Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame Welcomes Its 2026 Inductees
More than 600 guests gathered in Ottawa on September 17 for Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame’s 2026 Induction Ceremony—an evening that brought the country’s aviation past, present and future together under one roof.
From RMC to the International Space Station: Colonel Joshua Kutryk, Class of 2004
From the classrooms of the Royal Military College of Canada to the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Colonel Joshua Kutryk’s journey reflects a lifetime of service, discipline and discovery. The RMC Class of 2004 graduate is preparing for his first spaceflight as a mission specialist aboard NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station.
Royal Canadian Navy Welcomes New Commander
On June 16, 2026, the Royal Canadian Navy marked an important moment of continuity, service, and leadership as Vice-Admiral Dan Charlebois assumed command as the 39th Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy. The formal Change of Command ceremony took place at His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Star in Hamilton, Ontario, with General Jennie Carignan, Chief of…
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…
