IN THIS ISSUE 5:

The Week That Was & Beyond

Logistics Officer New Registrar

VARSITY

Qu’est-ce qui se passe au CMR Saint-Jean

Robbie Burns Night at RMC Saint-Jean

Simulator and the Theatre of War & From Skyhawks to Jump Start Melodies

11 Ex-Cadets Earn New Letters After Their Names. Others in the News

Cadet Honing His Networking Skills; Those Who Live in Glass Houses; & More

Catching Up With the News

Victoria Edwards In Conversation: M148 Glenn Naldrett (RRMC RMC 1981)

Careers & Survey| Carrières & Sondage

Notices | Avis

Trivia | Bagatelle

Deaths | Décès

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Three photos: OCdt Andrew Shehan

A special invited guest of the commandant for the Sunday parade was The Major – Danny McLeod.  Danny and his wife,  Sheila  took part in the pre-parade social and The Major “inspected” the cadets along with the Reviewing Officer – MGen Dave Fraser, Comd 1 Cdn Div and LFTDS.

Commandants Corner…

An Amazing Week(end)

One of the greatest postings in the Canadian Forces is that of Commandant of RMCC – rich in history, the College carries such a long tradition of excellence and success across all four components of the program. This week, the College again shone in so many areas. Local readers read about the tremendous accomplishments and international recognition of the RMCC faculty in their various fields of Research while other professors were approached for their expertise and advice on areas of the globe where unrest continues to grow. At the same time, the Cadet Wing demonstrated incredible leadership and professionalism in a range of activities. Throughout the second Military Training weekend of the year, the Wing, under the leadership of their CWC, NCdt Chong, trained hard and represented the College with pride on parade this morning. MGen Dave Fraser, Comd 1 Cdn Div and LFTDS, the Reviewing Officer, noted that he was incredibly impressed by the high standard of drill, dress and deportment displayed by the Cadets while also highlighting that the Band, and Pipes and Drums, were “amongst the very best he’s ever heard”.

Meanwhile, the athletic program enjoyed one of its most successful weekends that any can remember in a long time. Backed by great support and spirit from the Cadet Wing, the College staff and many Ex-Cadets, the RMCC Men’s Hockey team won back to back games over Ryerson and Toronto while the Ladies Volleyball team appears to have clinched a playoff spot with wins over Queens and Toronto – one could feel the energy, confidence and pride spread across the Cadet Wing and the Alumni in attendance. Well done to the Athletes, Coaches and all the incredible members of the Athletic Department for their commitment, hard work and dedication. Many thanks also to the RMCC Foundation and Club for the outstanding support that they provide to the various athletic teams, band and so many other activities at the College – without this support, and that of the Alumni, much of this could not be done and the Cadets would not enjoy the Margin of Excellence experiences they get.

Rounding out the week were some special events in the messes. On Friday the College bid farewell to LCol Rod McDonald as he transitions from the CF to his new role as Executive Vice President of the RMCC Foundation. On the same day, I had the privilege of promoting the College Engineer, Julia Atherley, to LCol. All that, and wee bit of Robbie Burns celebration, made for a great evening for the large crowd at the SSM. Not to be outdone however, rumour has it that the Cadet Wing was out in force in the Cadet Mess on Saturday evening as they wore the protective gear of the Gladiators and `entered the ring` during a very successful Cadet Mess event!

In all, a week(end) to remember and one that again reinforced that the College is doing very well and continuing to excel in so many areas. Special thank to the many alumni who came out to support all the activities this weekend – it was appreciated by the Cadets. One of the priorities for CF leadership at all levels over the past few years has been to see the Cadets leading Cadets at the College, and learning from the opportunities and experiences. Under that tremendous mentoring and coaching of the Mil Wing staff and so many others, and with energy and commitment by the Cadets, this goal is being met. This was readily apparent everywhere you looked this past week. The mission of the College is to produce highly trained and well educated young leaders for the Canadian Forces – and this is being done!

Bravo Zulu to all !!

