HMCS Calgary Big Shave charity event

Members of Combined Task Force 150 and HMCS Calgary show their new look after getting their hair, beards, and ‘staches shaved off for a charity event on May 24 in Manama, Bahrain, during Operation Artemis. The two groups have self-isolated throughout their respective operations and remained physical distanced from each other during the event to ensure the health and safety of all involved. Photos by Cpl Lynette Ai Dang, Imagery Technician

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Over the May long weekend, 17 members of HMCS Calgary and five members from Combined Task Force 150 made good on their promise to shed their hair in support of the ship’s official charity Calgary Foothills Burn Unit.

After a busy operational counter-narcotics program, where Calgary made 14 drug busts to date off the Coast of Oman, the Operation Artemis team lost their locks, beards, and mustaches in the plus 40-degree heat alongside in Bahrain.

The fundraiser has garnered over $5,000 thus far and remains open to donations until Calgary leaves the Operation Artemis area of operations in mid-June.

To support the crew in their fundraiser go to Go Fund Me page: gofund.me/6461bffb

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