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Download PDFJune- Celebrating Public Servants' commitment to Canadians
- 55 Years And Still Going Strong
- CAF conclude Ex TRIDENT FURY
- CSOR Soldiers Awarded Valour Medals
- The CDS And CF Chief Warrant Officer Want To Hear From You
- SACEUR Change of Command
- Army Of The Future: Preparing For 2040
- HMCS Toronto stops another drug shipment
- JOINTEX 2013: National exercise for expeditionary operations
- Ex ROGUISH BUOY: CAF Combat Divers Unite
- May Announcements at Defence
- Duke of Edinburgh First to Receive Order
- My Role in the CFDS: Corporate Awards and Recognition
- Stress, anxiety, personal problems? CAF Programs Can Help
- Therapy On Wheels: Healing the wounds of war through art
- Man on a Mission: HLCol dedicated to preserving Canadian Military History
- Human rights in the workplace
- Rolling across the country for charity
- Unlikely Canadian Heroine: Laura Secord
- Operation Overlord: D-Day Remembered
- PSP Recreation Staff: Role Models and Confidence Builders
- Ask the expert: Getting back in shape safely
- Safe Summer Training
- Did You Know June Is Recreation Month?
- Rank Assumptions Part II
- RCAF crew helps medevac injured hiker
- Change of Authority
- Update on CAF Recruiting
- The military police collect for blind children
- Veterans Review and Appeal Board: Apply to become a member
- Download PDFMay
- HMCS Toronto disrupts massive drug run on Op ARTEMIS
- Policy Changes for Posting Season
- Op NUNALIVUT 2013 Rises to the Challenge
- The Maple Leaf Forever Origins of the Army Newspaper
- Ask the Command Team
- Defence Team site new home for Maple Leaf articles
- April Announcements at Defence
- Canada Chairs Arctic Council
- 'Huskies' support Operation in Iceland
- Crowd Control Sinai, Egypt
- Building Counter-Terrorism Capacity
- Afghan Women Show Courage
- Word Warriors and Camera Combatants Unite
- Strengthening International Relations
- DND Housing Construction of new Modular Homes Underway
- Aboriginal Awareness Week: May 21 - 24
- National Public Service Week: Proudly Serving Canadians
- Building our Future Together
- Army Hosts Conference of American Armies
- Preparing for Duty
- Defence Ethics Programme 'Thinking of buying or selling?'
- CAF Relocation Package Information
- Battle of the Atlantic
- Unwind and Recharge! Enjoy the Benefits of Recreation
- Get fit for the summer
- Ask the Expert
- Sergeant Hugo Girouard: Developing Leadership In The Army
- Canada's Eye in the Sky: DRDC, CSA Partner to Track Threats
- Base First to Launch New System
- Farewell to Former Associate DM
- Royal Canadian Navy Adopts new Naval Ensign
- Download PDFApril
- CAF-Rideau Hall Connection
- Learning From Our Leaders
- CF Health and Wellness Challenge: May 1 - 31
- Op Sculpture: Mission Success
- Ask the Command Team
- Exercise GUERRIER NORDIQUE 2013: Culmination Of 30 Years In Canadian Military Expertise
- Task Force Port-Au-Prince: Haitian Law Enforcement In Good Hands
- High Arctic Training the Key to Survival
- Training for Final Afghanistan Rotation
- Op Ignition
- March Announcements at Defence
- Honour House Presentation
- My Role in the CFDS: Peacekeeper is Canada's Lone Wolf in Cyprus
- Equal Compensation in Accidental Dismemberment Insurance Plan
- New Armoured Engineering Vehicles for the Army
- SAR Exercise
- DND/CAF Web Site to Undergo Makeover
- Site Garners Great Ideas for Improvement
- Changes to The Maple Leaf Web Site Coming Soon
- Soldier On Inspires Hope Across the Globe
- April 1813: Americans Sack York, Upper Canada
- Victory at Vimy: National Day of Remembrance
- Find Ways to Challenge Your Body
- Ask the Expert
- Defence Ethics Programme: Rank Assumptions - Part I -
- New Champion for Women at Defence
- CSI in the Canadian Army
- Exercise Leading Edge 13
- Operation SCULPTURE
- Download PDFMarch
- Committed to readiness
- DIN National site replaced by the Defence Team site
- Focussing on the mental health of CAF members - March is national social work month
- Best Food Forward: Plan, shop, cook, enjoy!
