On 15 August 2024, the Colonel Commandant. Major General D. Benjamin, CMM, CD (Ret') hosted, Mrs Shirley O'Connell, at a luncheon to express the Canadian Military Engineers' appreciation for her work ars as the Izzy Doll Mama.
MGen Benjamin took this occasion to induct Mrs O'Connell into the Order of the Pukka Sapper. Following is the text of this honour:
Mrs Shirley O'Connell has been the "Izzy Doll Mama" for almost 20 years. In this role, she has helped bring…
Article by: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Operations Officer
Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Gagetown is recognized as the centre of excellence for the delivery of Army-specific training. CFB Gagetown trains soldiers in the infantry, armour, artillery, tactics, and engineering. In addition to offering individual and collective training, they also provide training in advanced leadership. Soldiers across Canada train at CFB Gagetown for career development and to establish…
Article By: Capt Kyle Ho
As the posting season approaches, transitions mark the arrival of new faces and the departure of seasoned veterans within Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU-W). This year's posting season brings a wave of change, with notable arrivals like Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Craig Watts, Lieutenant Sebastien Morin, Captain Benjamin Campbell and Major Duncan Cornish.
CWO Craig Watts joined the CAF in July 2001 as an electrical distribution…
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The CME would like to announce the release or retirement of the following members (no biographies submitted):
After more than 36 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sgt M.J. Kuruliak, CD, retired on 28 June 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to Maj J.P. Dumont at guy.dumont@forces.gc.ca
After more than 31 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed…
Article by MWO Jason Swanson, RP Ops Det Cold Lake SM
Capt Cook was promoted to Captain on 24 May 24, by Det Cold Lake OC Maj Joel Weatherby.
Capt Cook recently commissioned from the ranks as a Sgt and was attached to RP Ops Cold Lake until completing his Phase training. On completion of his training, he returned to Cold Lake to continue working in RP Ops. During his time in Cold Lake, Capt Cook has been the Requirements Officer (RO) and the Operations…
Article by Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) HQ Operations Officer
On 12 Jun, employees of Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU-W) Headquarters gathered to celebrate the retirement for one of their teammates. Lee Campbell joined the public service in March 2009. Lee’s career as a public servant has been defined by her unwavering dedication to service.
In the final chapter of her service, Lee dedicated the last six years of her career to RPOU-W, where she served as the Executive…
By: Capt. Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) HQ Operations Officer
In the heart of Edmonton, the spirit of cultural diversity shines brightly, thanks in large part to the tireless efforts of the Edmonton Taiwanese Association (ETA) and its’ volunteers. As Asian Heritage Month unfolded this past May, many non-profit organizations embarked on a journey to showcase the proud traditions of Asian cultures.
Real Property Operations Unit (West), Operations Officer, Captain Kyle Ho is a proud…
By: Capt. Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) HQ Operations Officer
Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU(W)), Operations Officer Capt Kyle Ho was deployed 10 May 2023 on Operation Lentus (Op LENTUS) as the Sergeant Major. This specific Op LENTUS was comprised of 127 Super Squadron (Sqn), 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER) augmentees by 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (1 CMBG) and was responsible for battling the Eagle Complex Wildfire. Upon arrival, as the encroaching fire posed too…
