WINNIPEG – Dozens of young Winnipeggers became soldiers for a day at Winnipeg’s Minto Armoury.
On Saturday, people aged 16 and up tried on Canadian Armed Forces uniforms while spending time with the 38 Service Battalion.
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They were told about jobs within the Battalion, including what it means to be a weapons technician, mechanic, or cook.
Part of their day was also spent doing physical training and weapons handling.
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