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Military Personnel Command retweeted
Canadian Armed Forces
@CanadianForces15h
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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Military Personnel Command retweeted
Canadian Armed Forces
@CanadianForcesOct 19
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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CAF members: starting this year, the poppy will be worn on all uniforms starting October 24. This change will provide a longer and more consistent period for wearing the poppy. For guidance on wearing a poppy on a CAF uniform: canada.ca/en/services/defenc…
Graphic with several poppies, and a silhouette of a person in military uniform saluting. Text: More days to remember: from October 24 through Remembrance Day, wear the poppy to honour those who served and sacrificed.

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Military Personnel Command retweeted
Canadian Armed Forces
@CanadianForcesOct 9
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
A military officer wearing a red ceremonial sash is removing a black velvet cover from a headstone. Uniformed personnel stand nearby among white headstones.

ALT A military officer wearing a red ceremonial sash is removing a black velvet cover from a headstone. Uniformed personnel stand nearby among white headstones.

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.

ALT 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.

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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Military Personnel Command retweeted
Canadian Army
@CanadianArmyOct 5
Combat operations require constant communication. Check out the latest episode of the our podcast to learn how the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals is modernizing to ensure mission success on the battlefield: open.spotify.com/episode/7sy…
A soldier working on a wooden utility pole against a clear blue sky.

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Two soldiers operate communication equipment inside a military armoured vehicle.

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Soldiers operate a large communications dish in a forested area with military trucks and equipment nearby.

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Two soldiers operate a communications drone equipment beside a military armoured vehicle.

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Every October, we recognize Women’s History Month. Women have served in the Canadian military for more than 140 years. Learn more: canada.ca/en/department-nati… #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM2026 #CAF
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Military Personnel Command retweeted
National Defence
@NationalDefenceSep 30
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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Military Personnel Command retweeted
Canadian Armed Forces
@CanadianForcesSep 28
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.

ALT 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.

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.

ALT 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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Military Personnel Command retweeted
Canadian Armed Forces
@CanadianForcesSep 21
Did you know the Canadian Armed Forces has over 100 possible career options? Join us to learn about the enrolment process and available career opportunities: forces.ca/en/events/#/detail…
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Today we recognize Military Family Appreciation Day, and send a big thank you to the strength beside the uniform. The resilience and dedication of our CAF families help to make our military community stronger. #MilitaryFamilyAppreciationDay #MFAD #CAF
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This Day in Military History: In 1916, the Battle of Flers-Courcelette began in France, fought by two British armies, one of which incorporated the 1st and 2nd Canadian Divisions.
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A total of 76 Canadian wartime and Regular and Reserve units were awarded the battle honour “Flers-Courcelette” for their contributions.
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This is Maj Yadwinder Chuhan, a psychiatrist in the CAF. Hear from him on the importance of destigmatizing mental health in the CAF, the best part of his job, and the most surprising aspect of a posting to Petawawa.
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CAF members, want to better understand how life and career changes impact your CAF pension benefits? Attend a Pension Member Education Session, now available virtually! Check out upcoming session dates and how to register here: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
Two people, one of them is wearing a military uniform. Text: Pension Member Education Sessions. Your mission, your future. Learn how key life events impact your CAF pension. Register Today.

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Military Personnel Command retweeted
Canadian Armed Forces
@CanadianForcesSep 1
Every posting affects more than just a CAF member. At the annual Seamless Canada conference, we collaborated with our partners to identify solutions to make relocations easier for military members, their spouses, and their children. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Military Personnel Command retweeted
Canadian Armed Forces
@CanadianForcesAug 31
Join our webinar to speak with recruiters and learn more about how you can become a CAF Line Technician, Electrical Generation Systems Technician, or Combat Engineer: forces.ca/en/events/#/detail…
A member walking while wearing a safety helmet and a climbing harness. Text on image: Virtual event, Engineering and infrastructure careers. Join our discussion to learn more about becoming a Canadian Armed Forces Line Technician, Electrical Generation Systems Technician, or Combat Engineer. Tuesday, September 1, 11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. EDT. This event will be hosted in French.

ALT A member walking while wearing a safety helmet and a climbing harness. Text on image: Virtual event, Engineering and infrastructure careers. Join our discussion to learn more about becoming a Canadian Armed Forces Line Technician, Electrical Generation Systems Technician, or Combat Engineer. Tuesday, September 1, 11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. EDT. This event will be hosted in French.

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Military Personnel Command retweeted
Canadian Armed Forces
@CanadianForcesAug 27
From August 15 to 25, 1917, Canadian soldiers took part in the Battle of Hill 70. During the fight for this high ground overlooking the French town of Lens, nearly two thousand Canadian soldiers lost their lives. 1/4
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“I trained for 16 weeks, pushing my body to the maximum.” See how Cpl Lucas Tabone set a goal and put in the work to meet it, as well as who helped him get there: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
A person lifting weights. Text: This CAF member won his category at the World Powerlifting Championships: his journey to lifting a combined 580 kg, with Cpl Lucas Tabone.

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Military Personnel Command retweeted
Canadian Armed Forces
@CanadianForcesAug 25
Join our webinar to speak with recruiters and learn more about how you can join the CAF as an Aviation Systems Technician or Aircraft Structures Technician: forces.ca/en/events/#/detail…
A CF-18 aircraft flying over a beach. Text on image: Virtual event, aviation systems and aircraft maintenance careers. Join our discussion to learn more about joining the Canadian Armed Forces as an[RD10.1] Aviation Systems Technician and Aircraft Structures Technician. Wednesday, August 26, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EDT. This event will be hosted in French.

ALT A CF-18 aircraft flying over a beach. Text on image: Virtual event, aviation systems and aircraft maintenance careers. Join our discussion to learn more about joining the Canadian Armed Forces as an[RD10.1] Aviation Systems Technician and Aircraft Structures Technician. Wednesday, August 26, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EDT. This event will be hosted in French.

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Military Personnel Command retweeted
Canadian Armed Forces
@CanadianForcesAug 20
Join our webinar to speak with recruiters and learn more about how you can join the CAF as a Marine Systems Mechanical Technician, Marine Systems Electrical Technician, or Vehicle Technician: forces.ca/en/events/#/detail…
A member wearing a welding helmet welding pieces of metal together inside a workshop aboard a ship. Text on image: Virtual event, equipment and vehicle maintenance careers. Join our discussion to learn more about joining the Canadian Armed Forces as a Marine Systems Mechanical Technician, Marine Systems Electrical Technician, and Vehicle Technician. Friday, August 21, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT. This event will be hosted in French.

ALT A member wearing a welding helmet welding pieces of metal together inside a workshop aboard a ship. Text on image: Virtual event, equipment and vehicle maintenance careers. Join our discussion to learn more about joining the Canadian Armed Forces as a Marine Systems Mechanical Technician, Marine Systems Electrical Technician, and Vehicle Technician. Friday, August 21, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT. This event will be hosted in French.

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