Its been a challenging year, and with it came new forms of stress and anxiety that most of us had not experienced in our lives. In fact it seems obvious now that this pandemic will be a defining experience for our generation, not unlike what periods of world wars have been for our parents or grand-parents. Yet, despite all that, features were collected and maps were produced.
CWO João (John) Pereira, MMM, CD has been invested as a Member of Military Merit. He is currently Unit Chief Warrant Officer at ghe Canadian Forces Fire and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Academy. According to the Governor General’s site at this link https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients/150-5360 , it was awarded on 21 Sep 2020 but I wasn’t notified until 30 November by VAdm Edmundson (CMPC) and CWO Geoffroy (CWO CMP).
On 10 Feb 2021, MCpl Philip Colley (8 Wg Trenton, 8 MSS, CESF) and William Green (8 Wg RP Ops Det, Roads & Grounds) received the Deputy Minister’s Commendation, Wellness Award from the Deputy Minister and Vice Chief of Defence Staff – See the citation below. Of note, MCpl Colley is the Deputy Military Chair of the Defence Aboriginal Advisory Group. For many years, MCpl Colley has engaged with every community to which he has been posted.
On 10 Feb 2021, WO Foulds, a Cbt Engr employed with DPMC-OpH, received the VCDS Commendation from A/DVCDS Col Michaud.
Citation
Warrant Officer Jay Todd Foulds, CD
By Major Steven D. Gasser, CD, MEDes, P.Eng., (Ret’d)
The Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers (APPA) is the gathering place for educational facilities professionals and is dedicated to the ongoing evolution of the profession. APPA’s name may have changed over the past 100 years but its mission remains:
“To support educational excellence with quality leadership and professional management through education, research and recognition.”
Founded on July 1, 1972, the Order of Military Merit recognizes distinctive merit and exceptional service displayed by the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces, both Regular and Reserve. Many have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty, and the Order honours them for their commitment to Canada. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the Order’s Sovereign, the governor general is its Chancellor and a Commander, and the chief of the Defence Staff is its Principal Commander.
This year, five people received the Dedication to CAF Sports Award from the CDS. Two of the five recipients are fellow engineers; Maj Michael Mueller for Running and WO Clint Killam for Basketball. The Dedication to CAF Sports Award is presented annually for the outstanding contributions of a group or an individual who have gone above and beyond to promote and develop CAF sports. Maj Mueller and WO Killam dedicated significant time and effort throughout their military careers to earn this prestigious award.