Canadian Military Family

2 months ago | cmfmag.ca | Mishall Rehman

The Canadian military recently announced additions to the eligibility lists for certain service medals. The additions were approved by the Chief of the Defence Staff in consultation with the Armed Forces Council (AFC). The medals that have seen updates include:Operation Service Medal-Haiti,Operational Service Medal-Expedition,Special Service Medal-NATO andSpecial Service Medal-Expedition.

2 months ago | cmfmag.ca | Mishall Rehman

The Canadian government settled a class-action lawsuit with members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who faced racism during their time in the military. The settlement covers current and former members of the CAF who experienced racial discrimination and racial harassment in connection with their military service at any time from April 17, 1985, to January 10, 2025. It is worth up to $150 million, with individual payouts ranging from $5,000 to $35,000.

2 months ago | cmfmag.ca | Mishall Rehman

The Canadian Army rolled into the new year with a number of Canadian Army Reserve Unit Commanding Officer and Regimental Sergeant Major appointments for the 2025 active posting season. The announcement of the first batch of Canadian Army appointments was made by the Commander of the Canadian Army, Lieutenant-General (LGen.) Michael Wright, who congratulated appointees in CANFORGEN 194/24. The new appointed Unit Command Team (TM) members were also given detailed instructions on matters of dress.

2 months ago | cmfmag.ca | Mishall Rehman

Above image: left, the sun sets on the National Cemetery at Beechwood Cemetery on Dec. 1, 2024. Image courtesy of Cyndi Mills. A family member places a wreath a loved ones grave. Image courtesy of MWO (ret’d) Carole M.F. Morissette, CD, Image Tech. To mark the holiday season, over 250 volunteers came together to honour the sacrifices and celebrate the legacy of Canada’s military personnel and their families.

2 months ago | cmfmag.ca | Mishall Rehman

Above image, left, HMCS Montréal (336) arrives at the Port of Trois-Rivières to support Operation LENTUS 17-03 in Trois-Rivières, Québec on 11 May 2017. Photo: Sgt Marc-André Gaudreault, Valcartier Imaging Service. Right, Petty Officer Gregory Applin lost his life during small boat operations. A Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) sailor died Friday, Jan. 24, in an incident during small boat operations in the Bedford Basin in Halifax, NS.