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Members of the United States Navy and United States Coast Guard conduct a boarding exercise aboard HMCS GLACE BAY during Operation NANOOK 2020 on August 18, 2020.
Photo by Corporal David Veldman, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
Des membres de la marine américaine et de la Garde côtière des États-Unis effectuent un exercice d’arraisonnement à bord du NCSM GLACE BAY dans le cadre de l’opération NANOOK 2020, le 18 août 2020.
Photo : Caporal David Veldman, Forces armées canadiennes
A new joint operation - called Operation Vortex - has gotten underway today (Wednesday 19 January 2022) in Oldham to crack down on vehicle crime and traffic offences in the district.
The Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit, along with officers from GMP's Safer Transport Team and officers across the Oldham District, worked along the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency at a static base in Chadderton, stopping a number of vehicles either committing traffic offences, or vehicle crime.
Two men arrested, one on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs, and one for driving while disqualified and remain in custody for questioning, ten vehicles have been seized for being driven with no insurance, and one stolen vehicle has been recovered.
In addition, officers also reported 35 traffic offences for a range of driving offences.
Chief Superintendent Mark Dexter from GMP's Specialist Operations said: "This will become a regular operation across Greater Manchester, where we will strive to make our communities and roads safer, tackling illegal vehicles which we know that are all too often used in crime and cause harm and misery on the roads.
"I hope this sends a strong message to anyone thinking of breaking the law on our roads, that we are watching, and we won't hesitate to take action to remove you and your vehicle from the road."
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
Canadian Armed Forces personnel depart on a Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130J Hercules aircraft from 436 Transport Squadron for Operation NANOOK at Canadian Forces Base Trenton, Ontario on August 15, 2022.
Photo by: Lieutenant Kurt Visser, 8 Wing Trenton Public Affairs, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Des membres du personnel des Forces armées canadiennes quittent la Base des Forces canadiennes Trenton, en Ontario, à bord d’un avion CC 130J Hercules de l’Aviation royale canadienne du 436e Escadron de transport en vue de participer à l’opération NANOOK, le 15 août 2022.
Photo : Lieutenant Kurt Visser, Affaires publiques de la 8e Escadre Trenton, Forces armées canadiennes
Lieutenant (Navy) Alina Na, an Intelligence Officer aboard HMCS CALGARY, stands at attention during the sail into Auckland, New Zealand during Operation PROJECTION, August 4, 2021.
Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Her Majesty's Canadian Ship CALGARY
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La lieutenant de vaisseau Alina Na, officier du renseignement à bord du NCSM CALGARY, se tient au garde à vous alors que le navire se dirige vers Auckland, en Nouvelle Zélande, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, le 4 août 2021.
Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Navire canadien de Sa Majesté CALGARY
Royal Canadian Navy sailors stand at attention on the fo'cs'le of HMCS CALGARY as the ship sails into Auckland, New Zealand during Operation PROJECTION, August 4, 2021.
Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Her Majesty's Canadian Ship CALGARY
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Des marins de la Marine royale canadienne se tiennent au garde à vous sur le gaillard d’avant du NCSM CALGARY, alors que le navire se dirige vers Auckland, en Nouvelle Zélande, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, le 4 août 2021.
Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Navire canadien de Sa Majesté CALGARY
This week's post for Totally Texture Tuesday!
This was my favorite grain elevator that I found on a day trip to Abilene last Fall. It is also the only one that is no longer in operation. I love all the "artifacts of function" that are hanging off of this place. Texture added in iPiccy.
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Abilene (Dickinson County), KS.
Greater Manchester Police is leading the way in a new North West crackdown on armed robberies, following the Force’s major success over the past year, resulting in 33 offenders being convicted and sentenced to a total of 204 years.
These excellent results have been achieved thanks to Vanguard, GMP’s operation aimed at reducing armed robberies, and have made a significant contribution to the 58 per cent reduction in the number of cash-in-transit (CIT) attacks across the North West during 2010.
The North West will become a no-go area for armed robbers in the run up to Christmas as officers from Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cumbria and North Wales will work with the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) to safeguard commercial and financial businesses, along with CIT vehicles during their delivery and pick-up times.
