Class Notes & More…
S103 A.H.C. (“Harky”) Smith was presented the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in early December. “Harky” was caught totally by surprise. He was called to the Minister of National Defence’s Office on Parliament Hill to take a TOP SECRET Envelope over to the MND’s Office and when he got there he ended up being…
Ex-Cadets in the News
5300 Bob (Tex) Thomas has made us aware of The Canadian Naval Heritage Centre Project. Current & former members of the Canadian Navy may find this project of interest. http://canadasnavalmemorial.ca/the-trust-2/ ___________________________________ What do a fighter pilot and a doctor have in common? Safety! The second step was even more remarkable as each member evaluated his…
Once Upon a Time They Were Officer Cadets…
After earning his pilot wings in 1978, he remained at 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan as a flying instructor on the Tutor aircraft. His first operational tour was with the 2 Battalion Royal 22e Régiment in 1985 where he served as platoon commander and duty officer in Cyprus.…
Much More Than a Red Sweater
“The Red Sweater” It was a great surprise and honour to share the cover of the Fall 2012 issue of Veritas with first-year officer cadets 26680 Damon Thomas and 26852 Alex Gorman. Before I saw the picture I had two e-mails from Class of 57 colleagues who said “What a great picture.”It is a great…
E3161 Victoria Edwards in conversation with H7543 Senator Joe Day
E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) in conversation with H7543 Senator Joe Day (CMR RMC 1968), former RMC Club President 1994-95. e-veritas: Outline your career progression Senator Joseph Day: I hold a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada, a bachelor of laws from Queen’s University, and a Masters of Laws from…
What are these 23 up to these days…?
1. Pursuing master’s degree in electrical engineering at Carleton University with a focus on machine learning 2. Former President RMC Club 3. President at Veragate and Owner, Veragate 4. President at Oberon Capital Corporation 5. Pilot at Media Consulting Services LLC 6. Project Manager at The VCAN Group Inc. 7. Career Infantry Officer for the…
Fall Commissioning Ceremony Starts Year Off Right
Cadets Join Ranks of Officer Corps Article and Photos by 25366 Mike Shewfelt The College started the year off right this past Thursday morning as 9 Officer Cadets received their commissions as Officers in the Canadian Forces. In front of family, friends, and honoured dignitaries, they marched on parade one last time at the College…
ALOY Program Reaches New Heights
Milestones Reached for Aboriginal People at the Royal Military College of Canada Article by Captain Yvette Grygoryev Photos by 25366 Mike Shewfelt A Commissioning Ceremony held this past week (January 10, 2013) at the Royal Military College of Canada marked a significant milestone for one former Naval Cadet, Nicole Shingoose. With her new commission, Acting…
The Week That Was…
Winter Semester Begins with 1st Skylark of the Year Article by 25366 Mike Shewfelt 12 Sqn got in the first skylark of the year this past week, “decorating” the office of LCol Patrick Lemyre, College Director of Cadets. LCol Lemyre posed for the camera in the provided 12 Sqn t-shirt, and said that “12 Sqn…
Sports…
xxxx Men’s and Women’s Fencing OUA – Fencing Hockey OUA- Hockey CIS – Hockey Rugby OUA – Men’s Rugby Men’s Soccer OUA – Men’s Soccer CIS – Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer OUA – Women’s Soccer CIS -Women’s Soccer Men’s Volleyball OUA – Men’s Volleyball CIS – Men’s Volleyball Women’s Volleyball OUA – Women’s Volleyball CIS…
Qu’est-ce qui se passe au CMR Saint-Jean
EXERCICE HIVERNAL DU CMR SAINT-JEAN À FARNHAM EN FÉVRIER Un article du Capitaine Eric Le Marec, Officier d’affaires publiques du CMR Saint-Jean Les 23 et 24 février prochains, les élèves-officiers du CMR Saint-Jean participeront à l’exercice Blizzard Nordic dans les secteurs d’entraînement de Farnham. Le but cet exercice est de familiariser les élèves-officiers aux opérations…
Kingston Branch Looks to the Future to Start off 2013
New Location, New Briefing for New Year Article and Photos by 25366 Mike Shewfelt The Kingston Branch of the RMC Club of Canada started the new year off with a new location for their monthly luncheon, and, appropriately, with a briefing on the goals and the future of the RMC Expedition Club. With the College…