Royal Roads Commemorative Benches Available
Royal Roads has a limited number of new commemorative benches available to recognize milestones, celebrate events, or honour loved ones while enhancing Royal Roads’ gardens and grounds. With your donation, a commemorative plaque will be placed on the bench of your choosing. Please visit www.royalroads.ca/giving/benches and contact giving@royalroads.ca Bancs commémoratifs de Royal Roads disponibles dès…
More Canadian Army Appointments for 2023 and 2024
Shared from Canadian Military Family Magazine Several new commanding officer, regimental sergeant major and chief warrant officer appointments were recently heralded within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). LGen Jocelyn Paul, Commander of the Canadian Army, made the announcements. “I offer my heartfelt congratulations and sincerest best wishes to those taking on new appointments and new…
Abbotsford Airshow pleased to offer complimentary Walk-in General Admission to active & retired military members of Canada
Submitted by the Vancouver Branch: To all the members of the RMC Club Vancouver Branch – both serving military and ex-military. Thank you for your service. The Abbotsford Airshow (Aug 9, 10 & 11 2024) is pleased to offer complimentary Walk-in General Admission to active & retired military members of Canada and her Allies this year.…
Third Chief Professional Conduct and Culture Command Chief Warrant Officer Announced
Article shared from the Canadian Military Family Magazine After a rigorous and transparent selection process, CWO F.G.J. Lavoie has been named the third Chief Professional Conduct and Culture (CPCC) Command Chief Warrant Officer (CCWO). The announcement was made this spring by the current Chief Professional Conduct and Culture LGen. Jennie Carignan. LGen Jennie Carignan and…
New Cairn constructed to mark the Intelligence Branch Home Station at CFB Kingston
Article shared from Canadian Forces Base Kingston Facebook Page: The Weeks Monument at CFB Kingston’s “Matheson Gate” on the Northwest of the Base on Hwy 15 has remained under-developed for a number of years. The Weeks Monument memorializes Major-General Reg Weeks, known as the father of the Intelligence Branch. The Matheson Gate was identified as…
New updates to the Canadian Forces Dress Instructions provide additional clarity
Article Shared from The Maple Leaf New updates have been made to the Canadian Forces Dress Instructions to improve consistency in adhering to QR&O 17.02 QR&O: Volume I – Chapter 17 Dress And Appearance, where “the deportment and appearance of all ranks, in uniform or when wearing civilian attire, shall on all occasions reflect credit on the CAF and…
DND/CAF participated in world’s largest live-fire cyber defence event: Exercise LOCKED SHIELDS 24
Article shared from The Maple Leaf Members of the CAF Cyber Forces participated in the virtual Exercise ‘LOCKED SHIELDS’ on April 24, 2024, to advance national collaboration and enhance cyber defence through fictional yet realistic scenarios. What is Exercise ‘LOCKED SHIELDS’? Exercise ‘LOCKED SHIELDS’ is the world’s largest live-fire cyber defence event that spans numerous countries. Hosted by…
Web portal to military historical documents open to the public
Article shared from The Maple Leaf A continually expanding digital archive, DHH Archives DHP – DHH Home Page (inmagic.com), provides Canadian military historical documents to support research. Maintained by the Directorate of History and Heritage (DHH), the portal allows researchers to view what the archives hold and request archival files not yet digitized. Currently, the number of digital…
#758 Major E. Oliver Wheeler and the 1921 Everest Reconnaissance Expedition
Article shared by 12532 Jim Everard, originally published in the 2023 Canadian Alpine Journal People are remembered for as long as stories are told about them. Retelling the stories of Oliver Wheeler’s pivotal role in the 1921 Everest Expedition is important for RMC alumnae, indeed for all Canadians. It shows appreciation for RMCs roots and…
Bringing Him Home: the story of the repatriation of an unknown Newfoundland Soldier
Article shared from The Maple Leaf By: Captain Jordan Mitchell, Task Force PAO Operation Distinction-Repatriation of an unknown Newfoundland Soldier On May 25, a delegation of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members flew to Normandy, France as part Operation DISTINCTION to bring home the remains of a Newfoundland Soldier who died in the First World War and was never identified.…
Golden Oldies
Paying Tribute to our Military and Academic Staff Members CMR 1965 RMC 1989 RMC 1993 RRMC 1995 RMC 1999 RMC 2015
Deaths
Senator Joseph A. Day, CMR RMC 1968 Monday, May 27th, we mourn the passing of our beloved Joe, ‘JoJo’ to his four grandchildren. Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was known for his unconditional love for his family, his kind words for everyone, and his unwavering loyalty. Joe grew up in…