CME Family Retirements

The CMEA posts a notice of the retirement of all members of the CME family as soon as we are notified. If there is a function marking the retirement, we will need the time, date, place, cost and the name and contact details for the organizer.  It is expected units will initiate appropriate steps to ensure all members of the CME family are duly recognised on completing their service.

You can search our list of retired members by year or by name. Our current records go back to 2006. If you find any errors or omissions in your retirement details or those of another Engineer, let us know and we will fix them.  If you retired before 2006 and want your retirement details posted, send the details to us.  We need the full name, rank, decorations, date of retirement and if possible, a biography of all retiring or retired members. 

Writing a good retirement narrative is an important task and should not be taken lightly.  We owe our departing comrades an appropriate good-bye, thank you and best wishes for the future when they leave.  A narrative reflecting their service, sacrifices and achievements should be recorded and made available to friends and family. Click here for a short guideline that should prove useful if you are the person who has been assigned the honoured task of writing a comrade's retirement narrative.

Retirement Certificates are distributed by the CME Adjutant.  Members requesting these certificates are to complete, save and email the downloadable form below to the CME Adjt  at CMEAdjtGMC@forces.gc.ca.

If there are errors in any retirement notice or if you do not want your retirement details published on our site please contact the Webmaster

MCpl/Cplc A.J.L. Fruch

After almost 10 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MCpl Andrew Fruch will retire on 01 March 2021.  A Depart with Dignity ceremony will not take place due to COVID restrictions. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI by e-mail.OPI:  Sgt A.G. Smith, email: Adam.Smith3@Forces.gc.ca…

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MCpl/Cplc A.J.L. Fruch

MWO/Adjum D.D. Covert, CD

After more than 25 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO Daniel Covert, CD, will retire on 01 March 2021. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to WO M.J. Richard at: Mike.Richard@forces.gc.ca.


MWO Daniel Covert joined the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment in Peterborough, ON, while in high school.…

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MWO/Adjum D.D. Covert, CD

WO/Adj C.E. Warner, CD

After more than 40 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, WO Terry Warner, CD, retired on 01 March 2021. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to WO (Ret’d) C.E. Warner at Terry.Warner@sympatico.ca.


A year into the pandemic, after a career that…

WO/Adj C.E. Warner, CD

MCpl/Cplc C.J.L. St-Denis, CD

MCpl Claude St-Denis will retire from the CAF on 28 Feb (his birthday!) 2021 after 27 plus years of loyal and dedicated service to Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Engineers. At Claude’s request, close friends and colleagues are welcome to attend his Depart with Dignity function on 25 February 2021 at 1300 hrs at CE. Dress will be dress of the day or civilian casual. Congratulatory messages and anecdotes can be sent to Sgt S.C. Gallant at…

MCpl // Cplc Claude St. Denis, CD

Maj D.J. Callaghan, CD

Maj D.J. Callaghan, CD, will retire on 22 February 2021 after more than 33 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch.  Anecdotes and retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI, Maj C.D. Gagnon at: Christian.Gagnon4@forces.gc.ca.


Major Dan Callaghan was born in Hamilton ON, and raised in Burlington and Thunder…

Maj D.J. Callaghan, CD

WO/Adj M.C.J. Chiarot, CD

After more than 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer (CME) Branch, WO Josée Chiarot, CD, will retire on 19 February 2021.  In accordance with the provincial rules on COVID-19, WO Chiarot will not have a Depart with Dignity Ceremony. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI via e-mail. OPI:  WO Bernard Marchand, email at 

WO/Adj R.S. McGraw, CD

WO Randy McGraw, CD - Geomatics Technician will be retiring from the CAF, on 8 Feb 2021, after 22 + years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch. Randy will be honoured at a virtual DWD ceremony on 5 Feb 2021 @ 1100 via Microsoft Teams.  A link to the virtual DWD ceremony will be released for anyone who wishes to attend. Please send all congratulations msg or anecdote to: WO Chris Fernandez-Ledon, MCE Ottawa, at …

WO/Adj R.S. McGraw, CD

FR3 (Platoon Chief) Patrick Anderson, CD

Patrick will retire from the CFB Halifax Fire Department on the 3 Feb 2021 after 14 years of employment at the CFB Halifax Fire Department and a total of 36 years of loyal and dedicated service to Canada and the Fire Service.

