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On October 22 at 3:00 p.m. (MDT), officials from the Canadian Armed Forces will provide an update on the incident that occurred at CFB Wainwright on October 17 and respond to questions from the media. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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It is with profound sadness that we confirm that Sergeant Morgan Wong, Private Shaun Farrell, Private Aidan Goulding, and Private Hayden Lykkemark lost their lives during an incident at CFB Wainwright yesterday. 39 additional members sustained injuries. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Minister McGuinty and officials from the Canadian Armed Forces and the Government of Alberta hold media briefing to provide an update on the incident at CFB Wainwright. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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It is with profound sadness that we confirm that a fire incident at CFB Wainwright on October 17 resulted in fatalities and injuries. Our immediate priority is supporting those affected and notifying next of kin. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Today, HMCS Ottawa returned to Esquimalt, B.C., following the completion of its deployment on Operations HORIZON and LATITUDE. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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On October 8, a headstone rededication ceremony for Sgt Norman Harold McLennan was conducted by The Royal Canadian Regiment at Courcelette British Cemetery, France, exactly 110 years after his death during the Battle of Ancre Heights. 1/4
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Two people placing a wreath in front of a white headstone in a military cemetery. Military officers are standing in the background.

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Military personnel and civilians are gathered at a military cemetery for a memorial ceremony, standing behind a row of white headstones adorned with red poppy wreaths and Canadian flags.

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A row of white gravestones in a military cemetery, with plants, flowers, and Canadian flags in front of them. Visitors are seated behind the gravestones.

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Through the efforts of independent researchers and the CAF Casualty Identification Program, a grave marked “A Serjeant of the Great War Royal Canadian Regt” was confirmed to belong to Sgt McLennan. 3/4
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More than a century later, we remember his service and sacrifice. Learn more about Sgt Norman Harold McLennan and the work behind his identification: canada.ca/en/department-nati… #CanadaRemembers 4/4

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The Canadian Armed Forces have identified the unmarked grave of Sergeant Norman Harold McLennan. Killed in action on the 8th October 1916.

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Watch the Memory Project's newest video, The Battle that Never Was, with real stories from veterans who served in the Second World War. Fighting alongside Americans, Charles Mann and Origène Poulin shared the realities of the 1943 Aleutian Island campaign. youtu.be/Cl9iqyI1ZuQ

The Battle that Never Was: Operation Cottage and the Defense of Kiska

During the Second World War, Japanese Forces briefly occupied two i...

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As part of its modernization efforts, the Canadian Army has adopted a new mission-based structure to strengthen Canada's defence, improve readiness, and better support operations at home and abroad. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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The Royal Canadian Air Force has partnered with Fanshawe College to deliver aviation maintenance training starting in January 2027.  canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Min McGuinty reflects on the lasting impacts of residential schools, honours Survivors, and recognizes the contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis members who have served and continue to serve with distinction. #NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation
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September 28 is British Home Child Day. Between 1869 and 1948, more than 100,000 poor or orphaned children were sent from Great Britain to Canada to work on farms and in households.
Missing at Vimy Ridge, France. Photo of Private John Richard Aaron. Service no.: 144995. Unit: 87th Battalion, CEF. Date and place of birth: June 8, 1895, Everton, Liverpool, England. Date of death: April 9, 1917 (age 21). Place of enlistment: Cornwall, Ontario. Additional info: Son of William John and Emily Aaron, of 34, Upper High Street, Everton, Liverpool, England. Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

ALT Missing at Vimy Ridge, France. Photo of Private John Richard Aaron. Service no.: 144995. Unit: 87th Battalion, CEF. Date and place of birth: June 8, 1895, Everton, Liverpool, England. Date of death: April 9, 1917 (age 21). Place of enlistment: Cornwall, Ontario. Additional info: Son of William John and Emily Aaron, of 34, Upper High Street, Everton, Liverpool, England. Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

Missing at the Somme, France. Photo of Lance Corporal Frank Cecil Holmwood. Service no.: 408464. Unit: 29th Battalion, CEF. Date and place of birth: February 16, 1896, Tonbridge Wells, Kent, England. Date of death: September 16, 1916 (age 20). Place of enlistment: Niagara, Ontario. Additional info: Son of Mrs. Annie Selkirk (formerly Holmwood), of 26, Bromley Hall Road, Poplar, London, England. Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

ALT Missing at the Somme, France. Photo of Lance Corporal Frank Cecil Holmwood. Service no.: 408464. Unit: 29th Battalion, CEF. Date and place of birth: February 16, 1896, Tonbridge Wells, Kent, England. Date of death: September 16, 1916 (age 20). Place of enlistment: Niagara, Ontario. Additional info: Son of Mrs. Annie Selkirk (formerly Holmwood), of 26, Bromley Hall Road, Poplar, London, England. Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

Missing at Hill 70, France. Image of a silhouette. Private James William Scrancher. Service no.: 491376. Unit: 4th Battalion, CEF. Date and place of birth: August 15, 1897, Norfolk, England. Date of death: August 19, 1917 (age 20). Place of enlistment: St. Thomas, Ontario. Additional info: Son of Thomas and Rosa Scrancher, of Kimberley, Norfolk, England.

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Missing at the Somme, France. Image of a silhouette. Private Percy Frost. Service no.: 211217. Unit: 58th Battalion, CEF. Date and place of birth: January 19, 1895, Stoney Stratford, Buckinghamshire, England. Date of death: October 8, 1916 (age 21). Address on enlistment: Smithville, Ontario. Place of enlistment: Grimsby, Ontario. Additional info: Son of Mrs. Mercy Frost, of Buckinghamshire, England.

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More than 1,100 would lose their lives. Many – including Pte John Richard Aaron, LCpl Frank Cecil Holmwood, Pte James William Scrancher and Pte Percy Frost – remain missing. Your family connection could help identify a missing soldier.
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If you’re related to them or to any Canadian missing in action during the First World War, the Second World War, or the Korean War, the Casualty Identification Program would like to hear from you. Register your details: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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The RFP for Canadian-designed Mine Countermeasures Uncrewed Surface Vehicle for the #RCN to tackle undersea threats closes Oct 1. This initiative brings industry and defence scientists together to enhance maritime security. canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tend…
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This past weekend, downtown Ottawa transformed into a vibrant military hub as thousands came together for the 19th edition of Canada Army Run: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Today in Iqaluit, @USAmbCanada received a @NORADCommand briefing and met with @CoastGuardCAN members and Canadian Rangers, gaining insight into how Canada and the United States work together to monitor, deter, and respond to emerging threats across the continent.
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A CAF member holding arms in the air to signal to a CF-18 Hornet aircraft entering a hangar.

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A CAF member speaking to a group of people as they walk out of an air hangar.

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Simon Melanson, Acting Assistant Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard, Arctic Region, speaking with Pete Hoekstra, U.S. Ambassador to Canada.

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