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The Liz Hoffman Memorial Commendation is an annual commendation that serves to recognize Canadian Armed Forces members, civilian employees and family members who go the extra mile and exceed expectations in helping their colleagues resolve a difficult…

Colonel Jason Galuga, a local Mayor and Lise Galuga

In honour of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, the Defence Attaché of Canada in France, Colonel Jason Galuga, and the…

Sapper Léopold Thibeault

On 1 February, the funeral for Sapper Léopold Thibeault was held - he died on 10 January at the age of 105 years. The many eulogies during the funeral illustrated what an exceptional person Sapper Thibeault was - a long life filled with many loved ones.

A veteran of…

BGen Benjamin, Luc Naud, David Burke

Today at the annual Ottawa Conference Mr Luc Naud from TD-Monnex presented a cheque to the Colonel Commandant and the CMEA Executive Director. These funds are generated through the CMEA's affinity and sponsorship agreement with TD-Monnex and are used to…

3 CDTC Small Arms Trainer C7A2 rifles relay. Photo supplied by RPOU (W) Wainwright

Article By Lt Sebastien Morin, Operations Officer, RPOD Wainwright

On November 28-29, 2024, the Real Property Operations Detachment (RPOD) Wainwright participated in the Annual Turkey Shoot in the Small Arms Simulator (SAT) as part of their…

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The Vimy Foundation is accepting applications for the 2025 Beaverbrook Vimy Prize, another exciting educational opportunity for youth. The deadline to apply is 12 March 2025.

The Beaverbrook Vimy Prize is an immersive program offered by The Vimy Foundation that gives…

(L-R) LCol Michael Veitch, CO 1 CER, MCpl (Retired) Jordan O’Brien, CWO Brian Leben, RSM 1 CER during the medal presentation at 1 CER. Photo by Sgt Mizanur Rahman, Sergeant at Arms 1 CER

Article by: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Program Officer

On 23 Jan 25, a unique and heartfelt medal presentation ceremony was held for retired MCpl Jordan O'Brien. Deployed on Operation Impact in 2019, MCpl O'Brien did not receive his General…

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

  • After more than 26 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch. Sgt J.G.M. Galarneau…
Garden of Gratitude

The city of Seoul, Korea has announced the development of a monument in the civic center of the city to honour veterans from each of the 22 nations 

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Meet the CME competitors on Team Canada for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. A biography for each athlete can be found on the Meet the Team website.