1st Regiment / 1er Régiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery

It’s normal for 1 RCHA to conduct a vehicle road move prior to the holidays. It’s a special occasion, however, when we have the opportunity to honour a WW2 veteran celebrating his 100th birthday at the same time! Yesterday morning at 1020 Hrs, Z Bty paid tribute to Mr Donald Thomson who is turning 100 years old on 19 December. A WW2 veteran who served in the artillery from 1941-1946, he landed on Juno beach, assisted the liberation of Caen, and fought the difficult fight th...rough Belgium and Holland before finishing his time overseas in Germany. Once a gunner, always a gunner! On behalf of 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery and gunners across Canada, Happy Birthday Mr. Thomson! UBIQUE Thank you to Prairie Mountain Health and family who helped with this event. Some photos curtesy of Shilo STAG --- C’est normal pour 1 RCHA de faire un ‘’convoie routier’’ avant le long congé des fêtes. Cette fois si cependant c’était pour une occasion spéciale puisque nous avions la chance de célébrer un 100ième anniversaire de naissance! Hier matin a 1020hrs, la bie Z a rendu hommage à Mr Donald Thomson qui célébrais son centième anniversaire le 19 Décembre. Un vétéran de la 2ieme guerre qui a servis avec l’artillerie de 1941 à 1946, il à débarqué sur la plage Juno, assisté a la libération de Caen and combattues en Belgique et Hollande avant de terminer son service en Allemagne. Artilleur un jour, artilleur toujours! De la part du 1er Régiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery ainsi que des artilleurs de partout au travers le pays, Joyeuse Anniversaire Mr Thomson! UBIQUE

On 10 December, 1 RCHA conducted an Honours and Awards presentation to deserving soldiers within the unit. Soldiers received medals, commendations and coins for conducting their duties to the highest standard during a challenging 2020. Congratulations to all! --- Le 10 Dec, 1 RCHA a tenu une présentation de remise de prix et d’honneur aux soldats qui se sont distingué lors de la dernière année au sein de l’unité. Ils ont reçu médailles, recommandations ainsi que des pièces pour leurs conduites exemplaires lors de cette difficile année 2020. Félicitations à tous!

MCpl Lafreniere, our Regimental photographer, has won the RCA photo contest with his shot Rise and Shine. Maj Marshall, BC HQ, presented the $100 prize money Monday morning. The winning picture was taking at Camp Adazi, in Latvia the 11th March of this year during the Ex CRYSTAL ARROW. The photo contest is a quarterly event and is open to anyone. --- Cplc Lafreniere, notre photographe régimentaire, a gagné le concours de photo de l’ARC avec sa photo Rise and Shine. Maj Marshall, CB QG a présenté le prix de 100$ Lundi matin. La photo gagnante a été prisent au camp Adazi en Lettonie le 11 Mars de cette année lors de l’Ex CRYSTAL ARROW. Le concours a lieu 4 fois par année et est ouverts à tous.

St Barbara’s Day Message From the Colonel Commandant, Senior Serving Gunner, Director of Artillery, Regimental Colonel and RSM RCA To All Ranks of The Royal Reg...iment of Canadian Artillery Ever since gunpowder made its appearance in the Western world, Saint Barbara, whose story we all know, has been invoked for aid against accident resulting from explosions. Accordingly Saint Barbara became the patron of artillerymen. She is also regarded as the patron of military engineers, armourers, gunsmiths, miners, and firefighters. On this day, the Colonel Commandant extends Loyal Greetings to the Captain General while The Regiment pauses to celebrate our distinctive Gunner heritage and the comradeship which is a vital element of the moral component of military capability. This year, our celebrations are somewhat curtailed in keeping with the public health measures implemented to impede the spread of COVID 19 in our communities and to conserve the force. Individual and collective training have been redesigned while unit and personal routines have been dramatically modified to comply with the requirements of social distancing. Leaders at all levels have had to find innovative ways of executing their responsibilities in a dispersed environment. Men and women of the Regiment have been called upon to serve their country in ways not previously contemplated including more than 550 members of the reserve component who volunteered for Class C service in anticipation of the needs of Operations LENTUS and LASER. This highlights how flexible we, as Gunners, must be as our core function will increasingly blend with non-traditional roles. Meanwhile, the extended Regimental Family have also had to contend with unprecedented disruption in their daily lives. You have adapted well and knowing you all as we do, we are confident that you will continue to overcome all challenges that come your way, as we carry on the business of our calling in this new environment. It will be difficult at times. There will be hardship to endure and sacrifices to make. But with the announcement of vaccines, there is encouraging prospect of a return to more familiar routines. Until then, just as previous generations of our Regiment, armed with good training, sound discipline and steadfast devotion to duty and to each other, rose to the occasion in times of trial, so will you. Best wishes to all for continued Good Shooting. Take care and stay well. UBIQUE!

