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Teamwork makes the dream work!

Our #PhotoOfTheWeek captures members of the SWOAD (Ship Without Air Detachment) Team assisting the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in preparing the embarked Canadian Coast Guard Bell 429 GlobalRanger helicopter on the flight deck of HMCS Robert Hampton Gray during Operation NANOOK-NUNAKPUT.

Behind every successful mission is a team of dedicated people working together. By sharing their skills, supporting one another, and stepping up when needed, members help keep operations running smoothly and demonstrate that teamwork truly is one of our greatest strengths.

📸 Corporal Mitchell Paquette A red Canadian Coast Guard Bell 429 GlobalRanger helicopter sits on the flight deck of HMCS Robert Hampton Gray at sea. One crew member stands on a maintenance platform beside the helicopter while another crew member reaches up from the deck, handing over a piece of equipment. Calm ocean waters and a pale sky form the background. by @cjoc_coic

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Firepower with precision.

Throwback to Multinational Brigade Latvia showing some real firepower at the range this summer during routine zeroing drills. Canadian and allied armour showed off their skills. Our armoured contingent is one of many contributions and modern capabilities the Canadian Army is providing to the Brigade.

We continue to #DeterAndDefend on NATO's Eastern Flank.

Tank nerds, can you recognize them all? A tank is firing a large shell with a bright muzzle flash on a dirt field near a forest. by @cjoc_coic

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Move then dress!

“Emergency Flying Stations” is a high-intensity damage control drill Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) warships, like HMCS Regina, conduct to maintain readiness in the event of an aircraft emergency at sea.

Even while deployed to the Indo-Pacific region on Operation HORIZON, HMCS Regina and its crew are sharpening their skills and refining core practices by keeping up with this crucial routine training.

This dedication to continuous improvement is what enables HMCS Regina and other RCN ships to safely and effectively respond in the unlikely event of an emergency at sea, keeping the ship afloat and the mission moving.

#OpHORIZON #ExcellenceAtSea #IndoPacific A member of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Regina anchors the ship’s embarked CH-148 Cyclone helicopter to the flight deck as part of an Emergency Flying Stations exercise while deployed to the Indo-Pacific region on Operation Horizon on 27 September, 2026. by @cjoc_coic

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Live-fire from the skies, ready to defend at sea.

While deployed to the Indo-Pacific region on Operation HORIZON, HMCS Regina’s embarked CH-148 Cyclone, callsign BRONCO, recently conducted live-fire training with the C6 General Purpose Machine Gun as part of Exercise PACIFIC VANGUARD 2026.

Equipped with a door-mounted C6, the CH-148 Cyclone provides a key capability boost, expanding self-defence, surface surveillance, and force protection options for His Majesty’s Canadian Ships deployed in complex maritime environments.

These high-tempo live-fire drills aren't just practice; they’re how the @rcaf_arc and @royalcannavy maintain operational readiness and promote regional peace and security together at sea.

📸Corporal Rebecca Mainardi

#OpHORIZON #Indo-Pacific #ExPACVAN Captain Kane Cracknell, an Air Combat Systems Officer embarked upon His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Regina, fires a C6 General Purpose Machine Gun from the ship’s CH-148 Cyclone helicopter while deployed to the Indo-Pacific region on Operation HORIZON supporting Exercise PACIFIC VANGUARD on 7 September, 2026. by @cjoc_coic

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#InternationalDayForDisasterRiskReduction 🔥🌊❄️🌪️

Today, we recognize the importance of reducing disaster risks and strengthening community resilience.

Preparedness begins at the local, municipal, provincial, and territorial levels, where authorities lead efforts to prevent, respond to, and recover from natural disasters.

Through #OpLENTUS, the Canadian Armed Forces can provide support when requested by governments and when military capabilities are needed to complement civilian response efforts. Canadian Armed Forces members and airport personnel assist evacuees beside a Royal Canadian Air Force transport aircraft at Hamilton Airport. Civilians from the remote community of Fort Hope gather with personal belongings near the aircraft’s open cargo ramp as luggage and supplies are unloaded on the tarmac. by @cjoc_coic

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#TriviaTuesday 🤔💡

Did you know the Canadian Armed Forces has a station in one of the most isolated places on Earth? 🌎

Can you guess the Canadian province or territory where CFS Alert is stationed?

