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RETIREMENT – WARRANT OFFICER AARON JUDSON, CD – 00383, SIG OP
AFTER 21 YEARS IN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, WO AARON JUDSON WILL BE RETIRING FROM THE MILITARY ON 22 SEPT 24.
RETIREMENT – MASTER CORPORAL CORY J. WILSON, CD – 00394, IS TECH
AFTER 13+ YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA AND THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, MASTER CORPORAL CORY JAMES WILSON RETIRED ON 3 SEPTEMBER 2024.
COFFEE WITH VETERANS AUTUMN
candemuseum.org All are welcome Hosted at Military Communications & Electronics Museum 95 Craftsman Blvd September 10th, 2024 Sponsored by the Military C and E Branch
RETIREMENT – SERGEANT SANDY PRATTE, CD – 00394, IS TECH
SERGEANT SANDY PRATTE, CD WILL RETIRE FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON SEPTEMBER 03, 2024 AFTER 33 YEARS OF LOYAL SERVICE TO THE RCCS AND TO CANADA.
RETIREMENT – MASTER CORPORAL KEITH HERNANDEZ, CD – 00394, IS TECH
MASTER CORPORAL KEITH HERNANDEZ RETIRED FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON 08 JULY 2024 AFTER OVER 15 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE.
BRANCH CWO MESSAGE
It is my honour to address the Communications and Electronics Branch community – past, present, and future. As your Communications and Electronics Chief Warrant Officer, I am proud to connect with each of you, celebrating our shared commitment to excellence in communications and electronics. As we settle into our new home in Kingston, we remember the sacrifices and dedication of those who came before us. We honour their legacy by continuing to push the boundaries of innovation and teamwork.
ADVERTISING GOLF TOURNAMENT
C&E Branch Golf Tournament; Hosted by 77 Line Regt CFB Kingston Garrison Golf Club. Date: Thursday, 19 Sept 2024.
RETIREMENT – MASTER CORPORAL ALEXANDRE RAYMOND – 00394, IS TECH
AFTER 10+ YRS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA, THE CAF, AND THE RCCS, MCPL ALEXANDRE RAYMOND WILL RETIRE ON 02 SEP 2024
RETIREMENT – SERGEANT THOMAS BURCHELL, CD – 00383, SIG OP
SGT BURCHELL WILL BE RETIRING FROM THE CAF ON 18 SEPTEMBER 2024 AFTER 23 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS OF DEDICATED SERVICE.
RETIREMENT – MAJOR WENDALL DECK – 00343, CELE
AFTER 35+ YRS OF DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE CAF, THE RCAF, AND THE C&E BRANCH, MAJ WENDALL DECK WILL RETIRE FROM THE CAF ON 30 SEPTEMBER 2024.
RETIREMENT – SERGEANT MANDIE MACKENZIE, CD – 00383, SIG OP
After more than 26 years of loyal and dedicated service to the country, Sgt Mandie Mackenzie, CD will be retiring from the CAF.
RETIREMENT – MAJOR WENDALL CHARLES DECK, CD – 00340 – CELE
1. AFTER MORE THAN 35 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE, AND THE COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS BRANCH, MAJ WENDALL DECK WILL RETIRE FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON 30 SEPTEMBER 2024. 2. WENDALL JOINED IN 1989 WITH...
RETIREMENT – CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER DEBORAH L. MARTENS, MMM, CD – 00381 – CWO
CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER DEBORAH MARTENS WILL RETIRE ON 28 AUGUST 2024 AFTER 35 AND A HALF YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE AND THE COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS BRANCH.
RETIREMENT – CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER RAY LAPLANTE, MMM, CD – 00381 CPO1/CWO CORPS
1. AFTER 34 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THIS GREAT COUNTRY, AND HAVING SERVED WITH SO MANY AMAZING PEOPLE, I HAVE DECIDED TO RETIRE ON 13 SEPT 2024. 2. I HAVE BEEN POSTED TO 1 CDHSR KINGSTON (1991-1997), WAINWRIGHT (1997-2003), 2 RCR GAGETOWN (2003-2006), CFJSR KINGSTON...
