Welcome
The purpose of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) Association Queensland is to promote and reinforce the spirit, reputation, image and competencies of the Corps through its past, present and future members.
The goals of the Association are to:
- Promote the Corps' identity and reputation in Queensland
- Recognise and celebrate achievements of members of the Corps in Queensland
- Provide a focal point for Corps activities in Queensland
The role of the RAEME is to ensure maximum operational availability of equipment to enable the commander to win the land battle. RAEME is a technical corps tasked with the maintenance of the Army's modern hardware and equipment. More on the Corps can be found at this link.
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Latest News - Next Monthly Meeting to be held on Wednesday 1st May 2019 @ Kedron Wavell Services Club
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise indicated) Start time of the meeting is 1730. See the 'Events' under Notices or Upcoming Events top left for more details.
Deputy Commanding General, United States Pacific Visits 7CSSB - March 2019
On 29th March, MAJGEN John Johnstone (Deputy Commanding General, United States Pacific) visited 7 Brigade Units. At 7 CSSB, he received a brief from the WORM, SGT O’Brien and CFN Greene-Galloway, on the recovery capabilities and employment of the M88.
The Workshop will also be facilitating a visit from the Japanese Military on Wed 03 Apr, and hosting ADFA Cadets the week after who will both receive briefs on 106 Wksp new facilities, maintenance support to the Brigade, and daily battle rhythm.
Social Media
OC 106 Wksp has created a twitter page to highlight the great work of 106. This will be a good source of information for RAEME members to see what the Coy gets up to throughout the week. Follow the Wksp on Twitter: @angelangdon
HOC Visits The Colonel In Chief
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh recently received Brigadier Andrew Freeman, Head of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers at Windsor Castle. Brigadier Freeman was on an official Visit to the UK.
Brigadier Freeman recently tweeted, "It was an absolute pleasure to meet His Royal Highness who has remained RAEME’s Colonel in Chief having retired from official duties."
Pictured above: The Duke, who is Colonel-in-Chief of RAEME (centre), received Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Evans RAEME, Chief of Staff at the Australian High Commission (left) and Brigadier Andrew Freeman, HOC RAEME (right).
7 CSSB Soldiers Awarded
Pictured Above: Soldier of the Month PTE Asnicar with CO 7 CSSB LTCOL Colin Lingo
Over the past month, we have been able to recognise a number of soldiers who have been conducting some great work. On the 21st March, a total of 40 trade certificates were handed out by OC 106.
CO 7CSSB Awarded US Meritorious Service Medal
Pictured Above: MAJGEN Johnson presents LTCOL Colin Lingo his US Meritorious Service Medal.
Recenlty 7CSSB hosted MAJGEN Johnson, Deputy Commanding General for the United States Army Pacific. The soldiers provided capability briefs about their upcoming CSST deployment, but we also took the opportunity for MAJGEN Johnson to present the CO his USA Meritorious Service Medal, for his recent deployment.