“The success we’ve had in arresting and convicting so many offenders should be a warning to anyone thinking of committing this type of crime - there is no hiding place for them and they risk spending Christmas behind bars. The fact that so many key offenders have been locked up across Greater Manchester in the last year due to the successful work of Vanguard, means that the number of CIT robberies has dramatically reduced,” said Detective Chief Inspector Pat McKelvey, from Greater Manchester Police’s Vanguard team.
“However, there are still too many innocent victims suffering at the hands of criminals who do not hesitate to use violence. With Christmas approaching – traditionally one of the busiest times of year for this type of crime - we are determined to keep our communities safer by targeting, deterring and disrupting criminals who carry out CIT attacks and robberies of commercial and financial premises.”
A variety of tactics will be used to prevent these robberies, including armed police vehicles escorting high-risk security vehicles as they carry out cash deliveries; the use of overt and covert CCTV monitoring; patrol cars following cash-handling vehicles; plus all cash containers will include either Smartwater or a dye, which will be released if opened illegally.
In addition, the Force helicopter will shadow the vehicles from the air during collections or deliveries, enabling any activity to be monitored. While all North West police forces will continue to share intelligence and provide assistance for cross-border deliveries.
Detective Chief Inspector Pat McKelvey concludes: “I would like to stress that this is a devastating and often violent crime that can cause deep distress for the victims. Without key information from the public we wouldn’t be able to remove these offenders from the street. Therefore, we would ask the public to be vigilant and if anyone has any information to help us catch those responsible, please call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
Vanguard is committed to making the security and commercial industries safer places to work by tackling offenders on the streets, in the courts and in our communities.
For more information about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
During the final week of Travel West Midlands Metrobus operation in Wolverhampton, MkIIA example 3116 stops to pick up in Victoria Street with a route 256 working to Stourbridge on 16th October 2009.
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Members of HMCS HALIFAX’s Naval Boarding Party (NBP) ride a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to Federal German Ship (FGS) SPESSART as part of a boarding exercises between the two ships during Operation REASSURANCE on 4 May 2022.
Please credit: Pte Connor Bennett, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres de l’équipe d’arraisonnement du NCSM HALIFAX se dirigent vers le navire de la République fédérale d’Allemagne (FGS) SPESSART à bord d’une embarcation pneumatique à coque rigide dans le cadre d’un exercice d’arraisonnement auquel participent les deux navires au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 4 mai 2022.
Photo : Sdt Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes
Iraqi soldiers attached to the 61st Brigade emerge from a trench while assaulting a building during an urban operation training exercise at Camp Taji, Iraq, Jan. 9, 2018. Camp Taji is a Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve building partner capacity locations dedicated to training partner forces and enhancing their effectiveness on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Antonio Lewis)www.dvids.hub.net
HMCS GOOSE BAY sails through Saglek Fjord, Labrador, Canada in the Atlantic Ocean during Operation NANOOK on August 8th, 2022.
Photo by: Cpl Kuzma, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Le NCSM GOOSE BAY traverse le fjord Saglek, dans l’océan Atlantique, au Labrador (Canada), au cours de l’opération NANOOK, le 8 août 2022.
Photo : Cpl Kuzma, Forces armées canadiennes
The Canadian Armed Forces Unclassified Remote-sensing Situational Awareness (URSA) system supports Operation ARTEMIS and the Canadian-led Combined Task Force 150 team at Naval Support Activity in Manama, Bahrain, January 26, 2017.
Photo: Master Corporal Mathieu Gaudreault, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
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Le Système non classifié de connaissance de la situation par télédétection (URSA) appuie l’opération ARTEMIS et l’équipe de la Force opérationnelle multinationale 150 dans le cadre des activités de soutien naval à Manama, Bahreïn, le 26 janvier 2017.
Photo : caporal-chef Mathieu Gaudreault, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes
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Members of the Helicopter Air Detachment onboard HMCS MONTREAL conduct a heavy maintenance inspection on the main rotor head of a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, call sign Strider, in the Mediterranean Sea on March 14, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres du détachement aérien d’hélicoptères à bord du NCSM MONTREAL effectuent l’inspection d’entretien majeure de la tête de rotor principal d’un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone, dont l’indicatif d’appel est Strider, dans la Méditerranée, le 14 mars 2022.
Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes
In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians have begun bonding thermal protection system tiles on the nine panels the will cover the Orion crew module for the agency’s first uncrewed flight test with the Space Launch System (SLS) on NASA’s Journey to Mars. While similar to those used on the space shuttle, Orion only requires about 1,300 tiles compared to more than 24,000 on the shuttle. The tiles, along with the spacecraft’s heatshield, will protect Orion from the 5,000 degree Fahrenheit heat of re-entry. The Orion spacecraft will launch atop NASA’s Space Launch System rocket on EM-1, an unpiloted test flight.
Photo credit: NASA/Cory Huston
Dawn raids saw six people arrested by police as part of an investigation into gas explosion cash machine attacks.
A further person was arrested for unrelated drug offences.
This morning (Wednesday 26 June 2019) officers executed warrants at nine addresses as part of Operation Benson – launched in response to incidents involving the theft of money from ATMs.
Warrants were executed by GMP at Oldham Road, Uxbridge Street and Garden Walk in Ashton-under-Lyne, as well as on Robinson Street, Caroline Street and Handley Close in Stockport.
The action was supported by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit – Disruption Team.
Further warrants were executed on Woodlands Close, Tintwistle and Lea Fold, Solihull by Derbyshire Police and West Midlands Police respectively on behalf of GMP.
Police arrested:-
A 30-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.
A 34-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.
A 30-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.
A 28-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.
A 30-year-old woman for conspiracy to burgle and money laundering.
A 33-year-old woman for conspiracy to burgle.
A 28-year-old man for possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply.
Detective Sergeant Phil Kennedy said: “Thanks to the excellent work of our officers; colleagues within other force areas and SaferCash partners, we have been able to bring six people into custody this morning.
“Additionally, we have a further person in custody for drugs offences.
“These raids came as the result of extensive intelligence gathering and show our determination in dismantling organised crime networks who commit these kinds of crimes.
“Today’s operation is a response to various types of ATM attacks– including those which use gas explosions to access monies, endangering the lives of anyone caught nearby.
“While the vast majority of people in Greater Manchester work hard for their rewards in life, a small minority think it acceptable to try and shortcut their way via acts of criminality.
“We will do everything in our power to catch and prosecute organised criminals whose offending blights our communities.
“If you believe someone to be involved in criminality, contact police immediately. Your actions will help prevent innocent people becoming the victims of crime.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Members of the Combat Systems Engineering department load the Phalanx CIWS (sea-wiz) after departing Catania, Italy during Operation REASSURANCE on February 21, 2022.
Photo by: Corporal Braden Trudeau Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres du Service du génie des systèmes de combat chargent le système de défense rapproché (CISW) Phalanx (sea-wiz) après leur départ de Catane, en Italie, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 21 février 2022.
Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes
Police in Bury have arrested nine people following drugs warrants in the east area of the town this morning (13/6/12).
Dozens of officers were involved in the raids, including specialist officers from GMP’s tactical aid and dogs units, as well as divisional and neighbourhood officers.
The raids were watched by several members of the community and councillors, who were invited along so they could witness first-hand how police are putting a stop to drugs activity in their neighbourhood.
Drugs workers were also available throughout the day to offer services to any prisoners that currently use drugs and who may want help to stop.
The warrants were carried out following months of intelligence gathering, after officers received reports of drug dealing in and around the Manchester Road Park area.
Chief Superintendent Jon Rush, divisional commander at Bury said: “Today’s arrests are just the start of a new ongoing operation to tackle the sale and supply of drugs across our borough.
“Drugs are a major driving force behind many other crimes such as burglary, robbery and vehicle crime, and that is why cracking down on those involved in this industry is a big priority for police in Bury.
"Today’s strikes have taken weeks of planning and will have caused significant disruption to the users and suppliers of illegal drugs in Bury.
With the public’s help, this work will continue.
“Let today be a warning to anyone involved in drug dealing in Bury that not only will you end up behind bars, but through Proceeds of Crime Act legislation, you will also end up out of pocket."
Anyone with information about those involved in drug-related activity in their area should call police at Bury, in confidence if needed, on 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, 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.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
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
Operation AVRO is a forcewide initiative that delivers a surge of extra resources and specialist officers to a different district within Greater Manchester each month.
This month saw the operation take place in Rochdale.
The operation targets crimes that members of the public in that district have told us give them the most concern.
Members of the press and key partners, including local representatives, are invited to attend Operation AVRO deployments to see results first-hand and conduct important multi-agency work, such as welfare visits.
