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RETIREMENT – SERGEANT PASCAL MOFFET, CD – 00385, SIG TECH

RETIREMENT – SERGEANT PASCAL MOFFET, CD – 00385, SIG TECH

After more than 32 years of service with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), the Chaudière Regiment and the Communications and Electronics Branch (CMCEN), Sgt. Pascal Moffet will retire on April 5, 2024. A DWD ceremony will be held on April 4, 2024, at 6 p.m., at...

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RETIREMENT – LIEUTENANT COLONEL ERIC JODOIN

RETIREMENT – LIEUTENANT COLONEL ERIC JODOIN

1. LCol Eric Jodoin will retire on 16 September 2024 after 33 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces. 2. Native of Repentigny, QC, LCol Jodoin joined the RCN as a MARS officer reservist in February 1991 while studying at l’Institue Maritime...

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RETIREMENT MASTER CORPORAL NATHAN SMITH – 00383-01 SIG OP

RETIREMENT MASTER CORPORAL NATHAN SMITH – 00383-01 SIG OP

MASTER CORPORAL SMITH IS RELEASING FROM THE CANADIAN FORCES ON 20 FEB 2024, AFTER TEN PLUS YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA AND THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES. NATHAN WAS SWORN IN AT THE CANADIAN FORCES RECRUITING CENTRE CALGARY ON 23 OCT 2013. AFTER...

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RETIREMENT – MR. WARREN HARVEY

RETIREMENT – MR. WARREN HARVEY

1. AFTER 22 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA AND THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE, MR WARREN HARVEY WILL RETIRE ON 28 MARCH 2024. 2. SINCE OCTOBER 2019, THE CIO GROUP HAS BEEN FORTUNATE TO HAVE WARREN HARVEY SERVE AS THE PROJECT MANAGER FOR THE...

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PROMOTION – CORPORAL TRACY CLARKE

PROMOTION – CORPORAL TRACY CLARKE

On March 8th 2024, Cpl Tracy Clarke, second from the left, was promoted to her current rank from 8 OSS. From left to right: Capt Ki, Cpl Clarke, Sgt Clarke (brother), MWO Dicks

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CANADIAN MILITARY DETACHMENT VISITS FISHER HOUSE

CANADIAN MILITARY DETACHMENT VISITS FISHER HOUSE

In December 2023, the Canadian Forces Information Operations Group (CFIOG) tragically lost Corporal Jonathan Dunster, a dedicated Signals Intelligence Specialist. Corporal Dunster's vibrant personality, athleticism, and commitment to service left a lasting impact on...

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RETIREMENT – MASTER CORPORAL RICHARD VOISINE

RETIREMENT – MASTER CORPORAL RICHARD VOISINE

1. AFTER 46 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA, THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE, MR. RICHARD VOISINE WILL RETIRE ON 15 MARCH 2024. 2. MR. VOISINE ENROLLED IN THE CAF AND COMMENCED BASIC TRANING IN 1978 AT CFB ST-JEAN, QC....

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14 OSS PROMOTIONS: Aviator (T) Oberwarth

14 OSS PROMOTIONS: Aviator (T) Oberwarth

February 28, Aviator (Basic) Oberwarth, centre, was promoted to Aviator (Trained) by 14OSS Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Jennings, left, with Master Warrant Officer Colbourne.  

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14 OSS PROMOTIONS: Sergeant Tucker

14 OSS PROMOTIONS: Sergeant Tucker

February 28, Master Corporal Tucker, centre with partner Master Corporal Kielo, was promoted to Sargeant by 14OSS Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Jennings, left, with Master Warrant Officer Colbourne.

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Honoring the Career of Honorary Colonel Kenneth Lloyd

Honoring the Career of Honorary Colonel Kenneth Lloyd

On February 27th, 2024, Fort York Armoury in Toronto will host a gathering to pay tribute to the distinguished career of Honorary Colonel Kenneth Lloyd. With a remarkable journey spanning military service, law enforcement, and community leadership, HCol Lloyd's...

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RETIREMENT – CORPORAL AN JUNG YOON – 00109, ATIS TECH

RETIREMENT – CORPORAL AN JUNG YOON – 00109, ATIS TECH

1. CPL AN, JUNG YOON WILL RELEASE FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES EFFECTIVE 27 FEBURARY 2024 AFTER COMPLETING 7 YEARS OF SERVICE TO CANADA AND THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES. 2. CPL AN JOINED THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES AS AN AEROSPACE TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION...

