Publications: Maple Leaf - Afghanistan Special, The
The Maple Leaf is the weekly newspaper of the Department of National Defence Canada and the Canadian Forces. Distributed worldwide, the newspaper covers news and features about domestic and international operations. It can also be viewed on-line at www.forces.gc.ca .
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544 hits
10.22.2008
#11-35 • U.S. aircraft take to the skies for National SAREX 2008 • Canadians battle in Passchendaele - again • The Canadian / New Zealand troop exchange
418 hits
10.15.2008
#11-34 • Top shots get together • Flag survives Boer War, eBay • Pace of ops high at 14 Wing • Deployed soldiers bring colour to desert
564 hits
10.08.2008
#11-33 • Helping Haiti • Kit protects soldiers while the keep watch • Engineer leaves lab for Afghanistan • Caring for our own
501 hits
10.01.2008
#11-32 • New tech helps gun troop fight, protect • CF pers train on COOPERATIVE SPIRIT 2008 • Air Force history lives in Hawk One • Cooks juggle menus to satisfy troops
572 hits
09.24.2008
#11-31 • Military runs in toughest adventure race in Canada • Addressing a very special audience • Sailors map coral reef • Small but mighty unit
395 hits
09.17.2008
#11-30 • 4 CF members killed, 12 injured in Afghanistan • Air Evacuation team treat Gustav evacuees • Horror & Hope • Sacrifice Medal receives Royal approval • Battle Honours for Afghanistan? • Racing the sun in the Gobi Desert
401 hits
09.10.2008
#11-29 • Op NANOOK • Cdn warship escorts food relief vessels to Somalia • CF-led op disrupts insurgents • Heron to provide unique intelligence to commanders • Helping women at the Sarpoza Prison, Afghanistan
409 hits
08.20.2008
#11-28 • RIMPAC: Preparing forces to work together • Canada, UK hold Army Staff Talks • Getting these helicopters quickly will save lives
267 hits
08.06.2008
#11-27 • Nijmegen 2008 • US Marines host Canadian soldiers in Hawaii • Frigate deploys on anti-terrorism mission • Senate urges recognition for Bomber Command • Once combatants, now comrades
167 hits
08.06.2008
#11-27 Supplement: CIOR Special Edition • Canadians leave big shoes to fill • Testing combat effectiveness • Unique Canadians behind the scenes • Young Reserve Officers work on employer issues
275 hits
07.23.2008
#11-26 • RIMPAC under way near Hawaii • Canadians provide leadership to UN's mission in Haiti • Soldiering on after trauma
191 hits
07.09.2008
#11-25 • Weaving a story of war • Bright future for aircraft technicians • Speed-learning for soldiers • Second World War soldier identified
215 hits
06.25.2008
#11-24 • Annapolis makes her final voyage • US Army Chinooks join in night insertion training • Smell of bacon tricks the mind • Izzy dolls to bring smiles to destitute children
210 hits
06.18.2008
#11-23 • Canada takes command of CTF 150 • Bringing security to people of Daman district • The "Wolf Pack" - It's all about family
190 hits
06.11.2008
#11-22 • Three navies, one horizon • Army Reserve punching well above weight • New era dawns with Project Noctua • New Chief of the Defence Staff for the troops
175 hits
06.04.2008
#11-21 • Shilo soldiers immersed in everything Afghanistan • An example of courage and determination • A book for the soul-dier
86 hits
05.28.2008
#11-20 • Malmstrom AFB receives CDS Commendation • Submarine returns from three-month deployment • New trucks get rave reviews from troops • Cyclone victims to receive Canadian aid
108 hits
05.21.2008
#11-19 • Battle of the Atlantic ceremony • Canada's Last 1WW Vet shares stories • New rescue tool for armoured vehicles • 1WW weapons found • Canada First Defence Strategy
129 hits
05.14.2008
#11-18 • U.S. sailor one of "Frozen Chosen" • CF airlifts flood victims • Medical personnel serve as role models
136 hits
05.07.2008
#11-17 • Task force heads for Arabian Sea • Celebrating 50 Years of NORAD • CF assists with Arctic seabed survey • International divers hone skills in Canada
106 hits
04.30.2008
#11-16 • CDS announces retirement • "Afghan Star" wildly popular • Air Force officer reaching for space • New helos on the way • From snowflakes to sandstorms • Sealers rescued off ice pan
83 hits
04.23.2008
#11-15 • "The Torch" best Canadian military blog • Projecting Canadian sovereignty in the High Arctic • No more pirates, just CF personnel
103 hits
04.16.2008
#11-14 • Canada lauded for network centric warfare innovation • Navy clearance divers receive national award • Cdn Tanks support infantry in attack training at Fort Bliss
145 hits
04.09.2008
Vol.11 No. 13 • Mayday! Mayday! This is Flight 236, Airbus A-330... • From Goose Bay to Afghanistan • 444 Squadron rescues British adventurer in Artic
366 hits
03.26.2008
Canadian Auroras return from equatorial counter-drug patrols • U.S. desert ideal for Afghanistan preparation • Canadian ships exercise with U.S. Carrier Strike Group
449 hits
03.19.2008
Canadian military technician tops U.S. course • Canadian Navy to lead coalition task force • Life after "Jetstream" T.V. series
441 hits
03.12.2008
The Shoot House • Personalized soldier dolls to comfort military families • The skirt will stay if CF women have their way
326 hits
03.05.2008
Conduct after capture • JTF 2 offers new opportunities • T.K.O. in the first round! • Preparing for high intensity conflict environments in Africa
336 hits
02.27.2008
Pushing back the insurgents • Canadian Private receives medal on behalf of all NATO troops • Canada-US Civil Assistance Plan established
230 hits
02.20.2008
Canadian Forces new Mission in Africa • Retired U.S. Army LCol prepares Cdn troops for effects of warfare • Canadian Warships take part in U.S Sub Commanders' Course
179 hits
02.13.2008
Under fire in Kenya? • New turret system on its way to Afghanistan • Smugglers stopped by Cdn Warship off Pakistan
220 hits
02.09.2008
Improved armoured command post for battlefield ops • Is "declaration of war" an antiquated expression? • Dismounted patrolling and reflexive shooting given priority
149 hits
01.30.2008
• Are You Ready - Canadian Special Operations Force • Canadian Reservists in Mississippi • Washington Capitals salute Canadian troops • Canada's new workhorse - the C-130J Hercules
418 hits
01.23.2008
• Canadian soldier killed - another wounded • Combat team strikes with speed, aggression • Objective: Influence perception and behaviour • Country music star George Canyon joins the fold
111 hits
01.16.2008
• Three Canadian soldiers killed • Prime Minister recognizes SAR crew • Report says military Reservists need improved post-deployment care • Operational interaction with Canada valued
229 hits
01.09.2008
This issue of National Defence Canada and the Canadian Forces newspaper looks back at 2007 - a year-in-review - through photos of the events domestically and overseas.
758 hits
07.12.2007
Afghanistan: Dust, dirt and phenomenal dignity; Partnership with ANA creating climate for change; KPRT helping to build capacity, communities; OMLT: Slowly working themselves out of a job; C ANTC Det graduates competent, dedicated soldiers; TUAV... more
