Re-published from CBC Article https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/jennie-carignan-iraq-training-sajjan-1.5190824 by Murray Brewster Posted: Jun 26, 2019
Canada will stick around an extra year to command the NATO training mission in Iraq — and has appointed a woman who saw combat in Afghanistan to lead it, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan announced Wednesday.
Roughly 250 Canadian soldiers provide headquarters, security and transport services for the other…
A new badge for the Canadian Forces Real Property Operations Group (CFRPOG) has been approved.
The tower symbolizes strength and efficiency in architecture, engineering, planning, construction and technology, some of the Group’s main areas of activity.
The latticework in the background not only represents the infrastructure and networks built and maintained by the Group but also the highly specialized and diversified teams behind that work.
The blue and red colours are…
Article by Capt Gary Leblanc, Real Property Operations
Three members of Real Property Operations Section Esquimalt – Capt Leblanc, Maj Monette-Saillant and Rob McDermot - self-funded their trip to Nijmegen, Netherlands, to participate in the 103rd Vierdaagse (Four Days Marches).
With an intensive training schedule that started back in February and over 600 km of marching behind them, their feet were finally ready for the task.
Prior to the four-day event,…
Honours Received by Sappers During the WW II Italian Campaign
In his book: “Yet Another River To Cross - The Royal Canadian Engineers in the Italian Campaign 1943-1945, ” author Malcolm Hamilton directs attention to the accomplishments of the individual Sappers while summarizing the engineer operations. Indeed, more than 80 Sappers – from Sapper to Major General received honours. We have expanded on this theme in the website feature: Engineer Gallantry in…
The Italian Campaign was often called “The Engineers War” because military success was so dependent on overcoming the numerous natural and artificial obstacles.
The Government of Canada is planning an overseas commemorative program to mark the 75th anniversary of the Italian Campaign. An official delegation will travel overseas to attend remembrance ceremonies and events at a number of sites in Italy from approximately 27 November 27 to 6 December 2019.
The Colonel…
The Italian Campaign was often called “The Engineers War” because military success was so dependent on overcoming the numerous natural and artificial obstacles.
The Government of Canada is planning an overseas commemorative program to mark the 75th anniversary of the Italian Campaign. Around 26 November 2019, the approved delegates will travel to the Canadian departure city to join the delegation before departing for Italy.
The official delegation will travel…
Report by Capt Savannah LeBlanc
On 17 July 2019, CFB Borden celebrated the 116th Birthday of the CME and 5th Birthday of RP Ops. The day was spent building esprit de corps and morale with a friendly round-robin of softball, followed by BBQ and dunk tank! The weather held out and produced an amazing day, the dunk tank became an ideal opportunity to dunk your boss but also for members to cool off in the refreshing water. RP Ops Det Borden would like to thank the CMEA for their…
On 24 June 2019 Mrs Shirley O’Connell, the “Izzy Doll Mama” was presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation by Minister Lawrence MacAulay. This commendation is awarded annually to deserving recipients who have performed commendable service to the Veteran community or individuals who represent commendable role models for their fellow Veterans.
The Citation reads:
“ Mrs. Shirley O’Connell, better known as the “Izzy Doll Mama”, has been volunteering for many…
By Captain Andrew Gower, 39 CER
Op DISTINCTION is the operation name for Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC) ceremonial events. As part of the efforts to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, CJOC deployed a contingent of over 300 members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to France to participate in over 10 ceremonies and events.
The contingent trained in Ottawa for 4 days prior to traveling to France at the end of May. Rehearsals continued in France leading up to…
