Re: A Veterans Journey

by Xrayxservice Tue 12 Sep 2023, 11:12 am

Veterans Affairs Canada Sept 12, 2023

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Michel Gagné literally found his calling while driving one day.

Alone in his car, he asked “What’s next for me?”
The answer made him pull over.

Michel Gagné

by Xrayxservice Mon 23 Oct 2023, 11:15 am

Veterans Affairs Canada Oct 23, 2023

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate women’s outstanding achievements throughout Canadian history.

Meet Gee, Master Warrant Officer (Retd) Guylaine Lamoureux.

At 26, she joined the Royal Canadian Navy. Finding her place in the military proved to be the biggest challenge she faced.

Her 21 years in uniform were at times inspiring, challenging, rewarding and heartbreaking.

Guylaine Lamoureux

by Delta Tue 31 Oct 2023, 5:07 pm

Veterans Affairs Canada Oct 31, 2013

Private (retd) Grace Shears says she pulled herself out of addiction, abuse and homelessness after she left the military.

Thirty years later, she is working hard to help many Veterans and first responders do the same.

Her story: https://bit.ly/3Ql901L

Grace Shears

by Covert Fri 17 Nov 2023, 11:11 am

Veterans Affairs Canada Nov 17, 2023

Meet Second Lieutenant (Retd) Nathalie Chafe-Yuan.

‘’As a female in combat arms, I often felt alone, powerless, and under constant pressure to prove myself. I sincerely hope that my story resonates with others so that they feel comforted, empowered and encouraged to find their own voices as well as their own path to healing.’’

Her story: https://bit.ly/470udop

Natalie Chafe-Yuan

by **Slider** Fri 24 Nov 2023, 11:09 am

Veterans Affairs Canada Nov 24, 2023

Meet Retired Naval Officer and Former RCMP member Gerry White.

He says what he witnessed when he served with the UN in Cambodia after the Khmer Rouge killed 1.5 million citizens, still haunts him.

‘’Those things carve themselves into your brain- it goes in and won’t go away.’’
Despite his difficult and dangerous mission to help restore peace and order, White says he found some solace in helping ease the suffering of the local children.

His story: https://bit.ly/408ACMl

Gerry White

by Ringo Tue 05 Dec 2023, 11:11 am

Veterans Affairs Canada Dec 05, 2023

Meet Veteran Jeff Becker.

His desire to serve led him to the Canadian Armed Forces, where he spent 15 years as a Combat Engineer.

In 2018, he found spiritual support by giving back and helping communities recover from disaster as a ‘’Greyshirt’’ with Team Rubicon.

‘’It provides opportunities to help people at home in a very humanitarian context. What I get out of this is the soul of helping, without asking for anything in return.’’

Jeff Becker

by Viper Tue 19 Dec 2023, 11:10 am

Veterans Affairs Canada Dec 19, 2023

Have you ever thought of yourself as a Veteran?

Last month, we shared the story of Lieutenant (Retired) Emilie Létourneau, who struggled for a long time to self-identify as a Veteran: https://ow.ly/9f3950QjO6e

To help address the common misconception, here’s who VAC considers to be a Veteran:
https://ow.ly/MN5I50QjO6b

Emilie Létourneau

Definition of a Veteran

by Jumper Thu 11 Jan 2024, 4:34 pm

Veterans Affairs Canada Jan 11, 2024

“Do not wait to prepare for release. You should be evaluating your options and taking every opportunity to increase your skills.’’

After his release from the Canadian Armed Forces in 2016, Sergeant (Retd) Julianno Scaglione says he learned the hard way the difficulty of leaving life in uniform.

His story: https://bit.ly/3SXA1bK

Julianno Scaglione

by Leopard Mon 05 Feb 2024, 12:14 pm

Veterans Affairs Canada Feb 05, 2024

“I was the invisible yet visible minority.”

As the only woman of colour in her battalion, Sgt Retd Joan Buchanan says she spent many hours feeling excluded, alone and ignored.

She made it her mission during her 27 year career to help break down racial barriers for future generations of people of colour in uniform.

Her story: https://bit.ly/3YQwTkI

Joan Buchanan

by **Lockey** Thu 22 Feb 2024, 11:11 am

Veterans Affairs Canada Feb 22, 2024

Meet MS Retd Julia Scouten.

In 2008, after serving for over nine years, Julia decided it was time for something new. She released from the CAF to pursue a career in the public service.

After a few years, she decided to get a post-secondary education to further her second career.

With the help of Veterans Affairs Canada’s Education and Training Benefit, Julia graduated and became a senior leader with the Department of National Defence where she continues to serve Canada proudly.

Read her story: https://bit.ly/47XTyQ9

Julia’s path from military service to an MBA

by Arkangel Fri 26 Apr 2024, 10:54 am

Veterans Affairs Canada April 26, 2024

David Blackburn’s career in the CAF started with a summer training program in the Reserve.

After graduating top of his class and joining the CAF, he rose through ranks and served in the Gulf War, Bosnia and Winnipeg. He was released from service in 2011 due to repeated injuries.

His experience with leadership and human resources landed him four management positions since. He currently works with Prospect Human Services helping people, including fellow Veterans, find jobs.

Blackburn encourages Veterans and current CAF members to focus on the people they work with and learn transferable skills like leadership.

“Don’t be afraid to take chances and have confidence in your abilities.”

Read his story: https://ow.ly/xp4W50RnYX3

David Blackburn

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