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A crew from HMCS SASKATOON return to the ship after conducting a Right of Approach on a vessel during Operation CARIBBE. Please credit: Canadian Armed Forces
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Dear Visitor, Happy New Year and welcome to the January 2023 issue of our monthly e-newsletter - Dispatches. We wish you a happy, safe and healthy 2023! |
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| Look for the next RAUSI Dispatches in your mailbox Wednesday, 1 Februrary 2023. 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, 20 January 2023. Questions or submissions? 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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As 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the Naval Reserve, RAUSI welcomes Commodore Pat Montgomery, Commander Naval Reserve, to present at the next Lunch and Learn on 20 January 2023. We invite you to join us as Commodore Montgomery reflects on the history of the Naval Reserve, its “raison d’etre”, as well as discusses the role of today’s Naval Reserve in the context of Canada’s defence policy “Strong, Secure, Engaged”, and current mission and operations. Commodore Pat Montgomery enrolled as a Naval Warfare Officer with Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Malahat in 1986. Since then, he has served ashore and afloat in a range of part-time and full-time positions with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) while continuing his academic civilian studies and then career. Read more >>
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Remembering Col Lee Thompson, CD
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| It is with deep regret that RAUSI announces the passing of Col Lee Thompson, CD on 19 December 2022. Col Thompson was the CSS "godfather" to all reserve combat service service support soldiers. He commanded Calgary Service Battalion, the Southern Alberta Militia District in 1970-1973. He served as RAUSI President in 1981, and was awarded Lifetime Membership for his service to the Institute. Memorial Services will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church (3704 - 37th Street S.W., Calgary, AB) on Friday, January 13, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the "Knox Hall" at Knox Presbyterian Church. Read more...
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| Ukraine must get long-term support, warns Nato chief | Western countries must be prepared to provide long-term support to Ukraine as Russia shows no signs of relenting, Nato's secretary general has said. Read the full story >>
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NATO rapid-response force leadership passes to Germany in wake of armor failures
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The German army is about to take the lead of the NATO quick reaction force, shortly after reports of armored vehicle failures that raised concerns about its contributions to the military alliance. Read the full story >>
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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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