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Veterans Week 2025 // Semaine des vétérans

(La version française suit) Dear colleagues,    Every year the Government of Canada marks Veterans’ Week from November 5 to 11. The week includes Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8 and Remembrance Day on November 11. As Canadians, we have a shared responsibility to remember and recognize the sacrifices of every person who has served or continues to serve our country in times of war, military conflict and peace.   This year…

Op GRANITE II Accommodation Suggestions (Update)

(français ici) We have secured eleven discounted accommodation choices for you while you attend Op GRANITE. We are currently working on setting up a shuttle service to and from the venues. We encourage you to arrange your accommodations as soon as possible. All these offers are valid and refundable up to the date mentioned. When you make your booking, use the GROUP CODE or GROUP NAME included in the property’s address. Also, make certain you are clear about…

Releases and Retirements September 2025 // libération ou la retraites

Français en dessous The CME would like to announce the release or retirement of the following members (no biographies submitted): After more than 39 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Capt P. Mehlitz, CD, (00181) will retire on 1 December 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to Maj M. Charlebois: matthew.charlebois@forces.gc.ca After more than 34 years of loyal and dedicated…

New Senior VP Initiates LinkedIn Group for Engineers

Our new Senior Vice President has initiated a LinkedIn group for Engineers. CWO (Ret’d) Mike Golden served as a combat engineer with the    CAF for 25 years. During his career, he deployed twice to the former Yugoslavia as well as several domestic deployments with 34 Canadian Brigade Group (34 CBG). Other career highlights include his appointment as the Regimental Sergeant Major of 34 Combat Engineer Regiment (formerly 3 Field Engineer Regiment) and as the…

VAC Open Mic in Ottawa // Micro ouvert des vétérans à Ottawa

Le français suit. Good day! On Sunday, November 9, 2025, Veterans Affairs Canada will host a Veterans' Open Mic at Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Avenue, Ottawa from 13:00 until approximately 16:00. The Open Mic provides Veterans with a casual alternative to the traditional commemorative ceremony and recognizes the important role music plays in the healing process and in bringing people together. Veterans, current serving members, their families…