More details on AVRO can be found by visiting gmp.police.uk and following us on social media.
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
Members of HMCS HALIFAX participate in a sail past with Federal German Ship (FGS) ERFURT as they depart from Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) during Operation REASSURANCE on 29 May 2022.
Please credit: Pte Connor Bennett, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres d’équipage du NCSM HALIFAX participent à un défilé naval avec le navire de la République fédérale d’Allemagne (FGS) ERFURT alors qu’ils quittent le 1er Groupe maritime permanent de l’OTAN (SNMG1) au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 29 mai 2022.
Photo : Sdt Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes
Dawn raids saw seven people arrested as part of a crackdown on the supply of drugs in Bury.
This morning (Thursday 6 June 2019) a team of officers executed warrants at properties across five addresses in the Heywood and Bury areas.
The warrants were part of Operation Ballerina – set up by GMP to target those believed to be involved in the supply of Class A drugs across Bury.
Four men – aged 26, 65, 58, 22 and 34 – and one woman – aged 28 - have all been arrested on suspicion of supply of Class A drugs.
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of possession of Class B drugs.
Officers seized a substantial amount of class B drugs across the properties.
Superintendent Paul Walker, of GMP’s Bury district, said: “We absolutely do not tolerate the supply of drugs, and we will continue to take action if there is any suspicion of offences being committed in Greater Manchester.
“Thanks to the speedy actions of officers this morning, a significant amount of drugs destined for our streets have been seized.
“Operation Ballerina is very much ongoing, and we are continuing to crack down on the supply of drugs across Bury and the wider region.
"Our most powerful tool in the fight against drugs is the information we receive from the community. If you suspect drugs are being used or cultivated in your area, we urge you to get in touch with the police as soon as you can."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 9023, or anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit
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.
Air detachment members aboard HMCS FREDERICTON attach a fueling hose on the hoist cable of a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter during Operation REASSURANCE, February 15, 2020.
Please credit: Corporal Simon Arcand, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres du détachement aérien à bord du NCSM FREDERICTON attachent un tuyau de ravitaillement au câble de levage d’un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone durant l’opération REASSURANCE, le 15 février 2020.
Photo : Caporal Simon Arcand, photo des Forces armées canadiennes
Members of 21 Field Troop, 42 Field Squadron with 4 Engineer Support Regiment load kit and equipment ahead of their departure from CFB Gagetown on 25 September 2022, to deploy to Prince Edward Island to help provincial authorities respond to the damages caused by Hurricane Fiona.
Photo: Corporal Stephanie Labossiere, 5th Canadian Division Support Group, Public Affairs.
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Des membres de la 21e troupe de campagne du 42e Escadron de campagne du 4e Régiment d’appui du génie chargent du matériel et de l’équipement avant leur départ de la BFC Gagetown, le 25 septembre 2022, pour se rendre à l’Île du Prince Édouard en vue d’aider les autorités provinciales dans le cadre des opérations de secours à la suite du passage de l’ouragan Fiona qui a causé des dommages.
Photo : Caporale Stephanie Labossiere, Affaires publiques, Groupe de Soutien de la 5e Division du Canada
Brigadier General Graham, Commander of the 3rd Canadian Division, Edmonton, talks with the troops in Drayton Valley, Alberta, on May 16, 2023, in support of Operation LENTUS 23.
Please credit: MCpl Genevieve Lapointe, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces photo
Le brigadier-général Graham, commandant de la 3e Division du Canada (Edmonton), discute avec des militaires à Drayton Valley, en Alberta, le 16 mai 2023, au cours de l’opération LENTUS 23.
Photo : Cplc Genevieve Lapointe, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, Forces armées canadiennes
Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship TORONTO (left) and the United States Ship STOCKDALE (right) are hooked up to the United States Naval Ship CESAR CHAVEZ (centre) for a fuel replenishment in the Gulf of Oman during Operation ARTEMIS on August 16, 2013.
Photo: Master Corporal David Singleton-Browne, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
Le Navire canadien de Sa Majesté TORONTO (à gauche) et le United States Ship STOCKDALE (à droite) sont attachés au United States Ship CESAR CHAVEZ (au centre), dans le golfe d’Oman, pour être ravitaillés en carburant, le 16 août 2013, dans le cadre de l’opération Artemis.
