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Comox Valley Record
The head of the Royal Canadian Air Force declared to the press that the training centre for the future fixed wing search-and-rescue aircraft will be located in Comox.
Lt.-Gen Mike Hood stated this news when he met with the editorial board of The Vancouver Sun and The Province.
Mayor Paul Ives called it good news as the Town of Comox, along with the Comox Valley Economic Development Society and a technical working group comprised of retired senior military officers, have been strongly advocating Comox as the ideal home for the new aircrafts.
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Skies Magazine
Defending North American airspace is the no-fail mission of Royal Canadian Air Force. But in recent years fulfilling the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) mandate of aerospace warning and control and maritime warning has become a much busier task.
In the past three years NORAD has seen a significant increase in the number of bombers, tankers and fighter jets near continental airspace since Russian president Vladimir Putin reinstated long-range air patrols in 2007.
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Cornwall Standard-Freeholder
The 325 Cornwall Kiwanis Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron has a new commanding officer.
A change of command ceremony was held recently, and it's Capt. Dominique Henning who has begun a three-year term, taking over for Capt. Sandy McDonald.
"My vision of the program (is to have the senior cadets) helping and shaping the juniors, with the juniors becoming seniors (and eventually) our leaders of tomorrow," Henning said. "The adults are here to support them, but really, it's their squadron."
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Barrie Examiner
Jesse Morrison got one step closer to his dreams recently.
The Warrant Officer 2nd Class member of the Royal Canadian Air Cadet 99 Lynx Squadron out of Orillia sat in the co-pilot's seat of a Royal Canadian Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport.
Five crew members, along with 40 paratroopers of the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada Reserve Regiment, were taking part in an exercise that included a stopover at the Oro-Medonte Township airport.
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Toronto Star
Photos have emerged that apparently show Canadian special forces soldiers near front-line action in northern Iraq, even as Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan stays mum about their involvement in the ongoing offensive against Daesh extremists.
One photo shows Canadians in what appear to be heavily-armed Humvees. Another shows soldiers setting up a heavy anti-armour weapon atop an armoured vehicle, a Canadian flag is clearly visible on the uniform of one of them.
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The Vancouver Sun
A program offering mental health treatment and a refuge for military personnel, veterans and first responders struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder is being developed at a scenic riverfront pasture in British Columbia's Interior.
Honour Ranch, located on the North Thompson river in Kamloops, will give a new affordable treatment option for personnel struggling with the psychological disorders that can result from the trauma and stress that comes with the job.
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Western Telegraph
Wartime connections have brought two Canadian families to Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre, following in the footsteps of airmen who were stationed in the town.
Allan Doern and his wife, Bev, from Winnipeg, MB, made a long promised visit and were "reunited" with the uniform worn by Allan's father, Doug, a wartime member of No. 422 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force.
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Halifax International Security Forum
The Halifax International Security Forum announced recently that the 8th Halifax International Security Forum will take place from Nov. 18-20, 2016 in Halifax, N.S.
The annual Forum brings together democratic security leaders from more than 60 countries to address the most pressing international security challenges.
"As local communities deal with the consequences of global security threats, I am proud that Halifax provides an important venue for people with shared values to come together and build strategies for working more closely together," said Peter Van Praagh, President of the Halifax International Security Forum.
For more information about the Halifax International Security Forum, please contact info@halifaxtheforum.org.
RCAF Airwomen
RCAF Airwomen's 13th Reunion will be held in Moncton, NB, from June 2-4, 2017. For more information, contact:
Glen Cole
911-800 Chieftain St.
Woodstock, ON, N4T 1T8
E-mail: glencole@bell.net
Phone 1-519-290-0352
Please visit this website for more information: http://www.rcafairwomen.ca/Reunion_13_Letter.php
Air Cadet League of Canada
As part of our anniversary celebration, we have been reaching out to past Cadets to share with us where being an Air Cadet has taken them. Celebrate 75 years of Cadets in Canada by sharing your "Cadet Story."
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