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Government of Canada
Lieutenant Jenson Gilby is a Construction Engineering Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). He is currently undergoing on-the-job training at Real Property Operations Section Halifax, Nova Scotia. Before commissioning from the ranks in 2019, Lieutenant Gilby had been a military firefighter since 2007.
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Gouvernement du Canada
Le lieutenant Jenson Gilby, officier du génie construction dans les Forces armées canadiennes (FAC), donne la formation en cours d’emploi aux installations de la Section des opérations immobilières (Halifax), en Nouvelle-Écosse. Avant de quitter le rang et devenir officier en 2019, le lieutenant Gilby était pompier militaire depuis 2007.
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CBC News
Canadian troops and warships deployed overseas will, for the moment, rely on allies and host nations for access to COVID-19 testing kits, while the Department of National Defence rushes to fill an emergency order.
Approximately 2,000 kits have been ordered by the military and are due to arrive this week, spokesperson Jessica Lamirande said.
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CTV News
Four months after the Royal Canadian Air Force was due to announce the official name of Canada's newest search and rescue plane, the Department of National Defence is still dealing with legal and trademark issues around naming the aircraft.
In July, the RCAF rolled out a short list of five pre-approved names for the Airbus CC-295 fixed-wing rescue plane.
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Global News
Plans are being developed by Gen. Jon Vance and his Strategic Joint Staff so that, if asked by Ottawa, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) would be in a position to quickly render a wide range of assistance to civil authorities directing what has become a war against the lethal coronavirus pandemic.
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Goderich Signal Star
The ear-splitting scream of jet engines roaring overhead. Death-defying aerobatic tricks. Daring parachute stunts. Search and rescue demonstrations and electronic wizardry. They all made up RCAF Station Centralia’s Air Force Days. In the Cold War era, Air Force Day in Centralia was an aerial spectacle that enthralled audiences of tens of thousands and was Canada’s fastest airshow.
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Defense News
F-35 tests necessary to complete the jet’s operational test phase have been temporarily paused as Edwards Air Force Base in California shuts down to help slow the spread of coronavirus.
On Friday, Edwards AFB shut its gates to all except mission essential personnel and residents. Flight testing at the installation has been suspended, and tests of the F-35’s Joint Simulation Environment have been been slowed as a result.
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Business Insider
Six months after the US Air Force's B-2A Spirit made its first trip to Iceland, the stealth bomber made another flight over the island this week, teaming up with U.S. F-15C fighters and Norwegian F-35A stealth fighters.
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Defense News
Production of the Air Force’s KC-46 refueling tanker and the Navy’s P-8 maritime surveillance plane will stop as Boeing shuts down all facilities in the Seattle area amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“Boeing plans to begin reducing production activity today and projects the suspension of such operations to begin on Wednesday, March 25, at sites across the Puget Sound area,” the company said in a statement.
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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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