By CWO Stacy Merriam, MB, CD (Ret'd)
The Government of Canada marked the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with a national commemorative ceremony held in Ottawa at the Christ Church Cathedral. I had the privilege of being selected to represent the Canadian Military Engineers Association.
The ceremony began with a memorial parade in Ottawa, consisting of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Following the parade, approximately 600 invitees…
Story Submitted by CWO Kenneth Munro, RCAF Deputy Fire Marshall
Story written by Cpl Tracy Hillaby
I remember that fateful day when I watched the horrific events unfold as they were broadcast globally. The sadness I felt could not be put into words as I thought of all those lost and the families that were grieving the loss of their loved ones.
It would be 15 years later, in 2016, that the tragedy of that day would take on a new meaning when I became a Firefighter…
The passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022 caused a shock wave around the world and especially touched all Canadian Military Engineers (CME). We have lost our Colonel-in-Chief who served us for more than 60 years. Her Majesty leaves a remarkable legacy of selfless service and devotion to duty, having embodied our highest ideals of integrity, resolve, and grace.
Her Legacy
In addition to being the longest-serving Commander-in-Chief of Canada’s military…
The Legion Magazine has a well researched article outlining the role of the 23rd Field Company, RCE during the evacuation of 1st Airborne Division troops for the the Arnhem bridgehead following Operation Market Garden on the night of 25/26 September 1944.
Read the article at The Royal Canadian Engineers and Operation Berlin.
CAF Sports Day 2022
Once again this year, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members across Canada and around the world will take part in a national celebration of Sport on 20 October 2022.
With the return of community sports and in person events, we are looking to make the 10th annual CAF Sports Day a memorable one.
CAF Sports Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the power of sport and how it promotes a culture of fitness within the CAF. The annual event provides CAF members…
The United Way campaign is a major source of funding for the CME Museum. Your United Way donation can be directed to the CME Museum.
La campagne Centraide est une importante source de financement pour le Musée du GMC. Vous pouvez destiner vos dons à la campagne Centraide au Musée du GMC.
A message from the Occupation Advisor for Construction Engineers and Fire Fighters, Colonel S. MacEwen:
After much consideration and discussion, the Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, who is the occupational authority for Construction Engineering trades, has determined that all CAF members in CE trades will wear the RCAF uniform.
The reason for this approval is two-fold:
First, the administration of RCAF and CA trades is diverging, preventing members from competing…
On 21 July 22, in front of a small group of family, friends, and colleagues, Major Rick Dunning was presented his CD3 by Major- General Horgan.
Major Dunning first joined the CAF in 1979 as a Reservist with the Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment. He transitioned to the Regular Force in 1981 as a Combat Engineer, and in 1986 became a Firefighter. He commissioned in 1999, and in 2016 transferred back to the Primary Reserves. He’s served in almost all RCAF locations, and has…
By Cpl Kyle Scott (Ret’d)
For the past six years, I have been devoting much of my spare time to creating awareness of the Canadian Honours system among the serving and retired forces community. Specifically, those honours to which ex-soldiers, sailors and aviators may be entitled. This mission eventually led to creating a Facebook group to try and reach a wider audience. The name of the group is Canadian Veterans owed or missing medals.
A little back story on why I care so…
1. Applications are open to CMEA members and dependents of current or deceased CMEA members.
2. Applicants must have completed or be in their final year of secondary schooling and preparing to attend or continuing a program at a certified post-secondary educational institution.
3. The bursary program consists of nine individual educational bursaries of $2,000 to be awarded annually for the year of study starting in September to nine applicants based on the eligibility and…
