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.
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.
Alumni in the News
Highlights from House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACVA)study on women Veterans with comments from Veterans Ombud 15572 Nishika Jardine RMC Class of 1986 – http://espritdecorps.ca/military-woman/highlights-from-the-acva Canada Army Run Returns in Full Force – https://www.cmfmag.ca/events/canada-army-run-returns-in-full-force-this-year/ New Services at your local Transition Centre – https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/maple-leaf/defence/2023/06/new-services-local-transition-centre.html Chair of the CDA Institute LGen (Ret’d) 13551…
Keeping Tabs – Additional General Officer and Flag Appointments 2023
Appointment announcements have trickled in the last few months as the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) tests the “new rigour and science” of the promotion selection process. According to a recent CANFORGEN, the new method is taking longer than previous eyes, hence the delay in announcements.
Deaths
10954 Thomas Glen Graydon Howe, RMC Class of 1976 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas Glen Graydon Howe (Milton, Ontario), who passed away on May 23, 2023, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. He was loved and cherished by many people including : his…
Have your say! A few minutes for a better eVeritas
Have your say! A few minutes for a better eVeritas We are planning a refresh of eVeritas and would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to help. We want to know what you like and what you don’t, so we can make sure eVeritas best addresses your interests. Click here to take the…
Graduation note from the Chairman, Royal Military Colleges of Canada Alumni Association
As you enter the next chapter in your lives, may your challenges be great, your resolve uncompromised and the achievement of your goals replaced by the next challenge.
RMC Change of Command
RMC welcomes 19671 Brigadier-General Pascal Godbout (CMR RMC) Class of 1995, who will take command of RMC this Friday June 2, 2023!
126th RMC Convocation
Royal Military College of Canada/ Collège militaire royal du Canada
126th Convocation Thursday, 18 May 2023/126e Collation des grades Jeudi 18 mai 2023
Member of the Board of Directors RMC Alumni Association
Position Description: The Royal Military Colleges of Canada Alumni Association Inc. is seeking up to five board directors to begin a three-year term starting in September 2023.
We are especially interested in receiving applications from people who have a background in non-profit governance, strategic planning, communications, and human resources. The Association is committed to supporting the Canadian Military Colleges and the Canadian Armed Forces in achieving their objectives for professional conduct and culture change, including reflecting the diversity of Canada’s population.
