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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old



It is customary in the democratic countries to deplore expenditures on armaments as conflicting with the requirements of social services. There is a tendency to forget that the most important social service a government can do for its people is to keep them alive and free.

- Air Chief Marshal Sir John Slessor

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RCO
:
range control officer


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Today in Military History

January 31



1862:

The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada is organized as the 5th Battalion, Volunteer Militia Rifles, Canada


1862:

The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada: Nemu me Impune Lacessit (No one provokes me with impunity)


1919:

The Minister of Militia and Defence approves of Major-General Otter\'s Committee recommendations for the reorganization of the Militia of Canada


1945:

The Battle of Kangaw - 42 Cdo RM




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