Article by Major Jason Martin, OC 45 Support Sqn
On 4 July 2026 members of 4 Engineer Support Squadron (4 ESR), the perpetuating unit of the No 2 Construction Battalion, had the privilege of participating in the annual commemoration event in Pictou, NS. Members of 4 ESR marched from the No. 2 Construction Battalion monument along the Pictou waterfront and up to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church where they participated in the ceremony commemorating the 110th anniversary of the…
Hi all, as 39 CER closes down for the summer training, exercises and deployments, we take time to thank everyone involved with training the Canadian Army in these times where there appears to be shortages everywhere. This issue covers the D-Day dinner held at 6 Engr Sqn Armoury and an update on Op Granite.
Chimo,
Bill WenmanPresident
In this Issue
Honours And Awards
D-Day Dinner
Op Granite II
Veteran Affairs
Membership
39 CER Association Contacts
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The Planning Committee wants to remind everyone that 30 June is the cut-off for Op GRANITE Tickets. After that there will be a one-week grace period before we place our orders with our caterer.
Please look at the page: Op GRANITE II – Information Hub and Updates to see what you will be missing if you do not attend.
Look at the page: Op GRANITE II - Who Will be There? to see who you will be missing if you do not attend.
Look at the page: Op GRANITE II Online…
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Article By: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Operations Officer 2
The Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU(W)) continues to play a supporting role in the planning, coordination, and execution of combat sports initiatives across 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (1 CMBG) in Edmonton. Through close collaboration with Personnel Support Programs (PSP), leadership guidance from 3rd Canadian Division (3 Can Div), and logistical support from the 3rd Canadian Division Training Centre (…
Article By: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Operations Officer 2
During Asian Heritage Month (AHM), we recognize the proud contributions of Canadians of Asian origin whose service strengthens the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Among them is Lieutenant (Lt) Jaeyoung (Dave) Seo, a young officer whose determination, discipline, and pursuit of excellence reflect both his heritage and the core values of the Royal Canadian Engineers (RCE).
Born in 2002, Lt Seo enrolled in the CAF through the…
Le GMC aimerait annoncer la libération ou la retraite des membres suivants (aucune biographie soumise):
Après plus de 25 années de service loyal et dévoué aux Forces armées canadiennes et à la Branche du Génie militaire canadien, l’Adj C.J. Vance, CD, (00307) prendra sa retraite le 1 décembre 2026. Des anecdotes et des bons vœux de départ peuvent être envoyés à l’Adj D.W. Drydak: derek.drydak@forces.gc.ca
Après plus de 22 années de service loyal et dévoué aux Forces armées…
Les candidatures au Programme de bourses de la CMEA 2026 sont ouvertes aux membres de la CMEA et à leurs personnes à charge. La date limite de dépôt des candidatures est le 31 juillet 2026. Pour plus d'informations, veuillez consulter le site web de la AGMC - AGMC Programme de bourse
CHIMO!
Article By: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Operations Officer 2
Major (Maj) Jaemok Lee’s journey in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is a testament to discipline, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Born in Korea, his values shaped early in his life growing up in a small town in Vancouver Island, B.C. From a young age, Jaemok displayed exceptional athletic ability, particularly in soccer and rugby. These formative years in sport would become the foundation for his…