RETIREMENT – SERGEANT STEVEN MACNEIL – ATIS TECH, 00109
AFTER 18 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, SERGEANT MACNEIL WILL OFFICIALLY RETIRE FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES 04 SEP 24′.
RETIREMENT – CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER CARLISLE E. MASON, CD – 00381 – CWO
CWO CARLISLE MASON JOINED THE CANADIAN FORCES IN 1987 AFTER SERVING 6 YEARS AS AN AIR CADET. AFTER ENROLLMENT, HE COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING AT CFB CORNWALLIS, NS AND THEN PROCEEDED TO CANADIAN FORCES SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS AT CFB KINGSTON, ONTARIO FOR POET (PERFORMANCE ORIENTATED ELECTRONICS TRAINING) FOLLOWED BY RADAR (NAV AIDS) TECHNICIAN QL3 TRAINING.
RETIREMENT – CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER W. JOHN HALL, MMM, CD – 00381 CPO1/CWO CORPS
AFTER MORE THAN 37 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AND COMMITMENT, CWO W. JOHN HALL WILL RETIRE FROM THE REGULAR FORCE ON THE 31 AUGUST 2024.
RETIREMENT – WARRANT OFFICER ANTHONY KUHMAYER, CD – SIG OP 00383 – 01
AFTER 22 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA, THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES (CAF), THE CANADIAN ARMY AND THE ROYAL CANADIAN CORPS OF SIGNAL, WO ANTHONY (TONY) KUHMAYER CD WILL RETIRE ON 30 SEPT 2024. TONY ENROLLED IN THE CAF IN SASKATOON, SK ON 22 JULY...
RETIREMENT – MASTER WARRANT OFFICER ERIC J.Y. BORDELEAU, CD – 00383-01 – SIG OP
AFTER 23 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE, MWO ERIC BORDELEAU WILL RELEASE ON 12 AUGUST 2024.
RETIREMENT – LIEUTENANT-GENERAL FRANCES .J. ALLEN, CMM, CD – 00172 – GOL
AFTER MORE THAN 41 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE, AND THE COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS BRANCH, LIEUTENANT-GENERAL FRANCES ALLEN WILL RETIRE FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, FOLLOWING THE HANDOVER OF HER VICE CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE STAFF ROLE ON 01 AUGUST 2024.
RETIREMENT – MASTER WARRANT OFFICER ADRIAN E. BIRCH, CD – 00383, SIG OP
AFTER 38 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA AND THE ROYAL CANADIAN CORPS OF SIGNAL, MWO BIRCH WILL BE RETIRING ON 09 JULY 2024.
Flight Lieutenant Gilbert de la Rocha A Latin American’s Journey to the Royal Canadian Air Force By Capt Rey Garcia-Sala
In the tumultuous era of World War II, stories of courage and sacrifice abound, each narrative a testament to the human spirit’s resilience. Among these tales of valor stands Gilbert de la Rocha, a man whose journey from the sun-drenched streets of Los Angeles to the skies of Europe reflects the indomitable will of those who seek to make a difference.
RETIREMENT – CAPTAIN JOHN. J. LA – 00341, SIGS
AFTER 5 PLUS YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA AND THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, CAPT JOHN LA WILL RETIRE 02 AUGUST 2024.
RETIREMENT – WARRANT OFFICER JAMES JN PEERENBOOM, CD1 – 00109, ATIS TECH
WO Peerenboom is retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces with 25 years and 4 months of loyal and dediated service to the country.
RETIREMENT – CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER STÉPHANE JM LANGEVIN, CD – 00384, LINE TECH
After 38+ years of loyal and dedicated service to Canada, CWO Stéphane Langevin will retire from the CAF on October 3rd, 2024.
RAINDROPS OF HONOUR: REMEMBERING CORPORAL JONATHAN DUNSTER, A TRIBUTE OF CAMARADERIE AND RESPECT
On May 24, 2024, we laid to rest Corporal Jonathan Dunster, a cherished friend and colleague, in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick.
RETIREMENT – MASTER WARRANT OFFICER PATRICK GERMAN, CD – 00383, SIG OP
AFTER 28 YEARS IN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, MWO PATRICK GERMAN WILL BE RETIRING ON 30 AUG 24.