W.S.Truelove

Commodore

Commandant RMCC

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Caption: Mech/Aero Mess Dinner (left to right) - OCdt. Tim Hallonquist, Mrs. Rebecca Barker, LCol. Mike Barker, OCdt. Nick Fisette, 2LT. Mark Biernacki

LCol. Barker’s presentation & the Mech/Aero Mess Dinner

By OCdt. Sebastien Massicotte

Ancien du CMRC, le Lieutenant-colonel Michael Barker s’est joint au FC en 1991 et à terminé son baccalauréat en génie mécanique en 1995. Après avoir terminé le cours pour les officiers AERE à Borden, il est affecté au 414e Escadron d’appui tactique à Cold Lake en Alberta. Après quelques affectations décisives pour sa carrière, le LCol Barker est promu major en juin 2002. Il retourna ensuite au AETE dans le programme d’évaluation des aéronefs à moteurs multiple où il participa à plusieurs projets. Toujours au AETE, il termina une maîtrise (science in aviation systems) de l’université du Tennessee. En 2007, il obtint une maitrise ( Defence studies ) du Canadian Force Command and Staff college. Il faut promu LCol après sa graduation et occupe maintenant le poste de commandant de la 1 escadre à Kingston.

LCol Barker est venu vendredi passé, soit le 21 janvier pour faire une présentation de 50 minutes aux Elofs des départements du génie mécanique et génie aérospatiale. Le but de la conférence était de montrer aux Élofs que les échecs sont en fait sources de connaissances dans le sens où il faut apprendre de celles-ci afin de ne pas les répéter. De plus, lors de la présentation bien dynamique, LCol. Barker nous a présenté certains problème que les FC ont rencontré dans le domaine de l’aviation tel que les problèmes de ceinture des Snowbirds ou encore les réservoirs d’essences des CF-18. Ces exemples, ajoutés aux explications du LCol, on fait ressortir que la communication des renseignements, les plus insignifiants soit-il, sont d’une importance capital dans le domaine du génie, peut importe la branche. La présentation fut terminée avec une série de questions dont deux pertinentes venant du Dr. Billy Allan, chef de département du génie mécanique.

Later in the day, OCdts from the Mech/Aero department were invited to the annual mess diner. Starting at 1900, Ocdts moved to their respective tables, interspersed with faculty as well as former staff and students of the department. LCol Barker was the guest of honour, and other distinguished guests included MGen Al (Ret’d) Pickering, a past Director of Cadets; Dr. Craig Moffat, a former head of the department; and Dr. Pierre Bussières, a graduate of RMC’s very first mechanical engineering class. The dinner was a spirited affair, with many comic interludes, including a song from Dr. Laviolette. It was well received despite the fact that he forgot the words several times! After that, Capt. Short finally took is revenge in a race around the tables against Maj. Garth Werner, who beat him last year with questionable tactics. This year, Capt. Short was victorious, despite the Major’s once again resorting to underhanded means. After dessert came some short but informative and entertaining remarks from the guest of honour. Following the dinner’s conclusion, guests moved to the salon to watch a performance by members of the department who were also part of the highland dancers and pipes and drums. Dr. Allan’s traditional floor hockey and carrier landing games completed the evening, providing great amusement for participants and spectators alike.

This year’s dinner was a great success, and indeed some faculty members said it was the best in recent memory.

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On Thursday, The 2011 Haycock Lecture took place in Currie Hall. Dr. Galen Perras, an Associate Professor at the Universsity of Ottawa was the Guest Speaker. A well turned out audience enjoyed listening to his topic – “Defeat still cries aloud for explanation: The Canadian Battles for Hong Kongand the Narrative of Suffering”

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Photos by: 24487 Dan Fleming

A well attended and superbly organized Retirement Luncheon was held in honour of LCol RR (Rod) McDonald this past Friday, 28 Jan at the RMC Senior Staff Mess (SSM).

Rod’s career stretched back to July 1974 when he was at the Officer Candidate School, Chilliwack, BC.

