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01/28/2026

01/28/2026

Did you know the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 suffered 456 KIA in (Afghanistan only)
(636 includes Iraq + other post-9/11 ops)

UK in Afghanistan:
• First deployment: October 2001 (following the 9/11 attacks)
• Combat operations under Operation Herrick: 2002–2014
• Post-2014 support/training under Operation Toral: 2015–2021
• Final withdrawal: August 2021 when NATO/coalition forces left the country.

• More than 150,000 British Armed Forces personnel served in Afghanistan over the course of the mission. 

Wounded / casualties:

• Between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2014
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• 2,188 UK military and civilian personnel were admitted to UK field hospitals and categorised as wounded in action.
• 5,255 were admitted for disease or non-battle injuries.
• 300 were very seriously injured (battle or non-battle injury).
• 306 were seriously injured (battle or non-battle injury). 

01/28/2026

In loving memory of Detective Charles Jeary 🇨🇦🍁⚜️👮🏻‍♂️🚔🪦
On January 28, 1968, Greenfield Park Police (Montreal Area) Detective Charles Jeary was shot during an armed robbery at the Montreal bank of Greenfield Park. Despite his injuries, he managed to control one of the suspects who was transferred to the courts and found guilty.

Sadly, Detective Jeary died from medical complications from his injuries. He was 54 years old Following the events, a street was named after him and this street is still present in the Greenfield Park borough.

The Greenfield Park Police Department was annexed to the Longueuil Overcrowding Police Department in 2002.

01/27/2026

01/27/2026

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01/27/2026

Canadian Combat losses supporting the US & NATO in the War on Terror - 159 Canadian soldiers were killed in action in Afghanistan during Canada’s deployment from 2002 to 2014. Over 40,000 members of the CAF served in Afghanistan and Iraq
Never forget 🇨🇦✝️🪦🇨🇦

01/26/2026

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01/26/2026

On January 23, 1980 OPP Provincial Constable Duncan T. McAleese was shot and killed in the line of duty while serving the community in Simcoe, Ontario. The suspect was charged with first degree murder, and found not guilty by reason of insanity at a Newmarket court in 1981. Duncan’s service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

01/25/2026

Lots of new gear out for 2026

Canadian customers 🇨🇦Reach out for more information

01/24/2026

Anyone questioning the lack of commitment to supporting the USA and the war on Terror needs a history lesson.
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Canadian Armed Forces – Afghanistan:
More than 40,000 CAF members served. 
Killed in the line of duty: 159 members died while serving in the Afghanistan mission. 
• Wounded / injured (officially reported “casualties” )
Wounded in Action: 635 / Non-Battle Injuries: 1,436

Canadian Armed Forces members first deployed to Afghanistan in early December 2001 as part of the initial response to the 9/11 attacks. These initial troops were special forces from Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2), followed by a larger battle group that arrived in Kandahar in February 2002.
Key details regarding the initial deployment:
Initial Commitment: On October 7, 2001, Canada announced its participation in the U.S.-led Operation Enduring Freedom, designated by Canada as Operation Apollo.
Naval Force: Before ground troops arrived, Canada sent a naval component to the Arabian Sea in the autumn of 2001 to monitor the region.
First Troops on Ground: Elite JTF 2 commandos arrived in early December 2001.
Main Battle Group: The 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) Battle Group arrived in Kandahar in February 2002.
Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan lasted from 2001 to 2014.

01/23/2026

CIPS Inc. / Armor Express Canada 🇨🇦 is proud to be Hero level sponsors of the 2026 Alberta Association of Community Peace Officers Conference February 2-6, 2026
At the world famous Chateau Lake Louise

We’re covering the Hospitality Suite for Jersey Night February 2nd.

01/16/2026

Armor Express is looking forward to seeing you at our new New Booth Location at SHOT Show - Booth # 20565

The 2026 SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show) dates are January 20-23, 2026, at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, with related events like Industry Day at the Range and Supplier Showcase starting January 19th, as part of SHOT Week (January 18-23)