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Recce Squadron from Auggie's World.
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"Auggie"
Cpl J.M.A Augistine
22 November 2004
 Well its time for another write up for the Strathcona web site from sunny Afghanistan. The elections have come and gone with no major incidents, largely in part to the hard work of the Squadron. With HLTA now in full swing crews are receiving a well-earned leave period with family and friends. We have approximately 10 weeks remaining in the tour and are all looking forward to the completion of the tour and an end to the local prayer version of power hour, blaring over the local speakers surrounding Camp Julien at 5 AM. That is the time that the locals are called to prayer, it is a little different than we are used to as church for us does not involve an open mike calling you to the morning service, just a little different than we are used to.
 From SHQ’s side of the house, things have carried on in pretty much the same manner. As you can see newly promoted Cpl Mcatasney is living up to the expectations of his promotion, and is extremely hard at work ensuring the hammock is well worked in. Tpr Reid, the LO’s driver now only has two demerit points remaining on his licence after having demonstrated the finer points of what not to do to stationary objects, be it trees or cars. MCpl Hardy was quick to direct the Military Police to a local who decided to pull a knife and stab the spare tire on the Squadrons alternate Command post. The individual then decided to try and claim damages at Camp Julien at the weekly Claims parade at the front gate. The MPs were eagerly awaiting his arrival where he was promptly handed over the Kabul City Police.
Malaria draw down has begun, and side effects of the draw down drugs for malaria have ranged from dreams of the Mario Brothers to WO Stacey’s uncontrollable urge for chocolate bars of any sort.
 As for the remainder of the fighting end of the Squadron 41 welcomed back Cpl Collura, AKA “TC”, who lost a lot of weight in his wallet after his exotic trip to Thailand. 42 had spent a lot of time and effort preparing for his video clip for the CFL’s Grey Cup game. Hopefully he didn’t mess it up. 43’s morale has maintained a high standard thanks in large to Sgt Romaniuck’s talent to always find something to talk about. 44 hailing from the glorious Balkan region of Slovenia, is steadily earning respect of all those they have come across. Voody the team leader has finally gotten a hair cut, shaved his beard, and is no longer targeting kids who carry’s plastic guns. Administration troop under the watchful eye of the 2 I/C Capt Cochrane soon to be acting OC, who has been having a great time in Kabul working on his voice procedure, and learning the Pogo points after being let loose. He has been having a bit of a problem trying to convince the locals that he is not Mr Clean. Cpl Humphries has reluctantly returned to the fold and is already missing his brad new Dodge Ram.
 Maintenance troop under the leadership of Sgt Johnson has been extremely busy ensuring the 50 or so vehicles are maintained and kept on the road. They have finally moved into their new home after the contingent gave them a whole shelter to work out of.
All in all this tour has gone extremely well and look forward to seeing all of you in the New Year.
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