Opinion: Backing the fleet of F-35s
Backing the fleet of F-35s By 11330 Lt.-Gen. (Ret’d) Angus Watt, Ottawa Citizen April 19, 2011 Re: Canada’s F-35s: Engines not included, April 17. I am a supporter of the government’s decision to purchase F-35s to replace our aging fleet of CF-18 fighter aircraft. The aircraft has encountered some developmental challenges and cost pressures need…
Sports photos from the near & distant past
Research and layout – OCdt Dan Fleming Dan stumbled on to a box of old photos in a Panet House closet. Most of photos have no indication of the identification of the people; or the exact time-frame of when the photo(s) was taken. We thought many of our readers would find some enjoyment on taking…
Who Am I?
WHO AM I? A former Head of RMC’s History Department, Dean of Arts and Chairman of the War Studies programme; He received his university education at WLU and Waterloo; His doctorate from the University of Western Ontario; He specializes in the history of Canadian defence policy, war and technology, warfare in the modern world, munitions…
Deaths | Décès
H18424 RUDDY, Sir David Daniel NN, B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D, K*CHS, KCLJ, FRSA, FRSAI, FSA.Scot, Passed away peacefully on April 15, 2011, at the age of 87 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his beloved companion John Lucas, niece Mary Ann Ruddy and nephews Cornelius Ruddy and Robert (Joelle) Ruddy and their families and many…
In This Issue 16
Attention Ex-Cadets in the GTA, Please take a moment to visit the Toronto branch webpage and email your intention to attend the annual dinner at AHOM on Friday, April 29th. http://toronto.rmcclub.ca/agm.htm You may send your cheque or pay at the door but you must make a reservation not later than Friday 22 April in order…
Peter Dawe, announces his early retirement as the Club’s Executive Director
Le coin du Président – “Le 17 mars, j’ai reçu la lettre de démission de notre Directeur Exécutif. Nous sommes en train de finaliser les actes subséquents. Peter a servi le Club, comme Directeur Exécutif depuis 2001 et pendant son mandat, il a participé à des changements significatifs et en a initié d’autres, le tout…
Ex-Cadets & Cadets in the News & … More
Canadian jets fly nearly 100 missions in Libya Brig.-Gen. Richard Blanchette said that Canadian CF-18 fighters have been active in Libyan skies, accounting for 98 of the 832 fighter missions flown by NATO jets since the start of combat operations. 13595 Richard Blanchette Bio READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE __________________________________ Military hockey teams pay tribute…
At Least 4 Ex Cadets Running in 2 May – Federal Election
We have been checking around and have identified four Ex Cadets who have won nominations and are running for election May 2nd. Let us know if there are others! 7977 John Kidder Grit Kidder has ‘deep, personal understanding’ of Merritt area Robin Poon – News Reporter – Merritt News His family ranch is in Ashcroft…
11002 Bill and Monika Sergeant’s Efforts Help Children of the Philippines
Caption: Bill and Monika Sergeant are pictured with 10 of the 6,000 children who received a bedkit during their distributions. 100% of the $35 donated goes towards purchasing the items shown in the picture. Each bedkit had 59 items in it, including a mat to sleep on and mosquito net to protect them from…
Chris Hadfield: Currie Hall & RMC’s entry in the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge
Currie Hall Packed to the Rafters for Chris Hadfield Article By: OCdt 25323 Kate Haddon – Photos by OCdt Dan Flemming I had the privilege of corresponding with 13738 Chris Hadfield , an ex-cadet of the college, as well as sit in on his lecture given today, April 14th 2011, discussing his training for Expedition 34/35,…
Astronaut and Ex-Cadet Chris Hadfield Returns to RMC
Caption: Prior to speaking to a full house in Currie Hall, Chris Hadfield visited the commandant and some members of his senior staff for a relaxing few moments. (L-R) Commodore Bill Truelove, Colonel (ret’d) Chris Hadfield, Colonel Bill Lewis, Dr. Allen Stewart, Dr. Michael Stacey Chris Hadfield Talk at Currie Hall:Perspective of a…
USAFA Hosts International Exchange Week
Three RMC IV Years Participate in Cultural Exchange at Colorado Springs By: (IV) Sarah Beare; (IV) David Bernatchez; IV) Matt Buxton Recently IV David Bernatchez (24718), IV Sarah Beare (25002) and IV Matt Buxton (25010) travel to the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) for its annual International Exchange Week, joined by Capt Simon Garneau,…