Letter from the 3rd Canadian Division Commander regarding COVID-19, survey responses and our direction moving forward. ------------------------------------ Voici une lettre du Commandant de la 3ème Division concernant COVID-19, les résultats du sondages ainsi que la direction que la Division adoptera pour le future.

The CO of 1 RCHA, LCol Brassard, attended a demonstration put up by A and B Bty on the communication systems employed on the gun line. 1 RCHA has been the leader in the implementation of digital communications and has employed it in Canada and on operations abroad. ---- Le CO de 1 RCHA, LCol Brassard a assisté à une démonstration du système de communication employé par la gun line. Cette démonstration a été organisé par la bie A et B. Le 1er Régiment est le leader dans limplémentation de cette technologie digitales qui a été employé partout au Canada ainsi quen terrain opérationnel outre-mers.

During Ex READY GUNNER 20, members of the 1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery completed their annual C7 Personal Weapons Test (PWT) 3 range by day and by night. --- Lors de lEx READY GUNNER 20, les membres du 1er Régiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillerie ont complétés leur qualification annuelle Épreuve de Tir avec lArme Personnel (ETAP) de niveau 3. Ils ont aussi participés à un champ de tirs nocturne.

Congratulations to The Colonel Commandant Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, Brigadier General (retired) James Selbie OMM, CD, as he receives his third clasp... to the Canadian Forces Decoration from Commander Canadian Army, Lieutenant-General W.D. Eyre CMM, MSC, CD and Canadian Army Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer S. Hartnell, MMM, MSM, CD. The Canadian Forces Decoration is awarded to Officers and Non-Commissioned Members of the Canadian Forces who have completed twelve years of service. The decoration is awarded to all ranks, who have a good record of conduct. A clasp is awarded for every subsequent period of ten years of qualifying service which gives our Colonel Commandant over 42 years of dedicated and loyal service to the Canadian Armed Forces and in particular The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery. UBIQUE Félicitations au Colonel Commandant du Régiment royal de lArtillerie canadienne, le brigadier-général (retraité) James Selbie OMM, CD, recevant sa troisième barrette à la Décoration des Forces canadiennes du Commandant de lArmée canadienne, le lieutenant-général W.D. Eyre CMM, MSC, CD et du Sergent Major de lArmée canadienne, lAdjudant-Chef S. Hartnell, MMM, MSM, CD. La Décoration des Forces canadiennes est décernée aux officiers et aux militaires du rang des Forces canadiennes ayant complété douze années de service. Elle est décernée sans égard au grade, mais les récipiendaires doivent avoir une fiche de bonne conduite. Une agrafe (barrette) est remise pour chaque période subséquente de dix années de service, donnant ainsi à notre Colonel Commandant plus de 42 années de bons et loyaux services au sein des Forces armées canadiennes et particulièrement au Régiment Royal de lartillerie canadienne. UBIQUE