- Ask the Command Team
- Accident during Northern exercise
- Providing cover in Fort Pickett
- The CDS and CFCWO want to hear from you
- February announcemements at Defence
- Mission in Sierra Leone concludes
- Operation PALACI keeps roads and railways open in B.C.
- Navy exercises in Pacific Ocean
- Honouring the Devil's Brigade
- Air Task Force Mali Mission extended to mid-march
- RCAF, Army and Rangers train in Northern Ontario
- Canadian Armed Forces conduct JOINTEX 13
- Rogers' Rangers and the birth of special operations in North America
- March 21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
- Registration has started for Army Run
- Go on! Exercise outside...
- Ask the Expert
- My Role in the CFDS : Precise Professional
- MGen Millar appointed Chief of Military Personnel
- What You Should Know ... Veterans Review and Appeal Board
- Human Rights in the workplace designed to be 'user friendly'
- FORCE Program : Testing Your Fitness Program
- The Force Evaluation Components
- Soldier Systems Website Launched
- Army ready to manage aftermath of combat stress
- Mental Health Survey will help CAF members
- Defence Ethics Programme - My Boss' Keeper
- The Canadian Face of the Inter-American Defense Board
- Testing limits of new communications system
- Canadian Women in Aviation Conference - Prepare to Succeed!!
- CAF joins in the conversation Bell Let's Talk Day
- Airborne! Allies train together at Fort Bragg
- Download PDFFebruary
- CFCWO: Helping our next generation
- Op ATTENTION: CAF partnership achieving results
- Milestones Reached for Aboriginal people at the Royal Military College
- New Bio-detection Highlights CBRN Workshop
- Ask the Command Team
- Consultation Key to Aboriginal relationships
- January announcements at Defence
- Canada extends commitment to NATO mission in Kosovo
- HMCS Toronto deploys on Operation ARTEMIS
- CAF members compete in world parachuting championships
- Exercise PALADIN RESPONSE
- Army reservists test skills in realistic training environment
- Canadian Rangers make big impression on Army colonel
- 2013 is year of the Korean War Veteran
- Pension plan contribution rates increase for CAF regular force
- Reminder: CAF severance pay election time is now!
- My Role in the CFDS: Maintaining excellence in Canada's North
- DFIT.CA - Helping CAF members keep New Year's resolutions
- Queen Diamond Jubilee Medal ceremonies end across the Defence Team
- Judge Advocate General receives Queen's Counsel appointment
- The Public Service of the Future: Highlights from the Clerk's report
- DND self-identification study
- Get out and enjoy winter
- Ask the Expert:
- Staying fit during the winter months
- Black History Month
- If you see something - say something: Security Awareness Week
- Defence Ethics Programme
- The Battle of Paardeberg - Canadian victory in South Africa
- Protecting CAF personnel from CBRN attacks
- Canadian Armed Forces support in Mali
- Download PDFJanuary
- Year in Review
- CDS discusses the way forward for the CF
- The Persian Gulf War - 22nd anniversary of CF contribution
- A new year of healthy possibilities
- CF Health Services sets the bar at national Sim Wars Competition
- December announcements at Defence
- Ask the expert
- My Role in the CFDS : Pipe Major Sgt Tom Brown
- Defence Ethics Programme - Rooting out the weak
- Crowsnest Enhances Outlook for CF Information Operations Group
- CF modernizing NCM professional development
- Navy completes Task Group Exercise in Atlantic Ocean
2012
- Download PDFDecember
- REGINA at sea for the holidays
- Holiday Message from the CDS and CFCWO
- Defence Team innovations rewarded
- At the jump stage
- Report gives balanced account of department's performance
- Fill'er up! HMCS Regina replenishes at sea
- Special forces train in Canada's North
- From Rio to Inuvik
- JOINTEX 13 prepares CF for future operations
- CF awarded highest NATO honour for medical achievements
- Minister's long service recognized
- SAR Techs receive international award for bravery at sea
- BPM: thinking process will help defence move forward
- My Role in the CFDS: Dedicated to serving the military community
- Preparing youth for the future of defence
- Navigating through change together: Managing for the future
- New HR-Civ Intranet - HR at your fingertips
- Ask the expert
- Preparing for the holidays - Responsible drinking
- Preparing for the holidays healthy eating throughout the holidays
- November announcements at Defence
- Successful security discussions held in Halifax
- Memorial Ribbon: A token of Remembrance
- A home station check
- Defence Ethics Programme - Avoiding the obvious
- 1812: War begins in North America
- Merry Christmas to the Defence Team
- Download PDFNovember
- Valour Road - A Winnipeg community remembers
- CDS change of command
- CJOC stand-up: a big step in the transformation of the CF
- Young Professionals within Defence: How to Engage our Generation
- What does Remembrance Day mean to you?
