The award recognizes the squadron’s rapid deployment of a six CH-146 Griffon helicopter detachment to the Dominican Republic in support of Operation GLOBE 24 (April 5–May 25, 2024), where 408 Tac Hel Sqn led the Air Task Force of a 300-personnel Joint Task Force.

A regular update from the Executive Director highlighting key activities, operational updates, and priorities of the Association for the reporting month.

At Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame, we honour the achievements of Canadian aviators, aerospace leaders, heroes and innovators by preserving their heritage and history, educating all Canadians and inspiring future aviators of all types.

Veterans Affairs Canada, in partnership with the Persian Gulf War Veterans of Canada Association —organized a series of commemorative activities to mark the 35th anniversary of the end of the Gulf War and Canada’s participation in Operation Friction.

Your Association BOD has authorized the convening of an Auction sub committee in order to raise $50,000.00.

The theme of this year’s Conference of Defense Associations (CDA), which was organized and hosted by the Conference of Defense Institute (CDAI), in Ottawa 4-5 March 2026, was “The Road to Five Percent”.

Richard Shimooka - Equipping the RCAF effectively requires a clear understanding of how Canada’s aerospace industry translates into military capability. A return to licensed production as opposed to participation in joint programs would severely undermine Canada’s defence industrial strategy.