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Navy frigate spills fuel into Halifax harbour
The Royal Canadian Navy is cleaning up after one of its frigates spilled fuel into the Halifax harbour. Remnants of Second World War flying school in Calgary disappearing
During the Second World War, hundreds of young men from as far away as Australia and New Zealand learned to fly bomber aircraft at the No. 3 Service Flying Training School in Calgary.
It was an important aviation hub for pilots bound for overseas comba MacKay looks to give presidential choppers a second life
Defence Minister Peter MacKay recently ordered National Defence to take another look at whether some of the nine VH-71 aircraft — purchased for spare parts to keep this country's search-and-rescue choppers flying — can be made fully operational. Arctic Patrol Vessel contract holds $250M mysteryMilitary | 206720 hits | 7:08 PM on Thursday | posted by BeaverFever
CFB Wainright CO charged with sex assaultMilitary | 207198 hits | 6:57 PM on Thursday | posted by BeaverFever
Navy replaces maple leaf flag for new design
The new design harkens back to the wartime navy when the naval ensign had a British flag in the upper corner on an all-white background. Top soldier defends committee's danger pay decision
The committee that decided to cut danger pay for Canadian troops serving on four international missions followed current regulations, Canada's chief of defence staff says. Trawler strikes navy ship sending 6 to B.C. hospital
Six people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after a Royal Canadian Navy frigate was struck by a U.S. fishing trawler near CFB Esquimalt on Vancouver Island. French pitch new warships for next Canadian navy vessels
France showcased its latest warship to federal defence minister Peter MacKay Saturday in Halifax, as the Royal Canadian Navy considers options for designs of its next generation of combat vessels.Seal boards Royal Navy ship on exercise off Carnoustie
A seal boards a Royal Navy amphibious-assault ship as it prepares to carry out military exercises near Carnoustie.
A seal boards a Royal Navy amphibious-assault ship as it prepares to carry out military exercises near Carnoustie.Korean War priest awarded US Medal of Honor
A priest and US Army chaplain who saved the lives of fellow soldiers before perishing in a North Korean prison camp receives the Medal of Honor.
A priest and US Army chaplain who saved the lives of fellow soldiers before perishing in a North Korean prison camp receives the Medal of Honor. Arctic sovereignty patrols to start next week
About 120 personnel including Canadian Rangers will take part in this year's Operation Nunalivut based out of Resolute, Nunavut. Court OKs $887M settlement for Canadian veterans
The Federal Court has rubber-stamped an $887-million settlement of a class-action lawsuit involving thousands of disabled veterans. Canadian warship crew seizes $100M of heroin in Indian Ocean
A Canadian warship has made a major drug bust after intercepting a boat transporting approximately $100 million Cdn worth of drugs in the Indian Ocean.Red Cross to visit Guantanamo as hunger strike spreads
Prisoners taking part in an expanding hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay leveled new complaints about their military jailers as a Red Cross team made a fact-finding trip to the U.S. base in Cuba.
Prisoners taking part in an expanding hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay leveled new complaints about their military jailers as a Red Cross team made a fact-finding trip to the U.S. base in Cuba.US Marine 'shoots two and himself' at Quantico base
A US Marine has shot dead a male and female colleague before turning the gun on himself at a base in the state of Virginia, say military officials.
A US Marine has shot dead a male and female colleague before turning the gun on himself at a base in the state of Virginia, say military officials. Yellowknife reservists conduct live shooting exercise
Yellowknife's army reservists will be training using live ammunition on Yellowknife Bay this weekend.British Victoria Cross for Afghan hero L/Cpl James Ashworth
A British soldier who died in southern Afghanistan last year as he protected his colleagues from a grenade blast is to be awarded the Victoria Cross.
A British soldier who died in southern Afghanistan last year as he protected his colleagues from a grenade blast is to be awarded the Victoria Cross.Commander of US Pacific fleet: climate change is top threat
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Canadian Forces quietly get a new name
OTTAWA � Having already re-inserted �royal� into the names of the Canadian air force and navy, the Harper government is making another change to Canada�s military identity.
It is now quietly working to remind Canadians that their soldiers carryRoyal Navy girl who fought in Afghanistan told to cover up uniform on Virgin flight
The incident happened as 32-year-old Royal Navy engineer Nicky Howse waited for her return Virgin Atlantic flight to Los Angeles from Heathrow on Monday.
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The incident happened as 32-year-old Royal Navy engineer Nicky Howse waited for her return Virgin Atlantic flight to Los Angeles from Heathrow on Monday.2 Americans among those killed in Afghan attack
NATO and Afghan service members, including two Americans, were killed Monday when an assailant wearing an Afghan uniform opened fire, NATO-led force says.
Military | 206773 hits | 8:19 AM on Monday | posted by commanderkai
NATO and Afghan service members, including two Americans, were killed Monday when an assailant wearing an Afghan uniform opened fire, NATO-led force says.BBC Exclusive: Pentagon funded Iraqi Death squads and torture centres
General David Petraeus and a US veteran of El Salvador's 'dirty war' behind secret paramilitary death squads and torture centres in Iraq.
