From: CMCEN Cmcen@wildapricot.orgSubject: The Despatch - July 2018Date: July 23, 2018 at 8:46 PMTo: Kevin O'Keefe kevin.okeefe@cmcen.ca

Dear C&E Association Member,

I realize I am repeating myself but I really need your support by asking that youcommunicate to all our C&E community the value of being a member of our Association. We want to make our Association relevant to all our community both serving and retired. Please help us. And if you have any suggestions please forward and I promise I willrespond to any ideas you might have.

We are always looking for volunteers to assist us as members of our Board of Directors,assisting with our Heritage activities and awards, supporting our veterans or incontributing to our newsletter. I would also welcome anyone who might wish to take onthis newsletter editor role and who will improve and enhance its content and reach. Theremust be someone out there who enjoys this type of activity. I also welcome anysuggestions for improvements to any aspect of the Association.

Finally once again don't forget to check out our Affinity Partners - TD MMI (Home andAuto Insurance) , Mortgage Alliance (Group Mortgage rates) and Local Hospitality Inc(Hotel and Rental Car Discount rates - you will require a password for this site that you willneed to request from me). All these services have some very competitive rates that areavailable to our registered members.

Please join us as we build our Association that is an inclusive community of ourcommunications family.

.-Kevin O'Keefe.

Communications andElectronics Association

Electronics AssociationThe Despatch July 2018

C&E NewsC&E Association Heritage AwardsBelow is an extract from the Heritage Awards guide that can be found under the Honoursand Awards/Heritage Awards menu on our website or at the link below. I would askthat all members of our community ensure wide dissemination of these awards and toconsider nominating deserving organizations and individuals. The nomination guide andform are available under the same menu noted above and at the link below.

“Objective

To recognize individuals, teams and organizations who make a noteworthy contribution tothe preservation, education and celebration of Canada’s Military C&E Heritage. As part ofthe Canadian Military Communications and Electronics Association’s C&E Awards andRecognition Program, the Heritage Awards are proposed to supplement other forms ofrecognition in our community such as Branch commendations and the Foundation’sPhilanthropic Award. In this instance, these awards are intended for presentation topersons and organizations who promote our heritage and honour our legacy through theiractions.”

https://cmcen-rcmce.ca/heritage-awards/

Reunion 2018The C&E Association, C&E Branch and Signallers Club of Canada, in cooperationwith CFB Kingston and the C&E Home Station Units, are in the planning stage oforganizing a 2018 C&E Reunion.

This event is intended to involve all C&E Branch members, serving and retired withspecial tribute to the C&E Branch veterans of the Afghan Mission; and to celebrate thefounding of the Communications and Electronics Branch ( 50 years) , Royal CanadianCorps of Signals, Royal Canadian Air Force Telecommunications Branch, and RoyalCanadian Navy Communications Research Branch.

Reunion 2018 will be held at the C&E Home Station from 31 August to 2 September 2018.

The outline program is as follows:

Friday, 31 August 2018:

Afternoon registration.Evening meet and greet.

Saturday 1 September 2018:

Mini reunions; Afghanistan, Signals Apprentice, Airborne, RCAF Tech Te, UN Ops (UNEF, Rwanda, etc).Evening dinner/dance event.

Sunday, 2 September 2018:

Wreath Laying ceremony at the Vimy Gate Memorial;Veterans Parade on the Vimy Parade Square andAssociation farewell gatherings.

Please register at https://cmcen.wildapricot.org/event-2722474

Second Annual Cyber Symposium - 31 OctSave the Date - we are planning another Cyber Symposium in conjunction with C&EWeek. The theme for this year is 'Cyber - Delivering Operational Effects'. Our plan isto hold the Symposium on 31 Oct 2018 at the Sheraton Four Points in Kingston. Wehave confirmed that Mr. Jim Balsillie - co-founder of Blackbery, LGen MichaelRouleau - Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command will be keynote speakers. We will also have an international panel with representatives from CA, UK, Estoniaand Israel. There will also be a panel of industry with CEOs from several Canadiancompanies such as Cycura (Offensive) , Plurilock (Attribution), BlueCat Networks(Threat Analytics) participating. Plans are also being developed for a 1/2 day PDsession on 1 Nov with the support of the Gregg Centre at the University of NewBrunswick. Stay tuned.

