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Operation UNIFIER by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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A Polish Armed Forces soldier trains a Ukrainian soldier in operating a Leopard 2A4 main battle tank at the driving circuit during Operation UNIFIER in south-western Poland, on February 20, 2023.

Photo by Corporal Marco Tijam, Operation UNIFIER, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

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Un soldat des forces armées polonaises donne de l’instruction à un soldat ukrainien sur la conduite d’un char de combat principal Leopard 2A4 sur le circuit de conduite au cours de l’opération UNIFIER, dans le sud ouest de la Pologne, le 20 février 2023.

Photo : Caporal Marco Tijam, opération UNIFIER, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation UNIFIER by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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A Canadian Armoured Recovery Vehicle (ARV) donated in support of Ukraine is being loaded for transport during Operation UNIFIER in southwest Poland, April 11, 2023.

Photo by: Corporal Marco Tijam, Operation UNIFIER, Canadian Armed Forces photo

Un véhicule blindé de dépannage canadien (VBD) donné pour soutenir l’Ukraine est chargé aux fins de transport durant l’opération UNIFIER, dans le sud-ouest de la Pologne, le 11 avril 2023.

Photo : Caporal Marco Tijam, opération UNIFIER, photo des Forces armées canadiennes

Operation IceBridge View of Larsen C by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

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This is an photograph from the Oct. 31, 2017 Operation IceBridge flight over the Larsen C. For the last nine years, NASA’s Operation IceBridge has been flying over Antarctica to measure changes in land and sea ice at the bottom of the world. Soon after beginning this year’s campaign, the mission flew over one of the most obvious signs of change in 2017: a giant iceberg the size of Delaware that recently calved off of the Larsen C ice shelf. This iceberg is more than 600 feet thick and has a total volume twice the size of Lake Erie. Even so, it won’t contribute any more to sea level rise, as it’s been floating as part of an ice shelf for a long time. Scientists are still researching whether the removal off all that ice will have any effect on the flow rates of glaciers upstream from the Larsen C. Caption: The edge of Larsen C Ice Shelf with the western edge of iceberg A68 in the distance. NASA/Nathan Kurtz More about NASA’s Operation IceBridge: www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/icebridge/index.html ( www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/icebridge/index.html ) NASA image use policy. ( www.nasa.gov/audience/formedia/features/MP_Photo_Guidelin... ) NASA Goddard Space Flight Center ( www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/home/index.html ) enables NASA’s mission through four scientific endeavors: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Solar System Exploration, and Astrophysics. Goddard plays a leading role in NASA’s accomplishments by contributing compelling scientific knowledge to advance the Agency’s mission. Follow us on Twitter ( twitter.com/NASAGoddardPix ) Like us on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/pages/Greenbelt-MD/NASA-Goddard/39501384... ) Find us on Instagram ( instagrid.me/nasagoddard/?vm=grid )

Operation: Peril #4 by Michael Studt

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Operation: Peril / Heft-Reihe

Time Travelers

cover: Ogden Whitney

American Comics Group / USA 1951

Reprint / Comic-Club NK 2010

ex libris MTP

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Operation Lifesaver WC SD45 7525-Q592 by William H. Davis Jr.

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CSXT Northbound Freight Train Q592 passes through Springfield, TN.

Vintage Car by Chris Willis

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6th Annual Father's Day Auto Show

Classic Autos Cruise into Napa Valley for Father’s Day

V Marketplace celebrates the “art of the driving machine”

The Napa Valley will proudly welcome car connoisseurs from around the Bay Area and beyond as V Marketplace in Yountville, hosts the 26th Annual Father’s Day Invitational Auto Show. Auto entries are by invitation. The event is Free to the Public.

From the national champions, to the local favorites, to the one-of-a-kind collector curiosities, more than 150 early and late model autos spanning almost 100 years of production can be seen at this non-competitive, open-class invitational exhibition. Whether nostalgia means rolling down the road in a classic 1928 Model A Phaeton, sliding into the drive-in with a ‘57 Chevy, or cruising the fast lane in a Ferrari, this show-stopping collection presents some of the finest autos to grace the highway in any era and is the perfect gift for Father’s Day!

