April 25, 2014, Ottawa, On
Divisions across the Canadian Army will hold a series of “patching” and flag raising ceremonies, beginning in late April and running until mid-summer, to mark their stand-ups and officially issue their respective divisional patches.
“On behalf of the Government of Canada and the Department of National Defence, I congratulate the Canadian Army’s return to not only its divisional nomenclature, but also its distinct patches and flags. This serves to honour the proud history of the Canadian Army and our brave men and women in uniform, both past and present.”
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, PC, QC, MP for Niagara Falls and Minister of National Defence
“The recent restoration of the Canadian Army’s historical identity reinforces the ties between present-day soldiers and previous generations of warriors, while celebrating our proud Army heritage. Canadian Army personnel will wear their division patches and fly their historical flags knowing that they carry on a strong legacy of service, while standing strong, proud and ready for the future.”
Lieutenant-General Marquis Hainse, Commander of the Canadian Army
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