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Operation CARIBBE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) members conduct a boarding exercise with HMCS BRANDON and HMCS SASKATOON in the Pacific Ocean, March 2, 2021.

Photo Credit: Op CARIBBE PAO, HMCS BRANDON, Canadian Armed Forces photo

Des membres du détachement d’application de la loi (LEDET) de la garde côtière américaine mènent un exercice d’arraisonnement avec le NCSM BRANDON et le NCSM SASKATOON dans l’océan Pacifique, le 2 mars 2021.

Photo : OAP, Op CARIBBE, NCSM BRANDON, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation Canary (8) by Andrew

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Victorian Intelligence Officer Grayhawk was tasked with special activities and special reconnaissance at the border region. He established a safehouse and intelligence network at the Naran Darre Mountains and began his operation.

Grayhawk met with the tribal leaders in the region. After tea and gifts were exchanged, the tribal leader informed him that they observed military activities in an area not observed by satellites.

To be continued...

Note: The story, all names, characters, and incidents are fictitious.

Operation REASSURANCE-eFP by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Members of enhanced Forward Presence - Latvia participate in Exercise FURIOUS AXE, to ensure interoperability with other Baltic enhanced Forward Presence Battle Groups, in Camp Adazi Training Area, Latvia, October 19, 2020.

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

Des membres de la présence avancée renforcée en Lettonie participent à l’exercice FURIOUS AXE, assurant l’interopérabilité avec d’autres groupements tactiques baltes de la présence avancée renforcée, dans la zone d’entraînement du Camp Adazi, en Lettonie, 19 octobre 2020.

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

Operation Unity by Greater Manchester Police

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Police seized 41 vehicles during a two-day traffic operation earlier this week.

Officers were out in force with partner agencies as part of Operation Unity, which targeted a range of offences on the roads.

Check sites were set up in Gorton, Eastlands, Bolton and Manchester and during the course of the two days 575 vehicles were stopped.

Twelve vehicles were seized for being used illegally in the UK, 24 vehicles were seized for no insurance, two were seized for being driven without a licence and three were seized by the DVLA.

Police also issued 100 Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) to motorists, including 43 to drivers using a mobile phone and 16 for seatbelt offences.

The Drive & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) issued 55 prohibitions to commercial drivers for vehicle defects.

One vehicle was dealt with for red diesel, six taxi drivers were suspended and a 50-year old man was arrested on suspicion of two robberies in Tameside and remains in police custody for questioning.

Sergeant Garry Lyle from GMP’s Traffic Enforcement Unit said: “Partners and officers came together over the last two days to target offenders and send a stark reminder out to motorists that we will not let them compromise the safety of others on our roads.

“The Traffic Enforcement Unit deals with offences such as these on a daily basis but not to the same extent. We’re really grateful to our partners for assisting us throughout the operation and look forward to doing more of the same in the very near future.”

To report a crime please call police on 101 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

To keep up-to-date with GMP’s Traffic Unit, follow them on twitter - @gmptraffic

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

www.gmp.police.uk

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.

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A member of Naval Tactical Operations Group aboard HMCS CALGARY fires a C8 Rifle during a small arms range at sea, in the Pacific Ocean, 2 March 2021 before the start of Operation ARTEMIS and Operation PROJECTION.

Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Her Majesty's Canadian Ship CALGARY, Imagery Technician

Un membre du Groupe des opérations tactiques navales à bord du NCSM CALGARY utilise un fusil C8 lors d’un exercice de tir à l’arme légère en mer, dans l’océan Pacifique, le 2 mars 2021, avant le début des opérations ARTEMIS et PROJECTION.

Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, technicienne en imagerie, Navire canadien de Sa Majesté CALGARY

Lothian Volvo B5TL (Euro 6) SF17VNC 468 operating Cruiselink service X99 to Hawes Pier on the final descent to its terminus at South Queensferry on 10 May 2018. by Robin Dickson

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First day of operation of Cruiselink X99 service.

Operation Knightfall by Brickwielder

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This is no longer a collab because of David being a pain in the ass.

Operation REASSURANCE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Members of the Canadian Armed Forces take their post as part of Exercise Crystal Arrow during Operation REASSURANCE at Camp Adazi, Latvia on March 22, 2023.

Photo: Canadian Armed Forces Photo

Des membres des Forces armées canadiennes sont en position au cours de l’exercice Crystal Arrow dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE, au Camp Adazi, en Lettonie, le 22 mars 2023.

Photo : Forces armées canadiennes

Operation PRESENCE - Mali by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Canadian Armed Forces provide air mobile support of MINUSMA personnel and equipment during Operation PRESENCE-Mali, November 28, 2018.

Photo: Corporal Ken Beliwicz

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Les Forces armées canadiennes assurent le soutien mobile aérien du personnel et de l’équipement de la MINUSMA au cours de l’opération PRESENCE Mali, le 28 novembre 2018.

Photo : Caporal Ken Beliwicz

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Operation Gamma (14) by Andrew

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A Victorian special operations task force was assigned to ambush an exchange of radioactive material and capture a high value individual (HVI) codename Panther, a Russian arms dealer.

The tasks were assigned to the TF through drawing straws. The assault team consisted of Team 8, the Squadron Master Chief (Callsign Orca-minor), and two machine gunners from Team 7. The extraction team consisted of Team 55 with Squadron Commander (Callsign Orca-actual), and a fire support section from the Special Operations Regiment. The extraction team are mounted in two GMV, one LAV-FSV, one LAV-ICV, and one HMWV Cargo. The remaining operators from Team 7 in two HH-60 Pave Hawks would be the QRF and positioned at FOB Spade. Video links with the Task Force's TOC, Victoria’s National Command Centre (NCC), United States’ Situation Room and United Kingdom’s COBRA were also setup to monitor the mission on the day of the exchange.

