CAF/DND
PHOTO ESSAY: 2PPCLI C Coy complex live fire range shoot
November 26, 2022
MCpl Brandon Liddy visited CFB Shilo’s RTA to focus on 2PPCLI’s C Coy conducting a complex live fire range shoot.
Veterans return to South Korea on war anniversary
November 23, 2022
Victor Flett did not think he would be returning to Korea almost 70 years later — this time for an award from the Korean government. “This revisit was very meaningful to me,” said 94-year-old Flett. “I have so many friends that are veterans of the [Korean] War who could not be here, and so many of my family members were in the military.”
CAF modernizing: what this means for military members, families
November 19, 2022
The rewards and benefits for military members and their families are unlike anything you will find in the private sector. The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) offers competitive salaries and world-class benefit packages — including health, dental, vision, four to six weeks paid vacation annually, great pension plans and continuous training — which start from the moment you put on the uniform.
An inside look at role of an Army Sergeant Major: Currently held by former 2PPCLI RMS CWO James Smith
November 17, 2022
In the Canadian Army (CA), the Army Sergeant Major (ASM) is seldom far from the side of the Army Commander, and the reason is simple. Together, they form a Command Team which leads the entire Army. The ASM’s role as a communications link between the troops and the Army Commander is critical to the success of the team and by extension, the success of the Army it leads.
Changes in Monarchy prompt changes in CAF
November 16, 2022
Canada’s military upheld a particularly close connection with Queen Elizabeth II, Canada’s longest reigning Sovereign. The Constitution assigns the Command-in-Chief of what is formally known as Her Majesty’s Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), to the Sovereign.
Virtual Cenotaph honours citizen sailors
November 16, 2022
More than 1,700 naval reservists died in service to Canada during the Second World War. To honour their sacrifice, an online Virtual Cenotaph has been created to repatriate the lives of these sailors back to the cities, towns and villages where they grew up and began their naval service.
Malicious actors have increased their phishing campaigns
November 10, 2022
As Defence Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Assistant Deputy Minister (Information Management), it is my role to advise the Defence Team of potential cyber security concerns. Recently, there has been a rise in phishing campaigns from malicious actors.
DND, CAF seek families of Canadian Army soldiers missing in Korea
November 10, 2022
Does missing 2PPCLI soldier Cpl John Richard Toole — presumed dead as of Oct. 11, 1951 — still have family or relatives in Canada?
Canada Army Run returned with in-person, virtual events
November 9, 2022
CFB Shilo continues to improve its capabilities as a leading Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) training facility with the recent opening of a state-of-the-art range for C16 – Close Area Suppression Weapon (CASW) or Automatic Grenade Launching System (AGLS) range.
Photo Essay: DP1 rappel tower training
November 2, 2022
DP1 candidates continue their infantry training on Base and in the RTA, with their graduation scheduled for Nov. 28. A trip to the rappel tower was on the agenda all morning as these future infantry soldiers moved up to a scenario where they will rappel from a hovering helicopter while fully kitted minus their weapons.
