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RMC Alumni Association Webinar Series # 1: Women’s Leadership Panel

The RMC Alumni Association is pleased to kick off our new webinar series with a Women’s Leadership Panel, on Tuesday, August 25 from 7-8 pm EDT. Moderator 18866 Eva Martinez (RMC 1993), Senior Director, In-Services Support (ISS) Business Development at Bluedrop Training & Simulation, will host this esteemed panel of alumnae.

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Vacation Notice / Avis de vacances

Please note that there will not be an August issue, as our team will be taking a short summer break.

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RMC Alumni Association Ottawa Branch 2026 Golf Tournament Results

On the day, the event was an unparalleled success with new records being set for both participation (195) and fundraising ($31K). Our 160 alumni attendees were joined by some 35 family members, friends, volunteers and sponsor participants to round out the field.

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Geoff Bennett: A Legacy of Adventure, Volunteerism, and Giving Back

H8788 Geoff Bennett (RMC 1971) has long understood that the strongest traditions at the Royal Military Colleges are carried forward by those who choose to give back. As the organizer behind La Chasse-Galerie, the memorable voyageur canoe fundraising initiative that brought graduates together in support of the CMC’s, Geoff helped transform camaraderie, adventure, and alumni…

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A wide-ranging career in the Engineers

25914 Major (Maj) Jaemok Lee’s (RMC 2013) journey in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is a testament to discipline, resilience and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Born in Korea, his values were shaped during his early life growing up in a small town on Vancouver Island. From a young age, Maj Lee displayed exceptional athletic ability, particularly in soccer and rugby. These formative years in sport would become the foundation for a leadership style that fosters teamwork, perseverance and mental toughness – complemented by career‑defining traits like leading by example and leading from the front.

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Royal Military College of Canada returns to the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo after 37 years

This year marked the first time since 1989 that the Royal Military College (RMC) of Canada participated in the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo (RNSIT) held July 1 – 5 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The RNSIT is an annual musical and cultural event whose mission is to honour the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and other first responders, and to celebrate the heritage of Canadians’ contributions to national and international peace and stability. The CAF has participated in the RNSIT for over 45 years, providing musicians, other on-stage performers, and backstage support staff from all three elements.

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Beyond the Cockpit: Phil Garbutt’s Path from Military Service to Global Aerospace Leadership

Phil Garbutt’s career reflects a remarkable journey through military leadership, international operations, and the global aerospace industry. A graduate of Royal Roads Military College in 1988 with a degree in Physics and Computer Science, Garbutt spent more than three decades in uniform, building a reputation as a leader who could bridge technology, operations, and strategy.…

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RMC Saint-Jean Students Take Part in International Week in Latvia

Du 5 au 11 avril 2026, des aspirant·e·s de marine et élèves-officier·ère·s du CMR Saint-Jean ont pris part à la Semaine internationale en Lettonie.

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Investing in Future Leaders: RMC Cadets Attend the West Point Negotiation Project Workshop

Thanks to the generosity of alumni, donors, and friends of the Royal Military Colleges, Royal Military College of Canada cadets were once again able to take part in the prestigious West Point Negotiation Project Workshop at the United States Military Academy, an experience that will help shape how they lead, communicate, and make decisions throughout…

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RETIREMENT– LIEUTENANT-COLONEL, DANIEL J. THIBODEAU, CD – 00341, SIGS

AFTER 27 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA, THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, AND THE ROYAL CANADIAN CORPS OF SIGNALS, I WILL BE HANGING UP MY UNIFORM ON 22 JUNE 2026

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RETIREMENT – LIEUTENANT COLONEL JEFF “ZOOMER” SZUMLANSKI, CD- 00340, CELE

AFTER SERVING 34 YEARS OF SERVICE AS A CELE OFFICER IN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, 20398 LIEUTENANT-COLONEL JEFF “ZOOMER” SZUMLANSKI RMC 1996 WILL RETIRE FROM THE MILITARY ON 7 AUGUST 2026

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RETIREMENT – BRIGADIER-GENERAL FRANÇOIS ROBICHAUD, CD

AFTER MORE THAN 31 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA, 21702 BRIGADIER-GENERAL FRANÇOIS ROBICHAUD RMC 2000 WILL RETIRE FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON 23 SEPTEMBER 2026