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HMCS Montreal and its embarked CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, call sign Strider, patrol the Mediterranean Sea to help build maritime situational awareness in associated support of NATO’s Operation SEA GUARDIAN on 11 April 2022. Photo credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces |
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Dear Visitor, Welcome to the June 2022 issue of our monthly e-newsletter - Dispatches. We were excited to be able to return to an in-person event at HMCS Tecumseh on 13 May. I hope you were able to join us for the Lunch & Learn featuring Dr Patrick Brennan. If you missed the presentation, the video is now available.
Read on to find out more about an exciting line-up in the Upcoming RAUSI Events section below. All the events are free and open to the public.
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| Look for the next RAUSI Dispatches in your mailbox Friday, 1 July 2022. All members are warmly welcomed to contribute newsworthy matters to future monthly issues of Dispatches by e-mailing us at admin@rausi.ca. The content submission deadline is Friday, 24 June 2022. Questions or submission? Write to admin@rausi.ca. We are excited to keep you informed about RAUSI and our upcoming events and news. If you ever find that this e-newsletter is not for you, simply click on the link at the bottom of this newsletter to unsubscribe. |
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Message from the President
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 As we enter the summer months, it is also important to acknowledge Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, celebrating Her Majesty’s 70 years of reign and honouring Her legacy of public service. She is Canada’s longest reigning Sovereign and the first to celebrate a platinum jubilee. To mark this historic milestone, a series of initiatives are taking place throughout Canada to honour The Queen’s service and dedication to this country and celebrate Canadian achievements of the last 7 decades. These initiatives include commemorative coins, stamps and educational activities.
Alberta has also established awards and scholarships to recognize young Albertans who are leaders in their communities and in the arts. These would replace the Golden Jubilee awards established in 2002 and increase monetary prizes to $7,000. Additional provincial initiatives include: The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Citizenship Award; The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Scholarships for Visual and Performing Arts; and The Premier’s Citizenship Award in Recognition of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. As the Federal Government has decided not to issue a commemorative medal, Alberta is establishing a one-time Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal to recognize 7,000 Albertans who have made significant contributions to society. Please see the links below and watch for additional news. Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Recognition Act
Recognizing the Platinum Jubilee Maj Kent Griffiths, MMM, CD (Retired)
President, RAUSI
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Raymond Collishaw is arguably one of the greatest Canadian airmen of all time. He was the third leading British Commonwealth ace of the First World War behind Billy Bishop and went on to have a successful career in the RAF during the interwar period and the early stages of the Second World War.
Plan to join us Friday, 10 June 2022, 12:00 (Mountain). - Presentation will be hosted in-person at HMCS Tecumseh and via Zoom. No charge to attend either format.
- An optional light catered lunch will be available for a fee.
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Calgary Highlanders "Here Come the Highlanders" & Presentation of new Queen's Colour June 30, 1990 |
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In celebration of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee and Victoria Day weekend, we look back at the Queen's visit to Calgary in 1990. How many RAUSI members do you know who were there and met the Queen? Are you one of them? The original CBC Calgary broadcast of the presentation by HRH Queen Elizabeth II of her new Colour to the Calgary Highlanders at McMahon Stadium Calgary on June 30, 1990. |
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Photo: SERG MYSHKOVSKY/GETTY IMAGES |
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Open Source Intelligence May Be Changing Old-School War
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| Not only is the war in Ukraine the first 21st Century war in Europe, it is the most digitally advanced war in history. Read and discuss online.
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Be sure to join us at the following events, and watch the website for more announcements. |
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| RAUSI presents Dr Mike Bechthold
Nine Lives: Air Vice-Marshal Raymond Collishaw and his Many Wars 10 June 2022, 12:00 (Mountain) via Zoom or in-person at HMCS Tecumseh
Raymond Collishaw is arguably one of the greatest Canadian airmen of all time. Though he spent his entire career in the Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Air Force, he always remained a proud Canadian and never forgot his Canadian roots. Registration now open. More details... |
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Members have on-going access to RAUSI presentations by subject matter experts. Be sure to check out these recent videos. |
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| RAUSI presents Dr LJ (Joe) Howard, CD
Hostile Cyber Operations Triggering Conventional and Nuclear Weapons
Dr Howard spoke about how to uncover the risk between cyber-security threats and their likelihood to cause conflict. Watch video... |
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| RAUSI presents BGen Gregory B Mitchell (Ret'd)
Disinformation Campaigns as Force Multipliers in Armed Conflict BGen Gregory B Mitchell (Ret'd) spoke about misinformation campaigns and Russia’s employment of them in its current dispute with Ukraine. Watch video... |
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| RAUSI presents Dr Darryl Cathcart, EdD
Optimizing Opportunities for Military-Connected Students Dr Cathcart spoke about the history of education partners in the Canadian Armed Forces and shared his research on the positive impact of education for both serving and retired personnel. Watch video... |
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| RAUSI presents Dr LJ (Joe) Howard, CD
Command Responsibility and Laws of War in Hostile UAV Operations Dr Howard recently spoke at the 2022 Annual Security and Defence Symposium, 5 March 2022, Edmonton, AB. Watch video... |
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| RAUSI presents Dr Sean M Maloney
Strategic Nuclear Moves During the Ukrainian Crisis of 2022 Recorded on 24 February 2022, less than 24 hours after Russian's invasion of the Ukraine, Sean's up-to-the-minute information and an engaged audience made for an excellent converation. Watch video... |
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| Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is fracturing the delicate peace in the Arctic
| The Arctic was once an oasis of international cooperation. Russia’s aggression has led to the suspension of the Arctic Council, the main international forum for cooperation in the Arctic. Read full story... |
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| Is Russia increasingly likely to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine?
| At the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin reminded the West that Russia had nuclear weapons by putting them on “special combat readiness.” Read full story... |
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| Get to know serving and retired men and women of the Canadian military and their stories. Published by WAR: IN PIECES, "A Mile in Their Boots" is a collection of stories from their Veteran's Writing Workshop.
They explore a diverse range of military life experiences including a typical day of basic training, serving at sea, serving in another country, facing the challenges of returning from war, and dealing with the aftermath of a genocide.
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RAUSI is a Canadian-based forum for global civilians, humanitarian, military and international police communities to present original thought on trending issues, in their formative stages, as they relate to global security and defence. Formed in 1920 as a think tank, RAUSI later evolved into a service organization for veterans in the decades following the World Wars. In this new era, RAUSI has evolved back into a think tank, publishing original content, curating extant articles, and sponsoring speaker’s symposia which amplify cross-disciplined models of 21st century security and defence. |
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