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Royal Canadian Navy begins Decommissioning Kingston class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels MCDV

Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · 4d

It was wonderful to be invited by Airbus Helicopters for MDays. A great opportunity to hear updates about their robust defence and paramilitary portfolio. Can you name the aircraft in this picture?

#helicopter #aircraft #Airbus #heli #GoBold #France #Defence #Military #army #airforce #navy

Airbus Helicopters static display at MDays 2025 in Marignane, France. Photo copyright: Joetey Attariwala

Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · 8d

The Royal Canadian Navy has begun decommissioning the Kingston class of Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDV). The first to be Paid Off were: HMC Ships Brandon, Saskatoon, and Whitehorse. See the ceremony here:

#navy #naval #RCN #ceremony #MCDV #Canada #warship #ship

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Great Speech! Commander Canadian Fleet Pacific Change of Command Ceremony 2025 | Go Bold

Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · 13d

Wonderful to see HMCS Corner Brook (SSK 878) back home today from Operation LATITUDE. The two-month mission had the submarine operate in the Alaskan Theatre of Operations which includes the Northern Pacific and Western Arctic.

#submarine #Canada #navy #sub #GoBold #RCN

Seen is Royal Canadian Navy submarine HMCS Corner Brook on 5 October 2025 in Victoria, Canada, after returning from a 2 month deployment for Operation LATITUDE.
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Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · 14d

I'm happy to post this video of a Royal Canadian Navy leader whom I respect - Rear-Admiral David Mazur.

His speech is informative and gives a glimpse into the leader I'm honoured to know.

Go Bold!

#navy #Canada #RCN #Military #ArmedForces #CAF #NavyCeremony

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Canadian Submarine Force dedicates CFB Esquimalt building to World War One hero Lt Maitland-Dougall

Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · 15d

Do you know the backstory of the name of Canadian Submarine Force building D85 at CFB Esquimalt?

It's one all Canadian's should know about, let alone others.

Learn about it in this video:

#submarine #Canada #navy #subs #military #RCN #GoBold

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Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · 18d

I totally hear you. Most of the dive tender boats for the Navy are ancient and need replacing. One thing at a time though... this is a good start.
Plus, there is another aspect to this. The Navy needs crews for the AOPS, so decommissioning the MCDVs frees up personnel.

Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · 18d

30+ years is pretty darn good for any ship, but it's low when compared to how long Canada typically keeps ships in operation. The MCDV's have been harder to support as they age, so divesting them and focusing on the new Canadian Continental Defence Corvette project is a good idea in my opinion.

Admiral Topshee shares what’s next for Canada’s decommissioned MCDV ships #navy #MCDV #Topshee #RCN

Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · 18d

Admiral Topshee, the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, speaks to what will happen to the recently decommissioned Kingston class MCDV ships on the West Coast.

#navy #RCN #MCDV #GoBold #Canada

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Canadian Army Individual Meal Packs! Is Canada’s IMP better than the American MRE?

Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · 19d

A significant day in the history of the Royal Canadian Navy today as it pays off the first Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels. Decommissioned are (L to R): Saskatoon (709), Brandon (710) and Whitehorse (705).

#Navy #MCDV #Warship #Canada #RCN #Ships #GoBold #CJOC #HMCS #CAF

Seen on 29 September 2025 after a paying off ceremony are decommissioned Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels. From left to right are: Saskatoon (709), Brandon (710) and Whitehorse (705). Image copyright: Joetey Attariwala

Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · 24d

Did you ever wonder what's inside Individual Meal Packs (IMP) issued by the Canadian Armed Forces?

Wonder no more as we unpack the Canadian version of a MRE.

#Canada #CAF #meal #food #eat #MRE #army #military #ArmedForces #rations #IMP

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Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · 24d

"The ship's on Fire!"

Listen to a first hand account of the major fire that occurred on the former HMCS Protecteur (AOR 509), a supply ship of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN).

Its an episode of Go Bold you don't want to miss!

#navy #warship #RCN #ship #boat #vessel #GoBold

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Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot Wings made from metal steeped in history: RCAF Halifax bomber LW682

Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · 26d

The story of what Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) pilot wings are forged from today is one that is rooted in historical significance from WW2. Learn all about the amazing story in this video.

#RCAF #pilot #pilots #aviation #aircraft #AirForce #AviationLovers #bomber #WW2

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EA-18G Growler Demo Team - Perspectives from a Pilot and an Electronic Warfare Officer | NAVAIR

Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · 27d

Learn about the Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft of the US Navy. The Growler has a tandem cockpit crewed by a Pilot and an Electronic Warfare Officer. Hear from Instructors from VAQ-129 that are part of the Growler Demo Team.

