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Appointments, Promotions and Retirements for CME Colonels

The Chief of Military Personnel recently announced the following promotions, appointments and retirements for colonels and RCN captains.  He wished deepest appreciation for the service and sacrifices of those moving on to… more...

Appointment - CME Branch CWO - CANFORGEN 048/17

The Canadian Armed Forces Chief Military Engineer, MGen J.S. Sirois,  is pleased to announce the appointment of CWO Glenn Simpkin as the Canadian Military Engineer Branch Chief Warrant Officer effective APS 2017. Chimo!

Top Engineer Officers Speak to Future Leaders at Ex UBIQUE 2017

By 2Lt Imad Sabri 5 CDSB GAGETOWN - The theme of the capstone training activity for Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (CFSME) this year was “Mission Ready”. Over 150 sappers attended the Exercise UBIQUE 2017 from February 15-… more...
Colonel Commandant's Opening Remarks

ADM(IE)’s Capt Véronique Jacques Honoured at Gala Event in Toronto

On 24 November 2016, the Women’s Executive Network held a gala event in Toronto to unveil their list of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women 2016. We are proud to share that ADM(IE) member, Capt Véronique Jacques, Combat Engineer Officer… more...
Capt Véronique Jacques

IE Focus - February 2017

In this issue Naval history at the bottom of Esquimalt Harbour ADM(IE)’s Capt Véronique Jacques honoured at gala event in Toronto (Reprinted as a Chimo!) CFHA at ADM(IE) Alternative work arrangements can be good for your mental… more...
Special cranes, equipped with GPS technology are being used to accurately scoop up the top metre of sediment in areas that have been found to contain pollutants.

IE Focus - February 2017

In this issue Naval history at the bottom of Esquimalt Harbour ADM(IE)’s Capt Véronique Jacques honoured at gala event in Toronto (Reprinted as a Chimo!) CFHA at ADM(IE) Alternative work arrangements can be good for your mental… more...
Special cranes, equipped with GPS technology are being used to accurately scoop up the top metre of sediment in areas that have been found to contain pollutants.

Joint Task Force-Iraq Welcomes New Commander

Reprinted from National Defence News March 3, 2017 – Ottawa Brigadier-General Daniel MacIsaac assumed command of Joint Task Force-Iraq (JTF-I) at a ceremony today at Camp Canada in Kuwait. Rear-Admiral Bob Auchterlonie, Deputy Commander… more...
BGen Dan MacIsaac

Army Divers are Muddy Water Divers – Every Dive is Like a Night Dive

Army News Article / February 22, 2017 / Project number: 16-0031 By WO William Finnamore, Diving Inspector, Canadian Armed Forces Directorate of Diving Safety Ottawa, Ontario — Imagine sitting on the dive boat all geared up and ready for… more...
Canadian Army divers perform an aircraft recovery task on August 8, 2011 during Operation NANOOK 2011. Photo: Master Seaman Peter Reed. ©2011 DND/MDN Canada.

4 ESR Ready to Deploy After Ex NIHILO SAPPER

The recent Exercise NIHILO SAPPER, designed to allow military engineers to practice their skills, was conducted in Northern New Brunswick over a 20-day period. The exercise set a new training precedent for 4 Engineer Support Regiment (4… more...
Members of 4 ESR, Gagetown push the Acrow bridge spanning the Tetagouche River outside Bathurst, N.B., during Ex NIHILO SAPPER 16. Photo: WO Jerry Kean

2016 CMEA Bursary Winners - Photos

These six successful applicants received a bursary cheque of $1,000 towards their post-secondary academic program (from East to West). Talia De Palma (Gagetown) Tyler Snook (Gagetown) Léa Landry (Ottawa) Danielle Aman (Kingston)… more...
Tyler Snook, Gagetown