The Royal New Zealand Engineers have sent us a copy of their Newsletter. There are many articles of interest highlighting the similarities and differences between us and them, from both an active army point and association points of view. Click the links below to download and read the July 2018 edition.
On the night of 09/10 July 1943, Allied Troops, including the 1st Canadian Infantry Division, launched Operation HUSKY and assaulted the beaches of Sicily. The campaign lasted six-weeks and set the tone for the next year and a half of fighting in Italy.
The following article appeared in many Canadian newspapers. It talks of the bravery of Canadian troops of all arms during the invasion and subsequent capture of Sicily. You should note the subtitle halfway…
6 July 2018
The Natural Edge EcoPark provides a unique camping experience on the waterfront of the Township of Nipigon. You can consider us a hub for the many adventures available to you in the region, whether its a grand adventure on Lake Superior, a hike along the mountainous coastline or an extreme river paddling adventure.
Natural Edge Ecopark is owned and operated by two ex-Canadian Military Engineers, Cory Gaudet and James Chapman. Besides…
Members of Real Property Operations Section Esquimalt and Pacific Region participated in an annual Slo-Pitch softball tournament, “Cock of the Walk” at CFB Esquimalt. RP-Ops competed against six other naval units from across the base throughout the week of the tournament. Little did the other units know the only non-naval team would be taking the trophy home at the end of the week.
RP-Ops Esquimalt had a slow start, starting with only two nights of practice as a team before…
In the first 3 years of UN peacekeeping activity in former Yugoslavia, 10 Canadian soldiers died. Many others were seriously injured, a number of whom were Sappers – soldiers assigned the dangerous task of clearing land mines to create a safer environment for the local people. As we see in dramatic close-up, this is a painstaking job requiring great personal risk, nerves of steel and unwavering trust among soldiers. It's a job that cost Canadian peacekeeper Mark Isfeld…
An estimated 30,000 spectators made up of soldiers, townsfolk and dignitaries including Prince Arthur the Duke of Connaught, Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden, Borden’s cabinet, and Lieutenant General Sir Arthur Currie witnessed the 7th Canadian Engineer Battalion battle 11 innings against the 1st Divisional Ammunition Column to win the Canadian Corps Baseball Championship in France.
The game was played on 1 July 1918 in a hastily built stadium by…
To all Military Engineers,
On 27th June 2018, the CME CWO, the CME Adjt, my wife, Deanna, and I will have an audience with Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, Colonel-in-Chief of the Canadian Military Engineers. We do this on behalf of every military engineer, military or civilian, serving or retired, Regular or Reserves. During that audience, I will highlight your accomplishments to Her Majesty. I will try not to boast too much. Upon our return, I will report to you on the…
The old adage of there are never enough engineers applies as much to combat engineers as it does infrastructure support. Since ADM (IE) stood up in 2016, Canadian Forces Real Property Operations Group (CF RP Ops Gp) has balanced their mandate to support domestic infrastructure while managing tasking’s of CF RP Ops Gp military personnel to support Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operations. Employed within CF RP Ops GP are many of the critical Engineer trades that are in demand…
The Vice Chief of the Defence Staff Group has a new Acting Vice Chief of Defence (A/VCDS), Lieutenant General Paul Wynnyk, coming in from Commander of the Canadian Army. He assumed command from Lieutenant General Alain Parent at a Change of Appointment Ceremony on May 28th, 2018, at NDHQ Pearkes. This important event was attended by several dignitaries, including General Jonathan Vance and Deputy Minister of National Defence (DM) Jody Thomas. Former VCDS’s were in attendance…
This morning, Chief Warrant Officer Alain Guimond officially handed over the position of Canadian Army Sergeant Major that he had held for the past three years to Chief Warrant Officer Stuart Hartnell of the Royal Canadian Regiment. The ceremony took place in the Officers' Mess in Ottawa, Ontario on June 7, 2018.
Photos By: Ordinary Seaman Camden Scott
