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C&E Branch Mess Dinners Cancellation

May 21, 2020 | 0 comments

Dear C&E Family, We regret to inform you that the following Mess Dinners have been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions: C&E NCR Mess Dinner; and ROSEN Mess Dinner. As of yet, future events such as the C&E Week Mess Dinners for officers and NCMs remain in the planning phase. The Branch Office will continue to provide updates as the situation progresses. Views: 1

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Branch Leader Change-of-Appointment Ceremony

May 14, 2020 | 4 comments

Branch Leader Change-of-Appointment Ceremony National Defence Headquarters (NDHQ) On Tuesday, 12 May 2020, Major-General François Chagnon, OMM, MSM, CD, Late RCCS officially relinquished his appointment as C&E Branch Leader and transferred the position to Brigadier-General James Lambert, CD, Late RCCS. The small ceremony was attended by the Colonel Commandant: Brigadier-General Kevin O’Keefe (Retired); the Branch Advisor: Colonel Stephane Roy; and the Branch Chief: Chief Warrant Officer Gilles Philibert. MGen Chagnon held the office of the Branch Leader during his tenure as COS(IM), CAF J6, and Cyber Force Commander. During his time, he set in motion a series of Branch initiatives such as the revised Branch Standing Orders (BSO), the Strategic Outlook (3-5 year event management plan), and ordered the re-drafting of governance documents needed to guide the varied roles and appointments in the C&E Family such as the Senate and Branch Advisory Council (BAC). BGen Lambert assumes the role of Branch Leader and senior serving Signal Officer as he takes the appointment of Director General Information Management Operations (DGIMO). BGen Lambert brings a wealth of experience and capability to the appointment: his more recent portfolio includes Commandant of CFSCE, Commander of 7 Communication Group, Deputy DG Cyberspace, and DG Intelligence […]

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214 Sqn Teleconferences Bring Reserve Training Online

May 11, 2020 | 0 comments

“Parade nights and weekend training are cancelled for at least the next three weeks…” the e-mail read. “We are working on a plan to limit the impact that this measure will have on our soldiers…” That announcement came on March 14th from Major (Maj) Maxime Feuillat, Officer Commanding of 21 EW Regiment’s Reserve 214 Squadron, shortly before unprecedented physical distancing measures were put in place across Canada. Immediately, a group of 214 Squadron senior leadership began work on a plan that would allow training to continue for the remainder of the year. “I have run webinar programs for non-profits,” Sergeant (Sgt) Aldred wrote back that same evening. “I would be glad to support unit training as needed.”     Sergeant Aldred delivers a webinar on NATO map symbols from his home in Picton, Ontario         A flurry of activity followed in which Maj Feuillat, Sgt Aldred, Warrant Officer (WO) Sparks and other unit members tested out a range of online teleconferencing systems, including Join.me and Cisco’s WebEx. The group went through the battle rhythm of a typical parade night, stress testing a system that would need to host close to a hundred soldiers at once. “I can’t […]

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52nd Annual Memorial Service for the Fallen Paratroopers

May 8, 2020 | 1 comment

Today marks the 52nd anniversary of the Fallen Paratroopers tragedy. Let us take a moment of silence to remember our brothers at arms that lost their lives on that terrible evening. On 3 May 2020, 2 CMBG HQ & Sig Sqn (2 Sigs) held a small and video recorded ceremony to remember the seven gallant soldiers from 2 Sigs and the Royal Canadian Regiment who tragically perished on the evening of 8 May 1968 in the service of their country.   The ceremony was conducted while respecting the proper COVID-19 social distancing protocols. The Commanding Officer of 2 Sigs, Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Perron and the Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Scott Tanner, laid a wreath at the newly refurbished cairn near the Memorial Park to honour the seven jumpers who served and sacrificed in days gone by. For 52 years, survivors, family, friends, retired and serving Canadian Armed Forces members have gathered to commemorate those who lost their lives in what is known as the Fallen Jumpers memorial service.   On 8 May 1968, the airborne soldiers were participating in an exercise called “Ex NEW SHAKEDOWN” over the Petawawa training area. Unfavourable weather resulted in all paratroopers being blown off […]

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Virtual VE Day Ceremony May 8

May 8, 2020 | 0 comments

Dear C&E Family: I hope you’re all keeping well during these trying times. Although it is disappointing that we are not in the Netherlands as planned, there are still many ways we can safely commemorate this very important anniversary. Through the Veterans Affairs Canada social media channels, a virtual commemorative ceremony will be broadcast on May 8, 2020. The ceremony will start at 12:45 p.m. EDT and will last approximately 30 minutes. I invite you to check it out! The ceremony will be broadcast on the Canada Remembers Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CanadaRemembers/. If you ‘like’ the page, you will receive a reminder on May 8 that the event is happening and, in the meantime, you can enjoy the many posts and videos about the Netherlands that have already been shared. I hope that you enjoy the ceremony and realize how much Canada appreciates the service and sacrifices of our Veterans. Jennifer MacLeod Manager, Overseas Events and Ceremonies  Commemoration Division  Veterans Affairs Canada  Telephone 902-368-0626 | cell 902-314-1166 [email protected] Government of Canada  veterans.gc.ca Views: 1

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Wear Red Friday for VE Day 75

May 1, 2020 | 1 comment

The Royal Canadian Legion is running an initiative to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Allied Victory in Europe. On May 8, the Royal Canadian Legion along with Canadians from coast to coast to coast will wear red in honour of the 1.1 Million Canadians who served in the Second World War. Post a photo of yourself in red to show that you Remember. #WearRedFriday #CanadaRemembers #VEDay75   Views: 1

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