Catherine Belbin

Proud Canadian! 🇨🇦. B.A., J.D., LLM. PhD Candidate. ⚖️. Passionate about Arctic sovereignty, defence, and security. Opinions are my own.

[Catherine Belbin @catebelbin]

Did you know that you do not have to wait until Remembrance Day or Christmas to send letters to the CAF? To show my gratitude for everything that the CAF does for us at home and abroad, I have made a goal for 2022 to send 50 ‘thank you’ cards/month to the CAF. 1/

[Canada @Canada]

Bright #tulips paint the city of Ottawa during the annual Canadian Tulip Festival. Celebrating the gift of tulips from the Dutch to Canadians immediately following WWII, visitors can enjoy tulip displays, movies in the park, and more! 🌷

[Royal Canadian Navy @RoyalCanNavy]

#HMCSMargaretBrooke wrapped up #OpPROJECTION after 119 days, 20,500+ NM, 9 ports, and a few historic firsts for our Navy:
✅ Crossed Antarctic Circle
✅ All-Canadian Antarctic science mission
✅ Sailed Arctic & Antarctic in 1 year
✅ Circumnavigation of South America in decades!

[RCAF Operations @RCAFOperations]

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.

[The Royal Canadian Legion @RoyalCdnLegion]

The Royal Canadian Legion’s National Headquarters and 1,350 Branches across the country are paying their respects to those who fell during the Battle of Vimy Ridge, by lowering their Canadian flags to half-mast. Vimy Ridge Day 2025 marks the 108th anniversary of the historic First World War battle in France.

Legion Magazine tells the story of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, narrated by William Shatner. Revisit the Canadian triumph over the German army and explore why the battle has come to signify the birth of our nation. #LestWeForget#VimyRidge .

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Le Siège national de La Légion royale canadienne et ses 1 350 filiales à travers le pays rendront hommage, ce 9 avril, à ceux qui sont tombés lors de la bataille de la crête de Vimy, en mettant en berne le drapeau national du Canada.

L'édition 2025 du Jour de la bataille de Vimy commémore le 108e anniversaire de cette bataille historique de la Première Guerre mondiale en France. Legion Magazine raconte l’histoire de la bataille de la crête de Vimy, racontée par William Shatner. Revisitez le triomphe du Canada sure l’armée allemande at découvrez pourquoi cette bataille est devenue le symbole de la naissance de notre nation.

[Royal Canadian Navy @RoyalCanNavy]

#HMCSVilledeQuébec's Commanding Officer talks about their upcoming deployment on #OpHORIZON in the Indo-Pacific region.

This will be the first Indo-Pacific deployment for the ship's company, and they are scheduled to circumnavigate the world in 7 months!
🔄🗺️⚜️
#HelpLeadFight

[Royal Canadian Navy @RoyalCanNavy]

Welcome to Vancouver #HMCSCornerBrook! Our most advanced submarine and its crew are in Vancouver after having completed sea trials and the training necessary to commence operations in the Indo-pacific. #HelpLeadFight

[Catherine Belbin @catebelbin]

@RoyalCanNavy @HMCSOTTAWA @RoyalCdnLegion @CanadianForces @HonourThemWell @HMCSGlaceBay @HmcsYellowknife @HmcsEdmonton @HMCSScotian @canadapostcorp @RCAF_ARC 5/ From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your time, engagement, and support! This has been a life-changing endeavour, and it has taught me so much about how important service is, how important gratitude is, and how much a single letter can change someone’s life. ♥️🇨🇦.

[Catherine Belbin @catebelbin]

Did you know that you do not have to wait until Remembrance Day or Christmas to send letters to the CAF? To show my gratitude for everything that the CAF does for us at home and abroad, I have made a goal for 2022 to send 50 ‘thank you’ cards/month to the CAF. 1/

[Catherine Belbin @catebelbin]

@RoyalCanNavy @HMCSOTTAWA @RoyalCdnLegion @CanadianForces @HonourThemWell @HMCSGlaceBay @HmcsYellowknife @HmcsEdmonton @HMCSScotian @canadapostcorp @RCAF_ARC 4/ This is my dream career, and I cannot begin to express my gratitude to everyone who has supported this journey!

It is an immense privilege to be able to eventually wear the @RoyalCanNavy uniform, to proudly serve my country, a country that I love so very much.

[James Brun @LeBrunJames81]

I post less often due to low engagement since Twitter became X, but I am still here. Our ancestors did difficult things, and we must remember them 🍁

[Catherine Belbin @catebelbin]

Welcome home, #HMCSOttawa! ❤️🇨🇦.

[Royal Canadian Navy @RoyalCanNavy]

After five months of hard work and dedication, #HMCSOttawa is back home in Esquimalt! The crew of nearly 240 sailors and aircrew are reunited with their loved ones after an unforgettable deployment under Operations HORIZON and NEON. Welcome home, heroes! 🙌💙 #HelpLeadFight

[Canadian Armed Forces @CanadianForces]

Today, HMCS Ottawa returned to its home port of Esquimalt, B.C., having completed its five-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region under Operations HORIZON and NEON.
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[Royal Canadian Navy @RoyalCanNavy]

A few more 📸 of #HMCSMaragretBrooke in Antarctica on #OpProjection from March 9th, 2025.
#HelpLeadFight

[Canadian Armed Forces @CanadianForces]

Deployed in support of #OpCARIBBE, Canada’s contribution to the US-led counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean Sea, HMCS Harry DeWolf is playing a key role in disrupting the flow of illicit substances into Canada and North America. 🇨🇦

[Valentin Pesant @valentinpst]

Happy Commonwealth Day!

[Canadian Joint Operations Command @CJOC_COIC]

Mission accomplished! Op NANOOK-NUNALIVUT 2025 has successfully concluded, showcasing the resilience and expertise of CAF members, international Allies, and northern community partners.

BZ to all CAF participants, Allies, partners and our northern community partners!

[RUSI(NS) @RUSI_NS]

2 polar icebreaker contracts announced. @CoastGuarCAN & CAN🇨🇦shipyards doing well. Success of #NationalShipbuildingStrategy? What next for #NSS?