Kingston's historic architecture is evocative of its enduring relationship with military engineers; Fort Frontenac, Fort Henry, the Rideau Canal, and Kingston's iconic Martello towers were all products of military engineering. Echoing this relationship, the Military Engineer Association of Canada (MEAC) enjoyed a long, proud history in Kingston until its transition, under then president LCol (ret'd) Peter Dawe to the newly formed Canadian Military Engineer Association (CMEA…
To mark the 75th anniversary of Canada's engagement in the Second World War, living Canadian Veterans of the Second World War may request a special commemorative lapel pin and certificate of recognition. Any living Veteran of the Second World War, including any Canadian or Newfoundlander who served at least one day with Canadian forces or any other Allied force, including the Canadian or British Merchant Navy, are eligible to receive the tribute lapel pin and certificate.…
The Health and Safety Committee for the joint DGIEES/DCC NCR Project Management Office at 180 Kent Street Ottawa are the recipients of DND’s prestigious “Well Done Award” for excellence in workplace Health and Safety.
This award is to recognize an individual (or group) who has significantly contributed to a safety program over and above the call of duty and/or who has prevented a serious accident that could have resulted in injury/fatality and/or damage/loss. This award has…
In the moments following the "Amazing Race" lunch, Mr. Jaime Pitfield, ADM (IE), presented awards to seven individuals who have distinguished themselves during the past year.
"Anyone in the community, regardless of where they serve can be nominated for these awards. This year, most nominees came from the National Capital Region IE Group so this gathering provides an excellent opportunity to present the following seven awards", said Mr. Pitfield.
Stephanie Cowan - The…
The Cold Lake Chapter is now open, active and looking for new members. Your initial contact is Capt Tony Walsworth Robert.Walsworth@forces.gc.ca or CWO Daniel Aubertin daniel.aubertin@forces.gc.ca
On November 11th Canadians across the nation will mark with solemn remembrance the sacrifice of Canadian Armed Forces members who have served Canada with honour and distinction.
We will reflect on the legacy of their achievements through the First World War and the Second, through the Korean conflict, and throughout the years of the Cold War, and more recent conflicts. In this, the year in which our military mission in Afghanistan ended, we will also look back on the…
5 Wing Goose Bay is supporting the USAR 416 TEC which began on June 7, 2014, and runs until August 29, 2015. the RCAF website has the full article U.S. Army engineering reservists undertake construction projects at 5 Wing Goose Bay.
In addition, 5 Wing Goose Bay is hosting Ex Northern Sappers 15 which will began on January 27, 2015, and will run until February 17.
We are privileged to be able to post the eulogy that was delivered at WO Vincent's funeral. Click here.
Nous sommes privilégiés de pouvoir poster l'eulogie qui a été livré à la funérailles de Adj Vincent. Cliquez ici.