He arrived at RMC in 2003 as Deputy Director of Cadets and has been the College Registrar for the past three years or so. He assumed the position of Executive Vice-President for the RMC Club / Foundation in the late Fall.

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Photos by: 24487 Dan Fleming

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la fin de semaine du Commandant

par: 25800 Élof Paul-Charles Geoffrion-Lockhead

Le samedi 29 janvier et le dimanche 30 janvier ont vu se dérouler la fin de semaine du Commandant au Collège militaire royal du Canada. Voici en quoi elle a consisté.

Le matin du 29 janvier a été consacré à la dernière d’une série de trois inspections qui se sont étalées sur les deux semaines précédant la fin de semaine. L’après-midi de la même journée a été consacré à la pratique de la parade qui devait avoir lieu le lendemain matin au gymnase Anderson.

La parade a été inspectée par le major-général Fraser. Dans son discours, il a souligné l’importance des défis qui attendent les nouveaux officiers subalternes.

La cérémonie a été marquée par la remise du prix d’excellence Howard B. Ripstein de troisième année à l’élof Keita (24885), à l’élof Bernatchez (24718) et à l’aspirant de marine Chong (25012). Le prix d’excellence Howard B. Ripstein de première année a été remis à l’élof Dugas (25876), à l’élof Hort (25718) et à l’aspirant de marine Holtken (25804).

La présence en tant qu’invité spécial du major à la retraite Danny McLeod doit aussi être soulignée. Ce vétéran de la Deuxième Guerre mondiale a servi comme premier directeur des sports du Collège militaire royal du Canada en 1960.

Commandant’s Weekend

By: 25800 OCdt Paul-Charles Geoffrion-Lockhead

On Saturday, January 29th and Sunday, January 30th, the Commandant’s weekend took place at the Royal Military College of Canada. Here is a summary of what happened.

The morning of January 29th was dedicated to the last of a series of three inspections that took place over the course of the previous two weeks. The afternoon of the same day was dedicated to a parade practice for the parade that was going to take place the following morning in the Anderson Field House.

The parade was reviewed by Major General Fraser. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of the challenges awaiting newly commissioned junior officers.

An important part of the ceremony was the conferment of the Howard B. Ripstein Award for Excellence in third year to OCdt Keita (24885), OCdt Bernatchez (24718) and NCdt Chong (25012). The Howard B. Ripstein Award for Excellence in first year was conferred to OCdt Dugas (25876), OCdt Hort (25718) and NCdt Holtken (25804).

The presence as special guest of Major (Ret.) Danny McLeod must be recognized. This World War II veteran was the first Director of Athletics at the Royal Military College of Canada in 1960.

Photo By: OCdt Dan Fleming

Logistics Officer, New Registrar

By: 24712 Brent Fisher

On 1 January of this year, 12238 Maj Ray Stouffer officially assumed the position of Registrar of the Royal Military College of Canada. An air logistics officer by trade, and Assistant Professor of History as of late, he brings both operational and academic experience to this new role. By succeeding LCol (ret’d) Rod McDonald, Maj Stouffer continues the recent college tradition of having a Registrar in uniform.

Having been a dual varsity athlete and member of the Class of 1979, Stouffer has retained fond memories of his time spent as an officer cadet. He speaks quite highly of his two years in the Stone Frigate, as well as his graduation. Over the course of his career, Maj Stouffer had the opportunity to travel to many countries in the world as well as to all corners of this country. He held several command and staff appointments, including a posting to the Strategic Airlift Project Office. After winning a competition for a fully sponsored graduate degree, Maj Stouffer returned to RMC in 2002 to complete his PhD in War Studies.

Stouffer cherished his time spent as an Assistant Professor within the History Department, and he found this job to be very rewarding. He has enjoyed the opportunity to work directly with students, and he also noted that the opportunity to complete research has nicely rounded out the experience. Maj Stouffer has acted as the Military Assistant to the Dean of Arts as well, and this administrative experience will most definitely aid him in the transition to his new position.

