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U.S. National Guardsmen train Canadian Chinook CrewsThe need for hands-on training on CH-47 Chinook* helicopters brought Canadian Forces aircrews heading to Afghanistan to the New York Army National Guard's Army Aviation Support Facility 2 in Rochester, NY, first.
Griffon helicopter crews make history over KandaharOn January 6, 2009, the crews of two CH-146 Griffon helicopters made history: they flew a group of soldiers to a Forward Operating Base, thus completing the first sorties by Canadian helicopters in a theatre of war.
Operation disrupts insurgent IED networksAfghan National Security Force members, supported by soldiers from 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group (3 RCR BG), and 42 Royal Marine Commando, a British unit, successfully completed Operation SHAHI TANDAR in the Khakrez and Shah Wali Kho
A former inmate of Guantánamo Bay has emerged as the deputy leader of the al-Qaida network in Yemen, highlighting the risks presented by Barack Obama's decision to close the military prison.
Navy EOD expert recalls astonishing incidentCPO2 Savard, an explosives ordnance disposal (EOD) expert from Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific), recently returned from over seven months in Afghanistan. Although originally sent over with 1 Combat Engineer Regiment from Edmonton, he was immediately seconded t
Big changes for top brass at DNDThere will be a major shakeup in the top ranks of the Canadian military over the next few months as most of the senior commanders are replaced.
Militants, troops clash in Gaza despite cease-fireFighting flared up near the Gaza border Tuesday for the first time in more than a week, threatening to end a fragile ceasefire that has brought a measure of peace to the region after weeks of fighting.
Funding the ForcesIf you were really serious about stimulus spending, wouldn’t throwing some cash at Canada’s third-biggest employer be a great place to start?
Flames fans slow to donateCALGARY -- Shame on Flames fans. Cowtown's NHL club is hosting a military appreciation night next week, but season-ticket holders have been slow to salute. As of early yesterday, only three pairs of ducats had been privately donated so that soldiers can a
Some troops unhappy about Obama pledge on gaysMany U.S. troops in Iraq were overjoyed to see President Barack Obama take his oath, but some were unhappy about one thing the Democrat has promised to do: permit gay and lesbian soldiers to serve openly.
N.L. soldier fighting for injury compensationA Newfoundland and Labrador soldier is fighting the Canadian government for compensation for injuries he received while serving in the military, and he has the backing of the NDP's critic for Veteran's Affairs
Olympic choppers will strain Afghan missionKANDAHAR, Afghanistan - The need for Canadian Forces helicopters to help provide security for the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver is likely to put strain on the military's air capabilities in Afghanistan
Iraq willing to see U.S. troops leave earlyIraq is willing to have the U.S. withdraw all its troops and assume security for the country before the end of 2011, the departure date agreed to by former President George W. Bush, the spokesman of the Iraqi prime minister said.
Soldiers in line for laser eye surgeryCanada's military is moving toward surgically enhancing the vision of its soldiers, sailors and airmen, hoping to better equip them for combat and other demanding jobs -- without the hassle of eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Karzai seeks control over NATO deploymentsThe Afghan government has sent NATO headquarters a draft agreement that would give Afghanistan more control over future NATO deployments in the country -- including the positioning of some U.S. troops, officials said Tuesday.
Khadr ID'd Arar as visitor to al-Qaida safehousesA teenaged Omar Khadr identified Canadian Maher Arar, who was tortured in Syria after he was sent there by American authorities, as someone he had seen at al-Qaida safehouses and training camps in Afghanistan, an FBI special agent testified Monday.
Forces on the marchThe number of people exiting the Canadian Forces has risen every year for the past five leaving key skilled positions unfilled across the system.
American and Canadian soldiers reinforce old tiesFort Lewis, WA — Soldiers from B Company of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia´s Canadian Light Infantry and the Canadian Special Operations Regiment trained with American colleagues during the 64th Annual Menton Week held December 2008.
Canadian choppers start flying over AfghanistanCanadian helicopter pilots have begun flying training missions over Afghanistan, practicing tactical manoeuvres, tricky landings and flying through enemy fire -- all scenarios they are likely to face when transporting troops in the coming months.
Canadian army seeks bullets for Soviet gunsThe military is looking for more than 2 million rounds of ammunition for Soviet guns, a curious purchase experts say appears destined for the weapons of Afghan soldiers under the charge of the Canadian army in Kandahar.
Upgraded ADATS provide more, better capabilitiesCFB Suffield, Alberta — Each fall, gunners of the 4th Air Defence Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery (4 AD Regt, RCA), travel to CFB Suffield in southeastern Alberta to conduct an air defence anti-tank system (ADATS) live-fire camp.
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