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@RCRBuck

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Working Dad | DS @ CACSC | Professional fun haver | Enjoy discussing tactics & leadership | Interested in alliances, terror, cyber & IR | Personal acct

Kingston, Ontario
Joined January 2012
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@RCRBuck
Alex Buck 🇨🇦
4 years
Badged into The RCR 10 years ago today. How it started: How it's going (a few months ago):
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
2 years
An army with less than a division’s worth of people and equipment doesn’t need five division headquarters.
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2 years
Tell us your military opinion that gets this reaction
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
2 years
My daughter learned some valuable skills during our unit’s Children’s Christmas party today. #GettingAfterIt
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
2 years
First in person mess dinner in a long time. Wish me luck! #CanMilTwitter
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
2 years
Day 1 of trialling the Army’s new base layer system. Looking forward to seeing how this performs in the field, but based on the first few minutes it should be pretty good. Def better than polypro. Merino wool is so good🐑 (The mesh is just one of several options in the system)
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@RCRBuck
Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Light forces have a specific role on the battlefield, one that complements mechanized & heavy forces. We don’t need to reimagine how we move them - we need to come to terms with their employment. They aren’t a cost-saving option - they’re a vital part of a balanced force. 🧵
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
3 years
Just saw this on the CAF Facebook page. @CanadianForces Public Affairs is kicking it up a notch. Love it! 🤣
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Attended the #RemembranceDay ceremony this morning in Wilton with my family. It was great that we were able to attend together, although our 2 year old didn’t last for the whole thing (luckily there was a park nearby). #Remembrance #Poppy 🇨🇦
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
2 years
Spent #RemembranceDay 2022 together.
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
3 years
Reason #1 in favour of virtual mess dinners. No further explanation required.
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@RCRBuck
Alex Buck 🇨🇦
2 years
🚨Reminder: take some time and read to your children. It will make both your lives better. #WorkLifeBalance #family #parenting #Reading #book #kids
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@RCRBuck
Alex Buck 🇨🇦
7 months
Welcome to the Beard Club @BritishArmy ! I wonder when the @USArmy will join us?
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
1 year
Take up our quarrel with the foe; To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. #RemembranceDay #RemembranceDay2023 #LestWeForget #ArmisticeDay2023
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@RCRBuck
Alex Buck 🇨🇦
1 year
Glad to be home after a busy couple of weeks in the Middle East & Africa. Very proud of the Q Coy & 3RCR soldiers that rapidly deployed on #OpSAVANNE & executed all assigned tasks. Not many teams would have been able to deploy so quickly into such a complex Op #ReadinessMatters
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@RCRBuck
Alex Buck 🇨🇦
2 years
By the time my daughter was 3 years old, she was on her third posting and I had deployed twice in her lifetime. Military life can be very challenging for families. #MonthoftheMilitaryChild #MOTMC
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@usedgov
U.S. Department of Education
2 years
Deployed family members, frequent moves, & changing schools are just a few of the unique challenges military children experience. This #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild , we recognize, celebrate, & thank military children for their service & sacrifice as military family members. #MOTMC
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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The @CanadianArmy gave me the opportunity to test drive this while deployed last year. I am proud that they have decided to let me wear it once again, and am looking forward to all the challenges that will come with it.
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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This. Everyone is entitled to spend Remembrance Day in a way that makes sense to them. I actually preferred the COVID times for this because I could go for a long ruck on my own. I felt this was a better way for me to reflect.
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Mid-Career Army Officer
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Ignore those who clutch pearls - there are no rigid rules of how to mark Remembrance Day, only a broad intent: -Honour the dead -Reflect on the country & values protected by their sacrifice -Commit to not repeating the mistakes of the past -Don't make it about yourself.
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
2 years
I had the privilege of promoting 6 of the @CanadianArmy ’s best to Corporal this morning. It was a great way to start my first official day as OC Q. #goodmorning #fridaymorning #FridayMotivation
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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I joined @CanadianArmy in 2006 at 18 years old (I'm 36 now). How old were you when you joined the @CanadianForces ? #CanMilTwitter
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@EODHappyCaptain
Happy Captain
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I joined @USArmy in 2008 at 20 years old (I'm about to be 36 now). How old were you when you joined the Armed Forces? #BeAllYouCanBe
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Really glad that #CACSC ’s #LineOfSight platform is able to be the home of the “Canadian Army in Afghanistan” volumes for all to read. Super important that we all have access to our history & are able to learn from it. #CanMilTwitter #CanadianArmy
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 A day to celebrate the freedoms we cherish and the vibrant communities we call home. Wishing everyone a fantastic day! #CanadaDay #canadaday2024 #CanadaDayWeekend #canada
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
2 years
We had a great day getting after it in the river with the help of the @RCAF_ARC . Always a good time working with them. #TrainFightWin #Airmobile #Chinook #Boat
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Two days in a row in 3Bs is a great reminder of how glad I am that I only occasional have to dress this way 🤣 Not sure how @MidOfficer does it 😜
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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I haven’t had my uniform on in awhile, but this was a pretty good reason to wear it! Shot 1/2 done! #moderna #HalfWayThere #COVID19Vaccine #COVAX
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
6 months
Wow! So many people are interested in in the Canadian Army all of a sudden.
