They Proudly Served – LCol (Ret’d) 10386 Chas Cormier
Charles Cormier discovered an interest in military operations in high school. After a classroom presentation of the Canadian Armed Forces Officer Training Plan, he enlisted in the Reserves at the age of 16. At 18, he transferred to the Regular Force and began his studies at the Royal Military College St-Jean. “I didn’t want to put financial stress on my parents.”
The Class of 1979 Remembers – Skylarks
It was a dark and stormy night on the 13th of October 1977 … okay not really – it was actually quite a nice but cool late evening, as six intrepid III year members of 4 Squadron, under cover of darkness, gathered stealthily around the base of the Memorial Arch – 12249 Terry Wood, 12207 Kevin McCarthy, 12218 Wayne Murray, 12357 Steve Zuber, 12154 Mark Beaulieu, and 12114 Brian Pitman.
Alumni in the News
Centenarian veteran RCNSE86 Peter Chance survived Battle of the Atlantic, D-Day and Korean War
Alumni and the Olympic Connection
In early February we were contacted by 17324 Sharon Donnelly, RMC Class of 1990, (also an Olympic Athlete) to let us know that the 2022 Beijing Olympics had an Alumni Connection.
Sports News
OUA Sports action is back after a brief hiatus due to COVID restrictions across the province.
A Journey into the past, the present and the future of the COVID-19 Virus
The Chapitre Fort Saint-Jean Branch in collaboration with the Royal Military Colleges Alumni Association Inc. invite you to attend “A Journey into the past, the present and the future of the COVID-19 Virus” with panelists Dr. Mathieu Simon, md, frcpc, fccm and Dr. Marc Dauphin, retired military doctor who was commander of the military hospital in Kandahar.
Golden Oldies
A collection of classic images and humour from the classes of the Royal Military Colleges throughout the years.
Honouring 6604 Jim Carruthers
Last year, on November 1st, 2021, RMC lost a beloved benefactor, mentor, and friend. 6604 Jim Carruthers was a vibrant part of the RMC Community, one that touched the hearts of countless cadets.
OUA Sport Returns
Following the Government of Ontario’s announcement, Ontario University Athletics (OUA) is pleased to announce the corresponding updates as it pertains to OUA competition. In conjunction with announced timelines surrounding the gradual easing of public health measures in the province, the OUA’s return to training will commence on Monday, January 31.