Article by Major Mike Mueller, Regional Ops O/ Chief of Staff, Real Property Operations Unit (West)
Captain Kyle Ho, a dedicated Combat Engineer with over 24 years of combined service in the Canadian Armed Forces, was recently honored with two prestigious awards: the Member of the Order of Military Merit (MMM) and the Deputy Minister/Chief of Defence Staff Excellence in Defence Award: Unsung Hero. Captain Ho, a respected member of the Real Property Operations Unit (West) (…
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The CME would like to announce the release or retirement of the following members (no biographies submitted):
After more than 36 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO J.G.H. Levesque, CD, (00339) will retire on 24 March 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to WO J.G. Grady at james.grady@forces.gc.ca
After more than 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces…
In this issue:
President’s Report
The Order Of The Pukka Sapper
44 ES 75th Anniversary
Veteran Affairs
Membership
39 CER Association Contacts
President's Report
Hi all, the 75th anniversary of 44 Engineer was well attended. I want to thank all the members of the 75th anniversary planning committee who worked many hours to ensure that all aspects of the weekend were covered.
It always great to see a Pukka Sapper recognition. Truly, SSM Gagnon is a true sapper in…
Article by Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Program Officer
In a demonstration of remembrance, the Frontline Academy, Sherwood Park honoured soldiers at a special event led by Professor Carlos Alexandre de Carvalho Rodrigues, a distinguished 5th-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt. This event, hosted by the Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU-W), showcased the powerful intersection of martial arts training and military preparedness, emphasizing the importance of…
Article by Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Program O
On 20 September 2024, Canadian Force Base (CFB) Winnipeg hosted the highly anticipated Great Canadian Workplace Charitable Challenge (GCWCC) Plane Pull, a unique event that brings together teams for a good cause. Among the standout competitors was the Joint Engineer team, named the "Eager Beaver," which comprised 25 engineers from Real Property Operations Detachment (RPOD) Winnipeg, 17 Mission Support Squadron (MSS) Construction…
Article by By: Lt Sebastien Morin, Operations Officer, RPOU (W) Wainwright
Recently, Lieutenant-Colonel Johnathan Hallett, the Commanding Officer of Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU-W), visited the Real Property Operations Detachment Wainwright (RPOD-W) to celebrate significant achievements and milestones within the unit.
Aaron Das (Eng O) was awarded the CO’s coin for his exceptional dedication to developing the program and his passion for his work over the…
Over a six-day period in early November, five Engineer veterans and a serving engineer officer joined by 100 other veterans and family members, participated in a pilgrimage to the island of Cyprus to mark the 60th Anniversary of the initial deployment of the United Nations Force in Cyprus, UNFICYP and the 50th Anniversary of the Turkish Invasion in 1974.
Background
Following a Greek-led coup against Cypriot President Archbishop Makarios III on 15 July 1974, and the…
Governor General presents Meritorious Cross and Medal to two Sappers.
https://www.gg.ca/en/honours-ceremony-november-2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presented medals during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on 5 November. Two Sappers were among the recipients:
Master Warrant Officer Marty Charles Gratrix, M.M.M., M.S.C., C.D.
From October 2022 to April 2023, Master Warrant Officer, then Warrant Officer…
Article By: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Program Officer*
In the ongoing journey toward Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, the stories of Indigenous people serve as powerful reminders of resilience, strength, and the need for healing. Capt Lisa White and Lt(N) Keith Diakiw stand as proud representatives of their Inuit and Métis heritage, embodying their families' collective struggle against Canada's painful history with the residential school system and the 1885 North-West…
