CAF Imagery Contest is back!
2023 CAF Imagery Contest Winner in the Military Community Life category from MCpl Stéphanie Labossière – Supplied Photo Get your cameras ready, set, GO! The 57th annual Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Imagery Contest is now accepting submissions! The annual contest held by Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) runs from September 1 to October 15, 2024, and is open to all CF One...
National Search and Rescue Exercise 2024 at 19 Wing Comox
Search and Rescue Technician, Master Corporal Lavallee grabs equipment required to tend to a casualty during the medical event scenario at Goose Spit during the National Search and Rescue Exercise 2015 (SAREX15) held at Comox, British Columbia on September 17, 2015 – Photo: Sgt Halina Folfas, 19 Wing Imaging 19 Wing Comox is uniting Search and Rescue (SAR) teams from across North America!...
RCAF CF-18 Demo Team Takes Prestigious Prizes at RIAT
The team was awarded the prestigious awards, including Best Livery for the CF-18 Demo aircraft and Best Solo Jet Display for Captain Caleb ‘Tango’ Robert, during the world’s largest military air demonstration – Photo: RCAF 17 Wing, 2024 The Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Demonstration Team took two top prizes from the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) July 19-21, 2024, in the United...
Engaging Canada: The Role of the Stakeholder Engagement Office in National Defence
Supplied Photo In a world marked by complexity and unpredictability, the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) rely on the expertise of professionals and scholars in the defence and security sectors to tackle emerging challenges and adapt to ever-changing circumstances. This is where the Stakeholder Engagement Office (SEO) comes in; serving as a unique platform...
Celebrating a Century of the Royal Canadian Air Force: Get Your Hands on Three Centennial Books Now!
As we commemorate the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) 100th anniversary, we are excited to announce the release of three history books that can be downloaded for free. As part of the RCAF 2024 Centennial initiative, these books pay tribute to the RCAF legacy, recognize those who have served, and set our sights on the future of “Your Air Force.” These books delve into the...
CANEX Commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with their 2nd Annual Orange Shirt Campaign
Designed by Tahltan/Tlingit artist Una-Ann, this year’s artwork is called “Children Going Home” – Supplied Photo As we come together to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, CANEX and Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) are once again supporting this important day for a second year with their limited-edition orange t-shirts. Designed by...
Defence Team Champion for Visible Minorities Message: Emancipation Day 2024
Supplied Photo It is with immense pride and a profound sense of duty that I write to you as we honour Emancipation Day in Canada. This day, marking the abolition of slavery across the British Empire on August 1, 1834, is not only a reminder of the historic struggles endured by Black and Indigenous Peoples but also a testament to their resilience, courage, and unwavering spirit. As your Defence...
New Commander for 1 Canadian Air Division/Canadian NORAD Region/Joint Force Air Component/Search and Rescue Region Trenton
Major-General Chris McKenna speaks at the Change of Command ceremony for 1 Canadian Air Division (1 CAD) on July 11th – Photo from the Royal Canadian Air Force / Facebook National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Major-General (MGen) Chris McKenna assumed command of 1 Canadian Air Division (CAD), Canadian NORAD Region (CANR), Joint Force Air Component (JFAC) and Search and Rescue Region...
Have your say on the future of Canadian Military Colleges: Review Board launches consultations with Canadians online portal
RMC Kingston – File Photo The Canadian Military Colleges Review Board (CMCRB) online consultation portal is open and ready to receive input from Canadians regarding Canada’s two military colleges, as related to the mandate of the CMCRB. The Consulting with Canadians platform will be available until September 15, 2024 for submissions. The CMCRB will review the benefits, costs and advantages to...
Prime Minister announces the upcoming appointment of the new Chief of the Defence Staff
Submitted Photo The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the upcoming appointment of Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan, currently Chief, Professional Conduct and Culture, National Defence, as Chief of the Defence Staff. She will be promoted to the rank of General and will replace the current Chief of the Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre, who is retiring from the Canadian Armed...
