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Global News
Canadian special forces and other military personnel in Iraq have resumed some of their activities following a temporary suspension last week, though many others remain on lock down.
Canada’s mission in Iraq has two main elements, one of which involves about 200 troops who have been training local forces through NATO to fight the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. A similar number of special forces have been working as part of the U.S.-led anti-ISIL coalition.
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Seaway News
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Association presented Barry Franklin, Regional Director for Wing Five of the Air Cadets a $15,106 cheque for bursaries for student pilots on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Every summer Air Cadets have the opportunity to get their pilots license through a six week course. The most accomplished students have the opportunity to be awarded a $2,500 bursary that can go either towards their academic studies or for furthering their career in aviation.
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National Post
The Canadian Armed Forces needs to nearly double the number of women it has been recruiting in recent years to reach its goal of having women represent one-quarter of all military personnel by 2026, according to an internal study from the Department of National Defence.
The study prepared by Defence Research and Development Canada, which is the research arm of the department, says the military must recruit around 3,500 women each year to meet its own internal deadline.
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CBC News
The federal government is planning to invest hundreds of millions of dollars more to ensure Canada's aging CF-18s can still fight while the country waits for replacement jets, which were originally expected years ago.
The extra money comes after the federal auditor general warned in late 2018 that Canada's fighter jets risked being outmatched by more advanced adversaries due to a lack of combat upgrades since 2008 and will result in new weapons, sensors and defensive systems for the fleet.
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Business Insider
The computer-based logistics system of the F-35 stealth fighter jet made by Lockheed Martin, which has been plagued by delays, will be replaced by another network made by the same company, a Pentagon official said.
The Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) was designed to underpin the F-35 fleet's daily operations, ranging from mission planning and flight scheduling to repairs and scheduled maintenance, as well as the tracking and ordering of parts.
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National Post
Back in October, Marin Tanase, the chief executive of Montreal-based Canadian Technology Systems, applied for a federal permit to export his patented bomb-defusing equipment to the Kuwaiti government. It was the final stage in a contract that took him two years to secure.
But by mid-January the order still hadn’t left Canada and Tanase ultimately lost the US$200,000 order.
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CBC News
The devastating wave of wildfires ravaging Australia has rekindled interest in an unsolicited proposal dropped on the Canadian government four years ago: a call for Canada and Australia to develop and share a couple of strategic water bomber squadrons.
The pitch initially was made in a so-called green paper drafted by the Quebec-based Davie Shipyard with the support of the aerospace firm Bombardier — and was the subject of high-level meetings among senior members of the Liberal government, including one discussion with then-environment minister Catherine McKenna.
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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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