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RETIREMENT – SERGEANT KARIM ABDOU, CD – 00383, SIG OP

RETIREMENT – SERGEANT KARIM ABDOU, CD – 00383, SIG OP

1. SGT KARIM ABDOU WILL RETIRE FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON 7 FEBRUARY 2024 AFTER 15 YEARS OF DEDICATED, DISTINGUISHED, AND LOYAL SERVICE TO THE C&E BRANCH, THE ROYAL CANADIAN CORPS OF SIGNALS, CANADA, AND THE CROWN. 2. SGT ABDOU JOINED THE CANADIAN ARMED...

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RETIREMENT – LIEUTENANT-COLONEL OLIVIER HOULE

RETIREMENT – LIEUTENANT-COLONEL OLIVIER HOULE

1. LIEUTENANT-COLONEL OLIVIER HOULE WAS BORN ON OCTOBRE 20TH, 1978 IN LONGUEUIL, QUÉBEC. CHILD OF A MILITARY MEMBER, HE LIVED IN QUÉBEC, ONTARIO, BRITISH-COLUMBIA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM BEFORE JOINING THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES (CAF) IN 1995 AT THE AGE OF 16....

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RETIREMENT – CORPORAL RYAN BOGATEK – 00109, ATIS TECH

RETIREMENT – CORPORAL RYAN BOGATEK – 00109, ATIS TECH

1. After 9 years of loyal and dedicated service to Canada, Corporal R.B. Bogatek will be retiring on the 28th of January 2024. 2. Cpl Bogatek joined the Canadian Armed Forces in Toronto, in 2015 as a pilot. Upon completing his basic military officer qualification in...

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RETIREMENT – MCPL EVAN NAKAMURA – 00109, ATIS TECH

RETIREMENT – MCPL EVAN NAKAMURA – 00109, ATIS TECH

1. MCPL EVAN NAKAMURA WAS RELEASED FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON 15 DECEMBER 2023, AFTER NINE PLUS YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA AND THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES. 2. EVAN WAS SWORN IN AT THE SUDBURY RECRUITMENT CENTER ON 25 AUG 2014 AS AN OFFICER...

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THE NETHERLANDS – MEDAL OF REMEMBRANCE – LIBERATION OF HOLLAND

THE NETHERLANDS – MEDAL OF REMEMBRANCE – LIBERATION OF HOLLAND

The National Dutch Committee: “Thank You Canada and Allied Forces” minted a medal called “Medal of Remembrance in Relation to the Liberation of Holland.” This commemorative medal is a token of the sincere appreciation and lasting gratitude of the Dutch people for the Canadian wartime efforts.

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PROMOTION – WARRANT OFFICER KITCHEN

PROMOTION – WARRANT OFFICER KITCHEN

In recognition of WO Gregory Kitchen’s promotion to his current rank on 20 December, 2023 at CFB Trenton in the Command and Control Information Systems Flight (CCISF) Conference Room; presented by the Aerospace and Telecommunications Engineering Support Squadron...

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ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER – WINTER 2023

ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER – WINTER 2023

ASSOCIATION NEWS Vol. 2, Issue 4, Winter 2023 Greetings to our Members! Yes, all former and serving members (Regular Force and Reserve) of the C&E Branch and its founding elements are automatically members in perpetuity of the C&E Association. Your family...

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FREE DAILY ADMISSION AT PARKS CANADA FOR CAF, VETS & FAMILY

FREE DAILY ADMISSION AT PARKS CANADA FOR CAF, VETS & FAMILY

Source: https://cfmws.ca/parks-canada Effective January 1, 2024   Currently Serving members, Veterans and their immediate families receive free daily admission at Parks Canada administered places. Parks Canada administered places will waive daily admission fees...

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C&E BAND HOLIDAY CHARITY CONCERT

C&E BAND HOLIDAY CHARITY CONCERT

Looking for some holiday cheer? Don't have Friday night plans? Join the C&E Branch Band tonight at The Spire for their annual Charity Concert! Along with the Frontenac Concert Band, our fantastic volunteer band will play a serious of holiday favorites while...

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