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Military chiefs order troops to use gender-neutral words
The new guidelines have been found pinned to the walls of toilets at the Defence Academy at Shrivenham which trains the Army, Navy and RAF.
Military | 208293 hits | 10:37 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The new guidelines have been found pinned to the walls of toilets at the Defence Academy at Shrivenham which trains the Army, Navy and RAF.U.S. military turns to oyster reefs to protect against storms
In hundreds of places around the U.S. and the world, oyster reefs are being planted primarily as storm protection measures. Other military bases are enlisting the help of oysters, too. In June, environmental groups and airmen established a reef in the wat
In hundreds of places around the U.S. and the world, oyster reefs are being planted primarily as storm protection measures. Other military bases are enlisting the help of oysters, too. In June, environmental groups and airmen established a reef in the wat
Former sailor sues federal government over mould doctors say made him sick
A former sailor with a debilitating lung condition doctors say was brought on by exposure mould aboard two Canadian warships, is suing the federal government, CBC News has learned. Retired lieutenant Alan Doucette recently filed the lawsuit in Federal Cou East Coast Sea Kings set to retire, but replacements face growing pains
Canada's half-century-old Sea King helicopters will take one step toward retirement next month with the end of East Coast operations. Sea Kings will still be flown on the West Coast until the end of 2018. Married couple makes history by commanding same Canadian navy ship
Victoria and Chris Devita say they’re in the same boat as many other married couples trying to strike a balance between work and family.
There’s just one big difference: the Devitas’ boat is a warship. Alberta man who appeared as retired U.S. marine at Remembrance Day events denounced as impostor
A Canadian group that investigates and exposes people falsely claiming to be veterans alleges a man who took part in Remembrance Day events at three schools in Red Deer, Alta., is an impostor who never served in the U.S. marines. Feds worry Aussie fighter jets could dredge up disastrous used-submarine saga | CTV News
The Trudeau government is said to be wrestling with how best to sell Canadians on the idea of buying used fighter jets from Australia after the disaster that followed Canada's purchase of second-hand British submarines in the 1990s. The day after Boeing filed its trade complaint, Australia offered Canada its used fighter jets
One day after Boeing filed its formal trade complaint against Montreal-based Bombardier, Australia was knocking at Canada’s door wondering if the Trudeau government was interested in buying used fighter jets, newly released documents show. Lockheed Martin leads team of companies in warship bid
The Canadian Surface Combatant ships will serve as replacements to the country's three recently retired Iroquois-class destroyers and the 12 Halifax-class multi-role patrol frigates. British design first to be submitted in Canadian navy's warship contest
Bids start rolling in for the design of the navy's new warship, as federal officials scramble to ensure the $60 billion project remains on track.A parasite that can live for decades may be slowly killing Vietnam War veterans: study
By the time symptoms appear, patients are often in tremendous pain, with just a few months to live
By the time symptoms appear, patients are often in tremendous pain, with just a few months to liveUN releases video of a North Korean soldier's escape
North Korea is being accused of violating a 1953 armistice agreement after its soldiers fired across the line that divides North and South Korea while chasing after a defector.
North Korea is being accused of violating a 1953 armistice agreement after its soldiers fired across the line that divides North and South Korea while chasing after a defector. Reservist killed in training accident at CFB Shilo
The Canadian military has launched an investigation after a reservist died during a training accident in Manitoba on Saturday. Cpl. Nolan Caribou, who was an infantryman with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles of the 38 Canadian Brigade Group, was found dead at Ca Victim of sexual misconduct facing loss of military career
Sgt. Vicky-Lynn Cox reported four incidents of sexual misconduct after Canada's top general announced Operation Honour to end abuse. The alleged perpetrators continue in their careers, but Cox developed post-traumatic stress and it's forcing her out of th Trudeau unveils Liberals' peacekeeping plan
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will personally reveal today what Canada has offered to provide the United Nations in terms of troops and military equipment for peacekeeping missions.
