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214 Sqn Teleconferences Bring Reserve Training Online
“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,...
52nd Annual Memorial Service for the Fallen Paratroopers
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...
Virtual VE Day Ceremony May 8
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...
RETIREMENT – MCPL MARK FLOOD – 00109-01 ATIS TECH
1. MASTER CORPORAL MARK FLOOD WILL RETIRE FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES WITH 8 PLUS YEARS OF SERVICE. 2. INITIALLY POSTED TO TRENTON IN 2012, FOLLOWING HIS GRADUATION FROM ATIS TECH QL3, HE MADE HIS MARK AS AN EXCELLENT TECH WHILE RECEIVING MULTIPLE AWARDS. AS A...
RETIREMENT – LCOL CHANTAL FOSTER, CD – 00340 CELE
1. LIEUTENANT-COLONEL CHANTAL FOSTER WILL RETIRE FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES 21 JUNE 2020 AFTER 25 YEARS OF SERVICE. 2. CHANTAL ENROLLED IN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES AT MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK ON 22 JUNE 1995 AND COMPLETED CELE(AIR) TRAINING AT THE CANADIAN FORCES...
Wear Red Friday for VE Day 75
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...
Educational Bursaries: UPDATE
Members of the C&E Branch: In response to issues caused by the outbreak of the Novel Wuhan Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Branch Office shall modify the criteria and monetary awards for this year’s educational bursary competition. The intent is to help a greater...
Branch Standing Orders: UPDATE
An updated version of the Branch Standing Orders (BSO) is now available on CMCEN under the Standing Orders link. Thanks to the excellent feedback from numerous members across the C&E Family, we were able to … refine and clarify several chapter entries; correct a...
52nd ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR FALLEN PARATROOPERS
2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Headquarters and Signal Squadron Garrison Petawawa PO Box 9999 Station Main Petawawa, ON K8H 2X3 1000-1 (CO) 20 April 2020 Dear Families, Friends, past and present serving Canadian Armed Forces Members 52nd ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE...
RETIREMENT – LCOL AMUL WARAICH, CD – 00341 SIGS
1. ON 18 JUNE 2020, AFTER 25 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA, LIEUTENANT-COLONEL AMUL WARAICH WILL RETIRE FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES. 2. LCOL WARAICH WAS BORN IN NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO. AFTER NEARLY 5 YEARS OF POLISHING BOOTS, DOING DRILL, PT, AND...
Distress Signal Programme and COVID-19 Support
From the Offices of the Colonel Commandant, Branch Leader, and Branch Chief: This is a friendly reminder that one of the key initiatives of the Branch Fund (which draws money from P070 donations) is the Distress Signal programme which aims to provide financial support...
Veterans Emergency Fund
A note from the Col Cmdt: VAC is reaching out to all veterans to pass on the word that during this pandemic there are emergency funds - Veterans Emergency Fund (VEF) - available to veterans who find that they just can't make ends meet! A grant of up to $10,000 can be...
Branch Standing Orders (2020) Published
The Branch Leader and Colonel Commandant are pleased to announce that the latest iteration of the Branch Standing Orders (BSO) are now published externally on CMCEN (https://cmcen-rcmce.ca/standing-orders/) and internally on the Branch Adjutant’s SharePoint Site...
RETIREMENT – CWO MARTIN DUFOUR, CD – 00381 CWO
1. CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER MARTIN DUFOUR WILL BE RETIRING FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON 06 APRIL 2020 AFTER 27+ YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY. 2. CWO DUFOUR ENROLLED AS A COMMUNICATOR RESEARCH IN CHICOUTIMI, QUEBEC IN SEPTEMBER 1992. DURING HIS...
CDS letter to CAF and families-27 Mar 2019
The attached letter is from the CDS to Families and Members of the CAF. CDS Letter - COVID-19 - 27 MAR 20-EN
From the Desk of the Col Cmdt
Dear C&E Family, At this momentous time in our history we are experiencing an incredible challenge to our safety and health. The global situation is calling for extreme measures that are attempting to contain a virus that puts many at risk. We are told that the most...
CFMWS Is Here for you Through COVID-19
These are unprecedented times, and like many organizations, we are adapting because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The health and safety of our employees and members remains our top priority. Some of our programs and services are temporarily closed, others are available...
COVID-19 UPDATE
This message from CFMWS leadership is intended for all CFOne members. The continued spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Canada and around the world has understandably raised concerns for you and your families. The well-being of our members and employees is of the...
