On Sunday morning, 1 July 2018, there will be a Commemorative Ceremony at the National War Memorial/Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to mark the 102^nd Anniversary of the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel, a part of the first day of the Somme campaign, during the First World War. On that day, British and Commonwealth Forces suffered over sixty thousand casualties, of which twenty thousand were killed or missing in action.  At the village of Beaumont-Hamel, the Newfoundland Regiment suffered catastrophic casualties during an early morning attack, with nearly the entire Regiment sustaining casualties within a few short minutes. The events of this day have become an enduring symbol of valour and of the wartime sacrifices made by the men and women who served the cause of freedom.

The commemorative ceremony will include music by the Canadian Forces Ceremonial Band and the Atlantic Voice Choir of Ottawa. There will be a moment of silence and reflection.  Dignitaries and members of the Diplomatic Community will lay wreaths.

We invite the Defence Community and the public to join us as we remember.

The ceremony will commence rain or shine with the arrival of dignitaries at 0800 hours. Attendees are requested to be in place by 0745 hours.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:                      

Mr. Herb Davis

613-406-1414

http://www.herbdavis.net/beaumont-hamel

The ADM (HR-Civ) NCR Social Network is selling Ottawa Fury tickets!

Saturday July 14, 2018 at TD Place Stadium

2:00 p.m.

$10 per ticket 

Bring your friends and family! See ADM(HR-Civ) Social Network reps at the 2nd floor kitchens of Buildings 6 and 7 at NDHQ (Carling) for tickets.

CANEX NDHQ Expressmart – Free treats at 1100 and a prize draw

CANEX Carling Expressmart – Free treats, cake, coffee at 1100 and a prize draw

CANEX Labelle Retail Store – Free food! BBQ at 1100-1300 and 1600 until the food runs out, and a prize draw. Come meet our partners from Bruno’s Auto, Full Cycle, The Personal, SSIP, MFRC, and CF Appreciation

You are invited to a DWAO NCR meeting:

July 26th at 1200-1330 in the Soldier-On room at 4210 Labelle.

On the Agenda:

• A discussion on the ability to do FORCE while on MAT/PAT leave
• Representation of women in the ENG profession
• Time permitting, a 20 minute presentation on NATO countries and their efforts to integrate women into ground close combat roles
• Any other items of interest

We will also be voting on our prospective Military and Civilian Co-Chair nominations. If interested, please provide your bio (1-2 paragraphs) to (tara.reilly@forces.gc.ca) or (kathryn.foss@forces.gc.ca) to be circulated on July 24th.

Hope to see you all there! Babes in arms most welcome.

Better together.