RMC – Iron Men & Women / OTTAWA ARMY RUN
RMC AT THE 2009 IRONMAN COMPETITION By 24610 OCdt Fenoulhet It’s 0155 in the morning and I can’t sleep. My alarm will sound in five minutes telling me to get up, put on my combats and prepare myself for one of the most gruelling physical challenges the Canadian Forces has to offer. This challenge is…
The Ultimate Road Trip
By 23991 David Chee (RMC 2008) There are vacations, and then there are road trips. In a typical vacation, the journey is short, and lacks spontaneity. Elements of challenge and adventure are absent. The path less traveled is not taken, and risks are avoided. A road trip, by contrast, is a journey of uncertainties. It…
RMC Traditions and History – The Memorial Arch
by 4459 Ed Murray (RRMC RMC 1959)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxphoto credit: Gerry Locklin The Memorial Arch is arguably the most important architectural feature of RMC. It is fitting therefore that we review from time to time the history of this magnificent memorial and the traditions that have grown up around it. As a start here is the description…
Beyond Women, Babies, and Marriage – How Do We Stack Up?
This article was researched by E3161 Victoria Edwards. The source was last updated in 2006 which was prior to the reopening of RMCSJ . Consequently, the article refers to policy at RMC in Kingston. As far as we know most of the points mentioned are still valid today at both colleges. Question: How are the…
Lost e-mail addresses – Can you help us out?
When we send out the e-Veritas notice every week, we usually have about 500 or so (from a list of over 7,000) that bounce back. The reasons are: filter / firewall restrictions; address has expired and there are a host of other reasons to long to list. We compiled this list a few months ago. …
2009 Grads Getting Their Feet Wet!
24417 2Lt Michel Girouard (RMC 2009) and 24498 A/SLt Noelani Shore (RMC 2009) enjoy the great outdoors with 1 Wing HQ By 24498 A/SLt Noelani Shore (RMC 2009) Assistant 1 Wing PAO For all Royal Military College cadets, the end of fourth year leads to a number of big changes in life: a promotion, a…
CF Sports Awards Program
The CF Sports Awards program was established to recognize personnel of the CF who have earned fame and brought honour to the CF and Canada in the field of sport. By extension, each environment selects command athletes of the year who are then considered for selection as CF athletes of the year in their respective…
André Durand & UTPNCM RMCSJ Instructors
12944 André Durand (CMR RMC 1982) has been the red and white coordinator for the Quebec region since 2004 and he has been involved as president of the Montreal chapter of the RMC club. He left CMR after second year and later completed a Bachelor of Military Arts and Sciences at RMC via distance education.…
HONG KONG MEMORIAL WALL
MEMORIAL WALL DEDICATED TO VETERANS OF THE BATTLE OF HONG KONG The 1,975 Canadian soldiers, mostly from the Quebec City based Royal Rifles of Canada, and the Winnipeg Grenadiers, were the first Canadian troops to see battle in World War II. They had been sent to Hong Kong to help Britain defend its colony against…
A Family Affair & Lady Ex Cadets in Print
Many recent ex cadets will remember RMC’s former Cadet Wing Cheif Instructor E1119 Maj Anne Reiffenstein. She and her husband, 18404 LCol John Reiffenstein (RMC 1992), have recently graduated from Canadian Forces Staff College in Toronto with Masters Degrees in Defence Studies. John has been a passionate supporter of the RMC rugby program, working with…
Summer 2009 Veritas Magazine
The following “teaser” excerpts are from the recent edition of Veritas magazine, a quarterly publication available to all RMC Club Members. If you are a Non members of the RMC Club and wish to join visit us here. Or call us toll free 1-888 386-3762 for membership information. All e-Veritas readers are urged to support…
Meet Dr. Houchang Hassan-Yari – RMCC I.L.O.
Dr. Houchang Hassan-Yari was born in Iran and is a Professor in the Department of Politics Science and Economics at Royal Military College of Canada. He received his BA at Ferdowsi University in Mashhad (Khorassan province). Dr. Hassan-Yari’s MA topic was The role of Shiism in Iranian Revolution of 1979 and his Ph.D. (Universite du…