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The Royal Canadian Air Force is planning to spend about $800 million to keep its aging CF-18 fighter jets in the air until their long-overdue replacements are built.
More than a year ago, the auditor general warned the jets were at risk of being outmatched in the air due to a lack of combat upgrades since 2008.
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Ottawa Citizen
The new name was supposed to be selected by November at the earliest and December at the latest. But now the RCAF says it doesn't know when it will announce a name for the planes. "The list of possible names for the CC-295 has been further narrowed down, and those names are currently undergoing legal, contractual and trademark vetting," RCAF spokesperson Major Jill Lawrence explained to Defence Watch.
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New York Post
The fiery crash of a Ukranian jetliner in Iran on Jan. 8 was the deadliest aviation disaster for Canadians in nearly 35 years, according to news reports.
Sixty-three Canadians were aboard the Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737-800 when it went down near Tehran shortly after takeoff, among them two professors at a Canadian University traveling with their young daughters and at least four college students, according to the Globe and Mail.
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Global News
Even though Valentine's Day is still more than a month away, the Canadian Armed Forces is asking for residents to consider sending cards and messages to this country's veterans.
"Dear friends, many of our veterans live alone in long-term care facilities. This Valentine's Day, they'd love to hear from you," a message from the Canadian Forces in the United States Twitter account said in an appeal recently.
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Air Force Technology
Canadian aerial imaging systems developer PV Labs has received an investment from Lockheed Martin to continue developing electro-optical / infrared sensing.
The $4 million investment has been secured under the Government of Canada Industrial Technological Benefits Investment Framework Policy.
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The Standard
A Canadian veteran wants to pay it forward to an organization that helped him when he needed it through a night of comedy in Niagara Falls.
Garrick Halinen, a combat arms veteran with more than 18 years of military service including overseas duty, said the fundraising Sir Laughs A-Lot Comedy Night will benefit Veterans Emergency Transitions Service Canada.
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Radio Canada International
An important commemorative date is approaching, the 75th anniversary of VE-Day, or Victory in Europe, which ended the horrors of the Second World War.
The Royal Canadian Mint has just released a series of commemorative coins to mark the occasion.
The coins were designed by Pandora Young and feature a tribute to the three military branches of the Royal Canadian Navy, Army, and Air Force stand out in front of the outpouring of emotion of thankful civilians cheering the victorious troops.
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Government of Canada
A Second World War veteran who piloted the Lancaster bomber on multiple missions in western Europe has been awarded with France's highest military decoration.
Victoria's Edward Vaughan, 96, received the French Legion of Honour by Phillipe Sutter, France's Consul General for western Canada in a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Lodge at Broadmead on Sept. 29.
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Save the date — the RCAF Ball takes place at the Infinity Convention Centre on 28 March 2020. Watch for tickets to go on sale mid-January 2020.
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RCAF
The Deputy Minister of National Defence, Jody Thomas, and the Deputy Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, Major-General Frances Allen, were recently recognized on the 2019 list of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women.
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RCAF
Junior non-commissioned officers from several nations gathered in Winnipeg recently for the 2019 Junior Enlisted Leadership Forum.
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RAFBF
Dear Friend,
The RAF Benevolent Fund has today launched a major new campaign in its centenary year. We are urging the public to help us repay the debt we all owe to our RAF veterans and their families who are in need of help. In particular, we need to reach out to the National Service and World War Two veterans, before it's too late. They put on the uniform of our country when we needed them to, the least we can do is be there for them when they themselves need our help.
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SPAADS Reunion 2020
The 2020 Reunion will be held in the beautiful city of Montréal at an excellent time of the year.
Montréal offers a wide range of things to do and see right from the hotel. Your reception package will have tourist info including downtown maps. Stay a few extra days at the hotel, or with friends, and enjoy the opportunity to visit this vibrant city.
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CanadaHelps
People who wish to make donations to the Air Cadet League, through the SPAADS effort can do so at this link.
Snowbirds Alumni Association
Dear Alumni - Honoraries - Associates.
We are pleased to pass along that the 50th Anniversary planning is proceeding nicely on many fronts. Still a lot of work to be done!
At this time we are happy to send along some of the local hotels that will be offering blocked rooms and/or discounts for the Reunion — scheduled for 15-18 October 2020. More hotels/motels to follow as we proceed.
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RCAF
Envisioned as Canada's premier and world class youth development movement, the Air Cadet program seeks to encourage and enhance the development of well-adjusted, civic minded youth in undertaking leadership roles in a great Canada and a better world. The Air Cadet League of Canada's mission is to promote Canadian youth to develop an interest in aviation and aerospace and to provide opportunities to engage in enriching program elements such as physical education, music and public speaking.
Since 1941, the Air Cadet League of Canada has supported the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, both financially and through the efforts of our dedicated volunteers, to ensure that Canada's
Supporting Air Cadets makes a difference in the lives of young people. Let's work together to make sure that every Cadet has the opportunities — donate today!
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Air Cadet League of Canada
Were you an Air Cadet? The Air Cadet League wants to know where being an Air Cadet has taken you; join the Air Cadet Alumni and share your "Cadet Story" with us.
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