Commandant’s Inspection
Commandant’s early morning inspection, likely a nervous moment for cadets. By: WJO The modern living conditions of cadets may be more comfortable – and, indeed, more private – than those known from earlier years, still the basic purpose for existence of the military has not altered; and neither has the need for the tool of…
Keeping Up With the Boss & WP Weekend Slide Shows
As anticipated, an incredibly busy week around the College. Some highlights from the perspective of the Commandant – Commodore Bill Truelove: Monday – The week started with a visit by the Formation Chaplain , LCol Guevremont. Padre Guevremont had the opportunity to meet with RMCs padres and to conduct services in our Chapel last Sunday.…
BGen J Vance At RMCC & Queen’s University Last Week
BGen Vance stood up Task Force 5-09, the Canadian Headquarters that commanded and coordinated Canadian and Coalition civil-military operations in Kandahar Province from Feb to Nov 2009. RRMC Cadets & Staff Updated on Afghanistan By 15696 Brigadier General Jonathan Vance (RRMC 1986) Presentation focused on his experience with planning and conducting operations in Afghanistan. By:…
Cadets Set Standards for Walking Out Dress
A new age of business casual walk-out dress for cadets By: Catie Keyser Gone are the days of flip flops, ragged jeans, and youth-inspired graphic t-shirts. The time has come for the cadets of the Royal Military College to wear a ‘business casual’ uniform both on and off the peninsula in hopes of earning the…
Top 4, II Semester Named
MEET THE TOP 4 DESIGNATES 24401 Ian Wookey – Cadet Wing Commander OCdt Ian Wookey is 21 years old and was born and raised in Sarnia, ON. He attended St. Patrick’s High School where he graduated as an Honour Roll student. Throughout high school he played on numerous sports teams including the track and field…
Ex Cadet Heading to Oxford… First One in 22 Years
Photos: (Left) 2009 Legacy Dinner. (L-R) Gino Bruni; U/K; 10121 Brian Hook; & 10080 Bob Booth. (Centre) RMC Club president 16412 Gord Clark presents the Reunion Weekend sports trophy to Gino Bruni representing the Ex cadets victory over the cadets. (Right Photo) Gino Bruni (right) volunteered to be the personal escort for The Honourable Judge…
2009 Fall Convocation
Slide show photos by : 25247 OCdt Ken Eady: CKWS video Photo: By Brad Lowe Commodore William Truelove, Commandant of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC) and in his capacity as Vice-Chancellor, conferred thirty graduate and undergraduate degrees during the Fall Convocation ceremony this past friday. Honorary degrees were awarded to George Elliott Clark,…
The “M” in RMC is alive & well!
“Thanks also to the Mil and Academic Wing staff on parade today. You are the ‘engine’ that keeps the college going, the leaders, the Role Models, the trainers, the educators and the mentors. You are instrumental in helping the cadets achieve success and more broadly, are personally shaping the Canadian Forces leadership of tomorrow. By…
Obstacle Course Winners & Leadership Excellence Acknowledged
John Bart Teamwork and Leadership Awards Dinner By: Glenn MacDonald RMCC Foundation EVP The staff of RMC and the RMCC Foundation organized a very successful, and enjoyable Captain 6513 John Bart (RMC 1965) Awards Dinner at the Officer Cadet Mess on Thursday, October 29th 2009. This event is held each year to acknowledge the outstanding…
Grapes & Cadets; Hon. Stephane Dion Speaks @ RMC; 5 Sqn ’09 Obstacle Course Champs
Pictured (left to right) is Officer Cadet Jon Berrey, Don Cherry, Officer Cadet Kristin Doncaster and Officer Cadet Michael Akey, who are all currently in their second year at the College. The tickets were generously given to RMC by the Kingston Whig Standard as a part of their show of support for the Soldiers Appreciation…
Class of 2013 Receive Their Cap Badges
Excerpts from Commandant’s speech at the Badging Parade “Ex Cadet Weekend represents an opportunity for the past, the present and the future to come together and celebrate everything that is special about the Royal Military College of Canada.” “Let me also recognize the families and friends visiting RMC today, many for the first time, for…
REUNION WEEKEND 2009 – Schedule of Events
Schedule of events for this weekend Thursday 1 Oct 1830 hrs – Legacy Dinner. Just a handful of tickets left – Contact Panet House Office to be placed on a waiting list. List will close Tuesday at noon Kingston time. Final notifications will be sent out end of business on Tuesday. Silent Auction Info. Make…