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BGen Carignan: An Army Frame of Mind

By Anne Duggan, Army Public Affairs Article / June 15, 2016 / Project number: 16-0147 Ottawa, Ontario Now a Brigadier-General, Jennie Carignan’s first steps in the Canadian Army (CA) were made with new challenges in mind. Literally. “My… more...
Brigadier-General Jennie Carignan, the commanding officer of Task Force Kandahar Engineer Regiment, takes a break in her Light Armoured Vehicle III in the District of Arghandab, Afghanistan in June 2010./Le Bgén Jennie Carignan, alors commandant du régiment de génie de la Force opérationnelle Kandahar, prend une pause dans son véhicule blindé léger III dans le district d’Arghandab, en Afghanistan, en juin 2010.

Invictus Games Nominations

We have recently learned that nominations are being taken for the Invictus Games.  Information and applications are attached. (Francais en suite) Follow the Sapper! Chimo! Nous avons récemment appris que les candidatures pour les… more...

Update CMEA Engineer in Need Support - Sgt Larry Ramore (Ret'd)

by CWO RG Swift Sgt Larry Ramore retired from the CAF in 2009 after serving with the Engrs for over 24 years (Cbt Engr and Constr Tech at 4 ESR). Over the years, he developed chronic back and neck pain, as well as Crohn’s Disease. He had… more...
Col Comdt Steve Irwin, Larry Ramore and Branch CWO Ron Swift

New Recipient - CMEA Commendation - MWO Jim Harris (Ret'd)

MASTER WARRANT OFFICER JIM HARRIS, CD (RET’D) The Canadian Military Engineers Association recognizes the contributions of Master Warrant Officer Jim Harris, CD (Ret’d) for his vision in the formation of the Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack… more...
New Recipient - CMEA Commendation - Branch CWO Ron Swift, MWO Jim Harris (Ret'd) and Col Comdt Steve Irwin

2884 Royal Canadian Engineer Cadets Honored

Reprinted from: http://www.thechronicle-online.com/   7 June 2016 The 2884 Royal Canadian Engineers Cadet Corps recently held an inspection and review at the Glencoe Arena. The corps which attracts members from both western… more...
2884 RCE Cadet Corps March Past 7 June 2016

Sapper Officer Becomes World's First Combat Arms General

Colonel Jennie Carignan will become the world's first combat arms general later this month when she is promoted to Brigadier General.  McLean's magazine has written an extensive story about her at http://www.macleans.ca/news… more...
Col Jennie Carignan

Where Mitchell Won his Victoria Cross

By LCol RE Crane   Seizing on a recent opportunity during a visit to Europe in May 2016, Major-General Paul Wynnyk and Lieutenant-Colonel Erik Crane plus some adventurous friends had a chance to find and visit a site of significance… more...
Major-General Paul Wynnyk and Lieutenant-Colonel Erik Crane at the Canal de l'Escaut

14 CES Attends Deployment for Training at Fort Indiantown Gap

14 Construction Engineering Squadron (CES) attended Deployment for Training (DFT) in Fort Indiantown Gap, PA (FTIG) on 12-26 May, 2016. The squadron sent equal representation from each of its four CE Reserve flights - 91 CEF Gander, 143… more...

IE FOCUS Spring 2016

In this issue We are fully operational: A message from the ADM Full Operational Capability at ADM(IE): something worth celebrating! Integrated project delivery IEBM has a roadmap! Architecture and engineering standards and guidelines… more...
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Bridging Exercise in the Anse au Foulon

Article by Lt Isabelle Provost, UPAR, 35 CER During the weekend of April 29 to May 1, about 40 engineers of the 35 Combat Engineer Regiment (CER) built a floating bridge in the Anse au Foulon to maintain their bridging capability.… more...
WO Miso Zekanovic directs the placement of the floating bridge to moor it on the shore of the Anse au Foulon // L’adjudant Miso Zekanovic dirige le pont flottant afin de pouvoir l’accoster sur la rive de l’Anse au Foulon. Photo : Lt Isabelle Provost