After the AFO teams were inserted, the assault team followed. The assault team would enter the AO by high altitude high opening (HAHO) insertion and patrol in to the exchange site. Just prior to launch, operators from Team 7 assisted their sister team and triple check their parachute and equipment.

To be continued...

Note: The story, all names, characters, and incidents are fictitious.

Operation Gamma (3) by Andrew

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During Operation Blue Moon www.flickr.com/photos/8212187@N05/49182441817/in/datepost..., the Combined Anti-Terrorism Task Force (CATF) captured an Al-Asad financier. Interrogation of the financier revealed that they were in the process of purchasing radioactive material from Panther (a Russian arms dealer name Ulysses Klaue) as the terror group planned to build several dirty bombs to target Victoria, United States and the United Kingdom. He could not provide further details on the location of Panther, but the TF believed the plan was derailed with his capture. The financier, however, did revealed the location of several high value individuals in the network. The CATF began to surveil these individuals.

Several months later, the CATF captured a high value individual through the intelligence obtained from the financier. The HVI confirmed that Al-Asad did indeed had plans to obtain radioactive materials to build several dirty bombs and the plans became dormant since the capture of the financier. However, the plot had recently been revived. Further, the HVI provided the TF with the location where the terror group will be receiving the materials from Panther. The exchange would occur in an area within the Russian sphere of influence and Panther himself would be at the exchange. However, according to the HVI, security would be light since they wanted to avoid drawing any attention at the exchange. It was expected that they would be traveling in civilian vehicles.

The intelligence was shared among allied nations. After a discussion at the highest Government level, it was decided that CATF would be assigned to capture both the radioactive material and the HVT Panther.

A Victorian special operations task force was assigned with the operation. To keep the operation a secret, a task force out of rotation was assigned. After receiving their orders from the Squadron HQ's SCIF, the team commanders immediately gave Warning Orders to their team members and made preparations to depart for Camp Oasis.

To be continued...

Note: The story, all names, characters, and incidents are fictitious.

Operation REASSURANCE - ATF by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Canadian Armed Forces members conduct a convoy exercise with members of the U.S. Army at the Mihail Kogalniceanu (MK) Air Base in Romania during Operation REASSURANCE, November 11, 2022.

Photo: Corporal Eric Chaput, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Des membres des Forces armées canadiennes participent à un exercice de convoi avec des membres de l’armée américaine, à la base aérienne Mihail Kogalniceanu (MK), en Roumanie, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 11 novembre 2022.

Photo : Caporal Eric Chaput, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation Canary (6) by Andrew

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Victorian Intelligence Officer Grayhawk was tasked with special activities and special reconnaissance at the border region. He established a safehouse and intelligence network at the Naran Darre Mountains and began his operation.

After Grayhawk received word that one of the tribal leaders in the region had major intelligence, a meeting was immediately setup. As Grayhawk entered the elder's house to meet, the rest of the team interact with the villagers to gather intelligence.

To be continued...

Note: The story, all names, characters, and incidents are fictitious.

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: 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

www.comics.org/issue/8880/

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 Avalanche (8) by Andrew

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After the Task Force identified that fighters were massing in the Naran Darre mountains, its first objective is to obtain intelligence on the suspected cave complex. Grayhawk's hand-picked team was tasked with close target reconnaissance.

Although the terrain was difficult, the team was able to enter the AO undetected due to Grayhawk’s knowledge of the routes and goat trails in the mountains. The team climbed high into the mountains to conduct environmental reconnaissance.

The recon team confirmed that enemy fighters were present in the area of the suspected cave complex, however, they were unable to observe the size of the complex. The team also identified several HLZs where the assault force could be inserted. This vital intelligence was fed back to the Task Force.

To be continued...

Note: The story, all names, characters, and incidents are fictitious.

Operation PRESENCE-Mali by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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A CH-146 Griffon helicopter participates in an escort mission during Operation PRESENCE-MALI on February 28, 2019.

Photo: Corporal François Charest, 430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (430 Tac Hel Sqn)

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Un hélicoptère CH-146 Griffon participe à une mission d'escorte dans le cadre de l’opération PRESENCE-MALI, le 28 février 2019.

Photo : Caporal François Charest, 430e Escadron tactique d'hélicoptères (430 ETAH)

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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

Operation REASSURANCE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Soldiers from the 16th Battalion of the Polish 6th Airborne Brigade and Mike Company, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment storm a bridge as part of a joint exercise during Operation REASSURANCE on July 30, 2014.

Photo: Cpl Mark Schombs, 4 CDSG Garrison Petawawa Imaging

Des soldats du 16e Bataillon de la 6e Brigade aéroportée de la Pologne et de la compagnie Mike du 3e Bataillon, The Royal Canadian Regiment prennent un pont d’assaut, le 30 juillet 2014, au cours d’un exercice interarmées mené dans le cadre de l’opération Reassurance.

Photo : Cpl Mark Schombs, GS 4 Div C, Imagerie de la Garnison Petawawa

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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.

93003 by Lewis_Hurley

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Rail Operations Group 93003 on display at The Greatest Gathering.

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 REASSURANCE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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HMCS MONTREAL patrols the Mediterranean Sea during Operation REASSURANCE on April 4, 2022.

Photo by: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Le NCSM MONTREAL patrouille dans la Méditerranée au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 4 avril 2022.

Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes

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.

Photo: Corporal Tony Chand, Formation Imaging Services RP17-2018-0028-01131

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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 Barbarossa Figbarf by Trey_ _S

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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.

Operation North Pole by Lou Gerard

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METRA's Operation North Pole train pulls up to the Des Plaines IL. depot to board it's special passengers.

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

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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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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 Coalition by Greater Manchester Police

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