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US NORAD and NORTHCOM Senior Enlisted Leader Visits Canada Command

United States NORAD and NORTHCOM Command Chief Master Sergeant, W. Allen Usry (rt) and Canada Command Chief Warrant Officer Michel Ouellet at the Canada Command Headquarters building in Ottawa, Canada, on 18 November 2009.

CF photo: Corporal Kevin Sauvé

Command Chief Master Sergeant W. Allen Usry, the Senior Enlisted Leader at North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command (NORAD and USNORTHCOM) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, visited Canada Command Headquarters in Ottawa as part of a contingent of U.S. Senior Enlisted Military Leaders on Wednesday, 18 November, 2009. The contingent was in Canada to discuss cross-border military training and professional development.

Chief Master Sergeant Usry’s core responsibilities are as principal leader to the NORAD and USNORTHCOM commander on all enlisted matters. This includes strategic vision, goals and objectives to theatre security and enlisted professional development. He also serves as mentor to other senior enlisted leaders throughout the command.

NORAD is a bi-national command that oversees aerospace warning and aerospace control for Canada, Alaska and the continental United States while USNORTHCOM oversees command and control of Unites States homeland defence issues and coordinates defence support of civil authorities upon request.

Canada Command is responsible for Canadian Forces routine and contingency operations in Canada and continental North America. It works closely with NORAD and USNORTHCOM and its roles include oversight of surveillance and sovereignty patrols, air and maritime search and rescue, civil and humanitarian aid (disaster relief), support to law enforcement agencies and support to major public events like the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and the 2010 Muskoka G8 Summit.

For detailed information on Canada Command and its role in defending and protecting Canadians go to: Canada Command Backgrounder

New Canada Command Backgrounder

A “new and improved” backgrounder on Canada Command’s roles and responsibilities involving the Canadian Forces is now available in English and French in a printable .pdf format on the Canada Command website.

Canada Command is responsible for Canadian Forces routine and contingency operations in Canada and continental North America. Its roles include oversight of surveillance and sovereignty patrols, air and maritime search and rescue, civil and humanitarian aid (disaster relief), support to law enforcement agencies and support to major public events like the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and the 2010 Muskoka G8 Summit.

For detailed information on Canada Command and its role in defending and protecting Canadians go to: Canada Command Backgrounder

Canadian Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team
Retrieves War Souvenirs in British Columbia

1. The Navy's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was called in by the RCMP on November 5th, 2009 to examine a 105 mm artillery projectile (left) and a 75 mm anti-tank projectile (rt) that were found in a Burnaby B.C. residential area. The EOD team determined that both items were inert and without any explosives.

Photo: Navy

2. A clearance diver and Explosives Ordinance Disposal (EOD) expert uncoils firing cable during a training exercise. Canada Command provides initial Canadian Forces EOD response to risks related to military ordnance in Canada.

Photo by: MCpl Frank Hudec, Canadian Forces Combat Camera

A Canadian Forces’ Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team from the Navy’s Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific) retrieved two Second World War artillery rounds on November 5th 2009, in Burnaby, B.C. The rounds were discovered when new tenants were cleaning out a residence.

The RCMP was alerted first and they then called the Canadian Forces, as the objects found were determined to be military ordnance. The items were a 105 mm artillery projectile and a 75 mm anti-tank projectile. Both were determined to be inert and without any explosives.

On average, the Navy EOD team in British Columbia responds to a call a week from homeowners throughout the province who discover some sort of military ammunition. All reports are treated with urgency. Most items turn out to be inert practice ammunition, but occasionally one is found to contain explosives.

Canadians are cautioned that anyone who comes upon any explosive, whether it be blasting caps, dynamite, small arms or larger ammunition, hand grenades, mortar rounds, marine smoke markers, or other such items should contact their nearest police department who will dispatch an explosives team or call upon the nearest military explosives team as appropriate.

The safety and security of the public is a top priority for the Canadian Forces. Canada Command provides initial Canadian Forces EOD response to risks related to military ordnance in Canada.

