DND NEWS
19 June 2015
(FRONTLINE NEWS)
The Canadian Armed Forces is a major step closer to operating a new world-class maritime helicopter fleet with the official acceptance of six CH-148 Cyclones. Defence Minister Jason Kenney joined Public Works and Government Services Minister Diane Finley, as well as Regional Minister for Nova Scotia and Justice Minister Peter MacKay, at 12 Wing Shearwater today to mark this important milestone. The six helicopters were accepted as per the schedule set out in January 2014, and have the operational capability to allow the Forces to begin retiring the Sea Kings.
17 June 2015
The Royal Military College Saint-Jean (RMC Saint-Jean) will hold a ceremony on June 19, 2015, to mark the change of command from Colonel Jennie Carignan to Colonel Simon Bernard, and the change of Chief Warrant Officer appointment from CWO Philippe Turbide to CWO Justin Morneau. Guest of honour will be Major-General Éric Tremblay, Commander of the Military Personnel Generation Command.