CAF/DND
DND, CAF celebrated Indigenous Awareness Week
Last week, the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) commemorated Indigenous Awareness Week. This included activities at CFB Shilo, where four tipis were raised in a field adjacent to L25. The final day featured drumming and dancing, including a circle dance involving those who took in the morning event.
Defence Minister announces further military aid for Ukraine
Minister of National Defence Anita Anand, and CDS Gen Wayne Eyre participated via video link in the 12th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. During the meeting, Allies and partners discussed the current battlefield situation in Ukraine and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes by providing the Armed Forces of Ukraine with comprehensive military assistance.
Seamless Canada steering committee hold annual meeting takes in New Brunswick
Seamless Canada co-chairs, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence Bryan May representing Defence Minister Anita Anand, and New Brunswick MLA Mary Wilson joined representatives from provinces and territories May 24 at this year’s Seamless Canada Steering Committee (SCSC) meeting in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Canadian military celebrate Indigenous Awareness Week
Indigenous Awareness Week (IAW) is an annual event celebrated nationally across the Department of National Defence (DND)/ Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) during the third week of May.
New air mission commanders qualified during exercise at CFB Cold Lake
Imagine you are a CH-146 Griffon or CH-147F Chinook helicopter pilot. You have just received the mission to go save a pilot who crashed his plane behind enemy lines. How are you going to do this, who and what do you need to complete the mission?
CAF donate $6.5-million in equipment to Lebanese Armed Forces
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) held a ceremony in Beirut, Lebanon April 26, where $6.5-million in non-lethal equipment was donated to the LAF.
Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command comments on per diem claims issue on Op UNIFIER
Commander Canadian Joint Operations Commander Vice-Admiral Bob Auchterlonie addresses per diem claims issue on Op UNIFIER:
DND, CAF advance initiatives to support survivors — deliver meaningful culture change
The Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) announced May 11 updates on their work to support survivors of sexual misconduct and to deliver meaningful culture change for DND employees and CAF members.
CAF to train Ukrainian junior officers in Latvia
Defence Minister Anita Anand welcomed Latvia’s Minister of Defence Ināra Mūrniece to Ottawa. During the May 10 visit, Anand reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to Latvia’s security.
Ex MAPLE RESOLVE — Canadians, allies build military readiness during challenging field training exercise
About 2,500 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and partner military personnel have begun their participation in Ex MAPLE RESOLVE at CFB Wainwright, Alberta.
