A devastating loss from colon cancer – Our family’s story
On September 20th, 2024, Colonel Commandant, Colonel (Retired) Ralph Coleman RMC 1967 died of colon cancer just five weeks after he received his devastating diagnosis. His death left his CAF community in shock and his family reeling. His daughter LCdr Linda Coleman shares this story in his memory in hopes of encouraging CAF members and their families to get early screening for this preventable disease. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Canada.
CAF’s Contribution to Securing Latvia’s Cyber Infrastructure
The Cyber Task Force focuses on defensive operations, aiming to detect and neutralize cyber threats before they can cause harm. “Our job is to stay vigilant, like watchkeepers in a tower,” explained Major Broda-Milian. “We monitor for potential threats, identify them early, and collaborate with local authorities to address them.”
Honouring the Citadel’s 2025 Palmetto Medal Recipients
As a four-year member of the Honors Program, he placed first at the National Collegiate Honors Program Conference for his presentation on the discipline system at military academies and colleges. He received the prestigious Killam Fellowship administered by Fulbright Canada and spent the fall semester of his junior year at the Royal Military College of Canada.
Golden Oldies – Future Leaders Edition
In honour of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2025, this edition of the Golden Oldies will feature photos of the future leaders of Canada from the Royal Military College of Canada and the Royal Military College Saint-Jean.
Preserving Our Heritage, Protecting Our Future / Préserver notre patrimoine et protéger notre avenir
In these challenging times, as Canadians stand united against external threats, our shared commitment to preserving our nation’s heritage and supporting our military traditions has never been more crucial. The RMC Alumni Association is dedicated to supporting the Canadian Military Colleges and ensuring that the values and traditions that define our great nation continue to thrive.
Recognizing Recipients of The King’s Coronation Medal / Lauréats de la Médaille du couronnement du roi Charles III
The Royal Military Colleges of Canada Alumni Association (RMCAA) is exceptionally proud to celebrate three members of our alumni community who have been recognized for their significant contributions to Canadian society, receiving King Charles III’s Coronation Medal earlier this year. This award honours Canadians for their meaningful impact in their community service, public service, or charitable activities.
50e Édition du Tournoi de Ballon sur glace des Ancien(ne)s au CMR St-Jean History and Future at its Best !
La mise au jeu officielle a été effectuée par nulle autre que la Lieutenante-générale Lise Bourgon, qui participait aussi comme joueuse avec sa fille (sous-lieutenante Megan Roy), au sein de l’équipe Les Sacoches, pilotée de mains de maître par la Colonelle Marie-Éve Bégin.
Students participate in Mottershead Battlefield Tour 15-23 February 2025
In keeping with the tour’s tradition, the cadets participated in the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres to commemorate those who fell in Belgium. The Last Post Association, which runs the ceremony, was very happy to see the tour return and, in honour of the RMC cadets, changed the location for the ceremony’s wreath laying to the south side of the monument, in front of the panels commemorating the Canadian dead. During the ceremony, the cadets made a strong impression with their professional bearing and solid drill. They proved fine ambassadors of RMC and Canada. As they marched off parade, people in the crowd began to clap—which protocol for the ceremony disallows. But it was a natural reaction to seeing a group of professional looking men and women in uniform.
Class of 1966 Supports the RMC DIAS Team participation at the Howard International Model NATO
OCdt McKinney and OCdt Ko received the Overall Outstanding Delegate Award for their exceptional performance in the North Atlantic Council, while OCdt Bowerman earned the same distinction for his contributions in the Nuclear Planning Group. Additionally, OCdt Yin was recognized with the Distinguished Delegate Award for the Military Committee, and OCdt Bacon received the Superior Delegate Award for the PCSC. Furthermore, RMC was honoured with the Overall Distinguished Delegation Award for its outstanding participation in the conference.