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Official Twitter of NL Command of the Royal Canadian Legion - as of November 1st 2021. Serving both Veterans and their families & promoting Remembrance.
Joined November 2021
Happy New Year to our Armed Forces community serving across the world. 🇬🇧
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It’s almost that time of year again! Our Poppy campaign is quickly approaching! Every year from the last Friday in October to November 11, millions of Canadians wear a Poppy to honour Canada’s Veterans and Remember those who sacrificed for the freedoms that we enjoy today. The
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On Merchant Navy Veterans Day, we honor Canada’s Merchant Navy's Veterans. Since 2003, Sept 3 marks their sacrifices, mirroring the UK’s Merchant Navy Day. In the Second World War nearly 1 in 7 Canadian mariners died delivering vital supplies. #MerchantNavyDay #WeWillRemember
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Send it. @NATOMNBLatvia have deployed to the field and adopted their battle positions as Ex OAK RESOLVE is well underway. Our members are ready to #DeterandDefend.
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Are you ready for #LegionWeek2025? Running from September 21 – 27, local Legion branches across Canada will be hosting open houses and holding community activities. We can’t wait to see all the wonderful community initiatives, and we’ll be sharing highlights from Legions coast to
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Canadian soldiers supporting Canadian communities. Soldiers from Joint Task Force Atlantic’s Immediate Response Unit answered the call to assist in fighting wildfires in Newfoundland.
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Snow birds in action flying around the CN Tower ✈️ 🇨🇦
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On this day in 1945, Japan signed an official statement of surrender ending the Second World War. After Germany’s surrender on May 8, 1945, the Japanese Army was the only remaining Axis Power continuing to fight the allied forces. Their surrender came just under four years after
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I've posted over 120 photos to date of RAF pilots lost during the Battle of Britain, since the 10th of July and will continue to do so until the official ending on the 31st October. We Will Remember Them.
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An updated Registry of #WWI Veterans associated with the Municipality of #bayroberts is now on display in the Road to Yesterday Museum! The registry features 202 names. It is acknowledged that this list may have errors, so any additional information would be appreciated!
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Today is the 80th anniversary of Victory in Asia and the Pacific Day, marking the end of the #SecondWorldWar in Asia and the Pacific. Read our joint statement: https://t.co/vDUIfef4D6 📸: Library and Archives Canada #CanadaRemembers
#EndofSWW
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The Royal Canadian Legion is once again a proud sponsor of the Canada Army Run! Don’t miss your chance to walk, run or roll through the streets of the nation’s capital all the while saying thanks to the women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces who have served, and continue to
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Fourteen years ago, Canada's combat mission in Afghanistan came to an end. Today, we remember the men and women who served and sacrificed with courage. We also honour those who lost their lives during and after their mission was over. Il y a quatorze ans, la mission de combat du
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Happy Father’s Day to all of the dads in the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, who have served or are currently serving. We are thinking of you, saluting you, and thanking you for your service!
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Pleasure to attend the Annual Cadet Inspection tonight that Branches 9, 22 & 32 sponsor of the @RoyalCdnLegion @Legion_NL @Town_BayRoberts Congrats to the RCACC on a job well done!! 🇨🇦
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Across the country the first Sunday in June is celebrated as Canadian Armed Forces Day. It’s a day to honour the contributions of Canadian military personnel, past and present. To all those who serve in our armed forces, thank you! https://t.co/yfcyL1BW00
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Today on #CanadianArmedForcesDay we salute everyone who has ever worn The Royal Newfoundland Regiment cap badge. Thank you for your service. Better Than The Best. #RNFLDRFamily #RNFLDRProud
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Job well done Branch 32 - A big thank you to all schools and students who participated and supported the Annual Program of the Legion! #LestWeForget 🇨🇦
Happy on Friday to visit Ascension Collegiate to congratulate recent winners of the @RoyalCdnLegion Annual Remembrance Contest-including a provincial winner in the essay category. @PettenRoss @Legion_NL
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The Royal Canadian Legion thanks and supports our Canadian Armed Forces members being dispatched to Manitoba to help cope with the fires raging there. Both our MB and SK Commands are currently working with local Legion branches and emergency officials to offer Legion space to
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