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Global Limits Bhutan - The Last Secret

Meet Majors Michael Mueller (Construction Engineering Officer) and Kristine Self (Health Services Management Officer), two extraordinary individuals representing the Canadian Armed Forces who have just completed the epic 8th Edition of Global Limits Bhutan - The Last Secret - 200km/6-stage ultra marathon. Their accomplishments in this race are nothing short of remarkable, showcasing their unwavering determination, resilience, and true warrior spirit. There is a full…

Leonforte Monument Unveiled

From the Colonel Commandant in Sicily: On 26 July, the Colonel Commandant, MGen Daniel Benjamin, unveiled a monument to the efforts of the Royal Canadian Engineers during Operation HUSKY.  During the night of 21 / 22 July 1943, the 3rd Field Company, in support of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade's attack on the hilltop town of Leonforte, built the first Bailey Bridge of the war under fire and ensured Canadian success in taking the town. Fittingly, the…

Cyprus 2024 Commémoration Chypre 2024

La contribution du Canada à la mission de Chypre depuis 1964, à l'occasion du 60e anniversaire de la Force de ONU et du 50e anniversaire de la guerre de 1974. Tous les vétérans de Chypre et familles sont bienvenus! Pour plus d'informations, rejoignez le groupe Facebook "Cyprus 2024". Canada’s contribution to the Cyprus mission since 1964, on the 60th anniversary of the UN Force and 50th anniversary of the 1974 war. All Cyprus Veterans and families welcome! For…

Little Green Monsters Gather One Last Time

In 1996, the Little Green Monsters held what they thought would be their final reunion. With CFB Chilliwack closing, the Sapper Apprentices thought it was the end of the road. Then they kept on having reunions for another next 26 years... [continued at https://issuu.com/blackpress/docs/i2023072102593767426/12] Also see: The Sapper Apprentice Programme - CWO Gerry Duguid (Ret'd)

39 CER Newsletter 26 April 2023

IN THIS ISSUE President’s Report Honours And Awards Change Of Appointment D-Day Dinner Veteran Affairs Membership 39 CER Association Contacts PRESIDENT’S REPORT Hi all, it is with great honour that we publish the posthumous presentation of the Special Service Medal to Heather Aucoin. Also in this newsletter, you will find the change of appointment of RSM CWO Rochlow to the incoming RSM, newly promoted CWO Batch. The Association was well served by CWO Rochlow…

39 CER Newletter - 1 April 2023

IN THIS ISSUE President’s Report Honours And Awards Exercises Robbie Burns Dinner D-Day Dinner Veteran Affairs Membership 39 CER Association Contacts PRESIDENT’S REPORT Hi all, this newsletter has it all. Honours and awards, dinners with celebrations and good outside exercises. All in all, a very good read. Chimo Bill Wenman President

39 CER Newsletter June 2023

IN THIS ISSUE President’s Report Honours And Awards Return From Deployment Exercises Change Of Appointment Retirements D-Day Dinner Engineer Math 44 ES 75th Anniversary Veteran Affairs Membership 39 CER Association Contacts PRESIDENT’S REPORT Hi all, the Regiment is moving out of their annual training and exercise year into the summer training period. It is interesting to note that when you read this newsletter, how spread out the Regiment is from Moyie BC to North…

Sapper Action in Sicily

On this day, 80 years ago, Canadian Sappers were among those leading the assault on Sicily at Pachino Beach. Over the next four weeks, the 1st Canadian Infantry Division supported by the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade would fight through the Sicilian Hills in some of the hardest fighting of the Second World War. Individual stories of Royal Canadian Engineer bravery and sacrifice are told in Sapper Action in Sicily, a special series developed by the CMEA and participating…

Leading the Way (Through Technology) - Sappers Graduate from the Army Technical Staff Program

Congratulations to this year’s graduates of the Army Technical Staff Officer (ATSO) and Army Technical Warrant Officers (ATWO) program: Capt Christopher Mack, MWO Tim Martin, and WO Nicolas Pruneau. The ATSO/ATWO is a year-long program run by the Royal Military College (RMC) Department of Applied Military Sciences (AMS) in Kingston, ON. Students participate in a demanding yet rewarding year of studies on defence technology including core sciences, applied sciences, and…