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
3 years
Unfortunately the Petawawa LCBO didn’t have any rapid test kits, so I was forced to go with a variety of flavoured disinfectants instead.
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@RCRBuck
Alex Buck 🇨🇦
23 days
LTVs slung shotgun under a Chinook - gotta love it! (pic stolen from 3 RCR’s instagram since they don’t have Twitter/X)
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
1 year
First day at the new job. Really excited to get started and get into the mix of Army #PME . #CanMilTwitter #ItsMyFirstDay #NewL2WhoDis #CACSC
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
9 months
An individual DMed me asking for proof that I’ve actually served. Here you go my man. Check…and mate…
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@jtquilliam
Jason Quilliam 🇨🇦⚔️
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An individual DMed me asking for proof that I’ve actually served. Here you go my man. Check…and mate…
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Put seeds in your pocket, so they grow when we kill you. That is some hardcore stuff 🇺🇦💪🌻 #BAMF #Ukraine #Ukrainian #UkraineWar
@ukraine_world
UkraineWorld
3 years
Ukrainian woman confronts Russian soldiers in Henychesk, Kherson region. Asks them why they came to our land and urges to put sunflower seeds in their pockets [so that flowers would grow when they die on the Ukrainian land]
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Iman Jalali
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Unbelievable A Russian submarine commander was assassinated on his run yesterday He was posting his workouts on Strava! One of the people who liked the posts, was the Chief of Intelligence of Ukraine
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Heading out for a Brigade mess dinner tonight. Always great to get together with the broader team, spend some time together and hear what they’re up to. #CanMilTwitter #WednesdayNight
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Happy Regimental Day to the PPCLI! You are definitely amongst the top 3 Canadian regular force infantry regiments! #PPCLI #CanMilTwitter
@Todstrick
Tod Strickland 🇨🇦
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Happy Regimental Day to all fellow Patricias out there!
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Us: We are serious, professional, warfighters. “Those who are courageous … have the will and drive to get things done despite any danger or difficulty” 💪 Also us: Aaaaaaahhhhhhh geese, what do I do??! 😬
@canuckacorn
Acorn, a downhill sliding, mischievous tree nugget
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The threat is real!
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Hello darkness my old friend…
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 #Canada #CanadaDay2023 #CanadaDay #CanadaDayWeekend
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
2 years
Another great week of training complete. Now time to relax a bit for the weekend before we get back at it on Monday.
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@RCRBuck
Alex Buck 🇨🇦
10 months
2023 is nearing its end. What accomplishment are you most proud of this year? I had a really busy year, but I think what made me most proud was leading Q Coy in response to crisis in Africa & demonstrating that conventional army units can be agile & responsive when it matters.
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@EODHappyCaptain
Happy Captain
10 months
2023 is almost over. What accomplishment are you proudest of? I got to help develop and create the next generation of Joint EOD service members. In 16 years, it’s probably the most rewarding thing I’ve done. This next generation is smarter than I ever was. The kids are alright
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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It’s great living in a city that is so proud of the @CanadianForces ! And, happy 110th anniversary to the Canadian Forces Joint Signal Regiment! #CanMilTwitter #YGK #Kingston @cityofkingston #CFJSR110 #FreedomOfTheCity
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@JoAnneW63777667
Jo-Anne Wiseman 🇨🇦 she/her 💉💉💉💉
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I was downtown #Kingston today to watch CFJSR exercise their freedom of the city. I struck up a conversation with an elderly couple who were 3 and 4 years old in the 🇳🇱 when Canadians came to their villages and liberated them. #CFJSR110 #YGK #Freedomofthecity @CanadianForces
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
10 months
These people have clearly never been to this stretch of Ontario… Although it can be scenic (if you’re into trees, rocks and water), it is a long haul.
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@Asst_to_the_RM
MEDPROS Center of Excellence
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Amateurs. This is the horrid drive.
