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BASE GAGETOWN
THE HOME OF THE ARMY
The Fighting 26th: A Testament to Canadian Strength and Sacrifice
On April 9, 1917, for the first time in the nation’s history, all four Canadian Divisions fought together–this was the Battle of...
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Moose Hide Pins Available For Pick-up
Moose Hide pins will be available for pick-up within 5th Canadian Division Support Base (5 CDSB) Gagetown at kiosks located at the base mess, building J7, and the base gym from April 15, 2024 to May...
100 Years Soaring: The Legacy of the Royal Canadian Air Force
On April 1, 2024, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) celebrated its 100th anniversary. According to The RCAF and CF Air Command 1924-1984, by Larry Milberry, the history of the RCAF began in 1914,...
Engages with one’s life’s meaning and purpose.
According to the Canadian Army’s “Integrated Performance Strategy” we are composed of various domains: Physical, Mental, Social and Spiritual. Spirituality “guides the way we understand our life’s...
Scottish Pride: The Black Watch’s Legacy
Scottish Canadians have contributed to the advancement of Canada from literature to the sciences. They have also served the nation’s military with courage, honour, and integrity. These traits have...
Cutting through the Chaos-Preparing Soldiers for the Battlefield of today and Tomorrow
The Combat Training Centre (CTC) in conjunction with the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Gregg Centre (GC) for the Study of War and Society recently conducted the Gregg Centre Conference. This...
Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month
April is the beginning of Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month. In the spirit of remembrance, we would like to highlight a Canadian hero who dealt with the horrors of genocide...
Musicians (S5 E4)
Musicians. The military has many of them and for good reason. They are there to help us celebrate the good times and reflect during sombre times. Corporals Hélène Fortier and Michel Cousineau of the Regimental Band of the Governor General’s Foot Guards go into detail about life as a musician and their role within the Forces. And of course, they give a performance in the podcast studio!