Des membres du 1er Régiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery effectuent des tirs sur différentes cibles dans le cadre du cours dartilleur au véhicule blindé lég...er de 25 mm. Ils utilisent le canon Bushmaster de 25 mm, la mitrailleuse coaxiale C6 et la mitrailleuse C9 montée sur pivot dans le secteur dentraînement de la Base des Forces canadiennes Shilo le 25 août 2020. Avr Jade Lefebvre, FCE, BFC Shilo

1 Royal Canadian Horse Artillery members shoot various targets on the 25mm Light Armoured Vehicle 6.0 Gunner Course, while operating 25mm Bushmaster Cannon, the... C6 Coaxial Machine Gun, and the C9 Pintle, at Canadian Forces Base Shilo Training Area, on August 25, 2020. Avr Jade Lefebvre OJE, CFB Shilo

Summer 2020 1 RCHA promoted two of their new officers to Lt and Capt, and granted one member his Commission as part of the Commissioning from the Ranks Plan (CFR) while promoting him to Lt. Congratulations to all three! -------------- Été 2020 - Le 1 RCHA a promu deux de ses nouveaux officiers au grade de lieutenant et de capitaine, et a accordé à un membre sa commission dans le cadre du Programme dintégration des officiers sortis du rang (PIOSR), tout en lui accordant le grade de lieutenant. Félicitations à tous les trois!

2PPCLI soldiers involved in LAV 6 turret gunners course

Louez le Seigneur et faites passer les munitions! Demander de laide nest jamais un signe de faiblesse. Vous serez surpris de constater de quelles façons un aumônier peut aider. Écoutez le balado ici pour en savoir plus : http://ow.ly/jUGN50B9KAw

Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition! Asking for help is never a sign of weakness. You will be surprised at the ways a padre can help. Hear more here: http://ow.ly/HWBl50B9KwS

Monday's reminder... --- Le rappel de lundi...... : Avr Jade Lefebvre

Sent on behalf of CO 1 RCHA / Envoyer en place du CO de 1 RCHA, I am running/walking a half-marathon to raise money for the Juno Beach Centre. A half-marathon is approximately 21 kilometres, and I am running/walking this distance in honour of all 21,000 Allied troops who landed on Juno Beach on June 6th 1944. You can support the Juno Beach Centre by pledging in support of me or by registering for this Remembrance Run fundraiser. To donate and help me achieve my fundraising g...oal go to my fundraising home page at this link https://www.runningroom.com/dashboard/giving/ You will see a box that says Make a Donation do so, and follow the instructions Thanks! UBIQUE! Ernest B. Beno, OMM, CD Brigadier-General, Retired -------------------------------------------- Je fais un demi-marathon en courant/marchant pour récueillir des fonds pour le Juno Beach Centre. Un demi marathon est 21 kilometres approximativement, et je fais ce défi en lhonneur de les 21,000 troupes Allies qui ont mis pied sur le champ de battaille a Juno Beach le 6 Juin 1944. Vous pouvez démontrer votre support à moi en registrant au Remembrance Run fundraiser. Pour fair un don, et maider a atteindre mon but, sil vous plait aller a ma page dacceuil a ce lien. https://www.runningroom.com/dashboard/giving/ Vous allez voir un boite qui dit (Make a Donation) clique dessus, et suit les instructions. Merci! UBIQUE! Ernest B. Beno, OMM, CD Brigadier-General, Retired

Do you find mask rules confusing? Here's a helpful clarification tool. Thanks 2e Division du Canada / 2nd Canadian Division! ----- Vous trouvez les règles relatives aux masques déroutantes ? Voici un outil de clarification utile. Merci #2divca!