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
2 years
I know everyone was (and is) excited about the recent changes to the CAF dress regs/HAIR(etc)FORGEN, but for me today’s changes to the CA Op Dress Regs are where its at. #DeathToBootBands
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Very proud to have had the opportunity to lead soldiers on #OpSAVANNE , and am glad we are all safely back home. The team demonstrated a key Army capability and why readiness matters. #CanMilTwitter #TrainFightWin #FightTonight #AirborneMindset
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@LawnDart748
Mike Martens
1 year
The last pers from @3rdBnRCR finally returned home today from #OpSAVANNE . I am super proud of what this group of soldiers was able to pull off in such a short period of time. They showed what a properly prepared, resourced, and motivated @CanadianArmy unit can do. #ProPatria
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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The ceremonial prying off each of our name plates from the door as CQ, CSM & OC depart the Company 😜 It was a great team to be a part of. I hope we all take the awesome lessons we learned together to our next jobs & keep building every day 🇨🇦 #fridaymorning #movingon #memories
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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To #CanMilTwitter , near and far, In peace and duty, you're our star. New Year's joy, we wish to you, Brave hearts strong, and spirits true. #HappyNewYear 🍁🌟🎆 🇨🇦 A ChatGPT poem wishing you a Happy New Year!
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Drew my trial CADPAT gear today. My imminent transition back to @3rdBnRCR is getting real. #army #uniform #Canada #CADPAT #miltwitter #CanMilTwitter
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
8 months
Who is a fictional military leader you would follow into combat?!
@Asst_to_the_RM
MEDPROS Center of Excellence
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Who is a fictional military leader you would follow into combat?!
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
8 months
Another key Canadian historical event occurred #OTD , but in 2011 - I attended @2RCR_ ’s Paardeberg Ball on a blind date with @MentalGame_Kay Years, deployments, moves, & 2 children later, we are still going strong 💪 #ProPatria #MilitaryFamily #CanadianHeritageMoments
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@CanadianForces
Canadian Armed Forces
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Do you know about the Battle of Paardeberg? #OTD in 1900, the battle ended late in the morning. The 1,000 Canadian soldiers, all volunteers, played an important role in what was the first major British victory of the South African War. 1/4
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Happy 5th anniversary of fatherhood to me. The party was unicorn themed. #parenthood #parenting #SaturdayMood #Birthday #dadlife #fatherhood
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Conducted the initial recce for some upcoming training we have planned. It was great to get out in the woods for a day. Looking forward to the detailed recces over the next couple of weeks, and then actually putting the company through it!
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Had a mess dinner last night with the officers of 1, 2 & 3 RCR + many other Royals that are extra-regimentally employed. It was a great opportunity to catch up, cross talk, and meet new members of the regiment. @M_A_Blanchette & I even remembered to get a pic together this time!
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Spent the morning getting ready to showcase some of our capabilities to CAF senior leaders. Rehearsals, rehearsals, rehearsals. Always great to get out with our people and see them in action 🇨🇦💪
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@CAFinUS
Canadian Forces in 🇺🇸
2 years
@TomHeartsTanks Sometimes some of us wear a backwards 🇺🇸 on our uniforms.
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
3 years
Just put the kids to bed on what is officially my last day of PATA 😢 I will be back on the regular payroll tomorrow and working on Monday. I would recommend everyone take advantage of MATA/PATA, if they are able, despite whatever stigma may be attached to it. Totally worth it!!
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Remembrance Day is always a good opportunity to reunite with old friends. JTF-U R4 C-IED support crew representing at Petawawa’s ceremony.
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Great to get out and celebrate our anniversary (one day early). Also the first time with a non-family babysitter for our one year old. So, big night over here! #FridayVibes #anniversary #nightout #dinnerdate
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Spent a great day getting after it in the field. Started the day by para inserting a platoon and went from there. Anytime you get to spend doing cool stuff with your friends is a good time! Airborne! 🤙 #CanMilTwitter #Airborne
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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✅No NVG mount ✅No helmet band ✅No scrim ✅Twisted chin strap ✅Poor drills ✅Chooses @MillerLiteCA to pull this stunt And those are just some of the issues visible from the neck up… Any ideas on which unit this aspiring leg belongs to? I think I know. #CanMilTwitter
@TaskandPurpose
Task & Purpose
2 years
This Canadian paratrooper living his best life
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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If someone brings you a coffee be happy and polite about it. If you want it a certain way, make it yourself. A member of my team brought me a coffee unexpectedly the other day, and I thanked them and took it into my office. I don’t even drink coffee!
