General Vance to the CAF: ‘ready to deploy wherever and whenever our country needs us’ for COVID-19
General Jon Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) issued a letter on Friday to members of the CAF community to address COVID-19. In the letter, he expresses his thanks to the CAF for their response during this unprecedented time. From their initial participation in quarantining the returning passengers from the hard-hit areas...
Canada selects Babcock as a pre-qualified bidder for the Victoria-class In-Service Support Contract II
Babcock recently announced that it has been selected by the Government of Canada as a pre-qualified bidder for the Victoria-class In-Service Support Contract II (VISSC II). “We’re honoured that Canada has chosen to work with Babcock to further enhance and develop the holistic submarine sustainment enterprise and wholeheartedly welcome the opportunity to demonstrate to Canada our commitment to the...
Infographic: Future Predictions of AI
In this Vanguard Dashboard, we take a look at predictions of AI for military applications and for global uses. Click on the image to download the infographic, or go...
Before Operational Stress program provides mental health support to public service personnel
In this episode of Vanguard Radio, we continue our series of supporting ill and injured Veterans, First Responders and their families. Hear from Dr. Megan McElheran, a Clinical Psychologist with WGM Psychological Services in Calgary, AB. She completed her graduate training at the Stanford University clinical psychology consortium, during which she obtained specialized training in the treatment of PTSD...
General Vance announces new Vice Chief of the Defence Staff and other 2020 appointments for the CAF
Gen Jonathan Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces, announced earlier today that LGen Mike Rouleau will assume the position of Vice Chief of the Defence Staff. This announcement is part of the 2020 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) General and Flag Officer (GOFO) senior appointments, promotions, and retirements. LGen Mike Rouleau “It will be a...
