Canadian Forces Base Shilo (CFB) welcomed a new member of the Command Team in a Change of Appointment Ceremony, greeting promoted Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Steven Corcoran as the new Base Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) on July 16.
In his address to guests and attendees at the Change of Appointment Ceremony, the new RSM offered thanks to his family for their support while he navigated his career.
“ I’d like to thank everyone who helped me during my career [some of whom are] in this room. There are so many names that I just can’t mention them all. But I’ve been fortunate enough to work with and for some great soldiers and great leaders, and that is why I’m in this position today. And it’s solely because of what I’ve learned from those gentlemen and those ladies. I’ve been privileged to be mentored by great soldiers…”
“I would also like to thank Chief Warrant Officer Eric LeClair, who has given me one of the best handovers for a position that I’ve ever had. The handover has opened my eyes to the inner workings of CFB Shilo and the great soldiers and people who make this place run. It has given me a great understanding of what I need to do to help this base continue on the path of success. I will give this position and this base my very best.”
CWO Corcoran has given more than 29 years to the CAF and is a member of the Order of Military Merit, which recognizes distinctive and exceptional service with dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty.
Twenty-three years of his service have been with 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (2PPCLI), including seven overseas operational deployments. Eighteen of those years are based at Shilo.
In 2000 and 2003, he deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina as part of Operation PALLADIUM with Alpha Company. In 2006 and 2008, he deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation ARCHER with Bravo Company. In 2019 and 2022, he deployed to Latvia as part of Operation REASSURANCE with Bravo Company and Administration Company. In 2025 he
deployed on Operation UNIFIER in support of Ukraine with Alpha Company, all while with 2 PPCLI.
Nine domestic operations and teaching at the Infantry School in Gagetown round out CWO Corcoran’s extensive knowledge with the CAF. He has provided support to civil authorities and addressed natural disasters and emergencies, the G8 Summit in Kananaskis, AB; Operation PODIUM, 2010 Vancouver Winter Games; Operation LUSTRE, MB; Operation NUNALIVUT in Resolute Bay; Operation LASER, MB; and Operation LENTUS, BC.
