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Supporting our own: Hylands Golf Club showcases military spouse’s entrepreneurship

By Catherine Villeneuve, The Guard - Hylands Golf Club has a long history of support and involvement within the NCR Defence

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A Canadian touch: 2018 Canada Army Run shirts get unique CADPAT design for first time

Flags fly high for Invictus Games Day 2018

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Justice Scale

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Major changes to the military justice system means that mandatory training for Presiding Officers must be completed before September 1, 2018

Former CFSU(O) Chief Warrant Officer Kevin West retires as CFCWO

CFSU(O) welcomes new Commandant with sharp drill at Regiment de Hull

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Supporting our own: Hylands Golf Club showcases military spouse’s entrepreneurship

Don’t fall victim to the lunchbox syndrome

PSP Ottawa Health Promotion gets personnel moving

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Mark your calendars for the Defence Team Career and Networking Fair!

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Community Partners and Services, News, Personnel

A Canadian touch: 2018 Canada Army Run shirts get unique CADPAT design for first time

PSP Ottawa Health Promotion gets personnel moving

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Experiencing the National Capital Region: The final Ceremonial Guard change of 2018

Photo of the week

Plaque at the Peacekeeping Monument taken during the United Nations Peacekeeping Day ceremony in Ottawa, Ontario on August 12, 2018. Photo Credit: Corporal Lisa Fenton Canadian Forces Support Unit (Ottawa) Imaging Services © 2018 DND-MDN Canada SU06-2018-0980-007

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Enter your best photos and videos to the CAF Imagery Contest

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Coming up

< 2018 >

September

18
NDHQ (Carling) Amazing Race
https://infog.ca/event/ndhq-carling-amazing-race/
09:00 -13:30
18-09-18
NDHQ (Carling) - Building 6 | QGDN (Carling) - édifice 6
60, prom Moodie Dr. Ottawa
Race: 0900-1200h
BBQ: 1200-1330h
BBQ Tickets: $10
- choice of hamburger, sausage, or veggie burger
- plus drink, dessert, and a draw ticket!
- free cotton candy and snow cones with your BBQ ticket
Location: Building 6 Atrium
Contact your Entertainment Member to sign up. Tickets on sale Thursday the 13 September and Friday the 14 September at lunch by the cafeteria.
OPI: LCdr Lupton
Open to all MILPERSCOM.
19
Injury Reduction Strategies
https://www.cafconnection.ca/National-Capital-Region/Adults/Health/Ottawa-Health-Promotion/Core-Programs/Injury-Reduction-Strategies.aspx
08:30 -16:00
18-09-19
NDHQ (Carling) | QGDN (Carling)
60, prom Moodie Dr. Ottawa ON
Injury Reduction Strategies for Sports & Physical Activity: An educational briefing on common injuries in the CAF and the latest scientific evidence for preventing injuries in fitness training and sports.
20
Naval Officers' Coffee
https://infog.ca/event/naval-officers-coffee/
09:30 -10:30
18-09-20
NDHQ (Carling) | QGDN (Carling)
60, prom Moodie Dr. Ottawa ON
Bring your ship’s mug!
NDHQ (Carling) by Tim Horton’s
22
Canada Army Run
www.armyrun.ca
All day
18-09-22-18-09-23
Register for the 5K, 10K and Half Marathon events in the Nation’s Capital for the 11^th edition of Canada Army Run.
Join us on the weekend of September 22 and 23, as the Canada Army Run welcomes tens of thousands of participants from across the country to run, walk and roll in this truly unique military-themed community event held in Ottawa and Gatineau. This year’s lineup features new and exciting events and there is lots to see and do for everyone involved.

Activities include:
- The free BMO Kids Zone with the Juno Challenge “child-friendly” Obstacle Course and face painting (Saturday and Sunday).
- The Running Room Expo (Friday through Sunday).
- The military equipment and historical displays (Friday through Sunday).
Come out and meet members of your Canadian Armed Forces, meet Juno the Canadian Army mascot and see guest speakers and live performances!
Since 2008, the Canada Army Run has raised more than $2.6 million in support of Soldier On and Support Our Troops – two Canadian Armed Forces financial support programs that provide assistance to ill and injured soldiers and military families in need.
Registration details can be found on our website at www.armyrun.ca.
23
Canada Army Run
www.armyrun.ca
All day
18-09-23-18-09-23
Register for the 5K, 10K and Half Marathon events in the Nation’s Capital for the 11^th edition of Canada Army Run.
Join us on the weekend of September 22 and 23, as the Canada Army Run welcomes tens of thousands of participants from across the country to run, walk and roll in this truly unique military-themed community event held in Ottawa and Gatineau. This year’s lineup features new and exciting events and there is lots to see and do for everyone involved.

Activities include:
- The free BMO Kids Zone with the Juno Challenge “child-friendly” Obstacle Course and face painting (Saturday and Sunday).
- The Running Room Expo (Friday through Sunday).
- The military equipment and historical displays (Friday through Sunday).
Come out and meet members of your Canadian Armed Forces, meet Juno the Canadian Army mascot and see guest speakers and live performances!
Since 2008, the Canada Army Run has raised more than $2.6 million in support of Soldier On and Support Our Troops – two Canadian Armed Forces financial support programs that provide assistance to ill and injured soldiers and military families in need.
Registration details can be found on our website at www.armyrun.ca.