V Marketplace has also invited local nonprofits to add to the festivities. Firing up their grill, serving delicious sausages and hot dogs, will be the Fire Explorers and the Yountville Fire Department. Manning the booth where cool beverages can be found will be the Native Sons of the Golden West and the Native Daughters of the Golden West. Operation Love will be on site collecting donations to provide care packages to our deployed armed forces stationed in harms way. All proceeds from these sales go directly to the nonprofits.

Make it a Father’s Day weekend escape to Napa Valley! Surrounded by lush gardens, beautiful water features, and meandering cobblestone walkways, V Marketplace, provides a beautiful backdrop for this annual event. Visitors can look forward to a unique variety of distinctive specialty shops, galleries, restaurants, wine tasting, hot air ballooning and Michael Chiarello’s Bottega Ristorante.

Operation REASSURANCE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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The Enhanced Naval Boarding Party from Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) FREDERICTON participates in a multi-national boarding exercise with NATO ships' boarding teams from Spain and Morocco during Operation REASSURANCE on May 16, 2016.

Photo: Corporal Anthony Chand, Formation Imagery Services

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L’équipe d’arraisonnement renforcée des navires du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) FREDERICTON participe à un exercice d’arraisonnement multinational avec des équipes d’arraisonnement des navires de l’OTAN provenant de l’Espagne et du Maroc, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 16 mai 2016.

Photo : Caporal Anthony Chand, Services d’imagerie de la formation

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Operation PRESENCE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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A CH-147F Chinook helicopter from 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron is unloaded from CC-177 Globemaster during Operation PRESENCE on 4 July 2018, in West Africa.

Photo: Canadian Forces Combat Camera

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Un hélicoptère CH-147F Chinook du 450e Escadron tactique d’hélicoptères est déchargé d’un CC-177 Globemaster au cours de l’opération PRESENCE, le 4 juillet 2018, en Afrique de l’Ouest.

Photo : Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes

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the last therapy by Martin Kriebernegg

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Operation PRESENCE - Mali by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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The CH-146 Griffon air crews finish refueling the helicopter at Camp Castor in Gao, Mali during Operation PRESENCE on August 5, 2018.

Photo: MCpl Jennifer Kusche, Canadian Forces Combat Camera

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Des membres de l’équipage aérien d’un hélicoptère CH-146 Griffon ravitaillent l’hélicoptère en carburant, au Camp Castor, à Gao, au Mali, au cours de l’opération PRESENCE, le 5 août 2018.

Photo: Cplc Jennifer Kusche, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes

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Operation LENTUS by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Members of the Canadian Armed Forces respond to the province of Prince Edward Island’s request for assistance with relief efforts during Operations LENTUS, in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona that took place on September 24, 2022.

Photo credit: Corporal Jaclyn Buell

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Des membres des Forces armées canadiennes répondent à la demande d'aide de la province de la Île-du-Prince-Édouard dans le cadre de l’opération LENTUS, à la suite de l'ouragan Fiona qui a eu lieu le 24 septembre 2022.

Photo : Caporal Jaclyn Buell

Operation Hansford by Greater Manchester Police

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Dawn raids saw 5 people arrested as part of a crackdown on an organised crime group operating across several areas in England.

This morning (Thursday 16 May 2019) a team of officers executed warrants at 7 addresses in Oldham.

The warrants were executed as part of Operation Hansford – set up by GMP officers to target an organised crime group believed to be involved in crimes committed across England, spanning several force areas- including Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Lancashire.

As part of Operation Hansford detectives have investigated 120 offences including aggravated burglary, robbery, car theft, assault, violent disorder and criminal damage – all believed to be orchestrated by the same organised crime group.

Chief Superintendent Neil Evans, GMP’s Territorial Commander with responsibility for Oldham said: “Today we have 5 people in custody and that is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team here in Oldham, who have worked tirelessly in order to disrupt this organised crime group.

