Article by Cindy E. Harnett in the Victoria Times Colonist, April 28, 2015
Seven Comox air force base firefighters with disaster training had just hours to gather their gear and deploy Sunday as part of Canada’s response to the earthquake in Nepal.
The Royal Canadian Air Force firefighters from 19 Wing Comox and the firefighting team from Trenton, Ont., are being deployed as part of a Disaster Assistance Response Team, also known as DART, one component of Canada’s response…
On 25 June 2012, CWO Kevin Patterson was appointed as the Canadian Military Engineer Branch Chief Warrant Officer. This position has allowed him to accompany the CME Col Cmdt from coast to coast visiting Engineers all across Canada. Having spent 32 years as a Combat Engineer this has been a tremendous opportunity to visit Engineers of all trades in all locations, Regular Force and Reserve Force. After more than 35 years of service is has been a privilege and an honour to…
Calling all “movers and shakers” — join the Change Gang!
At the February 27 ADM (Infrastructure and Environment) town hall, Capt(N) Pete Crain, Director of Portfolio Strategic Planning in DG Portfolio Requirements, explained the creation of a Change Gang to support our organization’s transformation.
“The Change Gang concept is a staff-led approach to identifying and solving issues,” Capt(N) Crain said. “We are looking for natural leaders, the ‘movers and shakers’ of the…
By: Lynn Capuano, Army Public Affairs
Gagetown, New Brunswick — Warrant Officer Erica Oliver, who recently became a Member of the Order of Military Merit, is the only currently serving woman combat diver in the Canadian Army (CA). These shining achievements are just two of many for this veteran of two tours in Afghanistan who chose her life’s work at the tender age of four years.
The theme for International Women’s Day this year is “Make it Happen!” That certainly fits well…
On 9 February 2015, Major-Generals Whitecross and Wynnyk issued a letter to all members of the CME family explaining how the restoration of the RCE in the Canadian Army and the re-birth of the RCAF should in no way affect the unity our Branch has enjoyed over the last 45 years. The letter can be found in this site under the top menu item "Who Are We?", or by clicking this link.
We received the following note from Ralph Storey who will be travelling to Europe. Ralph has offered a unique opportunity for friends and families of Canadian servicemen killed in Germany to receive a photo of that man's grave. Here is Ralph's note:
Just thought I would mention to you knowing you will pass this on, my son Ed and I are heading to Europe in April. We will be in Hamburg and Berlin amongst other places.when in Hamburg and Berlin we will be visiting the…
by Jim Harris
The two heavy monuments were returned to All Sappers Memorial Park today. Commencing at 7:00 am a small group of us gathered in very cold but clear weather, waiting for the sun to clear Promontory Hill to load the monuments. Eagle West from Abbotsford arrived with their 280 ton crane and three flatbeds (@ $700.00 per hour).
Eagle West’s appraisal for the job was $8,250.00 and they reduced it to $5,000.00 because they knew Chilliwack Foundation had given us a $…
The Halifax Chapter of the CMEA is now active. If you are not yet a CMEA Member, please check with the Chapter Executive or visit the Become a Member page.
An article published in the Ottawa Citizen on 27 Feb 2015describes an exercise in Yamika, WA involving sappers from 1 CER and the 571st Sapper Company from the 7th (US) Infantry Division.
http://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/canadian-and-u-s-a…
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Thursday, February 26, 2015. The honour was bestowed on 2 Commanders, 11 Officers and 37 Members.
Created in 1972, the Order of Military Merit recognizes meritorious service and devotion to duty by members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Order honours them for their commitment to Canada,…
