MGen Daniel Benjamin (Ret’d) will hand the duties of Colonel Commandant to LGen Paul Wynnyk (Ret’d) on 1 May 2025 at the Carling Campus pavilion (60 Moodie Drive in Ottawa.
Article by: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Program Officer
Depart with Dignity (DWD) is a cherished tradition in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), recognizing members who are honorably discharged and have completed their service. Typically, it involves a luncheon with close friends and peers, the presentation of some the certificates, a few letters of appreciation, and departure gifts from the troops. While many choose not to have a DWD due to the humble warrior culture embraced by…
Three Royal Canadian Engineer veterans of the Korean War were awarded the King Charles Coronation Medal by Senator Yonah Martin in Burnaby BC.
The photo shows Ralph De Coste, Doug Germaine, and Leo Valentine with Senator Yonah Martin at the Coquitlam Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion where the ceremony was held.
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Master Corporal (MCpl) Alexis Russelo has been honoured with the prestigious King's Coronation Medal, recognizing her exceptional service and dedication to the Canadian Armed Forces. MCpl Russelo has consistently demonstrated outstanding mentorship, guidance, and leadership throughout her military career.
Born in London, Ontario, MCpl Russelo’s family raised her to be extremely patriotic and to have a deep love for Canada and its people. She joined the Forces in 2015 as a…
Cpl Chad Gibbons (Ret'd) joined the Real Property Operation Detachment (RPOD) Wainwright as a Contract Inspector in 2022. He began his military career in 2009 as an infantryman before transferring to the Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician trade in 2017 under the Construction Engineer Branch.
Martial Arts and Leadership in BJJ
Beyond his military career, Chad is a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner. He began his BJJ journey in 2017 at the Winnipeg Academy…
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If you are interested in this presentation, follow the links in the document below and create an account. The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering offers free webinars such as these every month or so.
Article by: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Program Officer
The Evolution Gagetown has recently rebranded to Gagetown Submission Grappling under the guidance of Coach Blake Towsley. This club, operating under the Personnel Support Programs (PSP), welcomes both military and civilian personnel.
Recognizing the high volume of individuals passing through Gagetown for career or specialty courses, the club has made it more accommodating by offering free classes to all military personnel…
Article by: Lt Sebastien Morin, Operations Officer, RPOD Wainwright
On December 10, 2024, Corporal (Cpl) Jared Duncalf was promoted from Aviator to Corporal in the presence of the CO and RSM. Cpl Duncalf completed his Electrical Distribution Technician course at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (CFSME) in 2023 and was subsequently posted to RPOU (W) Det Wainwright. Since then, Cpl Duncalf has participated in Exercise JURA SAPPER 24, completed countless…
