This message is sent on behalf of MGen Whitecross to CME Family members.
As your Colonel Commandant, Canadian Armed Forces Chief Military Engineer and CME Branch Chief Warrant Officer, it is with great pleasure that we take this opportunity to offer our best wishes of the Christmas season to you, the men and women of the Canadian Military Engineer Branch and to all of your families. We hope that you will take the time to reflect upon your outstanding accomplishments from the…
It is with great pleasure that the CAF Chief Military Engineer, MGen C.T. Whitecross inform you that the Minister of National Defence has approved following appointments:
BGen Steve Irwin (Retired) as the 13th Colonel Commandant of our Canadian Military Engineering Branch. A formal Change of Appointment Ceremony will be held during Ex UBIQUE, in Gagetown, NB in February 2015.
CWO R.G Swift as the Canadian Military Engineer Branch Chief Warrant Officer effective APS 2015.…
From Col Dave Carney, (Ret'd) - National Director CMEA
On Thursday[ 18 Dec 14] I had the good fortune to attend an annual Christmas luncheon with over 250 of the best from the Geo world. A touching moment came when someone placed a large lap top computer on a pedestal and connected on-line and live with our two Geo Techs in Kuwait. They shared in the Christmas luncheon with their friends and colleagues and a long line up formed in front of the lap top as many spoke…
The Town of Petawawa recently requested the support from Garrison Petawawa in the construction of a sports facility at Valour School. Heavy Equipment Troop (HET) from 25 Support Squadron, 2 CER quickly took the lead to coordinate the contract with the Township and spearhead the task. The task was to clear a 6.5 acre wooded area in order for the township to install a new sports field. HET commenced work on 24 September 2014 and recently came to a close on 29 October 2014.
The…
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…
