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The trailer for "The Liberation Men" has just been released: This looks to be inspired by Leo Major. Especially as the soldiers are wearing the unit flashes of Regiment de la Chaudiere, which was the unit he belonged to during the Second World War.

The 21st Canadian Army Sergeant Major has been chosen, CWO Christopher Robin. “In preparation for the upcoming posting season and after a rigorous and transparent selection process, I am very pleased to announce that the 21st Canadian Army Sergeant Major will be Chief Warrant Officer...

According to the latest news release Major-General M.H.L. Bourgon has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-General and remains Acting Chief Military Personnel and Acting Commander Military Personnel Command (CMP/CMPC), in Ottawa. Chief of the Defence Staff announces first 2023 Canadian Armed...

Looking for some help in identifying the medallion(?) that then Cpl Francis Pegahmagabow (1st Canadian Infantry Battalion) is wearing just underneath his medals (Military Medal with 2 bars, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, and Victory Medal). You only see him wearing it in this picture. In all...

To the surprise of no one, Logistik Unicorp has been awarded the OCFC2 contract. Minister Anand announces investment of up to $3.7 billion to supply operational clothing and footwear to the Canadian Armed Forces - Canada.ca

Relief of Duties for Member Deployed on Operation REASSURANCE – Maritime Task Force - Canada.ca

France is looking to honour Canadian soldiers who participated in the Dieppe Raid or liberation of France. France seeks Canadian Second World War veterans to award Legion of Honour

With the RCAF Centennial anniversary only a thousand days away, Lieutenant-General Al Meinzinger, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force and Chief Warrant Officer John Hall, the RCAF Command CWO unveiled the RCAF 2024 logo and motto. The logo features the RCAF Roundel as the centrepiece of a...

Today as we are observing Canada Day we must remember that 1 July has not always been a day of celebration. In 1916 people were not very joyous in celebrating Dominion Day (as 1 July was known as till 1982 when the Canada Act was passed), the reason being that 1 July 1916 was the opening attack...

The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the families of 16 Canadian Army soldiers who went missing during the Korean war in the 1950s. The 16 soldiers went missing in action between October 11, 1951, and...

Veteran Affairs Canada is looking for input on how we conduct Remembrance Day. They have a survey asking questions as they want to change the traditional service. Here is a link to the survey, please provide your vital input. The future of remembrance in Canada

The 2020 Report on Suicide Mortality in the CAF (1995 to 2019) has just been released: 2020 Report on Suicide Mortality in the Canadian Armed Forces (1995 to 2019) - Canada.ca Have just started reading the report but it seems focused on the Regular Force I don't know if it examined class A...

Here is the online survey on the proposed designs for the National Monument to Canada's Mission in Afghanistan. The monument will be located in Ottawa across from the Canadian War Museum: Online Survey: Proposed designs for the National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan - Canada.ca I...

In honour of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong, here is my timeline of the battle: 23 April 1800 – CO, LCol Stone gives orders to the battalion, due to the nature of the ground the CO reiterates several times “My defensive plan necessitates Company Platoons be Mutually Supporting”...

Prince Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announces https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-11437314

From the RCN Twitter, RAdm Craig Baines will become the 37th Commander of the RCN.

Tonight is the 75th anniversary of “The Great Escape”.  On the night of 24/25 March 1944, 77 POWs escaped via tunnel from Stalag Luft III. Of the escapees, 3 of them were successful and made it back to allied lands, Flight Lieutenant Bram van der Stok made it to Spain and Sergeant Per Bergslamd...

The US Army is redesigning its Basic Training https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/02/09/low-discipline-new-soldiers-prompts-army-redesign-basic-training.html to deal with sense of entailment. They have noticed ""What leaders have observed in general is they believe that there is too much...

Maybe I am old fashion but I don't think the Air Canada Centre is an appropriate place to display retired Colours. They are sacred objects. News Article The retired Colours will be entrusted to the guardianship of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team on February 10, 2018, at the Air Canada...

Some sad news: https://www.arbormemorial.ca/fairhaven/obituaries/l%C3%A9o-bertrand/8232/