“Today’s action has been supported from officers across GMP; however I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our colleagues from West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Lancashire – all of whom have supported this investigation from the very outset.

“The importance of our investigation and the severity of the crimes committed should not be underestimated. Organised criminal activity destroys people’s livelihoods and blights communities. I hope that today’s action demonstrates to those who have been affected by such criminality just how dedicated we are in bringing those responsible to justice, as well as our absolute commitment to making the streets of Greater Manchester a safer place.

“I would also like to emphasise that Operation Hansford remains very much ongoing.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit www.gmp.police.uk

Brinnington ASB Operation by Greater Manchester Police

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An Image taken recently during an anti-social behaviour operation by local officers in Brinnington, Stockport.

You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.

Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.

You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.

You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk

Operation REASSURANCE-MTF by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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A CH-148 Cyclone prepares to take off from the flight deck of HMCS HALIFAX during Operation REASSURANCE on 16 May 2022.

Please credit: Pte Connor Bennett, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone s’apprête à décoller du pont d’envol du NCSM HALIFAX au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 16 mai 2022.

Photo : Sdt Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation LENTUS by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Members of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, participate in fire prevention operations in Grande Prairie, Alberta in support of Operation LENTUS 23-01 on May 11, 2023.

Photo: MCpl Cass Moon, Canadian Armed Forces photo

Des membres du 3e Bataillon, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, participent à des opérations de prévention des incendies à Grande Prairie, en Alberta, dans le cadre de l’opération LENTUS 23-01, le 11 mai 2023.

Photo : Cplc Cass Moon, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation Gable by Greater Manchester Police

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This morning (Tuesday 1 February 2022), we executed warrants at six properties in the Chadderton area.

A 25-year-old was arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault and trafficking a person within the UK for sexual exploitation.

A second 25-year-old was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.

A 26-year-old was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and trafficking a person within the UK for sexual exploitation.

A 27-year-old was arrested on suspicion of rape and trafficking a person within the UK for sexual exploitation.

A 28-year-old was arrested on suspicion of rape and trafficking a person within the UK for sexual exploitation.

The warrants were executed as part of Operation Gabel - an investigation into the child sexual exploitation of two teenage girls in 2012/2013.

Inspector Nick Helme, of GMP's Oldham district, said: "This morning's action at several properties in the Chadderton area was a result of just one of a number of ongoing investigations into historic child sexual exploitation in Greater Manchester.

"I can assure members of the public and warn offenders that investigating this type of crime is a top priority for the force. Regardless of time passed, dedicated teams in a specialist unit leave no stone unturned whilst gathering evidence to make arrests with the intention of bringing suspects to face justice.

"I hope these warrants build public trust and confidence that Greater Manchester Police is committed to fighting, preventing and reducing CSE to keep people safe and care for victims - giving them the faith they need in the force to come forward.

Greater Manchester is nationally recognised as a model of good practice in terms of support services available to victims.

If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police, or a support agency so you can get the help and support available.

- Saint Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Manchester provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated response to men, women and children who live or have been sexually assaulted within Greater Manchester. We offer forensic medical examinations, practical and emotional support as well as a counselling service for all ages. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and can be accessed by telephoning 0161 276 6515.

-Greater Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential information, support and counselling service run by women for women over 18 who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives. Call us on 0161 273 4500 or email us at help@manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk

- Survivors Manchester provides specialist trauma informed support to boys and men in Greater Manchester who have experienced sexual abuse, rape or sexual exploitation. Call 0161 236 2182.

Operation REASSURANCE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Members of the Naval Replenishment Unit onboard Motor Vessel ASTERIX secure the distance line during a Replenishment-at-Sea with HMCS MONTREAL during Operation PROJECTION INDO - PACIFIC on 28 March 2023 off the coast of Nova Scotia.

Photo: S1 Taylor Congdon, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

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Des membres de l’unité de ravitaillement naval à bord du navire à moteur ASTERIX retiennent le filin d’écartement lors d’un ravitaillement en mer avec le NCSM MONTREAL au cours de l’opération PROJECTION INDO – PACIFIC, le 28 mars 2023, au large de la Nouvelle Écosse.

