This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here December 18, 2020 .TOP NEWS Canadian Forces Snowbirds release 2021 Show Schedule Government of Canada The Canadian Forces (CF) Snowbirds are releasing their tentative schedule for the 2021 Show Season, which will celebrate their 50th Anniversary. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this schedule is subject to change. The CF Snowbirds are committed to the health and safety of their audiences and will adhere to the highest level of COVID-19 precautions. The team will work with each air show and event to ensure COVID-19 measures are in place for both the Snowbirds team and the general public. READ MORE Les Snowbirds des Forces canadiennes publient leur calendrier de spectacles aériens de 2021 Gouvernement du Canada Les Snowbirds des Forces canadiennes (FC) publient leur calendrier provisoire de spectacles aériens pour la saison 2021, qui marquera leur 50e anniversaire. En raison de la pandémie de COVID-19, ce calendrier pourrait faire l’objet de modifications. Les Snowbirds des Forces canadiennes s’engagent à assurer la santé et la sécurité du public et à respecter les consignes les plus strictes relatives à la COVID-19. L’équipe collaborera avec les responsables de chaque spectacle aérien et de chaque événement pour veiller à ce que les mesures liées à la COVID-19 soient appliquées tant pour le personnel militaire que pour le grand public. EN SAVOIR PLUS Track and field for Masters Athletes 8: Cross-training Government of Canada This is the eight in a series of articles covering all aspects of Masters athletes’ training and nutrition for track and field events. In this article, we examine cross-training, which is a very important tool for all Masters athletes. READ MORE L'athlétisme chez les vétérans, huitième article : l'entraînement croisé Gouvernement du Canada Voici le huitième article d’une série de textes portant sur tous les aspects de l’entraînement et de la nutrition des athlètes vétérans qui se préparent à participer à des épreuves d’athlétisme. Dans le présent article, nous examinerons l’entraînement croisé, un outil très important pour tous les athlètes vétérans. EN SAVOIR PLUS Most of the used fighter jets bought by Canada are still not in service, MPs hear CBC News Only three of seven F-18 fighter jets purchased from Australia by the Canadian government have been integrated into the air force so far, and the Department of National Defence says key upgrades to as much as one-third of Canada's fighter force will take up to five years, according to documents recently tabled in the House of Commons. The slow introduction of the used warplanes — meant to bolster Canada's existing CF-18s squadrons — and the long timeline for radar refurbishment have the opposition Conservatives questioning the value of the interim fleet. READ MORE 'V-Day' underway: First COVID-19 vaccines administered in Canada CTV News The first COVID-19 vaccines were injected into the arms of Canadians today, a historic moment some have dubbed “V-Day,” as the country enters a new phase of the ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus. In Ontario and Quebec, the first shots were administered to prioritized people on Monday, after Pfizer-BioNTech’s initial shipments of doses landed on Sunday night. 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