CMN Canadian Military News

08/18/2023

Stay safe guys!

Roughly 120 Canadian Armed Forces personnel have arrived in Yellowknife, NWT, to assist with wildfire management efforts, with support from RCAF aircraft.

08/03/2023

Say hello to the Royal Canadian Air Force CC-330 Husky! These aircraft will provide strategic airlift, transport, and medical evacuations, as well as refuel fighters, playing a crucial role in achieving operational and strategic objectives with our Allies at home and abroad.

Learn more about the CC-330 Husky: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/07/government-of-canada-awards-contract-for-the-strategic-tanker-transport-capability-project.html

07/14/2023

Merci pour votre service 🙏🏼 Thank you for your service

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

C’est avec tristesse que nous vous informons du décès du Sdt Zakary Werbrouck, le 9 juillet 2023, à l’âge de 20 ans.
Originaire de Laval, le Sdt Werbrouck s’est enrôlé dans les Forces armées canadiennes en 2022.
Il effectue son cours de base à l’École des recrues de St-Jean et, une fois terminé, il se dirige vers Valcartier au Centre d’instruction de la 2e Division du Canada (CI 2 Div CA) où il complète son cours de fantassin. Il est par la suite muté en août 2022 au 1er Bataillon du Royal 22e Régiment.
À l’unité, il prend part à diverses formations dont celle de conducteur VBL 6. Il a également participé aux exercices LION INTRÉPIDE, RÉFLEXE RAPIDE et MAPLE RESOLVE en Alberta.
Le Sdt Werbrouck laisse dans le deuil ses parents, sa famille, ses amis et ses frères et sœurs d’armes.
Plus de détails vous seront communiqués sous peu.
Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez appeler au 418 694-2800, poste 2901.

Je me souviens

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OBITUARY

It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Pte Zakary Werbrouck, on July 9, 2023, at the age of 20.
Originally from Laval, Pte Werbrouck joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2022.
He does his basic course at the Recruit School in St-Jean and, once finished, he goes to Valcartier at the 2nd Canadian Division Training Center (2nd Canadian Div TC) where he completes his infantryman qualification. He was then transferred in August 2022 to the 1st Battalion of the Royal 22e Régiment.
At the unit, he took part in various training courses, including that of VBL 6 driver. He also participated in exercises LION INTREPIDE, RÉFLEXE RAPIDE and MAPLE RESOLVE in Alberta.
Pte Werbrouck leaves to mourn his parents, his family, his friends and brothers and sisters in arms.
More details will be communicated to you shortly.
For more information, please call 418-694-2800, extension 2901.

I remember

06/24/2023

Accident d’hélicoptère en Ontario | L’armée dévoile l’identité des deux victimes | La Presse https://buff.ly/44bFbXv

06/21/2023

We Will Remember Them

The two missing air crew members from the RCAF CH-147F Chinook that crashed in the Ottawa River on Tuesday June 20, were found last evening. Tragically, neither member survived. The names of the deceased individuals are not being released at the request of their families. [...]

“The hearts of Royal Canadian Air Force members are heavy with the news from Garrison Petawawa about the loss of two members from 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron. There are no words to describe a loss as tragic as this. On behalf of the entire Air Force family, Chief Warrant Officer Hall and I offer our deepest condolences and support to the families, friends and loved ones of all those affected by this accident.” Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny, Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force

Complete news release: https://bit.ly/3qQ4r6F

06/20/2023

National Monument to Canada's Mission in Afghanistan

Team Stimson: Adrian Stimson, visual artist (Siksika Nation, AB); Jana Joyce, landscape architect, MBTW Group, (Toronto, ON), Graham Carr, landscape designer...

06/08/2023

Welcome Home! Bon retour!

05/25/2023

Congratulations! 🙌 Félicitations!

