Canada is home to hundreds of thousands of Veterans of different ages and identities, all with their own distinct experiences. They deserve to be recognized and honoured for their service.
On Tuesday morning, at 12 Wing Shearwater, home to the Maritime Helicopter community and centre of naval aviation in Canada, Minister Petitpas Taylor unveiled the 2024 Veterans' Week poster, as well as the Veterans' Week theme, in the company of Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans, and their families.
This year's theme - Canadian Armed Forces around the world - and the poster, reflect Canada's longstanding role in promoting and defending peace and security across the globe. The poster depicts crew members of a Canadian Cyclone helicopter looking down on HMCS Montreal, sailing in the Mediterranean Sea as part of operations supporting North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies. As part of the unveiling, current members of HMCS Montreal, shared their excitement about the ship being featured on the poster.
As the Royal Canadian Airforce celebrates its 100th anniversary, this Veterans' Week poster pays a special homage to CAF members who have contributed to domestic operations, international peace efforts and overseas military missions. At sea, on land and in the air, from the shores of Nova Scotia to Cyprus and East Timor, these courageous women and men have demonstrated resilience and pride, and stood firm in defence of our values.
Each year, Veterans' Week is an opportunity to reaffirm that, as Canadians, we each have a duty to reflect on and commemorate the sacrifices of all those who have served and continue to serve our country in times of war, military conflict and peace.
