12570 Mike Kennedy Reviews “Dangerous Waters: The Life of William Bligh” by Nigel Barnes
Book Review: “Dangerous Waters: The Life of William Bligh,” by Nigel Barnes 245 pp. $13.10 Review by 12570 Mike Kennedy In 1962, Metro Goldwyn Mayer released the epic film Mutiny on the Bounty, a spectacular three-hour adaption of the 1932 novel of the same name originally penned by Charles Nordhoff and James Norman Hall. Produced…
The Class of ’79 Roads Memories: “Mad Dog” Pickett
With Thanks to 12323 “Dave “Mad Dog” Pickett and the Class of ’79 One of my most vivid memories of first year at RRMC was the Wing Wrestling Tournament. The tournament included cadets of all years (1st through 3rd at the time). Each flight had to submit the names of its entries in each weight…
RMC Profs release new books just in time for the holidays / Les professeurs du CMR publient de nouveaux livres juste à temps pour les vacances de Noël
RMC’s Dr. Joel Sokolsky has co-authored “Canada in Nato, 1949-2019.” To purchase please see here. Professor Lubomyr Luciuk’s latest book, Operation Payback: Soviet Disinformation and Alleged Nazi War Criminals in North America, will be published by the Kashtan Press in November 2021. Based on a recently declassified KGB document, the book exposes how Soviet operatives planted “fake…
Weekend Sports Roundup: RMC Men’s Volleyball 3-1 After Incredible Win in Home Opener
Information courtesy of Peter Reimer, Sports Information & Promotions Coordinator, RMC Paladins RMC Men’s Volleyball Beats Trent U in Home Opener With a four set victory over the Trent Excalibur in their home-opener, the Paladins move to 3-1 on the season – their strongest start since moving up to the OUA from the OCAA in…
RMC Men’s Rugby Players Named OUA All-Stars and Coach of the Year goes to Sean McDonaugh
Article written by Peter Reimer, Sports Information & Promotion Coordinator, RMC Paladins After the Paladins qualified for the Rugby Canada University National Championship , the OUA announced the league All-Stars and major award winners on Thursday. RMC’s Thomas Weissenborn, Brayden Gray, Matthew Young, and Glenn Butler were named OUA East All-Stars, while head coach Sean McDonaugh earned his second career OUA Coach of…
A170 Tom Rozman: Military Academy Graduations During a Time of Social Distancing
Above: Arms of the United States Military Academy Classes of 1970 and 2020 Forms of Collective Leadership…Two United States Military Academy Classes and A Family Service Academy Legacy in a Time of Social Distancing Article by A170 Tom Rozman The Pandemic of 2020 clearly impacted our planet. It is affecting almost everything we do, not…
Deaths | Décès
6604 Jim Carruthers He has come to the end of his journey. Jim passed away on November 1, 2021 surrounded by his family. Jim has bravely managed his journey with cancer and is now at peace. He is predeceased by his mother Lena, sister Anabelle, first wife Brenda, son in law Alan (Kerry) and his…
In This Issue 18 / Dans ce numéro 18
ISSN 2562-5071 In This Issue 18 / Dans ce numéro 18 Table of Contents / Table des matière Rencontrez 21316 le colonel Gaétan Bédard, nouveau commandant du CMR Saint-Jean / Meet 21316 Colonel Gaétan Bédard, New Commandant of RMC Saint-Jean Ex Cadet Rugby Alumni Supporting the Team from Afar Notes de l’Adjudant associé de la…
Rencontrez 21316 le colonel Gaétan Bédard, nouveau commandant du CMR Saint-Jean / Meet 21316 Colonel Gaétan Bédard, New Commandant of RMC Saint-Jean
Le nouveau commandant du CMR Saint-Jean, 21316 colonel Gaétan Bédard, a récemment rencontré 25366 Anna-Michelle Shewfelt pour parler de sa carrière et de la façon dont il a vu les collèges militaires changer au fil des ans. Incoming RMC Saint-Jean Commandant 21316 colonel Gaétan Bédard recently sat down with RMC Alumni Association Communications Coordinator 25366…
Ex Cadet Rugby Alumni Supporting the Team from Afar
Ex Cadet Rugby Alumni Supporting the Team from Afar Photo credit: Peter Reimer, Sports Information and Promotions Coordinator, RMC Paladins Saturday 30 October the RMC Paladins Varsity Men’s Rugby team played their first playoff game against Queens University in a hard fought battle. Queens is a tough opponent in any sport, especially Rugby. Despite the…
Notes de l’Adjudant associé de la Vieille Brigade / Notes from the Associate Adjudant of the Old Brigade
Une fin de semaine des retrouvailles (FDSDR) en deux temps pour la classe d’entrée de 1971 Dans un premier temps le 11 septembre 2021, le Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean (CMRSJ) procédait avec la course à obstacles et la cérémonie de remise des insignes et des médaillons commémoratifs du Club des CMR. Compte tenu des…
UBIQUE: Canada’s Gunners Celebrate 150 Years of Excellence
Article by 12570 Mike Kennedy This article is respectfully dedicated to the memory of all members of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery who have given their lives in the service of Canada. October 20 of this year represents an auspicious date in the annals of Canadian military history. It was on that date in…