This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here December 4, 2020 .TOP NEWS Dr. Slawomir Wesolkowski, an analytics expert of the highest calibre Government of Canada In the Royal Canadian Air Force, there is now one analytics expert who is more qualified than almost anyone else in Canada. On October 15, 2019 Dr. Slawomir Wesolkowski received the Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) certification, the only global professional certification for analytics practitioners. He is one of only about 50 people in Canada with this designation, and perhaps the only public servant. READ MORE M. Slawomir Wesolkowski, un expert en analytique du plus haut niveau Gouvernement du Canada Il y a maintenant, dans l’Aviation royale canadienne, un expert en analytique plus qualifié que presque tout le monde au Canada. Le 15 octobre 2019, M. Slawomir Wesolkowski, Ph. D., a obtenu le titre de Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) [professionnel agréé en analytique], la seule certification professionnelle mondiale pour les spécialistes de l’analytique. Il figure parmi les quelque 50 personnes à posséder ce titre au Canada et est probablement le seul fonctionnaire à le détenir. EN SAVOIR PLUS How Canada's Air Task Force-Romania is adapting & evolving Skies The intercept of a Russian Su-27 Flanker by two CF-188 Hornets over the Black Sea on Sept. 23 might have been relatively straightforward, but it was a significant marker and confidence-booster for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) detachment conducting enhanced air policing and training with the Romanian Air Force. “It’s one of those things that really electrifies the morale of the task force,” admitted LCol David McLeod, Commander of Air Task Force-Romania, which began operations on Sept. 5 following a certification ceremony from NATO on Sept. 3 at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Force Base. READ MORE Canadian military creates 'Operation Vector' to help with coronavirus vaccine rollout Global News The Canadian Armed Forces received formal orders last week to start planning for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, though the military’s top commander says preparations have been underway for longer — and that his force will be ready. The order is contained in a planning directive issued last week by chief of the defence staff Gen. Jonathan Vance. It lays out in detail for the first time how the military expects to help with vaccine distribution. READ MORE Canadian Rangers illustrate how some creativity, flexibility can help military recruit specialized skills CBC News The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have a fascinating component called the Canadian Rangers that may be unique among the world's militaries. Rangers are soldiers, but they don't look like it: they wear red sweatshirts, carry hunting rifles instead of assault rifles, and often drive civilian vehicles (which they provide themselves). READ MORE Increased helicopter activity in Kingston and Prince Edward County Kingston Herald The Canadian Forces issued a literal “heads up” to residents of Kingston and Prince Edward County to let them know a CH-146 Griffon helicopter will be flying in the area between November 27 and December 18. The increased flying activity is related pilot proficiency training for members of 1 Wing that are based out of CFB Kingston. READ MORE .UPCOMING EVENTS Royal Canadian Air Force Association Trust CanadaHelps People who wish to make donations to the Air Cadet League, through the SPAADS effort can do so at this link. Air Cadet League 2020 Campaign 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! READ MORE   RCAF Association News Connect with RCAF Dennis Hall, Director of Publishing, MultiView, 469-420-2656 | Download media kit Oliver Kirby, Senior Content Editor, MultiView, 289-695-5401| Contribute news Royal Canadian Air Force Association 222 Somerset St. W., 4th Floor, Suite 405  |  Ottawa, ON, K2P 2G3  613-232-2303  |  Contact Us  |  www.rcafassociation.ca Click here to unsubscribe.  Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. ADVERTISE SUBSCRIBE PAST ISSUES   7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063