Wing Auxiliary Security Force (WASF) Addition to Building 194, 19 Wing Comox

The construction of a new health services centre will provide comprehensive medical and dental services for the 19 Wing Comox military members.

Constructing new defence infrastructure is in line with the Canada First Defence Strategy, which sets a detailed road map for the modernization of the Canadian Forces. New infrastructure will help replace dated defence infrastructure and support a first-class, modern military that is ready to take on the challenges of the 21st century.

COMOX, B.C. – The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, today announced defence infrastructure projects that will help modernize facilities at 19 Wing Comox, including a new health services centre and work on existing facilities. Improvements to this base, which is home to two operational squadrons for Long Range Patrol and Search and Rescue, represent an investment of approximately $30 million and will generate economic benefits and significant employment opportunities throughout the course of the work.

SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU, QUE. – Today, for the third time since opening in 2008, the Royal Military College Saint-Jean (RMC Saint-Jean) held its traditional obstacle course marking the end of the orientation program for new officer cadets. Over 130 officer cadets took part in the obstacle course.