RMC Graduates Recognized with Prestigious Maritime History Awards
RMC graduates were prominent among the several authors recognized recently by the Canadian Nautical Research Society / Société canadienne pour la recherche nautique (CNRS-SCRN / https://www.cnrs-scrn.org/index.html) with prestigious Keith Matthews Awards which are presented for notable scholarly achievement in maritime history:
Département d’histoire CMR / History department RMC
RMC History Department Updates: Veterans Affairs Canada has approved a research grant for Dr. Howard Coombs. This subsidy will assist with the research for the Voices of Veterans—the Canadian Airborne Regiment Experience project from 1 October 2024 to 30 May 2025. Dr. Coombs will be presenting some of his work in this area at the…
Governor in Council (GIC) Appointments – Chairperson, Board of Governors of the Royal Military College of Canada/ Royal Military College Saint-Jean
Article shared from the Government of Canada Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/job-opportunities/civilian-jobs/governor-in-council-appointments.html What is a Governor in Council Appointment? A Governor in Council (GIC) appointment is one made by the Governor General, on the advice of the Queen’s Privy Council of Canada (i.e., the Cabinet). The appointments are made through an Order in Council (OIC) and range from heads of agencies and…
Alumni in the News
Leaders All: Women in the Canadian Armed Forces 1946 – Present Helga Rausch CD, MA, MFA, Class of 1986 is pleased to announce that she is writing a book tentatively titled “Leaders All: Women in the Canadian Armed Forces 1946 – Present.” Publication by Dundurn Press is anticipated for winter 2027. Please reach out to…
Deaths
James Palmer RMC Class of 1953 PALMER, JAMES BRUCE Born in Toronto, March 30, 1931. Passed away surrounded by his children, peacefully at home on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Beloved husband of Gwen, (deceased 2014). Loving father to Cathy (Mike), Jamie (Heather), Ann (James) and Tricia (Bastien, deceased 2022). Loving grandfather to John (Stephanie), Daniel…
Meritorious Service Decorations (Military Division)
Created by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 11 June 1984, the Meritorious Service Cross (military division) recognizes a military deed or activity that has been performed in an outstandingly professional manner, according to a rare high standard that brings considerable benefit or great honour to the Canadian Forces.
Keeping Tabs
24596 Soo Kyong Choi – Senior Manager, Amazon. 20860 Cindy Tessier – Senior Operations Manager at Veterans Affairs Canada / Anciens Combattants Canada 18346 France Hébert – Vice-President and General Manager, Defence & Security Canada at CAE 25990 Bradley Hartwick – Coaching Authenticity, Humanity & Purpose in Leaders 21217 Corinna Heilman – Deputy Chief…
Deaths
B0193 Michael Good, RMC Class of 1995 We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Michael Good, a loving husband, father, brother(-in-law), uncle, and friend, at the young age of 64. Michael will be sadly missed by his adoring wife, Dawn (nee Witherspoon), together for 33 years, and his two girls, Daley and Meaghan.…
My Experience as an RMC Cadet at the King’s Coronation
I had the chance to meet 21364 Col. Jeremy Hansen, who was in his seldom-used airforce uniform and talked with me about RMC and his future trip around the moon. I also spoke to many of the other dignitaries in the delegation; I thanked the Prime Minister for his announcement of Canadian coronation medals, spoke to some behind-the-scenes staffers, and stumbled upon Mark Critch of 22 Minutes who just happened to be in town. By far the best conversation I had was with the High Commissioner, the Hon. Ralph Goodale, who spoke with me about the coronation and Canada’s meaningful ties to the monarchy. I left the reception overwhelmed with sheer joy of having experienced the day’s events, and I was glad to know the excellent men and women who had experienced it alongside me.
H5276 Digger MacDougall, CD, receives the Sovereign Medal for Volunteers
On June 7th, 2023, the Ottawa Branch held its monthly luncheon at the Ottawa Army Officers Mess. They used this opportunity to have 4377 LGEN retired Richard Evraire make presentation of the Sovereign Medal for Volunteers to H5276 Digger MacDougall (immediate Past President of the Ottawa Branch). Digger received word from the Awards Unit of…