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Article by: MWO Clint Orr, MMM, MMV, CD, CTECH3 Canadian Division HQ, DIV ENG MWO On 21 June 1994, two anti-personnel mines detonated near Kakma, Croatia. Three soldiers conducting a mine-clearing operation were seriously wounded in the blast. Amid the chaos, the remaining soldiers undertook the extremely dangerous task of clearing a path through the mine-infested ground to provide first aid and extract the casualties. Tragically, one of the wounded soldiers later succumbed…

Op GRANITE II tickets are now available for online purchase.  To get your tickets, follow these instructions: Go to the Eventbrite page; Select 'Check Availability'; Select Fri 17 to pay the registration fee even if you cannot attend our Meet & Greet; Select Sat 18 to buy tickets for the Memorial Dinner; Select Sun 19 to buy tickets for the Farewell Brunch; and After selecting your tickets, click on Checkout and follow the prompts to pay. For details of the event…

Article By: Captain Aaron Birosh, ENCAP Detachment Commander 2025 Approximately 30 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members took part in this year's Exercise SUPER GARUDA SHIELD 2025 (Ex SGS25), conducted under Operation HORIZON in the Indo-Pacific from 24 Aug – 04 Sep 2025. This was Canada’s largest participation in the exercise, joining 6,500 troops from 12 partner nations. While Ex SGS25 featured diverse training elements, the largest Canadian group was sent to perform…

We are thrilled to announce that we will be launching our brand-new, mobile-friendly website! This upgrade is designed to provide you with a smoother, more accessible experience—whether you’re browsing at home or on the go; on a desktop, phone or tablet. As we roll out the new site, you will undoubtedly notice minor glitches or issues during the initial transition period. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to resolve these quickly. If you encounter any…

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RV Parking We have been taking reservations for powered RV Sites since January and have sent invoices and confirmations to all who applied. If you did not receive a confirmation and want to reserve a site, please click Op GRANITE II RV Reservation Planning Survey and complete the form.   Here is what is available at the Heritage Site: 8 x 50 amp plug-ins on the east side of the sand rings, and 24 x 30-amp hook-ups can be laid out in the overflow parking lot…

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 $204,500 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.     2025 CMEA…

It is a tremendous honour to serve as the new President of the Canadian Military Engineers Association (CMEA). I step into this role with humility and enthusiasm, mindful of the rich legacy of service, innovation, and camaraderie that defines our Engineer family. The Canadian Military Engineers have always lived up to our motto—Ubique, Latin for “everywhere.” From combat operations to infrastructure development, from humanitarian support to disaster relief, our presence has…

On November 11th, representatives of the Canadian Military Engineers Association (CMEA) had the honour of participating in the National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa. Representing the Association were Craig Braddon, Daniel Doran, and Alexander Landry, who attended on behalf of the CMEA and the broader military engineering community. Remembrance Day holds deep significance for all Canadians, and particularly for those who have served. It provides a moment to reflect on…

The CME would like to announce the release or retirement of the following members (no biographies submitted): After more than 29 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, CWO G.F. Bernier, MMM, CD (00381) will retire on 1 December 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to Bdr E.I. Denault at: eve.denault@forces.gc.ca After more than 18 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces…