Leaders All: Women in the Canadian Armed Forces 1946 – Present
Helga Rausch CD, MA, MFA, Class of 1986 is pleased to announce that she is writing a book tentatively titled “Leaders All: Women in the Canadian Armed Forces 1946 – Present.” Publication by Dundurn Press is anticipated for winter 2027.
Please reach out to her if you are interested – https://www.linkedin.com/in/helga-rausch-cd-ma-mfa-7894b9204/ She is especially interested in interviews and stories from women who served in the 50s, 60s, and 70s, since that’s where her gaps are.
We love seeing our former fencers (varsity women’s Fencing team captain) accomplishing “firsts” in their CAF careers
Nous aimons voir nos anciens escrimeurs (capitaine de l’équipe féminine universitaire d’escrime) accomplir des “premières” dans leur carrière au sein de la FAC
Jill Carleton RMC 1987 elected as the new Dominion Treasurer for the Royal Canadian Legion.
Major Dion Marson RMC Class of 2010, is pictured in front of a CF-18 Hornet with his parents Dionisia and Paul; he piloted the impressive aircraft for a memorable hometown show along the waterfront for thousands of spectators on Saturday. – https://www.sootoday.com/pursuit/sault-born-cf-18-pilot-parents-grateful-for-hometown-flyover-9556880
Voici la colonelle honoraire Sandra Perron, C.D.
La lui a remis la GGSimon pour avoir créé un sanctuaire permettant aux vétéranes de se réunir, de tisser des liens et de trouver du soutien au cours de leur transition vers la vie civile. médailleducouronnement
Meet Honourary Colonel Sandra Perron, C.D.
Sandra received a from coronationmedal for creating a sanctuary enabling female veterans to meet, bond and find support during their transition to civilian life. We’re very proud to work with such an incredible leader and Canadian. GGSimon
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Welcome to the Team! We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Joanne Bilodeau and Amber Comisso to the Pepper Pod team! Both women served in the Canadian Armed Forces, completing exceptional careers and retiring in August 2024.
Jo will join us in September to lead a new Pepper Pod initiative in support of women veterans experiencing houselessness. We’ll share more about this exciting project in the coming months. In the fall, Amber will begin part-time training to become a lead member of the Pepper Pod’s facilitation team, specializing in Lifeshops. We are so pleased to welcome these incredible women to continue their service to others through the Pepper Pod.
Nous annonçons très fièrement l’arrivée de Joanne Bilodeau et d’Amber Comisso au sein de l’équipe du Pepper Pod. Ces femmes fortes ont chacune mené une carrière distinguée dans les Forces armées canadiennes, prenant toutes deux leur retraite en août 2024.
À compter de septembre, Joanne dirigera un nouveau programme mené par le Pepper Pod en appui aux vétéranes sans abri. Nous vous fournirons plus de détails sur ce projet important au cours des prochains mois. De son côté, Amber entreprendra cet automne une formation qui lui permettra de devenir membre principale de l’équipe d’animation du Pepper Pod, plus particulièrement lors de la présentation des LifeshopsMD.
C’est avec joie et trépidation que nous accueillons ces femmes inspirantes, impatientes de continuer à appuyer leurs consœurs dans leur nouveau rôle. Bienvenue au Pepper Pod!
Today we welcome (Ret’d) Brigadier-General G. Michael Adamson (CFC National Security Program 2020, RMC Masters in Defence Studies) to the Telesat team as our new Senior Director of Defence Strategy and Business Development. Read the full announcement to learn more about his mission to advance space domain operations and capabilities for government customers. https://lnkd.in/eT8iSQXH
On September 26th, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and General Jennie Carignan (RMC 1990), Chief of the Defence Staff, officially announced the establishment of the Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM). This new command will consolidate the CAF’s cyber capabilities into a single unified and dedicated entity, which will enhance the military’s readiness to tackle threats in the cyber domain.
This new command will be led by Major General Dave Yarker, (RMC 1993) who will be responsible for cyber operations, and cyber force sustainment, management, and development.