Defence Team News - December 10, 2024

Now on the Maple Leaf

Messages for the Defence Team

• Change in policy regarding language requirements for bilingual supervisory positions
• Message from the Ombud: Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday season
• Request a presentation from your Ombudsman's office to learn how they can support you
• Holiday schedule to submit and approve timesheets
• Ready to take on the challenge? The Defence Team Word Puzzle is here!

CAF Employees

• Royal Canadian Air Force opens door to new career paths and paid education opportunities
• DRDC continues to AMAZE with Arctic emissions reduction research
• Canadian military recognizes excellence in sport: The 36th annual CAF Sports Awards Ceremony

Civilian Employees

• Final reminder to complete the Public Service Employee Survey
• Nominate an executive for an award of excellence
• Get online second language evaluations in January

Upcoming Events

• Attend a Defence Team-wide virtual event: Appreciating neurodiversity
• 2024 NDWCC Recognition and Closing Ceremony
• Virtual Duck Races 2024: Be the fastest flock in the Defence Team

The Maple Leaf

• PHOENIX WARRIOR 2024: Mission accomplished for 2 Wing
• HMCS Vancouver returns from six-month deployment under Ops HORIZON and NEON
• Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board meeting in Italy to advance space security
• Women and Diversity Health's impact and vision
• The Restorative Engagement Program needs your help
• The Canadian Joint Warfare Centre coordinates the CAF's participation in Bold Quest 2024
• ADM(RS) Cookbook: Give the gift of heartfelt recipes
• Strengthening the Forces #STF:
  • Taking it outdoors – cold weather physical performance, nutrition and hydration
  • Healthy winter and holiday tips

Canadian Army Podcast

• Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence (S6 E2)

Digital Learning

• The Torch – The CAF Self-Development Learning Hub: What's new this week?

D365 Highlights

• Discover the accessibility features in Microsoft Teams

In case you missed it

• DT News on TML - December 03
• DT News on TML - November 26
• DT News on TML - November 20
• DT News on TML - November 12
• DT News on TML - November 5
• DT News on TML - October 29
• DT News on TML - October 22
• DT News on TML - October 15
• DT News on TML - October 8

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