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A British Challenger playing the role of the enemy is positioned close to a road to defend it against friendly forces during Exercise SPRING STORM, in Abja-Paluoja, Parnu County, Estonia, on 13 May, 2024. Â Photo: Caporal SĂ©bastien Lauzier-Labarre, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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IN THE NEWS
Canadian warship shadowed Chinese vessel off Alaska last month, National Defence says |
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A Chinese polar research vessel was shadowed by a Canadian warship in the Bering Strait off Alaska a few weeks ago, the Department of National Defence (DND) belatedly acknowledged Wednesday.
In a statement issued to multiple media organizations, the department said that the frigate HMCS Regina, which has since returned to its home port of Esquimalt, B.C., encountered the research vessel Xue Long (Snow Dragon) 2 as it transited the strait.
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IN THE NEWS
Canada’s purchase of Inuvik hangar applauded by northerners and Arctic security experts |
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The Canadian government has purchased a strategically located aircraft hangar in Inuvik, N.W.T., for $8.6 million — a move that's being met with relief by northerners and experts on Arctic security who were alarmed by foreign interest in the facility.
The 21,000-square-foot hangar, which went up for sale two years ago, was previously leased by the Department of National Defence, a long-standing arrangement that ended in 2021 when the department cancelled its lease. The government reportedly came under pressure (new window) from the U.S. to buy the facility after it went up for sale, because of apparent Russian and Chinese interest in the site.
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CBC First Person
I buried my memories of serving in Afghanistan. 15 years later, I found peace unexpectedly |
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I left a part of myself in Afghanistan during my deployment as a Canadian soldier. That's why it hurt so much to see everything fall to the Taliban again after the coalition forces pulled out in 2021.
I was 18 when I joined the Canadian Armed Forces and deployed soon after. My tour started in February 2008, during the low fighting season. The level of violence dropped annually in the spring when nearly every available hand was harvesting the opium crop to pay for the year's expenses, including ammunition. |
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EVENT
Peacekeepers Day Ceremony 2024
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The Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping (CAVUNP) cordially invites you to the annual Peacekeepers Day ceremony during which we honour those who have paid the Ultimate Sacrifice serving Canada on:
Peacekeeping and Peace Support Operations
Sunday, 11 August, 2023
1130 hours to 1300 hours
Peacekeeper Park, Garrison Green, Calgary, AB
(Off Richard Road on Peacekeepers Way and Dallaire Avenue SW)
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EVENT
Fallen Heroes screenings across Canada this September
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‍Please join us for screenings ofÂ
Fallen Heroes: Their Journey Home
Various Locations Across Canada
10 - 18 September 2024 Special Screening & Reception
Calgary, AB
10 September 2024 |
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| ‍Fallen Heroes is a powerful documentary about the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan. It highlights the war’s impact on Canadians and is a tribute to the courage and bravery of our men and women in uniform. Find out more about screening locations, dates, and ticket sales. |
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‍RAUSI Vice President Karen Storwick is the Producer of Fallen Heroes. |
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All members are welcome to contribute newsworthy matters to future monthly issues of Dispatches by e-mailing us at admin@rausi.ca. The content submission deadline is Sunday, 25 August 2024. 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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RAUSI is a Canadian-based forum for global civilians, humanitarian, military and international police communities to present original thoughts 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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