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CTV News
2 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Skyhawks ready for Armed Forces Day in North Bay
The Canadian Forces Skyhawks practiced Wednesday for Thursday's Armed Forces Day at Lake Nipissing. The free event includes CF-18 and Hercules demonstrations, plus 22 Wing Band performances. Road closures and drone restrictions will be in effect. Activities are weather-dependent.
The Star
19 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Myanmar junta says extends temporary ceasefire to June 30
FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup on February 1, presides at an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- General
- New Straits Times
Navy officer honoured for heroic rescue at Teluk Batik
KUALA LUMPUR: While onlookers could only scream helplessly on the beach, Lieutenant Commander Mohd Firdaus Arbaain acted decisively, diving into the sea and swimming swiftly towards an overturned tourist boat to save lives, including two young children crying in fear. The incident, which occurred at Teluk Batik beach, Perak, in August 2023, was recalled with full reverence today as the Executive Officer of KD Sri Indera Sakti was the sole recipient of the Bintang Jasa Perkasa Persekutuan (JPP) at the Federal Awards, Medals and Honours Investiture Ceremony in conjunction with the Official Birthday of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, at Istana Negara here today. For Mohd Firdaus, 42, the award was not solely his, but a recognition of every hero and heroine of the nation who continue to serve the country and its people. "This is also a recognition for the Royal Malaysian Navy in particular, and the Armed Forces (MAF) in general. "I also dedicate this award to my family... when the incident happened, my wife and children were also at the scene," he told Bernama after the ceremony. Recalling the incident, Mohd Firdaus, who was then spending leisure time with his family, said he never expected that day would become a life-changing moment for many, including himself. While preparing to have a meal, he said his wife saw a boat carrying nine people almost capsizing, and in less than a minute, it overturned. He added that the screams of the passengers and the cries of children after the boat overturned spurred him into action, drawing on his ten years of experience as a member of the Naval Special Warfare Force (Paskal). "I mustered the courage to swim from the shore to the boat's location and handed over all the life jackets to the victims. I also helped to put life jackets on the two children of (Mohammad) Hafiz (Johari)," he said. In the incident, Mohammad Hafiz's wife, Nurul Afiqah Abdullah Sani, was found trapped under the overturned boat and died while receiving treatment at Manjung Hospital. His sibling and two children, along with four other individuals, survived. Mohd Firdaus said that although nearly two years had passed, the incident had left a profound impact on him. He said he got to meet up with the family last year when he was invited to be a guest on a podcast programme held in Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan, in conjunction with the Armed Forces Day celebration. "Only after the programme did he (Mohammad Hafiz) find out who had saved him and his family… I immediately went to meet him and his children in Parit Buntar. I also recently met them again in Langkawi during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA)… I brought them on a tour of the ship and the rest of the exhibition.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Armed Forces Day marked with family event
A parade, music and funfair will all feature in a family fun day to celebrate the work of the armed forces in Wolverhampton. The festivities at West Park to mark Armed Forces Day run from noon to 16:00 BST on Saturday 28 June. Serving personnel, cadets and veterans from the city's Freedom Units will march in a parade on the day. Craig Collingswood, Wolverhampton's mayor, said the city has a "special relationship" with the armed forces, "as do I with my son serving in the British Army". Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to: Family event to mark Armed Forces Day Veterans receive badges at Armed Forces Day event Armed forces family day returns for another year Veterans encouraged to access home assistance scheme Armed Forces Wolves
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Rugby double-header set to return to in aid of Military vs Cancer
Rugby supporters are being encouraged to get behind two fixtures set to return to Kingston Park held in a tribute to Armed Forces Day – raising funds for the Military vs Cancer charity. The matches, scheduled for Saturday, June 21, will see the UK Armed Forces take on the North of England Select XV. Having raised a combined £70,000 over the past two years, the organisers are keen to make 2025 the biggest year yet. Last year saw the UK Armed Forces Men defeat the North of England Men 90–14, while the women's match saw the UKAF team secure a 38-05 win. Nathan Summersgill-Smith and Amelia and Noah (Image: Supplied) Steven Colwell, president of Durham University RFC, who has played an integral role in preparation for the event said: "We look forward to returning to Kingston Park. It's an opportunity for some of the North's top players to pay their respects to our servicemen, and raise money and awareness for Military vs Cancer. "Our men are determined to avenge last year's defeat to the UKAF team, and for our women, it's an opportunity to fly the flag for women's rugby in a region so desperately in need of these great, high-level events. "As a group, we are grateful to Military vs Cancer, a charity who make a real difference and inspire us to play for them." UKAF Women's head coach WO2 Sarah Mitchelson explained how the match marks a key milestone in the UKAF women's team's season as they build up to the International Defence Rugby Championships later this year. She said: "We are thrilled to participate in this match, as it serves as an excellent promotion for women's rugby and women's sports in general. "It supports a remarkable charity that holds significant meaning for many of us, and we take great pride in backing it. "Last year's match was a challenging, yet spectacular event for the sport, and we anticipate nothing short of that this year." The double-header at Kingston Park is the largest semi-professional rugby event of its kind in the UK. It is not just about elite sport, but also a celebration of resilience, remembrance, and unity. Military vs Cancer became a registered charity in May 2022, but was founded several years earlier by David Bathgate after losing several family members to cancer. The charity brings together all three military services, businesses, and people in industry to help support those who are battling with cancer. The 2025 rugby edition will honour Corporal Tim Crossin RM and Lance Corporal Nathan Summersgill-Smith RM, two servicemen who lost their battles with cancer, but whose courage and legacy continue to inspire the charity's work. Corporal Tim Crossin who lost his battle with cancer, but whose courage continues to inspire (Image: Supplied) CEO David Bathgate said: "This year, we are proud to honour Corporal Tim Crossin RM and Lance Corporal Nathan Summersgill-Smith RM — two remarkable Royal Marines whose courage in the face of cancer continues to inspire everything we do. "Their stories are a stark reminder that cancer does not discriminate, even among the fittest and bravest. "Supporting the Armed Forces community through cancer is at the very heart of our mission, and paying tribute to Tim and Nathan allows us to highlight just how vital that support is. "This is more than a rugby match — it's a show of unity, remembrance, and a commitment to ensuring no one in our military family faces cancer alone." For the third year in a row, Newcastle Falcons will be hosting the spectacle ahead, with adult tickets priced at £10, children £5, and military personnel and veterans having the opportunity to attend for free. Tickets are available now via the Newcastle Falcons website or the Defence Discount Service for military personnel and veterans.
