RCR in Afghanistan equals No Deaths so far

Wow, I am so glad that Tom is over in Afghanistan with the RCR (Royal Canadian Regiment). There has been a long standing rivalry between the PPCLI (Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry) and the RCR's. Each would brag about who is better and who is more efficient. To the rest of the military folk, we really couldn't care, but we each had our own opinions as to who is better. Tom and I both decided that the 1 & 3 RCR were better units, both from Petawawa. The reason for this preference is because the RCR's bring a lot more maturity and precision to their methods.

This recent post is a response to the mission that went down in Afghanistan in which 10% of the Taliban forces were destroyed. Crazy, and really sad in the same sense because I am sure that these people had families and jobs and feelings and thoughts as well. They are not the monsters we make them out to be, I think. They are just at the other end of the spectrum of this war, and that is all there is too it. It's a sad reality.

Anyhow, back to the PPCLI vs. RCR debate: Edmonton (PPCLI base) is like a training base, constantly "jacking people-up" (<--that is, correcting their faults verbally) whereas Petawawa (RCR base) is the real deal. They expect you to know your stuff and to "get into the game." Tom would be so proud of me for using so much army jargon. Petawawa is the real world, whereas Edmonton is the training world. And that is just how it is.

Needless to say, I am happy that he is ok and that this latest offensive went off without a hitch...or no casualties on the Canadian side. Even though he is over there wth the best of the best, I am still worried. Of course I would be...I think anyone would be.

Regardless of the unit, even though I picked a favorite, I am glad he is over there with a group of such upstanding soldiers. It makes the Tom-is-coming-home count a little less urgent.