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As of this writing, the team’s aircraft are still in
Kamloops on an operational pause, pending a
preliminary investigation.
The Mayor of Kamloops has also stated that a
memorial will be built to honour Capt. Casey and
the team. An effort is also underway to rename
the main road into the Kamloops airport, in
Casey’s honour.
What turned out to be a team rallying around
Canadians has now turned into Canadians
rallying around the team. May Captain Casey
rest in peace.
Written by Colin Kunkel
New CAF Space Specialist Skill Badge
Information by Lieutenant Nora Amrane, CAF
CAF personnel who have achieved a combination of formal
space qualifications and experience are now eligible to
proudly wear the Space Specialist Skill Badge (Space SSB).
The metal badge is a silver colour and is to reflect diverse
space mission area qualifications and experience. The
design of the badge holds significant meaning; The maple
leaf, a symbol long associated with Canada, identifies the
wearer of the badge as having met the qualifications and
experience of CAF personnel employed in a Space role. The
globe represents the earth as viewed from space. It is
centered as it is both the origin and the control point for all
satellites. The lines of latitude and longitude emphasize the
global nature of space operations. The satellite that
surrounds the globe represents Alouette 1, the first
Canadian satellite. Its ellipses represent the orbital paths
traced by the satellites in orbit. Finally, the base upon which
these elements rest – the laurel wreath – symbolizes the
excellence in training and execution of duty.
To recognize Joint Space cadre contributions, the Space
Specialist Skill Badge will be a visible symbol of recognition
to the Space qualifications, skills and experience within the
CAF.