Reprinted from National Defence News March 3, 2017 – Ottawa

Brigadier-General Daniel MacIsaac assumed command of Joint Task Force-Iraq (JTF-I) at a ceremony today at Camp Canada in Kuwait. Rear-Admiral Bob Auchterlonie, Deputy Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command, presided over the ceremony.

Taking over as Commander of JTF-I from Brigadier-General Shane Brennan, Brigadier-General MacIsaac will command Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel deployed on Operation IMPACT, Canada’s military contribution to the Global Coalition against Daesh.

The recent Exercise NIHILO SAPPER, designed to allow military engineers to practice their skills, was conducted in Northern New Brunswick over a 20-day period. The exercise set a new training precedent for 4 Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR), as members conquered challenging engineering feats, expanded the regiment's operational capabilities, and strengthened community relations throughout the region.

These six successful applicants received a bursary cheque of $1,000 towards their post-secondary academic program (from East to West).

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On the 3^rd of February 2017, 5 CER, 35 CER and 34 CER members deployed to the Valcartier training areas for exercise SAPEUR BLANC 2017. During this exercise, in which the main training phase ran from 3 to 9 February 2017, the troops conducted varied engineer specific training, which was divided into two parts; technical training and tactical training. The tactical component aimed to develop and maintain the basic engineer and soldier skills needed to survive and operate in austere territory.

February 7, 2017 – Victoria, British Columbia – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

Approximately 100 divers from across the Canadian Army, as well as NATO Allies, will participate in Exercise ROGUISH BUOY 2017 near the city of Victoria, British Columbia, from February 7 to 26, 2017.

Ottawa, 31 January 2017