Reaching for the Stars: Extraordinary Astronauts from the Royal Military College
From pioneering journeys to groundbreaking research, RMC’s astronaut alumni continue to elevate Canada’s presence on the world stage. Their extraordinary accomplishments serve as a source of pride and inspiration, encouraging new generations to reach for the stars. As missions like Artemis II and the International Space Centre endeavor unfold, the influence of RMC and the Canadian Military Colleges remains a guiding force in humanity’s quest to explore the universe.
From Pilot to AgTech Leader: Ellery Burton (RMC ’08) Drives Innovation in Canadian Farming
Ellery Burton, a graduate of the Royal Military College (RMC) Class of 2008, began his career as a varsity hockey player and mechanical engineering student, earning the prestigious A.C. Leonard award for the top fourth-year thesis. Burton’s research contributed to the life extension project for the CF-18 aircraft, focusing on cyclical fatigue and crack prevention—an…
Horizon Aircraft Welcomes Esteemed Test Pilot-Astronaut Jameel Janjua to its Board of Directors
Since graduating from the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) in 2000, Jameel Janjua has forged an extraordinary path in aerospace and aviation, exemplifying the values of perseverance, service, and leadership instilled during his time at RMC. At RMC, Jameel Janjua earned his Bachelor of Engineering and distinguished himself as a top cadet. His academic…
Establishment of Canadian Joint Forces Command (CJFC)
Article shared from the Government of Canada – https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/organizational-structure/canadian-joint-forces-command.html What CJFC does The Canadian Joint Forces Command (CJFC) strengthens leadership, coordination, and accountability for joint Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) military capabilities. Joint capabilities are military functions and resources that are essential across all branches of the armed forces, and enable operations in all five CAF domains: land sea air…
Eva Martinez, RMC Class of 1993, Awarded ELLE-vation Award
Eva has devoted her career to creating opportunities for women in aerospace and beyond. As a leader with Women in Aerospace Canada she connected women from top floor to shop floor and expanded the network across the Atlantic provinces, strengthening women’s visibility in the sector.