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Body of fallen soldier to arrive at CFB TrentonMilitary | 209145 hits | 7:03 AM on Wednesday | posted by wildrosegirl
The body of the first Canadian soldier to die in Afghanistan this year will return home this afternoon.U.K. aircraft carrier Ark Royal for sale on Internet
LONDON — For sale: one aircraft carrier, slightly used. Britain put the mothballed carrier Ark Royal up for sale Monday on a military auction website
LONDON — For sale: one aircraft carrier, slightly used. Britain put the mothballed carrier Ark Royal up for sale Monday on a military auction websiteRevolutionaries seize Gaddafi birthplace
Libyan revolutionaries, who last week struggled to move west along the coast from their eastern stronghold of Benghazi, could recapture Sirte, a Mediterranean city located 360 kilometers (225 miles) east of Tripoli, on Monday, Reuters reported.
Libyan revolutionaries, who last week struggled to move west along the coast from their eastern stronghold of Benghazi, could recapture Sirte, a Mediterranean city located 360 kilometers (225 miles) east of Tripoli, on Monday, Reuters reported.Libyan rebels retake key city with aid from airstrikes
Libyan rebels danced, honked horns and fired guns into the air on Saturday after regaining control of the key eastern city of Ajdabiya, marking the first major turnaround in an uprising that last week seemed on the verge of defeat.
Military | 206907 hits | 7:56 AM on Saturday | posted by wildrosegirl
Libyan rebels danced, honked horns and fired guns into the air on Saturday after regaining control of the key eastern city of Ajdabiya, marking the first major turnaround in an uprising that last week seemed on the verge of defeat. Update on CF Operations in Libya
At 12:15 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2011, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Peter MacKay, Major-General Tom Lawson, Assistant Chief of the Air Staff, and Brigadier-General Richard Blanchette, Canadian Forces (CF) Spokesperson, provided a technic Canadian patrol planes to join Libya mission
Canada is sending two reconnaissance aircraft, CP-140 Auroras, to Italy to support efforts to protect civilians in Libya, Defence Minister Peter MacKay says. Canadians find risk too great, abandon planned attack
The risk was not related to a threat against the CF-18s, but rather potential damage to civilians or important infrastructure such as hospitalsGaddafi's son killed in attack
Colonel Gaddafi suffered a massive personal setback today when one of his sons was allegedly killed in a suicide air mission on his barracks.
Colonel Gaddafi suffered a massive personal setback today when one of his sons was allegedly killed in a suicide air mission on his barracks.French Willing to Assume Command of Libyan Air Ops
PARIS - France is capable of providing the command and control for the multinational military forces ranged against Libya in support of U.N. resolution 1973, which is aimed at protecting the civilian population and enforcing a no-fly zone, a French defens
PARIS - France is capable of providing the command and control for the multinational military forces ranged against Libya in support of U.N. resolution 1973, which is aimed at protecting the civilian population and enforcing a no-fly zone, a French defens Better training sought in light of Kandahar 'friendly fire'
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — A NATO probe into a Canadian convoy shooting in Kandahar is calling for improved training for coalition and Afghan forces on the compensation process as well as greater involvement of interpreters so that similar incidents don't ha Equalizing death benefits for soldiers would cost $3MMilitary | 207090 hits | 6:15 PM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Veterans Affairs examined but rejected expanding a death benefit paid to families of soldiers killed in the line of duty, say documents filed in a human-rights case that alleges discrimination based on marital status.Bombs hit near Gaddafi compound
The bombs went off in the capital early on Sunday as a foreign aircraft flew over the Bab al-Azizia military compound, situated in the southern suburbs of Tripoli.
