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MacKay with troops as they send fallen soldier home
Defence Minister Peter MacKay joined Canadian troops at a solemn ramp ceremony at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan Saturday, as the casket of Pte. Michael Bruce Freeman was loaded onto a military aircraft to begin the journey home.At least 155 dead after Israeli air strikes on Gaza
A series of Israeli air strikes on dozens of Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip have killed more than 100 people, according to local medical officials.
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A series of Israeli air strikes on dozens of Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip have killed more than 100 people, according to local medical officials. Front-line Christmas: Turkey, beer, a visit from the boss
PANJWAII DISTRICT, Afghanistan - Christmas on Afghanistan's front lines was as festive as a company of tired soldiers could make it. Leopard 2 tanks a boon for Canadian troops
BAZAR-E PANJWAII, Afghanistan - After more than a year of rumbling across the bomb-scarred roads and dusty plains of southern Afghanistan, positive reviews are coming in on the 62-tonne Leopard 2 tanks used by the Canadian Forces. Troops enjoy turkey at Christmas dinner in Kandahar
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan -- Christmas dawned hot and dry over Kandahar Airfield on Thursday, where Canadian soldiers stationed in Afghanistan celebrated with a traditional dinner with all the trimmings. Troops enjoy Christmas eve under Afghan skies
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - Canadian troops stationed in Afghanistan spent the night before Christmas being entertained under the stars at a concert at Kandahar Airfield. Canadian soldiers keep holiday traditions alive
The days between Dec. 16 and Dec. 24 are an important part of Christmas celebrations for the hundreds of Filipinos who make up a large portion of the civilian work force living alongside the military forces at Kandahar Airfield. Kandahar kids get Canadian Christmas gifts
Soldiers hand out toys, warm clothing outside NATO base in southern Afghanistan Canadian Forces To Receive Helicopter Fleet With Leading Edge Technology
Gatineau, Quebec, December 23, 2008 – The Minister of Public Works and Government Services, the Honourable Christian Paradis, and the Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, the Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, today announced a Canadian commander defends 'last resort' tactics in Afghanistan
Canada's top soldier in Afghanistan on Tuesday rejected criticism of air strikes and nighttime raids by international forces in the country, saying such actions are taken only "as a last resort" and that he is confident that his soldiers are following int New vehicles for army could boost economy, top soldier says
OTTAWA — The Canadian Forces has a list of equipment, including vehicles, it would like the government to finance in a stimulus budget, which could help boost the struggling automotive sector, the general in charge says. NORAD tracking Santa for 50th season
For half a century, the men and women of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) have been working hard to defend Canada and the United States. During that time, however, they've also shouldered another important mission - tracking Santa Clau Government of Canada ensures continued reliability of Canadian Forces CT-142 Dash 8 Training Aircraft
St. John’s NL – The Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, today announced the awarding of a contract to Newfoundland and Labrador-based Provincial Aerospace Ltd. for the mid-life inspection and Reflect on our successes but also our losses
As the year draws to a close, it is important for us to reflect back on 2008 before the Army family tackles the new year with resolve and optimism. Canada "not onboard" with U.S. plan to arm Afghan militias: MacKay
OTTAWA - Washington's plan to arm local tribes to take on the Taliban in untamed districts of Afghanistan is possibly "counter-productive" and not something Canada supports, says Defence Minister Peter MacKay Afghan soldiers getting lessons on logistics from Canadians
CAMP HERO, Afghanistan - The fate of Afghanistan's fledgling military could be decided on Styrofoam battlefields with plastic soldiers and little toy trucks. Nothing wrong with Snowbird jet that crashed
A preliminary report into the fatal crash of a Snowbird jet near CFB Moose Jaw last October has not found a mechanical problem — but doesn't say what did cause the accident. Soldiers mark anniversary with traditional rum drink
Hundreds of soldiers in Afghanistan received a drink of rum, warm water and brown sugar Sunday, to mark the 125th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Regiment and the Royal Canadian Dragoons. Cards bring Christmas cheer to troops in Afghanistan
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - The boxes of letters arrive at Kandahar Airfield by the planeload, filled with candid Christmas cards to Canadian troops serving in a country ravaged by conflict. Canadian navy frigate back in Halifax after dual mission overseas
HALIFAX, N.S. - The crew of a Canadian navy ship has returned home for the holidays after a mission that included helping to secure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Somalia. First of 8 armed Griffon helicopters arrive in Kandahar to support Canadians
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - The first of eight armed CH-146 Griffon helicopters arrived at Kandahar Airfield on Saturday. Canadian military ponders infrared sensors for rescue choppers
OTTAWA - National Defence is examining whether to equip the air force's Cormorant search-and-rescue helicopters with hand-held infrared sensors to detect crash victims and those lost in the wilderness Reports reveal concerns over drug use among Canadian military
Illicit drug use and the "high probability" that members of the Canadian Forces are involved in the drug trade are among the major concerns of military officials, according to documents obtained using access to information laws. Canadian and American crews work together at Exercise Green Flag
