Echoes of the Abandoned: Part 2
Supplied Photo The following is the second part of a Halloween serial. For the first part of the story, click here. 1987, a shimmering glimmer of opportunity descended upon the abandoned Canadian military camp. A developer named Richard Alden saw the overgrown land as a canvas for a vibrant community where families could build their futures. Armed with plans, ambition, and a vision for...
Steel Spirit Artist Spotlight: Dan Houghton
Dan’s rose in the snow painting for his and Christine’s third anniversary (Courtesy of The Steel Spirit) The Steel Spirit is a platform for artwork submissions by military, first responder, and hospital practitioners. The collective is always looking for new and emerging artists, with and without experience, from every background and every age. For more information or if you would like to be...
Echoes of the Abandoned
Part 1 Supplied Photo Amidst the dense, evergreen forests of the Canadian wilderness, a forgotten relic of the past stood silently. Once bustling with the energy of young soldiers undergoing training in the 1950s, the abandoned military camp had now succumbed to time. The buildings were weathered and the grounds overgrown, as if nature had taken it upon her shoulders to veil the memories that...
Will a Post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis ruin my career in the Canadian Armed Forces?
Master Sailor Roth holding a C7A2 Rifle while standing in front of an M777 Howitzer. On his left arm, MS Roth has a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) patch – All photos supplied In 2008, Gunner Kevin Roth served in Afghanistan for seven months as part of B Battery, 1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery as a gun detachment member. During his service in Afghanistan, Gunner Roth was...
Defence Minister Bill Blair announces launch of new online database to make Defence conduct and culture research and policies more open and accessible
File Photo The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, today announced the launch of an online Conduct and Culture Research and Policy Database. The database makes research and policies related to sexual harassment and misconduct, gender, sexual orientation, race, diversity and inclusion, and culture change more readily accessible to the public, as well as to members of the...
Latin American Heritage Month 2023: Events honouring those who served
File Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici October marks Latin American Heritage Month, a time to highlight the many contributions of the Latin American community in Canada. For the Defence Team, it’s also a time to honour our Veterans and to learn from our comrades and colleagues. This year, the host nation for Latin American Heritage Month is Argentina. Did you know?...
Air Force Day on Parliament Hill
File Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici Minister of National Defence, Bill Blair, and Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, Ginette Petitpas Taylor, issued the following statement on September 26th: “Today, we celebrate Air Force Day on Parliament Hill. This day marks an opportunity for Members of Parliament and Senators to demonstrate...
The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre opens Call for Applications for the Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
File Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici Improving access to support services across Canada for those who have been affected by sexual misconduct within the wider Defence community is a top priority for the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Today, the Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC) launched its 2023-24 call...
Remembering the Medak Pocket Battle, 30 years later
Medak Pocket area platoon house – Photo from the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Museum & Archives Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici Often considered a forgotten part of our history, the Battle of Medak Pocket is considered by many to be the toughest action faced by Canadian troops during the period between the conflicts in Korea and Afghanistan....
Embrace the Enchantment: Celebrating Fall Magic in the Military Community
Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici As the fall season unfolds with its kaleidoscope of colors and crisp air, the military community across the nation gears up to celebrate the magic of autumn. This year, the theme “Embrace the Enchantment” takes center stage, bringing a sense of wonder and excitement to a myriad of events organized by Base and Wing departments....