The Harper government spent more than $2.3 million to fly a series of aircraft over Parliament Hill as part of the day honouring veterans of the war in Afghanistan, documents reveal.

A memorial for Canadians killed in Afghanistan is making its way across Canada this summer and fall, but only after a drawn-out struggle inside the department over how and when to commemorate the mission.

Full transcript for Season 3 Episode 36, aired May 11, 2014, featuring discussions on the Day of Honour, NATO's Eastern Europe mission, and conflict between the PMO and SCC.

Canada is prepared to station troops in Eastern Europe beyond the end of 2014, according to Conservative MP Erin O'Toole.

Canada offered its thanks Friday to the 40,000 veterans of the 12-year war in Afghanistan, and the troops said thank you in return.

Stop pointing fingers. Start working together. That’s the message a veterans advocacy group is sharing as Canada marks the 12-year war in Afghanistan.

Canada's military will be kicking up the dust on Parliament Hill today in preparation for Canada's National Day of Honour.