Did you know the Canadian Armed Forces has over 100 possible career options? Join us to learn about the enrolment process and available career opportunities: forces.ca/en/events/#/detail…
Today we recognize Military Family Appreciation Day, and send a big thank you to the strength beside the uniform.
The resilience and dedication of our CAF families help to make our military community stronger.
#MilitaryFamilyAppreciationDay#MFAD#CAF
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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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This is Maj Yadwinder Chuhan, a psychiatrist in the CAF.
Hear from him on the importance of destigmatizing mental health in the CAF, the best part of his job, and the most surprising aspect of a posting to Petawawa.
CAF members, want to better understand how life and career changes impact your CAF pension benefits?
Attend a Pension Member Education Session, now available virtually!
Check out upcoming session dates and how to register here: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Text: Pension Member Education Sessions. Your mission, your future. Learn how key life events impact your CAF pension. Register Today.
Every posting affects more than just a CAF member. At the annual Seamless Canada conference, we collaborated with our partners to identify solutions to make relocations easier for military members, their spouses, and their children. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
Join our webinar to speak with recruiters and learn more about how you can become a CAF Line Technician, Electrical Generation Systems Technician, or Combat Engineer: forces.ca/en/events/#/detail…
ALT A member walking while wearing a safety helmet and a climbing harness. Text on image: Virtual event, Engineering and infrastructure careers. Join our discussion to learn more about becoming a Canadian Armed Forces Line Technician, Electrical Generation Systems Technician, or Combat Engineer. Tuesday, September 1, 11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. EDT. This event will be hosted in French.
From August 15 to 25, 1917, Canadian soldiers took part in the Battle of Hill 70. During the fight for this high ground overlooking the French town of Lens, nearly two thousand Canadian soldiers lost their lives. 1/4
“I trained for 16 weeks, pushing my body to the maximum.”
See how Cpl Lucas Tabone set a goal and put in the work to meet it, as well as who helped him get there: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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This CAF member won his category at the World Powerlifting Championships: his journey to lifting a combined 580 kg, with Cpl Lucas Tabone.
Join our webinar to speak with recruiters and learn more about how you can join the CAF as an Aviation Systems Technician or Aircraft Structures Technician: forces.ca/en/events/#/detail…
ALT A CF-18 aircraft flying over a beach. Text on image: Virtual event, aviation systems and aircraft maintenance careers. Join our discussion to learn more about joining the Canadian Armed Forces as an[RD10.1] Aviation Systems Technician and Aircraft Structures Technician. Wednesday, August 26, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EDT. This event will be hosted in French.
Join our webinar to speak with recruiters and learn more about how you can join the CAF as a Marine Systems Mechanical Technician, Marine Systems Electrical Technician, or Vehicle Technician: forces.ca/en/events/#/detail…
ALT A member wearing a welding helmet welding pieces of metal together inside a workshop aboard a ship. Text on image: Virtual event, equipment and vehicle maintenance careers. Join our discussion to learn more about joining the Canadian Armed Forces as a Marine Systems Mechanical Technician, Marine Systems Electrical Technician, and Vehicle Technician. Friday, August 21, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT. This event will be hosted in French.
Register for our webinar to speak with recruiters and learn more about how you can join our team as a Signal Operator, Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technician, Signal Technician, or Information Systems Technician: forces.ca/en/events/#/detail…
ALT A member holding an open folder while pointing at a large map on a board. Text on image reads: Virtual event, Careers for Women in Computing and Intelligence. Join our discussion to learn more about becoming a Signal Operator, Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technician, Signal Technician, and Information Systems Technician in the Canadian Armed Forces. in the Canadian Armed Forces. Wednesday, August 19, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EDT. *This event will be hosted in English.
Some naval deployments are Odyssean, but we're staying on Poseidon's good side.⚓
In late July, HMCS Ville de Québec anchored at Scotland's St Kilda Islands while leading #NATO Allies on #SNMG1. Demonstrating Alliance readiness at sea keeps us #StrongerTogether. #OpREASSURANCE
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🐻❄️"Just out for my daily walk." A polar bear casually strolls within view of HMCS MAX BERNAYS during Operation LATITUDE on 30 July 2026. Some traffic simply can't be scheduled. 🇨🇦
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This is Capt Jenna Breckon, a Pharmacy Officer in the CAF.
Listen to her talk about her day-to-day, as well as what she likes best about her role serving in the CAF.
Join our webinar to learn more about joining the CAF in safety and emergency services roles. Discover career opportunities as an Aerospace Control Officer or Aerospace Control Operator: forces.ca/en/events/#/detail…
ALT A member sitting and working at a workstation with multiple screens. Text on image reads: Virtual event. Careers in Aerospace Safety and Emergency Services. Join our discussion to learn more about joining the Canadian Armed Forces as an Aerospace Control Officer or Aerospace Control Operator. Wednesday, August 12, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. EDT. *This event will be hosted in English.
Join our webinar to speak with recruiters and learn more about how you can join the CAF as an Electronic-Optronic Technician or Weapons Engineering Technician: forces.ca/en/events/#/detail…
ALT A vehicle technician repairing a truck’s engine. Text on image: Virtual event, equipment and vehicle maintenance careers. Join our discussion to learn more about joining the Canadian Armed Forces as an Electronic-Optronic Technician or Weapons Engineering Technician. Wednesday, August 5, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT. This event will be hosted in English.
Do you want to learn how the Canadian Armed Forces can help you get a diploma or degree? Join us for a virtual info session and learn how we can help you meet your goals with one of our paid education programs. Register now: forces.ca/en/events/#/detail…
ALT A large group of Officer Cadets smiling and marching in a parade while displaying their caps on the tips of raised swords. Text on image: Paid Education Opportunities – General Information. Interested in being paid while you earn a diploma or degree? Join us for this webinar to learn about our paid education programs so you can begin your career free of student debt! Wednesday, August 5, from 11:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT. *This event will be hosted in English.
This Day in Military History: In 1914, Canada entered the First World War with Britain’s declaration of war against Germany.
The Naval Volunteer Reserve Force was activated the same day.
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