WANTED: Experienced former RCAF members for re-enrollment
Supplied Photo The RCAF is actively seeking to re-enroll former members, who were fully trained in their RCAF occupation and who meet the suitability requirements, as skilled applicants. The RCAF is an important partner in Canadian aviation. Re-enrollees can make an extraordinary contribution to Canada’s air and space capabilities using their previous training and experience, as well as the...
Canada set to participate in NATO Exercise STEADFAST DEFENDER 2024
Members of Canadian Special Operations Forces Command conduct pre-mission training for Exercise Steadfast Defender 24 in Petawawa, Ontario, on January 16, 2024 – Supplied Photo The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is set to participate in the largest NATO exercise in decades that will serve to rehearse NATO’s Deterrence and Defence plans to counter threats to the Euro-Atlantic area....
Families can play a part in helping to identify Canadian war dead
The remains of Private Harry Atherton were discovered in July 2017 and his identification was announced by the Department of National Defence in October 2022. Last June, he was buried by his perpetuating unit, The Calgary Highlanders (seen here), with his family in attendance. Private Atherton died on August 15, 1917, during the first day of the Battle of Hill 70 at the age of 24 –...
Indigenous volunteers needed for Movement is Medicine event
File Photo The Knowledge Circle for Indigenous Inclusion (KCII), Indigenous Wellness Resource Center (IWRC) is looking for Indigenous volunteers to assist in the delivery of the 3rd Movement is Medicine: Walk-Run-Wheel. Created to bring awareness to Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit (MMIWG2S) and Red Dress Day , the event will take place on Friday, 3 May 2024. In 2023,...
Message from the Chief of Defence Staff on his retirement
General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff – File Photo Next month will mark my third year as CDS. Last summer I informed the Government of my intent to retire in the early summer of 2024 and proposed a deliberate transition plan with stability of the CAF as its overarching principle. To facilitate this, I asked that a successor be identified as soon as possible in the New Year to...
Unveiling the Royal Canadian Air Force’s New Eagle Mascot: A Symbol of Legacy and Unity
The New RCAF Eagle Mascot – Supplied Photo To foster a sense of identity and leave a lasting legacy, the Royal Canadian Air Force is gearing up to introduce its mascot, an initiative inspired by the iconic Army Run event held in September. HCol. Andrew Abbott and Col. Maggie Jacula witnessed the impact of Juno, the Army’s mascot, and felt that the Air Force deserved a similar symbol....
New Year Message from CAF Surgeon General BGen Malcolm
Brigadier-General Scott Malcolm, CAF Surgeon General – Supplied Photo As we begin 2024, I would like to take the opportunity to wish our Defence Team a happy and healthy New Year. I hope you had the opportunity to spend quality time with those you love and took time to relax and recharge over the holiday season. For those who were on duty or continued work during the break-thank you on...
The 2023 CAF Imagery Contest Winners!
Military Operations Winner – “Ready to Take Off” – Corporal Connor Bennett – Halifax, NS – Supplied Photo The 56th Annual Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Imagery Contest announced their winners and this year’s contest saw an amazing 1100 image submissions from across the country! Submissions were accepted from both professional and amateur photographers that are...
Minister Blair announces the new Principal of the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario
RMC Kingston – File Photo On December 20th, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence and Chancellor of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), announced the appointment of Dr. Jill Scott as the 14th Principal of RMC Kingston. Dr. Scott will officially assume the role on March 4, 2024. The Principal of RMC is accountable for defining the academic policy and frameworks for...
Canada acquiring Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems for the Canadian Armed Forces
Through Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government of Canada is acquiring modern military equipment to keep Canadians safe and protected, and to support the security of our international allies and partners. Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of National Defence, and Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, announced a major investment...
