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A fragment of Nazi shrapnel which almost took the life of legendary Comox Valley, B.C., war hero Douglas "Duke" Warren is the latest addition to the Comox Air Force Museum. Admiral's holiday message to the Maritime Command family
As 2008 draws to a close and we begin to celebrate the holiday season, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable accomplishments we have made over the past year 
Anticipation and excitement surround the end of every deployment for 8 Air Communications and Control Squadron (8 ACCS). We look back at our accomplishments and look forward to going home. Memorial to fallen Canadians an 'oasis of peace'
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan -- Like much of the base, the monument behind a two-storey building at Kandahar Airfield is in a no-salute zone -- but soldiers invariably salute when they pass by. Fallen soldiers to travel Highway of Heroes
When the bodies of three more Canadian soldiers are brought home from Afghanistan on Monday, mourners will gather along the sides of the Highway of Heroes to remember the men whose deaths pushed Canada's troop casualties to 100 in the war-torn country. Canadian deploys combat air wing in Afghanistan; 1st time since the Korean War
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - Canada has added another set of weapons to its arsenal in Afghanistan with a new air wing that broadens efforts to combat the Taliban in volatile Kandahar province. Fallen soldier thrilled to be part of training Afghan National Army
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - After three months of living and working in the heart of Afghanistan's Zhari district, the young warrant officer was taking pride in his surroundings as he gave a reporter a guided tour of his workplace. Ramp ceremony held for Canadian soldiers
More than 2,000 Canadian, U.S., Dutch and British soldiers turned out for a ramp ceremony at Kandahar Airfield on Saturday to pay tribute to three comrades who died in the line of dutyU.S. military preparing for troop buildup in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON - The U.S. military is beginning a big building effort in Afghanistan to house the roughly 20,000 additional troops who are expected to begin pouring in early next year
WASHINGTON - The U.S. military is beginning a big building effort in Afghanistan to house the roughly 20,000 additional troops who are expected to begin pouring in early next year Cooperative Spirit 08 exercise validates the ABCA program
Hohenfels (Germany) – The recently held Cooperative Spirit 08 exercise brought together five countries: the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand (ABCA). Dragoons descend on Blue Mountain for training
Meaford, Ontario – Light Armoured Vehicles hauling soldiers with full kit caused heads to turn in the Municipality of Meaford recently. Troops with brain injuries face other possible problems
Traumatic brain injuries have become the signature wound of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and troops who sustain them face a daunting array of potential medical consequences later on, says a report on the issue commissioned by the U.S. Department of Ve 3 Canadian soldiers killed
All this while our leaders play political gains instead of doing the responsible thing. We need new leaders. 3 soldiers' deaths in Afghanistan push Canada's toll past 100
Canadian forces stationed in Afghanistan passed a grim milestone Friday after three soldiers were killed: more than 100 Canadians have now died while serving in the war-torn country NORAD's Santa-Tracking Website Opens for 2008 Season
In advance of the holiday season and its 50th year of tracking Santa Claus on his annual journey around the world, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has activated its "NORAD Tracks Santa " website for 2008. Preparations for the Task Force in Belize
Canadian troops taking part in Team Builder will form part of Task Force (TF) 1-09, scheduled for deployment in Afghanistan from March to October 2009. They will serve with the civil-military co-operation (CIMIC) platoon, part of the TF 1-09 Provincial ReRussia to send warship through Panama Canal
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Canada joins cluster bomb treaty, U.S. absent
Canada has signed onto an international treaty to ban cluster bombs, though the U.S. and Russia have declined to join the effort. SAR Techs learn life-saving skills
CFB Comox, British Columbia –Becoming a Search and Rescue Technician (SAR Tech) is an accomplishment achieved by few LAV IIIs receive new custom modifications in Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta – The Army´s most important fighting vehicle, the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV III), is being refitted with new improvements and modifications. Honorary Navy Captain receives prestigious military award
On December 2, during the honorary navy captain symposium held in Esquimalt, B.C., Honorary Captain(N) Bill Wilson achieved a military milestone by being awarded the 4th Clasp to his Canadian Forces Decoration (CD) Canadian navy crew makes hockey part of life at sea
The crew on one of Canada's overseas naval ships has found a way to feel more at home: with a little game of road hockey. Soldiers jailed for child porn
BRANDON, MAN. -- Two former Manitoba soldiers have been sentenced to 18 months in jail for child pornography. Canadian Forces father and daughter serving together in Afghanistan
PASHMUL, Afghanistan - It gives a whole new meaning to "all in the family." Completing basic training at age 43
Ottawa, Ontario – Three kids and 20 years later, Jennifer Nesbitt returned to CF regular force and basic training at age 43. Military: Sea King pilot time up 35%
The amount of time Sea King pilots get in the air has increased considerably since a crash off Denmark nearly three years ago that investigators blamed on "an insidious combination of circumstances that led to a lowering of aircrew proficiency." Canadian troops complete large operation in southern Afghanistan
Canadian soldiers have just completed one of their largest operations ever in southern Afghanistan, killing 21 insurgent fighters and capturing several others, according to the Canadian military. U.S. offered Forces early delivery of planes
The U.S. has offered Canada early delivery on new C-130J military transport aircraft, but the Defence Department has taken months to decide whether it will accept. Ploy fails to fool Aurora crews
Over a two-week period in September, all six boats were overflown by CP-140 Aurora aircraft from 19 Wing Comox’s 407 Maritime Patrol Squadron in B.C. The vessels were photographed and videotaped as part of Operation DRIFTNET Safeguarding and sharing CF traditions, heritage
Ottawa, Ontario – A dedicated group of employees works for the Directorate of History and Heritage (DHH). 
