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JOINTEX13

JOINTEX 2013 is integrating and leveraging, on a non-interference basis, three exercises, namely: Exercise TRIDENT FURY, conducted by the Royal Canadian Navy; Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE, conducted by the Canadian Army; and Exercise MAPLE FLAG, conducted by the Royal Canadian Air Force. JOINTEX 2013 is the first in a series of nation-wide joint training and readiness events designed to change how the Canadian Forces train, develop and learn to prepare for future operations.

New Canadian Naval Ensign

May 5, 2013 marks the inaugural flag hoist of the new Canadian Naval Ensign, officially adopted by the Royal Canadian Navy. The Ensign will be worn by all of Her Majesty's Canadian Ships, naval vessels, Naval Reserve Divisions and other designated units. The flag previously known as the Naval Jack was adopted as the new Canadian Naval Ensign, and the National Flag becomes the new Naval Jack, which mirrors a standard practice amongst Commonwealth nations. The new Canadian Naval Ensign will be a significant national symbol for years to come.

Search and Rescue Exercise

Members of the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force joined members of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), United States Coast Guard (USCG) and United States Air Force (USAF) for a Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) held from April 29 to May 1 near Prince Rupert, British Columbia.

Operation NUNALIVUT 2013

Operation NUNALIVUT 2013 is taking place from 2 to 30 April 2013. It involves 120 participants. This year’s operation focuses on demonstrating the Canadian Forces’ capability projection in the High Arctic during winter, the ability to operate in the harsh winter environment and the capacity to respond to any situation in Canada’s North.

Joint Operational Access Exercise 13, Fort Bragg North Carolina

The 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, with elements from 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group from Petawawa, Ontario, supported by a CC-130J Hercules and a CC-177 Globemaster from 8 Wing in Trenton, Ontario, participates in the Joint Operational Access Exercise (JOAX) from 18 February to 4 March 2013. This significant air mobility exercise is hosted by the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg North Carolina, USA.

Operation IGNITION

Operation IGNITION is Canada’s periodic participation in the NATO–Iceland Air Policing Program, a NATO operation conducted to ensure a safe air environment in Iceland. While it contributes to NATO regional security efforts and Canada’s bilateral relations with Iceland, Op IGNITION also defends Canadian sovereignty by monitoring and controlling air traffic in the northeastern approaches to North America.

Operation ARTEMIS Arabian Sea region

Operation ARTEMIS is the Canadian Forces (CF) participation in maritime security and counter-terrorism operations in the Arabian Sea region with the multinational coalition task force CTF 150, which operates under Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).

Operation ATTENTION Afghanistan

The Canadian Forces participation in NATO's Training Mission in Afghanistan (NTM-A) - the international effort to assist the Afghan National Security Forces as they transition to full responsibility for security throughout Afghanistan in 2014.

Combat Camera Photo Editor top image picks for 2013

Combat Camera Photo editor top image picks for 2013