Capt R.J. MacKinnon, CD

After more than 42 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Capt R.J. MacKinnon, CD, will retire on 15 December 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to Capt J.M. McMullin: John.McMullin@forces.gc.ca.

Enrolled in 45 Fd Engr Sqn on 27 Oct 1983, Capt MacKinnon held numerous positions within the unit culminating in SSM of 45 FES prior to commissioning in 2002. He recently returned to Cape Breton after a prolonged stint on the ‘other side’ of the Causeway to finalize his career as the OC of 45 ES/36 CER.
Capt MacKinnon has had the pleasure of serving in almost every province and territory within Canada as well as a few locations on the other side of the pond. Capt MacKinnon is looking forward to living in his old homestead out in the country and eventually starting up a hobby farm.