Chris Hadfied: 2014 Young Memorial Lecturer
“Having Chris Hadfield speak at the Young Memorial Lecture on Leadership in Currie Hall packed with Cadets, Faculty and Staff was truly a wonderful and inspirational engagement opportunity.” BGen Al Meinzinger Commandant Chris Hadfield Once Again Visits the Royal Military College of Canada Article by: 27514 OCdt (I) Robert Blair. Photos by OCdt IV Kai…
Another Successful CDAI Graduate Student Symposium
Another Successful CDAI Graduate Student Symposium By: 13987 Bryan Bailey – Executive Director – RMC Club of Canada For the 17th consecutive year, the Royal Military College of Canada hosted the Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) Institute’s Graduate Student Symposium which was themed as “Canada’s Security & Defence Interests”. The symposium continues to attract greater…
FYOP 2014: Two Weeks Down; Three To Go
FYOP 2014: Two Weeks Down; Three To Go By: WJO The 62 young men and women selected to serve as First Year Orientation staff have all been working at a feverish pitch since the arrival over two weeks ago of the 179 members of the Class of 2018. The staff breakdown: five per 12 squadrons…
3 Ex cadets among those honoured in latest Order of Canada list
The Order of Canada is one of Canada’s highest civilian honours. It was established in 1967, Canada’s centennial year, to recognize outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Three Ex Cadets were among 86 new appointments to the Order of Canada announced June 30, 2014. COMPANION OF THE ORDER OF CANADA…
Still Majestic After 90 Years / Grandiose même après 90 ans
xx 90th Anniversary of the Memorial Arch Article by: 13987 Bryan Bailey – Executive Director RMC Club This past Friday, 13 June, RMCC celebrated the 90th Anniversary of Memorial Arch with a ceremony at the Arch. The event was very well attended by RMCC military and civilian staff, cadets, as well as a good turn-out…
College’s Anniversary / L’anniversaire du Collège: 138 years of TDV
The “Old Eighteen” entered the College on 1 June 1876. Consequently, this is the 138th “birthday” of Royal Military College of Canada. Our keen photographer, Curtis Maynard was here, there and everywhere on the peninsula last week. He didn’t capture everything but he did a pretty good job of highlighting most of the familiar spots…
Royal Military College of Canada: 99th Convocation Ceremony
Photos by Curtis Maynard – Click for better viewing Guard of Honour – Rick Mercer & MND – Back-to-Back By: WJO & 26659 OCdt (II) Danielle Andela This past Thursday (15 May) saw a contingent of Officer Cadets of the Royal Military College of Canada formed up with rifles to greet the The Honourable Robert…
Indoor Commissioning Parade Doesn’t Disappoint
219 New Officers Receive Commissioning Scrolls Indoors By: WJO Threatening weather, 90% chance of heavy rains, in the forecast, prompted the commandant, BGen Al Meinzinger to make the call 18 hours in advance that the 2014 commissioning parade would move indoors to the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre. And a good call it was!…
National Day of Honour: Three Cadets Share Their Memories
National Day of Honour: Remembering Afghanistan By: WJO The National Day of Honour, Friday 9 May, was intended as a day to mark the contributions and sacrifices of the thousands of Canadians who served in Afghanistan. As many as 38 Bases, wings and units throughout the country marked this national day of observance with ceremonies…
13987 Bryan Bailey – Club E.D. – One Year On
From Winnipeg Rifles to E.D. of the RMC Club in 35 Years 13987 Bryan Bailey commenced his career in the Canadian Forces as a soldier with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles in 1978. In 1979, he transferred to the Regular Force and attended both Royal Roads and Royal Military College graduating with a Bachelors Degree in…
MOC Weekend Lives Up to Expectations for Cadets of all Stripes
xxxx Military Occupation Classification (MOC) weekend: the duty weekend that RMCC cadets always look forward to. During MOC weekend, junior and senior officers as well as non-commissioned members from the Army, Air Force, and Navy, gather at RMCC to provide cadets with a unique opportunity to learn what to expect when they get “out in…
CANADA’S LEGACY IN AFGHANISTAN: THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES NARRATIVE
12192 Gen. Thomas Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff, returns salute to 14596 Maj.-Gen. Dean Milner, last Commander of the Canadian Contribution to the Training Mission in Afghanistan during the flag lowering ceremony at the International Security Assistance Force headquarters in Kabul, Wednesday, March 12, 2014. (Photo by: Master Cpl. Patrick Blanchard / Canadian Forces…