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...
The 2024 Your Say Survey is live—Help shape personnel policies!
Supplied Photos 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 in this survey include topics such as: experiences on Imposed Restriction; satisfaction with various policies; programs and services, such as satisfaction with health and wellness...
The Steel Spirit – Artist Spotlight: James Lightle
James Lightle – All Photos Supplied James Lightle is originally from Port Hope, Ontario, where he and his brother were befriended by a WWII veteran, Bill Northcott. Their routine of friendship with Bill, included endless rounds of euchre. ‘Bill was a kind-hearted man who loved people. He was like a third grandparent who lived a few houses away.’ Bill carried himself with pride and dignity,...
Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance: Honoring Lives, Promoting Awareness
Supplied Photo Transgender Awareness Week, observed from November 13 to 19, raises visibility for the transgender and gender-diverse community, educating the public about their experiences and challenges. Advocates and allies amplify transgender voices, promote understanding, and combat discrimination, fostering inclusivity. The week leads to Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on November 20,...
Unleash Your Creativity: Join BreakBeatCode – A Free Coding Program for Military Teens brought to by Google Canada!
Supplied Photo Are you a teen in the military community eager to dive into the world of coding and music? BreakBeatCode is here to help you unleash your inner DJ and coder, offering a unique, free opportunity to learn how to create your very own beats—all by writing code! In this exciting CFMWS Recreation program, you’ll learn the basics of Python, the world’s most popular programming...
The 2024 Canadian Forces Newspapers Youth Reporter Competition is open for submissions until November 17, 2024.
Supplied Photo Presenting a unique opportunity for military youth aged 13-18, the 2024 Canadian Forces Newspapers Youth Reporter Competition, sponsored by Natasha’s Wood Foundation, invites you to share your stories and insights through writing. With four categories, including the new Narrative Journeys: Write Your World for creative writing, this contest is your chance to shine. Winners...
Making a mark in memory of Hong Kong veterans
Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association volunteer Derrill Henderson points to the “HK” marker being added to gravestones across Canada, including that of John Levitt, a member of 1st Battalion, The Royal Rifles of Canada Canadian Active Service Force (CASF); in Trenholm, Quebec – Submitted As Remembrance Day approaches, Canadians prepare to honour those who served, including the...