- Infrastructure renewal at defence
- New commander for RCAF
- General Lawson takes over command of the CF
- Canadians contribute to progress at Afghan Army training centre
- Calling in air support
- World-class training on Exercise Maple Resolve
- 76 Comm Group on the frontline of IT
- Nations train together on Exercise Maple Arch
- CF trains for non-combatant evacuations
- October Announcements at Defence
- Cadets successfully complete Icelandic Expedition
- Information sessions on CF severance pay
- Collaboration is essential to changes in the workplace
- Highlights from the PSES
- Mental Health and the CF Forum
- Corporate Award 2013 nominations now open
- Lead with respect The future of Official Languages at Defence
- Don't know where to turn? EAP can help.
- My Role in the CFDS - Colonel Homer Tien: Caring for those who serve
- Bath Salts: Not the kind for your tub!
- Reduce your risk of the flu
- ASK THE EXPERT:
- Canadian Forces Grievance Process clarified
- How Much is Enough?
- 1812: One War, Four Perspectives An eye-opening exhibit
- CF Holiday Leave Travel Program
- Download PDFOctober
- CDS sees a bright future for the CF
- Putting change in the hands of all Defence Team members
- Exploring the Generation Gap
- Passchendaele: Tragedy, triumph and martyrdom
- Halifax hosts International Security Forum
- 2012 National Veterans' Week Speakers Program
- Gathering of the CF Chief Warrant Officers
- 2012 DND/CF Occupational Health and Safety Event
- Omission
- Be a Star in Someone's Life
- Remembering the Alamo
- Naval Reservists train with Coast Guard and Police
- CFSAC puts marksmanship to the test
- Labrador exercise tests Canadian Forces' response capability
- No ordinary runners. No ordinary race.
- CF conduct annual SAREX
- Soldiers compete in Exercise Mountain Man
- Major-General Whitecross: Empowering Future Female Leaders
- Start planning your CF severance pay strategy today
- Canadian Joint Operations Command is here
- Mental health care system gets a boost
- The Canadian Forces' Royal Connection
- Supporting Managers at National Defence
- War of 1812 battle honours awarded to Canadian Army units
- Getting Fit: It's a Walk in the Park
- Discover Dfit.ca - YOUR ON-LINE SOURCE FOR FITNESS INFORMATION
- 'Ask the Expert' on the way
- Addictions Awareness Campaign November 12-26
- September Announcements at Defence
- What happens in theatre, stays in theatre
- Canada Leading Way in International Space collaboration
- Download PDFSeptember
- Op NANOOK 2012: CF medics respond to accident on Dempster highway
- New CDS delighted with appointment
- Commit to get fit
- Dieppe 70 Years later
- Op NANOOK 2012: 440 Squadron contributes to successful search and rescue
- Summer announcements at Defence
- A Renaissance for Canada's Primary Reserve
- Pension and Benefits info at your fingertips
- Regular Force personnel will no longer receive printed pay statements in the mail as of October 2012.
