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Tunisia museum attack: Akil the German Shepherd, killed by gunmen, hailed a hero
An unusual victim in the attack on the National Bardo Museum in Tunisia's capital city last Wednesday is getting a lot of attention.
An unusual victim in the attack on the National Bardo Museum in Tunisia's capital city last Wednesday is getting a lot of attention.Aging U.S. vets return to Iwo Jima for 70th anniversary of iconic WWII battle
Dozens of aging U.S. veterans, many in their early 90s and some in wheelchairs, gathered on the tiny, barren island of Iwo Jima on Saturday to mark the 70th anniversary of one of the bloodiest and most iconic battles of World War II.
Dozens of aging U.S. veterans, many in their early 90s and some in wheelchairs, gathered on the tiny, barren island of Iwo Jima on Saturday to mark the 70th anniversary of one of the bloodiest and most iconic battles of World War II.
Canada ratifies cluster bomb treaty after years of controversy | CTV News
The Harper government has ratified an international treaty to ban deadly cluster bombs, after more than half a decade of criticism.Poles Steel for Battle, Fearing Russia Will March on Them Next
KALISZ, Poland — For evidence of how much President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has jangled nerves and provoked anxiety across Eastern Europe, look no farther than the drill held the other day by the Shooters Association.
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KALISZ, Poland — For evidence of how much President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has jangled nerves and provoked anxiety across Eastern Europe, look no farther than the drill held the other day by the Shooters Association. Russia launches large-scale military manoeuvres in the ArcticMilitary | 206775 hits | 12:25 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A massive Russian polar exercise involving tens of thousands of troops plus ships, submarines and aircraft, is intended to tell the world that Moscow is still a global player, says the U.S. commander of North American air defence. US-trained Iraqi units facing investigation over alleged ISIS-like atrocities | Fox NewsMilitary | 206760 hits | 9:04 PM on Friday | posted by Freakinoldguy
Iraqi officials are investigating a number of U.S.-trained Iraqi military units accused of committing atrocities against civilians, including ISIS-like beheadings. Secret military report into Cpl. Stuart Langridge's suicide blames victim and parents
A previously secret military investigation into the suicide of Cpl. Stuart Langridge blames not only Langridge himself for the tragedy, but also his biological parents, who divorced when he was five. Legions pause funding PTSD service dogs over training concerns
Some provincial branches of the Royal Canadian Legion are no longer using poppy funds to help pay for service dogs to treat post-traumatic stress disorder for veterans, a CBC News investigation has learned. Military | 208261 hits | 11:55 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A Canadian soldier was killed Friday in Iraq in what the defence department described as a friendly fire incident when members of a special operations team were "mistakenly engaged" by Iraqi Kurdish forces while returning to an observation post behin Canadian warship arrives in the Black Sea for NATO exercises
A Halifax-based warship has arrived in the Black Sea to take part in NATO training exercises.Islamic State torches oil field near Tikrit as militia advance
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Islamic State militants have set fire to oil wells northeast of the city of Tikrit to obstruct an assault by Shi'ite militiamen and Iraqi soldiers trying to drive them from the Sunni
Military | 206842 hits | 1:22 PM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Islamic State militants have set fire to oil wells northeast of the city of Tikrit to obstruct an assault by Shi'ite militiamen and Iraqi soldiers trying to drive them from the Sunni Gen. Tom Lawson, current defence chief, to step down later this year
CBC News has confirmed that Chief of Defence Staff Tom Lawson will leave the position when his term ends this fall. Sources say Gen. Lawson, who has been chief of defence staff for two-and-a-half years, has asked the government not to extend his term. Islamic terror threat to British Victoria Cross winner Joshua Leakey and his familyMilitary | 206887 hits | 11:51 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Lance Corporal Joshua Leakey, 27, has been told by military top brass he and his family face a kidnap threat from British-based Islamists, including his mum Rosie and dad Mark.Iraq moves against Islamic State in Tikrit
Iraq launches a military operation to recapture Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit from Islamic State.
Military | 206772 hits | 9:39 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Iraq launches a military operation to recapture Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit from Islamic State. 
Nearly two decades after their purchase, the Royal Canadian Navy’s fleet of Victoria-class submarines are finally in the water and "operational." Navy submarines: first time Canadian fleet is operational
For the first time since Canada's four Victoria-class submarines were purchased almost two decades ago, the navy says the fleet is now 'operational.' 