On November 21, 2008 a visit by the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Walter Natynczyk, to HMCS Ville de Québec at sea off the south coast of France culminated in the presentation of a Canadian Forces Unit Commendation for excellent performance of duty. Canada Increases Helicopter Capabilities in Afghanistan
The Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, today announced that eight CH-146 Griffon helicopters will be deployed to Afghanistan in early 2009 as part of the Joint Task Force Afghanistan (JTFA) Bringing Exercise Maple Flag Into The 21st Century
For the past 30 years, Canada’s air force has conducted the highly realistic and comprehensive Exercise Maple Flag, which has now evolved into a six-week international advanced air combat exercise held annually at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta. Canadians train at multinational readiness center
Hohenfels, Germany – Canadian soldiers with loaded weapons sit in anticipation behind a large barricade of rocks. Cdn. soldier wants dog sent here
CHATHAM -- A Chatham soldier serving in Afghanistan wants to bring a four-legged friend home. The Royal Winnipeg Rifles celebrate 125 years
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Veterans, serving soldiers and regimental family from The Royal Winnipeg Rifles (R Wpg Rif) celebrated their 125th anniversary during a gala weekend 5 to 7 September. After Afghanistan, Canada will still have military obligations: MacKay
There are many ways in which we can make contributions beyond 2011. What we've said is the current combat mission, the current configuration, will end in 2011. That's a firm date, confirmed by Parliament and respectful of Parliament," MacKay said. Blast injures 8 Canadian soldiers north of Kandahar
Eight Canadian soldiers were injured in Afghanistan after their armoured vehicle struck a roadside bomb north of Kandahar city Air force asks for overhaul of search-and-rescue choppers
Canada's air force has recommended a multimillion-dollar overhaul of its Cormorant helicopters to deal with structural cracks that have restricted the use of the search-and-rescue aircraft over the last several years Canadian Forces and economy get boost from contract to upgrade military aircraft
Gatineau, November 18, 2008 – The Minister of Public Works and Government Services, the Honourable Christian Paradis, the Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, the Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, and the Minister of Industry, Three rescued from barge by Greenwood Search & Rescue squadron
HALIFAX- Three men were rescued from a barge 25 nautical miles north west of Yarmouth NS Wednesday afternoon by a CH-149 Cormorant helicopter from 413 (Transport and Rescue) Squadron based at 14 Wing Greenwood, N.S 
For “exceptional tactical prowess, inspirational leadership and a profound devotion to mission accomplishment in the execution of maritime security operations” CIDA puts boots on the ground in perilous Afghan districts
MOHAMMED BIN RASHID VILLAGE, Afghanistan - Officially, the modest village just off the major highway west of Kandahar city bears the name of its benefactor, Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid, the Ruler of Dubai, who has a penchant for helping the less fortunate. Military has message for job seekers: we want you
OTTAWA -- Canada's top military commander has a message for job-seekers in tough economic times: We want you. Army to probe whether Canadian soldiers ignored Afghan sex abuse
The Canadian army will conduct a formal review of whether its soldiers were ordered to turn a blind eye to the sexual abuse of boys by Afghan security forces in KandaharBack to Canada News
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