Dates for the Summer Edition of Coffee with Veterans at the MCEM
The Military Communications and Electronics Museum and ADGA are pleased to announce the Summer Edition of Coffee with Veterans will be…
RETIREMENT – MASTER WARRANT OFFICER MANON MCQUAY, CD – 00384, LINE TECH
AFTER 29 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO QUEEN/KING AND COUNTRY, THE ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS, AND MOST NOTABLY THE LINE TRADE, MWO MANON MCQUAY WILL RETIRE FROM THE CAF ON JULY 3RD, 2024.
RETIREMENT – WARRANT OFFICER THIBAULT, ATIS TECH 00109
WO JASON THIBAUILT WILL BE RETIRING FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON 05 JUL 2024 AFTER 22 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE
RETIREMENT – MR J.P.M. STEPHANE LEMERY, IT-03
AFTER 28 YEARS OF REGULAR FORCE AND PUBLIC SERVICE, AS A LINE TECHNICIAN AND IT CIVILIAN PUBLIC SERVANT, MR. STEPHANE “STEPH” LEMERY WILL BE RETIRING FROM THE FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE ON 30 AUGUST 2024.
CFJSR Freedom of the City event on 8 June.
Help celebrate the CFJSR's 110th anniversary and explore Career options for the Canadian Armed Forces within the signals and communication domain. Members of the Canadian Forces Joint Signal Regiment will be holding a Freedom of the City parade in Kingston, on...
RETIREMENT – CHIEF PETTY OFFICER 2ND CLASS DAN HARRIS, CD – 00120, SIGINT SPEC AND 00378, CYBER OP
AFTER 20 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA, THE SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST (SIGINT SPEC) AND CYBER OPERATOR TRADE, CPO2 DAN HARRIS WILL BE RELEASING FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES REGULAR FORCE EFFECTIVE 14 JULY 2024.
80th Anniversary D-Day
On 6 June 1944, Allied troops invaded Western Europe Beaches along an 80-kilometre front in Normandy, France. Of the nearly 150,000 troops who landed, 14,000 were Canadians. They assaulted a beach code-named ‘Juno’ while Canadian paratroopers landed just east of the assault beaches. The Canadians suffered the most casualties of any division in the 21st Army Group. Canadians had 1074 casualties including 359 killed four of whom were members of The Royal Canadian Corps of Signals and a Wireless Air Gunner from the RCAF.
RETIREMENT – WARRANT OFFICER JASON TABBERNOR, CD – 00383, SIG OP
AFTER 22 YEARS (AND TWO DAYS) OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA, THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES (CAF), THE CANADIAN ARMY, AND THE ROYAL CANADIAN CORPS OF SIGNALS, WO JASON TABBERNOR CD WILL RETIRE ON 07 AUG 24.
RETIREMENT – MASTER CORPORAL NATHAN VANDENHOF – 00109 ATIS TECH
AFTER MORE THAN 14 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE MCPL NATHAN VANDENHOF WILL RETIRE FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES EFFECTIVE 06 JUN 2024.
RETIREMENT – MASTER WARRANT OFFICER DAREN M. LOCKWOOD, CD – 00383 SIG OP
1. AFTER MORE THAN 37 + YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE QUEEN, KING, COUNTRY AND CORPS, MASTER WARRANT OFFICER DAREN MICHAEL LOCKWOOD WILL RETIRE FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON 31 JULY 2024. DAREN JOINED THE CANADIAN ARMY RESERVE IN DECEMBER 1985 AND...
RETRIEMENT – COLONEL LIAM M. DOYLE, CD – 00341-01 SIGS
AFTER 29 YEARS OF UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO CANADA, COLONEL LIAM DOYLE WILL RETIRE FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON JUNE 28, 2024. LIAM EMBARKED ON HIS JOURNEY WITH THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES STRAIGHT OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL, VENTURING TO CHILLIWACK BEFORE IMMERSING HIMSELF...
Military Communications and Electronics Museum Reopening
by Rory Cory, Museum Executive Director The Military Communications and Electronics Museum is excited to announce the reopening of the museum following the strike on base. The Mercury Shop reopened 29 April, and the gallery reopened 13 May. This includes the...
