CAF/DND
Canada commits $40M to support large-calibre ammunition for Ukraine
Soldier shooting in the field at CFB Shilo, Jan. 2022. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag News)K-J MillarShilo Stag March 19, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Minister of National Defence Bill Blair announced more than $40 million to...
CFB Shilo Promoted Master-Corporal receives platinum fitness award – highest level in the CAF
Promoted Master-Corporal Derek Picklyk is adorned with a new rank patch by his son Caleb Picklyk at an award ceremonial presentation on March 14. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag News)K-J MillarShilo Stag Promoted Master-Corporal Derek Picklyk is up for one of the most...
Defence spending reduced by $2.5 billion over next three fiscal budgets
Deputy Minister Bill Blair and Chief of Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre issued a joint statement on March 1, acknowledging the Department of Defence, as the largest organization in the federal government, has a significant role to play in helping to "reduce spending...
Special Envoy to Military Affairs increases communication pathways to Govt. on tour of CFB Shilo
Special Envoy to Military Affairs, MLA for Waverly, David Pankratz climbs on top of an armoured vehicle to inspect the interior as show by Lieutenant-Colonel Jesse Van Eijk, of 2 PPCLI, on Feb. 9. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag News)K-J MillarShilo Stag News Breaking...
CAF to participate in largest NATO exercise in decades – STEADFAST DEFENDER 2024
Members of Canadian Special Operations Fores Command conduct pre-mission training for Exercise STEADFAST DEFENDER 2024 in Petawawa, Ontario, on January 16, 2024. (Photo: supplied)K-J MillarShilo Stag News OTTAWA, DND - The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will participate...
Diverse voices should be celebrated says top Defence Team at start of Black History Month
Black History Month Image for 2024/Image du Mois de l'histoire des Noirs pour 2024K-J MillarShilo Stag News Acknowledgement that more action is needed to uphold the just and equal treatment of Black members of the Defence Team came in a joint statement from the Deputy...
CAF and DND prompted to lock up office security in heed of Security Awareness Week 2024
All CAF And DND departments are mandated to forward good security practices, sharing them government-wide in the annual event held during the second week of Februray. (Image:supplied)K-J MillarShilo Stag News The Director General Defence Security (DGDS) is prompting...
Master Sailor presented award coin at Chief Professional Conduct and Culture visit to CFB Shilo
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class, Line Laurendeau of Chief Professional Conduct and Culture (CPCC) presented an award coin to Master Sailor Chandra Burke for her dedication to several committees and forwarding worthy causes around CFB Shilo. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag...
Chief of Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre announces summer retirement
Chief of Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre, announced his summer retirement in a statement to CAF members and civilian personnel on Jan. 12 after three years in the position. (Photo: supplied)K-J MillarShilo Stag News Chief of Defence Staff, General Wayne...
New Eagle mascot soars to commemorate Air Force centennial – it just needs a name
A new Eagle mascot is set to soar the Royal Canadian Air Force centennial commemorations to great heights in 2024 - Eagle just needs a name. (Image supplied)By Canadian Forces Newspaper Association Unveiling the Royal Canadian Air Force's New Eagle Mascot: A Symbol of...
