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Salute! January 2026

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A newsletter from Veterans Affairs Canada that may be of interest to members.
January 2026

The latest issue of Salute! is now available.
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Let us know what you think about Salute! by emailing us.

Sincerely,

Salute! Team

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Who knit ya?

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An item from the Legion Magazine.
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A captured U-190 floats in St. John’s Harbour, Nfld., in June 1945.
[Edward W. Dinsmore/DND/LAC/PA-145584]

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STORY BY STEPHEN J. THORNE

Nestled away on the top two floors of a four-storey stone-and-brick building overlooking the St. John’s waterfront, just a few metres from the Newfoundland National War Memorial, is a piece of Second World War history unlike any other.

Fifty-nine precarious steps up the back of the former warehouse, the Seagoing Officers’ Club, established by Captain Rollo Mainguy—a B.C. native commanding Canadian navy destroyers in the British colony of Newfoundland—is the stuff of legend.

A retreat and a respite for Allied naval and merchant marine officers between sailings on the North Atlantic run, it became forever known as the Crow’s Nest after a Canadian army colonel, gasping from his upward trek, mopped his beaded brow and uttered the immortal words: “Crikey, this is a snug little crow’s nest.”

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Displays at The Fort Garry Horse Museum and Archives. [Fort Garry Museum and Archives]

An armchair tour of The Fort Garry Horse Museum and Archives

STORY BY ALEX BOWERS

“We have a rich history,” said Gord Crossley, director of the Winnipeg-based Fort Garry Horse Museum and Archives, of its namesake regiment. “We like to say that we have more battle honours than any other armoured formation in Canada.”

The 43-year unit veteran knows such realities better than most. Since the earliest days of its inception in 1912—and arguably before—The Fort Garry Horse has distinguished itself at home and overseas, from its service in the Great War’s trenches—yes, trenches—to its sword-drawn cavalry charges to its mechanized role in D-Day and beyond. In everything it has accomplished during the ensuing years and decades—be it in Germany, Latvia or Petawawa, Ont.—Crossley’s former regiment has lived up to its motto, Facta non verba or Deeds not words.

Words, however, have their place. Having been involved with the museum for some 34 years, Crossey continues to tell the unit’s story, one battle honour at a time. Here, in an armchair tour of the site, he highlights it anew.

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About those 2026 Night Show rumors

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An update from the folks at the California Capital Airshow that may be of interest to members.

Hi, just a reminder that you’re receiving this email because you purchased a ticket or expressed an interest in the California Capital Airshow. Don’t forget to add insider@californiacapitalairshow.com to your address book, so we’ll be sure to land safely in your inbox! You may unsubscribe below if you no longer wish to receive Airshow emails.

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Greetings!

Rumors are going around that this year’s California Capital Airshow will be a Night Show. Please allow us this opportunity to clear up any confusion.

Based on overwhelming demand, we are bringing back the Night Show to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in the BIGGEST, BRIGHTEST & LOUDEST way possible!

This October 10-11 (Saturday and Sunday) will blow your mind, literally. And because we’re moving to a fall Airshow, the days and nights are cooler.

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds are headlining this year’s 20th Anniversary Airshow. Plus, the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Snowbirds. That means you’re getting two world-famous, national demonstration teams at the 2026 California Capital Airshow.

Think of this year’s show as the best of all worlds. You get to see some of the best pilots in the world fly during the day, dusk, and night. All topped off with a jaw-dropping pyro-musical fireworks display.

Parking gates open at 12:00 pm each day. That means extra time to experience the ground show. Inside the Airshow gates, you will enjoy miles of fascinating displays, the opportunity to get close to unique aircraft, and the chance to meet pilots and air crew. Plus, the opportunity to grab scrumptious bites and drinks from our upgraded concession experience.

Flying performances will begin at 4:00 pm (Saturday and Sunday), featuring four hours of action-packed entertainment.

Our military performers will open the show, with the Thunderbirds flying first, followed by several civilian and military performers, all leading into the spectacular night show performances, pyrotechnics, music, and fireworks! The ‘Magic in the Air’ will conclude at 8:00 pm with a jaw-dropping pyro-musical fireworks show you won’t soon forget.

We expect discount ticket blocks to sell out rapidly, as in previous launches. The 2025 Airshow SOLD OUT, leaving many people disappointed. We don’t want you to be disappointed, so please plan to buy early and enjoy the deepest discounts of the year – while supplies last.

Stay tuned for even more exciting details and performer announcements.

Buckle up, Sacramento!

“Az”

Your California Capital Air Show Insider

2026 California Capital Airshow

Celebrating 20 Years & America’s 250th Birthday with the

United States Air Force Thunderbirds and the
Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds!
October 10-11, 2026

Sacramento Mather Airport – KMHR

Presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova

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California Capital Airshow | 10425 Norden Avenue | Mather, CA 95655 US

20 Years of Remember, Honor, Teach

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An item from the Wreaths Across America organization.

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Whenever we celebrate a milestone, we’re reminded of the journey that brought us here.

Today, Wreaths Across America proudly begins its 20th year as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization…and with it comes many memories.

Many of you know that Wreaths Across America began as the Arlington Wreath Project in 1992. My husband had been in the balsam products industry for years, and that year he found himself with a surplus of wreaths. He immediately thought back to a moment from his childhood: standing in Arlington National Cemetery as a twelve-year-old after winning a trip as a paperboy. That experience left a lasting impression on him.

Click here to read my full message, and keep scrolling to learn more about our year-round mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach.

Sincerely,
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Karen Worcester

Wreaths Across America’s Executive Director
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Remember Me Story Gallery

Help us identify service members who deserve to be remembered. These could be family members, local heroes, or names from your local cemetery that few people know.

Please submit names, photos, and stories at the button below. You can also view the gallery of stories. Be sure to use #RememberMe on social media!
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250 Years of Service to our Nation. Remembering every service member, in every community, big and small, nationwide. Thank you to the volunteers in Covington, PA and Blossburg, PA, for their work in ensuring each servicemember’s name is said out loud and story told in their communities.

Say their names, share their stories!
 

2026 Youth Service-learning Project

WAA’s Curriculum Developer has created a Service Learning Project for educators to use with their students! Share with the teachers and school administrators in your community to encourage students to research a service member(s) from their community or family and share that person’s story. Or, start this project with a student in your life today!
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Mission Matters: Daughters of the American Revolution
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Tomorrow at 10 am ET, tune in to Wreaths Across America Radio for Mission Matters! This week, Karen speaks with Cindy Stath about her role at the Daughters of the American Revolution, how the DAR ties into this year’s “Remember Me” theme, and the Meet the DAR Podcast. Listen live on the iHeart, Audacy and TuneIn apps, or at the button.

Check out the Meet the DAR Podcast on Monday at 11 am ET and listen to past episodes here.
 

Featured Merchandise

2025 theme merch is ON SALE! Tees are now just $20, and hoodies are now just $45.

Get these sale items before they’re gone at the button below.
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