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Ottawa Citizen
Parts stripped from U.S. presidential helicopters have played a critical role in keeping the Canadian military's search-and-rescue chopper fleet flying, according to documents obtained by the Citizen, but the air force is still undecided on whether the former American aircraft will be joining its ranks.
Canada purchased the nine new VH-71 presidential helicopters and more than 800,000 spare parts in 2012 after U.S. President Barack Obama shut down the multi-billion dollar program and decided that existing aircraft were good enough for his needs.
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News 1130
Canadian fighter jets taking part in the air campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant have had a busy start to 2016.
The Canadian Forces says two CF-18 Hornets took to the skies recently to attack ISIL fighting positions in Ramadi in support of Iraqi security forces.
Canadian warplanes were also kept busy with two separate missions.
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CTV News
A sampling of the former Conservative government's planned military purchases shows two-thirds of the projects are behind schedule.
And a defence expert says Justin Trudeau's Liberals face a tougher job than previously expected because 2015 was a lost year for decision-making at National Defence.
A report, to be released by the Global Affairs Institute, says part of the problem was the revolving door in the defence minister's office — and among the senior bureaucracy.
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Toronto Star
Canada has never been a big spender on the military, outside of wartime. And that's not likely to change on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cash-strapped watch.
In its first throne speech the Trudeau government promised to review the country's defence capabilities and "invest in building a leaner, more agile, better-equipped military." At the same time, the government has signaled it intends to hold the line on defence spending.
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CBC News
The Canadian military will refurbish rather than retire two ground-based radar systems that were recently declared "unsupportable" and "urgently" in need of replacement.
The decision to extend the life of the aging systems, which support Canada's CF-18 fighter jets, follows the collapse of a five-year-old procurement deal that was supposed to deliver high-tech replacements by this year.
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Ottawa Citizen
The RCAF continues to prepare for the introduction of the new Cyclone maritime helicopter. The RCAF is currently flying the aircraft, conducting Initial Operational Test and Evaluation, according to the Department of National Defence. Training of personnel is also continuing. "There are currently 40 technicians, seven pilots, six air combat systems officers and six sensor operators currently trained on the Cyclone Block 1.0," DND spokesman Daniel Le Bouthillier recently told Defence Watch.
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Skies Magazine
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds demonstration team has received the 2015 ICAS Platinum Pinnacle Award for excellence in the air show business in the "military performer" category.
The award was presented to 431 Air Demonstration Squadron during the 2015 International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) luncheon in Las Vegas, NV.
The ICAS Pinnacle Awards recognize the ideas and professional execution that are essential for the continuous sustainability and improvement of the air show industry.
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North Bay Nugget
There could be a local competition brewing.
Moose milk is a treat reserved for New Year's Day levees. And the recipe is a guarded secret at area legions and 406 Squadron RCAF Alliance in North Bay.
Members at 406 Squadron say there are variations, but what sets their moose milk apart from others is a secret ingredient.
They refuse to say what it is.
Moe Moore, the man responsible for preparing the drink, said this year's batch must have been good because it was gone in less than an hour.
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A reunion cruise has been set up, to reunite former serving members, civilian staff and dependents who had the great fortune to be part of #1 Air Division in Europe.
The cruise will be aboard the Holland America ship, MS Nieuw Amsterdam — a highly-rated and new ship in their fleet. We will depart from Ft. Lauderdale, FL on April 10, 2016 — sailing through the Panama Canal on her way to Vancouver, B.C. The cruise length is 20 nights. The ports of call will be:
Cartagena, Columbia
Cruising Panama Canal
Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
Corinto, Nicaragua
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Puerto Chiapas, Mexico
Huatulco, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
San Diego, California
Victoria, B.C.
Seattle, Washington
Vancouver, B.C.
As with all Panama Canal cruises — the ship will book up quickly — so the recommendation is to book soon to avoid disappointment. Already a core group are booked and ready to enjoy the companionship, the memories, wonderful weather, the ports and all the great amenities of life aboard a beautiful ship.
Visit our website!
Or, see us and join us on Facebook — #1 Air Division (Europe) Reunion — 2016
For further information, contact Gary Arnold — garnold@cruiseshipcenters.com
The Toronto Garrison Officers' Ball 2016 will be held on Saturday, April 2nd, 2016, at the Allstream Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto. This annual event is the highlight of the Garrison's social season and it may be of interest to the membership of the RCAF Association. Subscription pricing ranges from $125.00 to $175.00 per person, and based on previous years, we sell out quickly. Please visit www.torontogarrisonball.ca for additional information.
408 Goose Squadron Association
Come out and celebrate the 75th anniversary of 408 Squadron!
The 408 Goose Squadron Association is proud to celebrate the 75th Anniversary and Reunion of the formation of 408 Squadron on the weekend of June 24-26, 2016. Register now for the early-bird rate!
Click here to view the event poster.
Click here to learn more about the event.
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