- CF Special Ops Forces play key role in Op NANOOK
- RIMPAC 2012: multi-national exercise brings nations together
- UAV detachment completes historic deployment
- Regina arrives in Arabian Sea
- Prior CF service now recognized
- Keeping the Defence Team healthy
- Master Corporal Katie O'Connor: Flying high with the CF
- Defence Leadership Recognizes Canadian Defence Academy (CDA) Aboriginal Team
- Aboriginal training programs
- Photo contest honours military life
- Two Ombudsmen at your service!
- Business Process Management: Working better as a Defence Team
- The Science behind CF Operations-Defence Scientists in the lab and on the battlefield
- Joint efforts serve Atlantic Canada
- Family visits CF pilot's crash site 45 years later
- It's not (just) about the money, money, money...
- Living history Sea Cadets SAIL in Great Lakes Deployment 2012
- Fortissimo Fantastic Celebrating 200 Years of Peace
- CF members receive War of 1812 pin
- On the Rim of the Pacific
- Download PDFJuly
- International Cooperation succeeds in Afghanistan
- Op NANOOK 12 supports Canada's North
- Survivor syndrome: side effect of change
- Exploring our past and present
- Public Service Awards celebrate our commitment
- Manitoba designates Highway of Heroes
- CF donate surplus equipment to the Belize Defence Force
- Heavy equipment drop scores a bull's-eye
- Maritime Security Challenges 2012
- Career transition for ill and injured members
- Op ARTEMIS: Preparation is key
- Northern Alberta skies roar to life
- Canada participates in RIMPAC 2012
- Forces at work in Africa
- A Sea of Red
- Canada Day show
- Royal Canadian Navy Benevolent Fund
- Rendez-vous naval de Québec
- My Role in the CFDS: Representing the CF with Distinction
- A Leader of best practice for Return-to-Work
- Military Justice System: Summary Trial Process Survey
- PSES: The next steps toward workplace improvement
- Changes to severance benefits for CF members
- Register for the Compensation Web Applications today!
- The Environment and the Defence Team
- Correction
- Multinational joint exercise
- DRMIS: Consolidating the supply chain
- Marching for a cause
- Ethically speaking, what would you do?
- CF get trifecta of support equipment
- Download PDFJune
- Introducing The DECORATED: Recognizing the bravest of the brave
- 200th anniversary of the war of 1812
- Soldiers train for the future
- Nomination Process for Jubilee Medal
- Normandy 1944
- Royal Canadian Navy monument named
- Congratulations to the 2012 Corporate Awards Recipients!
- The Royal visit
- RMC Graduation
- Commander looks forward to challenges ahead
- CANSOF-trained Afghan Special Forces impress
- Op ARTEMIS: HMCS Charlottetown INTERCEPTS NARCOTICS SHIPMENT
- New command and control structure: Canadian Joint Operations Command
- SAR Techs battle SEAS
- Migrant vessel plan put to the test
- My Role in THE CFDS: Fire and ice
- Find your match with the DND Mentoring Program
- Ethically speaking, what would you do?
- Family Support Services: The Strength Behind the Uniform
- Recreation... The sky's the Limit
- CFPAS and CPPR - Exercises in Evaluation
- National Gay and Lesbian Pride Month
- Have you thanked someone today?
- CC-130J flies faster, higher, farther
- Download PDFMay
- Space operations
- The Battle of the Atlantic
- Canadians Remember Vimy
- OP Nunalivut 2012 - Safety, security and defence north of 60
- True North, Strong and Free
- Canada Leads Northern Neighbours meeting
- Thank you from LGen Stuart Beare
- Changes to Annuitant Reserve service
- Canadian Soldiers in Marine country
- Farewell to Herat
- Special Operations are you interested?
- CF participates in counter-narcotics op
- Charlottetown sails the beat in the Arabian Sea
- Coaching in the workplace allows employees to shine
- National Public Service Week
- DND Road Safety Awareness Week
- 40 years of recognizing Military Excellence
- The low-down on CF pay
- My Role in the CFDS: Modernizing the Navy
- EAP enhancements build on proven support program
- Aboriginal Awareness Week: Looking back, moving forward
- Asian Heritage Month
- Butt out for a healthier life
- Take care of our boys
- New DND/CF Code of Values and Ethics
- Ethically speaking, what would you do?
