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.
Ottawa Branch’s Ironman Col (Ret’d) Sandy Schwab RMC 1987
In the fall of 2024 Sandy approached the Perley Health Foundation and offered to help raise funds to support Veterans Programs and Initiatives by soliciting donations through his participation in the 2025 Ottawa Ironman Competition. Sandy proposed to kick off the fundraising with a personal $10,000 donation and challenge supporters to match this amount to a $20,000 target.
Leading with Purpose: Military Principles in the Private Sector
RMC and the Canadian Armed Forces gave me a foundation in leadership that continues to serve me well. The terminology may be different, orders become scopes, commands become crews, but the core principles endure. Mission clarity, trust-based command teams, and a culture of belonging are not just military ideals. They’re tools that transfer. They’re needed. And they work.
Capt Amanda Alves (RMC 2021) Finishes in Top 15 of Miss Universe Canada Competition
Capt Ales is the first ever Regular Force member to compete in Miss Universe Canada and is an Aerospace Engineering Officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force. As a delegate in this year’s competition, she is promoting youth engagement in STEM and sports, and is sharing her journey in the Canadian Armed Forces. With eight years of service, her career in the CAF has allowed her to pursue her dreams in the field of space while also continuing her passion for sports by playing at the national level on the CAF’s sports teams.
Assistant Deputy Minister (Digital Services Group) Mr. Ross Ermel, RRMC RMC 1989
Shared from: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/organizational-structure/digital-services-group-dsg/biography.html Ross Ermel assumed the role of Assistant Deputy Minister (Digital Services) (ADM (DS)) and Defence Chief Digital Officer (DCDO) for the Department of National Defence /Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) on May 1st, 2024. Leading the newly established Digital Services Group (DSG), he brings a wealth of military and public service experience, having been selected for his vision, dedication,…
