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Army, Sea cadets experience mini Ex IRON STAG
May 6, 2023
2502 RCACC – Shilo invited Sea and Army cadets from Brandon May 6 for a one-day mini Ex IRON STAG.
‘Teal Up’ parade marks Month of the Military Child
April 27, 2023
CFB Shilo celebrated Teal Up For Military Kids with an April 27 parade along Royal Avenue.
2PPCLI commemorate 72nd anniversary of Battle of Kap’yong with morning parade
April 25, 2023
April 23 to 25, 1951: The 700 soldiers of 2nd Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (2PPCLI) are entrenched atop Hill 677 which controls the entrance to the Kapyong River Valley north of Seoul, modern day South Korea. Below them they watch thousands of Chinese soldiers preparing to attack. By the time the three-day battle ended, there were 12 Canadian soldiers KIA on Hill 677.
Restoring German howitzer from Great War about 90 per cent complete
April 18, 2023
It’s an arduous task trying to restore a more than century-old 150 mm German Howitzer used during the First World. But that’s what RCA Museum chief mechanic Rob Love is doing in the curatorial centre across the road from Base HQ.
Looking for donations to support Home Station Regiment Senate charity auction
April 11, 2023
The goals of the Home Station Regimental Senate are noble and include nurturing the family institution, connecting with Canadians, and celebrating our heritage. According to Home Station Senate Regimental Senate president Col (Ret’d) Peter Williams in a letter dated March 28, the real issue to achieving these goals is funding.
Northern Lights dance for soldiers training in RTA
April 4, 2023
3 Div TC C Coy Det Shilo instructor MCpl Mitchell Alma. had his camera at the ready while deployed to the CFB Shilo Range Training Area (RTA) with the Infantry Section Commanders Course (ISCC).
April is Month of the Military Child
April 4, 2023
If you were attempting to find a photograph which would represent the word “resilient” in a picture dictionary, one of the images which might fit the definition perfectly would be a picture of a military child.
April 1 — BGen Sloof Lirpa announcing new honorary colonel for 1RCHA, 2PPCLI
April 1, 2023
An announcement from Base HQ will be made at noon April 1 regarding the appointment of a popular Hollywood movie star to a prominent role on the Base.
Retired US Navy SEAL part of 1RCHA’s introduction to CAFs’ Ethos — ‘trusted to serve’
March 24, 2023
Retired US Navy SEAL Jocko Willink recently joined LCol Joe O’Donnell for a presentation to 1RCHA at the GSH Theatre — the topic of discussion was the Canadian Armed Forces’ ethos: “trusted to serve.”
Run or walk for 2023 RCAF Run – earn your wings
March 21, 2023
The 2023 Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) run has something for everyone. Whether you walk or run, this virtual event is a healthy way to show your support for the RCAF, by connecting current and former military members and their families with Canadians through sport and fitness.