Photo : Mat 1 Taylor Congdon, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation SAVANNE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Sailor 1st Class Samuel David and Sailor 3rd Class Ariel Barnes of Naval Replenishment Unit ASTERIX during a Replenishment at Sea with Spanish Frigate Reina Sofía onboard Motor Vessel ASTERIX as part of Operation SAVANNE on 02 May 2023.

Photo: S1 Taylor Congdon, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

Le matelot de 1re classe Samuel David et le matelot de 3e classe Ariel Barnes, membres de l’unité de ravitaillement naval ASTERIX, à bord du navire à moteur ASTERIX lors d’un ravitaillement en mer avec la frégate espagnole Reina Sofía au cours de l’opération SAVANNE, le 2 mai 2023.

Photo : Mat 1 Taylor Congdon, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation REASSURANCE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Members of multiple nations conduct a firepower demonstration for media and special guests during Operation REASSURANCE at Camp Adazi, Latvia on March 29, 2023.

Photo: Canadian Armed Forces Photo

Des membres de plusieurs pays font une démonstration de puissance de feu pour les médias et les invités d’honneur au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, au Camp Adazi, en Lettonie, le 29 mars 2023.

Photo : Forces armées canadiennes

Operation Beach pt02 by Dal Lee

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Operation Bricklord 2010 by Jeff from BAF

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Operation REASSURANCE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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The embarked Maritime Tactical Operations Group (MTOG) onboard Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) St. John’s performs close quarter combat training during Operation REASSURANCE on January 30, 2018.

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Le Groupe des opérations tactiques maritimes qui se trouve à bord du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) St. John’s effectue un entraînement de combat rapproché au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 30 janvier 2018.

Photo : Caporal Tony Chand, Services d’imagerie de la formation

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Operation REASSURANCE-Prestwick by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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A Canadian Armed Forces member deployed with the Air Task Force - Prestwick walks along side of a CC-130J Hercules on 12 October 2022, at Glasgow Prestwick Airport in Prestwick, United Kingdom.

Please Credit: Corporal Eric Greico, Canadian Armed Forces Photo.

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Un membre des Forces armées canadiennes affecté à la Force opérationnelle aérienne – Prestwick marche à côté d’un avion CC-130J Hercules, le 12 octobre 2022, à l’aéroport de Glasgow Prestwick, à Prestwick, au Royaume-Uni.

Photo : Caporal Eric Greico, Forces armées canadiennes

Phoenixes Incoming by Cosmo Graham

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Shooting through Longbridge, Rail Operations Group Class 37s 800 and 884 race towards the Camp Hill Line, working the return leg of the "Class 37/8 Thrash Bash" railtour (down on TOPS as 1Z38 Worcester Shrub Hill-Derby, via the Camp Hill Line, the Sutton Park Line, Soho Jct, Birmingham New Street, Nuneaton and Leicester). What a fantastic sight!

Operation Rudow by Greater Manchester Police

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This morning, Thursday 2 February 2017, officers executed warrants at addresses across Miles Platting and Ancoats.

The warrants were executed as part of Operation Rudow a multi-agency operation targeting organised crime and the supply of drugs across Greater Manchester.

Chief Inspector Andy Cunliffe, of GMP’s City of Manchester team, said: "Drugs ruin lives and destroy communities. We will systematically root out and dismantle groups that seek to profit from flooding our streets with drugs.

"Today, we have made arrests after executing warrants across North Manchester.

"By sharing information with our partners, we are better equipped to tackle organised crime and make it impossible for them to profit from it.

"I'd like to thank the community who came forward with information that has proved vital in making this enforcement action a success.

“We still however, need people to come forward with information to prevent people from benefiting from the proceeds of crime at the demise of others. If you know about it, report it.

"Organised crime has no place on the streets of Greater Manchester and we will continue to work tirelessly to remove the scourge of criminal gangs."