BRIGADIER-GENERAL W.H. FLETCHER, OMM, SMV, CD Incoming Commander 3rd Canadian Division Born into a military family in 1972, Brigadier-General Fletcher joined th...e Canadian Forces in 1989 as a Private with 762 (Reserve) Electronic Warfare Squadron. Eschewing radios for machine guns, he enrolled into the Infantry with the Regular Force in May 1990. Brigadier-General Fletcher attended College Militaire Royal de St Jean from 1990-93 graduating from the Royal Military College in 1995 with a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering. Upon graduation he was posted to the Second Battalion Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI), deploying to Bosnia with the Lord Strathconas Horse (Royal Canadians) Battle Group in 1997. Posted to the Infantry School in Gagetown, NB in 2000, he served there until returning to Regimental duty with the First Battalion PPCLI in 2004. Promoted to Major in 2005, he commanded C Company and deployed to Afghanistan in 2006. It was during this tour that he was awarded the Star of Military Valour. Brigadier-General Fletcher attended the Joint Command and Staff Programme at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto, ON in 2007-08, graduating with a Masters in Defence Studies. Upon graduation, he served for a year as the Staff Officer to the Chief of Force Development at National Defence Headquarters. Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in 2009, he then served as the Executive Assistant to the Chief of the Land Staff. From June 2010 until June 2012, Brigadier-General Fletcher had the privilege of commanding the First Battalion Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry in Edmonton, AB. Upon leaving the First Battalion, Brigadier-General Fletcher served as the G3 of Land Force Western Area (now 3 Division) in Edmonton AB. Promoted to Colonel in 2013, he attended the National Security Programme at the Canadian Forces College. In July 2014 until June 2016 he served as the Special Advisor to the Chief of the Defence Staff after which he assumed command of 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group. Promoted to his current rank in May 2018, he assumed the duties of Deputy Commanding General Operations with XVIII Airborne Corps of the US Army at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Brigadier-General Fletcher is returning to the Army of the West, and on 14 August 2020, will become the Commander of 3rd Canadian Division. ----------------------------------------------------------- BRIGADIER-GÉNÉRAL W.H. FLETCHER, OMM, EVM, CD, nouveau commandant de la 3e Division du Canada Né dans une famille de militaires en 1972, le brigadier-général Fletcher s'enrôle comme soldat en 1989 dans le 762e Escadron de guerre électronique (Réserve) des Forces armées canadiennes. Préférant les mitrailleuses aux radios, il devient membre de l'infanterie dans la Force régulière en mai 1990. Le brigadier-général Fletcher fréquente le Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean de 1990 à 1993 et il obtient un baccalauréat en génie civil du Collège militaire royal de Kingston en 1995. À la fin de ses études universitaires, il est affecté au 2e Bataillon, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (2 PPCLI) et participe à un déploiement en Bosnie au sein du groupement tactique du Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) en 1997. Affecté à lÉcole d'infanterie de Gagetown (Nouveau-Brunswick) en 2000, il y travaille pendant quatre ans avant de reprendre ses fonctions régimentaires au 1er Bataillon, PPCLI en 2004. Promu au grade de major en 2005, il prend le commandement de la Compagnie C, puis part pour lAfghanistan en 2006. C'est au cours de cette période de service qu'il se voit décerner lÉtoile de la vaillance militaire. De 2007 à 2008, il suit le Programme de commandement et d'état-major interarmées au Collège des Forces canadiennes de Toronto (Ontario), où il obtient une maîtrise en études de la défense. Après avoir reçu son diplôme, il sert pendant un an comme officier détat-major auprès du chef Développement des forces au Quartier général de la Défense nationale. À sa promotion au grade de lieutenant-colonel en janvier 2009, il est nommé chef de cabinet du chef détat-major de lArmée. De juin 2010 à juin 2012, le brigadier-général Fletcher a le privilège de commander le 1er Bataillon, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry à Edmonton (Alberta). À son départ du 1er Bataillon, il est nommé au poste de G3 du Secteur de lOuest de la Force terrestre (rebaptisé la 3e Division), aussi à Edmonton. Après avoir été promu colonel en 2013, il suit le programme de sécurité nationale au Collège des Forces canadiennes. De juillet 2014 à juin 2016, il sert comme conseiller spécial auprès du chef détat-major de la Défense, après quoi il devient commandant du 1er Groupe-brigade mécanisé du Canada. Il est promu à son grade actuel en mai 2018 et assume les fonctions de général commandant adjoint Opérations avec le XVIII Airborne Corps de lArmée des ÉtatsUnis à Fort Bragg, en Caroline du Nord. Le brigadier-général Fletcher retourne à lArmée de lOuest et, le 14 août 2020, il deviendra le commandant de la 3e Division du Canada.

