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425 Tactical Fighter Squadron members currently deployed on Ex #AlouetteMobile at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, are working hard to be sure our #RCAF CF-18s are mission ready and flying alongside our U.S. allies. Royal Canadian Air Force

425 Tactical Fighter Squadron members currently deployed on Ex #AlouetteMobile at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, are working hard to be sure our #RCAF CF-18s are mission ready and flying alongside our U.S. allies. <a href="/RCAF_ARC/">Royal Canadian Air Force</a>
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#RCAF ATF flying high in the #Arctic in support of #OpNANOOKNUNALIVUT! In addition to facilitating transport and delivery, air assets further enhance situational awareness and expand coverage of operational areas—crucial tasks for successful joint operations JTFN / FOIN Canadian Joint Operations Command

#RCAF ATF flying high in the #Arctic in support of #OpNANOOKNUNALIVUT! In addition to facilitating transport and delivery, air assets further enhance situational awareness and expand coverage of operational areas—crucial tasks for successful joint operations <a href="/JTFN_FOIN/">JTFN / FOIN</a> <a href="/CJOC_COIC/">Canadian Joint Operations Command</a>
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On March 5, Canadian #NORAD Region CF18s and #ANR F16s practiced intercept procedures with a @USSTRATCOM bomber, showcasing North American Aerospace Defense Command's and Royal Canadian Air Force's readiness to defend North America and respond to global security challenges together. #WeHaveTheWatch #StrongerTogether

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What do 3 CH-146 Griffons, 2 CH-147F Chinooks, 2 CC-138 Twin Otters and more than 70 RCAF members plus one LC-130 Hercules and over 50 personnel from the NY National Guard add up to? The #OpNANOOK Air Task Force, which flew 413 hours for this year’s operation.

What do 3 CH-146 Griffons, 2 CH-147F Chinooks, 2 CC-138 Twin Otters and more than 70 RCAF members plus one LC-130 Hercules and over 50 personnel from the <a href="/NationalGuardNY/">NY National Guard</a> add up to? The #OpNANOOK Air Task Force, which flew 413 hours for this year’s operation.
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Three CH-146 Griffon helicopters from #430Sqn are in Whitehorse, YK this week to provide air support on #OpNANOOK TAKUNIQ. Their first sortie on March 10 was to recce the approved landing zones for mountain flying training, which is planned for this week.

Three CH-146 Griffon helicopters from #430Sqn are in Whitehorse, YK this week to provide air support on #OpNANOOK TAKUNIQ. Their first sortie on March 10 was to recce the approved landing zones for mountain flying training, which is planned for this week.
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A #RCAF CP-140 Aurora crew member loads a sonobuoy for launch during a sortie with the U.S. Navy and @RAF during #NATO’s Exercise #DYNAMICMANTA in the Mediterranean Sea. #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO

A #RCAF CP-140 Aurora crew member loads a sonobuoy for launch during a sortie with the <a href="/USNavy/">U.S. Navy</a> and @RAF during #NATO’s Exercise #DYNAMICMANTA in the Mediterranean Sea. #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO
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Alongside #CONR, two Canadian #NORAD Region CF-18s completed a training intercept of a United States Strategic Command B-52 as part of #OpNobleDefender. The bomber task force was intercepted by CANR jets when it entered Canadian airspace. North American Aerospace Defense Command #WeHaveTheWatch #StrongerTogether

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Track, hunt, and destroy the enemy. During Ex #AlouetteMobile at Tyndall #USAF Base, Florida, 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron has been conducting live fire exercises including with HEP-2 modernized CF-18s with the latest AIM-9X Sidewinder missile.

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Named for the god of darkness, Ex EREBUS with 470 dives so far this year, has pushed 71 #SAR Techs to maintain their semi-annual dive qualifications and strengthen their minds with mental health resiliency training. #Readiness #ThatOthersMayLive

Named for the god of darkness, Ex EREBUS with 470 dives so far this year, has pushed 71 #SAR Techs to maintain their semi-annual dive qualifications and strengthen their minds with mental health resiliency training. #Readiness #ThatOthersMayLive
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The #RCAF’s 429 Squadron successfully completed #OpBOXTOP, delivering nearly 2 million litres of fuel to CFS Alert with the support of 63 #CAF members, Greenland Danish contractors, and 12 @RAF members, proving our ability to operate effectively in the #Arctic.

