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Oct 19, 2026 at 9:16 AM ET
Retired general says Wainwright training simulates combat
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Retired Canadian Armed Forces Maj.-Gen. David Fraser said training at CFB Wainwright in Alberta is “as real as it can be” to prepare soldiers for combat operations. He said exercises can involve thousands of people, ranging from individual rifle practice to collective exercises involving two or more members.
WHO: Retired Canadian Armed Forces Maj.-Gen. David Fraser
WHAT: David Fraser said training at CFB Wainwright is designed to simulate combat as realistically as possible.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 8:32 AM ET
WHERE: Alberta, Canada
WHY: The training is intended to prepare soldiers for combat operations.
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