New Cairn constructed to mark the Intelligence Branch Home Station at CFB Kingston
Article shared from Canadian Forces Base Kingston Facebook Page: The Weeks Monument at CFB Kingston’s “Matheson Gate” on the Northwest of the Base on Hwy 15 has remained under-developed for a number of years. The Weeks Monument memorializes Major-General Reg Weeks, known as the father of the Intelligence Branch. The Matheson Gate was identified as…
New updates to the Canadian Forces Dress Instructions provide additional clarity
Article Shared from The Maple Leaf New updates have been made to the Canadian Forces Dress Instructions to improve consistency in adhering to QR&O 17.02 QR&O: Volume I – Chapter 17 Dress And Appearance, where “the deportment and appearance of all ranks, in uniform or when wearing civilian attire, shall on all occasions reflect credit on the CAF and…
DND/CAF participated in world’s largest live-fire cyber defence event: Exercise LOCKED SHIELDS 24
Article shared from The Maple Leaf Members of the CAF Cyber Forces participated in the virtual Exercise ‘LOCKED SHIELDS’ on April 24, 2024, to advance national collaboration and enhance cyber defence through fictional yet realistic scenarios. What is Exercise ‘LOCKED SHIELDS’? Exercise ‘LOCKED SHIELDS’ is the world’s largest live-fire cyber defence event that spans numerous countries. Hosted by…
Web portal to military historical documents open to the public
Article shared from The Maple Leaf A continually expanding digital archive, DHH Archives DHP – DHH Home Page (inmagic.com), provides Canadian military historical documents to support research. Maintained by the Directorate of History and Heritage (DHH), the portal allows researchers to view what the archives hold and request archival files not yet digitized. Currently, the number of digital…
#758 Major E. Oliver Wheeler and the 1921 Everest Reconnaissance Expedition
Article shared by 12532 Jim Everard, originally published in the 2023 Canadian Alpine Journal People are remembered for as long as stories are told about them. Retelling the stories of Oliver Wheeler’s pivotal role in the 1921 Everest Expedition is important for RMC alumnae, indeed for all Canadians. It shows appreciation for RMCs roots and…
Bringing Him Home: the story of the repatriation of an unknown Newfoundland Soldier
Article shared from The Maple Leaf By: Captain Jordan Mitchell, Task Force PAO Operation Distinction-Repatriation of an unknown Newfoundland Soldier On May 25, a delegation of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members flew to Normandy, France as part Operation DISTINCTION to bring home the remains of a Newfoundland Soldier who died in the First World War and was never identified.…
Golden Oldies
Paying Tribute to our Military and Academic Staff Members CMR 1965 RMC 1989 RMC 1993 RRMC 1995 RMC 1999 RMC 2015
Deaths
Senator Joseph A. Day, CMR RMC 1968 Monday, May 27th, we mourn the passing of our beloved Joe, ‘JoJo’ to his four grandchildren. Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was known for his unconditional love for his family, his kind words for everyone, and his unwavering loyalty. Joe grew up in…
Member of the Board of Directors/ Membre du conseil d’administration
Position Description: The Royal Military Colleges of Canada Alumni Association Inc. is seeking up to three board directors to begin a three-year term starting in October 2024.
We are especially interested in receiving applications from people who have a background in non-profit governance, non-profit organizations and their legal responsibilities and public-private partnerships. The Association is committed to supporting the Canadian Military Colleges and the Canadian Armed Forces in achieving their objectives for professional conduct and culture change, including reflecting the diversity of Canada’s population.
RMC Convocation and Commissioning
With sunshine in their hearts and dreams in their minds, these new officers of the Canadian Armed Forces embark on their unique journeys.
From a picturesque Commissioning Parade to a cheerful embrace, we wish them all the greatest success ahead. Bravo Zulu!
Commissioning Ceremony RMC Saint-Jean/ Remise des brevets d’officiers CMR Saint-Jean
Félicitations aux aspirants de marine et élèves-officiers pour votre performance ce matin ! Soulignons au passage les officiers de la classe 2024 qui ont obtenu leur commission d’officier, ceux et celles qui ont reçu des prix, mais aussi ceux qui ont complété leur cheminement au CMR Saint-Jean. Vous aimeriez voir ou revoir la remise des…
Département d’histoire CMR Réalisations / History department RMC Achievements
The History Department is delighted to congratulate 2Lt Ethan Charters, pictured here with RMC history professors Dr. Kevin Brushett, Head of the History Department, and Dr. Jim Kenny, for winning the Doreen and John Windsor Award during yesterday’s convocation ceremony. Ethan’s honour’s undergraduate thesis, which was supervised by Dr. Kenny, is titled “Change Without Progress:…