RCAF fighter squadrons take part in Exercise Cougar South in New Orleans
Two Canadian forces pilots getting into the CF-188 hornets during Exercise Cougar South at United States Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 13, 2023 – Photo: Cpl Brock Curtis, Royal Canadian Airforce Imagery technician / Deux pilotes des Forces canadiennes montent à bord de CF-188 Hornets pendant l’exercice Cougar South à la United States Naval...
What are you doing Saturday, March 25th?
Login virtually and get the chance to connect and exchange with two inspiring people who have gone through some fun adventures, TA Loeffler and Spencer West. By participating, you will also get the chance to win some great prizes with the help of CANEX! March 25th 2023 from 1 :30 to 3:30 pm EST on Zoom https://cfmws.ca/LevelUp / Branche-toi et profite de cette chance pour connecter et échanger...
Steel Spirit artist spotlight: Trish Legault
Orange Symphony, by Trish Legault – Supplied Photo ‘We are our own worst critics. No one in the world can beat me into the ground as well as I can do it myself. With painting, however, when I’ve felt I’ve hit a wall, I just keep working on it.’ — Trish Legault Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici Trish Legault joined the military in February 2003 and began basic...
Racers can now register for Canada Army Run 2023
Participants launch from the start line at the Canada Army Run held in Ottawa, Ontario on 6 November, 2022 – Photo by: Sgt Pierre Thériault, Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician Following a successful return in November 2022 with its first hybrid event and first in-person run since 2019, the Canada Army Run team is already looking forward to a bigger and better 2023 edition....
Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces open public consultations on update to Canada’s defence policy to all Canadians
Strong, Secure, Engaged – File Photo Pour une traduction française de cet article, cliquez ici On March 9th, the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces announced that they are launching public consultations with all Canadians on the Defence Policy Update (DPU), announced in Budget 2022. The DPU will build on Canada’s current defence policy, Strong, Secure,...
March 8th marks International Women’s Day
The theme for the 2023 International Women’s Day is #EmbraceEquity – Photo from the International Women’s Day website. March 8th marks International Women’s Day (IWD) across the globe. The day is used as a celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women across the world, says the event organizers on the official website for the day....
First-ever National Defence Black History Month Event Sparks Meaningful Conversations
Commodore Jacques Olivier moderates a panel featuring Master Warrant Officer Gareth Webb, Debra Christmas, Executive Partner at Gartner Canada, Caroline Xavier, Chief of the Communications Security Establishment, and Major (ret’d) Austin Douglas, with the Master of Ceremony, Lieutenant Colonel Martell Thompson, on the right. The screen and poster behind them read “Black History Month 2023”...
Valentines for Vets
Valentines for Vets – Photo from Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)This Valentine’s Day thank Canadian Veterans by sending them a hand-made valentine. Each year, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) invites Canadian schools, individuals and organizations to make Valentines for Vets. VAC then distributes the valentines to Veterans in long-term care facilities across the country by February 14....
RCAF Virtual Job Fair
An RCAF Aviation Systems Technician from Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship REGINA’s helicopter air detachment hooks up an engine rinse bottle to a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter – Photo care of the Department of National Defence There are so many great reasons to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces, one of which is the opportunity to rejuvenate your career and try on new challenges through the Annual...
Esquimalt takes Women’s Hockey Regional Championship, CFB Cold Lake loses in semi-finals
The Esquimalt Tritons Women’s Hockey Team, 2022 Canada West Region Champions – Photo by S1 Megan Sterritt/ 17 Operations Support Squadron Imaging, CFB Winnipeg The CFB Esquimalt Tritons Women’s Hockey Team took home gold after an impressive showing at the 2023 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Sports Women’s Hockey Canada Region West Championship held at 17 Wing in Winnipeg....