Crushing Sacket’s Challenge at Gagetown
5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown witnessed a unique and highly anticipated fitness challenge on August 11, 2022, the long-awaited Exercise SACKET’S CHALLENGE. Organized by the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (2 RCR), the event included 80 teams...
Commander takes the jab – COVID-19 Boosters Available
The 5th Canadian Division Support Group Command Team lined up for their newest COVID-19 Booster shots on the 12th of September, 2022. They included the Base Commander (Colonel Mark Parent), Formation Sergeant Major (Chief Warrant Officer Michael Hawthorn), Chief of...
Terry Fox Foundations visits Base Gagetown
Terry Fox Foundation representatives Fred Fox (brother of Terry Fox) and Callie Pinnock were welcomed to Base Gagetown on the 6th of September, 2022, by the 5th Canadian Division Support Group (5 CDSG) Command Team (Colonel Marc Parent and Chief Warrant Officer...
Updated CAF Dress Instructions promote respect, diversity and inclusiveness
After 50 years, the Canadian Forces Dress Instructions are being updated. The changes take effect the 6th of September (2022), giving #CAF members greater freedom of choice regarding their personal appearance and removing discriminatory policies. But looks aren’t...
Linguistic Duality Day is changing its name to Official Languages Day – Here’s how we celebrate
Formerly known as Linguistic Duality Day (LDD), Official Languages Day (#OLDay) will be celebrated this year on September 8. As in previous years, many virtual activities are planned so as to reach as many Canadians as possible -- here’s how you can participate. The...
Protecting Against Ticks and Lyme Disease
Amid the current increase in areas with ticks causing Lyme disease across the region, the following information should be adhered to for the prevention of Lyme disease, whether on Base, in the Range and Training Area (RTA), or in your own backyard. Lyme disease signs...