Patrick enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces in Halifax, Nova Scotia on 7 Jul 1986. He graduated from the RCR Battle Infantry Training School in Nov 1986 and was posted to CFB London as a member of Charles Company. During…

FR3 (Platoon Chief) Patrick Anderson, CD

CWO/Adjuc GG Simpkin, CD

After more than 38 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (11 years), and the Canadian Military Engineers (27 years), Chief Warrant Officer G. G. Simpkin will retire on 1 February 2021. Due to the current situation, a DWD gathering is not permitted. Congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and best wishes may be sent to Annie.Desjardins2@…

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CWO // Adjuc GG Simpkin, CD

Cpl K.D. Krieger

After more than 11 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces, serving with the Royal Canadian Engineers as a Construction Technician, Corporal Kyle Krieger retired on 29 January 2021. Congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and best wishes may be sent to Chris.Couture@forces.gc.ca


Corporal Krieger joined the Engineers in October of 2009. He was posted to Gagetown, New…

Cpl T.R.P. Myers, CD

Cpl Thomas Myers, CD, retired on 26 January 2021 after more than 13 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch. Anecdotes and retirement wishes may be sent to Sgt S.P. Powell at Steve.Powell@forces.gc.ca no later than 12 February 2021.

MWO/Adjum D.J. Hodd, CD

Master Warrant Officer Daniel J. Hodd will retire from the CAF on 15 January 2021 after 30 plus years of loyal and dedicated service to Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces, and the Royal Canadian Engineers. At Dan’s request, friends and colleagues are welcome to attend his Depart with Dignity presentation function which will take place on the 15 January 2021 at 1300 hrs at the Oromocto Legion. Dress will be dress of the day or civilian casual. Congratulatory…

MWO/Adjum D.J. Hodd, CD

MCpl B.W. Mielke, CD

After 16 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, MCpl Brad Mielke, CD, will retire on 11 January 2022. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to Sgt K.R. Dewald at Kyle.Dewald@forces.gc.ca.


MCpl Mielke grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan. He joined the Reserves…

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Maj Y Tardif, MSM, CD

After more than 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Maj Yanick Tardif retired on 07 December 2020. Due to the current situation, a DWD gathering is not permitted. Congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and best wishes may be sent to LCdr A. Davies at Andrew.Davies2@forces.gc.ca

Maj Y Tardif, MSM, CD

LGen/Lgén C.T. Whitecross, CMM, MSM, CD

UPDATE The Depart with Dignity ceremony for LGen Whitecross will take place on 07 July 2022 from 14:30 hrs to 17:30 hrs in main dining room of the Army Officers’ Mess, 149 Somerset St, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0H7, 613-236-0186. An attendance fee of $15 will be charged at the door for a buffet of assorted sandwiches, veggies & dip, cheese platter, dessert, and coffee and tea. The capacity limit of the Mess has been lifted. Masks must be worn while moving and…

LGen/Lgén C.T. Whitecross, CMM, MSM, CD

Capt D.J.R. Marcoux, CD

Captain Derek Marcoux will retire from the CAF on 30 November 2020 after more than 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces, and the Royal Canadian Engineers. A Depart with Dignity will take place on the 27 November 2020. For more information, please contact Capt S.J. Baker. Congratulatory messages and anecdotes can be sent to Capt S.J. Baker at Stuart.Baker@…

Capt D.J.R. Marcoux, CD

Maj M.C. Phillips, CD

After more than 41 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Major Mark Phillips will retire from the CAF on 25 November 2020.  Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a confirmed Depart with Dignity event has yet to be finalized but if restrictions permit and a suitable venue is available, it will be held on 27 November 2020 with limited attendance permitted. If you wish to participate in Mark's parting gift,…

