RCAF Sets Guinness World Record for Most Landmarks Illuminated in 24 Hours
The CN Tower in Toronto illuminated in blue on April 1st, 2024, for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Centennial Illumination campaign. The iconic Canadian landmark was one of the 56 landmarks which counted towards the RCAF’s successful world record attempt – All Photos Supplied The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is proud to announce that, with the support of communities, businesses,...
The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre funds 11 new projects through the Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
File Photo Increasing access to support services across Canada for members of the wider Defence community who have been affected by sexual misconduct is a priority for the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Today, the Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC) announced that its Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program...
A Change of Commander for the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School
On Thursday, 13 June 2024, during the ceremony formalizing the change of command, LCol M.R. Kieley succeeded Col C.L. Wong CD who had held the position since June 2022 – Supplied Photo Colonel Chung Wong, who has been at the helm of the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School (CFLRS) since June 2022, presented the official CFLRS flag to the new Commanding Officer,...
Statement from Minister Blair and Minister Petitpas Taylor on Air Force Day
File Photo The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement: “Today, we celebrate Air Force Day on Parliament Hill – an opportunity to highlight the incredible work of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as we mark its Centennial year....
The Heroes of Normandy
Supplied Photo Death struck deeply into those who waded ashore on June 6, 1944. Struggling to quickly move from their landing craft to the sand of Normandy beach. Burdened by the heavy weight of their equipment, and the sights and sounds around them. Before them lay a terrifying array of obstacles waiting to trap, maim, and destroy anyone who attempted to challenge the terrible might of the nazi...
Minister Blair announces major investments in equipment and training for the Canadian Armed Forces in partnership with Canada’s defence industry
File Photo On May 29th, at the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries’ annual defence industry tradeshow (CANSEC), the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced significant investments to equip the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with new, state-of-the-art platforms for training and operations at home and abroad. To provide the Royal Canadian Air Force...
MFRC is a Four-Letter Word you need to remember!
Be sure to register with your MFRC and check the consent box on your Family Care Plan There are so many moving parts and stresses that come with any type of move. Especially a military move. So many thing s to consider, to plan, to put in place. It is often one of the most stressful things that happens in a military family’s life! We, in the CAF, have access to a group of services that...
Defence Minister Bill Blair releases third status report of the External Monitor
File Photo On May 16th, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, released the third biannual status report of the External Monitor, Madame Jocelyne Therrien. The report provides an external, independent assessment of the progress made by the Department of Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in implementing the recommendations made by former Supreme Court Justice Louise...
International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia 2024
Supplied Photo It has been 20 years since May 17th was named the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. This day was chosen to honour May 17, 1990, the date the World Health Organization made the landmark decision to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder. It is a day to recognize hard-earned progress, while also addressing the pursuit of equality, both in...
Now Open for Submissions: Support Our Troops National Scholarships Program
The Support Our Troops National Scholarship Program is now open for applications until July 18, 2024 – Stock Photo The Support Our Troops National Scholarship Program is now open for applications until July 18, 2024. Made possible through the generosity of Support Our Troops donors, the National Scholarship Program helps military family members pursue their academic dreams. Due to the...
