Much more than a free meal
Wednesday, 25 March – the 9 Squadron Fourth Year cadets had the pleasure of being invited to lunch at the residence of the RMC Commandant, BGen Meinzinger. Greeting the hungry orange squad was RMCC Principal Dr. Kowal and his wife Mrs. Kowal, who kindly invited us to sign the Commandant’s guestbook. The ambiance for the…
Morale Building Quotes from Voltaire
Morale Building Quotes from Voltaire: “I do not agree with what you have to say, but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it.” “To the wicked, everything serves as a pretext.” “To hold a pen is to be at war.” “Who serves his country well has no need of ancestors.” “He was…
In This Issue 13
*** English link – Link français In This Issue 13: 2015 COLONEL / CAPTAIN (NAVY) PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Ex-Cadets in the News 17226 Peter Nicol: A consummate professional in all aspects Keeping Tabs… Life & Times of Dr Ken Reimer Before, During & Beyond RMCC Historic milestone for RMC Club A 75th Anniversary Update…
2015 COLONEL / CAPTAIN (NAVY) PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
2015 COLONEL / CAPTAIN (NAVY) PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS xxx We were able get our hands on the 2015 Colonel / Captain (Navy) promotions, appointments and retirements. Unfortunately, time did not permit us to separate Ex cadets from the list. A. COLONEL D.C. AITCHISON WILL BE APPOINTED COMMANDER COMBAT TRAINING CENTRE, IN GAGETOWN, REPLACING COLONEL…
Ex-Cadets in the News
Who would want the job of Chief of the Defence Staff? Arctic ski flying with the Vampires How not to ramp up the CPP 5 Wing an essential support for winter training in Labrador To the Editor of the Ottawa Citizen – Re: Kenney’s claims about Canada’s smart bombs questioned More
17226 Peter Nicol: A consummate professional in all aspects
17226 Peter Nicol: A consummate professional in all aspects By: Steph Ochej Born and raised in Bathurst, New Brunswick, Peter Nicol didn’t have any plans growing up to attend military college. “I didn’t have any direct family members who were in the military, [so] I didn’t really know anything about it,” he explains. What the…
Life & Times of Dr Ken Reimer Before, During & Beyond RMCC
E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) interviewed Dr Ken Reimer for e-veritas. e-veritas: Where did you go to school (university)? Degree & qualifications? Dr Ken Reimer: I went to school all over Canada as my father was in the military (RCEME). I hold a Ph.D. (Chemistry, Organometallic) from the University of Western Ontario (1975), a M.Sc.…
Historic milestone for RMC Club
Direct from Panet House Club Elects its first Board of Directors! The Club achieved another major and indeed historic milestone in the implementation of the recently approved new Club governance model. Arguably the most significant recommendation emanating from the Strategic Review, the governance review and modernization has preoccupied the Club for the last two years.…
A 75th Anniversary Update on the Royal Roads Paverstone Project
A 75th Anniversary Update on the Royal Roads Paverstone Project The Paverstone Project was initiated by the Vancouver Island Ex-Cadet Club to create a striking visual reminder of the military heritage of what is now Royal Roads University. With the cooperation of Royal Roads University and the help of Navy craftsmen at CFB Esquimalt, the…
The Week That Was & More…
xxx Caption– The 2014 NPF Woman of the Year, Kara Mazerolle, 16158 Commodore Mark P Watson, Chief Executive Officer, Staff of NPF CF, Shirley Tang-Jassemi, Chief Financial Officer and Champion for the Women Designated Group and Mr. Stephane Robert, Physical Education Manager, who nominated Kara for the award at the Woman Of the Year Award…