by K-J | 28 May 2023 | Features
1RCHA CO LCol Joe O’Donnell handed out anniversary cake to his soldiers following Friday morning sports day held at the ball diamonds and soccer pitch. Frisbee, slo-pitch and relay races were just some of the activities Gunners took part in, with the day ending...
by K-J | 24 May 2023 | Features
Tim Bryant Stag Special The role of a sniper in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is more than remaining hidden and waiting for a target to come into view. While that may be a sniper’s primary role, they also play an integral role in supporting their units by providing...
by K-J | 24 May 2023 | Features
Base Transport heavy equipment operators removed asphalt from the skateboard park north of CANEX adjacent to Royal Avenue, with plans in the works for the site. According to fitness, sports and recreation manager Jim MacKenzie, “concrete is going to be poured...
by K-J | 23 May 2023 | Features
Jules Xavier Shilo Stag For the neophyte receiving their first posting season message, there’s plenty to do before you depart CFB Shilo and your next CAF destination. So we reached out to Base Supply officer Lt Peter Nadasdy to ask him for advice which we could share...
by K-J | 19 May 2023 | Features
Stag Special Relocation is a necessity in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Why? Because it ensures CAF members are provided the professional development and experiential opportunities to train in a variety of work environments and locations, both inside and outside...
by K-J | 10 May 2023 | Features
Andrew OakenStag Special Who was Col Josiah G. Holmes?Recently, Stag editor Jules Xavier shared with me a photograph of what appeared to be the grave of a high-ranking military officer while visiting historic Ross Bay Cemetery in BC’s capital on Vancouver Island.In...