The bombs went off in the capital early on Sunday as a foreign aircraft flew over the Bab al-Azizia military compound, situated in the southern suburbs of Tripoli. Advanced Technology For The Navy And Coast GuardMilitary | 207005 hits | 8:59 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
The Interdepartmental Maritime Integrated Command, Control and Communications (IMIC3) system is state of the art technology that will help Canada’s navy and Coast Guard commanders better work together to protect Canada’s coast line. Families visit Kandahar to pay tribute to fallen soldiersMilitary | 206858 hits | 8:32 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
The families of 10 Canadians killed in Afghanistan paid tribute Sunday to their loved ones in what could be the last ceremony of its kind before combat operations end in the war-torn country. Gadhafi vows 'long war' after U.S. and allies strikeMilitary | 207082 hits | 8:23 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Moammar Gadhafi promised the international community a "long war" as an international military coalition prepared to launch another round of air strikes on Sunday. Canadian fighter pilots ready to engage Libyan air force: minister
Defence Minister Peter MacKay says the pilots of six Canadian fighter-bombers dispatched to enforce a no-fly zone over Libya are prepared to engage the Libyan air force. Canada will fight to protect Libyan civilians: HarperMilitary | 207063 hits | 6:40 PM on Saturday | posted by Guy_Fawkes
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has endorsed regime change in Libya while acknowledging the world needs to be careful not to get caught up in an Iraq-style quagmire. Canada at war with Libya
Stephen Harper is giving fighter pilots a green light to fire when necessary against Moammar Gadhafi's regime. The sanction comes as a coalition of countries started using force to prevent the North African dictator from killing more of his people.Gaddafi Breaks Ceasefire, Forces Enter Benghazi
Media on the ground in the north African country report heavy gunfire and bombings throughout the city as government and resistance fighters clash. The United Nations Security Council approved a no-fly zone for Libya on Thursday, and Gaddafi’s ceasefire d
Media on the ground in the north African country report heavy gunfire and bombings throughout the city as government and resistance fighters clash. The United Nations Security Council approved a no-fly zone for Libya on Thursday, and Gaddafi’s ceasefire dBreaking: US Launches cruise missiles on Libya
[3:45 p.m. ET, 10:45 p.m. in Libya] The U.S. military has launched its first missiles in Libya against Moammar Gadhafi's forces, a senior Defense Department official said Saturday.
[3:45 p.m. ET, 10:45 p.m. in Libya] The U.S. military has launched its first missiles in Libya against Moammar Gadhafi's forces, a senior Defense Department official said Saturday. Canada to send six CF-18s for Libya 'no-fly' mission
Canada will contribute six CF-18 fighter jets to help enforce a no-fly zone in Libya, sources have told CTV News. Afghan, Canadian gunners train together
Kandahar, Afghanistan — On February 13, for the first time in the mission’s history, X Battery from 1st Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group and Kandak 4 Battery from 1 Brigade 205 Corps of the National Afghan Army conducted a training exercise toge Canada prepares to pack everything for Kandahar pullout
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — The biggest challenge for the man planning Canada's move out of Kandahar is not loading hundreds of vehicles or packing thousands of weapons away. Goose Bay base not a priority: military
Repairing an aging federal air base in Labrador is not important for some members of the Canadian militarySaudi Arabia admits invading Bahrain
A Saudi official said Monday that more than 1,000 troops, part of the Persian Gulf countries' Peninsula Shield Force, had entered Bahrain.
A Saudi official said Monday that more than 1,000 troops, part of the Persian Gulf countries' Peninsula Shield Force, had entered Bahrain.Ivory Coast Fighting Spreads to Gbagbo Stronghold
Fighting between supporters of rival leaders in Ivory Coast has spread to a stronghold of Laurent Gbagbo, the incumbent president who refuses to give up power.
Fighting between supporters of rival leaders in Ivory Coast has spread to a stronghold of Laurent Gbagbo, the incumbent president who refuses to give up power.Gadhafi forces shell oil town in advance on rebels
The military supporting Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi made steady advances into rebel-held territory on Sunday as the embattled country plunged further into civil war.
Military | 206720 hits | 9:56 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
The military supporting Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi made steady advances into rebel-held territory on Sunday as the embattled country plunged further into civil war. Canada's Afghan legacy unclear
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - The Canadian mission in Afghanistan is ending, and in about four months, the majority of Canada's soldiers will come home. Canada looks to employ local militias in KandaharMilitary | 206965 hits | 6:32 AM on Saturday | posted by wildrosegirl
The Canadian military is warming to the controversial idea of employing militia-like groups in the Kandahar district of Panjwaii, a tactic credited with stemming violence during the Iraq war but criticized over concerns of insurgent infiltration. Canadian Commandos honoured in secret Ottawa ceremony
OTTAWA — Canada's governor general honoured a handful of new heroes on Friday. Unfortunately, we can't tell you how many, what their names might be -- or what they did.Rebels forced from Libyan oil port
Libyan rebels are fleeing the oil port of Ras Lanuf after sustained attacks by forces loyal to Col Muammar Gaddafi.