When asked to describe a typical day in the Office of the Registrar, he was quick to respond that “there is no typical day.” His job requires constant coordination of undergraduate and graduate tasks, in addition to admissions and liaison work. He recognizes that the academic structure of this institution has changed greatly over the past few decades, and claims that balancing expansion with limited resources is a primary challenge for his office. Retaining high enrolment in the face of decreasing student numbers will be another obstacle he and his staff will likely have to overcome.

Overall, Maj Stouffer is thrilled to remain posted to Kingston. Already in his ninth year since returning to the Limestone City, he feels fortunate to be surrounded by such historical and physical beauty. A landscaper and jogger in his free time at home in Orleans – he explained that hobbies evolve with age – Maj Stouffer added that he has learned to live with “road-running between Ottawa and Kingston over the years. Our new Registrars prefers the more moderate climate in Kingston too.

Ray.Stouffer@rmc.ca

Men’s Basketball	OUA- Men’s Basketball	CIS – Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball	OUA – Women’s Basketball	CIS – Women’s Basketball
Men’s and Women’s Running	OUA – Cross Country	CIS Men’s Running / CIS Women’s Running
Men’s and Women’s Fencing	OUA – Fencing
Hockey	OUA- Men’s Hockey	CIS – Men’s Hockey
Rugby	OUA – Men’s Rugby
Men’s Soccer	OUA – Men’s Soccer	CIS – Men’s Soccer
Women’s Soccer	OUA – Women’s Soccer	CIS -Women’s Soccer
Taekwondo
Men’s Volleyball	OUA – Men’s Volleyball	CIS – Men’s Volleyball
Women’s Volleyball	OUA – Women’s Volleyball	CIS – Women’s Volleyball

Recent Results & Upcoming Varsity Sports through February

(W) & (M) Volleyball photos by: John Sheahan

HIGHLIGHTS: (W) Volleyball in drivers seat for a play-off spot with clutch wins over U of T & Queens’s University.

Hockey team shows lots of grit with two wins over Ryerson & U of T

In spite of their 0-16 record, two members of the men’s varsity volleyball team find themselves atop the OUA and CIS in defensive statistics. Post graduate student Brent Fisher leads the OUA in both total digs (168) and digs per set (3.05), which places him second overall in the country. Third year Officer Cadet Sean Vanthournout has made 40 stuff blocks this season, placing him second in both the OUA and CIS.

The Paladins look to earn their first win of the season this weekend as they head to Toronto to face the York Lions and Ryerson Rams.

January

28 (W) Basketball RMC 43 @ Carleton 79 – Write-up

28 (M) Basketball RMC 24 @ Carleton – 101 – Write-up

*29 Hockey Ryerson 2 @ RMC 3 (O.T.) – no write-up available at press time

29 (W) Basketball RMC 39 @ Ottawa 95 – Write-up

29 (M) Basketball RMC 36 @ Ottawa 109 – Write-up

*29 (W) Volleyball Toronto 1 @ RMC 3 – Write-up

29 (M) Volleyball Toronto 3 @ RMC 1 – Write-up

30 Hockey Toronto 3 @ RMC 4 – Write-up

30 (W) Volleyball Queen’s 1 @ RMC 3 -

FEBRUARY:

