A historic swim: Capt. Stephanie Bigelow crosses the English Channel
Supplied Photo Capt. Stephanie Bigelow (33 CF H Svcs) has made history as the second Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member ever to successfully swim across the English Channel, an achievement not seen since 1951, when Winnie Roach of the Canadian Women’s Army Corps first completed the crossing. Stephanie’s accomplishment is a testament to resilience and courage. Over the course of 14 hours, she...
2025 National Silver Cross Mother Announced: Mrs. Nancy Payne
Supplied Photo The Royal Canadian Legion has named Mrs. Nancy Payne of Lansdowne, Ontario, as Canada’s 2025 National Silver Cross Mother. Each year, the Legion selects one mother to represent all Canadian mothers who have lost a son or daughter in military service to the country. As the National Silver Cross Mother, Mrs. Payne will lay a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on November...
In a world of change, the CAF’s Seamless Canada initiative remains a constant
Supplied Photo Over the past five years, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has navigated a rapidly shifting global landscape marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, rising geopolitical instability, and domestic labour shortages. These challenges tested operational readiness and recruitment, but the CAF responded with resilience and reform. Today, equipment and maintenance issues are being actively...
From CAF Logistics to Global Growth: Veteran-Owned Floèm Pioneers Canada’s Nordic Tea Market
Supplied Photo Floèm, a Canada-based company specializing in unique Nordic herbal teas and infusions, continues to redefine the Canadian specialty food market, successfully applying military logistics and innovative practices to its rapidly growing business. Cofounder Frédéric Verville, a 12-year Canadian Armed Forces veteran and current Reservist, is leading the charge. This sustained success...
2025 Remembrance Day Sentry Program participants announced
A Canadian Armed Forces member stands sentry during a Remembrance Day ceremony at the Citadelle de Quebec, November 11, 2017. Photo by: Cpl Nathan Moulton, Imagerie Valcartier Last week, 11 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and one officer from the Royal Canadian Military Police (RCMP) were named participants in the Remembrance Day Sentry Program. They have the honour of being chosen from...
Canadian Armed Forces Apology for Racial Discrimination and Racial Harassment
File Photo On October 30, the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Jennie Carignan, and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Chief Warrant Officer (CWO), Bob McCann, will deliver an apology on behalf of the CAF to current and former CAF members who have experienced systemic racism, racial discrimination, and racial harassment in connection to their military service. Event details When: Thursday,...
Moving the skies of the UK: COBRA WARRIOR 2025
Group photo of the Air Task Force (ATF) during Exercise Cobra Warrior 25-2, as part of Operation REASSURANCE, at Royal Air Force (RAF) Station Waddington, United Kingdom, on September 28, 2025 – Photo: Corporal Bélynda Casse, Imaging Services, 3 Wing Bagotville While this year’s Exercise COBRA WARRIOR may be complete, the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) deployment in Europe is far from...
The Department of National Defence Provides Updates on Canadian Armed Forces Housing Across Canada
David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, at CFB Cold Lake during his visit on August 13th – Photo Credit: Private Michaela Boyd, Canadian Army Imagery Technician Yesterday, the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), on behalf of Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the recent acquisition of a...
Meet the team that helps to identify the CAF’s fallen members
The Casualty Identification Program team. From left to right: Renée Davis, Dr. Sarah Lockyer, Dr. Melissa Davidson and Alexandra McKinnon. (Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario)- Photo credit: Len Wagg. In June, the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces identified a Canadian soldier’s grave from the First World War. Behind the identification of Captain (Capt) William...
Veterans Horse Camp: A chance to rediscover yourself
Sgt (retired) Becky Lemon rides Melody, at Red Rose Ranch in 2024 – Photo: Sgt (retired) Becky Lemon Recently retired (ret’d) Sergeant (Sgt) Becky Lemon and an active member serving in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) had the opportunity to attend a wellness retreat at the Red Rose Ranch Veterans Horse Camp (R3VHC), a volunteer-run initiative located in Dallas, Manitoba. R3VHC is far more...