Second World War veteran Ernest Côté, who survived a violent home invasion at his Ottawa condo in December, died Wednesday night at the age of 101.Victoria Cross: L/Cpl Josh Leakey recognised for valour
A paratrooper who showed "complete disregard" for his own safety during a Taliban attack in Afghanistan is awarded the Victoria Cross.
A paratrooper who showed "complete disregard" for his own safety during a Taliban attack in Afghanistan is awarded the Victoria Cross.British Planes Intercept Russian Bombers
LONDON — The Royal Air Force scrambled warplanes to intercept two Russian bombers off the coast of Cornwall in southwest England, the Defense Ministry said Thursday, as a government minister sounded alarms about the Kremlin’s intentions elsewhere in Europ
Military | 207388 hits | 12:27 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
LONDON — The Royal Air Force scrambled warplanes to intercept two Russian bombers off the coast of Cornwall in southwest England, the Defense Ministry said Thursday, as a government minister sounded alarms about the Kremlin’s intentions elsewhere in Europ Canada's next-generation military smart gun unveiled
Looking every bit like a weapon from a science fiction movie, the latest integrated assault rifle prototype being developed for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is packed with some very smart weapons technology. Along with the ability to fire new lightweig Canadian troops more likely to have experienced childhood abuse, violence: studyMilitary | 206783 hits | 4:21 PM on Monday | posted by Freakinoldguy
Although the data is still being studied, preliminary results suggest 39 per cent of military members had been slapped or spanked more than three times as children; comparable research on the general population indicates some 22 per cent of civilians had Al-Asad air base: Islamic State fighters killed by Iraqi forces
Islamic State fighters led a suicide attack on an air base where U.S. and coalition troops are training Iraqi forces after taking a nearby town, the first territorial gain by the militant group in months, the Pentagon said Friday.
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Islamic State fighters led a suicide attack on an air base where U.S. and coalition troops are training Iraqi forces after taking a nearby town, the first territorial gain by the militant group in months, the Pentagon said Friday.Chelsea Manning gets sex-change treatment from military
Intelligence leaker Chelsea Manning will receive trans-gender hormone therapy at Fort Leavenworth prison, according to a new report.
Military | 207133 hits | 4:51 PM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Intelligence leaker Chelsea Manning will receive trans-gender hormone therapy at Fort Leavenworth prison, according to a new report. Memorabilia from summer Lancaster tour put up for auction
An autographed flight suit and diecast model from Hamilton's Lancaster warplane tour last summer went up for auction on Ebay Wednesday. Maj.-Gen. Mike Hood next commander of Royal Canadian Air Force
Among the highlights of promotions and postings announced Wednesday: Maj.-Gen. Mike Hood is the new head of the Royal Canadian Air Force, while Maj.-Gen. Christine Whitecross takes over as chief of military personnel. Whitecross becomes Canada's first fem Veteran Paul Franklin tired of government making him prove he lost his legs | CTV News
Retired Master Cpl. Paul Franklin, who lost both legs in in Afghanistan, says every year he has to prove to Veterans Affairs that he still has no legs and needs a wheelchair. Now he’s waging a fight against the department on behalf of all veterans.American woman hostage held by ISIS 'killed by Jordanian air strike'
Kayla Jean Mueller, 26, is understood to be the last US hostage held by the terror group, which had been demanding $6.6 million for her release.
Military | 207197 hits | 9:56 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Kayla Jean Mueller, 26, is understood to be the last US hostage held by the terror group, which had been demanding $6.6 million for her release.Argentina to be boosted with new class of naval warship from China | World | News | Daily Express
THE ARGENTINE navy is to be handed a powerful boost from China in the form of a new class of warships - named after the Falkland Islands, according to reports.
Military | 206993 hits | 4:39 AM on Thursday | posted by Freakinoldguy
THE ARGENTINE navy is to be handed a powerful boost from China in the form of a new class of warships - named after the Falkland Islands, according to reports. ISIS fight: Canadian advisers guiding airstrikes but U.S. barred from doing same
U.S. soldiers are not allowed to direct airstrikes on ISIS positions in Iraq, the Pentagon said on Tuesday, a practice that their Canadian military allies have been engaged in despite it being seen by some as a combat manoeuvre.Kurds celebrate ousting Islamic State fighters from Kobani
Jubilant Kurdish fighters ousted Islamic State militants from the key Syrian border town of Kobani on Monday after a four-month battle
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Jubilant Kurdish fighters ousted Islamic State militants from the key Syrian border town of Kobani on Monday after a four-month battle ISIS fight: Canadian special forces returned fire 2 more times
Canadian special forces have now returned fire against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) a total of three times, Capt. Paul Forget from Canadian Joint Operations Command said in Ottawa on Monday.Greek fighter jet crashes during NATO exercises in Spain, killing at least 10
A Greek F-16 fighter jet crashed into other planes on the ground during NATO training in southeastern Spain Monday, killing at least 10 people, Spain's Defence Ministry said.