4 (W) Basketball Ryerson @ RMC – 6 PM

4 (M) Basketball – Ryerson @ RMC – 8PM

5 (W) Basketball Toronto @ RMC – 2 PM

5 (M) Volleyball RMC @ York – 2 PM

5 (M) Basketball – Toronto @ RMC – 4 PM

5 (W) Volleyball RMC @ York – TBA

5-6 OUA Women’s Fencing Championship @ RMC 9 AM – most of both days – OUA Final

5 Hockey Queen’s @ RMC – 7 PM Carr-Harris Game -

6 (W) Volleyball RMC @ Ryerson – 1 PM

6 (M) Volleyball RMC @ Ryerson – 3PM

10 Hockey Ryerson @ RMC – 7 PM

11 (W) Basketball Laurentian @ RMC – 6 PM

11 Feb (M) Basketball – Laurentian @ RMC – 8 PM

12 (W) Volleyball Guelph @ RMC – 12 noon

12 (M) Volleyball Guelph @ RMC – 2PM

12 (W) Basketball York @ RMC – 6 PM

12 Feb (M) Basketball – York @ RMC – 8 PM

13 (W) Volleyball McMaster vs. RMC – 12 noon

13 (M) Volleyball McMaster @ RMC – 2PM

18 (W) Basketball RMC @ Queen’s – 6 PM

18 Feb (M) Basketball – RMC @ Queen’s – 8 PM

19 – 20 (Men) Fencing OUA Championship Brock OUA Final

Play-off dates, if applicable, will be posted in the near future

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Les 18 élèves-officiers qui sont membres de l’équipe Sandhurst du Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean ont été insérés et extraits de la « zone ennemis » par Griffon durant l’exercice qui a eu lieu les 22 et 23 janvier derniers aux secteurs d’entraînement à Farnham.

Crédit : Capt Eric Le Marec

Exercice « Sandhurst » du CMR Saint-Jean à Farnham

- un article du Capitaine Eric Le Marec, Officier d’affaires publiques du CMR Saint-Jean

Les 22 et 23 janvier dernier, 18 élèves-officiers de l’équipe Sandhurst du Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean ont participé à un exercice hivernal dans les secteurs d’entraînement à Farnham. L’exercice a permis au 18 élèves-officiers membres de l’équipe Sandhurst de mettre en pratique ce qu’ils avaient appris depuis l’automne. Malgré le froid sibérien qui sévissait durant la fin de semaine, les 18 élèves-officiers ont mené à bien la mission qui leur avait été confié et ils ont dormis dans des tentes.

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L’exercice à permis aux membres de l’équipe Sandhurst du CMR Saint-Jean de pratiquer les habilités militaires qu’ils avaient apprises au fil des mois. Crédit : Capt Eric Le Marec

Les 18 élèves-officiers membres de l’équipe Sandhurst ont eu l’occasion de pratiquer les premiers soins, la navigation avec boussoles, les mouvements stratégiques, les communications radio, l’insertion et l’extraction en hélicoptère. Crédit : Capt Eric Le Marec

L’exercice a été imaginé et organisé par les Sergents Martin Bernard et Éric Paré, deux membres aguerris du R22ER qui travaillent actuellement comme Sergent d’escadron au CMR Saint-Jean. Crédit : Capt Eric Le Marec

L’exercice a été imaginé et organisé par les Sergents Martin Bernard et Éric Paré, deux membres aguerris du R22ER qui travaillent actuellement comme Sergent d’escadron au Collège. Après avoir été transporté par Griffon du Collège aux secteurs d’entraînement à Farnham en quatre vagues, les élèves-officiers avaient pour mission de récupérer deux satellites qui étaient tombés en zone hostile. Il leur fallait s’orienter à l’aide de cartes et de boussoles et communiquer avec des acteurs-citoyens afin de trouver et de récupérer les deux satellites.

Après avoir été transporté par Griffon du Collège aux secteurs d’entraînement à Farnham en quatre vagues, les élèves-officiers du CMR Saint-Jean devaient récupérer deux satellites qui étaient tombés en zone hostile. Crédit : Élof Ian Gutz

Durant la fin de semaine, les élèves-officiers du CMR Saint-Jean ont parcouru plus de 15 kilomètres à pied, hors des routes qu’ils devaient éviter puisqu’ils se trouvaient en terrain hostile. Crédit : Élof Ian Gutz

Les 18 élèves-officiers membres de l’équipe Sandhurst ont eu l’occasion de pratiquer les premiers soins, la navigation avec boussole, les mouvements stratégiques, les communications radio, l’insertion et l’extraction en hélicoptère Durant la fin de semaine, les élèves-officiers ont parcouru plus de 15 kilomètres à pied, hors des routes qu’ils devaient éviter puisqu’ils se trouvaient en terrain hostile. « C’était une fin de semaine absolument super, explique l’Élève-Officier Ian Gutz. Nous avons pu mettre en pratique ce que nous avons appris au fil des semaines et l’insertion en Griffon était toute une expérience. Ça a dépassé mes attentes! »

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Tournoi annuel de ballon-balai au CMR Saint-Jean!

