What’s Happening At RMC
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First RMC H.A.R.B. Launched & Short Message From Peter Dawe
The Royal Military College of Canada launched its first ever high-altitude research balloon this week, opening up new opportunities for research by the university’s scientists and taking the first steps towards future improvements in aviation safety. The balloon mission, called FLOAT (Flying Laboratory for Observation of ADS-B Transmissions), was a project of the Department of…
DCdts – At It Again! & CISM Fencers Compete in Sweden
LCol Tony O’Keeffe Representing Canadian Force CF Enters RAAM Event For First Time! By: WJO LCol Tony O’Keeffe couldn’t pass up a challenge if he wanted too! When approached by a member of the top brass within DND to be the face of the 2009 Canadian Forces Race Across America Team how could he say…
Old Brigade Member, Prominent At LXXXIV CONVOCATION
3610 Paul Southall (RMC 1956) and his wife of 49 years, Barbara, share a happy moment, following the Convocation. Paul earned a Master of Arts – War Studies and was one of many Ex cadets who walked on stage to receive a PG degree at the 84th RMC convocation which was held 14 May 2009.…
RMC (W) Rugby: A Team to Reckon With
22428 Kristin Topping (RMC 2002) When one thinks of rugby at RMC most, but not all, think of Men’s rugby. This past year saw the return to the rugby pitch for about 40 lady cadets. A number of e-Veritas readers may be aware that (W) rugby was a fully recognized varsity sport at the college…
What’s Happening At RMC
The inaugural W.C. Moffatt Aeronautical Engineering Award was presented to OCdt Y. Drouin, an Aeronautical Engineering Officer. Dr. W.C. Moffat attended the ceremony to present the award and provide some motivating words for the departing class. Fresh Traditions Quickly Follow the New Aeronautical Engineering Program The recent convocation marked the inaugural class of Aeronautical Engineering…
Conversation with Carolyn Welden RMC (W) Volleyball Coach
Carolyn Welden has been the RMC (W) volleyball coach for the past six seasons. The team re-entered the Ontario University Athletics (from the Ontario Community College League) at the beginning of her second year. Over these past five seasons the (W) volleyball team is winless in OUA competition. The league record is 0 wins &…
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…
Convocation Citations
xxxxxxxxxx The Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, PC QC, MP Chancellor Royal Military College of Canada Excerpts from his address at the 2009 Convocation “With the Canadian Forces playing a critical role at home and abroad, Canada needs a strong, smart, innovative and well educated officer corps.” “Au cours de l’année passée, notre gouvernement a lancé…
CDS Gave Six Messages to Newly Minted Officers
From cadets to officers… Excerpts from the Commissioning Parade Address – CDS, General W.J. Natynczyk, CMM, MSC,CD “I have six messages. Three are new and three you know by heart. 1- Confidence and humility. Be confident in your abilities and humble in your strengths. You are a product of the best training system in the…
Class of 2010: Ready to Take Over
Top 4 for Fall 2009 CWTO 24561 Marc-André F. Pelland, DCWC 24949 Kayla MacMillan, CWC 24410 Nicholas Bouchard and CWADO 24924 Maxime Bernier-Brideau By 24734 Alex Gagnon CWC Bouchard 24410 Nicholas Bouchard is from Summerside, Prince Edward Island. He was part of the Sandhurst team this year that brought back a third victory to the…
’09 Class Honour 3 & New Grad Boards in Currie
Class of 2009 to Honour Three… Jean Blanchet 2nd time Honourary Grad. By: WJO Among the many traditions of RMC is the long and proud history of the Graduating Class from the particular year to choose Honourary Graduates. This year is no exception. Three individuals that had a positive impact on the 2009 Class are:…