CAF/DND
Canada awards contract for new Army pistols
October 11, 2022
The Canadian government will procure an initial amount of 7,000 pistols and holster systems for the Canadian Army. Additional options for up to 9,500 pistols will be available under the contract to cover off the remaining requirements for the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal Canadian Navy and Military Police. Pistol delivery is anticipated to begin in mid-2023.
Registry helps identify Canadian war dead in unmarked graves
October 6, 2022
In the spirit of World Anthropology Day earlier this year, I wanted to share with you what I do as a forensic anthropologist: I am the casualty identification co-ordinator for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). I analyze the newly discovered skeletal remains of Canadian service personnel who were killed in action during the First and Second World Wars, as well as the conflict in Korea, and who have no known grave.
US Army adopts made in Canada approach
October 5, 2022
The US Army is adopting a made in Canada approach to incentivizing fitness on its annual physical employment standard. “The US Army will use a scale for rewards with green, bronze, silver, gold and platinum,” said Michael McGurk, the director of research, US ARMY CIMT-TRADOC, Army Combat Fitness Test. “Rewards will be used for promotions and order of merit.”
Updated dress instructions promote: respect, diversity, inclusiveness
September 21, 2022
After 50 years, the Canadian Forces dress instructions are being updated, and the changes went into effect Sept. 6.
Visit from 3 Div: BGen David Awalt observes Reservists training in RTA
August 11, 2022
With 47 days remaining before he retires from the CAF, A/3Div Comd BGen David Awalt was asked to fire a round alongside graduating DP1 Gunner students. While his military background is Signals Officer, he was all smiles when an opportunity to pull the lanyard on a 105 howitzer was offered by 3 CDTC Det Shilo C Coy OC Maj Melissa Marshall.
LCol Chris Wood reflects on his first year as Base Commander
August 11, 2022
It has been an interesting past year for BComd LCol Chris Wood as he navigated a COVID pandemic while overseeing the operation of CFB Shilo. With 12 months in the books, your Stag editor asked LCol Wood to assess the job he’s done via a Q&A since arriving at the helm of this Base following his posting from Ottawa with wife Lisa, plus son and daughter.
New RSM CWO Sean McGowan no stranger being with 1RCHA
August 11, 2022
The new RSM working alongside new CO LCol Joe O’Donnell is no stranger to 1RCHA. Enlisting in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in October 1997, CWO Sean McGowan first arrived on this Base where he completed his battle school training after completing his BMQ at CFB St. Jean.
Registry helps ID war dead in unmarked graves
August 11, 2022
The casualty identification program aims to identify the remains of more than 27,000 Canadian war dead so they may be buried with their name, by their regiment, and in the presence of family.
Women in CAF: Facts speak for themselves
August 11, 2022
Women have been serving in Canada’s military for more than a century and today play a pivotal role in defending Canada’s safety and security.
Changes to CF dress instructions: Frequently asked questions
July 14, 2022
Changes are in the offing for military members who call CFB Shilo home. With these changes coming, there have been plenty of questions from the ranks being asked. This is not the first time the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has made changes related to dress.