Bdv 1 : L’élève-officier Amélie Bergeron, 25611, joue dans l’équipe des Remparts contre l’équipe des «Sweephearts » au CMR Saint-Jean le 22 janvier 2011. Photo crédit : Élève-officier Estéban Simard, 25666

- un article de l’Élève-officier Estéban Simard, 25666

SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU, QC- Les élèves-officiers (élof) ont reçu la visite de nombreux visiteurs ici même, au Collège militaire royal (CMR) Saint-Jean, du 21 au 23 janvier 2011, pour la participation au tournoi annuel de ballon-balai des Anciens.

Le tournoi, organisé par le CMR Saint-Jean et financé par le chapitre du Fort Saint-Jean du Club des CMR, a débuté en trombe le vendredi 21 janvier en soirée. Les équipes arrivant des quatre coins du pays ont dû disputer trois parties au cours de la fin de semaine avant de pouvoir participer aux finales de dimanche.

Ce fameux tournoi accueille chaque année environ une trentaine d’équipes formées de plus de 300 joueurs. La particularité de ce tournoi est que tous les joueurs sont des anciens élèves-officiers (élof) des Collèges militaires. Répartis entre les catégories féminines, participation et compétition, c’est l’occasion pour tous ces anciens élof de se retrouver une fois l’an afin de se remémorer les bons moments passés aux Collèges. Pour les élof actuels, la rencontre avec les Anciens de tous âges leur donne un bel aperçu de ce qui les attend.

Le 23 janvier en après-midi, ceux qui avaient accumulé le plus de points ont pu participer aux finales de ce tournoi. Les gagnants de l’équipe masculine participation sont « Les Pas de classe » qui ont remporté la victoire avec un total de 2-0 contre « La Famille ABC ». Pour ce qui est de la catégorie féminine, « Les Sacoches », composées d’anciennes les plus âgées du tournoi, ont gagné la finale avec un pointage de 2-0 contre l’équipe « des Remparts », les benjamines du tournoi, étudiant présentement au CMR Saint-Jean. Finalement, dans la catégorie masculine compétition, « Les Jeudis » ont dominé la finale avec un résultat de 4-0 contre les « Stompers ». Capitaine Frédéric Levesque, 21122, joueur de l’équipe gagnante et adjoint au directeur des élof du CMR Saint-Jean est fier de cette victoire. « Pour une huitième fois en 11 ans, l’équipe « Les Jeudis» a remporté le tournoi. Nous pouvons définitivement appeler ceci une dynastie! », a expliqué le Capitaine Lévesque.

En ce début de la nouvelle session académique 2011, les élof ont pu s’amuser avec des anciens membres du Collège, des étudiants qui sont présentement au CMR du Canada à Kingston et des joueurs dévoués de ballon-balai. Ils ont pu partager leurs connaissances et surtout, ils ont appris quelque chose pendant ces trois journées : les élof du CMR Saint-Jean ou du Canada, le garde tatoué sur le cœur pour longtemps!

Bdv 2 : Capitaine Frédéric Lévesque, 21122, reçoit la médaille d’or après avoir gagné 4-0 avec son équipe « Les Jeudis » contre les « Stompers », au CMR Saint-Jean le 23 janvier 2011.

Photo crédit : Élève-officier Estéban Simard, 25666

Caption:Master Corporal (MCpl) McCarthy of the Black Watch and 25859 Officer Cadet (II Year) Ben Deutsch of RMC of Canada (RMCC) were present to give a live bagpipe performance at the second annual Robbie Burns Dinner hosted at Royal Military College Saint-Jean (RMCSJ).

