New Commander for Canadian Special Operations Forces Command
News release May 7, 2024 – Ottawa – National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) completed a change of command ceremony today at Cartier Square Drill Hall in Ottawa, where Brigadier-General Steve Hunter assumed command from Major-General Steve Boivin. Presided over by General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), today’s…
Boeing Names Former Royal Canadian Air Force Commander to Lead Canada Operations
Press Release shared from: https://www.boeing.ca/news/2024/boeing-names-former-royal-canadian-air-force-commander-to-lead-canada-operations OTTAWA, Ontario, May 17, 2024 – Boeing has appointed Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Al Meinzinger as president of Boeing Canada and Boeing Canada Operations Ltd., effective June 6, 2024. A distinguished leader and veteran, Meinzinger will report to Dr. Brendan Nelson, president of Boeing Global, and succeeds Charles “Duff” Sullivan who retired earlier this…
Military Personnel Command Announces Key Appointment
“My sincerest congratulations to all,” announced LGen. Bourgon, “Your selection for these key MILPERCOM appointments reflects your continued dedication and significant contributions to the Canadian Armed Forces and I wish you every success throughout your tour.
Introducing With Glowing Hearts – Reservist Support Initiative
Reservists are skilled and talented people who are part-time “citizen soldiers”, sailors and airmen/airwomen. In addition to their military responsibilities, they also work full time in the civilian workforce. They enhance corporate culture, small and large businesses, with the experience they have attained in the military. As a candidate for a position they have a…
Deaths
William Craig Moffatt RMC Class of 1955 Craig passed away peacefully in Kingston after a short illness, two days shy of his 91st birthday. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Marlene (née Agar) and is survived by his son Cam (Sera), daughter Stacie Stanton (Ray), and grandchildren Will, Meg, Connor, Jane, and Isabella. He…
Responding to the CMC Review: Towards Renewal / Réponse à l’examen des collèges militaires du Canada : la voie du renouvellement
We’ve created a new page on the RMC Alumni Association website, Responding to the CMC Review: Towards Renewal (https://www.rmcalumni.ca/en/responding-to-the-cmc-review-towards-renewal/) . This is, as the name suggests, where you will find information related to how the RMC Alumni Association is responding to the Government of Canada’s ongoing review of the Canadian Military Colleges. We’ll be posting…
Both Canadian Teams Place in Top 5 at 2024 Sandhurst Competition
It has been a long grueling few months for members of the RMC Kingston and RMC Saint-Jean Military Skills Teams. Early mornings and many late evenings training to compete at the Annual West Point Sandhurst Competition. Their hard work, determination, and teamwork proved valuable as both Canadian Teams placed in the top 5 out of…
RMC Alumni Association to transition away from RMC Connect
As the landscape of digital communication and engagement continuously evolves, the RMC Alumni Association is regularly evaluating our activities to ensure alignment with member preferences. It has become clear in recent months that we can now more effectively serve and engage with our community by leveraging more popular and accessible online platforms. With just over…
Class of 1971 Danny McLeod Athletics Funding Sends Running Club to USMA
Dear RMC Alumni Association, I am writing on behalf of the RMC Running Club to express our gratitude for your generous funding that enabled us to attend the Fallen Comrades Half Marathon in West Point, New-York. Your support played an important role in making this event possible for our team. Participating in the Fallen…
RMC Trailblazers: A Conversation with Marc Garneau Who has Blazed Trails on Land, at Sea, and in Space
The Trailblazer Podcast celebrates the accomplishments and milestones of notable alumni of Canada’s Royal Military Colleges and provides a platform for them to share their stories and contribute to building future leaders for Canada and the world. Earlier this year, we sat down with Marc Garneau who graduated from RMC in 1970. Garneau is, as…