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Officer Cadets from Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean attend Formula 1

Les élèves-officiers Brousseau, Michaluk et Sauveur étaient présents lors de l’événement de Formule 1 – Grand Prix du Canada au circuit Gilles-Villeneuve à l’Île Notre-Dame durant la fin de semaine. Ils ont eu l’occasion de se rendre sur la piste avec des membres de divers corps policiers pour tenir le drapeau du Canada durant l’hymne…

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RMC commemorates National Indigenous Peoples Day and marks the ILOY Completion Ceremony

“Now, each of you are at a new crossroad, faced with decisions once again. I was delighted to learn that all 9 graduates have chosen to continue on at either RMC, here in Kingston, or at CMR Saint-Jean. I wish you all the very best on your respective journeys, and for those of you here in Kingston, I look forward to get to know you better. And thank you for making the choice to continue to serve. Merci pour votre désir et volonté de continuer à servir notre pays.”

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Interview with RMC Research Assistant Mr. Adrian Pang

We sat down with Adrian Pang, RMC Research Assistant and Doctoral Candidate to talk about the effects of anthropogenic contaminants to native plant and soil invertebrate species Tell us about the research you are doing? My research investigates the effects of anthropogenic contaminants to native plant and soil invertebrate species. Currently, my work is focused…

Director of Cadets Change of Command ceremony held at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) to say farewell to Colonel Paul Lockhart and to welcome Colonel Cathy Blue. In this photo, Colonel Paul Lockhart, out-going Director of Cadets (left); Brigadier-General Pascal Godbout, Commandant of the RMC (center) and Colonel Cathy Blue, in-coming Director of Cadets (right) sign the Change of Command forms. Senior Staff Mess, Kingston, ON on June 21, 2023.

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Change of Command for Director of Cadets at RMC

RMC said farewell to Col Paul Lockhart, outgoing Director of Cadets (DCdts). We wish him well on his future adventures! Welcome to Col Cathy Blue as the new DCdts. We look forward to her guidance! #TruthDutyValour CMR a fait ses adieux au Col Paul Lockhart, Directeur des cadets (DCdts) sortant. Nous lui souhaitons bonne chance…

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Search for missing Royal Canadian Air Force members involved in helicopter crash near Petawawa concludes

The Royal Military Colleges of Canada Alumni Community Mourns the Loss of Two Royal Canadian Air Force Members On June 20, a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CH-147F Chinook crashed in the Ottawa River near Garrison Petawawa. Two RCAF members, Captain David Domagala and Captain Marc Larouche, died in the crash. Our sincere condolences go…

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Interview with Research Assistant Mr. Angelo Hollet

We sat down with Mr. Angelo Hollett, RMC Research Assistant to Dr. Gregg Wade to talk stars, astrophysics and all things Astronomy. Tell us about the research you are doing? I am working under the supervision of Gregg Wade on magnetic stars. Specifically, my research focuses on intermediate mass stars (more massive than stars like…

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My Experience as an RMC Cadet at the King’s Coronation

I had the chance to meet 21364 Col. Jeremy Hansen, who was in his seldom-used airforce uniform and talked with me about RMC and his future trip around the moon. I also spoke to many of the other dignitaries in the delegation; I thanked the Prime Minister for his announcement of Canadian coronation medals, spoke to some behind-the-scenes staffers, and stumbled upon Mark Critch of 22 Minutes who just happened to be in town. By far the best conversation I had was with the High Commissioner, the Hon. Ralph Goodale, who spoke with me about the coronation and Canada’s meaningful ties to the monarchy. I left the reception overwhelmed with sheer joy of having experienced the day’s events, and I was glad to know the excellent men and women who had experienced it alongside me.

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H5276 Digger MacDougall, CD, receives the Sovereign Medal for Volunteers

On June 7th, 2023, the Ottawa Branch held its monthly luncheon at the Ottawa Army Officers Mess. They used this opportunity to have 4377 LGEN retired Richard Evraire make presentation of the Sovereign Medal for Volunteers to H5276 Digger MacDougall (immediate Past President of the Ottawa Branch). Digger received word from the Awards Unit of…

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19728 Sarah McMillan CMR RMC 1995: navigating the seas of service excellence

After graduating with honours from Royal Roads Military College, in the Applied Military Psychology program, McMillan set sail in her defence journey by enrolling in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) in 1996. She began her tenure with the RCN as what was once called a Maritime Surface Officer (and is now known as a Naval Warfare Officer). From notably serving aboard the frigate HMCS YUKON and Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) ship HMCS PRESERVER, and so many more in between, McMillan subsequently transferred to the Personnel Selection Branch and became a Personnel Selection Officer (PSO) in 1997. In this role, the point of sail for McMillan’s career pivoted — she worked with NCSM VILLE DE QUEBEC and HMCS PRESERVER as a Critical Incident Stress Counsellor during the Swiss Air Disaster only two years into her career.

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Graduating with no Regrets By: 14344 Capt. Bruce S. Poulin MA, BA(Hon), CD

Things may be hard right now, and the rewards seem too far off. But remember, should you ever feel some doubt, a lot of experienced people believed in your abilities. You would not be here if you were not capable. A degree at a CMC is the sports equivalent of the Grey Cup of academic institutions. It is meant to be hard and a degree from here is supposed to be a significant milestone in your lives. Bring out your best selves and never lose sight of your goal – to win the CMC Grey Cup and graduate with no regrets.

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Rick Gerbrecht: an unforeseen opportunity proves fortuitous

When most people describe their career path and the steps they took to enter the defence industry, they often reference years of planning and careful decisions. But for Rick Gerbrecht of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems Canada Ltd (tkMS Canada), his saga comes together a bit differently. He describes his entry into the field as a tale with twists and turns, a story that requires what he describes as “brutal honesty” here and there.

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RMC Class of 1990 Graduate Named New Judge Advocate General

Col Holman succeeds Rear-Admiral Geneviève Bernatchez in the role of JAG. RAdm Bernatchez, who was the first woman to be appointed as the JAG on June 28, 2017, will be retiring having completed 26 years of service as a Regular Force Legal officer.