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Canadian Armed Forces. Français : @ForcesCanada DND: @NationalDefence Notice: canada.ca/defence-terms-…
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    Canadian Armed Forces
    @CanadianForces
    Jun 23
    Register for our webinar to speak with recruiters and learn more about how you can join our team as a Signal Operator, Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technician, Signal Technician or Information Systems Technician: forces.ca/en/events/#/re…
    A member handling a drone. Text on image reads: Virtual event, Careers in Computing and Intelligence. Join our discussion to learn more about becoming a Signal Operator, Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technician, Signal Technician, or Information Systems Technician in the Canadian Armed Forces. Wednesday, June 24, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. EDT. *This event will be hosted in English.
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    Canadian Armed Forces
    @CanadianForces
    Jun 22
    Did you know the Canadian Armed Forces has over 100 possible career options? Join us to learn about the enrolment process and available career opportunities: forces.ca/en/events/#/re…
    A member shouting and running while holding a rifle. Text on image: Virtual event. Now hiring! Careers in the Canadian Armed Forces. Did you know the CAF has over 100 possible career options? Join us to learn about an exciting and rewarding career in the CAF! Tuesday, June 23, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EDT. This event will be hosted in English.
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    Canadian Armed Forces
    @CanadianForces
    Jun 22
    From June 22 to July 5, the CAF will participate in Exercise VALIANT SHIELD 2026, a United States-led biennial field exercise taking place in and around Hawaii and Guam. canada.ca/en/department-…
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    Canada Border Services Agency
    @CanBorder
    Jun 19
    From serving Canada in the military to serving at the border – congratulations Officer Tracey on becoming a Border Services Officer. Veterans’ skills and leadership make a difference at the CBSA. Explore your next opportunity with us. @VeteransENG_CA @NationalDefence #Veterans
    CBSA border services officer graduate Officer Tracey with CBSA President Erin O'Gorman
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    Canadian Armed Forces
    @CanadianForces
    Jun 19
    On June 18, 2026, Bill C-11, An Act to amend the National Defence Act and other Acts (Military Justice System Modernization Act) received Royal Assent. canada.ca/en/department-…
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    Canadian Armed Forces
    @CanadianForces
    Jun 16
    Butcher, baker, and boardinghouse keeper? Canadians who served in the First World War came from many different civilian jobs. 1/5
    Photo of Private Gordon Meldrum Davidson. Missing at Hill 70, France. Civilian occupation: Butcher. Unit: 7th Battalion, CEF. Service no.: 784303. Date and place of birth: 26 April 1895, Brantford, Ontario. Date of death: 15 August 1917 (age 22). Address on enlistment: Bullocks Corners, Wentworth, Ontario. Additional info: Son of Mrs. Lily Tremain, Bullocks Corners, Wentworth, Ontario. Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.
    Image of a silhouette. Missing at Hill 70, France. Sergeant George Anderson Corbett. Civilian occupation: Baker. Unit: 26th Battalion, CEF. Service no.: 69181. Date and place of birth: 14 February 1896, Grantown-on-Spey, Scotland. Date of death: 15 August 1917 (age 21). Place of enlistment: Saint John, New Brunswick. Additional info: Son of James and Annie Corbett, of 7, Thunderton Place, Elgin, Scotland.
    Image of a silhouette. Missing at Hill 70, France. Private Ernest Degrace. Civilian occupation: Boardinghouse Keeper. Unit: 26th Battalion, CEF. Service no.: 445460. Date and place of birth: 6 October 1892, Bathurst, New Brunswick. Date of death: 15 August 1917 (age 24). Place of enlistment: Sussex, New Brunswick. Additional info: Husband of Josephine Degrace, of Bathurst, New Brunswick.
     Image of a silhouette. Missing at Hill 70, France. Private Cyrle Healy Wright. Civilian occupation: Stenographer. Unit: 5th Battalion, CEF. Service no.: 147874. Date and place of birth: 1 March 1887, London, England. Date of death: 17 August 1917 (age 30). Place of enlistment: Winnipeg, Manitoba. Additional info: Son of Cyrle George Wright of 9, Barnstaple Mansions, Rosebery Avenue, London, England.
