From the publisher:
As many of you know, there have been some delivery issues. Here is the latest from our publisher:
Our apologies: We produce our digital publication, the CMEA News Brief, via a partnership with MultiView with the goal of providing CME news on a weekly basis. At the end of August, MultiView switched to a new server and IP address, thus causing a disruption in delivery with our news brief. While the team has worked to improve send-outs, delivery…
Memorial to Canadian Forestry Corps helps preserve the story of black Canadians who served in WW I
Reprinted from CBC Nova Scotia story by Shaina Luck
A French memorial to 3,000 Canadian forestry engineers from the First World War will help to preserve the memory of members of the first and only black battalion in Canada's history.
In September, the tiny town of Supt, France, will unveil a memorial in its cemetery that will bear the names of the 29…
Four members of the CME family have been named to this year's Invictus Games taking part in Sydney, Australia. The international event, slated for October 20 to 27, aims to harness the power of sport to inspire the recovery and rehabilitation of physically and mentally injured military personnel and veterans.
The name 'Invictus' comes from the poem "Invictus," written in 1875 by William Ernest Henley, "I am the master of my fate. I am the…
On behalf of the Queen, Her Excellency the Governor General has approved the award of a Meritorious Service Medal to CWO DE Hepditch serving as 12 Wing CWO Shearwater for inspiring leadership and exceptional professionalism as CWO of ITF=Iraq during the period May 16 until March 2017.
In addition, two RCE officers received the CDS Commendation as follows:
LCol Y. Michaud for playing a crucial role in establishing and maintaining links between the…
12 June 2018 marked the official handover of the Royal Canadian Engineers Sergeant Major (RCE SM) from CWO Shawn Croucher to CWO Dominic Gaudreau.
The handover took place at the HQ of 5th Canadian Division in Halifax and the official ceremony included the passing of the coveted “Succession Planning Binder.”
CWO Croucher held the title from 14 May 2015 and will be recognised at the Director’s Conference (Capability) for his unwavering support to the Director RCE and his…
The Royal New Zealand Engineers have sent us a copy of their Newsletter. There are many articles of interest highlighting the similarities and differences between us and them, from both an active army point and association points of view. Click the links below to download and read the July 2018 edition.
On the night of 09/10 July 1943, Allied Troops, including the 1st Canadian Infantry Division, launched Operation HUSKY and assaulted the beaches of Sicily. The campaign lasted six-weeks and set the tone for the next year and a half of fighting in Italy.
The following article appeared in many Canadian newspapers. It talks of the bravery of Canadian troops of all arms during the invasion and subsequent capture of Sicily. You should note the subtitle halfway…
6 July 2018
The Natural Edge EcoPark provides a unique camping experience on the waterfront of the Township of Nipigon. You can consider us a hub for the many adventures available to you in the region, whether its a grand adventure on Lake Superior, a hike along the mountainous coastline or an extreme river paddling adventure.
Natural Edge Ecopark is owned and operated by two ex-Canadian Military Engineers, Cory Gaudet and James Chapman. Besides…
Members of Real Property Operations Section Esquimalt and Pacific Region participated in an annual Slo-Pitch softball tournament, “Cock of the Walk” at CFB Esquimalt. RP-Ops competed against six other naval units from across the base throughout the week of the tournament. Little did the other units know the only non-naval team would be taking the trophy home at the end of the week.
RP-Ops Esquimalt had a slow start, starting with only two nights of practice as a team before…
In the first 3 years of UN peacekeeping activity in former Yugoslavia, 10 Canadian soldiers died. Many others were seriously injured, a number of whom were Sappers – soldiers assigned the dangerous task of clearing land mines to create a safer environment for the local people. As we see in dramatic close-up, this is a painstaking job requiring great personal risk, nerves of steel and unwavering trust among soldiers. It's a job that cost Canadian peacekeeper Mark Isfeld…
