National Defence committee  Good afternoon, Mr. Chair, and ladies and gentlemen of the committee. My name is Bombardier Geoff Logue. Currently I'm posted with the joint personnel support unit in Shilo. Prior to this, I served with the 1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. I've served in the Canadi

National Defence committee  Yes, sir.

National Defence committee  Yes, sir.

National Defence committee  I served in Afghanistan from March 2, 2008 to July 7, 2008.

National Defence committee  Yes, sir.

National Defence committee  For just over one year, sir.

National Defence committee  Sir, yes, I was. Prominently, first of all, I was the only regular force member on the civil-military cooperation team. I was looked to by all of the guys for help to ensure that things went smoothly as much as possible.

National Defence committee  No, sir.

National Defence committee  No, sir.

National Defence committee  Yes, sir. I would like to have the opportunity to be a soldier again. The JPSU is a unit that is for the ill and injured soldiers. Typically, when you get posted there, people get medically released.

National Defence committee  Yes, sir.

National Defence committee  Sir, in a way it makes my condition worse, because I don't know what I'm going to do. I love working with dogs. I love the fact that we are helping other soldiers with the dogs. Since the W5 story came forward, several soldiers have come forward now. The JPSU in Shilo is packed f

National Defence committee  Yes, sir.

National Defence committee  Sir, right now, my place of duty is I am going to school and upgrading my high school education. I think it's important that I have that.

National Defence committee  Sir, I purchased Luna from a pet store. It cost around $150 as well. As you said, yes, the vet bills and things add up. It's not cheap to bring the dog to a veterinarian. It's a minimum of $100. It's very challenging at times.