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Debris field found https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/f-35-debris-found-in-field-after-frantic-search-for-missing-jet

Is it not 2023? Seriously, despite everything the CAF has been trying to do to stamp out prejudice, it's comments like this that prove there is still work to be done. I'm embarrassed for you. Do better. RT

The responding medical team including: Lt(N) Jen Loye RN Sgt Eric Alexander (Med Tech) Cpl Emma Galloway (Med Tech) As well as the Force Protection team lead MCpl NJJP Audet-Larivee All recieved a MiD. It was released in the same CANFORGEN as Capt Hanly's recognition. (076/22}. The Doc, Maj...

Currently (as of 01 April 2022) there are Nurse Practitioners (working as such) in the reserve force only. There was a trial many years ago introducing NPs into the Reg force however it did not last. Whether this will be brought back remains to be seen.

The AE Flt is responsible for the medical movement (evacuation) by air of all CAF members. Whether they are injured or become ill on exercise, vacation, operations etc, the AE Flt will move them. The AE Flt is located in Trenton ON (co-located with most of the aircraft used in AE) so when a...

AE is only conducted out of Trenton now so you have to really luck out.

The Canadian military doesn't have any hospitals (so they are never posted to a hospital) but nurses do work as "supernumerary" staff in civilian hospitals. This means that they are always considered extra staff and do not hold a paid (or union) position. During this time their boss remains...

Just finished the course this spring aswell... 1) Don't be shy about speaking French. The more you practice the better you'll get and the more confidence you will build. Speak French to those that are native francophones and they'll appreciate the effort and help you, I guarantee it...but I...

1 stretcher can be loaded crosswise in the Griffon using cargo straps or similar. Alternatively, there is a stanchion system that allows 3 patients to be stacked in a forward/aft orientation on the side of the helicopter but it can only be used on one side at a time as it blocks access through...

426 Squadron does run (usually) 3 serials a year of the Forward Aeromedical Evacuation course out of both Edmonton and Valcartier. The course is for Med Techs only and uses the Griffon. It is not a winged course but does grant a qual code. It is considered a tactical level operation. CMERT...

Walt, the pin is worn by all RCAF medical personnel. From the Dress Regulations: "Air force Medical Branch personnel shall wear a common metal branch badge above their name tag on service dress jackets and shirts only in a similar manner to chaplains’ crosses." RT

Fiji_boy_, This year started with 7 spots for ROTP nursing. It has since been increased by around 20. Whether these spots have all been filled or not I cannot tell you.

I'll reach out to the person I spoke with and confirm. Don't be discouraged, this kind of news can take time to travel. RT

Yes, there will be a very limited number of ROTP spots for nursing officers this year with more to follow in the next year as well. RT