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Operation REASSURANCE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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A member of the Canadian Armed Forces conducts a live-fire exercise as part of Operation REASSURANCE at Camp Adazi, Latvia, on January 2, 2023.

Photo: Canadian Armed Forces Photo

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Un membre des Forces armées canadiennes participe à un exercice de tir réel dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE, au Camp Adazi, en Lettonie, le 2 janvier 2023.

Photo : Forces armées canadiennes

Operation Coalition by Greater Manchester Police

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Yesterday, Wednesday 5 June 2013, over 120 officers from Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire and Greater Manchester Police, took part in a day of action to reduce criminality on the roads and improve road safety.

The operation, commanded by Superintendent Thompson and coordinated by Greater Manchester Police, saw vehicle check sites set up in Lancashire, Cheshire and Merseyside force areas, supported by partners from the Environment Agency, Trading Standards, RSPCA, VOSA and HMRC.

GMP's Anpr Intercept, Traffic Enforcement teams and Road Policing units conducted enforcement throughout the region, supported by Traffic PCSO's.

Officers from GMP's Tactical Aid and Tactical Dog Units were deployed at the sites to provide specialist search capability.

Highways Agency staff also supported the operation by providing assistance to officers and distributing road safety leaflets to motorists.

The operation generated a large volume of media interest, resulting in the several interviews being provided by Superintendent Thompson and Chief Inspector Buckle to ITV National and Regional News, Crime Watch Road Show and a number of local radio stations.

The day saw over 300 vehicles stopped, 7 offenders arrested for a variety of offences including, possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply, assault and theft of two motor vehicles.

192 motorists were breathalysed, contributing to the ACPO national drink drive campaign, 223 motorists dealt with under Road Traffic Act legislation and 19 vehicles seized for being driven without insurance, licence or in an anti social manner.

To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.

www.gmp.police.uk

You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.

Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.

You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.

Peat.... by Water and Rails

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On the 25th October 2017 no.13 (DIEMA 2655 of 1963) shunts empties at Torfabbau Wolfsbruchermoor. The operation here seems to be single manned with the very friendly Matthias being in charge of the show.

Operation REASSURANCE-MTF by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Master Corporal Samantha Yeadon, an Avionics Systems Technician from 12 Wing Shearwater spreads the blades of a CH-148 Cyclone on the flight deck of HMCS HALIFAX during Operation REASSURANCE on 16 May 2022.

Please credit: Pte Connor Bennett, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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La caporale chef Samantha Yeadon, technicienne en systèmes avioniques de la 12e Escadre Shearwater, déplie les pales d’un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone sur le pont d’envol du NCSM HALIFAX au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 16 mai 2022.

Photo : Sdt Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation CARIBBE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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A Royal Canadian Navy member onboard HMCS YELLOWKNIFE responds to Man Overboard Rescue Stations as a Rescue Diver to recover Oscar, a rescue training aid, while deployed on Operation CARIBBE on February 17, 2022.

Photo: MARPAC Imaging Services

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Un membre de la Marine royale canadienne à bord du NCSM YELLOWKNIFE intervient à titre de plongeur sauveteur pour récupérer le mannequin d’entraînement Oscar lors d’un exercice de récupération d’un homme à la mer au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, le 17 février 2022.

Photo : Services d’imagerie des FMAR(P)

Urban Operations Course by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Soldiers on the Urban Operation course conduct tactical breaching to include the use of ballistic breaching with Remington 12-gauge shotguns, transition drills between rifle and pistol as well as modified firing positions, at the Infantry School Combat Training Center, 5th Canadian Division Support Base (5 CDSB) Gagetown, New Brunswick, on 8 April 2022.

Please credit: Cpl Dave Michaud, Infantry School CTC, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Des soldats participant au cours d’opérations urbaines effectuent des ouvertures de brèches tactiques, notamment en utilisant la technique d’ouverture de brèche balistique au moyen de fusils de chasse Remington de calibre 12, en exécutant des exercices de transition entre le fusil et le pistolet, ainsi qu’en adoptant des positions de tir modifiées, à l’École d’infanterie du Centre d’instruction au combat, situé à la Base de soutien de la 5e Division du Canada (BS 5 Div CA) Gagetown, au Nouveau-Brunswick, le 8 avril 2022.

