And the winners of the 2024 CAF Imagery Contest are…
Stock Photo The winners of the 57th Annual Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Imagery Contest have been announced! Photographs were submitted from across the country for the categories of Military Community Life, Military Operations, and Canadian Pride. Submissions were accepted from both professional and amateur photographers that are either service members or family members of the Defence community....
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) 100: A Year to Remember
Toonie – The Royal Canadian Mint’s unveiled a $2 circulation coin, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the RCAF. It features iconic aircraft flown by RCAF personnel over the past century. The coin was officially released on September 18, 2024, at a ceremony held at 17 Wing in Winnipeg, Manitoba – Photo: RCAF 2024. April 1, 2024, marked the Centennial of the Royal Canadian...
End-of-Year Message from the Chief of the Defence Staff and the CAF Chief Warrant Officer
File Photo As we reflect on the past year, we are deeply proud of the extraordinary dedication and professionalism shown by members of the Defence Team. Your unwavering commitment to serving Canada inspires us every day, exemplifying the strength and resilience that define our team. Alongside CAF Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann, I have had the privilege of meeting many of you across the country...
The CD turns 75 and shows a new face!
The Canadian Forces’ Decoration – Supplied Photo The Canadian Forces’ Decoration, commonly known as the CD, is the most ubiquitous of all Canadian honours. The familiar ten-sided golden decoration with its distinctive red ribbon bearing three thin white stripes has now recognized long serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for 75 years. Whether they are serving on missions...
Canadian military recognizes excellence in sport: The 36th annual CAF Sports Awards Ceremony
Photo (left to right): General Carignan, Master Corporal (ret) Wannamaker, Master Corporal Makischuk, Major (ret) Burt, Master Warrant Officer Bartlett, Chief Petty Officer 1st class Laurendeau, CAF Chief Warrant Officer McCann – Photo credit: Corporal Liam Du Plessis The Canadian Armed Forces Sports Awards Ceremony was held on November 27, 2024, at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, ON....
Stay Cozy This Winter: The Courier News Launches Reader Appreciation Contest!
Supplied Photo As the chill of winter sets in, there’s nothing quite like snuggling up with your favourite read. To celebrate our dedicated readers, The Courier News is excited to announce our Reader Appreciation Contest! From now until December 31st, every participant has the chance to enter a draw to win a prize basket valued at over $300 filled with cozy winter essentials. Mike...
Flight Safety Investigation Report for CH147310 Chinook accident
File Photo The Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) Directorate of Flight Safety, which is the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) Airworthiness Investigative Authority, has concluded its Flight Safety Investigation into the accident that occurred on June 20, 2023, in the Ottawa River near Garrison Petawawa involving a CH-147F Chinook helicopter that claimed the lives of two CAF members. The helicopter,...
Royal Canadian Air Force opens door to new career paths and paid education opportunities
450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron aircrew refuel a CH-147F Chinook helicopter at Kamloops Airport in British Columbia during Operation LENTUS on July 10, 2021, to help provincial authorities stabilize the wildfire situation in Kamloops. Air Operations Support Technicians will perform these and other tasks in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Photo: Sailor 1st Class Victoria Ioganov, Maritime Forces...
Strengthening the Forces during National Addictions Awareness Week 2024
A Canadian soldier demonstrates the proper techniques for lighting a portable stove to Spanish soldiers of the enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia during Winter Warfare training in the Camp Adazi training area during Operation REASSURANCE – Supplied Photo National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) takes place November 24–30, 2024, and is led by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use...
Attention Veterans: Could Your Cancer Be Service-Related?
Stock Photo If you served in a technical trade that involved regular use of chemicals or were deployed in Afghanistan and exposed to burn pits, your cancer could be linked to your military service. Veterans with Cancer Inc. encourages veterans who may have been affected by such exposures to consider filing a claim with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). For more information on chemicals that may...