Soldier boy
By Jordan Ferris When most four-year-old children say “I want to be a soldier” a parent usually gives them a Nerf blaster or little green army men. But what happens when their 17-year-old child approaches them and says the same
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Flags for fallen soldiers
By Jordan Ferris Canadian soldiers will be honoured on Saturday when Windsor’s water front is painted red with Canadian flags. On Sept. 22, Veteran Voices of Canada will host Windsor’s second annual Flags of Remembrance Ceremony where 128
Military studies conference
By Christina Chibani Experienced military veterans and historians came together to discuss the battles of Canadian wars at a conference open to the public. The 13th annual Windsor Military Studies Conference took place this past weekend to provide education through
Police warn about ‘romance scammers’
After a recent slew of financial scams in Windsor, local police are asking people to stay vigilant for a new kind of fraud. They released information about a local woman who was swindled out of $1,900 in what police are calling
The benefits of joining the military
By Justin Crouch The nature of an occupation in the military may seem intimidating at first, but the military can provide many benefits for its members. Catherine Wollocombe is a veteran advocate with 35 years of experience in the military and said
Millennial Military
By Justin Crouch The Canadian Armed Forces is actively hiring millennial recruits. While some military recruiters find fewer millennials enlisting at the U.S. and European military, Canadian recruiters have yet to see a shortage. Hooman Shirazi is an airforce pilot
American military new policy against visible tattoos
By/Hailey Trealout Polished boots, proper grooming and inkless skin are becoming regulation for new U.S. army recruits as a result of a new ban has been proposed. Army Regulation 670-1 has been updated and is now awaiting the final signature
Locals reflect on WWII crash
By Hailey Trealout Final prayers to God and family flew through rushing air before crashing into the unknown below, never to be recovered until more than 70 years later. On Dec. 13, 1940, Flight Lieutenant Peter Campbell, 24, of the
Bikers come together in memory of veteran
By Hailey Trealout Rumbling motorcycle engines rode in memory of a young Windsorite killed in combat. Cpl. Andrew Grenon was a 23-year-old veteran who was killed during his second tour in Afghanistan. He died September 3, 2008, two weeks
Locals honour military at fundraising event
By Hailey Trealout The Essex and Community Historical Research Society held a fundraiser March 23 to keep their doors open in order to educate the public on its local history. The ECHRS is an organization that began in 2007 and
Captain wins Jubilee Medal brief
by/Hailey Trealout The commanding officer for the army cadet core at Branch 594 was awarded with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal March 27. The Diamond Jubilee Medal was made as a commemoration to the Queen. It marks the 60
Troops learn winter survival
Surviving in negative temperatures, cold winds and layers of snow with limited resources tested the Windsor Regiment’s physical and mental capabilities. From Feb. 16 to 17 the back forest at the Major F.A. Tilston, V.C. Armoury became home to 25
U.S ban lifted for women on front lines
The ban of women on the front lines has been lifted in the U.S. by the Obama administration. On Jan. 25, U.S. Secretary of Defense announced that women troops are allowed to serve combat on the front lines. The ban
Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
by/Hailey Trealout Imagine returning home and feeling that you have lost the person you once were, with no understanding of why things are different. Wayne, who has asked his name be kept private, served with the U.S Army as a
Windsor Regiment participates in winter training
by Hailey Trealout The Windsor Regiment held an exercise at the F.A. Tilston V.C. Armoury Jan. 19 in preparation for the upcoming winter exercise in February. The exercise is organized every year to help refresh the troops on how to
Windsorites participate in Remembrance Day
By Hailey Trealout For the ninety-fourth year, during the eleventh month, on the eleventh day at the eleventh hour, people lined the streets and gathered at the Cenotaph as the military regiments marched down University Avenue. Everyone stood and applauded
Ralph Mayville gives thanks
By Hailey Trealout Ralph Mayville is a World War Two veteran who served in the Devil’s Brigade, the first Special Service Force. On September 24, Mayville was sent to the Spearhead reunion in Washington where he was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal,
Windsor Regiment holds parade, awards ceremony
by Hailey Trealout The Windsor Regiment had a parade Oct. 4 for the past commanding officers and regimental sergeant majors followed by distribution of awards and the welcoming of their new honourary Lieutenant Colonel. Honourary Lt.-Col. Donald Hearn had been
Windsor Regiment goes to Borden
By Hailey Trealout Cold weather could not keep the Windsor Regiment from training the weekend of Sept. 21-23. Their excitement about the weekend was evident as the troops boarded the bus and left from the Major F.A. Tilston V.C. Armoury,
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