by K-J | 9 Jun 2023 | Features
Jules Xavier Shilo Stag My initial exposure to lobster came as a youngster when my late father was posted to now defunct CFS St. Margaret’s in New Brunswick. Who knew the five Xavier air force brats, fussy eaters we were as children, would enjoy our...
by K-J | 1 May 2023 | History
Editor’s note: Then Capt Douglas H. Gunter wrote a diary during his early days posted to Camp Shilo, arriving here in the fall of 1946. He would have a few postings to this Base, including a stint as BComd from 1969 to 1970, with wife Jo and their two children Richard...
by K-J | 18 Apr 2023 | Community
Postponed due to a spring snow storm April 3, the Teal Up for military kids flag raising was held under sunny spring conditions at the Base’s south gate. BComd LCol Chris Wood and BRSM CWO Jeremy Abrahamse had help from a youngster who asked if she could pull...
by K-J | 5 Jan 2023 | History
BComd Col D. Francis wrote a story for the Shilo Stag. Why? To quote him, “In the short time since my arrival in CFB Shilo, I have been appalled by the amount of vandalism and petty thievery. It seems that whenever the opportunity exists, someone has to damage...
by K-J | 23 Dec 2022 | News
Shilo and Area Service Club members work tirelessly preparing and dishing out plates during the sold-out annual BComd’s Downhomer Lobsterfest held at L25. Who will be the Lobsterfest goer who will take a bite out of their lobster for the calendar photo? Photos...