Esprit de Corps

08/23/2025

CH-146 Griffon of 430 Squadron prepares to take off from Trans North Helicopters helipad to conduct mountain flight operations training, as part of OP NANOOK-TAKUNIQ 2025.

Credit: 8 Wing Imaging, Canadian Armed Forces

08/21/2025

A proud milestone for Royal Canadian Navy 🇨🇦⚓ HMCS Robert Hampton Gray, the 6th & final Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel, joins the fleet. Built for Arctic sovereignty, global security & international operations, these ships strengthen Canada’s presence at sea.

Read more: https://www.espritdecorps.ca/in-the-news/royal-canadian-navy-accepts-the-sixth-arctic-and-offshore-patrol-vessel

08/21/2025

Technicians perform maintenance on a CH-146 as part of OP NANOOK-TAKUNIQ 2025, at Trans North Helicopters helipad, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory.

Credit: Sailor First Class Mélyssa Denis-Trépanier

08/21/2025

🇨🇦 Canadians believe in giving back! A new poll shows strong support for mandatory national service in health, environment & youth roles—though military service is less popular. Could a national program unite youth, strengthen communities & support the CAF? 💪

READ MORE: https://www.espritdecorps.ca/on-target-4/on-target-canadian-armed-forces-make-national-service-mandatory-to-boost-the-ranks

08/20/2025

🚢❄️ A historic moment for Canadian shipbuilding! Chantier Davie has kicked off construction of the Polar Max icebreaker, built in collaboration with Helsinki Shipyard. This project will strengthen Arctic sovereignty, create thousands of jobs, and redefine Canada’s maritime future.

Read more: https://www.espritdecorps.ca/industry-updates/polar-max-steel-cutting-launches-construction-phase-for-canadas-flagship-polar-max-icebreaker

Canadian Coast Guard

08/20/2025

Members of HMCS MARGARET BROOKE and the Canadian Antarctic Research Expedition (CARE), observe nearby icebergs from the flight deck as the ship transits to Adelaide Island, Antarctica, during Operation PROJECTION.

Photo by: Corporal Connor Bennett, Canadian Armed Forces Photo.

08/19/2025

Commander Teri Share, Commanding Officer of HMCS MARGARET BROOKE, observes a safe route through the icy waters as the ship transits to Rothera Research Station, Adelaide Island, Antarctica, during Operation PROJECTION.

Photo by: Corporal Connor Bennett, Canadian Armed Forces Photo.

08/19/2025

Canada dives into a massive defence upgrade 🌊⚓️ PM Mark Carney plans to replace the aging Victoria-class subs with up to 12 new Arctic-ready submarines. Price tag? $100B. The question—can Canada train enough submariners to sail them?

Read more: https://www.espritdecorps.ca/feature/new-submarines-will-test-prime-minister-carneys-defence-plan

08/19/2025

Turn your experience into knowledge — A team of researchers is seeking to learn more about pain management among individuals who have completed their military service 🍁🎖️
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08/18/2025

The majority of Canadians polled are in favour of mandatory service. This could be the answer to the CAF's personnel crisis.

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08/18/2025

Big progress in Canadian shipbuilding 🚢❄️ Seaspan has completed a key design milestone for the Canadian Coast Guard Multi-Purpose Icebreakers. Up to 16 next-gen vessels will strengthen Canada’s Arctic presence and maritime safety. Seaspan is also teaming up with international partners to deliver advanced icebreakers abroad.

Read more: https://www.espritdecorps.ca/feature/new-icebreakers-and-plans-for-continental-defence-corvettes-in-canadas-future

08/17/2025

A search and rescue technician exits a 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron CC-130H Hercules at altitude during a practice free fall jump over the skies at Key West, Florida during Key West SAREX 2025.

Photo by Corporal Raj Dhagat, Canadian Armed Forces Photo