I joined the Reserves as a Medic in Halifax in 1979. I liked it so much that I joined the Regular Force in 1980 as a Medic.

“Get curious about something other than yourself!” advises retired Corporal Hans Poirier who has found his way out of a dark, destructive spiral. This is his story.

I joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1970. I spent the majority of my career with various Combat Arms units. In 2004, I retired as a Chief Warrant Officer.