31 CER (The Elgins) are commemorating the 150^th anniversary of Confederation with a trip to visit Lord Elgin, their Honorary Colonel. The trip recognizes the pivotal role his ancestor, Lord Elgin, played in bringing about responsible government in the Canada and in developing an early sense of Canadian identity, especially in the use of the maple leaf and the establishment of other national institutions.

Please go to the Historical Battle page.

2017 marks the 75^th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid, also known as Operation JUBILEE. Canada’s experiences in war have been marked by great triumphs but also by harsh setbacks. The Dieppe Raid during the Second World War was one of the darkest chapters in Canada’s military history. It did, however, help lead to important lessons being learned.

Col Mark Misener was promoted this morning (7 Jul 17) to the rank of Brigadier-General and Appointed CO Joint Personnel Support Unit (JPSU) at NDHQ.

In this Issue:

In this issue

• Naval history at the bottom of Esquimalt Harbour
• ADM(IE)’s Capt Véronique Jacques honoured at gala event in Toronto (Reprinted as a Chimo!)
• CFHA at ADM(IE)
• Alternative work arrangements can be good for your mental health
• Marcel Erkelens: Planning Officer and car collector
• Massive New Fleet Maintenance Facility at CFB Esquimalt

On 9 June 2017, BGen Steve Irwin (Ret'd), our Colonel Commandant, presented CWO Ron Swift with the CME Branch Commendation. CWO Swift will retire on 12 July this year after 35 years of service.

Certificate No 037 reads:

On 9 June 2017, CWO G. Simpkin, CD, was appointed the new Canadian Military Engineer Branch Chief Warrant Officer. He has assumed his new responsibility during the Change of Appointment ceremony presided over by the CAF Chief Military Engineer, MGen J.S. Sirois, OMM, CD.