Ex Cadets & More in the News
*** Update: 41 years later, survivors of cadet camp blast get an apology, pledge of action Statement by 13551 Lieutenant-General Guy Thibault, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, regarding the Ombudsman’s report on the 1974 cadet tragedy at CFB Valcartier Il y a 40 ans, une grenade tuait six cadets à Valcartier – 9485 Pierre…
Ex-Cadets & more in the News
Un nouveau navire de patrouille extracôtier de l’Arctique nommé en l’honneur du héros canadien-français de la guerre de 1812, Frédérick Rolette – 16204 Luc Cassivi Naval Reserve under new command – 15185 Bill Truelove Top general says soldiers facing sexual assault should dial 911 – 15696 Jonathan Vance CFB Borden helicopter unit welcomes first female…
Ex-Cadets & More in the News & Morale Building Quotes
*** Contrasting Military Chiefs: U.S. and Canada – 15696 Jon Vance 15185 Bill & Brenda Truelove: Washington, DC – Next Stop Kingston named Home Station for CF Intelligence – 19745 Pascal Ratte; 11540 Glen Nordick; 15299 Carl Doyon Soldier fighting Saskatchewan fires got lost while heeding Mother Nature’s call – 16538 Wayne Eyre Tribute to…
Ex-Cadets & More in the News
Sailors presented with Military and Bravery decorations at Rideau Hall – 14240 Commodore (Retired) Patrick Terence Finn among recipients. ‘Unprecedented’ wildfires force out 13,000 Sask. evacuees – 16538 Wayne Eyre Canadian Tire donates $300,000 in support of military family recreation – 15185 Bill Truelove & 16158 Mark Watson New honorary colonel for 14 Wing Greenwood…
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Caption: Canadian icon, Don Cherry threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Canada Day, Toronto Blue Jays baseball game against the Boston Red Sox – won by the Jays 11 – 2. Also, playing a major part in the pre-game opening ceremonies were members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Heading the military contingent was…
Ex Cadets & more in the news
13738 Chris Hadfield earns his wings in Gatineau GOFOs, lead by 12192 Gen. Lawson, Triumph Over the Esprit de Corps Commandos Governor General presents Canadian honours to military personnel at Rideau Hall in Ottawa ‘Singing sisterhood’: Women’s choir source of strength for military wives, personnel – 17595 Telah Morrison Staffing cuts at Veterans Affairs hit…
Ex-Cadets & More in the News
New Chief of Military Personnel assumes command Incoming DGMEPM Member recognized for outstanding academic achievement at MIT / Une employée de DGGPEM est reconnue pour sa réussite académique exceptionnelle au MIT – 24014 Calley Gray Presentation of Military and Bravery Decorations Air force memo warns of risk to operations due to poor recruiting New Brunswick cancels…
Ex-Cadets & More in the News
Changement de garde à la tête du Royal 22e Régiment – 4377 le lieutenant-général (ret.) Richard Evraire The Sacred Tradition of the Eagle Staff – 12966 Lieutenant-General Marquis Hainse Air Force training at 5 Wing Goose Bay wraps up – 24805 Capt. Dan Pigeon-Fournier Cadets get a feel for operational Air Force at Scott 15…
Ex-Cadets & More in the News
Arsenal builds hardened cannons, relationship with Canadian Army – 15004 Col. Karl Michaud 21497 Lt.-Col. Christopher McKenna reviewing officer for 638 Air Cadets Squadron Challenging Labrador’s wilderness – 19264 Colonel Erick Simoneau History and future combine in reborn 415 Squadron – 19166 Ian Huddleston 22261 Maj. Adam Battista reviewing officer for Collingwood 1909 Cadets 13738 Chris Hadfield’s…
Ex-Cadets & More in the News
The CAE announces New Fellows for 2015 – Federal Court Judicial Appointment Announced DART returns to Canada after month in quake-stricken Nepal National standards being set for service dogs Veterans affairs minister fires back at union campaign on service cuts RMC grad headed to outer space Inquiry into cadet’s death begins Friday – 26999…
Ex-Cadets in the News
*** Sexual misconduct report surprised senior military leaders Members of 435 and 442 Squadrons show the flag in Key West Chief of the Defence Staff recognizes United States Navy with Unit Commendations The Valour Building honours recipients of the Star of Military Valour Canadian technical training facility for CH-147F Chinook technicians opens ICE Name Ex…
Ex-Cadets & More in the News
Some of the faces in the crowd last Friday (22 May) at the CoC Photos by Denice Zoretich – More photos from the CoC 22 May Here FANSTONE, Sage Edward – obit Robert Smol: Why we should unionize the military Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry marks a century of distinguished service to Canada at Frezenberg…