Aerospace Telecommunication Engineering Support Squadron – ATESS Spring clean-up effort
On Thursday, 16 May, 2024, during an Aerospace and Telecommunications Engineering Support Squadron (ATESS) event to assist the NAFMC with a Spring clean-up effort in preparation for the Quite International Air Show (29 – 30 June, 2024.
Master Corporal (Ret’d) George Kenneth Munden, CD
George, Kenneth Munden MCpl CD 66 – of Bridgewater passed away at home peacefully with much love given on 13 May 2024.
Celebrating 20 Years of Cyber Excellence
As we mark the 20th anniversary of the Canadian Forces Network Operations Centre (CFNOC), it’s an opportune moment to reflect on its vital role, storied history, current operations, and the upcoming celebrations planned to honor this milestone.
Depart with Dignity Invitation: Brigadier-General Denis Boucher
RETIREMENT – SERGEANT MATTHEW D. BOURQUE, CD – 00383
SGT BOURQUE WILL RETIRE FROM THE CAF ON 21 JUN 2024 AFTER 20-PLUS YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE. MATT JOINED THE REGULAR FORCE IN JANUARY 2004 IN OTTAWA. ON COMPLETION OF HIS BMQ IN ST. JEAN AND INITIAL TRADES TRAINING AT CFSCE HE WAS POSTED TO 2CER PETAWAWA AS A CP DET MEMBER AND ALT- COMSEC CUSTODIAN. DURING HIS TIME IN 2 CER
RETIREMENT – WARRANT OFFICER THOMAS DOBRANSKI, CD – 00385 – SIG TECH
AFTER 36 YEARS OF LOYAL SERVICE, WARRANT OFFICER (WO) THOMAS DOBRANSKI WILL OFFICIALLY RETIRE ON JUNE 4, 2024. WO DOBRANSKI ENROLLED IN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON JULY 21, 1988, AS AN INFANTEER. AFTER BASIC TRAINING AND BATTLE SCHOOL, HE WAS TRANSFERRED TO HIS FIRST...
C&E Branch CWO Visits Units in Edmonton
Between March 18th and 21st, 2024, the Branch Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Alex Arndt embarked on a tour of various Branch units in the Edmonton area.
C&E SPORTS WEEKLY UPDATE
Weekly Update Time! Here's whats new and happening. Monthly Tournaments Make sure you sign up for our Counterstrike 2 and Rocket League tournaments set for 20 May and 21 May. All you need to do is go to the tournament channel, go to sign up, leave your gamertag and be...
RETIREMENT MESSAGE – BRIGADIER-GENERAL DENIS BOUCHER, CD – 00172-01 GOL
BRIGADIER-GENERAL DENIS BOUCHER WAS RAISED IN A MILITARY FAMILY AND ENROLLED IN THE CANADIAN FORCES IN 1988, ATTENDING THE COLLÈGE MILITAIRE ROYAL (CMR) DE SAINT-JEAN, BEFORE GRADUATING IN 1993 AS A SIGNALS OFFICER.HE HAS COMMANDED AT ALL LEVELS FROM TROOP TO FORMATION, WITH POSITIONS IN 2 (ELECTRONIC WARFARE) SQUADRON OF 1 CDHSR,
RETIREMENT – MASTER CORPORAL RUDDERHAM – 00383 SIG OP
MCPL RUDDERHAM JOINED THE CAF IN MAY OF 1997 AS A PRIMARY RESERVE MEMBER OF THE SD & G HIGHLANDERS IN CORNWALL, ONTARIO. IN 1997 HE TRANSFERRED TO THE PRINCESS LOUISE FUSILIERS IN HALIFAX, NS WHILE HE ATTENDED COLLEGE. FOLLOWING HIS GRADUATION IN 2000, HE RETURNED...
RETIREMENT – COLONEL DAVID W. BROWN, CD – 00340 CELE AIR
ORIGINALLY FROM VERNON, BRITISH COLUMBIA; COLONEL DAVID BROWN JOINED AIR CADETS AT THE AGE OF 12 AND AFTER HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLED IN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES AS A COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING OFFICER.