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Canadian Armed Forces. Français : @ForcesCanada DND: @NationalDefence Notice: https://nitter.cf/t.co/KrOFz76Sv6

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On November 11, WO Sylvain Leblanc will be serving as Indigenous Council - Eagle Staff Bearer Assistant during the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa. He was selected for this important role as part of the Remembrance Day Sentry Program: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
A person in a military uniform. Text: Remembrance Day Sentry Program 2026, Warrant Officer Sylvain Leblanc

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Military Personnel Command@milperscomNov 4
On November 11, Cpl Angèle Leblanc will be serving as Indigenous Council - Eagle Staff Bearer during the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa. She was selected for this important role as part of the Remembrance Day Sentry Program, learn more: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
A person in a military uniform. Text: Remembrance Day Sentry Program 2026, Corporal Angèle Leblanc

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Military Personnel Command@milperscomNov 3
On November 11, Ranger Darrell Johnson will be serving as Canadian Ranger Sentry during the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa. He was selected for this important role as part of the Remembrance Day Sentry Program, learn more: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Military Personnel Command@milperscomNov 2
On November 11, Capt Valérie Coulombe will be serving as Canadian Joint Forces Command – Nursing Officer during the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa. She was selected for this important role as part of the Remembrance Day Sentry Program: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
A person in a military uniform. Text: Remembrance Day Sentry Program 2026, Captain Valérie Coulombe.

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Military Personnel Command@milperscomOct 29
On November 11, MWO Sébastien Courville will be serving as Canadian Special Operations Forces Command Sentry during the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa. He was selected for this important role as part of the Remembrance Day Sentry Program: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
A person in a military uniform. Text: Remembrance Day Sentry Program 2026, Master Warrant Officer Sébastien Courville

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Military Personnel Command@milperscomOct 28
On November 11, MCpl Bénédicte Moke will be serving as Royal Canadian Air Force Sentry during the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa. She was selected for this important role as part of the Remembrance Day Sentry Program, learn more: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
A person in a military uniform. Text: Remembrance Day Sentry Program 2026, Master Corporal Bénédicte Moke

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Military Personnel Command@milperscomOct 27
On November 11, S1 Brayden Zunti will be serving as Royal Canadian Navy Sentry during the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa. He was selected for this important role as part of the Remembrance Day Sentry Program, learn more: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
A person in a military uniform. Text: Remembrance Day Sentry Program 2026, Sailor 1st Class Brayden Zunti

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Military Personnel Command@milperscomOct 26
On November 11, OCdt Quinn MacDonald will be serving as Canadian Army – Sentry Commander during the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa. He was selected for this important role as part of the Remembrance Day Sentry Program, learn more: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Military Personnel Command@milperscomOct 19
CAF members: starting this year, the poppy will be worn on all uniforms starting October 24. This change will provide a longer and more consistent period for wearing the poppy. For guidance on wearing a poppy on a CAF uniform: canada.ca/en/services/defenc…
Graphic with several poppies, and a silhouette of a person in military uniform saluting. Text: More days to remember: from October 24 through Remembrance Day, wear the poppy to honour those who served and sacrificed.

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@NationalDefenceOct 18
Minister McGuinty and officials from the Canadian Armed Forces and the Government of Alberta hold media briefing to provide an update on the incident at CFB Wainwright. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Historica Canada@HistoricaCanadaOct 5
Watch the Memory Project's newest video, The Battle that Never Was, with real stories from veterans who served in the Second World War. Fighting alongside Americans, Charles Mann and Origène Poulin shared the realities of the 1943 Aleutian Island campaign. youtu.be/Cl9iqyI1ZuQ
The Battle that Never Was: Operation Cottage and the Defense of Kiska

The Battle that Never Was: Operation Cottage and the Defense of Kiska

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@NationalDefenceSep 30
Min McGuinty reflects on the lasting impacts of residential schools, honours Survivors, and recognizes the contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis members who have served and continue to serve with distinction. #NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation
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@NationalDefenceSep 20
Ministers of National Defence and Veterans Affairs have issued the following statement recognizing the 86th anniversary of the Battle of Britain: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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New RFP⚓: Canadian-designed Mine Countermeasures Uncrewed Surface Vehicle for the #RCN to tackle undersea threats. Closes October 1, 2026. #BOREALIS canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tend…
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Military Personnel Command@milperscomSep 15
This Day in Military History: In 1916, the Battle of Flers-Courcelette began in France, fought by two British armies, one of which incorporated the 1st and 2nd Canadian Divisions.
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Operating drones in the Arctic comes with unique challenges. We’re advancing drone technology to enhance the CAF’s ability to operate in the North. Explore some common myths and facts: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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@NationalDefenceAug 28
A stable Indo-Pacific helps make a stronger Canada. As a Pacific nation, Canada’s prosperity is closely tied to the region. Every day, trade routes in the Indo-Pacific connect Canadian businesses with global markets. 1/4
RCN members standing on the deck of HMCS Vancouver arriving in the port of Busan, South Korea. Text on image: Canada and the Indo-Pacific region. Why it matters to Canadians. A stable Indo-Pacific helps support Canadian workers, strengthen supply chains, and grow our economy.

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@NationalDefenceAug 26
How are we working with Allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific? Canada’s commitment to a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific is backed by action. 1/4
An American soldier lies prone aiming a machine gun on a gravel surface while a Canadian soldier kneels beside providing guidance. Text on image: Canada and the Indo-Pacific region. Working with Allies and partners. The CAF trains and operates with Allies and partners to strengthen regional stability and enhance cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

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@NationalDefenceAug 25
Today marked the start of Phase 1 construction on the Recapitalization Gagetown Range and Training Area project at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown. The construction contract was awarded to K-Line Construction Limited. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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@NationalDefenceAug 24
Peace and security in the Indo-Pacific matter to every Canadian. The Indo-Pacific is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world, accounting for nearly two-thirds of global economic growth. 1/4
HMCS Ville de Québec sails with USS Higgins and two other ships. Text on image: Canada and the Indo-Pacific region. Peace and security. Canada works with Allies and partners to support international law, safeguard global commerce, and promote a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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