Both Iraq and Kuwait achieved independence in the 20th century. The relationship between the two countries, however, had not been smooth. Iraq had long felt that Kuwait was really a part of Iraq and that Kuwaiti oil rigs were illegally tapping into Iraqi oil fields. In the late 1980s, tensions grew and relations became much worse. On 2 August 1990, the situation came to a head when Iraqi forces invaded Kuwait and quickly took control of its much smaller neighbour.
The…
Posted on behalf of LCol D.A. Doran, MMM, CD, Deputy Director, Royal Canadian Engineers – Reserves:
I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank CWO Scott Doyle for serving as the RCE (Reserve) Chief Warrant Officer for several years. Scott filled the role of senior technical advisor to the Deputy Director RCE (Reserve) and was instrumental in providing key inputs to the RCE throughout his tenure. Scott was able to leverage his years of experience as a Class…
11 May 2021 - Rouyn-Noranda (QC) - National Defense / Canadian Armed Forces
34 Combat Engineer Regiment (34 RGC) will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Rouyn-Noranda Detachment, known as 9 Engineer Squadron (9EG), starting at 10:30 am, Saturday, 15 May 2021. For health reasons, dignitaries, former members, and the population of Abitibi-Témiscamingue will not be admitted to
the training sites. However, the celebrations will be broadcast via the Facebook page of…
La famille du 34 RGC tient à féliciter notre Col (H) Jennifer Stoddart pour son intronisation en tant que chevalière de l’Ordre national du Québec. Cet honneur rend hommage à son excellence et son apport à la société qui ont fait rayonner le Québec.
*** CHIMO!
The 34 CER family would like to congratulate our Col (H) Jennifer Stoddart on her induction as a Knight of the national Order of Quebec. This honor pays tribute to her excellence and contribution to society, which has…
In this Issue:
Newly Appointed President’s Report
Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel Roland Krueger, CD Completes his Term
Exercises
1725 RCAC Cadet Corps
D-Day Commemoration
Membership
39 CER Association Contacts
Major General Daniel Benjamin, CMM, CD, (Ret’d) has become our new Colonel-Commandant and expresses his pride and honour in accepting this appointment. A brief biography is attached.
Le major général Daniel Benjamin, CMM, CD, (ret) est devenu notre nouveau colonel-commandant et exprime sa fierté et son honneur en acceptant cette nomination. Une brève biographie est jointe.
To all,
I am very pleased to have been given the opportunity to work with all of you furthering the CMEA and it has been a great pleasure. There have been so many victories over the last six years. Keep up the good work and over the next months I will determine my next steps in serving the CME.
Chimo,
Steve
29 April 2021
Members of the CME family, 29 April is considered the birth date of the CME. This date recognizes a number of factors both pre- and post-unification and is based on 29 April 1936, when Permanent and Non-Permanent Engineers were united under one badge. In recognition ....
(Francais en suite)
26 April 2021
Dear members of the Canadian Military Engineer family, I write this letter to all members of the CME family on the eve of transferring my duties to a fine Engineer, Major-General (Ret’d) Daniel Benjamin. He is most capable and will serve you well ...
(Francais en suite)
About a week ago, 15-year old Gabriela Oliveira, stepdaughter of Major Wayne 'Dez' Desjardins, MB, MSM, CD (Ret'd), was struck down when she was legally and safely crossing the road. Gabby’s recovery will be slow and lengthy, she likely has been robbed of a great portion of her teenage years and her brain injuries may potentially affect her for the rest of her life. By good fortune, a family neighbour started a GoFundMe campaign on Gabby’s behalf. If you look at the…
