What’s Happening At RMC
RMC Cadets get familiar with the “Hornet” Article by 24620 (III) OCdt Harbottle – OPI F18 Visit On May 2nd, Air Force cadets from RMC were treated to an introduction to fighter pilot life and a quick overview of the machine by 21734 Capt. Benoit “BOUCH” Bouchard (RMC 2000) and 22760 Capt. Lorne “CHERRY” Claymore…
The Anatomy of Two Leaders…2 IV Years
Over the past few weeks much has been written about the success of the 2009 Sandhurst team. And rightfully so. Last year the RMC team finished a respectable fifth place. Although no one around RMC, in particular, the college leadership were disappointed with a fifth place finish – no one will argue, first place and…
Jean Blanchet: Rappel Master Course
2009 IV Year Rappel Master Course Photos courtesy of I 25490 Andrew Sheahan Click on images to see a video of Cadets rappelling Low flying helicopters and combat clad officers became a daily sight last week as IV Year RMC cadets participated in the yearly Rappel Master Course. This course is progressive in nature, where…
What’s Happening At RMC
Copper Sunday – A tradition dating back 129 years! By: WJO Approximately, 700 Officer Cadets of the Royal Military College of Canada participated in the Battle of the Atlantic Service of Remembrance and Copper Sunday services at local churches this past Sunday. To commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic, approximately 100 cadets marched to the…
“What is happening to the MacKenzie Building…?”
Renovation to MacKenzie… By: Major Julia Atherley – College Engineering Officer While it is always an inspiration to view the Canada flag waving majestically above the MacKenzie clock tower, these days, if you allow your view to drop to ground level at the MacKenzie Building you’re sure to notice the fencing, dust, workers and material…
What’s Happening At RMC
Sandhurst 2009 – The Way It Happened! xxxxxxxxxx Click on photos for better view – Six photos courtesy of 25490 Andrew Sheahan xxxxxxxxxx “To be winners again: vindicated. It was heartbreaking to work tirelessly and lose a title which RMC had held for 3 years. Winning affords such a sense of satisfaction, relief, and pride…
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 Physical Fitness Strategy: Not only for Ocdts!
RMC Physical Fitness Strategy: Not only for Ocdts! The aim of the directive — issued last week by BGen Tom Lawson — is to outline the Commandant’s direction with respect to the physical fitness of RMC military personnel. It focuses specifically on staff and excludes civilian employees and Ocdts who fall under another series of…
Hockey Paladins Wrap-Up Season…
Pictured are the 2008 / 09 Major Award Winners for the hockey Paladins: (left to right): Rookie of the Year – Justin Lacey; Dr. Wayne Kirk Most Valuable Player Award – Richard Lim; Maj. Danny McLeod Coaches Award – Jeff Oke; Most Improved Player – Cameron Chapman. As Many As 4 Stalwarts Moving On… Tommy…
What’s Happening At RMC
Cadets Compete for Top Honour: Colour Party Competition 3rd Year Cadets from all Squadrons competed fiercely last week for the honour of bearing the RMC Colours during the 2009 Graduation ceremonies. The Colour Party Competition is an annual event involving 3rd Year cadets from all Squadrons. Early in the new year, cadets begin practicing for…
Joel Ridley a Leader in Promoting Cdn University TKD!
OCdt Nalae Yang II kicking her opponent from Trent Bill Oliver recently met up with Joel Ridley, Head Coach of the RMC varsity Taekwondo team to talk a little TKD. Q. RMC hosted a Taekwondo competition last weekend. Student-athletes from U of T, Ryerson, Queens and Trent were all seen competing. What was the occasion?…
Otter Squadron Highlighted in Local Press
From an NCO to an officer MILITARY: More non-commissioned personnel are heading back to university to get a mid-career degree at Royal Military College The Kingston Whig-Standard – Kingston,Ontario,Canada Posted By IAN ELLIOTT / Photo: Michael Lea Officer Cadet Chris Desilets and naval cadet Renee Konigs Whether by choice or economic necessity, more people are…