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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...

Register now for the upcoming Canadian Special Operations Forces Command Virtual Job Fair

Supplied Photo The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) is hosting a virtual job fair on October 9 from 12:00 to 14:00 EDT. There will be a live information session followed by a Question & Answer period with CANSOFCOM members from a variety of trades. All CAF members welcome. Register for the CANSOFCOM virtual job fair today (internal access only – sign in with...

2025 Your Say Survey is now live for Regular Force and Primary Reserve members

Help inform decisions on personnel programs and policies that affect you with the 2025 Your Say Survey – Supplied Photo Help inform decisions on personnel programs and policies that affect you. The Your Say Survey is your opportunity to be heard and to provide leadership with valuable insights on a variety of topics, which will help inform decisions about policies and programs. Questions...

Training Mission Commanders during Exercise Cobra Warrior 25-2

Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 Hornet pilots from 3 Wing return from a flight in support of Exercise Cobra Warrior 25-2, as part of Operation REASSURANCE, at Royal Air Force (RAF) Station Waddington, United Kingdom, on September 9, 2025 – Photo: Corporal Bélynda Casse, Imaging Services, 3 Wing Bagotville Three Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) fighter pilots are advancing to the next...

Stories of support: How CFMWS strengthened the military community

Report highlights ongoing commitment to the CAF operations – Supplied Photo Every year, thousands of military members and their families turn to Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) for support, and their needs continue to grow and evolve. From helping kids in crisis, to promoting an active and healthy lifestyle through sports and recreation, to providing the essentials when...

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