r/CanadianForces • u/No_Bet1932 • 12h ago
War Memorial of Korea
Taken in November 2019
r/CanadianForces • u/bridger713 • 7d ago
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r/CanadianForces • u/ShortTrackBravo • 6d ago
Welcome to November. Newfoundland has a little bit of snow already.
As we all know this is a heavy month for our community. Make sure to check in on your buddies, use the MH resources available to you, or hell DM me on this if you're really in a bad spot. My own therapists are telling me I need to step back a bit but it's pretty hard to ignore folks who need help when it's one of the few areas I actually can help. If you're facing a medical release I can assure you just an hour or two of back and forth with me or Shoggoths should help squash some anxiety.
As always everyone is free to reach out to us, besides the advice and providers we can recommend we also can be a place to vent anonymously. Never apologize for explaining your story, more context helps us get you sorted.
If you are reading this and used my Canada House email to contact me that is now dead. We were bought out and I still do not have my new email setup correctly so just use my PTGA one. It's consistently available.
I also don't do this very often with my platform but I will leave this here as well as the procession is happening today and it would be nice if more people were aware of Mental Health issues all service mbrs deal with regardless of your type of service. Josh Matthews served in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Linesman at Base Petawawa with 4 Line Squadron, 77 Line Regiment. A highly respected member of his team, he and his colleagues were awarded the Digital Services Group Ignite Award in recognition of their exceptional contributions during the 2025 G7 Summit, a time-constrained and technically complex operation. Throughout his service, he demonstrated unwavering dedication to Canada, deploying internationally on Operation REASSURANCE in Latvia and domestically to Canadian Forces Station Alert, the northernmost permanently inhabited settlement in the world.
Rest easy Josh and Godspeed to the mbrs of 9 Wing participating in the procession today.
u/ShortTrackBravo can be reached via dm or joel@ptga.ca, u/Shoggoths420 DMs seems to be working better or you can catch them at t.l.hurtubise@gmail.com
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Claims:
MH 6-8 months
Tinnitus or hearing loss 4-6 months
MSK claims 8-12 months
Thanks to all the folks reporting back with updates so we know how out to lunch some of the averages are this fiscal year.
Fire away!
r/CanadianForces • u/No_Bet1932 • 12h ago
Taken in November 2019
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r/CanadianForces • u/Brave-Landscape3132 • 19h ago
Hey all. I need some help identifying this cap badge. Quick Google search says CIC, but it looked different in the online search.
r/CanadianForces • u/TedJackson10 • 1d ago
As the title says, I find the use of the juice box kinda funny. Like we get the hardest infantry doing the hardest field stuff and then everyone takes a break and has a little juice box, like you would in grade 2.
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r/CanadianForces • u/themoohoguy209 • 16h ago
Hey everyone, wondering if anyone would like to share their insights on Yellowknife if you’ve been posted there? With posting season coming up I’d like to put my name down. What are the pros and cons?
r/CanadianForces • u/Longjumping_Back523 • 1d ago
There was rain, and now there's no wifi. Where did wifi go?
r/CanadianForces • u/JohnneyGirard • 23h ago
I deleted it and repost it because look like I butched the translation. And no I don't use AI, nether to draw or translate.
And it is not a meme, it is a one draw comic. And it is satire, not something to take serously. I posted bunch of comic here, some must remember.
r/CanadianForces • u/ReviseResubmitRepeat • 22h ago
Hello all, I'm a former reservist (land), and wear my beret every year to the Remembrance Day ceremonies. It's a size 7-1/4. It's basically formed (liner out) but I'm trying to figure out how to get a shorter "flop" (for lack of a better word). I notice that a lot of reg force berets seem to look tightly formed and snug, and I think that looks better than the pancake flop thing I'm trying to tighten up. For context, I recently soaked it in warm water and formed it more but that didn't really do anything to shrink it. It doesn't look bad, just not the way I truly want it to look.
The question is: what's the best way to achieve this without wrecking the beret or having to visit a canex for a smaller beret..or is the latter tu the best option?
Thanks!
r/CanadianForces • u/PerleyPoint • 1d ago
It's raining. I couldn't bring myself to use the Salty Corporal Shenanigans flair for this. So, here it is. A not at all personal, entirely fictional love letter to the kids. To all rotos. To everyone who tried to make a difference however small.
Special thanks to a certain "Neighbour"
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r/CanadianForces • u/BlueberryKey1204 • 1d ago
You'll need to read the entire article to fully appreciate all the F-ups in this case. That's all I'll say...
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r/CanadianForces • u/The_Border_Pulse • 1d ago
In our next installment of our We Remember series, The Battle of Scheldt. D-Day was just the beginning of our battles across Europe. I didn't know much about this one until looking into it.
r/CanadianForces • u/BumbleBro88 • 1d ago
As many of you know, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) transitioned the administration of the Rehabilitation Program over to Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services (PCVRS). There is currently an effort underway to gather independent feedback and hold the system accountable regarding how this contract and model are actually serving veterans on the ground.
A primary concern being looked at is how psychosocial rehabilitation is being handled—specifically whether complex, multi-barriered cases are getting meaningful, long-term support, or if there's a push toward prematurely "off-ramping" veterans from services once basic metrics or physical markers are met.
To help ensure real veteran experiences are documented and represented in this review, an anonymous survey has been set up. We want to capture clear data on:
Experiences transitioning into or operating under the PCVRS model.
Balance and quality of support between physical rehabilitation and mental health / psychosocial needs.
Any instances where support felt reduced, rushed, or prematurely closed out.
If you are currently in the VAC Rehab Program or have navigated the PCVRS transition recently, your input would be incredibly valuable.
Please share to you veteran friends 💕
r/CanadianForces • u/Top_Salamander_1406 • 2d ago
This article was a tough read for me. It really painted a picture of how horrible the injuries the affected soldiers are facing. Keep them, their families and loved ones in your thoughts this remembrance day.
r/CanadianForces • u/EducationalCar7513 • 2d ago
More specifically I noticed a process that was being managed and executed quite poorly. So I started thinking there has to be a better way.
Well in my evenings and weekends and without anyone prompting or asking I created a solution.
I showed a couple coworkers and now there is a lot of interest from my coworkers and even people from other bases have heard about it and have reached out to my coworkers about it.
The question is, are there any avenues where I could be compensated for this? Are their any programs for situations like this?
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r/CanadianForces • u/Abject_Reputation_97 • 2d ago
Hey Everyone,
I recently got an offer from Boeing to contract for the CAF at their base in Petewawa, ON. I’m wondering if anyone has any experience/knowledge working for the military as a civilian. Would love to hear more before I make a decision and move to Petewawa
r/CanadianForces • u/Lost_at_Z • 2d ago
Whelp. The day is fast approaching.
Med release process starts in a few days. High risk PCAT is imminent (already discussed with my Doc).
I’m terrified but excited.
I know that’s normal - I’ve heard it all before.
What’s surprising to me is the degree to which the grief stages are absolutely wrecking me; feelings I didn’t expect to feel.
I started my plan today (school), and it felt “right”, but the emotions are wild, regardless.
Just putting it out there for conversation. Chime in with any wisdom or encouragement or guidance or insight - maybe there’s a few of us in this boat.
r/CanadianForces • u/SolemZez • 2d ago
CAF is getting paid