Releases & Retirements May 25

The CME would like to announce the release or retirement of the following members (no biographies submitted):

  • After more than 31 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Capt R.W. Bowen, CD, (00189) will retire on 6 October 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to MWO R.S. Thomas: robert.thomas@forces.gc.ca 
  • After more than 24 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO J-R. Paquet, CD, (00339) will retire on 26 June 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to Cpl N. Desjardins: natacha.desjardins@forces.gc.ca 
  • After more than 17 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Capt E.M. Hawn, CD, (00181) will retire on 29 August 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to WO S. Teather: scott.teather@forces.gc.ca 
  • After more than 8 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl C. Davids, (00339) will release on 6 July 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to MCpl S. Timmermans: sheldon.timmermans@forces.gc.ca 

See the latest retirement announcements at Retirements by Year

CHIMO!