#navy #Growler #NAVAIR #pilot

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Jeremy Hansen - Top Gun Fighter Pilot and Astronaut and NASA's Artemis II Mission to the Moon!

Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · Sep 15

I had the pleasure to speak with RCAF fighter pilot and Astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who is part of the Artemis II crew that will rocket to the moon! It's a great chat about the upcoming mission.

#NASA #CSA #RCAF #Artemis #Canada #Space #astronaut #moon

Watch here:
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Battle Honours for Canadian Warship HMCS Vancouver for Operation MOBILE, Libya 2011 | Go Bold

Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · Sep 7

Canadian warship HMCS Vancouver was recently conferred with Battle Honours for its service during Operation MOBILE in 2011.

Here is a video from that important day
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#navy #Canada #warship #GoBold #CanadianForces #CanadianNavy #NATO #Vancouver #RCN #military #MilitaryHistory

Navy Task Group Deploys for the Multinational Exercise Trident Fury 2025 in the Eastern Pacific

Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · Sep 3

See the ships and boats participating in Exercise Trident Fury 2025 deploy from Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt.

This years exercise included units from Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Please like and subscribe!

#navy #warship #military #RCN #USN #Canada #GoBold

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Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · Aug 15

Episode 94 of Go Bold has retired USAF Colonel Jim Cardoso, who flew the legendary MH-53 Pave Low. He was part of the rescue package that flew behind enemy lines to bring home Vega 31 — the pilot of a downed F-117A stealth fighter shot down over Serbia.

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#AirForce

Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · Aug 5

My heartfelt congratulations to Rear-Admiral Chris Robinson on his 3 years of distinguished service to the Maritime Forces Pacific and JTF-Pacific formations. Good luck, Sir, in your next position as Deputy-Vice Chief of Defence Staff for Canada.
Go Bold!

#Navy #CAF #GoBold #Canada #ArmedForces

Seen is Rear-Admiral Chris Robinson during a change of command ceremony in Esquimalt, BC, where he departs as Commander of Maritime Forces Pacific, and moves on to become the Deputy Vice Chief of Defence Staff for the Canadian Armed Forces. Image Copyright: Joetey Attariwala

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Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · Aug 5

Happening now, the Change of Command ceremony of the Commander of Maritime Forces Pacific and Joint Task Force Pacific.

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#navy #Canada #MARPAC #GoBold

Go Bold on the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle! A Floating Classroom of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · Jul 31

See a tour the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle - a tall sailing ship attached to the U.S. Coast Guard that allows cadets to learn all about seamanship, teamwork and leadership.

@uscg-official.bsky.social

#CoastGuard #USCG #ship #sailing #tallship #Eagle #GoBold #military

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RCAF Snowbirds Air Demonstration Team Precision Flying over the BC Capital of Victoria, Canada 2025

Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · Jul 25

I bring you the world famous RCAF Snowbirds Air Demonstration Team which recently performed over the picturesque Inner Harbour of Victoria, Canada.

What type of aircraft do you think should ultimately replace these jets?

#Snowbirds #RCAF #aviation #jets #GoBold

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Go Bold with Canada’s Top Soldier! General Jennie Carignan - Chief of the Defence Staff

Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · Jul 18

See an exclusive chat with 🇨🇦’s top soldier, Gen. Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff!

The General talks submarines, missile defence & how the CAF is adapting to new threats.

📺 Watch now: youtu.be/_DQ0ARpXA4A?...

#GoBold #CAF #Canada #Defence #Military #Leadership #Submarines #AirDefence

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Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · Jul 16

Wonderful to see USCGC Eagle arrive in Victoria, BC, Canada today. The ship is attached to the US Coast Guard Academy, and is used as a training cutter for future officers of the US Coast Guard.

Welcome to Canada and Go Bold!

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Seen is an image of USCGC Eagle at dusk in Victoria, BC, Canada on 15 July 2025. USCGC Eagle is a 295-foot (90 m) barque used as a training cutter for future officers of the United States Coast Guard.

Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala podcast @gobold.bsky.social · Jul 3

I was honoured to be a guest for the Change of Command ceremony today for the Commander of Canadian Fleet Pacific.

My congratulations to the Royal Canadian Navy's newest Rear-Admiral, David Mazur. He is a true professional and one of the best leaders in Canada!

Go Bold, Sir!

#Navy #leader #GoBold

Flag Officer David Mazur is see here on 2 July 2025 after being promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral in the Royal Canadian Navy.