- Download PDFApril
- Charting your course through Work Force Adjustment
- MND statement to the Defence Team
- Positioning Defence for the Future
- Canadians influence mission in Darfur
- Support your staff through change
- WFA at a glance
- Empower yourself through change
- Managers and supervisors influence change
- Change: Moving from denial to commitment
- Change: Your MINDSET can move you forward
- Trials-at-sea
- DND/CF Ombudsman accepting nominations
- CF now on Twitter
- Junior Rangers run in Man In Motion Relay
- Ethically speaking, what would you do?
- My Role in the CFDS: Pumping up the Defence Team
- JOINTEX drives a CF cultural evolution
- Operation Proteus: Canadian accomplishments in the Middle East
- Advisors support Afghan army, air force, police
- Ex Cold Response
- Download PDFMarch
- Trading sand for snow
- Training advisor sees progress in Afghanistan
- Change: Moving from denial to commitment
- Coastal readiness
- CF launches 'Caring for our own'
- Exercise WOLF PACK ENDEAVOUR
- Athlete leads through inspiration
- RCN ships dress for Diamond Jubilee
- Allies in Defence
- Join Canada's fastest-growing run
- HMCS Halifax in new video game
- Halifax - class modernization underway
- Matador chopper recovered in the med
- Canada-New Zealand military co-operation
- Meteorological Centre Recognized as Official
- Defence commemorates War of 1812
- Celebrating women on the Defence Team
- Defence Ethics Programme
- Survey results say employees proud of work
- Building, sustaining culture of retention
- Partners for Life
- DND/CF develop workplace violence prevention program
- CF exercises anti-sub warfare
- My Role in the CFDS : Filling the ranks
- Download PDFFebruary
- Cyber Security: Do your part!
- Afghan soldiers complete Basic Warrior Training
- Chaplain Services builds healthy souls
- Commemorating the War of 1812: Canada's role
- Vacations for Vets: A first-classbreak
- Appropriate use of the yellow ribbon
- Demystifying DND shelter charge adjustments
- What do Canadians celebrate on February 15?
- Diamond Jubilee Medals distributed
- Canada renews Mediterranean mission
- Navy helps recover drug sub
- NHL Hockey Alumni match
- Understanding the CF grievance system
- Change: Your mindset can move you forward
- My Role in the CFDS: Optimizing departmental security
- February is Black History Month
- March 1st, I Quit! Challenge
- RCA Diamond Jubilee Brooch
- DND offers cutting-edge online instruction
- The Cost of Freedom
- Ethically speaking, what would you do?
- Canadian submarine force: Strategic stealth
- Noble warriors train in North Carolina
- Download PDFJanuary
- Afghanistan Legacy
- Canada's role in the Republic of South Sudan
- Public Service Employee Survey: DND participation up
- CF delivers a bang with PALACI
- 'I am a Canadian Ranger'
- CF Appreciation Program: Savings for the Defence Team
- Ethically speaking, what would you do?
- The Maple Leaf December 2011 corrections
- Meritorious Service for a meritorious mission
- NDWCC campaign far exceeds expectations
- HMCS Vancouver still active in the Mediterranean
- Saint Barbara, patron saint of artillery soldiers
- HMCS Victoria sea trials
- Heroes Hockey Challenge
- Language Portal of Canada
- Everybody loves mail
- My Role in the CFDS
- Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project
- CF personnel run in the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay
- Year in Review: January
- Year in Review: February
- Year in Review: March
- Year in Review: April
- Year in Review: May
- Year in Review: June
- Year in Review: July
- Year in Review: August
- Year in Review: September
- Year in Review: October
- Year in Review: November
- Year in Review: December
2011
- Download PDFDecember
- Combat mission ends
- Submarines: Strategic Stealth
- Maintain your mental fitness
- Support your staff through change
- Tracking the big guy in red
- December 6, 1917: Harbour collision destroys Halifax
- Ombudsman recognizes excellence in Defence Team
- Royal Canadian Mint supports military families
- Correction
- A highly realistic exercise
- New bills improve military justice system
- Heroes coin unveiled
- Highway of Heroes
- Op JAGUAR saves lives, trains personnel
- Libeccio brings home new capabilities for CF
- Change key topic on symposium agenda
- RCN builds ties with other nations
- Op SAIPH: Doing Canada's part to fight pirates
- My Role in THE CFDS
- Shoulder to Shoulder
- Mentoring at National Defence: The best of both worlds
- Responsible hosting during the holidays
- Ethically speaking, what would you do?