Photo credit: Marie-Claude Leblanc

Robbie Burns Night at RMC Saint-Jean

– an article by Officer Cadet Kirin Tsang 25972

On January 21st of this year, the Royal Military College (RMC) Saint-Jean was pleased to host its second annual Robbie Burns Dinner. This centuries-old festival is named after the famed Bard of Scotland, Robbie Burns, who was a prolific poet and carouser, and who by the age of 27 was known across his homeland as a great womanizer and writer. He died of his excessive drinking habits at only 37, and was commemorated a few years later by his friends, who held a dinner featuring his poetry and favourite Highland dish, the Haggis. This time-honoured tradition of the Canadian Forces is a day to commemorate the Scottish origins of many of our units, such as the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment of Canada) based in Montreal, Quebec, and this year, RMC Saint-Jean was excited to join in the excitement. Organizing the event was Professor Dilworth, who teaches English, supported by a committee head by Officer Cadet (OCdt) Joshua Scott 25870.

True Scottish festivities were in order this year! Not only was there a fantastic dinner set up, but Master Corporal (MCpl) McCarthy of the Black Watch and Officer Cadet Deutsch 25859 of RMC Canada were present to give a live bagpipe performance, which was met with great enthusiasm. When the prized haggis dish, which is made of oats, lungs, liver, kidneys, onions and spices, was brought out, MCpl McCarthy gave a rousing rendition of Robbie Burns’ “Address to a Haggis.” Afterwards, Professor Danic Parenteau 20657 of the academic division was joined by Lieutenant-General (retired) Maisonneuve for a Scotch-tasting of the finest that Scotland the Brave has to offer, and this was very warmly received by the cadets.

After the first round of the scotch-tasting was finished, dinner was served, including the famed haggis which was eaten by all present and, as Mcpl McCarthy predicted, it was enjoyed by more than a few who had been doubtful about its contents! When the haggis was finished, the dinner was followed up by the final round of the scotch-tasting, and the toasts. Toasts were given to the pipers and their units, the Black Watch and RMC of Canada, to Quebec, to our Country, to our Queen and to the countries of foreign officers currently residing and studying at RMC Saint-Jean. The final event of the evening was the poetry contest. In the spirit of the biculturalism and bilingualism of the Canadian Forces, anglophones recited the Robbie Burns poem “A Tender Kiss” in its French translation, and the francophones read “Frae the Friends and Land I love” in Scots’ English. There was much laughter, good cheer, and applause as Officer Cadet Kirin Tsang 25972 won with his dramatic take on the French version, and Officer Cadet William Dresdell 26144 won the English recitation with his baritone rendition. Finally, Burns’ most famous poem, “A Red Red Rose”, was recited before the night grew long and all were dismissed to rest and enjoy the next day’s broom-ball tournament. All in all, it was an event full of fun and surprises, and everyone left contented and just a tad closer to Robbie Burns.

Simulated environment trains real crews for theatre of war

A/SLt 24498 Noelani Shore (RMC 2009)

Helicopter crews prepare their missions in the planning room, and carry them out on the flight line. What seems like a typical day in the life of an aircrew is the result of months of planning, a maze of computer monitors, and around 40,000 feet of mixed power, copper network, and fibre optic cables.

With the help of Kingston’s Directorate of Land Synthetic Environments (DLSE), 1 Wing’s 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron and its augementees completed a critical part of their training as they ramp up to deploy to Afghanistan – 408 THS’ third deployment. Exercise Winged Warrior (Ex WW) began as a live-flying, live-firing exercise, but was converted to a synthetic exercise in 2006. Since then, Ex WW has grown in complexity, as well as technical equipment and support. With every rotation, the Exercise Directors adapt the training scenarios from lessons learned in theatre. Ex WW challenges the primary training audience, and gives them an opportunity to experience the conditions and complexity of their first few weeks “in theatre.”

