Indigenous Leadership Opportunity Year Ceremony
On Friday 14 June we celebrated the success of 12 Indigenous members of the CAF who have flourished within the Indigenous Leadership Opportunity Year program, demonstrating their hard work and leadership skills. This year, 10 of them have decided to pursue careers as officers in the CAF by attending a Canadian Military College, one decided…
Exclusive Alumni Offer for Reunion Weekend Accommodations
Dwell Aparthotels – (www.dwellaparthotels.ca) and The Smith Hotel – (https://www.thesmithhotel.ca/) are offering an exclusive RMC Alumni Discount for their boutique hotels for RMC Reunion Weekend 2024. The Dwell Aparthotels, located at 221 Queen St, Kingston, features beautifully curated, fully-furnished apartments with hotel perks. Designed with all the comforts of home, each of our properties are…
RMC Class of 2001 Grad is the First Woman Promoted to the Rank of Brigadier-General in the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
Congrats to newly-promoted BGen Marie-Christine Harvey, RMC Class of 2001, (3rd from the left) and the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery who today promoted its first woman to the rank of Brigadier-General!
Major Sarabjot Anand Assumes Command of Alpha Squadron at the Canadian Forces Network Operations Centre
On 14 June 2024, Major Anand, RMC Class of 2015, had the profound honour of assuming command of Alpha Squadron at the Canadian Forces Network Operations Centre. He wrote on his LinkedIn profile that “this significant milestone humbles me with the privilege of leading Canada’s premier cyber defence force.” Alpha Squadron is the vanguard of…
Royal Roads Commemorative Benches Available
Royal Roads has a limited number of new commemorative benches available to recognize milestones, celebrate events, or honour loved ones while enhancing Royal Roads’ gardens and grounds. With your donation, a commemorative plaque will be placed on the bench of your choosing. Please visit www.royalroads.ca/giving/benches and contact [email protected] Bancs commémoratifs de Royal Roads disponibles dès…
More Canadian Army Appointments for 2023 and 2024
Shared from Canadian Military Family Magazine Several new commanding officer, regimental sergeant major and chief warrant officer appointments were recently heralded within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). LGen Jocelyn Paul, Commander of the Canadian Army, made the announcements. “I offer my heartfelt congratulations and sincerest best wishes to those taking on new appointments and new…
Abbotsford Airshow pleased to offer complimentary Walk-in General Admission to active & retired military members of Canada
Submitted by the Vancouver Branch: To all the members of the RMC Club Vancouver Branch – both serving military and ex-military. Thank you for your service. The Abbotsford Airshow (Aug 9, 10 & 11 2024) is pleased to offer complimentary Walk-in General Admission to active & retired military members of Canada and her Allies this year.…
Third Chief Professional Conduct and Culture Command Chief Warrant Officer Announced
Article shared from the Canadian Military Family Magazine After a rigorous and transparent selection process, CWO F.G.J. Lavoie has been named the third Chief Professional Conduct and Culture (CPCC) Command Chief Warrant Officer (CCWO). The announcement was made this spring by the current Chief Professional Conduct and Culture LGen. Jennie Carignan. LGen Jennie Carignan and…
New Cairn constructed to mark the Intelligence Branch Home Station at CFB Kingston
Article shared from Canadian Forces Base Kingston Facebook Page: The Weeks Monument at CFB Kingston’s “Matheson Gate” on the Northwest of the Base on Hwy 15 has remained under-developed for a number of years. The Weeks Monument memorializes Major-General Reg Weeks, known as the father of the Intelligence Branch. The Matheson Gate was identified as…
New updates to the Canadian Forces Dress Instructions provide additional clarity
Article Shared from The Maple Leaf New updates have been made to the Canadian Forces Dress Instructions to improve consistency in adhering to QR&O 17.02 QR&O: Volume I – Chapter 17 Dress And Appearance, where “the deportment and appearance of all ranks, in uniform or when wearing civilian attire, shall on all occasions reflect credit on the CAF and…
DND/CAF participated in world’s largest live-fire cyber defence event: Exercise LOCKED SHIELDS 24
Article shared from The Maple Leaf Members of the CAF Cyber Forces participated in the virtual Exercise ‘LOCKED SHIELDS’ on April 24, 2024, to advance national collaboration and enhance cyber defence through fictional yet realistic scenarios. What is Exercise ‘LOCKED SHIELDS’? Exercise ‘LOCKED SHIELDS’ is the world’s largest live-fire cyber defence event that spans numerous countries. Hosted by…
Web portal to military historical documents open to the public
Article shared from The Maple Leaf A continually expanding digital archive, DHH Archives DHP – DHH Home Page (inmagic.com), provides Canadian military historical documents to support research. Maintained by the Directorate of History and Heritage (DHH), the portal allows researchers to view what the archives hold and request archival files not yet digitized. Currently, the number of digital…