Photo : Caporal-chef David Singleton-Browne, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes
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Master Sailor Joshua Mowatt, a Naval Combat Information Operator aboard HMCS CALGARY, monitors shipborne radars in the Arabian Sea during Operation ARTEMIS and as part of Combined Task Force 150, on June 14, 2021.
Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Le matelot chef Joshua Mowatt, opérateur d’équipement d’informations de combat (Marine) à bord du NCSM CALGARY, surveille les radars de bord, lors d’opérations menées par la Force opérationnelle multinationale 150 dans la mer d’Arabie au cours de l’opération ARTEMIS, le 14 juin 2021.
Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Forces armées canadiennes
A CH-147F Chinook helicopter flight engineer from Task Force-Mali prepares to depart for Amakoulodji range with force protection members as part of a long range shooting exercise in Gao, Mali during Operation PRESENCE-Mali on April 11, 2019.
Photo: Corporal François Charest, 430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (430 Tac Hel Sqn)
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Air Weapons Systems technicians secure a precision guided munition onto the bomb rack of a CF-18 Hornet in preparation for the next mission during Operation IMPACT on January 13, 2015 near Camp Patrice Vincent, Kuwait.
Photo: OP Impact, DND
Des techniciens en systèmes d’armement aérien placent une munition à guidage de précision sur le lance-bombes d’un CF18 Hornet en vue de la prochaine mission à exécuter dans le cadre de l’opération Impact, le 13 janvier 2015, près du camp Patrice-Vincent, au Koweït.
Photo : Op Impact, MDN
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Rear-Admiral Brian Santarpia, Commander Maritime Time Forces Atlantic and Joint Task Force Atlantic, addresses the crowd as HMCS HALIFAX sets sail to join HMCS MONTREAL for Operation REASSURANCE, as part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG 1) in support of NATO assurance and deterrence measures in Central and Eastern Europe on 19 March 2022.
Please credit: Mona Ghiz, MARLANT Public Affairs, DND
A Canadian Armed Forces sniper looks through his scope while participating in Exercise Without Warning in the training area of Glebokie, Poland on December 17, 2015 during Operation REASSURANCE.
Photo: Corporal Nathan Moulton, Land Task Force Imagery, OP REASSURANCE
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Un tireur d’élite des Forces armées canadiennes regarde à travers sa lunette de visée au cours de l’exercice Without Warning dans le secteur d’entraînement de Glebokie, en Pologne, le 17 décembre 2015, dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE.
Photo : Caporal Nathan Moulton, Service d’imagerie de la Force opérationnelle terrestre, OP REASSURANCE
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Canadian Armed Forces members stand up a camp in Resolute, Nunavut during Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT on 5 March 2020.
Please credit: Cpl Tori Lake, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres des Forces armées canadiennes installent un campement à Resolute, au Nunavut, au cours de l’opération NANOOK-NUNALIVUT, le 5 mars 2020.
Photo : Cpl Tori Lake, Forces armées canadiennes
Petty Officer 1st Class Denis Bergeron surveys the shoreline of the Saint Lawrence River at the Park de l'ile Saint-Quentin in Trois-Rivières, Quebec during Operation LENTUS 2017 on May 9, 2017.
Photo: Cpl Nathan Moulton, Valcariter Imaging Services
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Le maître de 1re classe Denis Bergeron scrute le rivage du fleuve St Laurent au parc de l'île Saint-Quentin à Trois-Rivières, au Québec, au cours de l’opération LENTUS 2017, le 9 mai 2017.
Photo : Cpl Nathan Moulton, Services d’imagerie de Valcartier
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Sailor 2nd Class Reilly Ward, a Steward aboard HMCS MONTREAL, relays communications to the bridge while coming alongside Catania, Italy during Operation REASSURANCE on March 4, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces photo
Three people have been arrested following dawn raids aimed at disrupting the supply of drugs and the criminal exploitation of vulnerable adults in Manchester.
Shortly after 6am this morning (Friday 15 March) officers executed search warrants at six addresses in the Beswick area of Manchester.
Three men, two aged 18 and one aged 22 were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and engaging in human trafficking for the purpose of criminal exploitation.
The arrests were made as part of Operation Fosbury, an ongoing investigation being led by the City of Manchester Complex Safeguarding Hub into the exploitation of vulnerable adults and children within the Beswick area.
