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.
On Friday October 3rd 2014, Hydro One presented CFB Trenton with a $309,000.00 summary cheque during the Wing Forum at the Air Mobility Training Centre. This cheque represented all of the incentives that CFB Trenton has earned for their commitment to energy management and sustainability through the Ontario Power Authority’s Save on Energy Program. The Wing Construction Engineering Squadron has been very proactive over the past two years increasing the efficiency of building…
Almost 170 people, both civilian, military and retirees, working within Engineering branches around the National Capital Region took part in the Engineers’ Challenge Run on Friday 17th October 2014. Also known as the CME Fun Run, this annual event draws together Engineers from across the National Capital Region in a friendly competition to make new friends, renew old acquaintances, and demonstrate the camaraderie that makes the Engineer family unique.
Participants gathered…
Carrie Fortier, DGIEES, used her second last day at work before retiring to present awards to 11 deserving individuals from her team. Congratulations to all.
Khalid Bashir: In recognition of his commitment to the Quality Management Framework, in particular for his active contribution, above and beyond his normal workload, to the DCPD Quality Manual update and conversion to SharePoint for the benefit of the whole directorate.
Nanette Fleisser: For support to her team and…
Unfortunately, Carrie Fortier, DGIEES, spent her last day at work, which happened to be October 22nd, in complete chaos.
Carrie took her retirement after 32 years of service, both with the Canadian Armed Forces and the Public Service. She left with a great sense of accomplishment and that without having reached the age of 50!
She plans to spend her time doing things she likes: hunting, fishing, landscaping and construction projects.
To ensure that Carrie…
Une gouvernance solide est essentielle à la bonne gestion d’une organisation. À cet égard, un objectif clé de l’initiative de Renouvellement de la Défense est d’établir un modèle de gouvernance rationalisée.
Pour y parvenir, il est nécessaire de mettre sur pied des comités appropriés, composés de membres appropriés et qui se pencheront sur des sujets appropriés. Tous les changements récents apportés à l’organisation du SMA(IE) (centralisation des biens immobiliers,…
«Lorsque vous devenez officier commandant, préparez-vous à recevoir des demandes inattendues!», c’est bien ce qu’a découvert le Major Rick Dunning de la DSIFC, l’été dernier, alors qu’il était commandant de la Station des Forces canadiennes Alert, NU.
« À penser que j’avais les pouvoirs d’un capitaine de navire lorsque deux employés qui se fréquentaient depuis 14 ans m’ont demandé de les marier à Alert », nous dit le Maj Dunning. Major/Padre.
« Même si je faisais partie des…
