Canadian soldier of the First World War identified
Sergeant Arthur Davidson Melvin – Supplied Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces have confirmed that the grave of an unknown soldier in Bois-Carré British Cemetery, in Thélus, France, is that of Sergeant Arthur Melvin, a Canadian soldier of the First World War. Arthur Davidson Melvin was born on June 3,...
2023 Canadian Forces Newspaper Youth Reporter Competition: Chloé Charron
Chloé Charron – Supplied Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici The 2023 Canadian Forces Newspaper Youth Reporter Competition has ended and the four finalists have been selected. The finalists had the opportunity to work with professional journalists and editors on their submissions and have them published in a number of Canadian Forces newspapers. They will also...
Get to know our Team Canada members for Invictus Games 2023
Team Canada members train for the 2023 Invictus Games – Supplied Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici The selection of our Team Canada members was announced during their second training camp at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Winnipeg, May 15-19, as they prepare for this year’s Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023. Team Canada’s 31-person contingent includes 11 Canadian Armed...
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Supplied Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici At CFMWS Community News we are committed to providing you with valuable and engaging content that meets your needs and interests. To better serve you and tailor our offerings accordingly, we are excited to announce our Community News Readership Survey. Your opinion matters to us, and this survey presents an excellent...
New services at your local Transition Centre
Supplied Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Transition Group is introducing the Military-Civilian Transition (MCT) process to reinvigorate transition and ensure CAF members leaving the military have personalized coaching and access to the tools and resources necessary to complete a smooth transition to civilian life. The MCT process also...
Royal Canadian Air Force members recovered from CH-147F Chinook helicopter crash identified
Version française ici Following the official identification by the Coroner, and in accordance with the wishes of their families, the Royal Canadian Air Force is releasing the names of the two air crew members killed in the CH-147F Chinook crash on June 20, 2023, near Garrison Petawawa, Ontario. The two deceased members are: Captain David Domagala Captain Marc Larouche Captain David Domagala, 32,...
Update: Search for missing Royal Canadian Air Force members involved in helicopter crash near Petawawa concludes
Updated on June 21st, 2023 The two missing air crew members from the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CH-147F Chinook that crashed in the Ottawa River in the early hours of Tuesday June 20, were found last evening. Tragically, neither member survived. The names of the deceased individuals are not being released at the request of their families. The two members were amongst a total crew of...
Father’s Day: Sailor inspires father to follow in her footsteps
Sailor 1st Class Dania Dhaw greets her father Sailor 3rd Class Muftah Dhaw on Basic Military Qualification at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier. Photo by Master Corporal Nathan Moulton – Supplied Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici For many families in Canada military service has been passed down through generations of children following their parents into the army,...
Three Canadian soldiers of the First World War laid to rest in France
Six Canadian Armed Forces soldiers carry a casket draped in a Canadian flag in Loos British Cemetery in Loos-en-Gobelle, France, on June 8, 2023 – Supplied Photo / Six soldats des forces armées canadiennes portent un cercueil drapé d’un drapeau canadien, au cimetière britannique de Loos, à Loos-en-Gohelle, en France, le 8 juin 2023 – Photo fournie Three Canadian soldiers of...
Nineteen Canada Pride Citation ceremonies hosted by National Defence across Canada
File Photo In April, the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) began holding regional ceremonies to present the Canada Pride Citation to eligible current and former military members, as defined in the Ross, Roy, Satalic Class Action Final Settlement Agreement, also known as the LGBT Purge Class Action. A total of 19 ceremonies were held in 12 cities across the...