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Happy Flag Day! 🇨🇦💪 #FlagDay #CanadaFlag #CanadaFlagDay
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@DavidGrebstad
David W Grebstad
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Happy Flag Day! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Being on exchange with our closest ally is an awesome opportunity. I’m so glad that we have these positions at a variety of levels. My time with @10MTNDIV was amazing and I learned so much. Definitely an honour to be able to wear both flags! 🇨🇦🇺🇸
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@USArmy
U.S. Army
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Happy #CanadaDay ! Our ally from the North is a true teammate and Canadian soldiers serve with U.S. troops like Brig. Gen. Eric Landry, the Deputy Commanding General for Operations at @I_Corps . Check out his story:
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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These police officers had a bias to action, went into harms way & got the hard stuff done when it was required of them. The politics surrounding police, gun laws, etc aside, I’m glad there are people out there that can get it done when we need them to. (Warning graphic footage)
@simonateba
Simon Ateba
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BREAKING: Nashville Police just released the bodycam footage. WATCH
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Two years have passed since Russia's full-scale invasion. I’m reflecting on my 2017 deployment to #Ukraine to train them in C-IED & EOD TTPs, Ukrainians have unwavering courage & they face adversity with unmatched bravery. My thoughts are with them today. #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦💪
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@NATO
NATO
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Slava Ukraini! #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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I’m assuming everyone else has similar projects ahead of them tonight. I hope you enjoy it as much as I will. #IYKYK #CanMilTwitter #RemembranceDay
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It's frustrating to witness how every change on Twitter/X over the past couple of years seems deliberately designed to cater to an ever-growing group of intolerant and extremist individuals…
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Immunizations before a work trip. Not the most exciting or pleasant part of the military experience, but key to staying healthy and able to do the job. #CanMilTwitter #IYKYK
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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I was unable to attend our House Hunting Trip a couple of weeks ago (as is tradition - I haven’t been present for a HHT since 2013 due to deployments, trg, etc). My wife was able to secure a great house near Kingston. I can’t believe that we are moving in less than 2 months! 😬
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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@ctvottawa
CTV Ottawa
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says two Royal Canadian Air Force members have died after a Chinook helicopter crashed into the Ottawa River near Garrison Petawawa early Tuesday morning. #ottnews
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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My face when someone issues a 60 page order, after a multi-day planning effort, for a “rapid and agile” operation…
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Let my hair grow long since the updated dress regs, but today decided it was time for a change & cut it shorter. I’m still glad we have more inclusive policies. Even though I’m back to short hair, it’s great to have the option! It was a fun experience that I may revisit someday.
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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The teams did a great job using the skills they learned this week to make it through the final circuit. They were even faster than we anticipated. #CanMilTwitter #MilTwitter #Motivation #thursdayvibes
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@dtf_szn
Dolapo🩷
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every guy’s dream.
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Situational awareness + bias to action = results This guy deserves a raise, bonus, medal, something. 💪
@nexta_tv
NEXTA
2 years
Footage of yesterday's assassination attempt on #Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Wakayama City.
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Congrats to team @RMCCanadaCMR for coming in 2nd place at the @WestPoint_USMA Sandhurst Competition! 🇨🇦💪 #CanMilTwitter
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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@MidOfficer Having to track annual training in a random unit excel spreadsheet, despite having institution wide software specifically designed to do it that should be used.
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
1 year
Santa Clause parade in Kingston! #CanMilTwitter #Kingston
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
7 months
Without googling, name a famous historical battle
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Six years ago today was my first day of work at @10MTNDIV @1BCT10MTN Feels like both a lifetime ago and yesterday #ThrowbackThursday #TBT
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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The risks drones pose to the Canadian Army are clear, from both state and non-state actors. Although we often discuss counter drone warfare generally, we need to seriously figure this out & make some significant changes to tactics/equipment to adapt to drone threats.
@DrJamesRogers
James Patton Rogers
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1/9 I have spent the last decade researching the global spread of drones to terrorists & criminal gangs. Here's why today's tragic lethal drone strikes on US troops (killing 3 & injuring at least 34) has been a long time coming & will likely happen again
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
2 years
Love getting out and doing hard training with the unit (even better when it is fun!). #TrainFightWin #Airborne #WaterJump
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
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Day 1 of teaching AOC students 😬 Excited, nervous, &ready to engage in some awesome discussions about how to think, plan & fight. Hoping I can channel all the amazing instructors & mentors I’ve had over the years (CACSC legend & my DS @butchwoolfolk especially). Here we go!!!
