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In this edition: Black History Month Remembering Private Mark Graham VAC wants your opinion Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund announces support for more programs Job opportunities for Veterans, transitioning CAF members or serving reservists Helping military spouses find jobs New supports for Veterans who experienced sexual misconduct Veteran story: Laurie White Check in on your well-being Commemoration February is Black History Month Black Canadian soldiers during the Second World War. (Photo: VAC) Black Canadians have proudly served in uniform for more than 200 years. Many overcame barriers to enlist and faced discrimination in the ranks, yet still put their lives on the line for Canada. This month and all year long, we honour their sacrifices. Throughout Black History Month, we encourage you to learn more about the contributions of Black Veterans and service members throughout history. Discover inspiring stories, like those of Second World War Veteran Eleanor ‘Minnie’ Gray, Sergeant (Retired) Bill Toussaint and Sergeant (Retired) Joan Buchanan, on our website and on social media. Join the conversation using the hashtag #BlackHistoryMonth. Remembering Private Mark Graham Private Mark Graham was an outstanding athlete and soldier. A world-class runner, he represented Canada at the 1992 Summer Olympic Games, where he competed in the 4 x […]
On 28 Jan 2022 Major Fred Stanley was promoted to his current rank at 14 Wing Greenwood by the Wing Command, Col Brendan Cook and Wing Chief Warrant Officer, CWO Jonathan Proulx. This marks Maj Stanley’s eighth promotion in his career. Major Stanley joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1984 as a Private and worked his way to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer before his promotion to Captain under the Special Requirements Commissioning Plan (SRCP). Major Stanley is employed as the Readiness and Evaluation Officer and Force Protection Officer at 14 Wing Greenwood. FEATURED IMAGE: Promotion presentation of Major Fred Stanley, presented to him by Colonel Brendan Cook (left) and Chief Warrant Officer Jonathan Proulx (right). Photo taken at the Hornell Center in Greenwood Nova Scotia. Picture taken by: Cpl Bragg, 14 Wing Imaging, Greenwood, NS.
Dear C&E Family: Please read exciting stories about important events and updates from 77 Line Regiment in January 22 newsletter: The Cable – Volume 6 Issue 1
On 15 December 2021, Corporal Nicholas Johnson was presented the Signals Intelligence Specialist Member of the Year by the 21 EW Regt Command Team on behalf of Col Parsons and CWO Rochette, the Occupational Advisor and Senior NCM Occupational Advisor respectively. To note is that Cpl Johnson is the 1st and only SIGINT Spec Mbr of the Year to date due to the occupation officially changing names from Communication Research Operators on 1 October 2020.