The Canadian Airborne Forces Association (CAFA) Soldier of the Year (SOY) award for 2022 goes to Pte Poncelet of 3 PPCLI Para Company. ​ Pte Poncelet’s accomplishments and contribution to 3 PPCLI’s Parachute Company Group (PCG) are numerous and notable. He deployed on Op NANOOK to Resolute Bay, Nunavut in August 2021. Pte Poncelet successfully completed the US Army Ranger Course in May 2022. He then completed Jumpmaster, a course typically attended by those of a much higher rank. Pte Poncelet, with others from 3 PPCLI represented the Canadian Army at Menton Week at Joint Base Lewis McCord in Washington. The team participated in endurance competitions against international units and the US Special Forces. Pte Poncelet placed 1st in a 3.2 km run and won the mixed martial arts fighting event.
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Le prix du Soldat de l'année (SOY) de l'Association des Forces aéroportées du Canada (CAFA) pour 2022 est décerné au Sdt Poncelet de la compagnie Para du 3 PPCLI. Les réalisations et la contribution du sdt Poncelet au groupe de la compagnie de parachutistes (GPC) du 3 PPCLI sont nombreuses et remarquables. Il a été déployé dans le cadre de l'Op NANOOK à Resolute Bay, au Nunavut, en août 2021. Le Sdt Poncelet a terminé avec succès le cours de Ranger de l'armée américaine en mai 2022. Il a ensuite suivi le cours de Jumpmaster, un cours généralement suivi par des personnes d'un rang beaucoup plus élevé. Le Sdt Poncelet, avec d'autres membres du 3 PPCLI, a représenté l'Armée canadienne à la semaine de Menton à la base interarmées Lewis McCord à Washington. L'équipe a participé à des compétitions d'endurance contre des unités internationales et les forces spéciales américaines. Le Sdt Poncelet s'est classé premier dans une course de 3,2 km et a remporté l'épreuve de combat d'arts martiaux mixtes.

05/19/2023

Thank you! ❤️

05/18/2023

Military reservists are 'boots on the ground' in Alberta wildfire fight, commander says | CBC.ca https://buff.ly/439Goh4

05/12/2023

Thank you for your service

Ontario Provincial Police

05/12/2023

Stay safe!

05/11/2023

May is 🏮

May is 🏮

We remember the determination and courage of Asian Canadians who have served in uniform over the years.

We salute Veterans like George Chow, Shangary Satgunanathan and Michael Yuki Hayakaze for their bravery and sacrifice.

05/04/2023

be with you!

“Once the shield is down, our Frigates will create a perimeter, while our Cyclones fly into the superstructure and attempt to knock out the main reactor.”

- Admiral Ackbar, probably.

With today as our 113th birthday, be with you! ⭐

04/03/2023

Congrats!

Sic itur ad astra – “such is the pathway to the stars” 🌌

Congratulations to Colonel Hansen who has been selected as the Canadian Space Agency astronaut for Artemis II! He is expected to shoot for the moon during the RCAF’s centennial year as one of four astronauts aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II mission. This is the first crewed flight test on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term scientific and human presence on the moon.

Prior to joining the Canadian Space Program, Colonel Hansen served as a CF-18 fighter pilot and held the position of Combat Operations Officer at 4 Wing in Cold Lake, Alberta. His responsibilities included ensuring the effectiveness of NORAD Air Defense Operations and the operability of Deployed and Forward Operating Locations (Bases). Colonel Hansen was one of two recruits selected by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) in May 2009 through the third Canadian Astronaut Recruitment Campaign. He is one of 14 members of the 20th National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut class. Currently, Colonel Hansen represents CSA at NASA, and works at the Mission Control Center as Capcom — the voice between the ground and the ISS. In 2017, he became the first Canadian to be entrusted with leading a NASA astronaut class, which means that he is in charge of the training astronaut candidates from the United States and Canada.

03/17/2023

RIP. Thank you for your service 🙏🏼

Our thoughts and prayers extend to the families of Constables Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan. Their service and sacrifice will always be honoured and remembered.

03/16/2023

Congratulations- Félicitations!

Félicitations à Maj McRae, Capt Kanj et Capt Roy pour avoir complété avec succès leur cours élémentaire de médecine aéronautique ainsi que leur cours de médecin de l’air! Au plaisir de vous retrouver à la clinique bientôt!

02/11/2023

02/10/2023

02/10/2023

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02/10/2023

Félicitations!

02/09/2023

Congratulations! Well deserved! 🙌

02/09/2023

Au front pour le pays... et leurs propres droits https://buff.ly/3Yk8Avm

02/04/2023

02/01/2023

Canada’s Naval Reserve celebrates centennial - Pacific Navy News https://buff.ly/3XVkV9k

01/26/2023

Canada considering sending 4 Leopard tanks to Ukraine: sources | CBC News https://buff.ly/3wxJ4qd

01/20/2023

Canadian Armed Forces shrinking footprint in Middle East | CTV News https://buff.ly/3WoxzMf