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For the students and alumni of Canada’s military colleges | Pour les étudiant(e)s et ANCIEN(NE)S des Collèges militaires du Canada
Update on Use of College Numbers in Alumni Communications
Following a recent policy change, the Royal Military Colleges Alumni Association will apply a consistent approach to the use of college numbers across all alumni communications.
Battle of the Classes Returns: A Friendly Rivalry with a Lasting Impact
This year’s Battle of the Classes runs from 1 August to 31 December, giving every Class the opportunity to build momentum, rally classmates, and make a meaningful difference. Every gift matters. Whether you choose to support a Class fund, a College priority, the Truth Duty Valour Fund, athletics, leadership development, heritage projects, scholarships, Le Tour des Collèges, or another area close to your heart, any donation, regardless of direction, will count toward your Class’s cumulative total.
Le Tour des Collèges is gaining momentum – the cyclists are at almost 50% of their $150,000 fundraising goal!
In September 2026, alumni from Canada’s military colleges will take to the road for Le Tour des Collèges, a 500-kilometre commemorative ride from RMC Saint-Jean to RMC via Ottawa, celebrating two historic milestones: the 150th anniversary of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) and the 75th anniversary of Royal Military College Saint-Jean (RMCSJ). Every donation helps honour this legacy while strengthening what these Colleges make possible for future generations.
Royal Roads Homecoming September 12-13 2026 – Registration is now open!
This September 12–13, return to Royal Roads for a special Homecoming weekend celebrating the people, experiences, and traditions that continue to connect us.
Return, Reconnect, Remember: Reunion and Homecoming 2026
As the Royal Military Colleges community looks ahead to a meaningful season of reconnection, celebration, and shared tradition, alumni, families, and friends are encouraged to mark their calendars for several special Reunion and Homecoming events in 2026.
RMC Alumni Association Webinar Series # 1: Women’s Leadership Panel
The RMC Alumni Association is pleased to kick off our new webinar series with a Women’s Leadership Panel, on Tuesday, August 25 from 7-8 pm EDT. Moderator 18866 Eva Martinez (RMC 1993), Senior Director, In-Services Support (ISS) Business Development at Bluedrop Training & Simulation, will host this esteemed panel of alumnae.
Vacation Notice / Avis de vacances
Please note that there will not be an August issue, as our team will be taking a short summer break.
RMC Alumni Association Ottawa Branch 2026 Golf Tournament Results
On the day, the event was an unparalleled success with new records being set for both participation (195) and fundraising ($31K). Our 160 alumni attendees were joined by some 35 family members, friends, volunteers and sponsor participants to round out the field.
Geoff Bennett: A Legacy of Adventure, Volunteerism, and Giving Back
H8788 Geoff Bennett (RMC 1971) has long understood that the strongest traditions at the Royal Military Colleges are carried forward by those who choose to give back. As the organizer behind La Chasse-Galerie, the memorable voyageur canoe fundraising initiative that brought graduates together in support of the CMC’s, Geoff helped transform camaraderie, adventure, and alumni…
A wide-ranging career in the Engineers
25914 Major (Maj) Jaemok Lee’s (RMC 2013) journey in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is a testament to discipline, resilience and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Born in Korea, his values were shaped during his early life growing up in a small town on Vancouver Island. From a young age, Maj Lee displayed exceptional athletic ability, particularly in soccer and rugby. These formative years in sport would become the foundation for a leadership style that fosters teamwork, perseverance and mental toughness – complemented by career‑defining traits like leading by example and leading from the front.
Royal Military College of Canada returns to the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo after 37 years
This year marked the first time since 1989 that the Royal Military College (RMC) of Canada participated in the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo (RNSIT) held July 1 – 5 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The RNSIT is an annual musical and cultural event whose mission is to honour the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and other first responders, and to celebrate the heritage of Canadians’ contributions to national and international peace and stability. The CAF has participated in the RNSIT for over 45 years, providing musicians, other on-stage performers, and backstage support staff from all three elements.
Beyond the Cockpit: Phil Garbutt’s Path from Military Service to Global Aerospace Leadership
Phil Garbutt’s career reflects a remarkable journey through military leadership, international operations, and the global aerospace industry. A graduate of Royal Roads Military College in 1988 with a degree in Physics and Computer Science, Garbutt spent more than three decades in uniform, building a reputation as a leader who could bridge technology, operations, and strategy.…
