After 43 years of service, it’s the people
CPO2 Jeffrey Gourlay – Supplied Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici “It was an honour to receive that,” says Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class (CPO2), Jeffrey Gourlay of his Canadian Forces Decoration 3rd Clasp, recognizing his remarkable 43 years with the Royal Canadian Navy. “But it was not a surprise. I knew I had that much time in,” he adds with a laugh. Joining the...
CFLRS Modernizes Basic Military Qualification
The basic military qualification for recruits at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School now lasts eight weeks – Photo: CFLRS Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici Since April 1, recruits at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School (CFLRS) complete their Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) in eight weeks. The Commandant of the institution,...
Statement from the Office of the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal
File photo/ photo d’archives On 29 April 2022, the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS), collaboratively with the Office of the Chief Coroner (OCC), launched an investigation into the sudden deaths of four cadets at the Royal Military College of Canada after their personal motor vehicle entered the water at Point Frederick, on the campus of the Royal Military College of...
The Canadian Forces Newspaper Youth Reporter Competition returns for 2023
Supplied Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici. The Canadian Forces Newspaper Youth Reporter Competition is back for its fourth year! This exciting program offers an incredible opportunity for young people to showcase their writing talents and gain valuable experience in journalism. The program was created to encourage young military community members to share their...
Statement from Minister Anand and Minister Joly marking the 74th anniversary of the founding of NATO
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence in a video released on social media marking the 74th anniversary of NATO – Still via Facebook/ Canadian Armed Forces Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement: “On this day...
Month of the Military Child: Crisis Texting Service for Kids of CAF Families
Children, youth, and young adults from military families can access free mental health and well-being support by texting the keyword CAFKIDS at 686868 for service in English – Supplied Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) works with Kids Help Phone and Lockheed Martin Canada to offer a crisis texting service for...
Support Our Troops summer camp applications now open
– Stock Photo/Photo d’archive Support our Troops is looking for applicants for their National Summer Camps Program for 2023. The organization is looking to send a number of children who meet specific criteria to camps across Canada. This marks the 10th year for the organization and its summer camp program. Organizers say the application process has changed a little bit from years...
Run or walk for 2023 RCAF Run – earn your wings
The 2023 Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) run is open for registration – Supplied photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici The 2023 Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) run has something for everyone. Whether you walk or run, this virtual event is a healthy way to show your support for the RCAF, by connecting current and former military members and their families with...
The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre funds 32 projects through the new Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
The Dragonfly Centre in Bonnyville, AB is one of the locations that is being given support for Military Sexual Trauma Supports Programs. The service area for this project includes 15 surrounding Indigenous communities, Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, as well as Francophone community members. March 22, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of National Defence Increasing access to support...
CAF units with Irish connections
A recruiting poster for the Irish Canadian Rangers, produced during the First World War – Public Domain Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all as we celebrate the culture and history of the Irish! Historic and modern units of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have a number of connections to Ireland. In 1914, The Irish Canadian Rangers (then known as the 55th Regiment) was formed in Montreal,...