The First C in RMCC: 10763 Dr. Randall Wakelam’s academic success story
The First C in RMCC: 10763 Dr. Randall Wakelam’s academic success story Article by: Dr. Chantel Lavoie, Associate Professor, English Department, RMCC Professor Randall Wakelam recently signed a contract with the prestigious academic press, Palgrave MacMillan, to publish his book-in-progress, Western Military Education: Philosophies, Cultures and Organizations of Learning from 1700 to the Present. It…
Which Ex Cadet Said What? When? Why?
*** “RMCC Cadets are virtually everywhere,” ** As a Cadet who recently finished four years at the College, I can say that during my time in the Cadet Wing I knew very little about the RMC Club, both in terms of what it does and just how extensive it is. I would venture a guess…
Flashback: Queen’s woman gives RMC unexpected preview of 1980
Flashback: Queen’s woman gives RMC unexpected preview of 1980 Were the first 32 upstaged? ** FLASHBACK: Back in late 1979 shortly after the official announcement that women would be enrolled at Royal Military College of Canada starting in the 1980 school year, unnamed officer cadets took it upon themselves to get a head start on…
CHINA PEACE MEDAL AWARDED TO BATTLE OF HONG KONG VETERAN & BOOK AUTHOR
Caption: L to R: Dr. Wang Ti, 3201 Austen (Aus) Cambon, Sergeant Major George S. MacDonnell, Hon. Michael Chan, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade, Hon. Han Dong MPP, Wang Jiaming, Chairman of Commemorative Ceremonies, Victory over Japan. *** CHINA PEACE MEDAL AWARDED TO BATTLE OF HONG KONG VETERAN & BOOK AUTHOR A CHRONICLE…
The dog days of summer are over!
The dog days of summer are over! All Quiet on the Western Front By: Liam Norris All Quiet on the Western Front, made in the United States in 1930 and directed by Lewis Milestone, has been one of the most enduring of war films. It was based on the novel of the same name written…
Morale Building Quotes from Stonewall Jackson
Morale Building Quotes from Stonewall Jackson: “The patriot volunteer, fighting for his country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth.” “My men have sometimes failed to take a position, but to defend one, never !” “Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy of possible.” “I yield to no man in sympathy for…
Deaths
REMINDER: 3173 John Stewart – former commandant RMCC – 1980-82 passed away on Sunday, August 23 – (source) A memorial service commemorating his life will be held at Currie Hall, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, Ontario on Saturday, 12 September 2015 at 1:00 pm. A reception at the RMC Senior Staff Mess will…
In This Issue 35
*** In This Issue 35: xxxx The Week that Was… 6513 John Bart & 7076 John van Haastrecht Memorial Golf Tournament Looking back through the 1985 Review… 14458 Dr Harry Kowal: The Corporal Knew Best xxxx Keeping tabs… Which Ex Cadet Said What? When? Why? 15999 Colonel Ian Lightbody: off to a new…
The Week That Was…
Photos by: Dr. Paul Kavanagh (Operation Veteran) Class of 2019 March Through Memorial Arch; Still Being Refurbished FYOP staff well prepared and up to the challenge Many photos of the Class of 2019 arrival MORE…
6513 John Bart & 7076 John van Haastrecht Memorial Golf Tournament
6513 John Bart & 7076 John van Haastrecht Memorial Golf Tournament By Bryan Bailey 70 golf enthusiasts enjoyed the first annual John Bart and John van Haastrecht Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, August 24th at the superbly conditioned and challenging Country Club in Woodbridge, formerly the Board of Trade. Not only is this course an…