RETIREMENT – SGT BRAD FRASER, CD – 00362-09 ACISS IST
1. SERGEANT BRAD FRASER WILL BE RETIRING FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON 26 JUNE 2020, AFTER 17+ YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE. 2. SGT FRASER JOINED THE CAF ON 6 MAY 2003 AT CFRC DET HALIFAX, AND SHORTLY AFTER, HE ATTENDED BOOT CAMP AT CFLRS SAINT JEAN,...
CANCELLATION: COMM PLAYER 2020
Dear C&E Branch members: Please be informed that COMM PLAYER Professional Development session has been cancelled.
RETIREMENT – MWO GARRY SMITH, CD – 00362-10 ACISS-CISTM-LCIS
1. AFTER 30 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE, MASTER WARRANT OFFICER GARRY SMITH WILL TAKE HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS BRANCH AND THE ACISS-TECH TRADE. 2. MWO G.V. SMITH ENROLLED IN THE CAF ON 17 MARCH 1990 FROM...
RETIREMENT – MCPL JOEL HOLLOWAY, CD – 00362-01 ACISS
1. MASTER CORPORAL JOEL HOLLOWAY, CD, IS RELEASING AFTER 13+ YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES AND WITH THE ROYAL CANADIAN CORPS OF SIGNALS. 2. MCPL HOLLOWAY JOINED 41 SIGNAL REGIMENT 2 SQN (749 COMM SQN) RED DEER IN 2006. HE SPENT HIS ENTIRE CAREER WITH...
LGen (Ret’d) Guy Thibault: Officier de L’Ordre National du Mérite
The Branch Leader is pleased to announce that Lieutenant-General (Retired) Guy Thibault received France’s Ordre National du Mérite at the grade of Officier on the 18th February 2019. LGen (Ret’d) Thibault was invited to the French Embassy to receive the honour. It was...
RETIREMENT – SGT STEVE KEEPING, CD – 00362-04 ACISS-IST
1. SERGEANT STEVE KEEPING WILL RETIRE ON THE 3RD OF MAY 2020 AFTER MORE THAN 15 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES (CAF) AND THE ROYAL CANADIAN CORPS OF SIGNALS (RCCS). 2. HAILING FROM PORT AUX BASQUES NL, STEVE SPENT THE MAJORITY OF HIS...
RETIREMENT – MWO MARK WITKOWSKI, CD – 00362-01 ACISS
1. MASTER WARRANT OFFICER MARK WITKOWSKI, CD, IS RETIRING ON 25 MARCH 2020 AFTER 34+ REWARDING YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES AND WITH THE ROYAL CANADIAN CORPS OF SIGNALS. 2. MWO WITKOWSKI ENROLLED IN REGINA SASKATCHEWAN AND ATTENDED CF RECRUIT SCHOOL...
RETIREMENT – MAJ TERRY BUEHL, CD – 00341 SIGS
1. MAJOR TERRY BUEHL WILL RETIRE FROM THE CAF ON 03 JUL 20, AFTER 35 YEARS OF SERVICE. 2. MAJ BUEHL ENROLLED IN THE CAF ON 22 JUN 85. AFTER A 13 WEEK LONG ADVENTURE CAMP (BOTC) IN CHILLIWACK BC, MAJ BUEHL UNEXPECTEDLY FOUND HIMSELF ENROLLED AT THE ROYAL MILITARY...
COMM PLAYER 2020 (CANCELLED)
COMM PLAYER (CP) 2020 is a Professional Development (PD) event hosted by the Canadian Forces Joint Signal Regiment (CFJSR), on behalf of the Communications & Electronics (C&E) Branch. As with C&E Week, CP will be held at the C&E Home Station in...
RETIREMENT – MCPL MATTHEW (MATT) WATERS – 00109 ATIS TECH
1. MASTER CORPORAL MATT WATERS WILL BE RETIRING FROM THE RCAF ON 15 APRIL 2020, AFTER 10+ YEARS OF SERVICE. 2. MCPL WATERS JOINED THE CAF ON 29 SEPTEMBER 2009, AS AN ATIS TECHNICIAN, AT THE AGE OF 21. AFTER COMPLETING HIS TRAINING AT CFB SAINT-JEAN AND CFB KINGSTON,...
RETIREMENT – CPL ADAM (AM) SAVORY, MSM, CD – 00120-01 COMM RSCH
1. CORPORAL ADAM SAVORY WILL RETIRE FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON 21 FEBRUARY 2020 AFTER 14+ YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE. 2. ADAM ENROLLED IN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON 15 JANUARY 2006 IN HALIFAX, NS AS A DRIVER. IN 2010 HE REMASTERED AS COMM RSCH....
