Ex-Cadets & More in the News
F-35 test pilot wants kids to share his love of flying – 12806 Billie Flynn About to launch album, 13738 Chris Hadfield talks recording music in space “In my ongoing quest for continuous learning, I am proud to call RRU my university” – E 4628 Rick Dunning – former RMCC Distant Learning Student Un…
Alumni Award recipients embody Royal Roads’ 75-year legacy: 2897 Herb Pitts
Alumni Award recipients embody Royal Roads’ 75-year legacy – 2897 Herb Pitts 2897 Herb Pitts believes if you ask others to do a tough job, it has to be something you are willing to do yourself. He applies that leadership principle in all aspects of his life: on the collegiate soccer field, the battlefield and…
RRMC: Skylarks and life lessons
Skylarks and life lessons By: Amy Dove Royal Roads Military College had a reputation for being tough. And purposely so. The learning was based on teamwork, leadership and high standards to prepare cadets for career and life. Photo credit: Bradbury collection, RRMC fonds, RRU Archives It always started with the click of boots in the…
Catching Up With the News
Proud Moment For New Officers At Sandhurst Un kiosque Tim Hortons inauguré au Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean Academy ranks high in best colleges report – USAFA The MBA needs an overhaul, say prominent Canadian executives Liberal arts degree is a “hot ticket” in tech, says Forbes Korea launches first reserve officer training program in…
Looking back through the 1977 Review…
Looking back through the 1977 Review… We continue the process whereby we will be digitizing old photos which will eventually find a place in the Alumni website – Narrowpoint. Our aim is to match up names with the photos that are already in The Review of a particular year with as many of our oldie…
Which Ex Cadet Said What? When? Why?
“Afghanistan is a war zone,” *** “It is a reminder to all of us that in this wonderful country of ours anything is possible if you dream big and are prepared to put in the work to achieve great things.” *** “In brackets they said ‘cold.’ I’ve got all my woolies and my Canadian…
More than an oath: understanding honor in the profession of arms
More than an oath: understanding honor in the profession of arms Commentary by Julie Imada – Center for Character and Leadership Development – U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo “Do you understand why you came here?” MORE…
The Week That Was & More…
RMCC: Team Building 101 Welcome to the peninsula – BGen Friday & family Dr. Richard J. Bathurst – Adds to Honours & Awards list MORE…
What Are You Reading During the Dog Days of Summer?
Longtime friend and former RMCC professor, Ron Dickenson has sent along a great book review in keeping with our 2015 summer theme – What Are You Reading During the Dog Days of Summer? Leadership Library Collection Book Review Engen, Robert (2009). Canadians under fire: Infantry effectiveness in the Second World War. Montreal and Kingston: McGill-Queen’s…
Big event in Edmonton area – 29 Aug
RMC CLUB – EDMONTON BRANCH PIGEON LAKE – SATURDAY 29 AUGUST 2015 Golf and/or Lakeside Family Recreation followed by FAMILY BARBECUE. 5846 Peter and Elaine Watson invite us to their cottage on Pigeon Lake to relax, hold a family barbecue and dine al fresco. Members, Families and Guests are welcome. This is a Family…
Deux élof du CMR Saint-Jean à l’école de fouilles archéologiques de l’Université Laval
Caption: Élof Chrystelle Cloutier lors des fouilles sur le site du CMR Saint-Jean. Crédit photo : M. Vincent O’Neill, coordonnateur au Musée du Fort Saint-Jean *** Deux élof du CMR Saint-Jean à l’école de fouilles archéologiques de l’Université Laval Par l’élève-officier Chrystelle Cloutier 27052 Durant cet été, en collaboration avec le Musée du Fort Saint-Jean,…