As part of
#OpARTEMIS
, Canada recently handed command of Combined Task Force 150 to the Pakistan Navy.
#DYK
that while in command Canada helped seize more than 11000 kg of narcotics? More details here:
We are on the ground & ready to support the province of Alberta as they manage their wildfire situation.
Members of
#2PPCLI
arrived in Hinton early yesterday morning & spent the afternoon taking part in firefighter refresher training led by the local fire department.
#OpLENTUS
Watch as our CH-146 Griffon helicopters make their way from CFB Valcartier to 8 Wing Trenton before departing Canada for Latvia! Alongside
#RCAF
personnel from 430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, they will deploy on
#OpREASSURANCE
to support
#NATO
's Multinational Brigade Latvia.
Canada has donated 10 multirole boats, including contracted training and spare parts, to
#Ukraine
. These boats will assist Ukraine in operations that include search and rescue, troop and cargo transport, surveillance and reconnaissance.
#StandWithUkraine
Today, Capt(N) Colin Matthews completed Canada’s command of Combined Task Force 150 on
#OpARTEMIS
, Canada’s contribution to the Combined Maritime Forces. Read more about
#OpARTEMIS
here:
Today, Task Force Latvia conducted a Transfer of Command Authority between outgoing Commanding Officer Colonel Vince Kirstein and incoming Commanding Officer Colonel Jim Smith. Read more about
#OpREASSURANCE
here:
GoPro footage of a
#RESCUE
from
@Algonquin_PP
in the early morning of July 17. 💪
#SAR
crews onboard a CH-146 Griffon from
#424Sqn
hoisted 2 injured people, while a CC-130H Hercules provided top cover. Patients were successfully transferred to EMS waiting at Muskoka airport.
Welcome to General Jennie Carignan, the new Chief of the Defence Staff! And a heartfelt thank you to General Wayne Eyre, for your service and leadership!