Naval History by Those who Lived and Made It
2010 Navy grads receive Salty Dips – 6604 James Carruthers (RRMC RMC 1965) recently presented the first copy of the Salty Dip CD to the navy (CMS) on behalf of the Ottawa Branch of the Naval Officers’ Association of Canada (NOAC) in his capacity as VP NOAC Ottawa. This CD is, is widely recognized as…
Ex-Cadets & More in the News
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, announced May 31, 2010 the awarding of Meritorious Service Decorations (Military Division) to individuals whose specific achievements have brought honour to the Canadian Forces and to Canada. The Meritorious Service Cross (Military Division) recognizes a military deed or activity that has been…
Where are they now?
20158 – Andrew Gower, P.Eng., PE, CMR 1991-1994 and RMC 1995-1996 When he’s not flying through the air or down a mountain on a bike, Andrew can be found running the Courtenay, BC branch of Wedler Engineering, LLP. After graduation in 1996 from the Royal Military College with his Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Andrew was…
Golf @ St. Jean 17 June & 8 JULY – RMC CLUB – India Tour – 19/27 Nov
Venez rencontrer Bob Gainey / Come meet Bob Gainey Chers anciens, L’organisation de notre tournoi annuel va bon train. Notre invité d’honneur sera nul autre que Bob Gainey. Visionnez sur le site http://www.cmrstjean.com/golf/golf2010.html la liste de nos commanditaires et joignez-vous à eux et aux golfeurs pour nous aider à amasser plus de $20,000 pour la…
Careers | Carrières
[English] [French] Positions Available / Postes disponibles Here is a list of job opportunities provided by our partners from RHR with the working area and the experience required. Voici une liste des possibilités d’emploi fournis par nos partenaires de RHR avec la zone de travail et l’expérience requises. 1. Executive vice-president / Vice-président executive –…
Christian Légère Taking Off Uniform & L’Aduc Beaudoin prend sa retraite
19186 Major Christian Légère (CMR RMC 1994) will retire on 15 June 2010 after 21 years of dedicated and loyal service to the CF and the Communications and Electronics Branch. Major Légère enrolled in the Canadian Forces in 1989 under the Regular Officer Training Program. After attending Collège Militaire Royal de St-Jean and Royal Military…
RRMC Memories
RRMC Memories Researched by E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) RCN252 Cdr (Ret’d) Richard Ratcliffe (RRMC 1945) ”Inspired by the visit of the Executive Officer HMCS ST. CATHERINES to my Sea Cadet Corps – RCSCC RENOWN in the spring of 1944, I knew that my life ambition was to command one of Canada’s Warships. A year…
Calling George Lucas
After a 5 year battle with Leukemia, Capt Matthew Walsh, Class of 06, (Photo left) has been given only a few months to live. He is currently in hospital in Halifax, surrounded by family and friends. His final wish is to meet the infamous Star Wars creator, George Lucas. There is a group on facebook…
Opinion: The Academies’ March Toward Mediocrity
The Academies’ March Toward Mediocrity By BRUCE FLEMING Annapolis, Md. THE idea of a football star receiving lenient treatment after testing positive for drug use would raise no eyebrows at most colleges. But the United States Naval Academy http://www.navytimes.com/news/2010/01/navy_academy_drugs_update_012710w/ “holds itself to a higher standard,” as its administrators are fond of saying. According to policy…
Deaths | Décès
3600 Charles Michael Townsend Born in Toronto on 03 February 1934, Michael passed from this vale of tears at Stoney Lake, ON, on 26 May 2010 as a consequence of a heart attack. Michael completed his primary education at public schools in Oakville ON, and at Appleby College, and his secondary education at Lakefield College…
RMC pipes and drums – Trivia
The Royal Military College Pipes and Drums alumni site www.pipesanddrums.rmcclub.ca is intended to support current and past members of the Royal Military Colleges Pipes & Drums (both RMC and RRMC). From this site you will be able to find a way to get into touch with your old pipe band comrades, learn about the current…
You May Know These 12…But Do You Really Know Them?
Match up the photo with the clue: Sydenham High School ’96 + Royal Military College of Canada ’00 + University of Alberta ’02 + University of Manitoba ’08 + University of Ottawa ’10. scored the final RMC goal in the last West Point vs RMC hockey game in 2006. ( 3-3 tie). has taken a…