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During #OpBOXTOP, @RAF technicians worked alongside #RCAF technicians to maintain a RCAF CC-177, under a recently signed maintenance interoperability arrangement Canada and the United Kingdom. #StrongerTogether #RAF #NATO

During #OpBOXTOP, @RAF technicians worked alongside #RCAF technicians to maintain a RCAF CC-177, under a recently signed maintenance interoperability arrangement Canada and the United Kingdom. #StrongerTogether #RAF #NATO
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From April 21 to May 17, 2025, RCAF members of 407 Long Range Patrol Squadron operated out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, flying CP-140 Aurora missions in support of #OpNEON, Canada’s contribution to monitoring UN sanctions against North Korea. RCAF Operations Royal NZ Air Force

From April 21 to May 17, 2025, RCAF members of 407 Long Range Patrol Squadron operated out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, flying CP-140 Aurora missions in support of #OpNEON, Canada’s contribution to monitoring UN sanctions against North Korea. <a href="/RCAFOperations/">RCAF Operations</a> <a href="/NZAirForce/">Royal NZ Air Force</a>
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The Advanced Tactical Aviation Course (ATAC) wrapped up at CFB Cold Lake (Apr 11–May 16). ATAC preps Royal Canadian Air Force & Canadian Army leaders for missions involving aviation support to land forces. This year’s course brought together #CAF personnel and allies from the UK and the US.

The Advanced Tactical Aviation Course (ATAC) wrapped up at CFB Cold Lake (Apr 11–May 16). ATAC preps <a href="/RCAF_ARC/">Royal Canadian Air Force</a> &amp; <a href="/CanadianArmy/">Canadian Army</a>  leaders for missions involving aviation support to land forces. This year’s course brought together #CAF personnel and allies from the UK and the US.
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In April, the Canadian Armed Forces participated in Ex #RAFL25, under #OpREASSURANCE, with one Royal Canadian Air Force CC-150 Polaris, a TacC2 Team and Air Battle Managers to conduct combined air operations in a collective #NATO training environment. #RAFL25

In April, the <a href="/CanadianForces/">Canadian Armed Forces</a> participated in Ex #RAFL25, under #OpREASSURANCE, with one <a href="/RCAF_ARC/">Royal Canadian Air Force</a>  CC-150 Polaris, a TacC2 Team and Air Battle Managers to conduct combined air operations in a collective #NATO training environment. #RAFL25
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BZ to #442Sqn and all involved in this incredible first for the CC-295 #Kingfisher! 👏 A textbook example of teamwork, skill, and readiness from our SAR crews at #19Wing and our #SARpartners. #RCAF #SAR #CC295 #ThatOthersMayLive

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During Exercise #RamsteinFlag 2025, our #RCAF aircrews stood ready to refuel our #NATO allies — no matter the hour. With minimal visibility, our pilots and Air Combat Systems Officers relied on training, trust, and technology to keep allied aircraft in the fight and in the sky.

During Exercise #RamsteinFlag 2025, our #RCAF aircrews stood ready to refuel our #NATO allies — no matter the hour. With minimal visibility, our pilots and Air Combat Systems Officers relied on training, trust, and technology to keep allied aircraft in the fight and in the sky.
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During Ex #RamsteinFlag 2025, the #RCAF deployed a group of Air Battle Managers who integrated with the Royal Netherlands Air Force Control and Reporting Center and #NATO DARS unit providing essential capabilities for aerial planning, TacC2, airspace management and surveillance.

During Ex #RamsteinFlag 2025, the #RCAF deployed a group of Air Battle Managers who integrated with the Royal Netherlands Air Force Control and Reporting Center and #NATO DARS unit providing essential capabilities for aerial planning, TacC2, airspace management and surveillance.
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SAREX #TRITON 🇫🇷🤝🇨🇦 #103Sqn teamed up with French #SARpartners in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon from June 3-6. By training together, crews refine their operational procedures, leading to more efficient and effective #SAR missions. Royal Canadian Air Force #ThatOthersMayLive

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#Teamwork makes the dream work! Our @RCAF CH-147 helicopter has arrived in Latvia and is ready to begin supporting #OpREASSURANCE and the Canadian-led #NATO Multinational Brigade, as part of the aviation battalion.

#Teamwork makes the dream work! Our @RCAF CH-147 helicopter has arrived in Latvia and is ready to begin supporting #OpREASSURANCE and the Canadian-led #NATO Multinational Brigade, as part of the aviation battalion.
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Last week, #RCAF CF-18 Hornets operated out of Alaska with our #NORAD partners at Alaskan NORAD Region and Alaskan Command to fly training missions, integrating our forces and demonstrating our capability to defend our nations in the #Arctic. North American Aerospace Defense Command #WeHaveTheWatch

Last week, #RCAF CF-18 Hornets operated out of Alaska with our #NORAD partners at <a href="/ANRALCOM/">Alaskan NORAD Region and Alaskan Command</a> to fly training missions, integrating our forces and demonstrating our capability to defend our nations in the #Arctic. <a href="/NORADCommand/">North American Aerospace Defense Command</a> #WeHaveTheWatch