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An article published in the Ottawa Citizen on 27 Feb 2015describes an exercise in Yamika, WA involving sappers from 1 CER and the 571st Sapper Company from the 7th (US) Infantry Division.
http://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/canadian-and-u-s-a…
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Thursday, February 26, 2015. The honour was bestowed on 2 Commanders, 11 Officers and 37 Members.
Created in 1972, the Order of Military Merit recognizes meritorious service and devotion to duty by members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Order honours them for their commitment to Canada,…
Non seulement notre program de loyauté TD Monnex sauve de l'argent pour les membres de l'AGMC pour les assurances domicile et auto, aussi il fournit un retour a l'association pour supporter nos activités.
La photo montre M. Sean Hogue, directeur du développement d'affaires pour le groupe du marché de loyauté TD, presenté un cheque de $12,000 a notre trésorier national Gilles Guignard comme notre retour pourle soutien du program de loyauté.
Voir comment vous pouvez bénéficier…
Government of Canada to commemorate 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands
Minister of Veterans Affairs invites Canadian Veterans of the Liberation of the Netherlands to take part in commemorative ceremonies
February 17, 2015 – Ottawa – Veterans Affairs Canada The Honourable Erin O’Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today announced plans for an official Government of Canada delegation to travel to the Netherlands in 2015, to mark the 70th anniversary of the…
When he was young, John Howard ran so awkwardly with his long-legged gait that newspaper writers of the time took note. But by the time his running days were done, those lanky legs had carried the lightning-fast Winnipeg man straight from the Winnipeg's North End Amateur Athletic Club and into the history books as Canada's first black Olympian. HIs running passion was passed on to his grandchildren, Olympians Harry and Valerie Jerome.
John Howard, later known…
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Major-General C.T. Whitecross will be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-General and appointed Chief of Military Personnel / Commander Military Personnel Command, in Ottawa, Ont., replacing Lieutenant-General D.B. Millar.
Brigadier-General K.D. McQuillan will be promoted to the rank of Major-General and appointed Chief of Staff for Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure and Environment) / Chief Military Engineer for the CAF, in Ottawa, Ont., replacing Major-…
The Afghanistan War took 158 Canadian Military lives, eighteen were Sappers. The All Sappers' Memorial at Vedder Crossing, is dedicated to All Sappers that have paid the supreme sacrifice.
An engraving on the Memorial will our Fallen Comrades:
AFGHANISTAN 2001 – 2014
The unveiling of the new inscription is planned to take place at the Remembrance Day Service on the 11 November 2015 hosted by Branch 280 of The Royal Canadian Legion. There is also possibility that an…
Follow this link to read the story reporting the award of the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal to American and Canadian veterans of the 1st Special Service Force.
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2015/02/04/canadas-real-life-james-bo…
Many of our members know that one of the most distinguished soldiers in the 1st Special Service Force (aka ‘The Devil’s Brigade’) was Sgt. Tommy Prince. You may not know is that Sgt. Prince enlisted in the R.C.E in 1940 as a Sapper.…
The Change of Appointment Ceremony of the Colonel Commandant of the Canadian Military Engineers between BGen R.W. DesLauriers, OMM, CD (Retired) and BGen S.M. Irwin, CD (Retired) will take place during Ex UBIQUE 2015 at CFSME in Gagetown on Wed 18 Feb 2015 at 0800hrs (Building J-7 Theatre). Dress for military: CADPAT and dress for civilian: casual
Please confirm your attendance NLT Mon 2 Feb 2015 to Capt Landry Jacques.landry@forces.gc.ca
