Colonel-Commandant Change of Appointment Ceremony 4 November 2021

An appropriate Change of Appointment Ceremony to thank BGen Steve Irwin for his service and to welcome MGen Daniel Benjamin into his new position was delayed by COVID-19. Finally, on 4 November 2021, MGen Kevin Horgan and CWO Stacy Merriam were able to make the change-over official.

In front of a small audience, the outgoing and incoming Colonel Commandants signed the appropriate certificates in the Carling Building.  As a way to cap a distinguished career, BGen Irwin also received the third clasp to his CD with his wife Deanna as a witness.  

Building a Career as a Construction Technician

The webpage Building a Career as a Construction Technician, tells the story of how Corporal Jeff Pesklevits, a Reserve Armoured Reconnaissance Crewman with the British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught’s Own) completed an occupational transfer to Construction Technician and is now is employed full-time (Class B) as a carpenter at 192 Construction Engineering Flight (CEF) in Aldergrove, British Columbia.

A Brief History of the All Sappers Memorial in Chilliwack BC

Almost a generation of new Sappers has not had the opportunity to view the All Sappers Memorial in Chilliwack since 1998 when the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering was re-located from Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack to CFB Gagetown. This memorial is our primary memorial and the following brief summary of its history is published during Remembrance Week 2021 as a reminder of this important part of the history and heritage of the Canadian Military Engineers.

Veterans' Week Message from Veterans Affairs to the CMEA

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The following was received from Veterans Affairs Canada:

Dear colleagues,
 
Every year, in the lead up to Remembrance Day, we mark Veterans’ Week from November 5 to 11. This week presents an opportunity for Canadians to honour those who have served our country in times of war, military conflict and peace. We recognize your organization’s commitment and support to Veterans and their families and thank you for your continued collaboration in promoting remembrance initiatives.

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