Calgary Highlanders
The Calgary Highlanders is a Canadian Army Primary Reserve infantry regiment, headquartered at Mewata Armouries in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The regiment is a part-time reserve unit, under the command of 41 Canadian Brigade Group, itself part of 3rd Canadian Division, one of four region-based Canadian Army divisions. The regiment is one of only two regiments in the Canadian Forces (with The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)) to wear an honorary distinction on their uniform, commemorating the counterattack at Kitcheners' Wood. On 9 January 2015, the regiment was recognized with the Canadian Forces' Unit Commendation for outstanding contributions to the war in Afghanistan.
| The Calgary Highlanders | |
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| Active | 1910–present |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Type | Line Infantry |
| Role | Light infantry |
| Size | One battalion |
| Part of | 41 Canadian Brigade Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Mewata Armoury |
| Motto(s) | Airaghardt (Scottish Gaelic for 'onward') (this spelling is erroneous, the correct spelling is air adhart [ɛɾʲˈɤ.ərˠʃt̪]) |
| Colours | Scarlet with yellow facings (full dress and mess dress) |
| March | "The Highland Laddie" and "Blue Bonnets Over the Border" |
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| Engagements | |
| Decorations | Canadian Forces' Unit Commendation |
| Battle honours | See #Battle honours |
| Website | calgaryhighlanders |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel-in-Chief | Vacant |
| Honorary Colonel | Lauchlan Currie |
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| Tartan | Government tartan |
| Abbreviation | Calg Highrs |
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