On 25 June 2012, CWO Kevin Patterson was appointed as the Canadian Military Engineer Branch Chief Warrant Officer. This position has allowed him to accompany the CME Col Cmdt from coast to coast visiting Engineers all across Canada. Having spent 32 years as a Combat Engineer this has been a tremendous opportunity to visit Engineers of all trades in all locations, Regular Force and Reserve Force. After more than 35 years of service is has been a privilege and an honour to represent the NCMs of the CME and retire as the CME Branch CWO. CWO Patterson will retire from the Canadian Army on 06 Jul 2015 after more than 35 years of loyal and dedicated service.
See the Retirements section for more details.