The Canadian Military Engineers Association

IE Focus - February 2017

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Published July 5, 2017

Special cranes, equipped with GPS technology are being used to accurately scoop up the top metre of sediment in areas that have been found to contain pollutants.

In this issue

Naval history at the bottom of Esquimalt Harbour
ADM(IE)’s Capt Véronique Jacques honoured at gala event in Toronto (Reprinted as a Chimo!)
CFHA at ADM(IE)
Alternative work arrangements can be good for your mental health
Marcel Erkelens: Planning Officer and car collector
Massive New Fleet Maintenance Facility at CFB Esquimalt

CWO Ron Swift Receives CME Branch Commendation

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Published July 4, 2017

CME Colonel Commandant, BGen Steve Irwin (Ret’d) and CME Branch CWO, CWO Ron Swift Presentation date: 9 June 2017, Ottawa

On 9 June 2017, BGen Steve Irwin (Ret'd), our Colonel Commandant, presented CWO Ron Swift with the CME Branch Commendation. CWO Swift will retire on 12 July this year after 35 years of service.

Certificate No 037 reads:

CWO Glenn Simpkin Appointed CME Branch CWO

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Published June 28, 2017

CWO G. Simpkin, CD (Incoming CME Branch CWO), MGen J.S. Sirois, OMM, CD (CAF Chief Military Engineer) and CWO R.G. Swift, CD (Outgoing CME Branch CWO) signing the Branch CWO change of appointment certificate

On 9 June 2017, CWO G. Simpkin, CD, was appointed the new Canadian Military Engineer Branch Chief Warrant Officer. He has assumed his new responsibility during the Change of Appointment ceremony presided over by the CAF Chief Military Engineer, MGen J.S. Sirois, OMM, CD.

Thomas Kirk Stewart, CD Receives DM Award

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Published June 28, 2017

This award recognises the contributions of civilian colleagues with exceptional talent and dedication, who have distinguished themselves through sustained and outstanding performance in the achievement of Defence priorities.

1 CER Ex SAFWAN SAPPER 2017

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Published June 22, 2017

By: Cpl Allen, T.D.

1 CER arrived in Chilliwack B.C. on 25 April 2017 ready to conduct engineer-specific training at the OPSEE training area. Several members of the regiment arrived the previous week. They were tasked with establishing the main camp and forming the support elements crucial for the success of the exercise.

June is National Aboriginal Month

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Published June 21, 2017

June is National Aboriginal Month. The National Aboriginal Veterans Monument in Ottawa commemorates the contributions of all Aboriginal peoples in war and peacekeeping operations from World War I to the present. At the bottom of this article you will see some ways to help honour our Aboriginal Sapper Veterans.