Article By: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Program Officer
During the August Long weekend, the Edmonton Heritage Festival celebrated cultural diversity, cultural awareness, and displayed community involvement. Crowds eager to experience global cultures through food, music, and art attended the festival. MCpl Stephen Chang, 1PPCLI, contributed by volunteering their time and efforts and assisting with various festival operations, from setting up booths to managing visitor flow. “I…
The CME would like to announce the release or retirement of the following members (no biographies submitted):
After more than 14 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Maj K.A Fitzgerald, CD, will retire on 26 September 2024.
After more than 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO K.P. Comerford, CD, will retire on 25 September…
Please consider attending a Cyprus 60th anniversary event at the Canadian War Museum on 24 Sep 24. This is a VAC-CWM event leading up to pilgrimage to Cyprus in Nov, to include:
Panel Discussion with MGen (Retd) Clive MIlner (former Commander UNFICYP), LGen (Retd) Marc Caron (former Army Commander and Cyprus Veteran in 1974), CWO (Retd) Terry Hurley (3 tours in Cyprus, plus Egypt), and LCol David Jones (former UK Commander Sector 2, former Canadian Defence Attaché,…
Article By: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU-W Program Officer
To become oriented to the infrastructure portfolio, the Commander of the Canadian Forces Real Property Group (CF RP Gp), Col Eric Fortin, recently paid a visit to the Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU-W). He engaged directly with personnel and gained insight into their daily operations. The unit's diverse responsibilities, from maintaining barracks and training facilities to managing environmental impacts, are…
The CMEA recently received this email that may be of interest to some of our members, especially those currently drawing a pension or the families of deceased pensioners.
L’AGMC a récemment reçu ce courriel qui pourrait intéresser certains de nos membres, en particulier ceux qui touchent actuellement une pension ou les familles de retraités décédés.
Text follows: // Le texte suit - français ci-dessous. :
Your Name: MICHEL DRAPEAU
Your e-mail address: mdrapeau@mdlo.ca…
Article By: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU-W HQ Program Officer
Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU-W) recently hosted a "Taste of Asia" event, bringing the rich and diverse flavours of Asian food to their workplace. This celebration was designed not only to honour the contributions and heritage of the Asian community but also to foster inclusivity and cultural appreciation among the staff.
The "Taste of Asia" event was a food festival with steamed buns and snack packs, two…
Article by: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) HQ Operations Officer
In an inspiring display of endurance and camaraderie, Majors Michael Mueller and Kristine Self recently achieved remarkable feats in ultra-marathon running. They completed a 220km ultra-marathon competition in Namibia, securing first place, and conquered the 100-mile Sinister 7 Race, an event known for its formidable challenges with a drop-out rate exceeding 65%. Their extraordinary accomplishments were made even more…
CD Article by: Capt Kyle Ho
On 16 Jul 2023, the Real Property Operations (West) (RPOU-W) gathered to bid farewell to Major Robert Machin during his Departure with Dignity after 29 years of dedicated service. Major Machin, who served as the Deputy Commanding Officer for the past five years, played a crucial role in enhancing the unit's operational readiness and effectiveness, leaving a lasting impact.
During his tenure at the RPOU-W, he played a pivotal role in…
On 15 August 2024, the Colonel Commandant. Major General D. Benjamin, CMM, CD (Ret') hosted, Mrs Shirley O'Connell, at a luncheon to express the Canadian Military Engineers' appreciation for her work ars as the Izzy Doll Mama.
MGen Benjamin took this occasion to induct Mrs O'Connell into the Order of the Pukka Sapper. Following is the text of this honour:
Mrs Shirley O'Connell has been the "Izzy Doll Mama" for almost 20 years. In this role, she has helped bring…
