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A Social Worker in the Air Force

Mr. Jacobs speaks about his responsibility as a social worker in the military while working in British Columbia.

Do Your Best to Protect...

Mr. Husbands offers his thoughts about war in general, and the need to defend ones family and country.

Incessant Bombing

Mr. Husbands describes how his communications post near Antwerp was under constant German artillery attack, and how lucky he felt that they never received a direct hit.

V1 and V2 Bombs

Mr. Husbands describes the difference between being under attack by V1 and V2 bombs.

Following Protocol

Mr. Husbands describes the training that was required to become an Army signalman.

Military Life

Mr. St. Pierre explains the positive side of military life in respect to his desire to learn and pride for his fellow soldiers.

Respecting your Culture

Mr. St. Pierre discusses his treatment as a Native soldier in the Canadian Military and the importance of standing up for himself.

Training was Tough

Mr. St. Pierre shares his experience during a six month training camp in respect to tough training exercises and strict daily inspections.

Injuries And Trauma

Ms. Streppa describes the types of injuries that were treated in the Kandahar field hospital, and describes her most memorable patient, a young Afghan mother who, for her, symbolized why Canadians are in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Rocket Attacks

Ms. Streppa compares the camp environments in Haiti and Afghanistan, in particular experiencing rocket attacks while serving in Kandahar.

Military Nurse

Ms. Streppa discusses her two postings in Canada. In St. Jean, Quebec, she was in charge of immunizing all of Canada’s military recruits and in Ottawa she upgraded her skills in a civilian hospital.

‘McGyver’ Nursing

Ms. Streppa describes the limitations that her field hospital faced and the ability of staff to adapt to their limited medical supplies.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19