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Newsletter Vol 34, no. 4 - Fourth Quarter 2002
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Volume 34, no. 4 - Fourth Quarter 2002
Contents in Brief

Letter from FMUSIC to MND
by L.W.F. Cuppens, Lieutenant-General (retired)
FMUSIC National Chairman


The Canadian Forces and their Medical Services
by Colonel (Ret’d) E. Peter Green
The reception of these changes received from serving CFMS members varied from rare cautious neutrality, to a more common cynicism and hostility. It will take years to recover; things will worsen before there is any hope of improvement, and the survival of a military medical service of value, is in doubt.

Canada's Navy Since 9/11
By Dr. James A. Boutilier
Operation Apollo, Canada's contribution to the War on Terrorism began shortly after the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. At the peak of one of its biggest troop deployments since the Korean War, Canada committed more than 2,000 personnel, six warships, air forces planes, and ground troops to Operation Apollo.

Law Commission Study on Policing in Canada
Modern society is sometimes described as a risk society. In a networked world, people receive media news about events in distant communities as they happen. Millions upon millions are made part of an extended family of victimization as they watch horrific events. These episodes make us feel helpless and often lead us to take steps to fortify our own sense of personal safety.

RUSI of VI Makes Awards:
Outstanding Air Cadet
Book Prized to UVic
Membership Renewal


Did You Know...
... from the Editor
 BC Lieutenant-Governor Named Honorary Colonel / Exercise KOOTENAY CASTLE / The New MLBU / Universal Communicator / WANTED -- Very Light Armoured Vehicle

Events List

President’s Message
By MGen (Ret) Robert Stewart, CMM CD

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