Recognizing Recipients of The King’s Coronation Medal / Lauréats de la Médaille du couronnement du roi Charles III
Recognizing Recipients of The King’s Coronation Medal / Lauréats de la Médaille du couronnement du roi Charles III
RMC Announces AWOD Class of 2025 / Le CMR annonce la cohorte 2025 du MRS
With three new members being inducted this year, Bruce Barteaux, John Czich and the 1968 Men’s Soccer Team, will now forever be enshrined amongst the Paladin’s best
A devastating loss from colon cancer – Our family’s story
On September 20th, 2024, Colonel Commandant, Colonel (Retired) Ralph Coleman RMC 1967 died of colon cancer just five weeks after he received his devastating diagnosis. His death left his CAF community in shock and his family reeling. His daughter LCdr Linda Coleman shares this story in his memory in hopes of encouraging CAF members and their families to get early screening for this preventable disease. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Canada.
CAF’s Contribution to Securing Latvia’s Cyber Infrastructure
The Cyber Task Force focuses on defensive operations, aiming to detect and neutralize cyber threats before they can cause harm. “Our job is to stay vigilant, like watchkeepers in a tower,” explained Major Broda-Milian. “We monitor for potential threats, identify them early, and collaborate with local authorities to address them.”
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.
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.
Battle of the Classes Challenge Winner Announced
The 2024 Battle of the Classes was a resounding success once again. Your generosity raised over $400,000 from 1 August – 31 December 2024. Since 2019 classes have raised $2,053,741 in support of the Colleges and the future leaders of Canada.
Top Donors for 2024 Announced
The purpose of the New Eighteen Society is to recognize the top 18 major financial contributions to the RMC Alumni Association each calendar year by individual donors (not classes, branches, corporations or other collective bodies). Since the purpose of the New 18 is to promote philanthropy, those who wish to remain anonymous will not be included, and the next ranking individual will be added. Only actual, current year donations will be taken into consideration.
Cumulative Class Giving – Where does your class rank for lifetime cumulative giving?
Where does your class rank for lifetime cumulative giving? Class giving includes all donations regardless of the direction of the gift designation by the donor.
Les premières résidences de l’histoire du Cégep de l’Outaouais en 2027
Le Droit a appris qu’après huit mois de planification et de discussions, une contribution financière majeure de 1,2 million de dollars versée par la Fondation Jocelyne et Gilles Ouimet CMR 1967– un couple de la région qui souhaite redonner à la communauté – permettra à un projet de construction d’une résidence étudiante de 24 places de devenir réalité d’ici 2027. Il s’agit du même coup du plus important don unique jamais reçu dans l’histoire de l’établissement.
Appointments to the Order of Canada
Since its creation in 1967—Canada’s centennial year—more than 7 600 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order. The contributions of these trailblazers are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country. Their grit and passion inspire us, teach us and show us the way forward. They exemplify the Order’s motto: DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (“They desire a better country”).
A surprise and a legacy: 2 women’s unlikely journeys to becoming veterans
Catherine Larose is another veteran working at PSPC. However, she joined the forces more traditionally: “I’m from a military family with a long history of service, primarily in the Royal Canadian Navy. However, I decided to break the cycle and join the Royal Canadian Air Force. I was inspired by stories of the Royal Military College of Canada and its challenging admission process. The recruiting message at the time, ‘Join for the adventure,’ resonated with me.”