Legion | Jan/Feb 2026
The January/February 2026 issue of Legion Magazine is out today! Look for it on newsstands or check your mailbox if you subscribe already.
THE DESERT CATS, THE PACHYDERM PALACE AND IRAQ
Canada in the Persian Gulf War
WHERE CANADA REMEMBERS
The National War Museum hosts its 85th annual ceremony in tribute to military sacrifice
A MILITARY TOWN PAUSES
In Oromocto, N.B., a new generation musters to honour service
DRUG PROBLEM
How the Canadian Expeditionary Force got wrapped up in a Great War cocaine controversy
CON AIR
Illustrious in the sky, notorious on the ground: the wild life of RCAF flight instructor and ace Harold (Whitey) Dahl
RIOT ACTS
In Calgary—as in other communities across Canada—Great War tensions with German immigrants boiled over in 1916
EN PLEIN AIR
Frank Johnston opened Canadians’ eyes to the marvel of the aeroplane during the Great War
THEN/NOW
Images from Canada’s past and present
THE BRIEFING
A Q&A with veteran George Beardshaw
ON THIS DATE
Milestone events from January/February
THE VISUAL
Who won the war?
HEROES AND VILLAINS
David W. Kendall and Stephen P. Hill and Iraqi fast-patrol boat
ARTIFACT
Canada’s Ram tank
THE DISPATCH
Letters of war
HUMOUR HUNT
Car trouble
MILITARY HEALTH MATTERS
One step at a time
THE HISTORIAN
Who will fight for Canada?
ON WATCH
A consequential nation
EXIT STRATEGY
Drawing it out
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Legion Jan/Feb 2026.