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Theres a reason Canadians are known as some of the best shooters in the world. Check out the latest episode of the Canadian Army Podcast to learn how Canadians... become elite marksmen. Click here to subscribe to the podcast and to make sure you don't miss any new episodes: http://army-armee.forces.gc.ca//news-pu/army-podcast.page

Posted to Shilo? If you are arriving here from any point east of Manitoba or from an international location, you AND YOUR FAMILY MUST quarantine for 14 days before resuming/starting normal activity and work. This is a provincial requirement with VERY few exceptions. Please be sure to build that into your relocation plans. https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/protection/soe.html Affecté à Shilo? Si vous arrivez ici d'un point situé à l'est du Manitoba ou de linternational, vous ET... VOTRE FAMILLE DEVEZ être mis en quarantaine pendant 14 jours avant de reprendre normalement vos activités et votre travail. Il s'agit d'une exigence provinciale, à quelques exceptions près. Veillez à en tenir compte dans vos plans de relocalisation. https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/protection/soe.fr.html

Aujourdhui, cest la Journée nationale des casques bleus au Canada en lhonneur de ceux qui ont servi dans le cadre de missions internationales à lappui dopé...rations de la paix et de sécurité. Au cours des six dernières décennies, plus de 125 000 Canadiens ont participé à des dizaines de missions partout dans le monde dans des endroits comme la Corée, Chypre, la Bosnie et plus encore. Merci à ceux qui ont servi et à ceux qui continuent de le faire. See more

Today is the UNs International Day of World Indigenous Peoples. This years theme celebrates the resiliency of Indigenous communities during the COVID-19 pande...mic. Using traditional knowledge and skills, Indigenous communities in Canada are working together to flatten the curve. The Canadian Rangers, made up of Indigenous and non-Indigenous members, are working with communities to ensure the safety of all members during this crisis. : Army Public Affairs

Today is the 70th anniversary of 2 RCHA! The CO, LCol Sarah Heer, and Canada's Senior Serving Gunner, LGen Mike Rouleau, would like to extend their best wishes ...to all members of the Regimental family on this special occasion. _______________________ To the Past, Present and Future 2 RCHA members and Families, Over the past 7 days, we have celebrated the accomplishments of 2 RCHA throughout the last 70 years, marking each decade with a day of recognition on our social media platforms. This has culminated in each Battery recognizing and observing this momentous anniversary in their own, unique activities today. It is with great esteem that I say that what 2 RCHA has accomplished throughout its storied history is truly awesome in the literal sense of the word. The RSM and I continue to be impressed and inspired by the ongoing accomplishments of this Regimental family and we are sincerely humbled and honoured to be able to lead 2 RCHA into the next 70 years. On 27 July 2020, 2 RCHA stood up Task Force UNIFIER, in preparation for deployment to the Ukraine, marking the first foray into the next chapter in the 2 RCHA history books. As the Lead Mounting Unit for the Task Force, 2 RCHA will again have the privilege and responsibility to lead Canadian Soldiers into the fray. In addition to Task Force Ukraine, E Battery is currently deployed to Latvia as part of Operation REASSURANCE in support of NATO operations in the region, we have 5 members from across the Regiment currently deployed in the Middle East on Operation IMPACT and BC Y Battery is deployed to Mali as part of Operation PRESENCE. As has come to be expected of 2 RCHA, we are truly living up to the regimental motto of the Artillery, UBIQUE. As the sun sets on the first 7 decades of 2 RCHA accomplishments and we set our sights towards the next 70 years, the RSM and I would like to convey our intense pride to be at the helm of the 2 RCHA family. The contributions, sacrifices and impact that 2 RCHA has consistently brought to the fight have been, and continue to be, felt all over the globe, with members of 2 RCHA regularly giving everything they have to ensure the peace and security for those requiring it. From Korea, through Germany, Cyprus, Former Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, and now Eastern Europe, 2 RCHA has been at the forefront of every major Canadian Military Engagement since its inception in 1950 and will continue to serve in whatever capacity it is called to going forward. Thank you for your continued hard work, dedication and commitment to each other and to this Regimental Family, Happy 70th Anniversary! UBIQUE, LCol Sarah Heer Commanding Officer, 2 RCHA ________________________ Garrison Petawawa Garnison Petawawa 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group / 2 Groupe-brigade mécanisé du Canada4th Canadian Division - 4e Division du Canada The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery RCAA - AARC - Artillery

