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Two Well-Deserved Senior Construction Engineer Promotions

In the last few weeks, the Chief of Defence Staff promoted two fellow engineers: Jonathan Michaud to Brigadier-General and Lydia Évéquoz to Colonel. They have both worked extremely hard to get to their current rank and we are fortunate to have their leadership and the support of their families, who they credited with their success! Brigadier- General Jonathan Michaud, OMM, CD Colonel Jonathan Michaud enrolled in the Canadian Forces in 1998 and graduated from the Royal…

42 Engineer Regiment 200th Anniversary //200ème anniversaire

Le texte français suit: For Engineers with a connection to 42 Engineer Regiment – Geographic (UK), their 200th Anniversary is coming up, please see details below. Retired CAF members are invited to attend, if you are interested, please contact Mr Ian Thurgate (REA-milsvy-sec@outlook.com).  WHO: Retired CAF members with connection to 42 Engineer Regiment (Geo) WHAT: Freedom parade through town followed by a Reunion at Newbury Racecourse. Family members are invited to…

Meritorious Service Decorations // Décorations pour service méritoire

Le français suit : With the assistance of Kyle Scott, VP Honours & Awards,  we have compiled a list of CME members awarded a Meritorious Service Decoration. Our list complete with citations is posted at https://cmea-agmc.ca/meritorious-service-decorations (English only). If you see any errors or omissions, click here. We are looking for a volunteer now to compile translations for these awards. Avec l'aide de Kyle Scott, VP Honneurs et récompenses, nous avons…

Exemplifying Excellence Achieving Platinum at RPOD Moose Jaw

Captain Timothy Cook, Commanding Officer of Real Property Operations Detachment (RPOD) at Moose Jaw, has accomplished an exceptional achievement by reaching the platinum level of the FORCE test. The FORCE test is a mandatory annual physical fitness assessment that ranks Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members based on their physical capabilities and fitness for service and only 0.1% of CAF members reach the platinum level. To mark this outstanding achievement, 15 Wing Commander…

CME Retirements 13 Mar 25

The CME would like to announce the retirement of the following members (no biographies submitted): After 33 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Maj K.F. McRae, CD, (00181) will retire on 16 May 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to S.C. Paton: shawna.paton2@forces.gc.ca After more than 31 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer…

39 CER Association February 2025 Newsletter

In this Issue: President’s Report Invictus Games Honours And Awards 6 SSM Change Mug Out D-Day Dinner Veteran Affairs Membership 39 CER Association Contacts President’s Report Hi all, another good newsletter. As we move into 2025, I would like to thank all those individuals who assist with getting articles in our Regimental Newsletter. I have heard a lot of positive comments about the newsletter, so please keep up the good work. Finally, a big thank you…

RPOU(W) Supports CFB Edmonton with 3 Div Grappling Concentration Camp

Article submitted by Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Program Officer On February 6, 2025, the Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU-W) proudly supported CFB Edmonton in hosting the 3rd Canadian Division Grappling Concentration Camp. This event aimed to enhance the combative skills of military personnel through advance Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) training. Special Guests: RPOU-W invited two distinguished professors from Frontline Academy Sherwood Park to lead the camp: Professor…

New Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association Website

From Greg Mitchell, Vice-President, Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association Dear Members and friends of the Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association (CPVA).  On behalf of our President, I am pleased to provide you with this brief information update. Communications Our recently updated Association website is now active, at CPVA.ca. Our second, educational website also remains active at PK75.ca It hosts a wealth of ever-expanding…

Call for Nominations - Liz Hoffman Memorial Commendation

The Liz Hoffman Memorial Commendation is an annual commendation that serves to recognize Canadian Armed Forces members, civilian employees and family members who go the extra mile and exceed expectations in helping their colleagues resolve a difficult problem or in bringing about positive and lasting change to the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces.  Liz Hoffman was an investigator with the Ombudsman's Office who had a deeply rooted…

Mayors Receive Izzy Doll Shadow Boxes at Juno Beach Centre

In honour of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, the Defence Attaché of Canada in France, Colonel Jason Galuga, and the Izzy Doll Initiative executive director, Lise Galuga, with the support of the Canadian Military Engineers Association, initiated the 80 Izzy Dolls for the 80th project where Izzy Doll shadow boxes are presented to French communities with strong ties to Canada, as a tangible symbol of the enduring friendship between Canada and France. A ceremony was…