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.
National Flag of Canada Day February 15 2025
While the design of the flag was new, it featured a familiar symbol that had a long history of use in Canada. The maple leaf emerged in the 19th century as a symbol of Canadian identity and was everywhere in popular culture: books, songs, coins, badges, banners, and many other items. Generations of Canadians had already adopted the maple leaf as a symbol of their identity, but it is during the First World War — where it was used as the cap badge worn by members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force — that it became the most widely recognized emblem of the nation. Most poignantly, it is a single maple leaf that is carved upon many of the headstones of Canadian service men and women who gave their lives in the 2 world wars. For many, the maple leaf was a shared symbol of pride, courage and loyalty.
Invitation to attend RMC’s annual Haycock Lecture 2025 on World War 3.0 – Wednesday 5 March 2025 – 5pm
The Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) War Studies Programme invites you to attend this year’s annual Haycock Lecture on World War 3.0. This year guest speaker Dr. Lynette Nusbacher will lend insight into the near future of multi-domains warfare in multiple theatres across the spectrum of conflicts.
Class of 1966 Supports Ontario Engineering Competition (OEC) and the Conference on Advocacy and Leadership in Engineering (CALE)
Students representing RMC competed in four categories at the OEC which included: junior design, senior design, debate, and programming.
The RMC Alumni Association is proud to support the Women in Defence & Security (WiDS) Annual Awards Breakfast on 6 March 2025
The Annual Awards Breakfast honours Remarkable Leaders within the Defence community. From junior levels to senior executives, all women deserve recognition for their positive contribution and impact to the Canadian defence and security industry. The Remarkable Leaders campaign celebrates the value women bring to Canada’s Defence and Security community.
West Point Weekend, Carr Harris Cup, and Historic Hockey Game Recap
For the first time since 2020, the longest standing international ice hockey rivalry returned to Kingston Saturday afternoon as the Army West Point Black Knights made the trip across the boarder to battle the RMC Paladins. The two teams delighted the 2,100 plus fans to a tremendous game, with Army ultimately winning their second consecutive Challenge Cup, 3-2.
RCR Association Podcast – Col Kristopher Reeves RMC 2001, discusses his career as a solider
Col Kristopher Reeves (RMC 2001) was recently interviewed on the RCR Association Podcast. Col Reeves joined the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in 1996. He graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada in 2001 and completed regimental duty with the 1st and 3rd Battalions of The Royal Canadian Regiment in Petawawa. In 2017, he assumed command of 3 RCR. On June 28th 2024, Colonel Kris Reeves assumed command of 2 CMBG from Colonel (at that time) Jay MacKeen, MSM, CD, during a ceremony held at Garrison Petawawa.
Chief of the Defence Staff Announces Additional 2024 Colonel Promotions, Appointments and Retirements
Furthering the August 2024 announcements of Captain (Navy) and Colonel promotions, the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) General Jennie Carignan announced additional promotions, appointments and retirements. There were a number of notable promotions and appointments in this recent announcement. For example, Col. N.K. Isenor was appointed Military Judge by Her Excellency the Governor General in Council on the recommendation of the Minister of National Defence.