Catching Up With the News

CANFORGEN 145/11 CMP 076/11 051203Z AUG 11 – HONOURS AND AWARDS We just recently became aware of a number of CDS commendations.  We noticed a few Ex Cadets and former students from RMC on the list. We regret if we missed anyone. THE CDS HAS APPROVED CF AWARDS FOR THE FOLLOWING DESERVING INDIVIDUALS – CHIEF…

Where are they now?

22309 Dr. Jan Adamowski (RMC 2002) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioresource Engineering in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at McGill University. He is the Director of the Integrated Water Resources Management Program and the Associate Director of the Brace Centre for Water Resources Management. He came to McGill University…

Births | naissances – 3rd Generation Cadet Headed to RMC Around 2029?

      22403 Capt Erin White (nee Johnson, RMC ’02) and Capt Michael White are proud to announce the birth of their son, Liam Raymond Patrick, on July 27 2011. First grandchild for 8825 Tom (RMC ’71) and Liz Johnson; fifth grandchild for Ken and Pauline White. Nephew for 21476 Maj Matthew Johnson (RMC…

La Chasse-Galerie: Support the Danny McLeod Endowment Fund

      7067 Walter Staples (Class of ’66) is offering a signed copy of his book “May the Healing Begin” to anyone who pledges or donates at least $100 to RMC sports via the Chasse-Galerie canoe trip. Please donate online or phone the RMC Foundation at 1-888-386-3762 to make a tax-deductible donation. Books can…

WHO IS HE?

WHO IS HE? Is a native of Montréal, Québec; Played seven different varsity sports, and was debating society President at CMR; Had a thirty-six year career in the Canadian Forces; Employed at the 1976 Olympics while serving with the CF; Was widely recognized as one of the top Badminton players in the Canadian Forces in…

What’s Happening At RMC

  Commnder CDA Pays First Official Visit to RMCC MGen Pierre Forgues, Commander of the Canadian Defence Academy (CDA), signs the certificate commemorating his first official visit to the Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC) on August 16, 2011. Pictured from left: MWO Andy Skinner, RMCC Training Wing Sergeant Major; Cdr Mike Mooz, RMCC Chief…

CTC in Gagetown Site of 1st official Visit as the Cmdt of RMCC

It was highly symbolic that BGen Tremblay’s first official act as the Cmdt of RMCC would be a visit to the Combat Training Centre (CTC) in Gagetown New Brunswick. Accompanied by the (also new) College CWO CPO Lindsay and the Training Wing’s Chief Instructor Major Rob Parent the Cmdt spent three days in Gagetown (18…

Greg McPherson: Pursuing New Professional Opportunities

Greg McPherson Greg graduated from the RMC MBA program with First Class Distinction in April 2010. He decided to attend RMC as a civilian because he felt the institution provided a high-quality practical education that prepared students well for positions within the private sector and within the defense industry. In addition to a full-time course…

Careers | Carrières Thank you | merci

x Manufacturing Supervisor / Superviseur génie manufacturier, Bell Helicopter, Mirabel Products Engineer / Ingénieur de produits Corporation Micro Bird, Drummondville Product Line Manager / Chef de produits, Belden, Montreal Director of Public Works / Directeur des travaux publics, Ville de Granby, Granby Engineer / Ingénieur, Genesee & Wyoming, Montréal       _________________________________________   A…

RRMC Memories

RRMC Mace Caroline Posynick, the RRU archivist and e-veritas contributor has been working with the RRU Foundation to prepare for the Homecoming event in September, This year’s homecoming reception on Friday Aug 19th recognized the donation of a historically significant item from Royal Roads’ illustrious past – the RRMC Mace. Caroline provided the images of…

Opinion: China versus the rest of the world

Opinion: China versus the rest of the world By: 6560 Colonel (Ret’d) Andrew Nellestyn OStJ HCE MPPE PhD PEng China International Fund (CIF), aka China Sonangol, is trotting ground where others (America, France, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, the Soviet Union et al) have gone before. And beating them at their game. America under President George…

Returning to our ‘Royal’ tradition

Restoring the Historic Designations of the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Army, and the Royal Canadian Air Force The Canadian Forces (CF) are restoring the historic names the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), the Canadian Army (CA), and the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Since February 1, 1968, the names for the sea, air, and land…

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