Article by: Capt. Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) HQ Operations Officer
The Colonel Commandant is an honorary appointment bestowed for a retired senior officer who has served with distinction. Major-General Daniel Benjamin (Retired) served in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for more than 35 years and retired in 2011. They were appointed Officer of the Order of Military Merit in 2004 and promoted to Commander of the Order of Military Merit in 2008. Major-General Benjamin was appointed as…
Article by: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) HQ Operations Officer
Soon after retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces, Jay Berry took an engineering role as the program officer for Real Property Operation Unit (West) (RPOU(W)). Jay’s extensive background with RPOU, allowed him to focus on advancing data literacy to enhance the portfolio maintenance program. His business plan harnessed the power of data to drive efficient use of resources and guide critical decision-making. Recognizing…
In this issue:
President’s Report
Exercises
RCMP Charity Gala
Squadron Year End Activities
D-Day Dinner
Deaths
44 ES 75th Anniversary
Veteran Affairs
Membership
39 CER Association Contacts
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
As we move forward into summer it is important to thank all the members that assisting with the summer training requirements throughout the Army. These dedicated leaders are building the Army of future. This newsletter covers a broad spectrum of training,…
See: Homes For Heroes Kingston Veterans' Village Grand Opening for the Global News article
The official opening of the Kingston “Homes for Heroes” took place on Tuesday, 4 June 2024. One of these homes is named for Master Corporal Mark Isfeld. CME CWO Darrel Jones and Shirley O'Connell, the "Izzy Doll Mama," participated in this ceremonial opening.
Mark's home, Isfeld House, is Number 15 and, like the rest of the homes, has a plaque in…
Last month, Maj Brent McIntyre, a Construction Engineering officer and incoming OC of RP Ops Det NCR, completed his first-ever marathon at the Ottawa Race Weekend. To add to the daunting challenge, Brent chose to carry a 43-pound rucksack. The idea came six months earlier while thinking of a fundraising idea to support Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC), an important organization to his family. Maj McIntyre's daughter Raechel has been diagnosed with Congenital Muscular…
The CME would like to announce the release or retirement of the following members. (No biographies submitted):
After more than 29 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, LCol S.M. House, CD, will retire on Canada Day, 01 July 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to CPO2 C.G. Pengelly at Catherine.Pengelly@forces.gc.ca.
After more than 22 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed…
Article by Shaun Delamere, Operations Officer, RPOU(W) Calgary
As part of the federal government's commitment to reducing greenhouse gases and increasing energy efficiencies, The Military Museums (TMM) in Calgary was one of two DND buildings in Alberta to be selected for the Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) program. The aim of the program is to assess the current operation of the building equipment and systems, and to provide recommendations to all…
Article by MWO Jason Swanson, Real Properties Operations Detachment Cold Lake
On May 08, Lt Timothy Cook, a Construction Engineering Officer in RPOU(W) Det Cold Lake, received his commission scroll and was also awarded the Vice Chief of Defence Staff Commendation. This is the second-highest command commendation that can be presented to a serving member.
Lt Cook was nominated for the VCDS commendation for his exemplary work at RP Ops Det Cold Lake. After commissioning from…
Article by: Capt. Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) HQ Operations Officer
On 02 May, the Real Property Operation Unit (West) (RPOU(W)) Comd Team visited Canadian Force Base Suffield. In addition to meeting with key base stakeholders, the aim of the visit was to celebrate the Engineer’s birthday, offer best wishes to two deploying members, and most importantly, to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of CFB Suffield members.
The visit was a fitting occasion to celebrate Military Engineer…
On 6 June 1944, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy (France) to open the way to Germany from the West. Victory in the Normandy campaign would come at a terrible cost. The Canadians suffered the most casualties of any division in the 21st British Army Group.
On the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, the CMEA reminds us of our 19 Sappers who were killed during the assault. This project started in 2014, for the 70th Anniversary of D-Day, when the Juno Beach…