Silver Cross Mother remembers mission Canada's military would rather forget
Diana Abel's son, Cpl. Michael David Abel, was killed in an accident while serving with the Airborne in Somalia in 1993. Compensation cut for elite soldiers if injuries last more than 180 days
Elite soldiers involved in Canada’s most dangerous and secretive military operations could now lose a special monthly allowance if they are sick or injured for more than 180 days, CTV News has learned. New veterans more likely to have hard time adjusting to civilian life: survey | CTV News
As Canadians prepare to mark Remembrance Day, a new survey by Statistics Canada suggests a growing number of veterans are having a hard time adjusting to post-military life.U.S. deserter Bowe Bergdahl won't serve prison time for actions in Afghanistan
U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has been spared prison time for endangering fellow troops when he deserted his post in Afghanistan in 2009, but a military judge ordered he should be dishonorably discharged from the service.
Military | 207993 hits | 10:47 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has been spared prison time for endangering fellow troops when he deserted his post in Afghanistan in 2009, but a military judge ordered he should be dishonorably discharged from the service. Canadian Forces colonel charged with sexual assault
A Canadian Forces colonel has been charged with sex assault and other offences involving five alleged victims at two Canadian Armed Forces bases. Relaxing universality of service rule risks creating a system of two-tiered military serviceMilitary | 210140 hits | 11:39 PM on Saturday | posted by Freakinoldguy
If the Forces are going to make exceptions to the rule to allow wounded soldiers to continue to serve in desk jobs, then it will have to be carefully monitored in order to prevent the type of gaming which occurred prior to 2006. Canada deploys submarine to Japan for the first time in a half century
For the first time in nearly 50 years, the Royal Canadian Navy has deployed a submarine to Japan. HMCS Chicoutimi left Esquimalt, B.C., last month for a patrol mission in the Asia-Pacific region.Woman officer accused of having sex on board a submarine
It has emerged Sub-Lieutenant Rebecca Edwards, who led a Remembrance Day service in Glasgow just 11 months ago, is believed to be at the centre of the sex scandal.
Military | 208603 hits | 12:03 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
It has emerged Sub-Lieutenant Rebecca Edwards, who led a Remembrance Day service in Glasgow just 11 months ago, is believed to be at the centre of the sex scandal. Canada moves toward buying Australian fighter jets, upping ante in trade dispute with Boeing
Canada has taken the first formal step toward buying used Australian FA-18 fighter jets, upping the ante in a trade dispute with U.S. defence giant Boeing. Medically unfit for deployment' We'll try to employ you elsewhere, says Canada's top general
The head of Canada’s Armed Forces said he will look at how to change the military’s rule on deployment so medically unfit personnel can be employed elsewhere rather than being pushed out. Canada deploys Victoria-class HMCS Chicoutimi submarine to Asia
For the first time ever, Canada has deployed a Victoria-class submarine to Asia on patrol. HMCS Chicoutimi left Esquimalt, B.C., sometime in mid-September for the Asia-Pacific region.Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl expected to plead guilty to desertion
Bergdahl's decision to plead guilty rather than face trial marks another twist in an eight-year drama that caused the U.S. to wrestle with difficult questions of loyalty
Military | 210733 hits | 4:42 PM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Bergdahl's decision to plead guilty rather than face trial marks another twist in an eight-year drama that caused the U.S. to wrestle with difficult questions of loyalty 'We have to be neutral': Canadian Forces warn members affiliated with radical groups
The Canadian Armed Forces are warning their personnel to be wary of associating with groups on social media, including Quebec's largest and most prominent far-right group. Canada's army looks to recruit reservists in face of dwindling numbers
Canada's army is holding open houses at more than 100 armouries today in a national campaign to boost reservist numbers, after a scathing auditor general's report last year revealed the army reserve lacks soldiers, training and equipment. Boeing Super Hornet jet purchase likely to become 1st casualty in possible trade war
After what seems like the first shot of a trade war, the first casualty of the U.S. Commerce Department's ruling against Bombardier could be the Canadian military's purchase of Super Hornet jet fighters.Archeologist finds sunken German submarine from WWI
The well-preserved wreck of a First World War German submarine, possibly still containing the remains of its 23 crew members, has been found off the Belgian coast.
