Government of Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, and Department of National Defence apologize to Defence Team Members for sexual misconduct and discrimination
(L to R) General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff; The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence; and Jody Thomas, Deputy Minister of National Defence, apologized to current and former members of the Defence Team and Veterans affected by sexual assault, sexual harassment or discrimination due to sex, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation, on behalf of the Government of...
Holiday Greetings from Commander and Chief Warrant Officer 1 Canadian Air Division / Canadian NORAD Region / Joint Force Air Component / Search and Rescue Region Trenton
With the holidays upon us, Chief Warrant Officer Campbell and I send this holiday greeting with sincere gratitude for stellar efforts to everyone across 1 Canadian Air Division, the Canadian NORAD Region, Joint Force Air Component and Search and Rescue Region Trenton. This year saw an increase in airpower missions taking place in Canada. The daring Atlantic Destiny rescue off Nova Scotia in...
Royal Canadian Air Force helicopters to transport Grey Cup to Hamilton
December 6, 2021 – Ottawa Two Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CH-146 Griffon helicopters will transport the Grey Cup to Hamilton’s Bayfront Park at approximately 11 a.m. on December 7 ahead of the CFL’s championship game on December 12. Except where conducting a take-off, approach or landing, the helicopters from 430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron will fly at an altitude no lower than 500 feet...
Another Canadian soldier of the First World War identified
November 22, 2021 – Ottawa The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces have confirmed the identification of a previously unknown grave as being that of Corporal George Herbert Ledingham, a Canadian soldier of the First World War. He was originally partially identified as an unknown corporal with the 43rd Battalion when he was buried in Canada Cemetery, Tilloy-lez-Cambrai,...
Mess Manager Pens WWII Novel to tell Untold LGBTQ Stories
Author Adam Arbiter, a Mess Manager at 22 Wing CFB North Bay, shows off a copy of his debut self-published novel, “I’m Here”. (Photo submitted). Mess Manager Adam Arbiter has always had a passion for writing, though for years struggled to finish any of the projects he began, until he discovered a story he really wanted to tell. His debut novel “I’m Here” tells the story of Garret and Simon who...
Canadian soldier of the First World War identified
November 15, 2021 – Ottawa The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces have confirmed the identification of a previously unknown grave as being that of Lance Corporal Morgan Jones Jenkins, a Canadian soldier of the First World War who was buried as an unknown soldier at the Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery, in Haucourt, France. Morgan Jones Jenkins was born in Wales in 1886 to...
War Amputee Veterans Started 100-Year Legacy
Sidney Lambert, Neil Conner and Bert Coulson – Submitted Photo Of the thousands of Canadian soldiers who were wounded while serving in the First and Second World Wars, many returned home missing limbs. United by a common bond of amputation, these veterans not only served their country during wartime, but they made a difference in the lives of generations of amputees that continues today....
The Steel Spirit: Portrait project focused on fallen peacekeepers
The Steel Spirit is a platform for artwork submissions by Military, First Responder and Hospital Practitioners. They are 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 involved, please visit: www.thesteelspirit.ca Visitors to Peacekeepers Park in Angus, Ontario, are likely to see Don...
Royal Canadian Legion announces Silver Cross Mother
Mme Josée Simard of Les Méchins, Québec – Photo from the Royal Canadian Legion The Royal Canadian Legion has announced the 2021 Silver Cross Mother, Mme Josée Simard of Les Méchins, Québec. Simard will place a wreath on behalf of all Canadian mothers who lost a son or daughter in military service to Canada. She will serve in the capacity until October of 2022. Simard’s daughter, Cpl...
Remembrance Day Sentry Program selections announced
Photo: Private Jonathan King, Canadian Forces Support Group (Ottawa/Gatineau) Imaging Services The Acting Chief of the Defence Staff, General Wayne D. Eyre, has selected which Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members will be part of the national Remembrance Day Sentry Program. Six CAF members and one Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer received the distinction of being chosen from nominees...