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IE FOCUS - E-Newsletter 2015 – 24 March 2015

Calling all “movers and shakers” — join the Change Gang! At the February 27 ADM (Infrastructure and Environment) town hall, Capt(N) Pete Crain, Director of Portfolio Strategic Planning in DG Portfolio Requirements, explained the creation of a Change Gang to support our organization’s transformation. “The Change Gang concept is a staff-led approach to identifying and solving issues,” Capt(N) Crain said. “We are looking for natural leaders, the ‘movers and shakers’ of the…

International Women’s Day Theme “Make it Happen” is a Fitting Motto for Army’s Only Currently Serving Woman Combat Diver

By: Lynn Capuano, Army Public Affairs Gagetown, New Brunswick — Warrant Officer Erica Oliver, who recently became a Member of the Order of Military Merit, is the only currently serving woman combat diver in the Canadian Army (CA). These shining achievements are just two of many for this veteran of two tours in Afghanistan who chose her life’s work at the tender age of four years. The theme for International Women’s Day this year is “Make it Happen!” That certainly fits well…

CME Branch Unity

On 9 February 2015, Major-Generals Whitecross and Wynnyk issued a letter to all members of the CME family explaining how the restoration of the RCE in the Canadian Army and the re-birth of the RCAF should in no way affect the unity our Branch has enjoyed over the last 45 years.  The letter can be found in this site under the top menu item "Who Are We?", or by clicking this link.

Canadian War Graves in Germany

We received the following note from Ralph Storey who will be travelling to Europe. Ralph has offered a unique opportunity for friends and families of Canadian servicemen killed in Germany to receive a photo of that man's grave. Here is Ralph's note: Just thought I would mention to you knowing you will pass this on, my son Ed and I are heading to Europe in April. We will be in Hamburg and Berlin amongst other places.when in Hamburg and Berlin we will be visiting the…

CFB Chilliwack Monuments Are Back!

by Jim Harris The two heavy monuments were returned to All Sappers Memorial Park today. Commencing at 7:00 am a small group of us gathered in very cold but clear weather, waiting for the sun to clear Promontory Hill to load the monuments. Eagle West from Abbotsford arrived with their 280 ton crane and three flatbeds (@ $700.00 per hour). Eagle West’s appraisal for the job was $8,250.00 and they reduced it to $5,000.00 because they knew Chilliwack Foundation had given us a $…

CMEA Halifax Chapter is Active

The Halifax Chapter of the CMEA is now active.  If you are not yet a CMEA Member, please check with the Chapter Executive or visit the Become a Member page.

Canadian and U.S. Army Sappers Blowing Up Things Real Good

An article published in the Ottawa Citizen on 27 Feb 2015describes an exercise in Yamika, WA involving sappers from 1 CER and the 571st Sapper Company from the 7th (US) Infantry Division. http://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/canadian-and-u-s-a…

Order of Military Merit Investiture Ceremony 26 Feb 2015

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Thursday, February 26, 2015. The honour was bestowed on 2 Commanders, 11 Officers and 37 Members. Created in 1972, the Order of Military Merit recognizes meritorious service and devotion to duty by members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Order honours them for their commitment to Canada,…

TD Meloche Monnex 2014 Rapport Annuel

Non seulement notre program de loyauté TD Monnex sauve de l'argent pour les membres de l'AGMC pour les assurances domicile et auto, aussi il fournit un retour a l'association pour supporter nos activités. La photo montre M. Sean Hogue, directeur du développement d'affaires pour le groupe du marché de loyauté TD, presenté un cheque de $12,000 a notre trésorier national Gilles Guignard comme notre retour pourle soutien du program de loyauté. Voir comment vous pouvez bénéficier…

Canadian Veterans offered Financial Assistance to Visit the Netherlands

Government of Canada to commemorate 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands Minister of Veterans Affairs invites Canadian Veterans of the Liberation of the Netherlands to take part in commemorative ceremonies February 17, 2015 – Ottawa – Veterans Affairs Canada The Honourable Erin O’Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today announced plans for an official Government of Canada delegation to travel to the Netherlands in 2015, to mark the 70th anniversary of the…