Air Force personnel from 8 Wing Trenton, Ont. and United States Air Force personnel trained side by side during Exercise Green Flag - in an annual tactical airlift training exercise held at the U.S. Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas - from December 1 Canadian Forces bank on lasers to cut Afghan civilian casualties
The Canadian military will purchase 500 laser dazzlers for troops in Afghanistan as it seeks a new way to reduce the number of casualties among Afghan civilians. Griffons arrive at Mirabel Airport
CH-146 Griffon helicopters from 438 Tactical Helicopter Squadron located at St-Hubert, Que., arrived at Mirabel Airport today, from where they will be shipped to Afghanistan. Military spy drones arrive in AfghanistanMilitary | 206651 hits | 9:21 AM on Wednesday | posted by Eisensapper
Canadian Forces officials say the drones -- also known as unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs -- will help reduce the risk of ambushes and roadside bombs. Too many stressed soldiers slip through cracks: reportMilitary | 206451 hits | 9:20 AM on Wednesday | posted by Eisensapper
Griffon firepower: a new frontier
As a follow-up to Exercise Desert Gander , and to further prepare for deployment to Afghanistan, 43 members of 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, based at CFB Edmonton, Alta. (THS) spent a week at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alta. recently training in advanced door- Brothers restore Canadian WWII vehicles
Steinbach, Manitoba – Canada´s role in the World Wars has been a great interest of brothers Rob and Tony Fast from a young age Soldiers say goodbye to fallen comrades at scaled-down Kandahar ramp ceremony
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - For the second time in a week soldiers turned out in the cold darkness of Kandahar Airfield to say a silent goodbye to three Canadian soldiers killed in the line of duty. Canadian soldiers mourn loss of fallen comrades
Tributes are pouring in for three Canadian soldiers killed in a roadside bombing west of Kandahar in southern Afghanistan Vancouver's Downtown Eastside good training ground for Canadian medic
ANIZAI, Afghanistan - Vancouver's notorious Downside Eastside is a low-income neighbourhood dominated by open-air drug markets, back lane "shooting" galleries where addicts inject drugs and the mentally ill live on the street. 3 Canadian soldiers killed, 1 injured in southern Afghanistan
Three Canadian soldiers were killed and another was injured Saturday when their vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device in southern Afghanistan, the Canadian military said Making the Right Decision
This is a snippet of the training for the Close Protection (CP) team. CP operatives provide close protection for general officers and visiting dignitaries, often in places such as Afghanistan, allowing commanders to leave their safety to the CP team and f Canadian military looking to donkeys to help carry the load during summer
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - The Canadian Forces already have tanks, armoured vehicles and helicopters at their command in their battle against the Taliban in Afghanistan. They are about to add one more item to their arsenal - the donkey, perhaps the humblest Canadians on hunt for killer drones
The Canadian military wants to buy unmanned aircraft that can attack targets as the U.S. military does now in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan with its hunter/killer Predator drones, a move that has sparked interest from as far off as Israel. Canada poised to cede command in Kandahar
PASAB, AFGHANISTAN, OTTAWA — Canada appears ready to give up its leadership position in Kandahar before its mandate ends in 2011, ceding command to a surge of U.S. troops that will ease the burden the Canadian military shouldered nearly three years ago wh Canada pushes for Indian intelligence on al-Qaida
OTTAWA - Canada is asking India for intelligence about Pakistan-based al-Qaida insurgents that pose a threat to Canadian Forces troops in Afghanistan. 
Winnipeg, Manitoba – As Christmas gets closer, the Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Region has put the finishing touches on plans to track and escort Santa Claus when he visits Canada by naming four CF-18 fighter pilots as his off 408 Squadron stirs up a storm at Exercise Desert Gander
In preparation for his deployment to Afghanistan, Major Rob Bayes, 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (THS) Plans Officer, undertook one of the bigger challenges of his career recently and ended up succeeding. What was the challenge? To completely organize Observers help soldiers avoid repeating mistakes
Wainwright, Alberta – Despite an impressive arsenal of simulated villages, tools and equipment at the Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre (CMTC) in Wainwright, experienced soldiers are its most valuable resource. Book examines CF efforts in Afghanistan
CFB Gagetown, New Brunswick – A major research project on Canada´s military, aid and development mission in Afghanistan is the focus of the book Kandahar Tour: The Turning Point in Canada´s Afghan Mission published September 2008. Kandahar Airfield hospital filled with Afghan children
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - In a land of IEDs, landmines and suicide bombers civilian casualties are commonplace in Afghanistan and are often mentioned in passing in news reports or for that matter not mentioned at all. Canadian military goes global with new supply bases
OTTAWA - Canada's military is locked into the Afghan mission until 2011, but is preparing for the next war or peacekeeping mission by establishing a series of supply depots around the world, Aircraft technicians help to resurrect F-86 Sabre for Centennial of Flight
A fighter aircraft that enabled thousands of Canadian air and ground crews to fight the menace of the Cold War has come back to life, and will fly once again. On guard for heroes' homecoming
There was the motorcade, around 3:30 yesterday afternoon, leaving Canadian Forces Base Trenton for the "Highway of Heroes." There, outside the chain-link fence that surrounds the base, was Dan Irvine, attempting to coax a heroic effort from his bagpipes.Back to Canada News
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