Hint: Latitude: 82°N A rectangular building covered in snow at Canadian Forces Station Alert in the High Arctic. A large sign on the front of the building reads "Canadian Forces Station ALERT" and identifies it as the northernmost permanent settlement on Earth. The sun is low behind the building, creating a bright glow against the snowy landscape. by @cjoc_coic

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Today, as Canadians gather with loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving, we express our deepest gratitude to all Canadian Armed Forces members 🇨🇦🍁

Whether you’re at home or abroad this year, we hope you're feeling thankful, connected, and appreciated. Happy Thanksgiving!

💬 Show your appreciation—drop a message of thanks below to someone serving. Your words can make a world of difference. Members of the 1 Wing Tactical Air Detachment wearing camouflage uniforms stands outdoors in a snowy setting in front of a Chinook green military helicopter. Several members hold a large Canadian flag in the center of the group. The helicopter’s rotor blades extend above the group under clear winter sunlight. by @cjoc_coic

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🎶 Music speaks every language.
Musicians from the Royal 22e Régiment Band joined the Latvian National Armed Forces Orchestras for the Northern Mosaic concerts, connecting with local communities and highlighting the enduring friendship between Canada and Latvia.
Through culture, collaboration, and shared experiences, music continues to bring people together. 🇨🇦🇱🇻
📸 Cpl Bartchouk, TFL imagery technician

🎶 La musique est un langage universel.
Des musiciennes de La Musique du Royal 22e Régiment se sont jointes aux orchestres des Forces armées nationales lettones pour les concerts Northern Mosaic, créant des liens avec les communautés locales et mettant en lumière l’amitié durable entre le Canada et la Lettonie.
Grâce à la culture, à la collaboration et aux expériences partagées, la musique continue de rassembler les gens. 🇨🇦🇱🇻
📸 Cpl Bartchouk, Technicien en imagerie de la FOL taken in Madona, Latvia by @cjoc_coic

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Esquimalt, they’re home! ⚓️🇨🇦

After sailing approximately 30,000 nautical miles since leaving Esquimalt in June, @hmcs.ncsmottawa is finally home!

From RIMPAC 2026 and working alongside allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific, to supporting Canada’s defence in northern waters, the crew had one busy deployment.

Today, family, friends and shipmates were there to welcome them home and celebrate their return.

Welcome home, HMCS Ottawa!

#HelpLeadFight #WeTheNavy by @cjoc_coic

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❄️ Across snow-covered ground and under Arctic skies, Canadian Armed Forces soldiers put winter warfare skills to the test during #OpNANOOKNUNAKPUT 2026.

This week's #PhotoOfTheWeek captures Land Task Force members conducting a dismounted platoon attack training scenario in the vicinity of Crystal City near Resolute Bay, Nunavut, strengthening readiness where conditions are as challenging as the mission.

📸 Corporal Gwyneth Lovell, Canadian Armed Forces Canadian Armed Forces infantry soldiers in camouflage move along a snow-covered road during a dismounted platoon attack training exercise in Nunavut. Several soldiers are spread out across the Arctic landscape, carrying equipment as they advance over snow-covered terrain under a pale sky. by @cjoc_coic

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Friends don’t let friends run out of fuel.⛽

In the Indo-Pacific region, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Regina took part in an impromptu Task Group Exercise with His Majesty’s Australian Ships Perth and Stuart and His Majesty’s New Zealand Ship (HMNZS) Te Mana while conducting a replenishment at sea with HMNZS Aotearoa.

This took place during HMCS Regina’s deployment on Operation HORIZON, Canada’s military approach to promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photos 📷: Corporal Rebecca Mainardi, Canadian Armed Forces An aerial view of HMCS Regina, His Majesty’s New Zealand Ships Aotearoa and Te Mana, and His Majesty’s Australian Ships Perth and Stuart in the ocean. by @cjoc_coic

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📍 Saglek, Newfoundland and Labrador

On Operation NANOOK-QIMAAVIVUT, Royal Canadian Air Force and German Air Force (Luftwaffe) teams conducted an airfield surface assessment and reconnaissance in Saglek, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Alongside them, Canadian Rangers from 5 Canadian Ranger Patrol Group conducted wildlife patrols, helping keep the assessment team safe as they worked.

Through activities like these, the Canadian Armed Forces is gathering information that improves how we plan, sustain, and operate forces in the North. A Royal Canadian Air Force member wearing a high-visibility vest operates a drill while a German Air Force member assists during an airfield surface assessment in Saglek, Newfoundland and Labrador, as part of Operation NANOOK-QIMAAVIVUT. by @cjoc_coic

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