Marc Archambault, Catherine Archambault

Two Canadian air crew members and one ISAF soldier were killed when a Canadian CH-146 Griffon helicopter crashed during take-off.

The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, issued the following statement today on the death of two Canadian Forces members in Afghanistan.

My husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, and I have just learned of the tragic news of the helicopter accident that resulted in the deaths of two of our soldiers and a soldier in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).

The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, announced two infrastructure projects today for 9 Wing Gander.

The final Flight Safety Investigation Report (FSIR) for the Snowbirds crash of May 18, 2007 at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana is complete and has been published on the Directorate of Flight Safety's website.

The 17 Wing firefighters, along with others from across Western Canada, participated in a series of simulated tasks during the Western Regional FireFit Championship of the Firefighters Combat Challenge held in Prince Albert, Sask., June 13-14.

424 Search and Rescue/Transport Squadron from 8 Wing Trenton, Ont. took part in an international search and rescue exercise in the Netherlands. Warrant Officer Pierre Miron takes us through the different stages of the competition

MCpl Dickinson received the NATO Meritorious Service Medal for his work with the Kandahar Intelligence Fusion Center during his tour in Afghanistan in 2007.

Seven years in the making, the Air Force Museum of Alberta in Calgary hopes to attract visitors through its innovative way of telling the history of Canada's Air Force.

Air Force men and women at home and around the globe wish each and every Canadian a very happy Canada Day.

The "Back to Baddeck" relay flight has reached its western most point and is now headed back east to Nova Scotia - the birthplace of Canadian flight.

The bird strike hazard team at 3 Wing Bagotville, Que., now has its own air support squadron "staffed" by two birds of prey: a Saker Falcon and a Harris's Hawk.

The next time you venture into a Tim Hortons to grab a cup of your favourite brew, look up and take a glimpse of the Air Force in action.

The Air Force is realigning its structure by establishing a second air division headquarters, which will be located near 1 Canadian Air Division Headquarters in Winnipeg.

The Governor General of Canada announced the appointment of 58 members of the Canadian regular and reserve forces to the Order of Military Merit.

The arena at 3 Wing Bagotville, Que., is now a permanent memorial to Corporal Benoit Chevalier, who died two years ago while on a peacekeeping mission in Egypt.

After having their lap belts overhauled and inspected, the Snowbirds have been cleared to fly and are free to resume their air show schedule.

Now that Maple Flag 42 has drawn to a close, there are many people who have returned home carrying great memories of Canada and the exercise thanks to the efforts of 4 Wing Cold Lake staff who work behind the scenes.

The goal was to fill North Bay, Ontario's waterfront with a sea of red shirts in support of the troops serving here in Canada and deployed around the globe.

Two Canadian Forces search and rescue technicians are amongst 47 valiant Canadians being recognized by the Governor General today.