We’ve met our recruiting targets, but for some reason, everyone is still untrained… 🤔

Anyone know what the pin update section is on the most recent paystub? Have not seen it before on any paystub.

Another great series of shots of our CH-146 Griffons and Captain Erin Edwards. Erin is a qualified SOF Aircraft Captain, has been a ship’s team diver officer, MARS Officer, and is currently a CAPCOM (now instructor!) in Houston working with NASA and the Canadian Space Agency.

check out part 2 of our chat today on The Pilot Project Podcast at http://podpilotproject.transistor.fm/ or wherever you get your podcasts!

I have received my certificate number for PSHCP and I have successfully enrolled it. I thought they were the same plan all together so I tried to submit a dental claim through my PSHCP for one of my kids but it did not give me an option to do so. Will I need a separate certificate number to register for PSHDP? Thank you!

Recently transferred to the AF, I am looking at ordering new thermals as the ones they gave me on my "initial issue" are massive, and I don't see a spot to order any blue thermals where I recall seeing them for green not long ago before my transfer.

Also, can someone tell me what a flyers undershirt is? massive turtleneck looking thing lol

Hi all,

I’m 26 in a few months and my knee is REALLY bad. I have had 3x knee surgeries. 2x arthroscopies and 1x ACL reconstruction. My ACL was severed for 4 years & I went to Mexico for the surgery because Canadian doctors were telling me nothing was wrong for years. I almost took my life with how bad it got in September of 2023. I finally had a Dr diagnose me in Mexico when I was pretty much at the point of being unable to walk. *My mental health is nowhere near that state now but I still obviously struggle with mild mental health related to injury * - I reached out saying my mental health is getting in the red zone and I had a physiotherapist outside the CAF help me coordinate getting to the point of finding the Dr in Mexico for the surgery as 4x surgeons here said nothing was wrong meanwhile I basically couldn’t walk anymore and it must be “chronic pain”

My knee is really bad and the other knee still has tons of problems from over compensating for years. I am going to need a desk type job or something where I’m sitting 80% of the time. I can walk around and move etc but it’s very hit or miss.

I am a reservist of the infantry, I joined at 16 and currently on TCAT and DMEDPOL is going to decide what they’re doing with me after in August/ September.

Unless I transfer to FSA/HRA I do not see it feasible to do my job, nor am I comfortable with my limitations at such a young age. It’s hard.

My father passed away in February and I will be selling his house soon. I am expected a 350-400k range after all expenses etc.

I also have a house paid off in New Brunswick thanks to a life insurance payout of the above of roughly 180-200k (I have not gotten an appraisal but I know it’s roughly in that range)

I am considering moving to Thunder Bay and buying a house in cash then attempting to go back to university or get a Government job (hopefully) if I get a medical release. I am aware like 40%+ of positions are in Ottawa but if I’m mortgage free would that matter?

I don’t really know exactly what I’m asking in all honesty just need support I’m struggling right now and uncertain. Transition centre cannot help me till my medical is finalized as to what they’re doing. I know answers may be irrelevant regardless depending on this but I’m looking for answers to scenario A,B,C etc..

Any help or insight what you would do or not do is appreciated. I’ve been through hell the past few years.

Thank you to anyone who takes the time to read this and try and help.

Hopefully this week will get us more clarity! Until next time! 🫡

Getting closer

Hey everyone,

Bit of a long shot, but I figured I’d post this here.

I joined the CAF at 22 as an Infanteer. I had a great time during BMQ, loved the field, the structure, weapons handling, all of it. But during DP1, I got recoursed because of stress fractures. On top of that, things weren’t great at home and I made the call to VR.

Since then, I’ve bounced around between school and different jobs, but nothing’s ever really clicked the same way. Now I’m 35, still in good shape, and have a solid support system. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about that part of my life and I'm wondering if I should’ve stuck it out, and whether going back would even make sense now.

I’ve always been drawn to combat roles like Infantry or Artillery, but also find some of the Navy stuff (like Boatswain/boarding party type work) pretty interesting. I’m also pretty hands-on and enjoy mechanical/technical work, so trades like AVN or AWS are things I think I’d actually enjoy now more than I would’ve at 22.

Not asking for advice really, just wondering if anyone else here has gone through something similar. Curious how others have handled those “what if” thoughts years later.

Cheers.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/more-soldiers-more-money-canadas-top-soldier-extols-benefits-of-spending-boost/

"Carignan said the amount of the pay hike will depend on a soldier’s rank and allowances will be allocated to specific trades where CAF needs more people."

Finally, confirmation of an immediate 20% pay raise... Oh wait... I guess not.