The Hymn of Flying Strain
(engineers should recognize this as a feeble attempt to modify Kipling’s ‘The Hymn of Breaking Strain’… The Hymn of Flying Strain (with apologetic thanks to Rudyard Kipling) Flight manuals precisely tell us in lines of black and white The load, the power, the speed of air to use when we take flight. So when…
Summer Time Easy Reading – Past e-Veritas Articles
FIRST PENALTIES IN WEST POINT/RMC GAMES – THE INSIDE STORY “Caught in that terrible tsunami”…….. They Arrived 25 Years Ago BOOT CAMP READY TO START West Point Graduate Responds to “Royal Military College” in Outer Space! 1988 Obstacle Course – 30 Different Obstacles – Now that was Tough!
In This Issue 29
LOOKING BACK 100 YEARS… In This Issue 29: To find an article: copy title into the search bar on the top of the website and press the ‘enter’ key. To search for an individual: type their name into the search bar and press the ‘enter’ key. Class Notes… What are these 24 up to…
Class Notes…
the FADED GENES…A group of over-the-hill rockers… Rock ‘n Roll Band – The Faded Genes, played for the Branch 101 Canadian Legion’s Canada Day BBQ. Band Leader – 7278 Peter Fosbery – (Class of ’67) Guitars/one harmonica/vocals/occ. keyboards About the Band A group of over-the-hill rockers who play for fun for parties, Bar Mitzvahs/50+ Birthdays…
What are these 24 up to these days…
EWO @ 414 EW Sqn Logistics Officer at Department of National Defence The Royal Canadian Regiment Executive Officer, HMCS CALGARY Canadian Forces Language School – École de langues des Forces canadiennes Canadian Forces Joint Operations Command – J6 Plans at Department of National Defence Masters of Defence Studies – 2012; Procurement Project Manager at Bombardier…
Catching Up With the News
Bruce Russell (RRMC/RMC class of 1970) & Bill Gard (RRMC/RMC class of 1969) at Sea King 50th anniversary Aug 1 2013. Canadian astronauts see bright future for space exploration Shift warships from Halifax to CFB Esquimalt, defence analysts urge Military deployment doesn’t increase suicide risk: studies Canada’s cyberspace top gun talks military strategy New Commander…
Is Your College Number Between 10645 and 10780?
Is Your College Number Between 10645 and 10780? Do you realize it has been 40 years since we marched off the Parade Square at Roads! As hard as it may seem, it is a fact, and I wanted you to know that a Reunion is being held for the Class of 1973 next month as…
Career Opportunity for Ex Cadet
Career Opportunity: Business Development Manager This position is responsible for developing business with OEMs within the construction, agriculture, rail, marine and recreation vehicle markets within North America. Prospective candidates must have the skills and/or experience to converse with OEMs in a competent manner. Therefore, preference will be given to individuals that have experience with quality…
Sports…
Kerry MacLean hired as Women’s Volleyball Head Coach The Royal Military College of Canada is excited to announce the hiring of Kerry MacLean as head coach of its women’s volleyball team. MacLean comes to RMC with a wealth of experience, having coached at both the Club and Provincial levels over the past thirty years. He…
RMCC Expedition Club: Arctic Expedition 2013
Arctic Expedition 2013 By: OCdt Matthew Howse, 26508 The RMCC Expedition Club is gearing up for an amazing experience in the Arctic from August 12th to 23rd. The 2013 Arctic Expedition team comprised of OCdt Matt Howes (OPI, 26508), NCdt Victoria Reeves (26450), OCdt Andrew Ernst (26068), OCdt David Rybak (26609), OCdt Vincent Sauvé (26714),…
The Point Frederick War of 1812 Commemorative Walk – Starts 5 Sep – In Front of Panet House – 3:30PM
POINT FREDERICK AND THE KINGSTON DOCKYARD Recent articles in the Spring and Summer 2012 issues of Veritas have explored aspects of the War of 1812 with a focus on Point Frederick, the site of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC). Arguably the most important military site of the War in Upper Canada, the existence…