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Flower class corvette HMCS Hepatica (K 159) T/Lt. Charles Copelin, RCNR: Commissioned 15.05.41. Built by Davie Shipbuilding and Repairing Co. Ltd. Lauzon, Quebec. Sporting a nice bent on her bow.

Fairmile B class Motor Launch HMCML Q064 (ML Q064) T/S.Lt. Norman Lindsay Williams, RCNVR: Commissioned 15.05.42. Built by Le Blanc Shipbuilding Weymouth, Nova Scotia.

Fairmile B class Motor Launch HMCML Q065 (ML Q065) T Lt Frederick H. B. Dewdney, RCNVR: Commissioned 15.05.42. Built by Le Blanc Shipbuilding Weymouth, Nova Scotia.

Flower class corvette HMCS Fennel (K 194) Lt.Cdr John Norman Smith, RCNR: Commissioned 15.05.41. Built by Marine Industries Ltd. Sorel, Quebec. Ex HMS Fennel (K 194).

Flower class corvette HMCS Sackville (K 181): Launched at Saint John Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. Saint John, New Brunswick 15.05.41.

Au service de la Marine ! Le NCSM Harry DeWolf a quitté Davie à la suite de son premier arrêt technique majeur. Une étape importante pour Davie, Thales et la @MarineRoyaleCan. Bon vent au NCSM Harry DeWolf! ____ Serving those who serve! HMCS Harry DeWolf has departed Davie following its first major maintenance period, marking an important milestone for Davie, Thales, and the @RoyalCanNavy. Fair winds and following seas to HMCS Harry DeWolf!

Das Minenjagdboot „Datteln“ ist heute aus Kiel ausgelaufen, um Teil des NATO-Verbands #SNMCMG1 zu werden. Für die Crew unter Fregattenkapitän Marcus Fiene stehen Manöver wie OPEN SPIRIT & BALTOPS an. Die Besatzung wird zur Kieler Woche in ihrem Heimathafen zurückerwartet. #NATO

Catalina on patrol, by Richard Ashton, 1942. AWM ART23667

Algerine (Reciprocating engined) class minesweeper HMS Polaris (J 447): Laid down at Port Arthur Shipbuilding Co. Port Arthur, Ontario 15.05.44.

Flower class corvette HMCS Galt (K 163) T/Lt. Alexander Donald Landles, RCNR: Commissioned 15.05.41. Built by Collingwood Shipyards Ltd. Collingwood, Ontario.

Flower (rev.) class corvette HMCS Thorlock (K 394): Launched at Marine Industries Ltd. Sorel, Quebec 15.05.44.

DYK that before 1956, Legion membership had stalled at around 164,000?  At that year’s national convention, delegates voted to include a subscription to The Legionary—a magazine covering Veterans’ stories and national issues—with membership dues. The magazine provided members with a valued source of information and perspectives from across Canada, helping to boost engagement. Membership grew by roughly 120,000 over the following years, aided in part by the magazine’s ability to connect Veterans from different eras and regions. Learn more about our history: #section_1956_membership" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">legion.ca/ourstory/#sect… Photo: Man reading The Legionary. Legion Magazine Archies.

On this day in 1955, the U.S. Navy detonates a Mk 90 “Betty” nuclear depth charge 2,000 feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean off the California coast. Known as Operation Wigwam, the test evaluates the effects of deep-water nuclear bursts on submarines.

"In March 2020, the Canadian Armed Forces tasked a team with creating anonymous social media accounts to comb the internet and produce daily reports for military leaders that included the status of COVID-19 in Canada, as well as the political discourse and any misinformation surrounding the pandemic. Some team members balked at the order, however, saying conducting such activities while working from home on their personal computers and networks could break intelligence-gathering rules." "...A source with direct knowledge of what unfolded told CBC News that within months, some members quit the team or were medically released. The Department of National Defence (DND) told CBC News it could not comment on the matter, citing privacy reasons."

Bangor (Diesel engined) class minesweeper HMCS Noranda (J 265) T/Lt. William Robert Nunn, RCNR: Commissioned 15.05.42. Built by Davie Shipbuilding and Repairing Co. Ltd. Lauzon, Quebec.

Flower class corvette HMCS Mayflower (K 191) A/Lt.Cdr. George Hay Stephen, RCNR: Commissioned 15.05.41. Built by Canadian Vickers Ltd. Montreal, Quebec. Ex HMS Mayflower (K 191)

Flower class corvette HMCS Brantford (K 218) T/Lt. William David Falconer Johnston, RCNR: Commissioned 15.05.42. Built by Midland Shipyards Ltd. Midland. Ontario. Seen masquerading as an iceberg!

Japanese Coast Guard training ship Itsukushima arrived at Canadian Coast Guard base in Victoria May 15. Photo by Gary Woodburn.

Today, we are sharing the story of another resilient warrior who was negatively impacted by the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, Kennie Kelly. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Kelly, a Master Aviator, was involuntarily separated in September 2022 after refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Following the release of EO 14184, he worked directly with the dedicated @USArmy COVID-19 Reinstatement & Reconciliation Task Force to return to service. With support from the Task Force - and under the leadership of @SecWar & @SecArmy - CW5 Kelly was reinstated in February 2026 with full relief, including backpay, duty station preference, entitlements, benefits, and constructive service credit. He now serves alongside his three sons, each carving their own path in the @USArmy, @USNavy & @USAirForce. Said CW5 Kelly, “Putting the uniform back on is an absolute honor that truly feels like coming home. Though the COVID separation was a difficult chapter, it ultimately deepened my dedication to the @DeptofWar mission and the nation I serve.” Welcome back, CW5 Kelly. Hooah!

Bangor (VTE reciprocating engined) class minesweeper HMCS Blairmore (J 314): Launched at Port Arthur Shipbuilding Co. Port Arthur, Ontario 14.05.42.