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Maj M.C. Phillips, CD

Maj C.S. Anderson, CD

Major Christopher S. Anderson will retire from the CAF on 12 November 2020 after 29 plus years of loyal and dedicated service to Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Engineers. At Chris’s request, friends and colleagues are welcome to attend his Depart with Dignity function on 12 November 2020 at 1300 hrs at the Oromocto Pizza Delight Bunker. Dress will be dress of the day or civilian casual. Congratulatory messages and anecdotes can be sent to WO…

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WO/Adj J.B. Malysheff, CD

After 41 years and 107 days of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces with 11 years to the Canadian Military Engineers, WO John Malysheff will retire from the CAF on 19 October 2020. Anecdotes and retirement wishes may be sent to MWO C.A. Watts at Craig.Watts@forces.gc.ca

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LCol/Lcol J.D.D. Chartrand, CD

After more than 23 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, LCol Joel Chartrand will retire from the CAF on 16 October 2020.  Due to current gathering limitations, a small DWD ceremony will be held at NDHQ Carling Campus Ottawa on 16 Oct 20. Attendance will, unfortunately, be limited to invitees only. Congratulatory letters and anecdotes can be sent to Maj Dave Jane at …

LCol/Lcol J.D.D. Chartrand, CD

Adjum/MWO J. Tremblay, CD

After 22 years and 14 days of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO Jimmy Tremblay, CD will retire 30 September 2020.  A DWD ceremony will be held at a later date when the situation permits.  Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to Capt Michel Cantin, at Michel.Cantin@forces.gc.ca

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Capt BJ Henderson, CD

Captain Barry Henderson will be retiring from the CAF after 43 years of service. A Departure with Dignity Ceremony is plan on 30 Sept 2020 between 11h00-12h00 inside 1 CAD Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba. If you plan to attend please advise Major David Smith (DJS) via email: david.smith6@forces.gc.ca. Please forward any congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and farewell messages to Maj Smith as well.…

Lcol/LCol Denis Gouge, CD

After more than 37 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, LCol Denis Gouge will retire from the CAF on 30 September 2020.  Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a closed Depart with Dignity event will be held on 25 September 2020 with the 34 CER CO and his immediate family only. Anecdotes and retirement wishes may be sent to Capt D. Lagrange at …

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Lcol/LCol Denis Gouge, CD

MCpl/Cplc T.A.W. MacDonald, CD

After more than 18 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer (CME) Branch, MCpl Todd McDonald, CD, will retire 28 September 2020. At the member’s request, a gathering will be held during the month of October 2020, once his retirement certificates have been received. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI:  MWO Morgan MacDonald, email at …

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MCpl/Cplc T.A.W. MacDonald, CD

Maj Raoul Tremblay, CD

After over 35 years of dedicated service within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Maj R.J.L. (Raoul) Tremblay, CD will retire on September 23rd, 2020. As a result of limitations due to coronavirus, Maj Tremblay has chosen not to have a DWD. Instead, an informal ceremony has been organized for 9 July 2020 at SHAPE to honour his career alongside his family. OPI: LCol David Burbridge,  

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Maj Raoul Tremblay, CD

WO/Adj W.J. Adamczyk, CD

After more than 39 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, WO Wayne Adamczyk will retire on 22 Sep 2020 at 17 Wing Winnipeg. Anecdotes, congratulatory messages, and pictures can be sent to Sgt Hickie: George.Hickie@forces.gc.ca.

