Article by: Capt Kyle Ho
On 20 Aug 24, Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU(W)) took the time to celebrate a significant milestone: the 10th anniversary of the Canadian Forces Real Property Operations Group's (RP Ops). In true celebratory fashion, the festivities were marked with a unique and fitting tribute—a Canadian Military Engineer cake, which honoured engineering heritage and symbolized the commitment of its members. RP Ops was established in 2014 to streamline…
The CME would like to announce the release or retirement of the following members (no biographies submitted):
After more than 17 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO J.F. Essiambre, CD, will retire on 31 March 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to Cpl Desjardins at: natacha.desjardins@forces.gc.ca
After more than 25 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the…
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The CME would like to announce the release or retirement of the following members (no biographies submitted):
After more than 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO R.J. House, CD, will retire on 23 September 2024.
After more than 26 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO R.R. Jury, CD, will retire on 8…
During the night of 25/26 September 1944, sappers of the 20th and 23rd Field Companies, Royal Canadian Engineers along with two British field companies, took part in Operation BERLIN. During the operation, some 2500 Allied airborne troops, surrounded and cut off by German forces with their backs to the Rhein River, were evacuated after the failure of Operation MARKET-GARDEN.
This website has a number of articles covering the event, but the most inclusive is part of out…
Article By: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Program Officer
During the August Long weekend, the Edmonton Heritage Festival celebrated cultural diversity, cultural awareness, and displayed community involvement. Crowds eager to experience global cultures through food, music, and art attended the festival. MCpl Stephen Chang, 1PPCLI, contributed by volunteering their time and efforts and assisting with various festival operations, from setting up booths to managing visitor flow. “I…
The CME would like to announce the release or retirement of the following members (no biographies submitted):
After more than 14 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Maj K.A Fitzgerald, CD, will retire on 26 September 2024.
After more than 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO K.P. Comerford, CD, will retire on 25 September…
Please consider attending a Cyprus 60th anniversary event at the Canadian War Museum on 24 Sep 24. This is a VAC-CWM event leading up to pilgrimage to Cyprus in Nov, to include:
Panel Discussion with MGen (Retd) Clive MIlner (former Commander UNFICYP), LGen (Retd) Marc Caron (former Army Commander and Cyprus Veteran in 1974), CWO (Retd) Terry Hurley (3 tours in Cyprus, plus Egypt), and LCol David Jones (former UK Commander Sector 2, former Canadian Defence Attaché,…
Article By: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU-W Program Officer
To become oriented to the infrastructure portfolio, the Commander of the Canadian Forces Real Property Group (CF RP Gp), Col Eric Fortin, recently paid a visit to the Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU-W). He engaged directly with personnel and gained insight into their daily operations. The unit's diverse responsibilities, from maintaining barracks and training facilities to managing environmental impacts, are…
