In Spring 2022, the Petawawa Rotary Club wanted to recognize all current and former units of CFB Petawawa and proposed displaying banners for these units on the streets of Base Petawawa. This proposal was sanctioned by CFB Petawawa and the Town of Petawawa individuals were subsequently invited to sponsor a unit. CWO Ralph Storey, MMM, CD (Ret’d), a former Regimental Sergeant Major of 2 Combat Engineer Regiment and the first Canadian Military Engineers Branch Chief Warrant…
Submitted by — CWO Joe Walker (Ret'd)
The annual Fire Service Round-Up was held on 14 October 2022 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Montgomery Branch on 330 Kent St. in Ottawa. This was our twenty-sixth Annual Fire Service Round-Up.
The Annual Round-Up is one of our most important social events where we come together to pay our respects to those that have gone before us during the preceding year. Because of past COVID restrictions this was our first Round-Up in three…
In this issue:
President’s Report
Summer Training Deployments
LCol A.H. Kemball CB DSO Grave
Departures
Honours And Awards
Change of Command
Exercises
New Command Positions
Membership 39 CER Association
Contacts
Dear Stakeholders,
As you know, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) has resumed in-person services at most of its offices. At this time, we are providing in-person services by appointment only.
Veterans and their families must request an in-person appointment ahead of time using our Online Booking Page . Virtual appointments can also be booked by calling us toll free at 1-866-522-2122. If the office nearest you is not on the list, check back again soon!
Thank you for your…
The week of 9-15 October has been designated fire prevention week 2022. This year's theme “Fire won’t wait plan your escape” Highlights the importance of working together with people with whom you live and work to be better prepared to prevent and survive a fire in your home or workplace.
Over the past year, fire losses in the military community have dropped significantly, mirroring a general trend within the larger Canadian population. The Canadian Forces Fire Marshal is…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
