THE CANADIAN FORCES LOGISTICS MUSEUM

06/10/2025

CFLM Finally Has a Logo

After becoming the national museum of the Royal Canadian Logistics Service (RCLS) in the early 2000’s, the CF Logistics Museum used the RCLS badge as its logo. It gradually became apparent that this hindered the Museum’s visibility. It gave people the impression our exhibits were the work of the Royal Canadian Logistics Service Advisor’s Office, or that of the RCLS Association. While in fact for decades now, there has been a tiny team with modest budget building a large, impressive collection to conserve and promote the history of the RCLS.

Several Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) museums have distinct logos to identify themselves which still reflect their link to their CAF unit or element. The aim is to improve awareness of the existence of the CFLM among CAF members and the civilian public.

The CFLM’s Committee members voted on the criteria for the design. These were provided to a professional graphic artist. After three main rounds of sketch reviews and much debate, the logo was chosen. The most difficult aspect was agreeing on the elements desired in the logo and on what combination was most aesthetically pleasant.

The minimum criteria were:
- No more than three colours. Those of the CAF’s three environments, sea,
land, air.
- Contain the shield from the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps badge, to
reflect the origins of the museum. Born out of the RCOC school at the
Longue-Pointe Depot, Montreal.
- Contain the crossed chain links from the RCLS badge, that denote the
strength in the support provided to the operational elements of CAF.
- Contains a maple leaf or the Canadian crown.

08/09/2024

Today, August 9th we commemorate the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members who served in United Nations (UN) peace keeping missions.

Since 1948, more than 125 000 CAF members have participated on UN missions all over the world to de-escalate conflicts. Their unselfish service brings pride to our beloved country and reminds us how fragile peace can be. August 9th was chosen as Canada’s National Peacekeepers Day in honour of the Nine CAF members who lost their lives on this day in 1974 when their plane, on UN Flight 51was shot down by Syrian missiles. This was the greatest single loss of Canadian lives during a peacekeeping mission.

Onboard were members of 116 Air Transport Unit; Captain George Gary Foster (pilot), Captain Keith B. Mirau (co-pilot), Captain Robert Wicks (navigator), Master Corporal Ronald Spencer (flight engineer), Corporal Bruce Stringer (loadmaster). The passengers were two Army Logisticians, Corporal Michael Simpson, Corporal Morris Kennington, as well as MWO Gaston Landry (R22R), and MWO Cyril Korejwo (RCR).

This day serves to remind us of the crucial role played by CAF members who have served as Peacekeepers to protect civilians and actively reduce armed conflict around our world.

To all who have served, Thank you.

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/maple-leaf/rcaf/2019/08/remembering-the-buffalo-nine.html

https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/what-we-do #:~:text=Peacekeepers%20protect%20civilians%2C%20actively%20prevent,that%20supports%20the%20political%20strategy.

Image 1 – UN Buffalo 115461 on the tarmac at Beirut airport, being loaded with supplies for Peacekeepers in the Middle East. This photo was taken just days before the plane was shot down, killing its nine CAF crew and passengers.

Image 2 – Investigators examining the remains of the UN Buffalo 461 after the crash. Without the cooperation of Syria, the investigators were never able to confirm the reason for the shooting of UN Flight 51.

04/04/2024

NATO: A HOT NEWS TOPIC LATELY!

But what is NATO and what does it do?
In short, NATO’s objective is to ensure the freedom and security of its members through political and military means. NATO is committed to the peaceful resolution of disputes. If diplomatic efforts fail, it has the military power to undertake conflict management operations. Canada is one of the 12 founding nations of the organization. Currently, 32 countries are members. April 4, 2024, marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

It was in the aftermath of the Second World War, as democratic countries sought to deter the expansionism of the Soviet Union (now the Russian Federation), prohibit the resurgence of nationalist militarism in Europe, and promote European political integration. It was on April 4, 1949, that the 12 founding countries, including Canada, signed the agreement establishing the NATO alliance.

If you want to learn more about NATO and Canada, check out our photos and their captions, then click on the link below: NATO - Homepage

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/nato-north-atlantic-treaty-organization

03/18/2024

THE LOGISTICS PERSONNEL OF THE CAF IN AFGHANISTAN 2001-2014
A humble recognition of the services rendered by the logistics personnel of the CAF during the Canadian mission in Afghanistan. For those who served as part of an operation in Afghanistan, your additional information or clarification about the photos is welcome. The CAF Logistics Museum also welcomes your stories from your service in Afghanistan. Contact us via Messenger.

03/14/2024

Canadian memorial Afghanistan cenotaph in memory of CAF personnels

Above at DND’s Carling Campus is the cenotaph to Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel who lost their lives during the mission in Afghanistan. These pieces originally formed CAF, the memorial at Kandahar Airfield.
The cenotaph was dismantled and transported to Canada from Afghanistan in 2011.Was repatriated by CAF Logisticians.

03/14/2024

In honor of the CAF members who served in Afghanistan

This week, we respectfully commemorate the 10th anniversary of the end of Canada’s combat mission in Afghanistan. These events officially mark March 12, 2014, the last day the Canadian flag was flown by our military in Kabul, Afghanistan. More than 40,000 members of the Canadian Armed Forces served in 13 years of service, and 158 of them lost their lives in the conflict.
This month,several commemorative events have taken place since Sunday, March 10. Among the cities where events have taken place are Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary and Victoria. The commemoration in Ottawa took place on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 11 a.m., at the National War Memorial in downtown Ottawa to mark the 10th anniversary of the end of Canada’s mission in Afghanistan.

02/12/2024

In this month dedicated to the place of blacks in Canadian history, let’s dive into a page often forgotten. Discover the 2nd Construction Battalion, nicknamed the "Black Battalion". Formed during the First World War, these Black Canadians were denied the right to serve as their fellow citizens. Those who were not subtly denied access to the Canadian forces were segregated within the military because of the colour of their skin. Nevertheless, they endured and served proudly in their military support role in the harsh conditions of WWI. An act of courage etched into history. Read this article to explore their path. We pay tribute to these unknown men, by sharing this story!

Le 2e Bataillon de construction du Corps expéditionnaire canadien (CEC), appelé également le Bataillon noir, est une unité de travail non combattante disti...