Military | 207371 hits | 6:46 PM on Wednesday | posted by BeaverFever
General David Petraeus and a US veteran of El Salvador's 'dirty war' behind secret paramilitary death squads and torture centres in Iraq. Two plaques marking the Highway of Heroes reported stolen
Toronto police say two memorial plaques marking the Highway of Heroes have been stolen.North Korea vows to cancel Korean War ceasefire
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Naval memorial in Halifax gets funding from Ottawa
The federal government is making a financial contribution to preserve HMCS Sackville in Halifax as a naval memorial. 
In a dogfight of defence contractors, the hunter can quickly become the hunted. It's happening now to the F-35, as Boeing targets the stealth fighter with its own jet, the Super Hornet. Terry Milewski reports. Indian rocket carries Canada's first military satellite into space | CTV News
Canada’s first military satellite is headed into orbit alongside six other satellites that were all launched aboard a single Indian rocket Monday morning. U.S. admiral calls for alliance of special forces
The head of American special forces delivered a pitch for closer co-operation among allies to deal with global flash points, in a speech likely to receive a cool reception in deficit-minded Ottawa. Thunder Bay reservists brave Arctic exercise
Nearly 30 part-time soldiers from the northwest are wrapping up week-long training this weekend in northern Saskatchewan. Calgary reservist avoids jail time over deadly Afghanistan training accident
A Canadian Forces reservist has avoided jail for his role in a deadly training accident in Afghanistan three years ago. But Maj. Darryl Watts is being demoted by two ranks to lieutenant and is to receive a severe reprimand. Ex-soldier not guilty in Afghanistan death
Ex-soldier Paul Ravensdale has been found not guilty of manslaughter in a 2010 training incident, but was found guilty of four other charges in a military court. Millions in military manufacturing comes to WindsorMilitary | 207144 hits | 2:30 PM on Sunday | posted by commanderkai
CBC News has learned that automotive parts suppliers based in Windsor are changing gears and now filling and chasing millions of dollars worth of military contracts for the Canadian and U.S. armed forces. Defence sweeps out senior officers in sign of major changes to comeMilitary | 207122 hits | 11:10 AM on Wednesday | posted by BeaverFever
American Sniper Chris Kyle shot dead in Texas
Chris Kyle, a former US Navy seal and Iraq veteran known as the deadliest sniper in US history, is shot dead on a Texas shooting range, police say.
Chris Kyle, a former US Navy seal and Iraq veteran known as the deadliest sniper in US history, is shot dead on a Texas shooting range, police say.Navy minesweeper to be dismantled after running aground off Philippines
A U.S. Navy minesweeper which was stuck on a reef of the coast of the Philippines early this month will have to be dismantled.
A U.S. Navy minesweeper which was stuck on a reef of the coast of the Philippines early this month will have to be dismantled. Canadian special forces on the ground in Mali, sources sayMilitary | 206845 hits | 3:10 PM on Monday | posted by saturn_656
Funeral for Calgary WW II veteran seen in iconic photo
A funeral was held in Calgary on Friday for 94-year-old Harold Marshall, a sniper-scout with the Calgary Highlanders in Europe during the Second World War. Soldiers trained by Canada's SOR hunted, tortured in MaliMilitary | 206996 hits | 6:52 PM on Saturday | posted by BeaverFever
Canada Offers Lessons as U.S. Opens Combat to WomenMilitary | 207335 hits | 5:30 PM on Saturday | posted by BeaverFever
Ex-top army commander sounds the alarm on defence spending
A retired top army commander who penned a controversial report on transforming the military is breaking his silence 18 months after retiring from the ranks, in an interview airing on CBC Radio's The House.U.S. Marines studying how meditation could make them tougher
The U.S. Marine Corps, known for turning out some of the military's toughest warriors, is studying how to make its troops even tougher through meditative practices, yoga-type stretching and exercises based on mindfulness.
The U.S. Marine Corps, known for turning out some of the military's toughest warriors, is studying how to make its troops even tougher through meditative practices, yoga-type stretching and exercises based on mindfulness.Crew evacuated as US Navy minesweeper remains stuck on Philippines reef
The crew of a U.S. Navy minesweeper that ran aground in a protected marine sanctuary off the Philippines was evacuated on Friday as the ship remained stuck on a reef.
The USS Guardian, an Avenger-class minesweeper, hit the Tubbataha Reef in the Sul
The crew of a U.S. Navy minesweeper that ran aground in a protected marine sanctuary off the Philippines was evacuated on Friday as the ship remained stuck on a reef.
The USS Guardian, an Avenger-class minesweeper, hit the Tubbataha Reef in the Sul Government eyes biofuels as replacement for diesel in naval ships
Before Ottawa goes full steam ahead with an idea to power Canada's navy ships with biofuels, it wants to know if the cost of doing so will sink the plan.Back to Canada News
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