Ottawa – The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is taking a focused and deliberate approach to attracting Canadians to Your Air Force, which includes two new initiatives: the implementation of the Air Operations Support Technician (AOS Tech) trade as part of Regular Force employment, and the expansion of the paid education entry plan through the Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Plan (NCMSTEP) to …
Canada celebrates first women in Royal Canadian Air Force
Ottawa – In 1989, Major Dee Brasseur and Captain Jane Foster became the first women in the Royal Canadian Air Force. It takes a lot of courage to qualify as CF-18 fighter pilots. Veterans Affairs Canada says it is proud to salute these trailblazing service members!
$1.68b invested in technology network for Canadian Army
Nepean – In the current global environment, Canada needs a modern, adaptable army that can meet security challenges of today and tomorrow. We are making the necessary investments to provide Canadian Army members with the tools that they need to do their jobs, while ensuring that these investments create jobs and growth for Canadians. Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the …
Royal Canadian AF CH-148 Cyclone operational cross-country transfer
Ottawa – From May 1 to 25, 2023, people across the country may see a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CH-148 Cyclone operating in various cities throughout Canada. These activities are related to an operational cross-country transfer of a CH-148 Cyclone from 423 Maritime Helicopter (MH) Squadron, based in Shearwater, Nova Scotia, to 443 MH Squadron, based in Esquimalt, British Columbia. …