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…
The CMEA recently received this email that may be of interest to some of our members, especially those currently drawing a pension or the families of deceased pensioners.
L’AGMC a récemment reçu ce courriel qui pourrait intéresser certains de nos membres, en particulier ceux qui touchent actuellement une pension ou les familles de retraités décédés.
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Your Name: MICHEL DRAPEAU
Your e-mail address: mdrapeau@mdlo.ca…
Article By: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU-W HQ Program Officer
Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU-W) recently hosted a "Taste of Asia" event, bringing the rich and diverse flavours of Asian food to their workplace. This celebration was designed not only to honour the contributions and heritage of the Asian community but also to foster inclusivity and cultural appreciation among the staff.
The "Taste of Asia" event was a food festival with steamed buns and snack packs, two…
Article by: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) HQ Operations Officer
In an inspiring display of endurance and camaraderie, Majors Michael Mueller and Kristine Self recently achieved remarkable feats in ultra-marathon running. They completed a 220km ultra-marathon competition in Namibia, securing first place, and conquered the 100-mile Sinister 7 Race, an event known for its formidable challenges with a drop-out rate exceeding 65%. Their extraordinary accomplishments were made even more…
