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WO Jay Todd Foulds, CD

On 10 Feb 2021, WO Foulds, a Cbt Engr employed with DPMC-OpH, received the VCDS Commendation from A/DVCDS Col Michaud. 

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Warrant Officer Jay Todd Foulds, CD

From January 2019 until November 2020, Warrant Officer…

Major Steven Gasser, CD (Ret'd)

By Major Steven D. Gasser, CD, MEDes, P.Eng., (Ret’d)

Preparing for Every Future

The Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers (APPA) is the gathering place for educational facilities professionals and is dedicated…

WO Gratrix, MMM 39 CER

Founded on July 1, 1972, the Order of Military Merit recognizes distinctive merit and exceptional service displayed by the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces, both Regular and Reserve. Many have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty, and the…

PRESIDENT’S REPORT Hello all, it remains quiet on the Western Front, at least from the perspective of the Association. Like all, I am looking forward to seeing the “light at the end of the tunnel”. Hopefully this will allow us to get back to being able to reconnect with each…

CAF CISM Running Team Virtual Running Series

This year, five people received the Dedication to CAF Sports Award from the CDS. Two of the five recipients are fellow engineers; Maj Michael Mueller for Running and WO Clint Killam for Basketball. The Dedication to CAF Sports…

Co and RSM model COVID Masks (LCol Jim Julien & CWO Charles Rochlow)

39 CER will be ending the sales of 39 CER Covid Masks on February 9th. If you would like on or more masks, go to the 39 CER webpage at 39cer-museum.net and hit the “Masks” tab. You will find directions on ordering masks. Be…

Officer Location List

This annual directory was produced by different CME offices in NDHQ over the period 1969-2002. The photo on this page shows the cover of one of these lists.

These documents provide an unique record of who-was-where-when over a period of some 30 years.…

WO Shawn Stevens, 143 Construction Engineering Flight with CDS Commendation

A routine day at the Bridgewater Agricultural Fair turned exciting for WO Shawn Stevens, a member of the A long-time member of 143 Construction Engineering Flight in Lunenburg County. While helping operat a recruiting booth, WO Stevens heard a commotion and on investigating…

Isabella Poston 2020 Bursary Winner

Recently, the President of the CMEA received a note from Isabella Poston, the recipient of the Sgt C.M. Ralph Memorial Bursary. Isabella is studying at the University College of London (UK) where there is a COVID-19  lockdown. She wrote:

Towards Life's Sunset - cover

Ralph De Coste spent over thirty-five years in the Royal Canadian Engineers, serving from sapper to major, from Korea to Chilliwack, before he retired with a barrack box full of memories. He has recently published these memories in a new book, …