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,...
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....