DND/CAF NewsWhat is 'the backbone' of the Canadian Armydoing in a junk yard?These military machines are sitting in a London, Ont. scrap yard waiting to bedisassembled.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/london-ontario-lav-1.4734920?utm_source=Morning%2BBrief&utm_campaign=d65c191ef9-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2016_12_02_COPY_359&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a43c5d924a-d65c191ef9-206659189

Source: CBC News

Trudeau set to extend Canada's leadership rolein NATO's Latvia missionThe extension to 2023 might give Trudeau some political cover with Trump at the NATOsummit.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/latvia-nato-trudeau-trump-1.4737690

Source: CBC News

Canada will not double its defence budgetdespite calls from Trump: TrudeauCanada has no plans to double its defence budget, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau insistedTuesday, despite continued calls from Donald Trump for all NATO countries to meetagreed-upon targets for defence spending.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-canada-extending-mission-in-latvia-adding-more-troops/

Source: The Globe and Mail

First RCAF Chinook leaves for MaliAs Canada closes in on starting operations to fulfill the UN peacekeeping role in Mali, theRoyal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is moving forward with deploying the first of up to 10helicopters being sent to join the Air Task Force (ATF).

https://www.verticalmag.com/news/first-rcaf-chinook-leaves-for-mali/?utm_source=vertical-daily-news-todays-news&utm_campaign=vertical-daily-news&utm_medium=email&utm_term=todays-news&utm_content=V1

Source: Vertical Magazine

CAF General and Flag Officer ChangesGeneral Jonathan Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff, announced an addition to the initiallist of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) General and Flag Officer senior appointments,promotions, and retirements that will occur in 2018.

https://defence.frontline.online/in-the-news/10018/caf-general-and-flag-officer-changes

Source: Frontline Magazine

Une femme aux commandes des militairesLe brigadier-général (Bgen) Jennie Carignan est devenue jeudi la première femme àassumer le commandement de la 2e Division du Canada et de la Force opérationnelleinterarmées (Est).

https://www.latribune.ca/actualites/sherbrooke/une-femme-aux-commandes-des-militaires-eac6edb198e87f2ff561285f45eee4b7

Source: La Tribune

A few good women: Female Canadian soldiers totrain 1st all-female platoon in Jordanian armyWomen from the Canadian military are heading to Jordan within the next six months to

Women from the Canadian military are heading to Jordan within the next six months tohelp train a new team of all-female soldiers in the Jordanian army.

https://globalnews.ca/news/4310223/canada-female-engagement-team-jordan-armed-forces/

Source: Global News

Relocalisation lors des mutations: Ottawa lancel’initiative Canada Sans FailleLe ministère de la Défense nationale (MDN) a amorcé une discussion avec les provinceset territoires visant à améliorer la coordination des services à l’échelle du pays, ainsi quesur le processus de réinstallation des membres des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) etde leurs familles.

http://www.45enord.ca/2018/06/relocalisation-lors-des-mutations-ottawa-lance-linitiative-canada-sans-faille/

Source: 45enord

New commander: LGen Lanthier assumes Armycommand from LGen Wynnyk“There has been no greater privilege or honour for me than to serve as you commander.”With those final words, LGen Paul Wynnyk transferred command of the Canadian Army toLGen Jean-Marc Lanthier during a ceremony on Parliament Hill July 16.

https://canadianarmytoday.com/new-commander-lgen-lanthier-assumes-army-command-from-lgen-wynnyk/

Source: Canadian Army Today

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Mortgage AllianceThe C&E Association continues to work with Janice Moran and Mortgage Alliance as

The C&E Association continues to work with Janice Moran and Mortgage Alliance asan Affinity Partner. As your Affinity Mortgage Partner, Janice can provide:

- Fast, knowledgeable service- Access to more than 30 lenders and solutions- Discounted mortgage rates for 5 year products (OAC)- Financial support to the C&E Association for funded mortgages- Over 35 years of experience- One simple call and I look after the details- Service in the Province of Quebec

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- Access to lending options not available to the general public- Continuing education requirements- Personal financial solutions provided- Follow up and education- Off hours access and support- Knowledge and understanding of ongoing regulation changes

Communications and Electronics Association TravelDiscount ProgramC&E Association is pleased to offer an exclusive worldwide travelto members. Savings average 10-20% below-market on all hotels andcar suppliers around the world.

