John Thomson John Thomson

Canada’s Military Colleges - A degree too far

“The Royal Military College in Kingston was founded in 1874 and the Canadian Airborne Regiment in 1968. We disbanded one that was found have systemic cultural problems after just 27 years, perhaps after 148 years it’s time we do it to the other”

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John Thomson John Thomson

The So What, What if, War

“Just like at the outset of every other major conflict it has ever entered, it will be woefully unprepared. So what?”

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John Thomson John Thomson

The Snowbirds Swan Song

“The Snowbirds are, & will always be a Canadian icon, but in terms of recruiting value & relevance in a world of 5th gen fighters, Top Gun: Maverick, and Miles Teller's moustache, their best days are far behind them...”

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