The new multi-agency team* which includes specialist detectives from GMP, has been established to combat the increasing risk of vulnerable people, particularly young people, being sexually and criminally exploited.
Detective Inspector Andy Buckthorpe from GMP’s Complex Safeguarding hub said: “Our aim is to target and disrupt those individuals who seek to exploit children and vulnerable adults and we will take every opportunity to target and prosecute offenders.
“This particular investigation focuses on helping vulnerable people who we believe have been exploited and forced to drug deals in other areas of the UK in what is widely known as ‘County Lines’ offending.
“As a result of the investigation, we have been able to identify a number of vulnerable people within the Manchester area who have been exploited in the most horrendous way by organised criminals and they will now receive bespoke multi-agency support.”
Criminal exploitation or ‘Trapped’ as it is referred to across Greater Manchester is a form of criminal exploitation that sees offenders use children or vulnerable people for the purposes of selling drugs.
They could be trafficked around the local area, or taken to areas with no obvious links or connections and this often involves the victim being subjected to deception, intimidation, violence, financial exploitation and grooming.
Are you being made to commit crime on behalf of someone else? Are you fearful for yourself or your family’s safety? Find out more at: www.programmechallenger.co.uk/Trapped
Anyone with concerns either about themselves or somebody else can contact the police via the LiveChat facility on the GMP website or 101 in a non-emergency situation.
You can also report details anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Always dial 999 when there is an emergency or an immediate threat to life.
A Naval Warfare Officer watches from the sweep deck of HMCS SUMMERSIDE as they depart Miami, Florida during Operation CARIBBE, December 2, 2020.
Photo: Lt Sheila Tham, Public Affairs Officer
Un officier de guerre navale monte la garde depuis le pont de dragage du NCSM SUMMERSIDE au départ de Miami, en Floride, au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, le 2 décembre 2020.
Photo : Lt Sheila Tham, officière des affaires publiques
HMCS MONTREAL conducts an emergency flying station exercise while deployed on Operation REASSURANCE, in the Mediterranean Sea, on March 23, 2022.
Photo by: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Un exercice au poste d’envol d’urgence se déroule à bord du NCSM MONTREAL lors son déploiement dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE, dans la Méditerranée, le 23 mars 2022.
Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes
Greater Manchester Police have today, Thursday 15 March 2012, made arrests following the murder of a man in Rochdale.
In the early hours of this morning 22 warrants were executed at addresses in Moston, Moss Side, Fallowfield, Davyhulme, Urmston, Newton Heath, Blackley, Harpurhey, Beswick, Bolton and Hyde.
Eight men aged between 20 and 30 were arrested on suspicion of murder and violent disorder.
At about 2.40am on Sunday 25 December 2011, police were called to Sinclair's Bar on Drake Street, Rochdale, following reports of a large disturbance.
Officers attended and discovered a man had been stabbed.
John Lee Barrett, 31, was taken to hospital but died, Tuesday 27 December 2011.
A post mortem examination concluded he died from a stab wound to the back.
It is also believed he had been hit over the head with a glass or bottle.
Chief Superintendent John O'Hare said: "By conducting this operation, we have sent out a firm message to those who think they can travel across Greater Manchester and commit crime in other areas that we will catch up with them.
"We have demonstrated that if you commit crime as part of a pack, you will be arrested and dealt with as a pack.
"I would also reassure residents within the local communities that there will be an extra police presence in their area and if anyone has any concerns, please speak to your local officer.
"We are working very hard to ensure their neighbourhoods are safer and we will not tolerate offenders who think they can get away with their actions and break the law."
Detective Chief Inspector Pete Jackson from the Major Incident Team said "The warrants have been part of a lengthy and complicated investigation.
Hours of CCTV have been studied and the club has been forensically examined by a team of highly experienced officers.
"However, despite these warrants, the investigation is still ongoing and we are still keen to hear from anyone who was at Sinclair's Bar on the night of the attack.
"We have interviewed a number of people who have helped us piece together what may have happened in the early hours of Christmas Day but I would still urge others who we haven't spoken with to get in touch - your information could be vital.
"I would urge anyone who may have information about what happened that night to contact police on 0161 856 3691 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. The information you supply will be treated with the strictest of confidence."
