Channel Title: Canadian Armed Forces Channel Description: Welcome to the official YouTube Channel of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). 🇨🇦 The CAF are composed of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Navy, and the Royal Canadian Air Force. Forces members are proud to serve Canada by defending its values, interests and sovereignty at home and abroad. They support freedom, democracy, the rule of law and human rights around the world. Join the Canadian Armed Forces! 💪➡️ https://forces.ca/en/ To learn more about the CAF and the Department of National Defence, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence.html We always want to hear from you, but don’t forget to keep your comments relevant and respectful. Read our full Terms and Conditions to avoid having your comments removed or your account being blocked. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/terms-conditions.html#toc7 <video> Happy Holidays from the Defence Team Leaders Description: The Minister, Chief of Defence Staff, Deputy Minister, and CAF Chief Warrant Officer express their gratitude for the dedication and service of all our civilian and military members. Thank you for your invaluable contributions. Wishing you a restful holiday season. </video> <video> 60 seconds with PO 2 Mike Sideroff Description: Ever wondered how the CAF keeps their medical and dental equipment up and running, at home and abroad? Spend #60Seconds with PO2 Mike Sideroff to learn all about life as a Biomedical Electronics Technologist in the CAF. </video> <video> CAF Story | Reaching new heights Description: “I was able to get a different perspective and see a sense of what it actually meant to serve your country and to have that service before self-mentality.” MCpl Jennifer Bailey stood guard as part of the National Sentry Program in 2021, 24 years after her father was a Sentry! She describes what it meant to connect her journeys with his and how her pride in the role will stay with her for the rest of her life. As an Aerospace Control Operator, MCpl Bailey joined the CAF to challenge herself to reach new heights. Follow her journey working in a control tower and coordinating the movement of military and civilian air and ground traffic on an airfield. Learn more about what it takes to become an Aerospace Control Operator: https://forces.ca/en/career/aerospace-control-operator/ En français : https://youtu.be/z50KW0KHAdg #MyCAFStory #NationalSentryProgram #LestWeForget #CanadaRemembers #CAF </video> <video> Holiday message from the Honourable Bill Blair Description: The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, is wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to Canadian Armed Forces members, and the entire Defence Team. On behalf of all Canadians, thank you for everything you do. En français : https://youtu.be/F6F1EJihSCQ </video> <video> Defence Team News | 8 January 2025 Description: Fuelling more than just airplanes! ✈️ Exercise RAMSTEIN FLAG 24 was all about fuelling collaboration and teamwork between #NATO allies. Captain Heather Sutherland explains how training together allows us to reach new heights! #RAMSTEINFLAG24 #StrongerTogether </video> <video> 60 seconds with Maj Foster Description: Spend #60Seconds with Maj Andrew Foster while he prepares for #OpHOHOHO. Stick around to see Maj Foster and the rest of the crew pick up Santa and his elves at 1 Wing Headquarters in Kingston, flying them to Kingston Health Sciences Centre to deliver toys to children in hospital. En français : https://youtu.be/J3TeA4LPCCE </video> <video> Defence Team News | 27 November 2024 Description: On September 23, 2024, #HMCSVancouver made history by performing the Royal Canadian Navy’s first rearmament of missiles outside of Canada and the United States at Broome Port Jetty, Australia. This significant event is part of #OpHORIZON, a comprehensive Canadian Armed Forces operation aimed at promoting peace, stability, and the rules-based international order across the Indo-Pacific region. 🤝🚢 🌊 #WeTheNavy </video> <video> RCAF ASMR courtesy of 3 Wing Bagotville Description: Enjoy the sounds of a CF-18 Hornet taking off from Canadian Forces Base Bagotville's runway on October 10, 2024. #military #rcaf #asmr </video> <video> Pathfinders: mission before self Description: Warning: May cause increased desire to become a Patrol Pathfinder in the Canadian Armed Forces. Imagine being in uncomfortable circumstances with minimal rest during long periods of time. Could you push through the physical and mental rigors and put the mission before self? Patrol Pathfinders are experts at insertion and extraction techniques by air, land, or sea. Their advanced skillsets are essential to penetrate areas of interest and provide the intimate knowledge and situational awareness required for the effective insertion of fighting forces. Check out what it really takes to be a Patrol Pathfinder. En français : https://youtu.be/v1eQ1R59Ke0 </video> <video> 60 Seconds with CAF Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann Description: CAF Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann joined us for #60Seconds! Listen in to learn more about why he joined the CAF, the most rewarding part of being CAF CWO, his favourite food, and more! En français : https://youtu.be/MMR9D334c0I </video> <video> Defence Team News | 16 January 2025 Description: As part of #OpUNIFIER, a CAF member helped coordinate training for Armed Forces of Ukraine soldiers to use and maintain Armoured Combat Support Vehicles donated by Canada. These variants were built for MEDEVAC and frontline support, vital for protecting personnel and aiding efforts on the battlefield. </video> <video> Happy Holidays from the Chief of the Defence Staff and CAF Chief Warrant Officer. Description: The Chief of the Defence Staff and CAF Chief Warrant Officer extend their warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season. Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated – thank you for making a difference each and every day. </video> <video> CAF Sports- Kicking off with Capt Harvey-Burgess Description: Learn how Captain Harvey-Burgess combined her passion for sports with a career in the Canadian Armed Forces to compete and represent Canada on the world stage through the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM). ⚽🍁 En français: https://youtu.be/OX8PTlNwjoQ </video> <video> CAF Sports – On the ball with Cpl Aucoin Description: Sports in the Canadian Armed Forces are more than just a way to stay fit. They develop core military attributes such as teamwork, self-discipline, leadership, esprit de corps, perseverance, and resilience. Cpl Wesley Aucoin, a Firefighter in the @RCAF_ARC and soccer player who represented Canada at the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) Military World Games shares how his career in the CAF has helped him reach new goals. ⚽ Learn more about the CAF Sports program: https://cfmws.ca/sport-fitness-rec/sports?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4LTojbLZiQMVDFtHAR3vTShREAAYASAAEgKM4PD_BwE #CAFSports #military #sports #cism En français: https://youtu.be/pCW-7u7A4HE </video> <video> Remembrance Day 2024 message from the Minister of National Defence Description: On Remembrance Day, Canadians pause to honour members of the Canadian Armed Forces, past and present, for their service and sacrifice. They have bravely defended our borders, protected our citizens, and stood ready in the face of challenges at home and abroad. #CanadaRemembers </video>

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Welcome to the official YouTube Channel of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). 🇨🇦

The CAF are composed of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Navy, and the Royal Canadian Air Force. Forces members are proud to serve Canada by defending its values, interests and sovereignty at home and abroad. They support freedom, democracy, the rule of law and human rights around the world.

Join the Canadian Armed Forces! 💪➡️ https://forces.ca/en/

To learn more about the CAF and the Department of National Defence, visit:
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence.html

We always want to hear from you, but don’t forget to keep your comments relevant and respectful. Read our full Terms and Conditions to avoid having your comments removed or your account being blocked. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/terms-conditions.html#toc7

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