Operation Nanook
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A team carries a stretcher off a CH-146 Griffon helicopter during a simulation exercise.
Operation Nanook is one of three major recurring sovereignty operations conducted annually by the Canadian Forces in Canada's Arctic. Planned and directed by Joint Task Force North, the whole-of-government operation highlights interoperability, command and control, and cooperation with interdepartmental and intergovernmental partners in the North.
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Star Marualik, a Ranger with 1 Canadian Ranger Patrol Group, coaches a soldier from the Arctic Response Company Group's 2 Platoon during range day in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, for Operation Nanook.
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Sgt. Jason Hanson and Pte. Peter Kalabic, both from the 48th Highlanders of Canada, march during a sovereignty patrol in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, during Operation Nanook.
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Cpl. Paul Sine of the Lorne Scots Peel Dufferin and Halton Regiment stays focused while on a short halt during a sovereignty presence patrol in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, for Operation Nanook.
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U.S. Navy sailors from USS Porter extinguish a fictional fire onboard HDMS Vaedderen during an exercise involving HMCS Montreal, HDMS Vaedderen and USS Porter off the coast of Greenland while participating in Operation Nanook.
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Members of HMCS Montreal, USS Porter and HDMS Vaedderen prepare to disembark from HDMS Vaedderen to board a Canadian Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat during a Search and Rescue Exercise off the coast of Greenland while participating in Operation Nanook.
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Sgt. Robert Roper, Second In Command of 3 Platoon, stands on polar bear watch while troops practice survival training skills for Operation Nanook.
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Members of the Arctic Response Company Group load supplies on to a CH-146 Griffon helicopter, based out of 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron from Borden, Ontario, at Camp Resolute Bay prior to heading out on an Overnight Survival Exercise during Operation Nanook.
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Members of HMCS Montreal including HDMS Vaedderen and USS Porter participate in a Navy 10K Run while visiting Nuuk, Greenland, during Operation Nanook.
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Gerard Hartley hovers with a Bell 407 helicopter as Maintenance Engineer, Brian Dooley attaches a dive chamber with a sling load prior to transporting it out to the combined dive team located at Gascoyne Inlet, Nunavut.
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Ranger Ruth Ruben of 1 Canadian Ranger Patrol Group prepares bannock for the Soldiers of 32 Brigade in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, during Operation Nanook.
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Gerard Hartley hovers with a Bell 407 helicopter as Maintenance Engineer, Brian Dooley attaches a dive chamber with a sling load prior to transporting it out to the combined dive team located at Gascoyne Inlet, Nunavut.
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Pte. Lemire, Cpl. Kutschy, Cpl. Warner, Cpl. Sine, and Cpl. Dao talk with locals outside of the Co-op Store in the town of Resolute, Nunavut during a foot patrol throughout the town, as part of Operation Nanook.
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Radio communications and medical support are a must during long foot patrols, as 3 Platoon conducts a patrol in the town of Resolute Bay as part of Operation Nanook.
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A U.S. C-130 Hercules taxies in to Resolute Bay Airport carrying members of the U.S. Navy Dive Team. The divers are here to participate in exercises in support of Operation Nanook.
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Lt.-Col. Chretien, Land Component Commander for Operation Nanook greets members of the U.S. Navy Dive Team upon their arrival at Resolute Bay Airfield.
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The Commander of Island Command Greenland, Rear Admiral Henrik Kudsk gives a brief about Maritime Operations around Greenland with assistance from his Chief of Staff, Cdr. Senior Grade Jan Boegsted during Operation Nanook.
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The Canadian Rangers teach members of 3 Platoon how to make fox traps out of rocks. By forming the rocks in a circle with a wide base growing narrower at the top the fox is able to crawl in to get the bait but once inside is trapped.
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Bundled up in protection from the harsh elements, three members from 3 Platoon practice setting up a fox trap during survival training for Operation Nanook.
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Master Cpl. Christopher Banks of 3 Platoon stands on polar bear watch on a hill overlooking the camp during overnight survival training.
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Ookookoo Quaraq of the Canadian Rangers prepares to board a CH-146 Griffon helicopter. He is accompanying members of the Arctic Response Company Group, acting as a guide as they go to a remote location in the far north to do overnight Artic survival training.
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Cpl. Linda Dao, 3 Platoon, sets up her tent for her overnight survival training as part of Operation Nanook.
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Chief Petty Officer Second Class Nancy Lachance, Lt.-Cdr. Scott Moody from Fleet Dive Unit Atlantic with Navy Diver 1st Class Jason Wahl, Warrant Officer Jim Hordinski and Navy Diver 1st Class John Doran hold up the mess tent from falling down in a severe wind storm during Operation Nanook.
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Resolute Mayor, Ludy Pudluk, joins Lt.-Col Gino Chretien, Operation Nanook Commanding Officer and Sgt.-Maj. Joseph for a tour of the Canadian Forces Operation Nanook camp along with Duncan Walker, the Senior Administration Officer for the Hamlet of Resolute Bay, and RCMP Const. Omar Ktabi.
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Cpl. Warner from 3 Platoon arrives to the overnight survival training site via CH-146 Griffon Helicopter during Operation Nanook.
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2 Platoon of the Arctic Response Company Group patrols during survival training held in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, for Operation Nanook.
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Soldiers of the Arctic Response Company Group prepare to fire the .303 Lee Enfield rifle during range day in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, for Operation Nanook.
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Master Cpl. Jeremie Doucet, one of six Aerospace Telecommunications Information Systems Technicians from 8 Air Communications and Control Squadron, 8 Wing Trenton, adjusts the V-Satellite dish to bring internet and telephone capabilities to the remote location of Resolute Bay for Operation Nanook.
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Canadian Rangers Paul Atagoota, Star Marualik and Caleb Sangoya from 1 Canadian Ranger Patrol Group learn to fire a shotgun during range day in Resolute Bay, Nunavut for Operation Nanook.
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Master Cpl. Penny Jones, Aviation Technician from 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, installs a rotor blade on a CH-146 Griffon. The blades were removed in order to transport the helicopter from 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron in Borden, Ontario to Resolute Bay, Nunavut aboard a CC-177 Globemaster III for Operation Nanook.
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