April is the Month of the Military Child in Canada. It is a time to recognize and honour the sacrifices and contributions made by children of military families. This month serves as a reminder of the unique challenges and experiences these children face due to their...

Spiritual Fitness is the ability to adhere to beliefs, principles, or values needed to prevail in a mission. It does not require any degree of religiosity. Atheists who hold a secular philosophy can be spiritually fit. Spiritual Fitness comes in many forms: belief in...

In 1922, the National Defence Act (NDA) was passed by the Parliament of Canada to enable the organization and funding of the Canadian military. From this Act, the Department of National Defence was formed through the merging of the Department of Militia and Defence,...

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...