Chris Sutherland

Former Deputy Commander Royal Canadian Navy. Recovering addict. Advocate for mental health, and shifting to whole-foods, plant-based eating. Extreme Gardener.

[Royal Canadian Navy @RoyalCanNavy]

Get a feel for it before you make it your 'real' career. Get started with our new Naval Experience Program.

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Be a part of #TomorrowsNavy
#MyNavyExperience #SeaForYourself

@CanadianForces

[Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMP]

The Indo-Pacific is the fastest-growing region of the world, and it will be vital for Canada’s future. To promote peace and stability in the region, Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy includes several defence and security initiatives that will increase Canada’s presence:

[Chris Sutherland @DepMilPersCom]

At first glance, it appears to be DJ MC Suds playing his first rave at the Lower Deck. In fact, I'm in my basement (aka The Admiral's Nook) planting my veggie seeds for the growing season. Broccoli and Kale for everyone! #plantbased

[Navy Bike Ride / Défi Vélo de la Marine @NavyBikeRide]

Are you ready to ride? The 2022 Virtual Navy Bike Ride from June 12-August 7, 2022 registration is now open! This year, we will ride together as #OneNavyStrong as we aim to log 28 rides. Let’s make waves and ride together as One Navy Strong

[Navy Bike Ride / Défi Vélo de la Marine @NavyBikeRide]

The 2022 virtual edition of the Navy Bike Ride, presented by @BMO is now open. #NavyBikeRide2022 will be a free community event[June 12-Aug 7]. New this year is the Admiral’s Challenge, a premium event that will challenge participants to ride together as #OneNavyStrong.

[Chris Sutherland @DepMilPersCom]

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[Canada's CPHO @CPHO_Canada]

Hey kids, Dr. Njoo and I have some good news about #Santa, Mrs. Claus and the #Christmas elves and reindeer. Check out my video to get up-to-date with all the excitement! 🎅

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

The #RoyalNavy led annual Five Eyes naval staff talks this week, focused on advancing interoperability towards interchangeability. In their first face-to-face meeting in 2yrs, leaders discussed innovation & their shared challenges in the IndoAsiaPacific region. #StrongerTogether

[Royal NZ Navy @NZNavy]

Left to right representing their respective navy’s are:

🇺🇸RADM Thomas Williams (@USNavy)
🇳🇿CDRE Shane Arndell (@NZNavy)
🇬🇧RADM Iain Lower (@RoyalNavy)
🇨🇦RADM Christopher Sutherland (@RoyalCanNavy)
🇦🇺RADM Christopher Smith (@Australian_Navy)

#NZNavy #Force4NZ

[Royal NZ Navy @NZNavy]

Partnerships🤝@RoyalNavy led annual Five Eyes naval staff talks this week focused on advancing interoperability towards interchangeability.

In their first face-to-face meeting in 2 years, leaders discussed innovation & shared challenges in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

#NZNavy

[Royal Canadian Navy @RoyalCanNavy]

Our sailors are #ReadyToHelp in times of need.

[General / Générale Jennie Carignan @CDS_Canada_CEMD]

It is an honour to serve substantively as Canada’s CDS. I am proud to wear this uniform, and to serve alongside a team of incredibly dedicated and motivated Canadians. A team that makes a difference in the lives of Canadians and people all around the world.

[Kraken 38 @AngusTopshee]

Adorned with a poppy #HMCSVictoria passes #BickfordTower and @FortRoddFisgard to head to sea for local force generation (training and trials)

#CanadaRemembers

[Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMP]

Today, I joined @DMDND_SMMDN Jody Thomas, @cse_cst Chief Shelly Bruce, and VCDS Frances Allen at DND Headquarters for my first full day as Minister of National Defence.

I’m excited to be working with our @CanadianForces, CSE, and @NationalDefence to keep Canadians safe.

[General / Générale Jennie Carignan @CDS_Canada_CEMD]

Please join me in celebrating LCol Tania Maurice, CPO1 Alena Mondelli, and Sophie Martel, three of our exceptional women who today were named @WXN 2021 Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women. BZ!

[Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces @ModJapan_en]

On October 2 & 3, #JMSDF🇯🇵#JSIse #JSKirishima #JSYamagiri conducted🇯🇵🇺🇸🇬🇧🇳🇱🇨🇦🇳🇿multilateral exercise with vessels such as🇺🇸@USNavy @CVN70,@Gipper_76,#CSG21🇬🇧@RoyalNavy @HMSQNLZ, 🇳🇱@kon_marine,🇨🇦@RoyalCanNavy &🇳🇿@NZNavy in the waters & airspace around southwestern part of Okinawa!

[Royal Canadian Navy @RoyalCanNavy]

#StrongerTogether ⚓️

[Royal Canadian Navy @RoyalCanNavy]

Always better when we work together

#NavyPartnerSHIPS 💪

[Chris Sutherland @DepMilPersCom]

At the #RCNavy monument to reflect upon why I serve Canada, the words in the attached letter from Gen Eyre, the work that we must do to make the CAF/DND a place where all feel welcome & the need to do better in believing & supporting victims of sexual misconduct, racism & hate

[General / Générale Jennie Carignan @CDS_Canada_CEMD]

Earlier today, I was honoured by our Commander-in-Chief with a promotion to General. My message to CAF members on this announcement is one of stability – we will continue to defend this great country, and protect our population, while rebuilding the CAF.

[HMCS/NCSM Winnipeg @HMCSWinnipeg]

News time 🔜
We know the date! (Aug 17) 🗓
We know the time! (🔟:0️⃣0️⃣ am) ⏰
We know the guests ! (@AngusTopshee @HBC_44 )
We know the place! (@MARPAC_FMARP ) 📍

Tell me below who you are & going to @HMCSWinnipeg departure ceremony with!

@RoyalCanNavy

[Chris Sutherland @DepMilPersCom]

After a fail last season, I have grown the easiest crop to grow in the world: Kale. Behold my bountiful harvest of White Russian and Scarlett Kale #RCNavy #VeggieSmoothie for everyone #PlantDominant #ReadyAyeReady