The well-preserved wreck of a First World War German submarine, possibly still containing the remains of its 23 crew members, has been found off the Belgian coast. U.S. not obliged to defend Canada in event of North Korean missile attack, MPs told
The highest-ranking Canadian officer at Norad has demolished a long-held political assumption by telling a parliamentary committee the U.S. is under no obligation to defend Canada in the event of a ballistic missile attack. Invictus Games: Wounded warriors visit Montreal | CTV Montreal News
The Invictus flag is travelling through Quebec this week in advance of the games that begin next week in Toronto. Was the blood and treasure Canada spent in Afghanistan worth it' Ask a shattered soldier: Neil Macdonald
Kushi and her sister made a living selling cheap scarves outside NATO's Kabul headquarters. Then, one day in 2012, an al-Qaeda suicide bomber made it into the green zone. Until Kushi's murder, Charlie had held it together. World War 3: China shoots down missiles near North Korea borderMilitary | 215136 hits | 1:47 AM on Thursday | posted by Freakinoldguy
CHINA has shot down missiles near the North Korean border in a provocative show of force against Kim Jong-un’s hermit kingdom. New Canadian navy vessel can go 'anywhere:' Federal Fleet Services
The new supply ship for the Royal Canadian Navy will be able to go where it is tasked to go, says the company responsible for delivering the converted civilian vessel. Canadian troops in Latvia prepare for massive Russian military exercise
Canadian troops in Latvia will have front-row seats to a massive Russian military exercise this month that has set NATO on edge and sparked calls for calm across eastern Europe. Royal Canadian Navy welcomes new commander of its East Coast fleet
Canada's East Coast navy welcomed its new commander Friday. Rear Admiral Craig Baines took over from Rear Admiral John Newton in a ceremony on the Halifax naval dockyards. Military personnel in Proud Boys incident return to regular duty
Four of the five Canadian Forces personnel who said they were members of the Proud Boys and disrupted a Mi'kmaq ceremony in Halifax on July 1 have been allowed to return to their regular duties. Edmonton's No Stone Left Alone honours Canada's fallen in Poland
For the first time this Friday, schoolchildren in Poland will lay poppies on the graves of Canadian soldiers who never returned home from the Second World War. Operation Nanook hits Labrador: An inside look as soldiers train for the north
Operation Nanook is meant to show that the Canadian Armed Forces can operate in the country's most northern regions. CBC Videojournalist Jacob Barker goes to Voisey's Bay to take an inside look at the Canadian Armed Forces annual northern training exercis Antimalarial drug mefloquine drove her husband 'to madness,' Sask. woman says
Clayton Matchee was charged with second-degree murder and torture in connection with the 1993 death of Somali national Shidane Abukar Arone, 16. His wife says if it wasn't for an antimalarial drug, none of it would have ever happened.Navy begins probe into collision of U.S. destroyer in Southeast Asia
President Donald Trump, returning to the White House on Sunday night, responded to reporters' questions about the collision by saying: 'That's too bad'
President Donald Trump, returning to the White House on Sunday night, responded to reporters' questions about the collision by saying: 'That's too bad' DND uncertain how best to defend satellites
The Canadian military is grappling with how best to prevent its satellites from being shot down. Documents obtained by CBC News under access to information laws show defence officials are uncertain what their limits are when it comes to the use of force i Impasse over intellectual property is tying up warship bids
One of Canada's allies is balking at handing over top-secret, high-tech data for inclusion in the Liberal government's $60-billion frigate replacement program. The concern has been formally registered, according to documents obtained by CBC News.Back to Canada News
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