National News

Displaying 111 - 120 of 925

Let’s Talk Veterans' Transition Services // Parlons vétérans Services de transition

La version française suit Hello, We are looking to hear from released Veterans, former RCMP members, and their families about their transition experience. Your feedback can help us improve the services we provide to Veterans, former RCMP members and their families. If you, or someone you know, is interested in sharing your feedback, visit Let’s Talk Veterans from now until December 13. Please feel free to share this information with your communities to encourage…

NEW Heritage Minute: Edwin A. Baker

Historica Canada is excited to share this NEW #HeritageMinute celebrating Edwin Baker, co-founder of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. After losing his vision during the First World War, Edwin Baker brought his determination back to Canada and co-founded the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Check out this new #HeritageMinute by @HistoricaCanada celebrating his legacy. The Heritage Moment can be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/XnurPB4h5Zk. En…

Veterans Affairs - Salute!

Each month, Salute! newsletter provides news about: benefits and services available to Veterans and their families and tips on accessing them; remembrance and commemoration activities in Canada and abroad; and other events, including public consultations. You will also see stories about today's Veterans, their challenges and successes, and how they contribute to their communities after leaving the military. Click here to see the most recent issues and subscribe as you wish.

"80 Izzy Dolls for the 80th" - Honouring Heroes, Comforting Kids:

In honour of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, the Defence Attaché Office of Canada in France and the Canadian Military Engineers are presenting 80 Izzy doll shadow boxes to communities in France as a tangible symbol of the enduring friendship between Canada and France. In a touching tribute to the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the "80 Izzy Dolls for the 80th" project honours the legacy of fallen Canadian combat engineer MCpl Mark "Izzy" Isfeld. This ongoing Izzy Doll…

Retirements and Releases / Retraites et Libérations 29 November 2024

Français The CME would like to announce the release or retirement of the following members (no biographies submitted): After more than 27 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO W.B. James, MMM, CD, (00307) will retire on 27 March 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to WO L.T. Hooper at lance.hooper@forces.gc.ca After more than 24 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed…

Inspiring Change in the CAF: Capt Ho Awarded for Service and Inclusivity

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) (…

Retirements and Releases / Retraites et Libérations 19 Nov 24 /19 nov 24

Français 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…

39 CER Association November 2024 Newsletter

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…

A Martial Arts Community's Tribute for Remembrance

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…

Eager Beaver Team Triumphs at the 2024 GCWCC Plane Pull in Winnipeg

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…