RETIREMENT – MWO JACQUES BOUCHER, CD – 00362-10 ACISS-CISTM LCIS TECH
1. MASTER WARRANT OFFICER JACQUES BOUCHER WILL RETIRE ON 13 MARCH 2020 AFTER MORE THAN 32 YEARS OF SERVICE AS AN ARMY COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (ACISS), LAND COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (LCIS TECH). 2. HE JOINED THE CAF ON...
RETIREMENT – WO MICHAEL P. MARGETTS, CD – 00109 ATIS TECH
1. WARRANT OFFICER MICHAEL P. MARGETTS WILL RETIRE ON 2 MARCH 2020 AFTER MORE THAN 32 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CAF. 2. WO MARGETTS WAS BORN IN HONG KONG TO BRITISH PARENTS, WITH HIS FATHER SERVING IN THE BRITISH ARMY MEDICAL CORP AS A DOCTOR. WO...
RETIREMENT – SIG TIMOFEY KNYAZHEVSKIY – 00362-04 ACISS-IST
1. SIGNALER TIMOFEY KNYAZHEVSKIY IS RELEASING FROM THE CANADIAN FORCES ON 15 FEBRUARY 2020 AFTER 4 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA. HE JOINED THE CANADIAN FORCES ON 16 FEBRUARY 2016 AND COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING AT CFLRS ST. JEAN. HE THEN IMMEDIATELY...
RETIREMENT – MAJ ANN ERVIN, CD – 00340 CELE
1. MAJOR ANN ERVIN WILL RETIRE ON 1 APR 2020 AFTER MORE THAN 42 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CAF AND THE COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS BRANCH. 2. MAJ ERVIN JOINED THE NAVAL RESERVE 4 JULY 1977 AS A FINANCE CLERK AT HMCS NONSUCH. AFTER SURVIVING...
52nd MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR FALLEN PARATROOPERS (CANCELLED)
52nd Memorial Service for Fallen Paratroopers May 3rd, 2020 I am happy to inform you that 2 CMBG HQ & Sigs Sqn Garrison Petawawa is organizing the 52nd Memorial Service, which will be held Sunday, 3 May 20. I will inform you as more details become available. As...
RETIREMENT – MWO TIM BROWN, CD – 00362-02 ACISS-LST
1. MASTER WARRANT OFFICER TIM BROWN WILL RETIRE ON 15 MAR 2020 AFTER MORE THAN 27 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CAF, ROYAL CANADIAN CORPS OF SIGNALS AND THE SUPERIOR TRADE, THE LINE TRADE. 2. MWO BROWN JOINED THE CAF IN JUNE 1992 AS A RESERVIST AT 722...
RETIREMENT – CAPT CHUCK ‘’GOAT’’ GAUTREAU, CD – 00341 SIGS
1. CAPTAIN CHUCK “GOAT” GAUTREAU WILL RETIRE ON 7 MARCH 2020 AFTER MORE THAN 33 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES (CAF) AND THE ROYAL CANADIAN CORPS OF SIGNALS (RCCS). 2. HAILING FROM FOX CREEK NB, CHUCK ENROLLED AS A RADIO OPERATOR...
RETIREMENT – MAJ CHRISTIAN BEAULIEU, CD – 00341 SIGS
1. MAJOR CHRISTIAN BEAULIEU HAS RELEASED FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON 22 SEPTEMBER 2019 AFTER 27 PLUS YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE. 2. HE JOINED THE CAF IN 1992 AND GRADUATED IN 1997 FROM THE ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA. HIS FIRST SIGNALS POST WAS IN...
RETIREMENT – CWO MARIO MARTEL, MMM, CD – 00381-03 CWO 1
1. CWO MARTEL WILL RETIRE ON 15 APR 2020 AFTER MORE THAN 35 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CAF, THE ROYAL CANADIAN CORPS OF SIGNALS AND THE LINE TRADE. 2. CWO MARTEL JOINED THE CAF FAMILY IN 1984 WITH THE SHERBROOKE HUSSARS. HE ENJOYED IT SO MUCH THAT A...
FortiVet Addresses the Cyber Skills Shortage in Canada
Dear C&E Family, This is an interesting article about helping CAF veterans transition into the cyber-security industry. External link: https://www.fortinet.com/blog/business-and-technology/fortivet-addresses-cyber-skills-shortage-canada.html
Two Ontario veterans celebrate shared 107th birthday
Dear C&E Family, Please follow the link to Toronto CTV News article about WWII Veterans John Boyd and Alex Boucher celebrating their 107th birthday on the same day, 25 January 2020. Link to Article:...
