By Capt Matt Sukstorf, 19 Wing Fire Chief

24 Oct – 23 Nov 2016

by Cpl MJ Lelievre, 2 CER

With a military exercise coming for 2CMBG (Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group), 2CER (Combat Engineer Regiment) HET (Heavy Equipment Troop) is looked towards to support Regimental Exercise STORMING SAPPER and Brigade Exercise STORMING BEAR. During the exercises, HET has been tasked with the expansion of the compound and support to the Field Squadrons. 2 CER HET is capable of overcoming any challenges that 2 CMBG sends our way.

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 CEF Lunenburg, 144 CEF Pictou, 192 CEF Aldergrove – to conduct training at FTIG. A total of 30 members from 14 CES attended the DFT.

Written by Capt Nicholas Bonderoff, OC 46 ES, 38 CER

During two weeks in September 2016, members of 38 Combat Engineer Regiment (CER) constructed a Pedestrian Suspension Bridge across the Moose Jaw River completing the Trans Canada Trail through Saskatchewan.

100th Anniversary of the Arrival of THE CANADIAN FORESTRY CORPS in the Aquitaine Region of France in the Summer of 1917

The Chief of Military Personnel recently announced the following promotions, appointments and retirements for colonels and RCN captains.  He wished deepest appreciation for the service and sacrifices of those moving on to retirement, and offered heartfelt congratulations and sincerest best wishes to those taking on new appointments and new responsibilities.(CANFORGEN 042/17)

Among those listed are the following CME officers:

The Canadian Armed Forces Chief Military Engineer, MGen J.S. Sirois,  is pleased to announce the appointment of CWO Glenn Simpkin as the Canadian Military Engineer Branch Chief Warrant Officer effective APS 2017.

Chimo!

By 2Lt Imad Sabri

On 24 November 2016, the Women’s Executive Network held a gala event in Toronto to unveil their list of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women 2016.

We are proud to share that ADM(IE) member, Capt Véronique Jacques, Combat Engineer Officer and Deputy Commanding Officer, Real Property Operations Detachment (St-Jean) is on this year’s list.

In this issue

• Naval history at the bottom of Esquimalt Harbour
• ADM(IE)’s Capt Véronique Jacques honoured at gala event in Toronto (Reprinted as a Chimo!)
• CFHA at ADM(IE)
• Alternative work arrangements can be good for your mental health
• Marcel Erkelens: Planning Officer and car collector
• Massive New Fleet Maintenance Facility at CFB Esquimalt