Photo : Cpl Dave Michaud, École d’infanterie, CIC, Forces armées canadiennes

Urban Operations Training by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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A British soldier with The Royal Lancers sits in the observation hatch of a Foxhound protected patrol vehicle, during urban operations training alongside Ukrainian recruits and soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry during Operation UNIFIER on 9 February 2023 in the United Kingdom.

Please Credit: Corporal Eric Greico, Canadian Armed Forces Photo.

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Un soldat britannique des Royal Lancers est assis dans la trappe d’observation d’un véhicule de patrouille protégé Foxhound lors d’un entraînement aux opérations en zone urbaine, aux côtés de recrues ukrainiennes et de soldats du 3e Bataillon, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, au cours de l’opération UNIFIER, le 9 février 2023, au Royaume-Uni.

Photo : Caporal Eric Greico, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation NANOOK-NUNAKPUT by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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A CH-146 Griffon helicopter lands during Operation NANOOK-NUNAKPUT in Nunavut on 24 August 2022.

Please credit: Corporal Parker Salustro, Canadian Armed Forces photo.

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Un hélicoptère CH-146 Griffon atterrit au cours de l’opération NANOOK-NUNAKPUT, au Nunavut, le 24 août 2022.

Photo : Caporal Parker Salustro, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation REASSURANCE-ATF by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornet flies over Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base during Operation REASSURANCE Air Task Force - Romania on October 28, 2021.

Photo by: Aviator Avery Philpott, 4 Wing Imaging, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Un chasseur CF-188 Hornet de l’Aviation royale canadienne affecté à la Force opérationnelle aérienne –Roumanie de l’opération REASSURANCE survole la base aérienne Mihail Kogalniceanu, le 28 octobre 2021.

Photo : Aviateur Avery Philpott, Services d’imagerie de la 4e Escadre, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation REASSURANCE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Maritime Tactical Operations Group (MTOG) Tiger Team and Royal Canadian Navy Ship’s Boarding Party members conduct pistol training on the flight deck of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) St. John’s during Operation REASSURANCE, off the Norwegian coast on February 21, 2018.

Photo: Corporal Tony Chand, Formation Imaging Services

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L’équipe spéciale du Groupe des opérations tactiques maritimes (GOTM) et des membres de l'équipe d'arraisonnement des navires de la Marine royale canadienne s'exercent au pistolet sur le pont d'envol du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) St. John's dans le cadre de l'opération REASSURANCE, au large de la Norvège, le 21 février 2018.

Photo : Caporal Tony Chand, Services d’imagerie de la formation RP17-2018-0028-02569

Operation NANOOK-TUUGAALIK by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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USCGC TAHOMA (left) and HDMS TRITON (right), traverse the Eternity Fjord in Greenland ahead of HMCS GLACE BAY (not pictured) during Operation NANOOK 2020 on August 15, 2020.

Photo by Corporal David Veldman, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

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L’USCGC TAHOMA (à gauche) et le HDMS TRITON (à droite), qui se trouvent devant le NCSM GLACE BAY (ne figure pas sur la photo), traversent le fjord Eternity au Groenland, au cours de l’opération NANOOK 2020, le 15 août 2020.

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Rose Dugdale by Niall Collins

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ROSE DUGDALE came from a wealthy English background and her journey into the Irish republican struggle stems from her inherent interest in the world around her. From her idyllic childhood on a farm in Devon, to her nine-year prison sentence and finally her progression into Sinn Féin, Rose’s contribution to republicanism is being honoured at this year’s annual Dublin Volunteers Dinner Dance in November.

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BORN into a wealthy family in Devon, in the south-west of England, Rose Dugdale’s childhood was idyllic and she spent her early years surrounded by wildlife. She was a keen hunter and was a self-proclaimed ‘Tom Boy’. She spent some holidays in Scotland where she went stalking, shooting grouse and salmon fishing. Rose talks fondly of her upbringing:

“I had a marvellous life. It’s certainly safe to say that money was never a great shortage.”