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Veteran NewsKorean Weekend on the Hill marks the 65thanniversary of the Korean War ArmisticeIn partnership with the Korean War Commemorative Committee (KWCC), SenatorYonah Martin's Office organized a welcoming ceremony and dinner reception onParliament Hill. The recent event was a way to honour Korean War Veterans for the65th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice.

http://cmfmag.ca/events/korea-weekend-on-the-hill-marks-65th-anniversary-of-the-korean-war-armistice

Source: Canadian Military Family Magazine

Annonce nationale au Centre de la familleValcartier : Ottawa investit pour les vétérans etleurs famillesDes représentants du Centre de la famille Valcartier (CFV), des dignitaires, ainsi desvétérans des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) se sont réunis le 11 mai au Centrecommunautaire de Valcartier. On y a fait l’annonce d’un investissement majeur de 143millions de dollars, sur six ans, afin d’améliorer le programme aidant les vétérans libéréspour raison médicale et leurs familles.

http://www.journaladsum.com/nouvelle.php?id=1281

Source: JournalAdsum

Mental Health Support through the LegionThe unique circumstances that our military men and women face often makes thetransition back to civilian life challenging. Some develop operational stress injuries (OSIs)including invisible wounds such as PTSD, depression and anxiety, substance abuse, andother conditions that interfere with daily functioning.

http://www.legion.ca/news/articles/2018/05/07/mental-health-support-through-the-legion

Source: The Royal Canadian Legion

Korean War Armistice – Commemoration EventsThe GoC/VAC has recently announced the series of events to commemorate the 65thanniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice. Full details on these events andother information related to the Korean War are in the attached link. If you know of anyKorean War

https://cmcen-rcmce.ca/korean-war-armistice-commemoration-events/

Canadians trekking across Sicily tocommemorate fallen WWII soldiersHistory books often treat it as a footnote — and that's why Steve Gregorythinks it's so important to draw attention to Canada's role in the battle for Sicilyduring World War II.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/canada-sicily-wwii-memorial-walk-1.4745072

Source: CBC News

Charity proposes veterans' home at former CFBRockcliffe

An Ottawa charity is proposing to build a home for more than 40 militaryveterans struggling with homelessness at the former Canadian Forces BaseRockcliffe, east of Ottawa's downtown

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/local-charity-proposes-veterans-home-at-rockcliffe-base-1.4734642

Source: CBC News

In The News

De l’aide offerte aux familles de militaires quidéménagent au Nouveau-BrunswickLes gouvernements du Nouveau-Brunswick et du Canada annoncent un projet pilotevisant à aider les familles de militaires à s'établir dans la province lorsqu'elles y sontmutées.

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1113239/aide-familles-militaires-demenagent-nouveau-brunswick-canada-sans-faille

Source: Radio Canada

Trudeau announces new Canada-led trainingmission in IraqBRUSSELS -- The Canadian military will command a new NATO training and capacitybuilding mission in Iraq for its first year, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in Brussels onWednesday as part of the alliance's annual summit.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/trudeau-announces-new-canada-led-training-mission-in-iraq-1.4008493

Source: CTV News

DND investigation of possible buried AgentOrange cache goes deeperIt could take months for military to learn if anything toxic was buried in an overgrowncorner of CFB Gagetown

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/agent-orange-soldier-1.4729007.

Source: CBC News

Canadian troops replace roof of century-old N.S.churchMembers of the Canadian military have replaced the roof of a century-old former Catholic

Members of the Canadian military have replaced the roof of a century-old former Catholicchurch on Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/canadian-troops-replace-roof-of-century-old-n-s-church-1.4004899

Source: CTV News

If you are a C&E Association member using the "@forces.gc.ca" email address, you will have noticed that our News Brief sent to your "@forces.gc.ca" addresses will not function properly. The DND DWAN firewall strips allhyperlinks that come in for obvious security reasons. In order for you to receive the News Brief without thisproblem arising, we ask you to forward to our President –Kevin O’Keefe a personal email address. Kevin willarrange for the News Brief to be sent to your personal address once he receives the information. He can bereached at kevin.okeefe@cmcen.ca.

Comme membre de l'association de la C&E utilisant l'adresse courriel "@Forces.gc.ca", vous avez remarquéque nos nouvelles en bref( News Brief) envoyés à vos adresses "@Forces.gc.ca" ne fonctionnent pascorrectement. Pour des raisons de sécurité, le coupe-feu du réseau intranet de la Défense nationale bloquetous les hyperliens qui sont attachés à ces nouvelles. Afin pour vous de recevoir ces nouvelles en bref sansproblème, nous vous demandons de fournir une adresse de courriel personnel à notre presidente, KevinO’Keefe. Une fois votre adresse reçue, Kevin fera les changements afin que vous puissiez recevoir lesnouvelles en bref à votre adresse de courriel personnel. Kevin peut être rejoint à kevin.okeefe@cmcen.ca.

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