- Kabul Military Training Centre
- Enhanced security measures for controlled goods
- What's Online?
- CARIBBE cracks down on drug runners
- Security Forum draws international participation
- Task Force Canuck Redeployment Ceremony
- HMCS Sackville, Canada's naval memorial
- Korean War veterans to receive special recognition
- Canadian Rangers
- RCN sails the globe in 2011
- Download PDFNovember
- Search and Rescue: Time is life
- 'Thank you, Canada'
- Remembrance Day: How will you remember?
- Special Operations Recruiting
- Sentries announced for Remembrance Day
- Free holiday parcel delivery to deployed troops
- In Memoriam - Sergeant Janick Gilbert
- In Memoriam - Master Corporal Byron Greff
- Book flights for holidays
- Canada's SAR Region
- Search and Rescue Platforms
- Canadians guide Afghan personnel to sustainable military medical system
- Gone, but not forgotten
- Wreaths Across Canada aims to inspire young Canadians
- 'Lost' soldier laid to rest
- Remembering the 'forgotten' war
- Flu season is here
- Learn with DND
- Checking up on mental health
- Good news for veterans
- HR-Civ Streamlines Service Delivery
- JAG: A century of service
- United in celebration
- My Role in THE CFDS
- Ethically Speaking, What Would You Do?
- What's Online?
- Frontier Sentinel maintains security readiness on East coast
- Proud Military History
- A hockey player visits
- Rick Hansen visits Valcartier
- Download PDFOctober
- Exercise Maple Arch
- Op Jaguar saves lives while training
- CF support humanitarian efforts, disaster relief
- Canada punches above its weight
- RCAF marks Battle of Britain anniversary
- CF Web site iReady to deliver
- NORAD Colour Party
- Junior Canadian Ranger patrol opens in Lac Seul
- BRAVO ZULU for MOBILE
- Op SCULPTURE produces results
- Surveillance helps protect Canada
- Defence Priorities common thread shared by all
- Managers and supervisors influence change
- 2011 National Veterans' Week Speakers Program
- New online course spotlights diversity, employment equity
- What's Online?
- Care of our own
- It's Awards Season: Nominate today!
- External Awards
- Support for CF triggers huge donation
- My Role in the CFDS
- Canadian Women in Defence: Leading the way
- Defence Ethics Programme: What would you do?
- Shipbuilding strategy promises revitalized fleet for Navy
- HMCS Montréal wows Canadians
- Frigate refit
- Health and fitness: examples to follow
- Canada Army Run: a national success
- Gagetown Hosts Sniper Competition
- Download PDFSeptember
- Progress in Afghanistan
- Changes for a better defence
- Operation NANOOK 2011
- CF helps Jamaica face Mother Nature
- Revitalized Maple Leaf speaks to entire Defence Team
- Message from the DM and CDS on the launch of the new Maple Leaf
- Paratroopers
- Run, walk or wheel for a good cause
- 40 years of jumping
- World Military Games
- Canada's new mission
- Ex PANAMAX
- MOBILE handover
- Mission Transition Task Force
- A remarkable contribution ends
- Tour a ship
- Source handler recruiting campaign
- What's Online?
- Forces support domestic disaster relief operations
- CF response
- Managing Change
- Change Initiatives
- Your opinion matters: Complete the survey today
- Managing for a New Decade
- Employment Equity and Diversity Workshops
- Recommit to BE fit
- 4 and 3 or more per day Challenge! September 21-October 4
- My Role in the CFDS
- Setting the Example
- What would you do?
- Simulated training offers real benefits
- Historic names restored
- National Defence supports 10th anniversary of 9/11
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