Reprinted from Defense Visual Information Services article 23 January 2008
Story by Canadian Forces Capt Jean-Francois Huot
The Arghandab River runs along the border between the Zhari and Panjwayi Districts, where Joint Task Force Afghanistan is conducting security and development operations. The river can usually be forded, but this becomes impossible when water levels rise in the spring. Last October, Canadian JFT-Afg engineers undertook the construction of a…
We regret to advise of the deaths of the following members of the CME Family during the month of September 2021:
CWO Thomas Harrison Dakers, CD (Ret’d) 27 Sep 2021
Sgt Jacques Joseph Philippe Gagnon, CD (Ret’d) 26 Sep 2021
AC Lorne Alfred Wensley 21 Sep 2021
Cpl…
Greetings Fellow Engineers,
As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, CAF gatherings are currently limited to a maximum of 10 people. Thus, the CME Mess Dinner - Fall 2021 scheduled for 25 November 2021 is postponed.
During the pandemic, our traditional venue, the Grand Ballroom at Sala San Marco Conference Centre, was converted into a high-end Italian grocery store and is no longer available. The CME Mess Dinner - Spring 2022 is scheduled for Thursday…
It is now Official!
Two years ago we applied to have official military museum status for our regimental museum. Our submission called for exhibits in North Vancouver, Chilliwack, Trail and Cranbrook and to be supported by 6 Field Engineer Squadron Museum Association which will continue to exist as the holder of artifacts and as the coordinating body.
On 1 September we were advised by the Directorate of History and Heritage (DHH) that, at long last, our application for…
Extracted from CANFORGEN CANFORGEN 131/21 CMP 074/21
Meritorious Service Cross
MGen M.A.J. Carignan - for inspired leadership and foresight During a turbulent and dangerous period as Commander of NATO Mission Iraq, November 2019 to November 2020.
Meritorious Service Medal
LCol K.H.K.L. Ng - for initiative and leadership as the Senior Canadian Liaison Officer to the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Canadian Defence Liaison Staff…
To mark the 15th anniversary of Op Medusa, Sept. 2 - 17, 2006, a 72-hour free window has been opened for you to view this documentary for free from 3 until 5 September. Use this Facebook page link to view the full movie www.facebook.com/ClearingTheWayMovie.
We are now accepting applications from CMEA members and the dependents of current or deceased CMEA members for the academic year starting September 2021. 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.
There are nine educational bursaries of $1,500 awarded annually for the year of study starting in September to nine applicants…
Answering the Call: 1 ESU Laying the Foundation for Multinational Cooperation
By Captain Brandon Pinkney
Canada has seen significant participation in collective defence over the last four years through Operation REASSURANCE, the country’s commitment to supporting allies in the Baltic region of northern Europe. As the framework nation and higher headquarters of a NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group since its stand-up in June 2017, Canada’s Task Force Latvia has…
Among recipients of the Royal Canadian Legion's newly created Dominion President Citation Award was RCE veteran Kyle Scott who received his award from the Kingston Legion Branch.
The citation supporting the ward reads:
Kyle Scott was recognized for being Canada’s foremost “purveyor of medal acquisition services” - his continuing commitment to acknowledging the service of Canada’s Veterans by acquiring medals. More than 350 Veterans, so far, who earned these…
