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…
6 out of 5,351 ain’t bad!
National Astronaut Recruitment Campaign-Six Ex cadets make short list! Each of the Top 16 candidates in the National Astronaut Recruitment Campaign demonstrates a well-rounded mix of academic, athletic and professional achievement, as well as a passion for the Canadian Space Program. The candidates represent a diverse array of backgrounds and qualifications, from military training to…
Meet the Incoming Royal Military College of Canada Commandant
15185 Capt.(N) William S. Truelove CD (RRMC 1985) will be promoted Commodore and appointed Commandant Royal Military College of Canada, in Kingston. He enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces in 1981 and attended Royal Roads Military College, graduating in 1985 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Military and Strategic Studies. After graduation, Capt(N) Truelove completed his…
Commandant Sad to Leave RMC
Bittersweet Departure: Commandant to leave RMC Military shuffle lands Lawson at national headquarters For brig.-gen. Tom Lawson, leaving royal military college is bittersweet. “I know that wherever I go, there will not be another command like this one,” Lawson said yesterday. “It doesn’t matter what fantastic job there is with any sort of challenges, it…
What’s Happening At RMC
Meet the RMC Cadet Wing Top 4 With a new semester comes dramatic changes in the Cadet Wing command structure. The new leadership, under Officer Cadet Bryan McCulloch, has taken the reins after a thorough transition from Officer Cadet Jacklyn Power’s team. Under BGen Lawson’s and LCol O’Keeffe’s leadership, Cadets have seen their responsibilities expand…
(W) Basketball Coach – Believes Accountability is Important
Sitting in his office last week, 21295 Brad Schur was soft spoken and reflective as he talked to Bill Oliver about coaching the RMC women’s basketball team. The RMC lady hoopsters have yet to win a league game over the past 5 plus seasons – for a total of 124 straight losses. There appears to…