Royal Canadian Air Force
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The mission of Royal Canadian Air Force is to generate and maintain combat capable, multi-purpose, air forces to meet Canada's defence objectives. An Air Force based on excellence and professionalism, equipped, trained and ready to prevail in combat, with the reach and power to effectively contribute to national and international security.
Royal Canadian Air Force
2y ago
Sharing a personal highlight of his career, Major Dave Treanor talks about his opportunity to welcome his daughter Patricia to the RCAF ..read more
Royal Canadian Air Force
2y ago
LCol (retired) Shelley Peters was a trailblazer for women in the RCAF. She served in Bosnia, she received the Order of Military Merit, and her accomplishments paved the way for women and women of colour. This International Women’s Day her daughter, Lauren Carey, shares the lessons she learned from her mother ..read more
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2y ago
International Women’s Day is March 8 every year and Women of Aviation Worldwide Week is observed during that week. This is an excellent opportunity to highlight the outstanding work that women accomplish every day as members of the RCAF and Canada’s Defence Team ..read more
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2y ago
When Cpl Tera Moussignac Cimello Kennedy joined the RCAF, she noticed a lack of women of colour in the military. She has since taken part in a recruitment video for her trade and is happy to “be a face, to show people that we are actually here.” #IWD2022 ..read more
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2y ago
Along her career path Maj Cabot has encountered negativity. “I was told that I wouldn’t progress very far in the ranks because I am DEO and did not attend military college,” she notes. “Since then I have had other supervisors who did not believe in me.” Despite the negativity, this has not stopped her determination to succeed. Maj Cabot continues to believe in herself, and lets her work hard and dedication speak for itself.   ..read more
Royal Canadian Air Force
2y ago
“Yesterday’s incident reminds us all that aviation— and search and rescue in particular – is not without risks. However, we have a resilient and dedicated team, military and civilian alike, that upholds the SAR motto “that others may live” every day, and I could not be more proud ..read more
Royal Canadian Air Force
2y ago
The women of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) continue to impress, not because of our gender, but because of our skills, tenacity, and the standards to which we hold ourselves ..read more
Royal Canadian Air Force
2y ago
If you hold the rank of Private/Aviator/Sailor to Master Corporal/Sailor, and are looking to take your career in a new direction, the RCAF-hosted Internal Job Fair is something you won’t want to miss ..read more
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2y ago
“I think it’s good,” says Capt Byrne. “The more ways we can support people the better.” But while he supports these types of events and sees the organization making progress in recognizing a diverse community in the Canadian Armed Forces, he still believes there is still much work to be done ..read more
Royal Canadian Air Force
2y ago
Captain Peter Francis was posted to 429 Squadron as a Buffalo pilot shortly before it became the combined 429/440 Sqn with the arrival of the Twin Otter aircraft ..read more