There is no denying that the CAF are woefully understrength in terms of personnel. However, the number of generals has continued to grow into one of the most over ranked militaries in the world.
Watch full video here: https://youtu.be/q3Dtfxu0QC0?si=v4kj1eJ_Wm4vnjEN
On Monday April 8, the Trudeau Liberals announced their long awaited Defence Policy Review (DPU). The new policy pledges billions of dollars in new spending over the next two decades, however it remains to be seen how much of this new equipment will ever enter service with the Canadian Armed Forces.
Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctxhI9IXYWM
The RCAF are now no longer able to train the next generation of Fighter pilots without relying upon Allied Air Forces. It is time to target just what is necessary to save Canada's 100 year old RCAF.
WATCH FULL VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/uidM5XCdZIQ?si=x_sWYbH3SVSU4Zvr
The Ombudsman Strikes Back!
With his term set to expire in July, Ombudsman for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces & Ombudsman de la Défense nationale et des Forces canadiennes, Greg Lick took off the gloves in an appearance before a Parliamentary Committee on February 26. Twenty five years after the creation of the Ombudsman's office, Lick is asking for the same thing his 4 predecessors demanded and that is real independence from the organization they are supposed to oversee.
WATCH FULL VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/kvevnDEkHb8?si=L1jtZ9XoL7hmEmE0
Following French President Macron's announcement that NATO members should send combat troops to Ukraine to ensure Russia's defeat, there has been a firestorm of backlash from the diplomatic community.
WATCH FULL VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/uQTdUXdPEEM?si=A5gfRKuVZlTTmd43
The Canadian Armed Forces are in Even Worse Shape than you may Think
The shortfall of personnel due to a combined 'recruiting & retention' crisis is bringing all 3 Service Branches to a crippling halt operationally. It wasn't always the case for Canada's peacetime military. Just 30 years ago the CAF were offering pay incentives to those wishing early retirement. Of course they botched that too.
FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/4oTt20-N7yg?feature=shared
ON TARGET: Inside the CFB Trenton fiasco
The Commander of 8 Wing has recently been suspended from his military duties following a series of hunting related civilian charges. It is time to target just what the hell is happening at CFB Trenton.
ON TARGET: CAF troop training outdated?
Canadian soldiers have been trading the Armed Forces of Ukraine since 2015. But with the war in Ukraine entering its 18th month, how soon will it be before the Ukrainian students become the teachers?
On Target: The RCAF's Chinook Tragedy
News of the RCAF's tragic Chinook helicopter crash was mishandled at the top. For over 48 hours the political and senior military officials could not keep their story straight on this fatal accident.
What the Hell is Wrong with Canada's Military?
Recent News Stories Paint a Bleak Outlook for the Canadian Armed Forces
CAPTAIN OF INDUSTRY: Kevin De Snayer - On The Cutting Edge
In the third edition of our Captain of Industry feature, Francesca interviews Kevin De Snayer who is the Director, Cyber Solutions at Calian.
ON TARGET: Naval Experience Program: Deja Vu All Over Again?
The RCN Commander has introduced a novel new recruiting concept called the Naval Experience Program (NEP).
The problem is that it has been tried before...without success.
ON TARGET: Canada's Token Gestures for Haiti
Canada will be providing two RCN vessels to Haiti to help them combat the instability in the country, but the question remains: how will they help manage the crisis?
ON TARGET: All War Crimes Should Be Equal
For those who want Putin held accountable for his actions in Ukraine, the same calls for justice are equally applicable to western leaders like Bush and Blair. Anything else would be pure hypocrisy.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is distorting history by invoking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Stalingrad to justify his invasion of Ukraine
Heritage Minute by Historica Canada
We are excited to share this important #HeritageMinute by Historica Canada, commemorating Canada's role in the D-Day landings 75 years ago. Everyday heroes like Archie MacNaughton must never be forgotten.
2019 Commando Challenge XI
Commando Challenge XI
Monday January 28
7:15pm-9:15pm
Bell Sensplex, Ottawa, Ontario
EDC Commandos VS Russia
Esprit de Corps Commandos playing the Russian Red Machine
A selection of photos taken by Richard Lawrence during Commando Hockey Challenge IV, which saw the Esprit de Corps Commandos take a 5-2 lead over the Canadian Armed Forces General Officers and Flag Officers (GOFOs) in the two-game series. Stay tuned for details on the next game. To see all of Richard's photos from this event, please go to:
http://www.richardlawrencephotography.ca/clients/edec/challenge4/
