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Peacemaking, Not Peacekeeping
Mr. Hawn differentiates between the terms 'peacekeeping' and 'peacemaking', using Canada's role in Afghanistan as an example.
The Squadron is a Family
Mr. Hawn explains how the entire squadron, including the civilian families of those enlisted, is a family. He describes his role in the family while commanding officer of 416 Squadron, and explains how civilian families are taken care of while their loved ones are sent away on a mission.
Rules of Engagement
Mr. Hawn explains what rules of engagement are, using his experience in West Germany as an example. He then describes an instance that occurred in Kosovo (which he was not involved in) where the rules of engagement caused a mission to be halted.
Fat, Dumb, and Happy in Hostile Territory
Mr. Hawn recalls accidentally flying into East German airspace while stationed in West Germany, and explains the repercussions that followed.
Fleeting Fear
Mr. Hawn explains how fear was a fleeting emotion during missions, describing how time would pass exponentially faster the more scared you became.
What’s a Starfighter?
Mr. Hawn describes the Starfighter CF104, the plane he flew while stationed in West Germany.
People Paid to Kill You & You're Paid to Kill Them
Mr. Hawn explains why the time he was stationed with North Atlantic Treaty Organization in West Germany was not "peacekeeping".
Remember
Mr. Penney describes the mortar murders he witnessed that killed innocent children. Also, he wants people to realize how important it is to respect soldiers of the past, present and future.
Sad Sights Seen
Mr. Penney describes what he saw in 1994 when he was in Rwanda.
Camaraderie
Mr. Campbell explains how important camaraderie is in the army.
A Good Shot
Mr. Campbell explains the importance of a soldier’s rifle and how you know when you’ve made a good shot.
Close Call
Mr. Campbell explains a close encounter with Serbian military police where he and an RCMP officer were eating at a restaurant and two MP’s came up to them with their guns drawn.
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