Canadian Armed Forces – Page 17

On the ground, in the air and on the water, the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces stand watch over the country and defend its interests at home and abroad. The Canadian Armed Forces Program aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the issues facing Canadian soldiers across all branches of the military in order to give Canadians varying perspectives on the men and women who defend their country.

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Operation Impact No More

Matthew is examining the pros and cons of the Canadian Government’s decision to take a less active role in Operation Impact.

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The True North and Southern Katipo

While NATO’s Trident Juncture grabs the headlines, Paul Pryce discusses Canadian engagement in the multilateral exercise Southern Katipo.

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Welcoming Canada’s New Minister of National Defence

Get to know the newly announced Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Harjit Sajjan.

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Taking a Look at the BattleView 360

The defence industry is looking at improving battlefield communication. Paul Pryce explains that one new system seems to have the Canadian Armed Forces’ attention.

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Airlifts, Jurisprudence and Military Bases: Canada’s Responsibility To Refugees

Jonas looks at the Syrian Refugee Crisis and its implications for Canadian security

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The Next Snowbirds

In Paul Pryce’s 100th article for the NAOC, he discusses the possible replacements of the CT-144 Tutors flown by Canada’s Snowbirds.

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CAF’s War with Words

As a follow-up piece to a previous article, Kelsey Berg discusses the sensitivities of regulating media transmission between the press and government departments.

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The Port on Canada’s Solitary Coast

Paul Pryce writes that governments are risking the Port of Churchill falling into disuse, losing a spoke in Canada’s logistics wheel.

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Canada’s Wounded Warriors

Paul Pryce proposes revisiting the Canadian military’s definition of ‘Universality of Service’ to better ease the transition of wounded veterans to civilian life.

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Is It Time for Canada to Have Mandatory Military Service?

Matthew is discussing the implications that mandatory military service could have on Canada.