CAF/DND

Reflection on Middle East, honour and remembrance are key messages
Deputy Minister of Defence Bill Matthews and Chief of Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre issued a joint message on the eve of Remembrance Day. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag NewsK-J MillarShilo Stag News Reflection on the recent events in the Middle East and conflicts...

3rd Div. Command team addresses deployments, 3 Ps and budget constraints during 1st CFB Shilo visit
Commander of 3CDSG, Col. Robbin Dove is greeted by Lt.-Col. David Cronk at the colonel's first visit to CFB Shilo on Oct. 19. Photo K-J Millar/Shilo Stag NewsK-J MillarShilo Stag News The Commander of 3rd Canadian Division Support Group (3CDSG), addressed army and...

Chief of Defence thanks military firefighters for direct impact during wildfire season – CFB Shilo troops included
Captain Mark Galatiuk from CFB Shilo Emergency Services, was one of two Shilo firefighters to train military personnel on wildfire emergencies in preparation for the 2023 season and for Operation Lentus. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag News.K-J MillarShilo Stag News On...

Lieutenant-General marks Women’s History Month
More than 50, 000 women joined CAF in Second World War

Bear paws hold hands for Truth and Reconciliation
Nisga'a Artist Chantelle Trainor-Matties Every Child Matters protective bear paw motive adorned the chests of Canadian Armed Forces across the country for Day of National Truth and Reconciliation. CAF personnel at CFB Shilo participated in ceremonies and a community...

Drumline sets the beat at Military Family Appreciation dinner
Warrant Officer Sandy Parry, for the 2PPCLI Drumline, explained to attendees of the MFRC Military Family Appreciation Dinner on Sept. 14 the significance of his role as the drum major and uniform components. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag NewsK-J MillarShilo Stag News...

Virden hockey team did a capital job at Soldier for a Day
Players of the Virden Oil Capital MJHL team participated in Soldier for a Day on Sept 11 learning about what is expected of soldiers and creating stronger bonds between members. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag NewsK-J MillarShilo Stag News The Virden Oil Capitals hockey...

Crowned with army helmets hockey kings soldier for a day
Members of the Wheat Kings hockey team participate in Soldier for a Day at CFB Shilo on Sept. 12 in a series of team building exercises including small arms training, obstacle course maneuvers and the combat force race. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag NewsK-J...

Battle of Britain commemorative service on Sept. 17 is an act of hope said CFB Shilo Chaplain
St. Barbra's Chapel will host the Battle of Britain Commemorative Service on Sept. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Chaplain presiding on the day, Lt. (N) Boghos Barbouri said the service is about memory and about honouring the sacrifice of those killed in the historic battle, but...

Canadian soldiers have capabilities adversaries can not match, leadership conference hears
A participant engages in training exercises at the leadership conference, Exercise BUILDING RAM held at CFB Shilo from Sept. 5 to 10 where command teams met for professional development. Photo: Master Cpl. B.J. Liddy/CFB ShiloK-J MillarShilo Stag News ...