Heroes Among Us: Canadian sniper used his body to save wounded soldier
What Master Cpl. Jeremy Pinchin did in Afghanistan was very similar to the actions of a Canadian awarded the Victoria Cross during WWI
Source: nationalpost.com
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How Canada lost its NATO edge
Seventy-five years after helping found the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Canada is now openly chastised over its defence spending and commitment. CBC’s Murray Brewster examines how the country lost its edge in alliance and what it would take to turn it around.
Source: cbc.ca
Civilian advisers who served in Afghanistan deserve compensation now, ombudsman says
Canada’s military ombudsman is calling on the Department of National Defence (DND) to make an exception and offer special compensation to former language and cultural advisers who served alongside Canadian troops in Afghanistan.
Source: cbc.ca
Canada quietly marks 10 years since troops left Afghanistan
An understated ceremony was held in Ottawa to mark to the 10th anniversary of the final withdrawal of Canadian troops from Afghanistan. It was part remembrance and part soul-searching as soldiers and veterans continue to grapple with the Taliban victory.
Source: cbc.ca
EDITORIAL: Dire warnings on defence spending
You’d think the upcoming federal budget would be geared to national defence. You’d think wrong.
Source: torontosun.com