick details his involvement in spearheading the “Animals in War” project and his personal reasons for creating such a wonderful reminder of the important role animals played during wartime.

The War is Over

The War is Over

Mr. Swick shares a photo of himself returning to his platoon to share the good news.

Irony of War

Irony of War

Mr. Swick recalls an incident of friendly fire.

Decisions in Battle can Cause Regret

Decisions in Battle can Cause Regret

While commanding a platoon, Mr. Swick tells of a brave act of one of his soldiers in protecting the platoon and his personal regret of not properly recognizing that heroic deed.

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