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

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!

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.

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...

A ceremony will be held at Garrison Petawawa Military Museum to rededicate a refurbished C-47 Dakota aircraft.

The Canadian Airborne Forces Association (CAFA) will hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) at CFB Trenton on the 23rd, 24th and 25th of...

May 8th marks the 57th anniversary of Canada’s worst peacetime training accident, which saw seven paratroopers drown.

RSVP: Susan Cook at RCMI Slc@rcmi.org by April 1st, 2025 The 35th Annual Airborne Luncheon will be held on April 11th at the Royal...

RSVP to Scott Moody at cafa.toronto@gmail.com by 19 Mar 25 On March 24th CAFA Toronto will be holding a ceremony at Sanctuary Park...