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On July 30, 2019, 1 Engineer Support Unit (1 ESU) personnel met with the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) Force Commander (FC) to receive Commander’s Coins for the specialized operational effects provided to the MFO in the Sinai. Pictured left to right, Corporal (Cpl) Ben Wilsons, Master Corporal Gerry Watson, Sapper Adam Spiridi, Major General Simon Stuart - MFO FC, Chief Warrant Officer Steph Daigle - MFO Sergeant Major, Cpl Cody Fox, and Cpl Carlton Crasto.

Tue, 08/27/2019 - 12:00

By Captain Raphael Wiesenberg, Project Engineer, Multinational Force and Observers

Sharm El Sheik, Egypt – The Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) employed the drafting and surveying team from 1 Engineer Support Unit (1ESU) across several of their site locations in…

19 Aug 19 RCE CWO from CWO JDS Gaudreau to CWO JRD Lapointe

Wed, 08/21/2019 - 12:00

19 Aug 2019 marked the handover of the Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers Chief Warrant Officer from CWO JDS Gaudreau to CWO JRD Lapointe.

On behalf of all ranks of the RCE, I would like to thank CWO Gaudreau for his commitment, dedication, and service as the Corps CWO…

Thu, 08/15/2019 - 12:00

A new badge for the Canadian Forces Real Property Operations Group (CFRPOG) has been approved.

The tower symbolizes strength and efficiency in architecture, engineering, planning, construction and technology, some of the Group’s main areas of activity.

The…

Olympic Athletes standing around during swim warm up before start (left to right - Major Adam Beaver and Major Pierre Vincent Daigle)

Wed, 08/14/2019 - 12:00

An annual military national competition between the various regions took place in Ottawa again this year. Military Nationals for triathlon was hosted by Triathlon Gatineau on 6 Jul 19. Sixteen members from…

Capt Leblanc and Maj Monette-Saillant lay a wreath at Menin Gate on behalf of the Canadian Military Engineers and the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Wed, 08/14/2019 - 12:00

Article by Capt Gary Leblanc, Real Property Operations

Three members of Real Property Operations Section Esquimalt – Capt Leblanc, Maj Monette-Saillant and Rob McDermot - self-funded their trip to Nijmegen, Netherlands, to participate in the 103…

Fri, 08/09/2019 - 12:00

Inside this issue:

CO’s Message
UCWO’s Message
Greenwood News
Padre’s Section
.... and much more.

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Tue, 08/06/2019 - 12:00

Honours Received by Sappers During the WW II Italian Campaign

In his book: “Yet Another River To Cross - The Royal Canadian Engineers in the Italian Campaign 1943-1945, ”…

The Italy Star was awarded to those who had served in operations during the Italian Campaign.

Tue, 07/30/2019 - 12:00

The Italian Campaign was often called “The Engineers War” because military success was so dependent on overcoming the numerous natural and artificial obstacles.

The Government of Canada is planning an overseas commemorative program to mark the 75^th…

Overview map of the Canadian Army operations in Italy

Tue, 07/30/2019 - 12:00

The Italian Campaign was often called “The Engineers War” because military success was so dependent on overcoming the numerous natural and artificial obstacles.

The Government of Canada is planning an overseas commemorative program to mark the 75^th…

Thu, 07/25/2019 - 12:00

Report by Capt Savannah LeBlanc

On 17 July 2019, CFB Borden celebrated the 116^th Birthday of the CME and 5^th Birthday of RP Ops. The day was spent building esprit de corps and morale with a friendly round-robin of…