CAFA News

Trenton, Ontario – Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre (CAAWC) CAFA recently held its Airborne Forces Weekend in Trenton, Ontario at the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre (CAAWC) on 22/23 May. The newly condensed format included a short Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday afternoon during which our annual business requirements as an organization were rapidly executed. This included the election and re-confirmation of the Board of Directors (BoD). The BoD said goodbye

Friday, 8 May 2026 marked the third gathering of the Kingston and Area Branch of the Canadian Airborne Forces Association (CAFA). Once again, members came together at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #560 in Kingston. The event was well attended, with several enthusiastic new members joining us. The branch continues to grow as word spreads throughout the airborne community! During the gathering, members paused to remember the 58th anniversary of the tragic accident on 8 May 1968,

*see PDF for the full article and pictures On a warm Sunday morning at the Wegner Point Memorial, Garrison Petawawa, 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Headquarters and Signal Squadron along with 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, once again mounted a moving ceremony to honour the seven paratroopers who tragically drowned in the Ottawa River on May 8, 1968. Serving soldiers and retired veterans from the Signals, the Royals, and the Airborne community attended, led b

As the Canadian Airborne Forces Association continues to move forward, we are excited to announce that we have transformed our traditional Annual General Meeting (AGM) into a full Airborne Forces Weekend. The short AGM is now just one part of a larger event designed to promote airborne camaraderie, fellowship, and shared history. Event Details Dates: Friday, 22 May – Saturday, 23 May 2026 Location: Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre (CAAWC), 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario The m

Join the Canadian Airborne Forces Association for the 58th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony honouring the seven paratroopers lost in the tragic 1968 Petawawa training accident. Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Memorial Cairn, Garrison Petawawa. All are welcome. Lest We Forget.

Discover CAFA's insights from the CDAI Ottawa Conference, March 4-5, 2026: global threats, NATO, defence modernization, and airborne capabilities. Key highlights and full PDF download available. All the Way! 🇨🇦

Support CAFA's Operation Pegasus Jump skydiving event in July at Campbell River Sky Dive. Donate to aid veterans, military, and first responders in building resilience against operational stress—$1,650 raised toward $5,000 goal. Tax receipts for $20+.

Join the Canadian Airborne Forces Association for the 36th Annual Airborne Luncheon on April 17 at the historic RCMI in Toronto. Enjoy camaraderie, a delicious meal, and celebrate airborne heritage—$76/person. Reserve today!

NEXT GATHERING OF CAFA KINGSTON & AREA BRANCH 4:30 PM WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH 2026. Following the great success of our first gathering on 28 January, the Kingston and Area Branch of the Canadian Airborne Forces Association (CAFA) invites you to our next informal gathering of all qualified Military Paratroopers, serving or retired in the Kingston Area, to be held on 4 March 2026, from 1630 hrs to 1900 hrs at the Royal Canadian Legion Limestone City Branch #560 located at 734 Montrea

CAFA prides itself on connecting jumpers, serving and retired, and honouring our proud airborne legacy. Yet, we now look to help shape our military’s operational readiness. The attached paper proposes how airborne, parachute, and aerial delivery capabilities can enable emerging CAF missions, at home and abroad.

Join CAFA's informal gathering for military paratroopers in Kingston on January 28, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #560. Kickstart the new branch—casual, no fees, no membership required. RSVP by January 23!

The Canadian Airborne Forces Association (CAFA), founded in 1982, is expanding with two new local chapters for military parachutists in the Kingston and Petawawa areas. These chapters aim to foster camaraderie, support veterans, and promote Airborne Forces. Join a local social club by contacting: Kingston and Area : Gary Yuzichuk at CAFA-Kingston_Branch_Coord@proton.me Petawawa and Area : Steve (Robbie) Robinson at armyguygraphics@gmail.com Existing branches include: Greate

The 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion was an elite and highly skilled airborne unit of the Canadian Army during the Second World War. Formed in July 1942 and disbanded in September 1945, it was officially part of the Canadian Army but operated under the British 6th Airborne Division, participating in some of the most significant operations of the war — including D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, and Operation Varsity (the Rhine Crossing).

Join the Canadian Airborne Forces Association's 1 Canadian Parachute Battalion Study Tour from 7-16 May 2027. Explore Normandy D-Day beaches, key battlefields in Europe, museums, and cemeteries with expert historians and veterans. Express interest via survey starting Oct 6, 2025.

Discover the September 2025 issue of The Maroon Beret, the official magazine of the Canadian Airborne Forces Association. Featuring veteran stories, historical insights, and community updates—now available digitally!

Scholarship presentation that was done on 25 August 2025 by CWO (ret'd) John Marr at St John New Brunswick. Photo: L to R - John Marr,...

Join CAFA to buy pre-release copies of Canada’s Killer Elite for $35 on Aug 13 & 17, 2025, at Kingston & Petawawa. Cash only, profits support CAFA.

On Friday 25 July, 41 Army Cadets completed Basic Parachutist Course Serial 0253 at the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre (CAAWC) ...

On 24 July 2025, presided by Commander Combat Training Centre Colonel Loic Darras, a Change of Command ceremony was conducted between Lieutenant-Colonel Jéremie Gauvreau and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Brown.

DAKOTA C-47 CEREMONY. A ceremony was held on 6 June on the 81st anniversary of D-Day, to rededicate the newly refurbished C-47 Dakota...