Greetings Fellow Engineers,
As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, CAF gatherings are currently limited to a maximum of 10 people. Thus, the CME Mess Dinner - Fall 2021 scheduled for 25 November 2021 is postponed.
During the pandemic, our traditional venue, the Grand Ballroom at Sala San Marco Conference Centre, was converted into a high-end Italian grocery store and is no longer available. The CME Mess Dinner - Spring 2022 is scheduled for Thursday…
It is now Official!
Two years ago we applied to have official military museum status for our regimental museum. Our submission called for exhibits in North Vancouver, Chilliwack, Trail and Cranbrook and to be supported by 6 Field Engineer Squadron Museum Association which will continue to exist as the holder of artifacts and as the coordinating body.
On 1 September we were advised by the Directorate of History and Heritage (DHH) that, at long last, our application for…
Extracted from CANFORGEN CANFORGEN 131/21 CMP 074/21
Meritorious Service Cross
MGen M.A.J. Carignan - for inspired leadership and foresight During a turbulent and dangerous period as Commander of NATO Mission Iraq, November 2019 to November 2020.
Meritorious Service Medal
LCol K.H.K.L. Ng - for initiative and leadership as the Senior Canadian Liaison Officer to the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Canadian Defence Liaison Staff…
To mark the 15th anniversary of Op Medusa, Sept. 2 - 17, 2006, a 72-hour free window has been opened for you to view this documentary for free from 3 until 5 September. Use this Facebook page link to view the full movie www.facebook.com/ClearingTheWayMovie.
We are now accepting applications from CMEA members and the dependents of current or deceased CMEA members for the academic year starting September 2021. Applicants must have completed or be in their final year of secondary schooling and preparing to attend or continuing a program at a certified post-secondary educational institution.
There are nine educational bursaries of $1,500 awarded annually for the year of study starting in September to nine applicants…
Answering the Call: 1 ESU Laying the Foundation for Multinational Cooperation
By Captain Brandon Pinkney
Canada has seen significant participation in collective defence over the last four years through Operation REASSURANCE, the country’s commitment to supporting allies in the Baltic region of northern Europe. As the framework nation and higher headquarters of a NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group since its stand-up in June 2017, Canada’s Task Force Latvia has…
Among recipients of the Royal Canadian Legion's newly created Dominion President Citation Award was RCE veteran Kyle Scott who received his award from the Kingston Legion Branch.
The citation supporting the ward reads:
Kyle Scott was recognized for being Canada’s foremost “purveyor of medal acquisition services” - his continuing commitment to acknowledging the service of Canada’s Veterans by acquiring medals. More than 350 Veterans, so far, who earned these…
As National Peacekeepers’ Day approaches (9 August), the CMEA recognizes that this year marks the 65th anniversary of the United Nations Emergency Force that operated in Gaza and the Sinai from 1956 until 1967. Its first commander was Canadian Lieutenant-General E. L. M. Burns who commanded UNEF until 1959. Readers may recall that General Burns commanded the First Canadian Corps during the Italian Campaign and was originally an RCE Officer.
The Force was authorized…
I am very pleased to inform you of the Change of Command of the CF Real Property Operations Group from Col M.W.J. Rancourt, CD, to Col D.R. Henley, MSM, CD on 15 July 2021.
Col Henley was also appointed as the CAF Branch Advisor for the Canadian Military Engineers, effective 15 July 2021.