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    Canadian Armed Forces
    @CanadianForces
    Jun 16
    Replying to @CanadianForces
    If you are related to Gordon, George, Ernest, Cyrle, or any Canadian missing in action from the First World War, the Second World War, or the conflict in Korea, the Casualty Identification Program would like to hear from you. 4/5
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    Canadian Armed Forces
    @CanadianForces
    Jun 16
    Register your details: canada.ca/en/department-… 5/5
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    Canadian Armed Forces
    @CanadianForces
    Jun 16
    VAdm Dan Charlebois assumed command of the Royal Canadian Navy from VAdm Angus Topshee, presided over by the Chief of the Defence Staff this morning during a formal change of command ceremony at HMCS Star in Hamilton, Ontario. canada.ca/en/department-…
    Portrait cut outs of Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee to Vice-Admiral Dan Charlebois smiling and looking directly at the camera between the Royal Canadian Navy badge. Text on image: Change of Command Ceremony, Royal Canadian Navy. June 16, 2026. Outgoing commander VAdm A.l. Topshee CMM, MSM, CD Royal Canadian Navy. Incoming commander VAdm D.A. Charlebois MSM, CD Royal Canadian Navy.
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    Canadian Armed Forces
    @CanadianForces
    Jun 16
    Join our webinar to learn more about the roles of women in combat operations and discover career opportunities as an Infanteer, Gunner, Air Combat Systems Officer, or Armour Soldier: forces.ca/en/events/#/de…
    A member moving through a field and shouting with their weapon raised. Text on image reads: Virtual event, women in combat operations. Join our discussion to learn more about women in combat operations and how you can join as an Infanteer, Gunner, Air Combat Systems Officer, or Armour Soldier. Wednesday, June 17, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT. This event will be hosted in English.
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    Canadian Armed Forces
    @CanadianForces
    Jun 15
    Join the ranks of women shaping the future of the Canadian Armed Forces. Register now for our virtual info session on June 16 at 3:00 p.m. EDT to learn more about our career opportunities and the life and experiences of women in the CAF: forces.ca/en/events/#/de…
    Two members smiling at the camera with their arms folded. Text on image: Virtual event, Opportunities for women in the Canadian Armed Forces. Join our discussion to learn more about the day-to-day life, careers, and experiences of women in the Canadian Armed Forces. Tuesday, June 16, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT. This event will be hosted in English.
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    National Defence
    @NationalDefence
    Jun 12
    Canada marked the formal start of construction of the first River-class destroyer, the future HMCS Fraser, in Halifax, with a keel laying ceremony where a coin is welded to the keel for good fortune. canada.ca/en/department-…
    Welder wearing protective gloves and helmet welding a metal plate with sparks flying around.
    Large crowd of workers in orange safety vests gathered inside a shipyard for a ceremony with a giant Canadian flag displayed on a ship's hull.
    Canadian naval officer speaking at a podium with a large Canadian flag and provincial flags behind him during a formal event.
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    Canadian Armed Forces
    @CanadianForces
    Jun 12
    On June 16, media are invited to attend the Change of Command Ceremony at HMCS Star in Hamilton, Ontario, to mark the turnover of Command of the RCN from Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee to Vice-Admiral Dan Charlebois. canada.ca/en/department-…
    Portrait cut outs of Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee to Vice-Admiral Dan Charlebois smiling and looking directly at the camera between the Royal Canadian Navy badge. Text on image: Change of Command Ceremony, Royal Canadian Navy. June 16, 2026. Outgoing commander VAdm A.l. Topshee CMM, MSM, CD Royal Canadian Navy. Incoming commander VAdm D.A. Charlebois MSM, CD Royal Canadian Navy.
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    Royal Canadian Navy
    @RoyalCanNavy
    Jun 11
    June 16 marks a key moment for our Navy as VAdm Topshee transfers command to VAdm Charlebois. This long‑standing tradition reflects professionalism, continuity, and readiness for the future. #HelpLeadFight canada.ca/en/navy/corpor…
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    Canadian Armed Forces
    @CanadianForces
    Jun 11
    Media and the public are invited to attend the burial of a Canadian soldier killed in the First World War, Private Albert (Bert) Henry Detmold, at Loos British Cemetery outside Loos-en-Gohelle, France: canada.ca/en/department-…
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