She went to the magnificently-named Miss Ironside’s School for Girls in Kensington and her family home was in Chelsea.

In 1959, she studied at St Anne’s College, University of Oxford, where she says she was surrounded by “brilliant” tutors.

“University was a time to relax, learn, think and talk with people. My tutors were wonderful but they didn’t politicise me; I was just always very enthusiastic to learn something about the world.”

After studying in America for a Master’s Degree, Rose returned to England where she taught economics and obtained a doctorate in Philosophy.

She was heavily involved in the demonstrations against the Vietnam War and it was this that led her to visit Cuba for summer camps that were set up by Fidel Castro to attract Vietnam War activists.

“It was in Cuba that I saw the possibility of socialism in the making. Academic life was dominated by great new theorists such as Marx and Mao and it really felt possible to change the world.”

Rose became involved in working-class movements in Tottenham, north London, a community with high poverty rates and a huge Irish population. It was around this time (1972) that Bloody Sunday happened and that event had a profound effect on Rose and spurred her decision to join the republican armed struggle.

“There was a struggle going on right on my doorstep in Ireland and there was never any doubt that I had to be involved. When I got off the boat in Belfast, I saw the British Army on the streets in their uniforms with their high-tech weapons. I saw British troops raid a set of flats and I found it horrifying. I became anxious to get involved in the armed struggle.”

In June 1974, Rose was sentenced to nine years in prison by a Dublin court for her role in IRA operations and months into her sentence in Limerick Prison she discovered she was pregnant.

“I wasn’t scared at all. Being pregnant felt nice. I was delighted.”

Her main concern in prison had to do with the ordinary prisoners.

“They lived in appalling circumstances and we could do very little to help them. The authorities treated them terribly and drove some to suicide. For them a prison sentence of a few months was horrible; as republican prisoners, we knew why we were there — we were prepared for it.”

Her time in prison shaped her participation in the movement upon her release.

“The fact that I was an ex-prisoner gave me a certain status within the Republican Movement. There had always been an attitude that I was from a strange background, from the monied classes. I was considered an oddball and a maverick. Some would have said that I belonged with the Stickies because I wasn’t the ‘typical’ republican.”

Soon after being released from prison, Rose joined Sinn Féin.

“My background had me believe that armed struggle was the only way forward but the revolutionary army that was the IRA had achieved its principal objective, which was to get your enemy to negotiate with you. They did that with amazing skill and ability and I can’t help but respect what was done in terms of the Good Friday Agreement.”

Coming from such a wealthy background, Rose has no regrets about her decision to leave everything behind her and take part in the Irish struggle.

“I did what I wanted to do. I am proud to have been part of the Republican Movement and I hope that I have played my very small part in the success of the armed struggle.”

Operation CARIBBE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Aviation Systems Technicians from Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship WINNIPEG prepare to replace a rotor blade on a CH-124 Sea King Helicopter during Operation CARIBBE on 22 June 2015.

Photo: OP Caribbe, DND

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Des techniciens en systèmes aéronautiques du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté WINNIPEG se préparent à remplacer une pale de rotor sur un hélicoptère CH-124 Sea King au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, le 22 juin 2015.

Photo : Opération Caribbe, MDN

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Operation REASSURANCE-eFP by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Members deployed on Operation REASSURANCE as part of enhanced Forward Presence-Latvia participate in Exercise SILVER ARROW at Camp Adazi Training Area, Latvia, September 27, 2020.

Please credit: enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Imagery Technician, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

Des militaires en déploiement dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE, qui fait partie de la présence avancée renforcée en Lettonie, participent à l’exercice SILVER ARROW dans la zone d’entraînement du Camp Adazi, en Lettonie, le 27 septembre 2020.

Mention de source : Technicien en imagerie du groupement tactique de la présence avancée renforcée, photo des Forces armées canadiennes