The CMEA recently received this email that may be of interest to some of our members, especially those currently drawing a pension or the families of deceased pensioners.

L’AGMC a récemment reçu ce courriel qui pourrait intéresser certains de nos membres, en particulier ceux qui touchent actuellement une pension ou les familles de retraités décédés.

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Your Name:  MICHEL DRAPEAU

On 15 August 2024, the Colonel Commandant. Major General D. Benjamin, CMM, CD (Ret') hosted, Mrs Shirley O'Connell, at a luncheon to express the Canadian Military Engineers' appreciation for her work ars as the Izzy Doll Mama.

MGen Benjamin took this occasion to induct Mrs O'Connell into the Order of the Pukka Sapper. Following is the text of this honour:  

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

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

On 6 June 1944, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy (France) to open the way to Germany from the West. Victory in the Normandy campaign would come at a terrible cost. The Canadians suffered the most casualties of any division in the 21^st British Army Group.

CMEA Members,

Applications for the CMEA Bursary Program 2024 are open to CMEA members and their dependents. Applications must be received before 31 August 2024. See the CMEA website for additional information: CMEA Bursary Program | Canadian Military Engineers (cmea-agmc.ca)

CHIMO!

Canvet Publication’s digital Veterans Benefits Guide 2024 is a user-friendly electronic publication designed to help veterans and currently serving military personnel get benefits to which they are entitled. The guide is an informative resource for veterans and those assisting them to answer questions and navigate the paperwork when applying for benefits. Included are helpful tips on eligibility, how to apply, coverage, historic background and up-to-date benefit rates.