Artifact in Senior Staff Mess linked with Canada’s first VC
It is not clear why “The Leinster Plate” was placed at RMC in 1923 by the Canadian government, but there is a connection with Canada’s first Victoria Cross (VC), Colonel Alexander Roberts Dunn VC. Although Dunn has no connection with RMC, there is an indirect connection.
Local Volleyball Players Choose RMC
“I chose RMC because they offer a unique experience compared to any other universities, and I have the chance to both study something I’m interested in and play volleyball on a varsity team,” Raymond said.
Can our Alumni help identify this item from a West Point Grad in 1966?
Alumni can you help identify this item for 15747 Tony Connolly?
On D-Day 6 June anniversary – Article on Richard Rohmer (98) -Zoomer Magazine
At 98, one of the most decorated living Canadians is long past the military’s retirement age of 60, but he still has occasion to don his fancy rig as the Honorary Lieutenant-General of the Canadian Armed Forces. “Even though it’s ceremonial, it’s a role I cherish,” he says. “Not bad for an air force officer.”
Finally – A Gathering of Class 66
Fate has not been kind to the attempts of the Class of 66 to have a reunion. Early In 2020 when planning for our class reunion for the following year had started, COVID came along. We believed the health sages who said that COVID would be short lived but this was not to be.
RMC Cadets take a trip down RCAF memory lane
At RMC, it is rare for Air Force cadets to get such a great opportunity to get to learn about the RCAF’s history and heritage. The cadets on the trip enjoyed this short excursion and its focus on local RCAF history; they were and are very appreciative of the opportunity. The RMC Aviation Club intends to conduct similar trips in the upcoming year, and is also planning on offering a longer and more thorough air power history trip in the future. Trips such as these are a small but very effective way to teach cadets about the RCAF by looking back at its history so that they may always remember their heritage and better understand the unique challenges facing RCAF leaders of all ranks.