Canada Command is responsible for CF routine and contingency operations in Canada and North America. This includes support to law enforcement organizations and working in close partnership with federal departments and agencies as well as continental, provincial, territorial and non-governmental organizations.

For more information about Canada Command’s role in defending and protecting Canadians go to: Canada Command Backgrounder

Canada Command Hosts Mid-Campaign Breakfast for NDWCC

Photo by: Tony Kourie, Canada Command Public Affairs

Vice-Admiral Donaldson, Commander of Canada Command (right) and his senior staff serve Mr. Phillip Hughes breakfast from the steam line in the Canada Command Headquarters cafeteria at Star Top Road in Ottawa, to support the 2009-2010 National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC).

The Commander of Canada Command, Vice-Admiral Bruce Donaldson, championed a mid-campaign breakfast for the National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) on Tuesday, 20 Octobe 2009. Military members and civilian workers enjoyed a full breakfast in the Headquarters cafeteria served by the senior staff for a cost of $6.00, with proceeds going to the NDWCC.

The NDWCC launched its 2009-2010 season on September 17, 2009, in Ottawa. This season’s theme is, “Be a star in someone’s life”. The campaign’s goal for 2009-2010 is to raise $1,270,750 for charities across Canada.

For more information on the NDWCC go to: National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC)

The H1N1 Flu Virus (Human Swine Influenza)

Be Prepared and Protect Yourself
Stay Healthy. Help Prevent the Spread of the Flu Virus.

Get the Facts

The Fightflu.ca portal provides up-to-date information on the H1N1 flu virus for all Canadians, including tips on what individuals can do to protect themselves.

The Public Health Agency of Canada web site provides health and travel advisories and other information intended for Canadians and health professionals. It also lists actions taken by the Government of Canada to slow the spread of the virus.

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has a list of frequently asked Questions and Answers about the H1N1 flu virus.

As Winter Approaches, Flu Remains a Concern for Canadians

The H1N1 Flu Virus (Human Swine Influenza)
Be Prepared and Protect Yourself
Get the Facts

The Fightflu.ca portal provides up-to-date information on the H1N1 flu virus for all Canadians, including tips on what individuals can do to protect themselves.

The Public Health Agency of Canada web site provides health and travel advisories and other information intended for Canadians and health professionals. It also lists actions taken by the Government of Canada to slow the spread of the virus.

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has a list of frequently asked Questions and Answers about the H1N1 flu virus.

The H1N1 Flu Virus (Human Swine Influenza)
Be Prepared and Protect Yourself

Get the Facts

The Fightflu.ca portal provides up-to-date information on the H1N1 flu virus for all Canadians, including tips on what individuals can do to protect themselves.

The Public Health Agency of Canada web site provides health and travel advisories and other information intended for Canadians and health professionals. It also lists actions taken by the Government of Canada to slow the spread of the virus.

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has a list of frequently asked Questions and Answers about the H1N1 flu virus.

Canada Command Runners come together for CF Army Run

A group of Canada Command team runners stand proudly in their team singlets for a quick photo before toeing the line at the Canada Army Run in Ottawa on 20 September 2009. Left to right: Captain Denny Desveaux, Warrant Officer Elena Vazquez, Commander Corey Bursey, Major Frank Lavigne, Major Paul Gauthier, Captain Noel Paine and Lieutenant Jamie Green.

Photo: Captain Noel Paine

Canada Command Runners come together for CF Army Run

Two teams from Canada Command, including Chief of Staff Brigadier-General Gregory Matte, strapped their running shoes on, came together as a cadre and showed their support and great team spirit as they participated in the 2009 Canada Army Run on 20 September 2009, in downtown Ottawa.

The Canada Army Run is a unique running event in which civilians run, walk, or wheel side-by-side with members of the Canadian Forces (Navy, Army and Air Force) in half-marathon and 5K events. The Canada Army Run was launched in 2008 and attracted 7,000 runners that year, which was a Canadian record for the largest number of entrants for an inaugural run. In this year’s run more than 11,000 runners pounded the pavement, including the Canada Command teams. Fundraising for the Canada Army Run benefits the Soldier On and the Military Families Fund. (More)