A Greek F-16 fighter jet crashed into other planes on the ground during NATO training in southeastern Spain Monday, killing at least 10 people, Spain's Defence Ministry said.1,000 paratroopers from Panther Brigade headed to Iraq this week
About 1,000 paratroopers from the brigade will deploy this week as part of the Operation Inherent Resolve mission.
Military | 207114 hits | 12:24 AM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
About 1,000 paratroopers from the brigade will deploy this week as part of the Operation Inherent Resolve mission. Cancer-stricken soldier denied disability claim over exposure to depleted uranium
A cancer-stricken warrant officer who served with the Canadian military for nearly three decades is facing a long appeal process after Veterans Affairs denied his application for disability compensation. Canada special forces clash with IS in IraqMilitary | 207519 hits | 12:26 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Canadian special forces exchanged gunfire with Islamic State fighters in Iraq in recent days, in the first confirmed ground battle between Western troops and IS, a senior officer said Monday. The Canadians came under mortar and machine gun fire while trai HMCS Toronto returns home after six-month deployment to Mediterranean Sea
A Canadian navy frigate returned home to Halifax today after a seven month deployment in the Mediterranean Sea. Irving reaches shipbuilding deal with federal government
Irving Shipbuilding and the federal government have signed a contract to build six Arctic offshore patrol ships and the deal guarantees the Halifax yard five ships with a ceiling of $2.3 billion. 
A new study looking at Canada’s politically charged military procurement system suggests the Harper government’s own policies have contributed to the dysfunction and delay.
The report, entitled “Putting the ’Armed’ Back into the Canadian Armed Forces,” RCAF to test rapid rescue response time along East Coast
The air force is planning to test an expanded, more flexible response time for search and rescue along the East Coast in the coming year, even as long-delayed plans for new aircraft remain in a holding pattern. Bernard Jordan, WW II veteran dubbed the 'Great Escaper,' dies at 90
Bernard Jordan has died at the age of 90. He garnered worldwide attention last year for leaving his long-term care home on a clandestine bus trip to France for D-Day Commemorations. Canadian jets flew 4 attack missions in Iraq on Jan. 1
Canadian jets flew four attack missions against militant targets in Iraq on New Year's Day, National Defence says. Canadian fighter jets spend New Year's Eve bombing militant positions in Iraq
Two Canadian fighter jets spent New Year's Eve bombing militants' positions in Iraq as part of a international airstrike campaign. HMCS Fredericton on way to Mediterranean for NATO missionMilitary | 207761 hits | 1:31 PM on Tuesday | posted by wildrosegirl
HMCS Fredericton left Halifax on Tuesday as part of Operation Reassurance, Canada's response to Russia's military aggression in Ukraine. Military apologizes to ex-corporal who accused superior of sexual assault
In a 21-page letter to former corporal Stéphanie Raymond, the Canadian Armed Forces' Chief of Staff admitted the treatment she experienced after filing a complaint of sexual assault against a superior was not in line with military procedures. Canada sending HMCS Fredericton to Mediterranean Sea over Ukraine crisis
Canada is sending HMCS Fredericton to help a NATO maritime force aiming to provide reassurance to eastern European allies that are jittery over the crisis in Ukraine.British women might be able to serve in close combat role by 2016
Britain might allow women to fight in close combat roles for the first time from 2016, the defence secretary said on Friday, in a move that would bring the British army into line with some other Western forces.
Britain might allow women to fight in close combat roles for the first time from 2016, the defence secretary said on Friday, in a move that would bring the British army into line with some other Western forces. Dillon Hillier's brother crowdsourcing to buy him tactical gear for Christmas
Just in time for Christmas, a Calgary man is crowdsourcing to buy tactical gear for his brother who is fighting alongside a group battling ISIS. Col. Daniel Constable, Canada's commander in Iraq, readies for extension
The commander of Joint Task Force Iraq says the Canadian military is remaining "flexible" as it plans to possibly stay in the region more than six months. Col. Daniel Constable says plans are in the works as the military awaits further direction from the Robot fish launched by U.S. navy
It looks like a fish and swims like a fish — but it's a robot, fresh from the labs of the U.S. military. Navy officials in Virginia have completed tests on a new, underwater drone that is roughly the size and shape of a tuna.Back to Canada News
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