Club in Good Hands; Headed in the Right Direction

Another Great Year and New Slate for the Club! Article by: Bryan Bailey – Executive Director RMC Club Last week’s Reunion Weekend was blessed with glorious, balmy weather which unquestionably enhanced all aspects of the weekend many of which are held outdoors; the obstacle course, the badging parade and Wall of Honour ceremony on Saturday,…

Kingston Branch: Busy Reunion Weekend & Large Turnout to Hear Hon. Peter Milliken @ Monthly Luncheon

Kingston & Area High School Students Attend Badging Parade High school students from the area who received the RMC Club Kingston Branch Book Award attended the cadet parade last saturday, as part of the Reunion Weekend activities at the College. Eleven award recipients attended with their parents for a group totaling 33. This was an…

Keeping Tabs…

Commandant, 41 Canadian Brigade Group Battle School at Canadian Armed Forces Director Military Careers 6-5, Health Services Career Manager À la retraite des Forces armées canadiennes / Retired from the Canadian Armed Forces Commander Counter Improvised Explosive Device Task Force at Canadian Forces Inspired to serve Independent Logistics Consultant, DND Canadian Joint Operations Command Business…

I Year & II Year Have Their Say

Looking Back on FYOP: A First-Year’s Perspective By: 27421 (I) OCdt Melissa Sanfaçon A tradition, a mentally scarring ritual, a valuable learning experience; regardless of what you choose to call it, First Year Orientation Program (FYOP) is something that can only be truly understood by the cadets who came before us. Though opinions of FYOP…

IV Years – Training for the M – In Petawawa

OP Collaborative Spirit an Eye-Opening Experience for Senior Cadets This past Monday, fifteen fourth-year cadets from the college had the privilege to participate in the first day of OP Collaborative Sprit at CFB Petawawa, along with Captain Shurdha the SOC and our Director of Cadets, Lieutenant-Colonel Popov. Upon our arrival at 1RCR HQ on Monday…

Hockey Paladins Start Wed at Home; @ UQTR Frid & Concordia on Sat

Men’s and Women’s Fencing OUA – Fencing Hockey OUA- Men’s 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…

Drowning in Oil: The Yasuni National Park in Ecuador

Drowning in Oil: The Yasuni National Park in Ecuador 26549 OCdt (IV) Kai Zhao As a Fourth-Year cadet looking back, I realize that my experiences at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC) both in and outside of the classroom have shaped my perspective of the world. As a soon-to-be Second Lieutenant in the Canadian…

Ode au Royal 22è Régiment Pour le 100è Anniversaire en 2014 # 2759 Sir Charles Forbes, RMWO

ED NOTE: As we are approaching the 100th anniversary of the founding of the R22eR this month, attached is an “Ode au R22eR” written by 2759 Sir Charles Forbes, who died in 2010. Also attached is an article written by 12570 Mike Kennedy about his life and wartime experiences, this was originally published in the…

Oct ’52 – RMC Football Team Travels to Halifax

“More drill for recruits. It gives me a real bang to teach these lads and see an improvement in their drill. Boy! They have a long way to go.” That week saw OCdt McColl meet a British war hero, Lt. Gen. Sir Arthur Smith, before a whirlwind trip to the Maritimes. 7 Oct 52 Classes…

We get e-mails

Good day Mr. Oliver, I just wanted to express my disappointment in the Veritas article regarding the CDS Commendations. Former Sgt. James Ryan, now a member of Otter Sqn, did quite an amazing job developing a training plan in Afghanistan for the ANP, however there is no write up explaining anything about it. Not only…

Deaths | Décès

6513 John Telesphore Bart April 28, 1943 – September 28, 2014 I’m Glad for All the Life I’ve Had! There’s nothing like a cancer diagnosis to force a man to take stock of his life. This is particularly true when you find out you have a glioblastoma-an incurable brain cancer. Two and a half years…

In This Issue 38

“It brings back lots of old memories, it’s great to be here with all my buddies and that’s why I come down here every five years. Good for them [the first years] it’s good to see them following along. I wish them all the best and encourage them and tell them  –  don’t give up”.…

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