On March 24, 1943, 76 allied airmen performed a daring escape from Stalag Luft III, a German prisoner-of-war (POW) camp. The events were heavily fictionalized in the iconic 1963 film, “The Great Escape”. In fact, it omits the crucial role that Canadian airmen played...

Our mission is clear: to cultivate a healthier Defence Team on Base Gagetown and nurture a culture of well-being. We're dedicated to supporting and championing performance fitness while enhancing the resilience of our Base. Mission: Ready involves six domains that...

Brigadier-General (BGen) Sheila Hellstrom began her career in the CAF in 1954. Unable to attend the Royal Military College due to her gender, she enrolled in the Royal Canadian Air Force University Reserve Training Program at Mount Allison University. Upon graduation...

As Saint Patrick’s Day approaches this weekend, we celebrate Irish heritage and members within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) of Irish descent. Irish-descended Canadians have a rich history in service of the CAF and several regiments celebrate their Irish heritage...

On December 21, 2023, Department of National Defence registered the following project  with the Department of Environment and Local Government in accordance with Section 5(1) and Schedule “A” of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation: Gagetown Renewable Energy...

5th Canadian Division Support Base (5 CDSB) Gagetown is currently hiring students for full-time employment during the 2024 summer study break through the Federal Student Work Employment Program (FSWEP). Employment is generally offered from May to August.  FSWEP is a...