7151 RAdm (Ret’d) Russell D. Moore CMM CD (CMR 1962-64, RMC 1964-67) is a consultant with RDM Solutions. His role is to support past, present and future learners and provide resources to further the interests of the CF and DND within Royal Roads University. His duties include base Education Fair presence across the country (hope to see you there!) and regular visits to Ottawa, Kingston and Toronto to further relationships with the Canadian Defence Academy, Canadian Forces College, Air Force, Army, Navy and Reserves, among others. He is Chair of the Royal Roads Military Heritage Committee. He is a member of the Board of Governors of the Maritime Awards Society of Canada, a national foundation and registered charitable organization created to enhance public awareness and understanding of the vital importance of maritime affairs to the well being of all Canadians. He was the Commander of Maritime Forces Pacific from 1996-1998. He has written a number of articles for Maritime Affairs and the Naval Officers’ Association of Canada. He has also spoken numerous times on topics such as naval control of shipping and the Navy’s role in the Arabian Gulf. Admiral Moore has also been a strong advocate of increasing Canadian defence spending.