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The CME would like to announce the release or retirement of the following members (no biographies submitted):
After more than 36 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sgt M.J. Kuruliak, CD, retired on 28 June 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to Maj J.P. Dumont at guy.dumont@forces.gc.ca
After more than 31 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed…
Article by MWO Jason Swanson, RP Ops Det Cold Lake SM
Capt Cook was promoted to Captain on 24 May 24, by Det Cold Lake OC Maj Joel Weatherby.
Capt Cook recently commissioned from the ranks as a Sgt and was attached to RP Ops Cold Lake until completing his Phase training. On completion of his training, he returned to Cold Lake to continue working in RP Ops. During his time in Cold Lake, Capt Cook has been the Requirements Officer (RO) and the Operations…
Article by Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) HQ Operations Officer
On 12 Jun, employees of Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU-W) Headquarters gathered to celebrate the retirement for one of their teammates. Lee Campbell joined the public service in March 2009. Lee’s career as a public servant has been defined by her unwavering dedication to service.
In the final chapter of her service, Lee dedicated the last six years of her career to RPOU-W, where she served as the Executive…
By: Capt. Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) HQ Operations Officer
In the heart of Edmonton, the spirit of cultural diversity shines brightly, thanks in large part to the tireless efforts of the Edmonton Taiwanese Association (ETA) and its’ volunteers. As Asian Heritage Month unfolded this past May, many non-profit organizations embarked on a journey to showcase the proud traditions of Asian cultures.
Real Property Operations Unit (West), Operations Officer, Captain Kyle Ho is a proud…
By: Capt. Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) HQ Operations Officer
Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU(W)), Operations Officer Capt Kyle Ho was deployed 10 May 2023 on Operation Lentus (Op LENTUS) as the Sergeant Major. This specific Op LENTUS was comprised of 127 Super Squadron (Sqn), 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER) augmentees by 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (1 CMBG) and was responsible for battling the Eagle Complex Wildfire. Upon arrival, as the encroaching fire posed too…
By: MWO Lee Darrow, RPOD Dundurn SM
Three years ago, Real Property Operations (RP Ops) identified leftover trusses from a previous project that were hidden away in a storage area. Instead of letting them deteriorate, RP Ops opted to canvas base users on storage deficiencies within the detachment to optimize the use of the trusses. Det Op’s (fire hall) and range control were identified as having the most pressing needs for storage at the time. They requested two garages of a…
Article by: Capt. Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) HQ Operations Officer
The Colonel Commandant is an honorary appointment bestowed for a retired senior officer who has served with distinction. Major-General Daniel Benjamin (Retired) served in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for more than 35 years and retired in 2011. They were appointed Officer of the Order of Military Merit in 2004 and promoted to Commander of the Order of Military Merit in 2008. Major-General Benjamin was appointed as…
Article by: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) HQ Operations Officer
Soon after retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces, Jay Berry took an engineering role as the program officer for Real Property Operation Unit (West) (RPOU(W)). Jay’s extensive background with RPOU, allowed him to focus on advancing data literacy to enhance the portfolio maintenance program. His business plan harnessed the power of data to drive efficient use of resources and guide critical decision-making. Recognizing…
