15907 Colonel J Sylvain Sirois (RMC 1987), Commander, 5 Area Support Group
E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) interviewed 15907 Colonel J Sylvain Sirois, O.M.M, C.D, P.Eng. (RMC 1987) who was appointed Commander 5 Area Support Group on 3 June 2011. e-veritas: Which Military College(s) did you attend? 15907 Col Sylvain Sirois: From Montreal, I joined the Canadian Forces in June 1982 as an Officer Cadet at the…
Where are they now? Ex-Cadets in the News
“Four members of the RMC class of 1969 (left to right, 8003 Norm Gervais, 7964 Don Bell, 7855 Paul Hession and 7956 Paul Corriveau) were among 27 ex-CMR Cadets who joined the Cadet Wing at the Mess Dinner which was held on March 8 at Saint-Jean campus in the General J.A.Dextraze Pavilion. The guest of…
12339 LCol Randy Smith, Director, Office of the DND/CF Legal Advisor
E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) interviewed 12339 LCol Randy Smith, Director, Office of the DND/CF Legal Advisor/ Legal Advisory Services. e-veritas: Which Military College(s) did you attend? 12339 LCol Randy Smith: I attended Royal Roads Military College from 1975-77, in the same class as 12320 General Walter Natynczyk. I opted to attend College Militaire Royal…
RMC’s 2011 Rhodes Scholar “Sails Up” / Boursier Rhodes 2011 du CMR « Louvoie vers le haut »
RMC’s 2011 Rhodes Scholar “Sails Up” 15595 Dr. Billy Allan, RRMC/RMC 86 On Saturday 24 September 2011, 24862 2Lt Brendan Alexander was feted with his 10 newest friends and classmates (see http://www.canadianrhodes.org/scholars) the 2011 Rhodes Scholars from Canada – at the Château Laurier in Ottawa. The Sailing Dinner is so-named since it harks back to…
18903 Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Smyth, M.S.M., C.D. Meritorious Service Medal (Military Division)
E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) interviewed 18903 LCol Jeffery Douglas Smyth, MSM, CD, who is currently based in Kingston as the Chief of Staff for 1 Wing Headquarters. He is known to his friends, acquaintances and relatives as “Smytty”. e-veritas: Which College(s) did you attend? 18903 LCol Jeff Smyth: I joined the Canadian Forces in 1989.…
Extraordinary Ex-Cadets: 15992 Andre Labrie, Class of ’87
“I have enjoyed every role I’ve held in education…” Article by 25366 NCdt (IV) Mike Shewfelt 15992 Andre Labrie graduated from the Reserve Entry Training Program at RMC with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1987. After graduation, he left military life behind and started his career with the Canadian Standards Association (Canadian Welding Bureau) in Toronto. A year later…
Class of ’58 lecture, 8 March at 1640 hrs, Currie Hall. Plus – Where are they now…?
This year’s class of ’58 lecture will take place on 8 Mar 12 at 1640 hrs in Currie Hall. This year’s lecture will be given by Major General Terry Liston MBE, CD (ret.), former Commanding Officer of a battalion of the Royal 22e Régiment, commander of the French-speaking brigade in Valcartier, head of planning, operations…
14435 Michael Gibson, Deputy JAG, Military Justice
E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) interviewed 14435 Colonel Michael Gibson, CD (RMC 1984), who has been the Deputy Judge Advocate General (JAG) Military Justice, responsible for military justice policy, legislative reform and strategic initiatives concerning the Canadian military justice system, since July 2011. e-veritas: Which Military College did you attend? 14435 Col Michael Gibson: After…
17602 LCol Michael Patrick, Meritorious Service Medal (Military Division)
E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) interviewed 17602 Lieutenant-Colonel Michael Brian Patrick, M.S.M., C.D. (CMR RRMC 1991), who was recently awarded a Meritorious Service Medal (Military Division). e-veritas: Which Military Colleges did you attend? 17602 LCol Michael Patrick: I am an alumnus of both CMR and RRMC. I joined the military in 1986. Since I was…
Extraordinary Ex-Cadets: Dick Mohns, Class of ’75
Dick Mohns Credits His Success to the Friendships Forged at RMC Article by 25366 NCdt (IV) Mike Shewfelt 10601 Richard (Dick) Mohns graduated in 1975 after four years at RMC, Kingston. His original intent was to complete his four year commitment and leave the military for a civilian industry career; however, as he says, “I…
Victoria Edwards, In Conversation: E3096 LCol Dan Drew, “not your typical RMC graduate”
“I am not the typical RMC graduate – having said that I am grateful for the opportunity to complete my degree and for the advanced educational opportunities that are made available for members of the CF.” – LCol Dan Drew E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) interviewed E3096 LCol Daniel Drew OMM, CD (RMC 2004), who…
Extraordinary Ex-Cadets: 6584 Keith Ambachtsheer Class of ’65
From RMC to Business Success By 25881 OCdt (III) Anthony Matlock In 2011, Keith Ambachtsheer was awarded the CFA Institute’s Award for Professional Excellence “for exemplary achievement, excellence of practice and true leadership.” This latest achievement is one of a series of accolades which complement his more than forty years of successful experience in the…