On 7 August 2026, the Canadian Military Engineer Colonel Commandant, Lieutenant-General Paul Wynnyk, CMM, MSM, CD, presented Master Warrant Officer John Dugas, CD (Ret'd) with a CMEA Commendation.
MWO Dugas earned this recognition for his remarkable devotion to serving his fellow disabled veterans, including many retired Combat Engineers, in receiving Service Dogs. John has demonstrated his expertise in raising awareness and funding for PTSD Service Dogs…
On 7 August 2026, the Canadian Military Engineer Colonel Commandant, Lieutenant-General Paul Wynnyk, CMM, MSM, CD presented Lieutenant-Colonel Ralph Gienow, OMM, CD, (Retired) with a CMEA Commendation.
LCol Gienow joined the CF in 1960 and retired in 1983 after serving across Canada, the United States, Egypt, The Golan Heights, and Germany.
Ralph has been an active member of the Military Engineer Association…
On 7 August 2026, the Canadian Military Engineer Colonel Commandant, Lieutenant-General Paul Wynnyk, CMM, MSM, CD presented Lieutenant-Colonel Dennis Dwyer, CD, (Ret'd) with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers.
LCol Dwyer retired from the Canadian Forces in 1997, after completing over 35 years of exemplary, combined Regular and Primary Reserve Force Service. His military service was followed by employment by Elk Island Public Schools in…
By: MWO Cameron Wallace, RPOD Dundurn Det SM
Assistant Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Environment (ADM(IE)) Mr. Peter Hammerschmidt visited Detachment Dundurn on 4 and 5 Aug 26. The visit provided an opportunity to discuss infrastructure priorities, strengthen relationships with regional partners and engage directly with personnel for the following key focus:
Building Cooperation with Whitecap Dakota First Nation
The visit began at Whitecap Dakota First Nation,…
The 23rd Annual Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony will take place at the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation (CFFF) Memorial at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
CAF Military Fire Service Involvement
CAF Military Fire Service members continue to support the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation, including service on the CFFF Board of Directors:
CWO Troy Noseworthy — CFFM’s Office
John Sobey — CFFF Secretary (CAF Ret’d)
Bruce Paradis…
The CMEA is pleased to announce the names of this year's twelve CMEA Memorial Bursary recipients.
The bursary provides $2500 to each scholar. To date, the CMEA has presented a total of $234,500 to further the educational needs of our members and families. If you are a CMEA member and want to sponsor a scholar, see CMEA Bursary Program for application details.
This page will be updated with photos as they are received.
Recipient
Award…
Article by: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Operations Officer 2
Every Sapper has a story, but few are as operationally rich, technically sound, and leadership‑driven as that of newly promoted Chief Warrant Officer Christian Poirier. His journey began on 09 Dec 98, when he joined the Canadian Army as a Primary Reserve Infantryman. On 23 Feb 01, Christian component‑transferred to the Regular Force as a Combat Engineer, beginning a remarkable career within the Canadian Military…
South Korea’s Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs recently hosted the 2026 International Conference on Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C. The conference theme was: "Freedom is Never Free - Honoring the Peace and Freedom Achieved Together." Normally held in South Korea, this iteration brought together veterans and descendants from Allied nations and aimed at passing down the knowledge and legacies of the Korean War. The attached article, written by a Korean…
Article by: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Operations Officer 2
While many spend their summer leave relaxing, WO Adam Crozier from 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER) chose to invest his time serving the community once again. Contributing more than 30 hours of volunteer service to supporting the Edmonton Taiwanese Association (ETA) during the 2026 Edmonton Heritage Festival, helping with setup, operations, and cleanup throughout the event.
This year's festival held special…
From 3–14 August 26, Canadian Military Engineers from 19 Mission Support Squadron (19 MSS), 17 MSS, and 14 Construction Engineering Squadron (14 CES) participated in the Construction Engineering Project Exchange Program (CEPEP) at Camp Murray, Washington.
CEPEP provides Canadian and United States military engineers with opportunities to work alongside one another, exchange technical knowledge, develop trade skills, and strengthen interoperability between both nations.
This…
