Military Personnel Command

Military Personnel Command. En français: @compersmil Notice:

[Military Personnel Command @milperscom]

Bravo Zulu to the 12 participants in this year’s Remembrance Day Sentry Program!

You all served an important role in today’s national ceremony in Ottawa.

Learn about the Remembrance Day Sentry Program: https://t.co/FQzImpS5Lh

[Canadian Armed Forces @CanadianForces]

All veterans share a selfless commitment to serve Canada. On #RemembranceDay, we honour their service and sacrifice, pay tribute to those who gave their lives in duty, and remember those who never came home.

[Canadian Armed Forces @CanadianForces]

Earlier this year, @CDS_Canada_CEMD and @CAFCWO_ADJUCFAC were honoured to visit the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, and took the opportunity to share their thoughts on Remembrance Day. #CanadaRemembers 🇨🇦

[Canadian Armed Forces @CanadianForces]

Can you help identify the remains of missing soldiers? November 10, 1917, marked the end of the Third Battle of Ypres, also known as Passchendaele. More than 2000 Canadians remain missing from this battle. 1/4

[Canadian Armed Forces @CanadianForces]

On November 11, approximately 300 RMC naval and officer cadets will participate in the parade contingent for the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial to mark the 150th anniversary of the RMC.
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[Canadian Armed Forces @CanadianForces]

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the unique educational programs and entry plans available to Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Armed Forces. Register now: https://t.co/M2FGhQtQka

[Military Personnel Command @milperscom]

She was selected for this important role as part of the Remembrance Day Sentry Program: https://t.co/FQzImpRxVJ

[Military Personnel Command @milperscom]

On November 11, MCpl Rhéa Kirkup will be serving as Special Guest to the Chief of the Defence Staff and Canadian Armed Forces Chief Warrant Officer during the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa.

[Military Personnel Command @milperscom]

He was selected for this important role as part of the Remembrance Day Sentry Program: https://t.co/FQzImpRxVJ

[Military Personnel Command @milperscom]

On November 11, MCpl Alastair Sanderson will be serving as Directorate of History and Heritage, Musician – Piper during the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa.

[Canadian Armed Forces @CanadianForces]

Join the ranks of women shaping the future of the Canadian Armed Forces. Register now for our virtual info session on November 10 at 3:00 p.m. EST to learn more about our career opportunities and the life and experiences of women in the CAF: https://t.co/qCewiHa8Rc

[Military Personnel Command @milperscom]

On November 11, S1 Renjie Zhao will be serving as Directorate of History and Heritage, Musician – Bugler during the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa.

He was selected for this important role as part of the Remembrance Day Sentry Program: https://t.co/FQzImpRxVJ

[Canadian Armed Forces @CanadianForces]

Update on personnel injured in Canadian Forces Base Wainwright incident: https://t.co/BbVq5jYkLa

[Military Personnel Command @milperscom]

On November 11, WO Sylvain Leblanc will be serving as Indigenous Council - Eagle Staff Bearer Assistant during the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa.

He was selected for this important role as part of the Remembrance Day Sentry Program: https://t.co/FQzImpRxVJ

[Military Personnel Command @milperscom]

On November 11, Cpl Angèle Leblanc will be serving as Indigenous Council - Eagle Staff Bearer during the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa.

She was selected for this important role as part of the Remembrance Day Sentry Program, learn more: https://t.co/FQzImpRxVJ

[Military Personnel Command @milperscom]

On November 11, Ranger Darrell Johnson will be serving as Canadian Ranger Sentry during the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa.

He was selected for this important role as part of the Remembrance Day Sentry Program, learn more: https://t.co/FQzImpRxVJ

[Military Personnel Command @milperscom]

On November 11, Capt Valérie Coulombe will be serving as Canadian Joint Forces Command – Nursing Officer during the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa.

She was selected for this important role as part of the Remembrance Day Sentry Program: https://t.co/FQzImpRxVJ

[Military Personnel Command @milperscom]

@Lazzy102 The adaptation may have been connected with the risk of strangulation from large headgear.

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[Military Personnel Command @milperscom]

On November 11, OCdt Quinn MacDonald will be serving as Canadian Army – Sentry Commander during the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa.

He was selected for this important role as part of the Remembrance Day Sentry Program, learn more: https://t.co/FQzImpS5Lh

[Military Personnel Command @milperscom]

@Lazzy102 Thank you for your question.

This is called a curb-chain chinstrap, or taper chain. It was originally meant to be worn under the chin, but at some point in its history it was adapted, likely around the time of the Crimean War.

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[Military Personnel Command @milperscom]

On November 11, Staff Sgt Chris Smigelsky will be serving as Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sentry during the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa.

He was selected for this important role as part of the Remembrance Day Sentry Program, learn more: https://t.co/FQzImpRxVJ