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Scholarships Offered to Descendants of Korean War Veterans

Korea’s Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs seeks applicants for the 2023 Scholarship Program for Descendants of UN Korean War veterans One descendant from each of 22 nations will win prestigious fully paid scholarships to Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Once again Korea’s Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs is reaching out to veterans all over the world to provide an opportunity for their grandchildren to receive an all-expense paid university education in…

TD Insurance Processing Hurricane Damage Claims

Dear Partner: On Monday, September 26th we shared an initial communication with regards to Hurricane Fiona, to our affinity partners. Today, we wish to share additional updates, with all our affinity partners that may have members, alumni or employees, in these severely impacted regions. As of September 27th, 2022, 7:30PM, our Catastrophe Advisors Teams (CAT) continue to be on the ground in the most impacted areas. Our Mobile Response Unit (MRU) is opened, in Sydney, NS,…

National Executive Committee Line-Up Changes

There have been a number of changes to the National Executive Committee (NEC) over the past few years brought about by postings, changes in health, and the end-of-term in some positions.  You will recall that the NEC consists of a Board of Directors, limited by our Corporate Articles at six Board members, as well as a team of advisors to the Board consisting of various Vice Presidents, some ex-officio members of the CME, and a number of representatives from across the…

National Commemoration for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

By CWO Stacy Merriam, MB, CD (Ret'd) The Government of Canada marked the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with a national commemorative ceremony held in Ottawa at the Christ Church Cathedral. I had the privilege of being selected to represent the Canadian Military Engineers Association. The ceremony began with a memorial parade in Ottawa, consisting of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Following the parade, approximately 600 invitees…

9/11 Stair Climb at CFS Alert Raises $500.00 for the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation!

Story Submitted by CWO Kenneth Munro, RCAF Deputy Fire Marshall Story written by Cpl Tracy Hillaby I remember that fateful day when I watched the horrific events unfold as they were broadcast globally. The sadness I felt could not be put into words as I thought of all those lost and the families that were grieving the loss of their loved ones. It would be 15 years later, in 2016, that the tragedy of that day would take on a new meaning when I became a Firefighter…

A Message to the CME on the Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022 caused a shock wave around the world and especially touched all Canadian Military Engineers (CME). We have lost our Colonel-in-Chief who served us for more than 60 years. Her Majesty leaves a remarkable legacy of selfless service and devotion to duty, having embodied our highest ideals of integrity, resolve, and grace. Her Legacy In addition to being the longest-serving Commander-in-Chief of Canada’s military…

The Royal Canadian Engineers and Operation Berlin

The Legion Magazine has a well researched article outlining the role of the 23rd Field Company, RCE during the evacuation of 1st Airborne Division troops for the the Arnhem bridgehead following Operation Market Garden on the night of 25/26 September 1944. Read the article at The Royal Canadian Engineers and Operation Berlin.

CAF Sports Day 2022

CAF Sports Day 2022 Once again this year, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members across Canada and around the world will take part in a national celebration of Sport on 20 October 2022. With the return of community sports and in person events, we are looking to make the 10th annual CAF Sports Day a memorable one. CAF Sports Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the power of sport and how it promotes a culture of fitness within the CAF. The annual event provides CAF members…

United Way Campaign // La campagne Centraide

The United Way campaign is a major source of funding for the CME Museum. Your United Way donation can be directed to the CME Museum. La campagne Centraide est une importante source de financement pour le Musée du GMC. Vous pouvez destiner vos dons à la campagne Centraide au Musée du GMC.

CME Update – Construction Engineer Trades’ Uniforms

A message from the Occupation Advisor for Construction Engineers and Fire Fighters, Colonel S. MacEwen: After much consideration and discussion, the Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, who is the occupational authority for Construction Engineering trades, has determined that all CAF members in CE trades will wear the RCAF uniform. The reason for this approval is two-fold: First, the administration of RCAF and CA trades is diverging, preventing members from competing…