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5 CDSB Gagetown honours Cpl Scott Walter Hasson (retired)

5 CDSB Gagetown honours Cpl Scott Walter Hasson (retired)

Corporal (Cpl) Scott Walter Hasson (retired) received the Commander of the Canadian Army Commendation on June 14, 2024, at 5th Canadian Division Support Base (CDSB) Gagetown.   In recognition of his actions on April 29, 2021, when on his way to work, Cpl Hasson drove...

Turning the wrench on Army modernization

Turning the wrench on Army modernization

Maintenance backlogs have become commonplace for Vehicle Technicians in the Canadian Armed Forces. With a growing list of demands, sophisticated vehicles and fewer resources, it poses increasing challenges to meet growing operational demands. Enter Master Warrant...

Brain Injury Awareness Month- How common is a brain injury?

Brain Injury Awareness Month- How common is a brain injury?

The prevalence of brain injury is well-established. But awareness of brain injury in the general public remains low. Lack of awareness of brain injury contributes to both personal and systemic barriers that make daily living and community interactions challenging for...

National Public Service Week BBQ and Top Civilian Award

National Public Service Week BBQ and Top Civilian Award

National Public Service Week was celebrated with a BBQ at the Maritime Club at 5th Canadian Division Support Base (5 CDSB) Gagetown on 13 June 2024. Throughout Canada, the third week of June is known as National Public Service Week. Created in 1992, this week is a...

Formation Sergeant Major Change of Appointment Ceremony

Formation Sergeant Major Change of Appointment Ceremony

Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Michael Hawthorn passed the torch of Formation Sergeant Major (FSM) to CWO Dave Hudon during a change of appointment ceremony at 5th Canadian Division Support Base (5 CDSB) Gagetown on 5 June 2024. During his departure speech, CWO Hawthorn...