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Ex-cadets in attendance Dec 8th. – Back row: (from LT to RT) Dick Girling / Lee Smith / Christopher J Robinson / Ed deCaux / Mark Shaddock / Claude Michon. Seated: (from LT to RT) Bruce Rutherford / Allen Kear / Bob Simpson / Jacques Gagné / Peter Flynn Manitoba Branch Christmas Meet & Greet…
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Durham’s new MP 19894 Erin O’Toole pledges to stay connected to constituents 8276 Marc Garneau enters Liberal leadership race Editorial: 8276 Marc Garneau, the science candidate PTSD tearing military families apart: H7860 Romeo Dallaire Opposition sides with 9485 Pierre Daigle, military ombudsman on access to cabinet secrets L’ombudsman du MDN soutient qu’il doit avoir accès…
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‘The world is beautiful’: Canadian astronaut 13738 Chris Hadfield on living in space and the view from the window. 8276 Marc Garneau to announce Liberal leadership bid next week Never fear that Canadians focus too much on military history. By 5105 J.L. Granatstein New model army: Sandhurst’s officers of the future As Sandhurst marks its…
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His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, recently announced the presentation of Military Valour Decorations and Meritorious Service Decorations (Military Division) to members of the Canadian and allied forces. The presentation ceremony took place on Thursday, November 15, 2012, at 10:30 a.m., at Rideau Hall. A quick review of…
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Gen. Tom Lawson: From air base commander to Canada’s top soldier “Some people appear to be good, while Tom is one of those guys who is simply good. He never takes an extra step to appear to be good,” Ken Pennie, a former Chief of the Air Staff and superior officer Article __________________________ Ottawa airport…
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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…
