CAF/DND
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.
CAF adds new machine guns to soldierʼs tool box
July 14, 2022
The Government of Canada’s commitment to equipping the members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) continues, with the purchase of 3,626 new C6A1 FLEX General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) from Colt Canada.
New program offers education opportunities, plus funding for military members
July 14, 2022
A new educational expense reimbursement (EER) program went live last August, re-opening opportunities and funding to Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) — Regular and Primary Reserve members.
DBMQ Badging Ceremony
July 14, 2022
Following drill testing at the MPTF, the DBMQ recruits at 3 Cdn Div TC Coy Det Shilo received their class pennant, followed by OC Maj Melissa Marshall and her staff handing out their beret badge, Canada flag and 3 Div patch. Graduation is scheduled for July 29.
