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So far, 70% of First Canadian Armys positions have been mapped.

Thu, 02/28/2019 - 12:00

This summer, the Canadian Research and Mapping Association (CRMA) will launch a massive initiative to help commemorate the 75^th Anniversary of the Battle of Normandy. The CMEA received the letter below along with some sample…

Wed, 02/20/2019 - 12:00

We have been advised by Veterans Affairs Canada of their early plans to mark the upcoming 75^th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, the Government of Canada is planning both in Canada and overseas events in June 2019.

An official Government of…

LCol Ralph Gienow (ret'd) presents a cheque to Valerie Moore with her father, CMEA member Maj T.A.P.Moore (Ret'd), standing by.

Wed, 02/20/2019 - 12:00

The Edmonton Chapter of the CMEA has presented three bursaries; Pictured here from top to bottom:

LCol Ralph Gienow (ret'd) presents a cheque to Valerie Moore with her father, CMEA member Maj T.A.P.Moore (Ret'd), standing by.
Capt Kevin Elmer from RP Ops…

Capt Jobin receives Army Commander's . [CWO Hamilton (Formation CWO), Capt Jobin, Col Errington (Comd CTC), LCol Honig (Cmdt CFSME), CWO Lapointe (SCWO)]

Mon, 02/18/2019 - 12:00

On 12 December 2018, Captain Jobin was presented with the Commander Canadian Army Commendation. The citation reads as follows:

In recognition of his outstanding professionalism when on 3 October 2017 he encountered a motorcyclist accident in…

Tue, 02/05/2019 - 12:00

Reprinted from RMC eVeritas 3 Feb 19

Deane was diagnosed with ALS on 24 December 2018. A 29-year-old Combat Engineer veteran of Afghanistan, Deane has served nearly 12 years in the Canadian Armed Forces and continues to do so. It…

Fri, 02/01/2019 - 12:00

By Captain John Kingswood, Project Officer

Operation Support Hubs (OSH) are a concept developed to increase Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) agility throughout the world, reducing reaction time, increasing effectiveness, and…

Major Nils French, Chief Jason Louis and Sergeant Derek Shiell

Tue, 01/29/2019 - 12:00

On the evening of Friday 25 January, Major Nils French and Sergeant Derek Shiell of 39 Combat Engineer Regiment (39 CER) attended the inauguration ceremony of Chief Jason Louie, a former member of the unit. Major French was honoured to guide both Chief Louie and Councillor…

Wed, 01/23/2019 - 12:00

We have received the following Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs. While we have not yet received advice on the composition of any Official Party for the 75^th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy at Juno Beach on 6 June 2019,…

Wed, 01/16/2019 - 12:00

Reprinted from The East Kootenay News Online Weekly 15 January 2019

The Canadian Army is establishing a greater presence in the City…

A member of the Iraqi security forces, under supervision of a Canadian Armed Forces instructor with the Route Clearance Package Training Team, conducts vehicle maintenance on the “Badger” – a military vehicle used to investigate possible IED’s after an initial screening in northern Iraq, November 2018. Photo: Op IMPACT Imaging

Tue, 01/15/2019 - 12:00

Reprinted from The Maple Leaf Jan 14, 2019

Article by Captain Matt Clancey, RCPTT Troop Commander

“We’re here to develop Iraqi solutions suitable to…