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...
Stamp marks 100 years of the poppy as symbol of remembrance
The 100th Anniversary Poppy Stamp – Supplied Photo OTTAWA – On Friday, Canada Post released a poignant stamp to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the official adoption of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance in Canada. The release coincides with the launch of The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2021 National Poppy Campaign, which begins the last Friday of October each year. Canada Post has a long...
How individuals’ sex, gender and sexual orientation affect their adjustment to the COVID-19 crisis
The logo of the Defence Team Pride Advisory Organization (DTPAO) – Supplied International Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world, mobilize efforts in support of mental health and dispel social stigma surrounding mental illness. The Defence Team Pride Advisory Organization (DTPAO) is taking this opportunity to highlight the fact that the health...
Canadian artillery soldiers assume Queen’s Guard duties in England
The Royal Canadian Artillery band leads The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery United Kingdom Public Duties Contingent through the gates at Buckingham Palace in London, England on October 4, 2021 during the Change of Guard ceremony. Photo: Master Corporal Heather MacRae, Image Technician, Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery UK Public Duties Contingent La Musique de l’Artillerie royale...
Military Family Appreciation Day: RCAF Command Team thanks military families
Sanctioned by Parliament with unanimous consent in 2019, Military Family Appreciation Day will be celebrated this year on Friday, September 17, a day for all Canadians to thank military families for their endless sacrifices and support. It is also a day for RCAF and Canadian Armed Forces members themselves to thank their own families for everything they do behind the scenes to support our...
Military Exercise taking place at 4 Wing Cold Lake
Photo : Cplc PJ Letourneau, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes Public Service Announcement September 7, 2021 – Cold Lake, AB The United States Marine Corps (USMC) will be conducting an exercise based out of 4 Wing from September 9 to October 14, 2021. The exercise will allow mutually beneficial training for USMC, 4 Wing squadrons, 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (from Edmonton) and...
