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What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page information wikidata item cite this page. The commands main units are the secretive joint task force two jtf2 and canadian special operations regiment, plus the 427 special. After the reintroduction of formation badges by the british army in 1941, the canadian army. Canadian 1st special service force in world war ii ater world war ii ended, a group of fort ordbased army officers were enjoying a drink in their favorite bar, under the sausalito end of the golden gate bridge, when a policeman walked in.
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