RETIREMENT – CWO MICHEL BERGERON, CD – 00381 CWO
1. CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER MICHEL BERGERON WILL BE RETIRING FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON 13 MAR 2020 AFTER 35 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY. 2. CWO BERGERON ENROLLED AS A COMMUNICATOR RESEARCH (SIGINTer) IN MONTREAL, QUEBEC IN MAR 1985. DURING...
RETIREMENT – MCPL DREW SCOTT, CD – 00362-08 ACISS CST-LCIS TECH
1. ORIGINALLY FROM FORT MCMURRAY, AB, MCPL SCOTT ENROLLED IN THE CAF SHORTLY AFTER HIS 18TH BIRTHDAY ON 10 APR 2002 IN EDMONTON, AB. DIRECTED TO CFLRS, MCPL SCOTT COMPLETED HIS BASIC TRAINING AND EMBARKED ON AN EXCITING JOURNEY SERVING THE CA/CAF FOR JUST SHY OF 18...
RETIREMENT – CAPT KIMBERLY BRUSH, CD – 00341 SIGS
1. CAPTAIN KIMBERLY BRUSH WILL BE RETIRING FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON 11 FEBRUARY 2020 AFTER 23+ YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA. 2. ORIGINALLY FROM ORILLIA, ON, KIMBERLY ENROLLED AS AN RTOP IN MAY OF 1990 AT 700 COMM SQN BASE BORDEN. ON 17...
RETIREMENT – MAJ PAUL GUY, CD – 00340 CELE
1. MAJOR (MAJ) PAUL GUY WILL BE RETIRING FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES (CAF) ON 27 JANUARY 2020 AFTER 36 PLUS YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA, THE CAF AND THE COMMUNICATION AND ELECTRONICS BRANCH. 2. MAJ GUY IS ORIGINALLY FROM EDMUNDSTON, NEW...
RETIREMENT – LCDR YVES SASSEVILLE, CD – 00340 CELE
1. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER YVES SASSEVILLE WILL BE RETIRING FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON THE 3 MAR 2020 AFTER 36 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY. 2. LCDR SASSEVILLE ENROLLED AS A NAVAL RADIO OPERATOR ON 08 MAR 1983 AT CFRC RIMOUSKI. DURING HIS...
RETIREMENT – LCOL GUILLAUME CORRIVEAU, CD – 00341 SIGS
1. LIEUTENANT-COLONEL GUILLAUME CORRIVEAU WILL BE RELEASING FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON FEBRUARY 10TH 2020 AFTER 22 PLUS YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE. 2. LCOL CORRIVEAU JOINED THE CAF IN 1997 AND GRADUATED IN 2002 FROM THE ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF...
RETIREMENT – WO STEPHAN DAVID ZYBA, CD – 00109 ATIS TECH
1. WARRANT OFFICER STEPHAN (STEVE) DAVID ZYBA, CD WILL BE RETIRING 04 FEBRUARY 2020 AFTER 20 YEARS OF SERVICE. 2. WO ZYBA JOINED THE CAF AS AN ATIS TECH ON 07 OCTOBER 1999. UPON COMPLETION OF BASIC TRAINING, POET AND TRADES TRAINING HE HAD AN ADVENTUROUS CAREER WITH...
RETIREMENT – SGT VIRGINIE OLIVIER, CD – 00120 COMM RSCH
1. SERGEANT VIRGINIE OLIVIER IS BE RETIRING 6 JANUARY 2020 AFTER 30+ YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA. 2. SGT OLIVIER ENROLLED IN THE CAF IN MAY 1989. SHE HAS SERVED WITH LOYALTY AT CFS MASSET, CFB KINGSTON AND CFS LEITRIM. VIRGINIE ENJOYED AN OUTCAN...
30th Annual C&E Curling Bonspiel Kingston
Location:Kingston, On Date:7 February 2020 Cost:$100 / team of 4$25 / person Registration Link:https://cmcen.wildapricot.org/event-3554757 Chairman:MWO James (Nick) [email protected] 613-541-5010 x 5496
RETIREMENT – MCPL ANTHONY CHARLES OLIVER, CD – 00109 ATIS TECH
1. MCPL ANTHONY (TONY) OLIVER WILL BE RETIRING 22 APRIL 2020 AFTER 17 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE BRITISH MILITARY AND 10 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CAF. 2. MCPL OLIVER'S MILITARY CAREER STARTED WITH THE BRITISH MILITARY, THAT HE JOINED AS A BOY SOLDIER AT THE AGE OF 16 IN...