Truelove knows true leadership
24498 A/SLt Noelani Shore (RMC 2009) He had leadership potential written all over him right from the start. When Commodore Bill Truelove, OMM, CD, current Commandant of the Royal Military College, was in his fourth year, he was chosen to be the Cadet Wing Commander for the first semester. Unlike today, when cadets apply for…
TOP 4 – Fall Semester
An Interview With One of The Top 4 Cadets – Fall 2009 Article & photos by 25275 OCdt Julia Anderson (From Left): Cadet Wing Training Officer 24561 Marc-Andre F.Pelland, Cadet Wing Commander 24410 Nicholas Bouchard, Deputy Cadet Wing Commander 24649 Kayla MacMillan, Cadet Wing Administration Officer 24924 Maxime Bernier-Brideau. IN CONVERSATION WITH 25275 JULIA ANDERSON…
2009 Arch Ceremony
“Welcome to the Cadet Wing Commander, OCdt Bouchard and the entire Bar Slate. As you have heard me say, I empower you to lead the Cadet Wing and I hold you responsible and accountable to ensure that the RMC Cadet Wing continues to reflect the level of excellence that it is internationally known for. You…
Recruits Run With Commandant & Staff
Running the Talk! By 25275 OCdt Julia Anderson Looking back on my morning I couldn’t be happier that I had pushed myself out of bed at 0500 to drive to the campus. 0530, aka “zero dark thirty,” is one of those peaceful moments around the college; all is quiet, most people are asleep – except…
2009 Recruits Arrive
The Next Step in the Process By 25275 Julia Anderson On Monday August 10th, 2009 at 10:00 in the morning the Canadian Forces Recruiting Center (CFRC) Kingston hosted a swearing in ceremony for one Civilian University and 4 new RMC recruits. I attended this, and sitting in the background brought back my memories of nervousness…
The Torch has been passed
“I am truly honoured and humbled to be standing here as the 43rd Commandant of this incredible college and look forward to being at the helm during this next watch.” Commodore Bill Truelove – Incoming RMCC commandant – 17 July 2009 Change of Command Ceremony – Classy By: WJO For the first time in the…
Au Revoir – XLII Commandant | Bienvenue – XLIII Commandant
Au Revoir XLII Commandant 12192 BGen TJ (Tom) Lawson became Royal Military College of Canada 42nd Commandant two years ago. He has a pending promotion and will be moving to National Defence Headquarters next week. During his short time as RMCC Commandant – the Toronto native and CF 18 fighter pilot quickly demonstrated that he…
Snowbirds and the CMC Connection
Captain Mike French is a 5-year veteran of the Snowbirds and graduate of RRMC, Class of 1994. In 2004, 19520 Captain Mike French (RRMC 2004) was selected to fly as Snowbird Number 7 for the 2005- 2007 show seasons. He was subsequently posted to the home team as Snowbird 12, Standards Pilot for the 2008…
Grad 2009: In a word – Wow!
Post – Convocation, Sunset Ceremony, Commissioning Parade & The Ball By 24734 Alex Gagnon Convocation Here are a few comments from recent graduates and their families. Let’s hear what they have to say!!! Click on their pictures to watch short videos. Videos may not be visible on some computers due to local server firewalls and…
Sandhurst ’09 – 4th Win in Five Years for RMC!
Sandhurst Competition “To provide the Corps of Cadets with a challenging and rewarding inter-company military skills competition, which will enhance leadership qualities, professional development and military excellence in selected military skills.” RMC earns 4th win in five years! RMC bettered 47 other teams from the United States and abroad. West Point fielded 32 of them;…
RMC Foundation Reorganization / Réorganisation de la Fondation des CMR
News From the Foundation President 7076 John van Haastrecht President, RMC Foundation The Royal Military College Foundation is an evolving organization, which has as its primary purpose raising funds to benefit your Colleges. I am privileged to be selected to lead this organization this year and in that capacity I have been blessed with a…
Varsity Sports Award Ceremony
AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY The 1st of April 2009 signals the 85th birthday of Canada’s air force Current and former RCAF types – please consider joining (rejoining) the ‘Air Force family’ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Varsity Sports Award Ceremony – Athletes Front & Center! By: WJO BGen Tom Lawson, Commandant and LCol Tony O’Keeffe, Director of Cadets were the…