Production has started on our future Armoured Combat Support Vehicles. The contract was awarded less than a year ago, and already work is well underway. We can...t wait for the first vehicle to roll off the production line in December 2020. https://www.canada.ca//production-of-armoured-combat-suppo

Please join us here at 11:00 MST on July 30, 2020, as we mark the Change of Command at 3 PPCLI. --- Veuillez nous rejoindre ici à 11h00 MST le 30 juillet 2020, alors que nous célébrons la passation de commandement au 3 PPCLI.

Podcasts and running are a winning combination. Listen to our newest podcast about the 2020 Canada Army Run to hear about this years virtual race. Subscribe at: http://army-armee.forces.gc.ca//news-pu/army-podcast.page

17 July 2020 1 RCHA celebrated C Batterys Change of Appointment from MWO Attrux to MWO Reinders. Congratulations to the outgoing BSM for the contribution she made to the Battery and Regiment over the past three years, and we wish her the best on her next posting. --------------------------------- Le 17 Juillet 2020 1 RCHA a célébré le changement dappointement pour la Batterie C du AdjuM Attrux au AdjuM Reinders. Félicitation au SMB pour les contributions quelle a faite pour la Batterie et pour le Régiment au cours des trois dernières années, et on lui souhaite que le meilleur pour son poste.

Today marks the transfer of authority ceremony for the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff from LGen Jean-Marc Lanthier to LGen Mike Rouleau. "Lieutenant-General R...ouleau's accession to the post of VCDS is an historical first for a Gunner. Today is a proud one for The Royal Regiment. Ceci, c'est un jour fier pour Le Régiment royal. Bon tir, Artilleur principal en service! Good Shooting Senior Serving Gunner!" The/Le Colonel Commandant RCA/ de L'ARC #royalcanadianartillery See more

