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2010-03-19 - AF Article
Firefighters and SAR techs prove their value to DART

When an earthquake ravaged Haiti on January 12, the idea of deploying firefighters and search and rescue (SAR) assets overseas on a humanitarian mission was still just that – an idea.» Read More
2010-03-18 - Article (DND/CF)
Multi-squadron coalition keeps the Griffons flying in Port-au-Prince

To help ensure delivery of international humanitarian aid after the earthquake of 12 January, Canada sent six CH-146 Griffon helicopters to Haiti with the Joint Task Force.» Read More
2010-03-17 - AF Article
The second call to duty

Former air traffic controller, Captain Brian Pudsey’s “retirement plan” involved re-enlisting in the Forces as, you guessed it, an air traffic controller.» Read More
2010-03-17 - AF Article
Firefighters broke new ground as rescuers in Haiti

Captain David Jane, the fire chief at 8 Wing Trenton, Ont., got a call from the Canadian Forces fire marshal telling him to plan on sending a team of firefighters to Haiti.» Read More
2010-03-16 - AF Article
Relaying News of the Air Force Run

On 27 Feb, 15 Air Force runners and three lap counters based in Winnipeg were among 300 participants who took part in the Great Grain Relay.» Read More
2010-03-16 - 8 Wing
MCpl Marvin Castillo

Master Corporal Marvin Castillo is an aerospace telecommunication and information systems technician with 8 Air Communications and Control Squadron (8 ACCS) at 8 Wing Trenton, Ont.» Read More
2010-03-15 - AF Article
Airlift Control Element played vital role in helping Haiti

The following account of the work of the Canadian Air Force Airlift Control Element (ALCE) in Kingston, Jamaica was written by medical officer Major Annette Snow at the height of Operation Hestia.» Read More
2010-03-15 - AF Article
Air Force personnel invested in Order of Military Merit

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean presided over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, on Friday, February 26, 2010.» Read More
2010-03-12 - The Maple Leaf
Beyond the Inuit Land

The northernmost permanently inhabited settlement on Earth lies at the northern tip of Ellesmere Island, in the high Canadian Arctic, just 817 km away from the North Pole.» Read More
2010-03-11 - 14 Wing
Sidney Crosby’s jersey donated to 14 Wing Greenwood

Last fall, 14 Wing Greenwood, N.S., received an autographed jersey from hockey superstar Sidney Crosby.» Read More
2010-03-11 - AF Article
UAV pioneer recognized by Chief of the Defence Staff

“It’s thanks to the efforts of individuals like Major Ulrich Jaggi that we have been successful in the Canadian Forces’ unmanned aerial vehicle program.”» Read More
2010-03-10 - AF Article
Grace MacEachern, Para-belle

Grace "Gracie" MacEachern (née Gagnon) was a pioneer for women at a revolutionary time for women's roles and rights. She was a ‘para-belle’.» Read More
2010-03-09 - AF Article
Our new Herc takes to the skies

Canada’s first CC-130J Hercules aircraft, tail number 130601, made its maiden flight on March 3, 2010.» Read More
2010-03-08 - 5 Wing
5 Wing members providing relief in Haiti

The devastating effect an earthquake has left the country of Haiti struggling with the task of getting back on its feet.» Read More
2010-03-07 - News Release (DND/CF)
International Women's Day

Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of International Women’s Day.» Read More