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OP ATHENA – Combat, Convince, Construct
OP ATHENA – Combat, Convince, Construct documents the many activities of the soldiers on Op ATHENA ROTO 3-10, the last eight month deployment of Canadian soldiers for the combat portion of the Afghan mission.
A group of soliders in Afghanistan
Desert Lions: Canadian Forces Mentors in Kandahar
Desert Lions delivers a gritty, candid view of Canadian army mentors working to professionalize the Afghan National Army during the summer of 2010.
Four medals on a black canvas
Medals of Honour
This documentary tells the story behind the medals that Canadian soldiers receive. Beginning with the Canadian Victoria Cross, Medals of Honour explores the history, design, manufacture and meaning of medals.
Silhouette of a soldier
Lock and Load (with Canada's Heroes)
In this music video, MCpl Elton Adams sings "Lock and Load (with Canada's Heroes)." MCpl Adams wrote the song to celebrate the many positive virtues, values and contributions of today’s Canadian soldiers.
Computer equipment
Army Public Affairs: The way ahead
The Directorate of Army Public Affairs (DAPA) is currently undergoing a re-organization in order to better serve Army members, and to offer better support to the Commander of the Canadian Army and his four general officers.