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CLICK ON IMAGE TO SEE THE OLD BRIGADE AND EX-CADETSÂ MARCHING TO THE ARCH FOR THE MEMORIAL SERVICE __________________________________________________________ A very special thanks to 23785 Matt McLeod who volunteered to be a personal escort for The Honourable Judge Matheson for the Memorial Service and Sword presentation on the parade square on sunday. __________________________________________________________ Thumbs Up…
Thumbs Up for Reunion Weekend 2008
Major Danny McLeod receives instructions from OCdt Neil Smigelski, a former MCpl, as he welcomes the new UTPNCMs to RMC. Otter Squadron – Front & Center By:Â OCdt Dean Fleet On reunion weekend over two hundred first year cadets, who spanned the length of the parade square, received their cap badges that signal their acceptance…
11th annual Legacy Dinner
City shows off military might Kingston companies increasingly developing equipment for Forces Posted By IAN ELLIOT WHIG-STANDARD MILITARY REPORTER Kingston, for decades the place where the Canadian Forces developed its officers, is increasingly becoming a centre where it develops its weapons and armour. And that new and emerging role for the city was highlighted at…
The Obstacle Course – 2008
First Year cadets overcome the 2008 Obstacle Course The Obstacle Course marks the end of the First Year Orientation Period and the new cadets’ entry into the RMC Cadet Wing. Every cadet is challenged physically and mentally, and a great deal of stamina is needed to successfully complete the Obstacle Course. The Course transcends the…
Prizes and Awards
24276 Jordan Beatty receiving the Goddard Memorial Sword 24324 Jean-François Horth receiving the Dawe Memorial Sword Memorial Swords are presented in honour of 22458 Nichola Goddard and 22596 Matt Dawe to the best ROTP artillery and infantry senior cadets respectively to carry in their fourth year. 24276 Jordan Beatty 24324 Jean-François Horth The Nichola Goddard…
Ex Cadets Take Pijper Cup for 10th Consecutive Year
Experience, savvy, and leadership prevails. By: WJO A cornerstone for Reunion Weekend are the sports competed by cadets and ex cadets. Once again – for the 10th consecutive year and for the 12th time in the history of the Pijper Cup, the adage – old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill held…
What’s Happening At Royal Military of Canada
Ladies Rugby Impressive in 10 – 0 Winning Debut! By: 24579 Nicole Bach The newly formed RMC Women’s Rugby Club played their first ever match Wednesday September 24th against St. Lawrence College on home turf. The final score was 10 to 0 for RMC, starting scrum-half Alyssa Quartermain scored both trys, one in both the…
Skip the ferry and swim to Wolfe Island!
Swim to Wolfe Island By: 24924 Ocdt Bernier-Brideau Last Sunday, on September 28, six brave officer-cadets from RMC swam across Lake Ontario, accompanied by the Dcdts, LCol Tony O’Keeffe. They departed from Point Frederick and swam down to Wolfe Island, and finally took the ferry back. The team was composed of (IV) Drouin, (IV) Bourassa,…
Big Changes With RMC Selection Process
Lieutenant-Colonel R.R.(Rod) McDonald, CD, MA is a 34 year veteran of the Canadian Forces. As a Canadian Forces pilot, he mainly flew tactical helicopters and is a former Commanding Officer of 408 Goose Squadron. He also has extensive experience in the education and training of NATO military officers of various ranks. He was a Directing…
Commandant Series
Number XI in our series on former Military Colleges Commandants X Comdt @ CMR… 1975 to 1978 By: E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC ‘03) 4377 LGen (Ret’d) Richard J. Evraire (CMR RMC ’59) CMM, CD has been chair of the Royal Military College Saint-Jean Board of Governors since February 28, 2008. He joined the Canadian Forces…
Salon Génie Carrières
BULLETIN DU SALON GÉNIE CARRIÈRES (21 et 22 octobre au Palais des congrès) Au programme des Conférences du Salon génie carrières : NÉGOTIATION SALARIALE; CARRIÈRE, LEADERSHIP, GOVERNANCE; et plus! Montréal, le 2 octobre 2008 – La négociation salariale est un grand défi de nos jours. Quelle stratégie adoptée? Quelles sont les particularités du monde du…
The RMCs part of our Canadian heritage
Historic Places of Canada – Officer’s Mess Royal Military College Saint-Jean The Officer’s Mess, also known as Building 5 is one of a group of buildings located within the earthen ramparts of the former Fort Saint-Jean, now the . The large, rectangular building with projecting end pavilions is topped by a hipped roof with many…