Initially signed and prepared for presentation in 2018 and 2019, these military commendations were presented recently to six of seven military members at 1RCHA.... 3 Cdn Div DComd BGen Dave Awalt, during a Friday afternoon visit to 1RCHA, presented the seven commendations. He did apologize for the tardiness of the presentations, noting some of the recipients have been promoted since their actions led to being recommended for the commendations. "We have to do a better job of presenting these," he offered, adding 3 Cdn Div needs to visit CFB Shilo more often in the future. 3 Cdn Div commendations 1RCHA soldiers received were signed by 3 Cdn Div Comd BGen Stephen Lacroix, while the Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC) Commendation was signed by Comd LGen Michael Rouleau. The lone Commander Canadian Army commendation was signed by Canadian Army Comd LGen Wayne Eyre. Welcoming BGen Awalt to CFB Shilo were A/CO Maj Scott Youngson, the 2IC once incoming CO LCol David Brassard arrives in August, and A/RSM MWO Jason Tomlinson. Here are the recipients of the commendations presented during an outdoor awards and honours ceremony following COVID-19 presentation protocols: In recognition of Bdr Nathaniel Ironman's community involvement with the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation chapter of the Bear Clan Patrol since 2018, he received a 3 Cdn Div Command Team Commendation. As a volunteer and founding member of the Bear Clan Patrol, he used traditional indigenous practices to provide strength and stability to him hometown in the midst of a crisis related to the community's health and well-being. With B Bty, Bdr Ironman's volunteer work positively shaped community progress and brought great credit to 3 Cdn Div. Sgt Dustin Desroches and Sgt Robert Kennis both received a 3 Cdn Div Command Team Commendation. On Dec. 29, 2018, then MBdr Desrochers and Sgt Kennis of 1RCHA responded to, and aided in controlling, the scene of a tractor trailer accident between Revelstoke and Roger's Pass, BC. With the support of other military members on scene, Sgt Desroches immediately treated the driver's injuries, contacted 911 to report the motor vehicle collision (MVC), and completed an effective handover to Emergency Services upon their arrival, bringing credit to 3 Cdn Div. At the MVC scene, Sgt Kennis secured the area while assessing the dangers, supervised the recovery of the driver, and was also part of the handover to Emergency Services. Capt Keun Woo Kang also garnered a 3 Cdn Div Command Team Commendation in recognition of his investment as a Designated Assistant on two occasions during the fall of 2918. As a CAF representative to the next of kin, and the next of kin's ambassador to the chain of command, Capt Kang provided exceptional support to the members and their families during an emotional time, while keeping his Chain of Command fully apprised as each situation evolved, ensuring the needs of the families were treated as priority at all times. Capt Kang's dedication to duty brought credit to 3 Cdn Div. Sgt D.R. Fischer received his CJOC Command Commendation while deployed to Latvia from August to November 2017 as part of Canada's contribution to the enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group. As the Supply Technician then as MCpl Fischer with Z Bty, he superbly planned, executed, and tracked equipment transfers and demonstrated the Canadian Armed Forces' fire support capability on the international stage. He also assumed responsibility for developing Z Bty's deployed Defence Resource Management Information System, which not only set the conditions for success for this initial rotation but for subsequent rotations as well. His exemplary dedication and technical expertise reflected great credit upon him and CJOC. Another CJOC commendation was presented to Capt Charles Gresl. Then MWO Gresl was deployed to Latvia from August to November 2017 as part of Canada's contribution to the NATO deterrent in the Baltic. As the Z Bty BSM within the Enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group, he fostered strong esprit de corps and was key to the planning and execution of the battery's deployment, making it ready to conduct live-fire exercises within two months. His superb leadership and vast technical expertise reflected great credit upon him and CJOC. Maj Trevor Michelsen, who works out the RCA Museum, was the lone recipient of a Commander Canadian Army commendation presented by the Canadian Army Comd LGen Eyre. His CCA commendation read "from August 2016 to present, Maj Michelsen has been serving as the Regimental Major for the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery. During this time, he demonstrated outstanding dedication and initiative in the preservation of the RCA's heritage and traditions. Through his efforts, long forgotten traditions have been brought back anew and new initiatives have been furthered that bring the Corps into the 21st Century, bringing credit to the Canadian Army." See more

10 July 2020 - The DComd 3 Cdn Div, BGen Awalt, visited 1 RCHA to recognize seven outstanding members for the exemplary conduct which they demonstrated. A short Honours & Awards parade was held where the General inspected and addressed our members and spectators. *Photos and videos (links in comments) courtesy of Shilo Stag. **French translation to follow

#CeJourLà au petit matin du 10 juillet 1943, des soldats canadiens, britanniques, et américains ont foulé les rives de la Sicile et que la campagne dItalie a c...ommencé. La prise de la Sicile était une étape importante de leffort de guerre des Alliés, et elle a contribué à la chute du dictateur de lItalie, Benito Mussolini. Les combats en Sicile allaient durer plus de quatre semaines, en terrain difficile et montagneux, et ils ont coûté la vie de presque 600 Canadiens. Pour en savoir davantage sur la campagne dItalie : https://www.veterans.gc.ca///italian-campaign/history/pish Bibliothèque et Archives Canada