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
1 year
Just had a ridiculously good send off from 3 RCR. Had a few beers with some of my closest mentors, & shared some hugs, handshakes, & took photos with one another. It was great to reminisce about all the great times we’ve had over the years. #LastDay #Community #CanMilTwitter
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
2 years
Despite the warm temperatures, there was still a bunch of ice and snow in the training area this past week. It made one of our platoon’s navigation exercise extra challenging 🥶 Pushing ourselves in tough conditions is how we gain & maintain the fortitude necessary to do our job
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
11 months
Had a really good lunch with my 6 year old today! Missing bedtimes during the past couple and next couple of weeks due to the 0800-2000 schedule of the AOC Brigade Exercises has been challenging. So, it’s important to try and spend some quality time together on the weekend.
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
1 year
Don’t forget the most important military C#: C5 Pocket Knife #CanMilTwitter #IYKYK #MilTwitter #KnivesOfTwitter
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Elena Wicker
1 year
All the military C #s (so far…): C1: Plastic explosive C2: Command and Control C3: Add Communications C4: Add Computers C5: Add Cyber C6: Add Combat Systems C6ISR: Add Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (Also C5ISR)
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
3 years
15 years in the @CanadianArmy today 🎉🥳🎊🎉
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
5 months
Course graduation complete, the students have their certificates, and over the next few days we will all head home. I’m glad to have had the opportunity to share some knowledge with the students and make a bunch of new friends.
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
4 months
Great news for anyone who has been struggling to access Monitor Mass, PaCE, submit FNs, etc The My RCN App seems to work for everyone in the CAF not just those in the RCN So, if you are in an org that has a high soldier to DWAN computer ratio. This could ease the burden of PaCE
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
2 years
Great to see one of the Lieutenants in our company promoted to Captain today. He just finished an advanced course and it was awesome to be able to recognize his increased responsibility within the unit. #CanMilTwitter #MondayMotivation
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
1 year
We hosted an amazing panel on Social Media Use in the @CanadianForces & @CanadianArmy today at #CACSC for the #AOC students Really great conversation on the risks and benefits of professional discourse via this medium Thanks for participating @cdnnavylady , @Todstrick & others!
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
2 years
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
1 month
The stand-up of the CAF Cyber Command today is a significant step in ensuring Canada is ready for a truly pan-domain environment. As modern conflicts stretch across land, air, sea, space, and cyber, integrating these domains is crucial for mission success.
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Rear-Admiral Lou Carosielli
1 month
Today, the Minister of @NationalDefence , and @CDS_Canada_CEMD , officially announced the establishment of the @CanadianForces Cyber Command. This new command will consolidate the CAF’s cyber capabilities into a single unified and dedicated entity. #CAFCYBERCOM
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
2 years
Another great day, training another crucial light infantry battalion capability. Assault Pioneers are spending the week training one of their core competencies - demolitions 💣💥🧨 #CanMilTwitter #Pioneers 🪓
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
2 years
Happy 139th Regimental Birthday to The Royal Canadian Regiment. #ProPatria #Birthday @CanadianArmy (Photo is holding the flag of The RCR with @DefenceU partners near Odesa in 2018)
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
11 months
The course isn’t over yet, but today was picture day! Just a couple of days of domestic operations lectures, course reports and a mess dinner to go until this one is truly complete. Proud of how far we have all come over the last few months. #CanMilTwitter #AOC #CACSC
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
2 years
Another day, another base layer to trial. Rough life 😜 #BaseLayer #Underwear #Merino 🐑
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
2 months
Op MEDUSA was a defining moment for The RCR, testing our soldiers' grit & bravery. On 14 Sep 06, 1 RCR secured their final Obj of the Op. Each year on Pashmul Day, we honour our regiment’s service in Afghanistan, celebrating the strength of our bond & commitment to one another.
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
2 years
Feeling refreshed and ready for some para activities next week 🪂😀 - should be a good one! 4+ years without jumping was too much 😜 #airborne #parachute #army #miltwitter #canmiltwitter
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
10 months
Interesting image released on The RCR’s 140th. Coincidence?
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ESO
10 months
This 1.5-billion-pixel image reveals in spectacular detail the so-called Running Chicken Nebula — a vast stellar nursery located about 6500 light-years from Earth. 🤩 1/ 📷 ESO/VPHAS+ team. Acknowledgement: CASU
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Alex Buck 🇨🇦
8 months
This thread perfectly summarizes how most feel about Canada’s role in #Afghanistan “Our feelings & beliefs about the mission are deeply personal” Interesting to reflect on how different the world is now compared to 10 years ago. Pic of my last flight out of Afghanistan in 2020
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General / Générale Jennie Carignan
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1/ Afghanistan is forever etched into the collective psyche of those who served there, and has left none untouched, with many, including families, scarred physically, mentally, and morally. Our feelings and beliefs about the mission are deeply personal.
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