“Thule AB and its personnel take pride in their key role of being the sole supply chain link for Canadian Forces Stations Alert and Eureka,” Bos said. Operation BOXTOP began in 1956 and has continued to enable the transport of critical resources to the northernmost inhabited place in the world. Arctic weather conditions are extremely difficult to predict, and bitter cold temperatures can hinder operations. Es rápido y fácil controlar qué cámara envía alertas desde su smartphone o desde un navegador. BOXTOP is a semi-annual event that occurs in the spring and the fall, depending on the weather. During the operation, more than 100 Canadian Forces inhabit Thule AB for the two-week resupply mission of CFS Alert and Eureka, a town in Nunavut, Canada.ĭuring these missions, crews battle strong winds, low ceilings and visibility, and a slick runway as they make the 440 nautical mile flight north from Thule to Alert. I also laughed when Alert personnel told me how much they loved staying overnight at, a sprawling Thule AB during their transits to and from Alert.”īos was transported to CFS Alert via a RCAF C-130 Operation BOXTOP mission, which provides cargo resupply and personnel movement through Thule AB. at Thule and Canada at CFS Alert goes back to 1956, and is critical for the success of both our missions. We operate in the same harsh Arctic environment, so we face very similar challenges and can learn a tremendous amount from one another,” Bos said. “I was amazed at the close-knit family atmosphere at CFS Alert, given that they operate with less than 100 personnel. Everyone on base has two or three different jobs. The Soviet-Allied conflict affected Eva McKenna at a young age and inspired her to enlist. While at CFS Alert, the northernmost permanent settlement in the world at 82 degrees north latitude, Bos received a mission overview, toured the facilities, and ate lunch with RCAF Airmen and civilians. Lieutenant Eva McKenna is an Allied communications officer appearing in Red Alert 3 and Uprising. 30 2019, to foster the long-standing partnership between CFS Alert and Thule AB, and to learn more about their mission. Timothy Bos, 821st Air Base Group commander at Thule Air Base, Greenland, visited Canadian Forces Station Alert Oct. At the invitation of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Col.
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