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Monthly Archives: February 2021
Gratitude of the Netherlands Government
If you know of someone who qualifies, please reach out to the folks at the RCAF Association.
The RCAF Association in co-operation with the Department of National Defence/Canadian Forces (DND/CF) has offered to help the government of the Netherlands send flowers to our ageing veterans of the Second World War campaign to liberate the Netherlands.
If you are caring for one of our eligible veterans, or if you know of a veteran who participated in the campaign or a family caring for a loved one who happened to be involved in the liberation of the Netherlands, please consider reaching out to us and let us know of the street address to which the flowers can be sent.
Please reply to director@airforce.ca with the information needed.
Thank you for your very kind consideration and co-operation.
Royal Canadian Air Force Association,405-222 Somerset St. West Ottawa ON K2P 2G3 CANADA, Phone Number:(613) 232-4281, Fax Number: (613) 232-2156, Email Address: director@airforce.ca, Website : http://rcafassociation.ca
76 Years Ago Today…
We received this anniversary item from one of our fellow veterans organizations in the Bay Area earlier today.
76 years ago on Iwo Jima…
On this date in 1945, Marines and sailors landed on Iwo Jima with the purpose of capturing the island and its two air fields. The invasion, designated “Operation Detachment,” saw some of the fiercest fighting of WWII in the Pacific. The US was victorious in their mission but saw 26,000 casualties including 6,800 deaths.
A storied and important battle for the United States and the Marine Corps, the Battle of Iwo Jima is an anniversary we commemorate each year at Marines’ Memorial. Due to the ongoing pandemic and restrictions on gathering, unfortunately we were not able to hold the event in 2021. Instead, our team would like to honor this anniversary by sharing two videos with you. “To the Shores of Iwo Jima,” was recorded by Marine, Navy, and Coast Guard cameramen and can be found on the US National Archives YouTube page HERE. In addition, we welcome you to view the 75th Anniversary presentation held at Marines’ Memorial last year with guest speaker Col Peter Underwood, USMC (Ret).
We have high hopes that the 77th Anniversary will be in our normal in-person format! Until we see you again, stay safe and Semper Fi!
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Marines’ Memorial Association & Foundation
609 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
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Canada Remembers CAF Around the World / Le Canada se souvient des FAC autour du monde
This webinar on Monday may be of interest to many of our members.
On February 22, please join Veterans Affairs Canada online to learn about a vision on the future of remembrance and recognition in Canada.
The virtual event will feature the Minister of Veterans Affairs, Dr Lee Windsor and Captain (ret’d) Hélène Le Scelleur who will outline how this new approach will better serve the Veteran community.
In the coming months, Veterans and members of the public will be consulted on this new strategy to give valuable input on how we can all best recognize and commemorate Canada’s military, peacekeeping and humanitarian missions.
Sign up to ensure you don’t miss out:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZEIsXSrDR_e0au1oFdiY3A
Don’t have zoom? The event will also be hosted on Facebook Live – Veterans Affairs Canada.
“WWI Education Webinar: Strategies and Tools for Teaching WWI in 2021”
This webinar may be of interest to some of our members.
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