There were reports of severe civilian casualties after rebel positions and residential areas came under fire from rockets and shells.
Libyan rebels are fleeing the oil port of Ras Lanuf after sustained attacks by forces loyal to Col Muammar Gaddafi.
There were reports of severe civilian casualties after rebel positions and residential areas came under fire from rockets and shells. Soldiers with 30th Field Regiment visit Prime Minister
Ottawa, Ontario — Prime Minister Stephen Harper personally thanked members of 30 Field Regiment (Royal Canadian Artillery), also known as the Bytown Gunners, for their dedication and service abroad during a special visit to the Prime Minister’s Office in Op NANAIMO-GRAM offers troops encouragement
Nanaimo, British Columbia — The Vancouver Island Military Museum (VIMM) is displaying a City of Nanaimo flag as part of an exhibition on Afghanistan. The exhibit is the culmination of a year-long project initiated by Will Frankling, co-ordinator of the VI F-35 jets cost to soar to $29B
It will cost close to $30 billion to buy and maintain 65 F-35 fighter jets according to Parliament's budget watchdog — billions more than estimates given by the Conservative government. Navy considers modified German and Spanish designs for new supply ship
OTTAWA - The Canadian navy is looking for consultants to help it adapt foreign designs for the replacement of its 40-year-old supply ships. Military spending at highest point since WWII
OTTAWA — A new study says Canada is spending more on its military than at any time since the end of the Second World War. Soldier who lost legs says feds dropped ball on benefitsMilitary | 207057 hits | 3:41 PM on Tuesday | posted by wildrosegirl
A Canadian soldier who lost both legs in Afghanistan says the financial treatment of injured and wounded war veterans by the Harper government is an "abject betrayal" of the new generation of soldiers.Gadhafi forces hammer rebels with heavy artillery fire
Rebel fighters came under heavy artillery fire near the oil port of Ras Lanouf Tuesday, as forces loyal to embattled Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi tried to stop their westward advance toward the capital.
Military | 206943 hits | 12:55 PM on Tuesday | posted by wildrosegirl
Rebel fighters came under heavy artillery fire near the oil port of Ras Lanouf Tuesday, as forces loyal to embattled Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi tried to stop their westward advance toward the capital.No rebel casualties after Libyan warplane airstrikes
Libyan warplanes launched at least five new airstrikes on rebel positions near the oil port of Ras Lanouf on Friday, though no casualties were reported on the ground as a result of the latest attacks.
Military | 206962 hits | 8:11 AM on Tuesday | posted by wildrosegirl
Libyan warplanes launched at least five new airstrikes on rebel positions near the oil port of Ras Lanouf on Friday, though no casualties were reported on the ground as a result of the latest attacks.
New centre for injured veterans coming to Cold Lake by May 2012Military | 206915 hits | 6:45 AM on Monday | posted by wildrosegirl
MP Brian Storseth announced that the Conservative government will create an Integrated Personnel Support Centre in Cold Lake, a "one-stop shop" to provide services for injured and ill veterans, reservists and their families.Gates: U.S. should stay involved in Afghanistan
U.S. Defence Secretary Robert Gates said Monday that both the U.S. and Afghan governments agree the American military should remain involved in Afghanistan after the planned 2014 end of combat operations to help train and advise Afghan forces.
Military | 206768 hits | 5:55 AM on Monday | posted by wildrosegirl
U.S. Defence Secretary Robert Gates said Monday that both the U.S. and Afghan governments agree the American military should remain involved in Afghanistan after the planned 2014 end of combat operations to help train and advise Afghan forces. Ottawa under the gun to specify Afghan training mission
OTTAWA — The federal cabinet is being asked to decide quickly on the specifics of the Canadian military training mission in Afghanistan as other countries jockey for prime classroom instruction posts, say NATO and Canadian defence sources. Canada, U.K. won't collaborate on warships
The Conservative government is slamming the door on a British proposal that the two countries work together in building new warships.Back to Canada News
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