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Charting a New Course: Rear-Admiral Josée Kurtz’s Trailblazing Career

Kurtz joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1988 and built her early career at sea, developing expertise in navigation and naval operations. In 1995, she became the first, and at the time only, woman to complete the maritime advanced navigation officer course. It was an early sign of the barrier-breaking career ahead.

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Courage, Care and Command: The Trailblazing Service of Senator Rebecca Patterson

This Women’s History Month, eVeritas recognizes Rear-Admiral (Ret’d) The Honourable Rebecca Patterson, OMM, MSM, CD a trailblazing military leader, registered nurse and senator whose career reflects a lifelong commitment to service.

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Leading the Way: David Benoit, RMC 1994, Named Next Nova Scotia Community College President

The RMC Alumni Association congratulates David Benoit, RMC 1994, on his appointment as the next President of Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC). He will assume the role on January 1, 2027, succeeding former President Don Bureaux.

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eVeritas Book Club

eVeritas Book Club

Paul Wynnk

Alumni in the News

Alumni in the News

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Deaths

Deaths

AGM

Notice of the Annual Meeting of the Voting Members of the Royal Military Colleges of Canada Alumni Association

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual meeting (the “Meeting”) of the voting members of the Royal Military Colleges of Canada Alumni Association Inc. (the “RMCAA”) will be held at 17:00 hours (Kingston, Ontario time) on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 and any adjournments or postponements thereof at The Royal Canadian Military Institute, Otter Room, 426 University Avenue, Toronto Ontario, M5G 1S9, for the following purposes:

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Update on the Royal Military Colleges Museum Initiative

As this significant initiative advances through the campaign planning phase, the team has been working on several important questions and exploring options to strengthen both the Museum and the path to deliver it.

Truth and Recon

From reflection to action: Reconciliation in the Defence Team

Article shared from the Government of Canada Website:  https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/maple-leaf/defence/2026/09/reflection-action-reconciliation-defence-team.html Every year on September 30, Canadians pause to honour survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and reflect on the lasting impacts of the residential school system. While the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an important day of remembrance, it is also a reminder…

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Farewell Message to Hélène Ladouceur on her Retirement

On behalf of the Royal Military Colleges Alumni Association, and on a personal note from me, I would like to extend our sincere thanks and best wishes as you step away from your role with the RMC Saint-Jean Ex-Cadet Foundation. Your message announcing your retirement speaks to an extraordinary legacy of service. For more than…

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Investing in the Next Generation of Leaders

The Class of 1962 has contributed $45,000 from its class fund. In addition, 5507 Jack Peltier, a member of the Class of 1962 and a long-time supporter of the Sport Parachuting Club, has made a personal gift of $10,000. Together, these donations represent a significant investment in the personal and leadership development of current and future Officer Cadets.

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Expression of Gratitude from Commandant RMC Saint-Jean

Thanks to your contributions, we can enhance the student experience in many meaningful ways. Your support helps advance athletic and recreational activities that foster the well-being, personal development, and cohesion of our student population.