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Commander Matthew Mitchell, Commanding Officer of HMCS FREDERICTON, communicates with the Operations Room Officer ahead of a gunnery exercise as part of the Spanish Navy Exercise FLOTEX-23 on 10 June 2023 while deployed on Operation REASSURANCE.
Please credit: Cpl Noé Marchon, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
Le capitaine de frégate Matthew Mitchell, commandant du NCSM FREDERICTON, communique avec l’officier de la salle des opérations avant un exercice de tir au canon dans le cadre de l’exercice FLOTEX-23 dirigé par la marine espagnole, le 10 juin 2023, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE.
Photo : Cpl Noé Marchon, Forces armées canadiennes
Some people never learn. Despite the warning given to these two kids about walking that close to the tracks, they continued Westbound down the NWP towards Downtown Santa Rosa, CA. This is one reason why the railroad has the "Operation LifeSaver" train and classes.
©FranksRails Photography, LLC.
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann visits with CAF members deployed on Operation UNIFIER in the southeast of England on June 29, 2023, during Operation UNIFIER.
Photo: Master Sailor Valerie LeClair, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornets are refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron on October 30, 2014, over Iraq during the first combat mission in the area of operations, supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Perry Aston
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Des aéronefs CF188 Hornet de l’Aviation royale canadienne sont ravitaillés en vol au dessus de l’Irak par un appareil KC135 Stratotanker assigné au 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, le 30 octobre 2014, au cours de la première mission de combat dans la zone d’opérations, à l’appui de l’opération Inherent Resolve.
Photo de la Force aérienne des États Unis prise par le sergent d’état major Perry Aston
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HMCS FREDERICTON fires its Bofors 57 mm rapid-fire gun during a gunnery exercise as part of the Spanish Navy Exercise FLOTEX-23 on 10 June 2023 while deployed on Operation REASSURANCE.
Please credit: Cpl Noé Marchon, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
Le canon Bofors à tir rapide de 57 mm du NCSM REDERICTON est utilisé lors d’un exercice de tir au canon dans le cadre de l’exercice FLOTEX-23 dirigé par la marine espagnole le 10 juin 2023, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE.
Photo : Cpl Noé Marchon, Forces armées canadiennes
A sailor onboard Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Vancouver fires the gun line to United States Naval Ship Rappahannock during a Replenishment-at-Sea on August 27, 2022 in the Philippine Sea during Operation PROJECTION.
Please credit: Sgt Ghislain Cotton, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Un marin à bord du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté Vancouver fait feu en direction du navire Rappahannock de la marine américaine lors d’un ravitaillement en mer, le 27 août 2022, dans la mer des Philippines, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION.
Photo : Sgt Ghislain Cotton, Forces armées canadiennes
The California Academy of Sciences is a natural history museum in San Francisco, California, that is among the largest museums of natural history in the world, housing over 26 million specimens.[1] The Academy began in 1853 as a learned society and still carries out a large amount of original research, with exhibits and education becoming significant endeavors of the museum during the 20th century.[2]
Completely rebuilt in 2008, the building covers 400,000 square feet (37,000 square metres) and is among the newest natural history museums in the United States.[1] The primary building in Golden Gate Park reopened on September 27, 2008.[3]
The Academy's museum operations[8] are the outward, "public face" of the Academy of Sciences and the educational aspects of the exhibits and public outreach programs are managed in a division called "Public Engagement and Education" (see below, Public Education). Underlying these operations is a staff of hundreds of employees who operate the day-to-day functions without which the Academy could not offer its programs. The operations branch of the Academy is divided into three departments: Building Operations, Guest Operations, and IT Services.
Steinhart Aquarium - includes exhibits of coral reef, tidepool, and swamp habitats; as well as a colony of African penguins
An albino reticulated python named Lemondrop
One of the smaller coral exhibits in the aquarium
Besides its famous museum programs, the California Academy of Sciences offers many educational and community outreach programs[12] to members of the public at large.
Sailors aboard HMCS MONTREAL prepare for a Tow Exercise while sailing through the Mediterranean Sea during Operation REASSURANCE on February 11, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des marins du service du génie des systèmes de marine s’entraînent à la mise en marche locale des turbines à gaz dans la salle des machines avant du NCSM Montréal durant l’opération REASSURANCE, le 8 février 2022.
Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, photo des Forces armées canadiennes