Article by Nikki Sullivan nicole.sullivan@cbpost.com (Reprinted from the Cape Breton Post 6 July 2017)
Carson MacIssac, a former Canadian Army Combat Engineer, was medically released from service in 2013 after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The Invictus Games was started in 2014 to help servicemen and women like MacIssac, who have been injured during service, find motivation to move on. For MacIssac, they are doing just that.
“I knew I was really going…
To the officers, NCMs, Brothers and Sisters of the CME, as you know by now my days are short as I will retire next week. I have been humbled by the good wishes sent for my family and I, and for that I will always be grateful.
Thirty-five years, where has the time gone? It really doesn't seem that long ago that I was getting off the boat in Cornwallis ready for basic training, until I see some pictures, then I realize it was a long time ago!
I would like to take a moment to…
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:
This commendation is presented in recognition of his outstanding service as the CME Branch CWO from 7 May 2015 to 9 June 2017. He provided outstanding advice and guidance to the Colonel Commandant and the broader Branch leadership with a constant focus on…
By Capt R Dumas, Reprinted from the Edmonton Sun, 22 June 2017
Four veterans were presented with Ambassador for Peace Medals on behalf of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea (ROK) by Kangjun Lee on June l. The event was hosted by the Kipnes Centre for Veterans and the Korea Veterans Association of Canada (KVA) Unit 21 Edmonton, with support from Canadian Armed Forces members and friends and families of the recipients. The medal presentations have become part…
June is National Aboriginal Month. The National Aboriginal Veterans Monument in Ottawa commemorates the contributions of all Aboriginal peoples in war and peacekeeping operations from World War I to the present. At the bottom of this article you will see some ways to help honour our Aboriginal Sapper Veterans.
The national monument sculpture embodies the sculptor’s theme that the reason for war is, in all likelihood, a desire for peace. The monument depicts a golden eagle as…
Twelve serving and retired Military Engineers gathered in Kingston, ON last week for a Training Camp for "Team Canada" for the upcoming Invictus Games in Toronto September 23 to 30 of this year. Thirteen have been selected for Team Canada.
The Invictus Games will use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding of and respect for those who serve their country, and their loved ones. The Toronto event will include more…
Original article by Wendy Fraser, Bridge River Lillooet News, 7 June 2017 (http://www.lillooetnews.net/news/local-news/cadets-hold-annual-ceremoni… )
Patriotic music played, 3067 6 Engineer Squadron of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets marched, an inspection was conducted, awards were presented and the audience cheered them on.
Lillooet’s Army Cadets held their Annual Ceremonial Review May 30 in the REC Centre gym.
Chief Officer Deborah Doss-Cody of the Stl’atl’imx Tribal…
UPDATE 15 June 2017
Locating a Dieppe Raid Sapper who can represent the RCE at the Dieppe Raid 75th Anniversary ceremonies in France in August is proving to be a challenge. The Colonel Commandant wishes to consider other WW II sapper veterans as a back-up. Anyone able to nominate such a veteran for the Dieppe Raid 75th Anniversary ceremonies is asked to complete the nomination form as described below.
CME Family has recently been formally advised by Veterans Affairs Canada…