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In July 1981, I joined…

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WO/Adj W.J. Adamczyk, CD

WO/Adj J. Nason, CD

After more than 19 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer (CME) Branch, WO Jory Nason, CD, will retire 14 September 2020. At the member’s request, a gathering will held during the month of October 2020, once his retirement certificates have been received. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI:  MWO Morgan MacDonald, email at …

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WO/Adj J. Nason, CD

MGen/Mgén J.S. Sirois, OMM, CD

After 38 years of dedicated service, Major-General Sirois will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 13 September, 2020.  During almost four decades, MGen Sirois has served in many command positions, from Tp Comd to CO of 5 CER, as a Formation Comd as Comd 5 Area Support Group and as the Chief Military Engineer.  In addition to Regular Force employment, he has also served as a Regular Support Staff Officer with 9 Field…

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MGen/Mgén J.S. Sirois, OMM, CD

Maj Garrett Aucoin, CD

After 15 plus years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Major Garrett Aucoin will retire on 9 Sept 2020 and transition into an infrastructure position within The Correctional Service of Canada. There will be a small DWD lunch on 12 Aug 2020 at a local establishment (location TBC) in Medicine Hat, AB.  Attendees are requested to advise the event planner (Dana Davis-…

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Maj Garrett Aucoin, CD

CWO/Adjuc Alain Guimond, MMM, CD

Chief Warrant Officer Alain Guimond will retire on 4 September 2020, the first day of his 38th year of loyal and dedicated service to Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces. 

CWO Alain Guimond joined the Canadian Forces on September 1983 in Rimouski, Quebec.

Throughout his career, CWO Guimond served at all ranks level from Sapper to CWO in Combat Engineer Regiments. He also served at Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (CFSME)…

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CWO/Adjuc ALAIN GUIMOND, MMM, CD

MWO/Adjum B.A. Robar, CD

MWO Brad Robar will retire from the CAF on the 03 September 2020 with more than 25 years of loyal and dedicated service, 20 years of which were with the Canadian Military Engineers. MWO Robar will enjoy retirement with his family in the Middleton area. He wishes to thank everyone with whom he worked over the years and for the laughs and good times he had. Most importantly, he wishes to thank his wife, Shawna, and son, Dylan, for their outstanding support during his career…

MWO/Adjum B.A. Robar, CD

CWO/Adjuc Gordon Aitken, CD

After 36 plus years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, CWO Gordon Aitken will retire on 31 Aug 2020. There will be a DwD ceremony on Thursday 20 August 2020, 1400 hrs. Location of the ceremony to be determined. Attendees are requested to advise the OPI of their planned attendance to this event NLT 14 August 2020.  Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to Capt Jean-Philippe Béland at …

CWO/Adjuc Gordon Aitken, CD

WO/Adj RW MacDonald, CD

After more than 36 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Warrant Officer R.W. MacDonald retired on 31 August 2020. Due to the current situation, a DWD gathering is not permitted. Congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and best wishes may be sent to MWO Allan Long at Allan.Long@forces.gc.ca.

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WO/Adj RW MacDonald, CD

WO/Adj L.M. Connell, CD

After almost 2 decades (19 years) of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, WO Les Connell (CE Supt) has retired from the CAF on 04 August 2020. WO Connell will be promoted to the rank of civilian, as he has accepted a Public Service Position as the Senior Electrical Engineering technician at 1 Engineer Support unit. Anecdotes and Retirement wishes may be sent to MWO Thivierge via …

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WO/Adj L.M. Connell, CD

WO/Adj R.T. Innes, CD

After more than 33 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, WO Rory Innes, CD, retired on 21 July 2020. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to CWO D.L. Payne at Douglas.Payne@forces.gc.ca. Please contact CWO Payne for information on the DwD ceremony being held this…

MWO Mike Pletsch CD

MWO Mike Pletsch will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 15 July 2020 after 34+ years of service.

MWO Mike Pletsch joined the CAF in June 1986 on the YTEP program. After recruit training was completed in Cornwallis it was off to Borden for his QL3. His first posting was to Cold Lake AB where he completed his OJT 4, QL5 and OSQ AB training and a rank change in 1990 to Cpl. In 1992 MWO Pletsch was posted to HMCS Halifax, for his first 3 years’…

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MWO Mike Pletsch CD

Colonel R.B. Irwin M.S.C, C.D.

1. AFTER OVER 36 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, COLONEL BRIAN IRWIN WILL RETIRE FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON 26 JUNE, 2020.

2. COLONEL IRWIN BEGAN HIS MILITARY SERVICE IN 1983 AS A MEMBER OF THE PRIMARY RESERVE FIELD ENGINEER SQUADRON IN HIS HOME TOWN OF OTTAWA. THE FOLLOWING YEAR HE TRANSFERRED TO THE REGULAR FORCE WHERE HE COMPLETED POST-SECONDARY STUDIES AT ROYAL ROADS MILITARY COLLEGE AND THE ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA, …

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Colonel R.B. Irwin M.S.C, C.D.

CWO/Adjuc Gilles Caouette, PMP, CD

After 35 plus years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, CWO Gilles Caouette will retire on 17 June 2020 . An informal lunch will be scheduled once the COVID-19 restrictions for Vancouver Island allow it.  Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI, WO Scott Funk,  SCOTT.FUNK@forces.gc.ca

CWO/Adjuc Gilles Caouette, PMP, CD

WO/Adj Rodney Milburn, CD

After more than 39 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces with more than 33 years to the Canadian Military Engineers, WO Rodney Milburn retired from the CAF on 22 April 2020.  A Depart with Dignity event was held on 23 May 2020.

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After over 39 years of service to Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces, Warrant Officer Rodney Milburn will retire on 22 April 2020.…

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MWO Ryan Vincent, CD

MWO Ryan Vincent, CD, will retire from the National Defence Fire Service on 21 March 2020 after 24 years of service in Canada, Former Republic of Yugoslavia and Afghanistan.

MWO Ryan Vincent joined the Canadian Armed Forces in November 1995 as an Infantryman in Victoria, British Columbia.  After completion of basic training in St.Jean, Quebec, and the PPCLI Battle School In Wainwright, Alberta, he was posted to 3 PPCLI in Edmonton AB. …

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MWO Ryan Vincent, CD

WO/Adj R.D. MacArthur, CD

After more than 22 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Warrant Officer Ryan MacArthur retired on 17 Mar 2020.  A Depart with Dignity Ceremony will take place in the Edmonton area (venue TBD due to COVID), on 06 1400 Nov 2020. Attendees are requested to advise the OPI of their planned attendance NLT 29 Oct, 2020.  Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI by e-mail.…

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LCol André Desrochers

LCol André Desrochers will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 10 March 2020 after 33 years of service.  At the members request, no DWD will take place. Please forward any congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and farewell messages to Mr. Pierre Belisle (pierre.belisle@forces.gc.ca).

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I was born in Rouyn-Noranda,…

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LCol André Desrochers

MWO Robert "Bobby" Gale

After 34 plus years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, MWO Robert (Bobby) Gale will retire on the 9 Aug 2020 . There will be an informal lunch on 23 April 2020 at Ye’s Buffet 616 St. James St, Winnipeg, MB.  Attendees are requested to advise the OPI of their planned attendance to this event NLT 16 April 2020 . Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI: MWO Cory Gill, Email at …

MWO Robert "Bobby" Gale

WO/Adj T.L. Gibson, CD

After more than 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, WO Troy Gibson retired from the CAF on 03 March 2020. Congratulatory letters and anecdotes can be sent to Sgt J.S. Morin at Sebastien.Morin3@forces.gc.ca

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WO Gibson joined…

WO/Adj T.L. Gibson, CD

LCol Gilles Guignard, CD

Second Retirement

A message from Mr Gilles Guignard:

Distinguished Ladies and Gentleman

After 43+ years of service in the Army Reserves, CAF and the Public Service which included 20 years in Ottawa with almost half that time spent in ADM(IE) along with four Air Force and two Navy postings, I am formally announcing my retirement from DND. Making this decision was a difficult one but the timing is right with the recent…

LCol Guignard - unofficial photo