#OnThisDay in the early morning of July 10th, 1943, Canadian, British, and American troops landed on the shores of Sicily and the Italian Campaign began. Taking... Sicily was an important step in the Allies' war effort, and contributed to the fall of Italys dictator Benito Mussolini. The fighting in Sicily would last for more than four weeks in difficult, mountainous terrain, and came at the price of nearly 600 Canadian lives. Read more about the Italian Campaign: https://www.veterans.gc.ca///italian-campaign/history/pish Library and Archives Canada

8 July 2020 Congratulations to 1 RCHAs newest Sergeant! ---------------------------------- 8 Juillet 2020 - Félicitations au nouveau Sergent du 1 RCHA!

We stand on guard for thee!

The RCA Museum will be open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:15 pm. effective Monday, August 24th, masks must be worn by all visitors. Anyone wanting acces...s to the museum or kitshop MUST book an appointment. The RCA Museum: 204-765-3000 ext 3570 or 4563 1RCHA Kitshop: 204-765-3000 ext 3533 Visitors must adhere to the strict screening process before entrance is permitted. Physical distancing of two metres is required at all times. Hand sanitize before entering the museum. Only self-guided tours available at this time. Masks are to be worn in the museum. Contactless interact and credit card payments accepted no cash accepted at this time. Maximum of 20 visitors allowed in the museum at a time. Maximum of 5 people, one group or family allowed in an exhibit at a time. Group sizes will be limited to no more than 10 people. Sanitization stations are placed throughout the museum. A strict no-touch policy is in place in the museum and on the museum grounds. A maximum of 20 visitors in the gun park at a time. Visitors are to use the self-screening tool before entering. https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/

24 June 2020 Due to a technical glitch with the camera, pictures are not available. 1 RCHA would like to congratulate these well deserving soldiers on their recent promotions. -------------------------------- 24 juin 2020 - En raison d'un problème technique avec l'appareil photo, les photos ne sont pas disponibles. Le 1er RCHA tient à féliciter ces soldats pour leurs récentes promotions. MWO/ Adjm Fiander... WO/ Adj Aikens WO/ Adj Hawkins Sgt Cooney Sgt Hurak Sgt Maltais Sgt Smith MBdr/ BdrC Lefebvre See more

1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group change of command // Changement de commandement du 1er Groupe-brigade mécanisé du Canada

NEWS BREAK - IMPORTANT Visitor prohibition restriction to be rescinded... Shilo Stag Restricted access to this Base during the COVID-19 pandemic will be rescinded effective June 22, according to BComd LCol Jeff Lyttle. "We are authorized to rescind the visitor prohibition restriction at CFB Shilo and we will therefore be adopting a more open Base posture," he announced June 19. "The Commissionaires will cease identification checks at the south gate. "RP Ops will be removing the barriers and verifying the condition of the northern access. The north gate will reopen as soon as possible once the change in posture occurs." This does not negate the requirement for proper bookings for appointments to use the GSH or tee times at the Shilo Country Club, but rather allows for visitors such as family to now be authorized to access the Base. "Visitors will be allowed to come onto the Base with the reminder that anyone who is symptomatic should call Tele Health for civilians or 11 CF H Svc if military," he explained. "The Bases policy on self-isolation mirrors that of the province of Manitoba for travellers heading into eastern Canada or returning from it." LCol Lyttle added, "IAW with the provincial plan for phase three of 'Restoring Safe Services,' they will be required to self-isolate for 14 days." For Base services, according to LCol Lyttle, "we will still be taking steps to enable contact tracing and the appointment bookings discussed as part of our business resumption plan will remain in effect." If soldiers and their families have questions or concerns about the opening of the Base to visitors then the Base G3 Maj Talon Desjardins or BComd will be happy to assist. "Thank-you for your patience," he offered following more than 90 days of Base lockdown which started March 13. PHOTOS FROM WHEN THE BASE WENT INTO LOCKDOWN, WITH THE NORTH GATE CLOSED AND ONLY ACCESS VIA SOUTH GATE