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Fourth generation military member follows in footsteps of great-grandfather, grandfather who served in two World Wars
June 29, 2023
With three generations before him serving in the military, it was only natural CFB Shilo’s new Base Commander follow in their footsteps. Born in Edmonton, LCol David Cronk enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in 2002 under the Direct Entry Officer program as an Armour Officer.
RCA Museum takes possession of Lahr RCHA badge — on display at RCA Reunion
June 29, 2023
With the support of the City of Lahr in Germany, retired Gunners Bdr Khristian Kowalski and MBdr Jim Daynard recovered and shipped to our museum a hand-painted RCHA badge on a metal plate from the former CFB Lahr. From the 1950s to the 1990s, Canada sent Canadian troops to West Germany to support NATO operations in Europe and other parts of the world. The CF permanently stationed 1RCHA at CFB Lahr from 1967 to 1992.
‘Tinge of sadness’ with LCol Chris Wood ending his two-year stint as Base Commander
June 28, 2023
Addressing his Change of Command (CoC) audience, LCol Chris Wood called the moment standing at the lectern podium “bittersweet.” “While I am proud of accomplishments of the unit over the last two years, I’ll admit there is a tinge of sadness to be marking the end of my time in command.”
Are you ready for RCA Reunion?
June 27, 2023
Planning for the four-day RCA Reunion is well underway, with organizers releasing an updated schedule of events.
Ex TOUGH GUNNER soldiers push themselves to overcome physical challenges
June 22, 2023
The inaugural Ex TOUGH GUNNER definitely tested the mental and physical mettle of 1RCHA soldiers. This is exactly what CO LCol Joe O’Donnell was looking for when he came up with the idea to add this event to 1RCHA’s to do list after taking command in 2022. “The primary goal of Ex TOUGH GUNNER is to foster teamwork, pushing individuals to collaborate closely while tackling obstacles and overcoming physical challenges,” he told the Stag.
11 Health CO bids adieu to team — posted to Garrison Petawawa as DCO at 1 Canadian Field Hospital
June 21, 2023
Leaving his job as 11 Health CO to be the DCO at 1 Canadian Field Hospital at Garrison Petawawa will be bittersweet for Maj Joel Bernier. “As I stand before you, my heart is filled with a mix of emotions. It is with both a sense of pride and a touch of sadness I address you as the outgoing CO of this remarkable Unit,” he told an attentive audience during his CoC ceremony held at the Officers’ Mess.
Precocious daughter helps mom sign 11 Health Change of Command scroll
June 21, 2023
Margot MacFadyen made her mom’s 11 Health Change of Command ceremony a memorable moment at CFB Shilo’s Officers’ Mess. “I never thought I would have a kid on my lap signing a Change of Command scroll,” said new 11 Health CO Maj Kirsten MacFadyen, when she spoke to the CoC ceremony goers moments after her precocious pre-schooler sat on her lap while signing three scrolls alongside outgoing CO Maj Joel Bernier and reviewing officer Capt (N) Nicholas Gauthier, Comd of 1 Health Services Group at Garrison Edmonton.
BComd surprises mess assistant manager Rozy Lebel with Command Team commendation
June 16, 2023
“I was looking around for Rosalind Lebel when I heard the name called,” offered a shocked Rozy Lebel during a rare outdoor CFB Shilo awards and honours parade. A “lifer” working on this Base like her colleague mess manager Patsy Marion, Lebel finally realized it was her name emcee and Base adjutant Capt Amanda Fisher had called out over the PA system at the Leslie parade square.
Six-month Op REASSURANCE deployment — 1RCHA’s B Bty returns home from Latvia
June 14, 2023
Patrick Grundle reached out to the Shilo Stag asking if there would be coverage of his son Gnr Nicholas Grundle’s return home from Latvia. It happened mid-morning June 14, when two buses finally arrived out front of 1RCHA’s unit on Base. There were a dozen family members and friends awaiting the arrival, whereas, Patrick Grundle had to rely on photos relayed to him via Stag FB messenger.
PHOTO ESSAY: Base Commander Lobsterfest enthusiasts enjoy return of popular Base activity
June 12, 2023
It was a hive of activity inside and outside of L25, with steak and lobster being prepared on the barbecue and boilers for the annual BComd Lobsterfest. More than 800 were in attendance at a community event on Base which has been postponed the past few years because of the COVID pandemic.
