Ex-Cadets in the News
Photo (L) – 4873 Col (Rtd) Bob Brett and 4804 LCol(Rdt) Neil Johnstone, both of the Class of ‘60 visited Russia during September of this year. While in Moscow they visited the Kremlin and had their photo taken in front of the Tsar’s Cannon, purported to be the largest in the world. Photo (R)…
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2012 Birchall Leadership Award Dinner November 8, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Canadian Forces Base Halifax – Juno Tower The RMIM Patriot Award The Patriot Award is presented for exceptional and patriotic action on the part of an individual, group, or corporation and is to recognize their outstanding support to Canada’s defense or to…
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2012 Birchall Leadership Award Dinner November 8, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Canadian Forces Base Halifax – Juno Tower ________________________________ 19 Wing Members Lend Skills to Habitat for Humanity Build “It was exciting and rewarding to lend our skills and expertise to this worthwhile project and we hope our efforts will build even stronger relationships…
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xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 2012 Birchall Leadership Award Dinner November 8, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Canadian Forces Base Halifax – Juno Tower _______________________ “You’re out of breath, you’ve hit the wall, but you have to keep going” Short video “Ironman: “Look for a challenge, accept that challenge and move through it” Short video Aim and fire: top…
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xx CDS Transition Intent It is with great pleasure that I welcome LGen Tom Lawson, the CDS-designate, back to Ottawa. This signals the beginning of the Chief of the Defence Staff transition period and my impending retirement. While planning is underway with 29 October 2012 as my date of departure, I wish to take this…
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Former NORAD deputy commander, wife receive U.S. military awards Article Reconnaissance, par les forces armées américaines, de l’ancien commandant adjoint du NORAD et de son épouse Français ____________________________ Hornet triumphs in the ultimate performance showdown “The weather changed in our favour and the CF-18s crushed the cars, yet again … All the drivers were super…
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Michael Den Tandt: Marc Garneau could be the adult in Liberal leadership race “I have sailed across the ocean in a sailboat in both directions with 12 other people; I have gone into space, I have skydived. I’ve done all sorts of things in my life. I’m certainly not a dull person, even though I…
Ex-Cadets in the News
New Commander of 1 Canadian Air Division MGen Pierre St-Amand today assumed command of 1 Canadian Air Division Headquarters at a change of command ceremony. – (left to right) 14330 LGen Alain Parent, LGen André Deschamps and 15456 MGen Pierre St-Amand. Credit: Cpl Jean Archambault. Nouveau commandant de la 1re Division aérienne du Canada Le…
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The Measure of a CDS – Article _______________________________ What we expect from the chief of the defence staff – Article _______________________________ Air force loses F-35 champion as commander retires “Having been (Deschamps’s) deputy, (Blondin) would have been exposed to many of the same briefings and material,” 11330retired lieutenant-general Angus Watt Article _______________________________ Minister MacKay announces…
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Devoted to defence heritage Defence heritage expert 8059 Robert Mitchell has a deft skill for fostering the growth and sustainability of a wide range of heritage organisations. Mr Mitchell has a special interest in and an encyclopaedic knowledge of military history, which began with his experience in the Canadian armed forces and has transferred to…
Catching Up With the News
Search for Canada’s top general behind schedule – Article Replacement Snowbirds aircraft to cost $755 million – Article Military meal program cut will cause ‘undue hardship’ – Article Who will be Canada’s top general? – Article Military’s ‘Royal’ name change sparks royal ruckus – Article Canadian Forces Enrol First Officers in a New Pilot Program…
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Wanted: New general able to lead troops and cut costs Article ____________________________________ Gotcha! HMCS Victoria torpedoes US navy ship “This is a clear demonstration of the full weapons capability of the Victoria-class and marks a significant achievement in HMCS Victoria’s return to operations,” 12444 Vice-Admiral Paul Maddison, Commander RCN Article ____________________________________ Forces at work in…