16888 Colonel Al Meinzinger (RMC 1989) (photo front left), will deploy as Roto 11’s Task Force Silver Dart Air Wing Commander. As the Air Wing Commander, he will lead all Canadian Air assets in Afghanistan, which includes CH-147 Chinooks, CH-146 Griffons, CU-170 Heron, CC-177 Globemasters 111 and CC-130 Hercules. This exercise gives him the opportunity to work with the Air Wing Headquarters staff, as well as interact with the Aviation Battalion, led by Lieutenant Colonel Brian Derry.

“This exercise is a tremendous opportunity to work together as a team, to function and connect before we reach the theatre of war. Allowing the units to communicate with the higher headquarters give us an advantage,” Col Meinzinger explained. “I have, in my Air Wing Command, about 30 staff. We act as the conduit between the units and the Task Force Commander. We try to enable the enablers, and facilitate what they do in order to support the troops.”

This exercise is the first opportunity Chinooks and Griffons crews have to fly missions together before they arrive in Afghanistan. With no Chinooks in Canada, Ex WW allows the crews to fly their first few missions in simulation. While it may look like one big video game, the simulation is extremely accurate. Exercise staff created a realistic environment, and what crews see on the screen is a replication of terrain and forward operation bases. Members who have already deployed to Afghanistan are impressed by how realistic the environment really is.

According to Colonel Christian Drouin, Commander of 1 Wing, “Winged Warrior is state of the art; this synthetic environment is world class. We are able to train in real time. No where else in the world is this capability a reality.”

The simulated environment costs less, as a live exercise requires the assembly of a squadron’s worth of aircraft and personnel, supporting ground troops, as well as ammunition. In simulation, the training audience also experiences a wider range of combat scenarios.

“We don’t want to overwhelm the training audience,” Col Drouin explained, “but we do want to create the fog of war, and introduce them to the frictions that they’ll face.”

It’s clear that even though the environment is simulated, the decisions and actions taken are real.

There was some foreign participation at the exercise this year; Lieutenant Colonel David Burke, from the Australian Army Aviation Corps attended the exercise as an observer, and he “flew” an Australian Chinook to help Canadian crews practice coalition missions.

“I am really impressed with this exercise. We are a very similar-sized organization, and this has been a very clever use of resources to achieve effective training. I’ve been very impressed with how you’ve achieved training at multiple levels with a live audience with fairly limited resources,” he said.

The primary simulation system used at Ex WW, the Virtual Battle Space 2 (VBS 2), is actually an Australian design. LCol Burke recognizes that though they have the same simulation system, the Australians haven’t thought to use the technology in this way before.

“It really has been a worthwhile visit for me. I think we have the opportunity to learn from each other. This is one instance where you have done something really clever that we’ll be able to learn from. I’d like to think in the future that perhaps there are things that we’re doing that you can learn from as well.”

Ex WW took place in Edmonton from Jan 19 – 27. Over the next few months, personnel deploying on Roto 11 will undergo further pre-deployment training, as well as the confirmation exercises with JTF(Afg) HQ on Exercise Unified Warrior in Kingston.

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From Skyhawks to Jump Start Melodies

Since graduation, 19794 Julie Brazeau (RMC 1996) spent 11 years with the Artillery. As a gunner of D Bty 2 RCHA, she parachuted with the Marine Corps in Camp Pendleton California. Then, in 2000 she joined the SkyHawks and gained the distinction of the 3rd female to become a SkyHawk since the team’s inception in 1971. She stayed with the team until the end of the 2001 season.

Julie became a Public Affairs Officer in 2002, and went on tour to Bosnia a year later. While in Toronto she met her husband Ashley Misquitta and they now have boy/girl twins who are 2 years old.

“Those two make me laugh every day,” she said “it was because of them that I decided to quit my full-time army job and start a business that has me working from home.”

Over a year ago, Julie discovered a phenomenal piano learning method (that originates from Australia) that has students playing pop, blues, jazz and classical music right from their very first lessons. After a year of lessons, she is able to play over 55 songs of all genres. Recently, she opened up a piano studio out of her home called “Jump Start Melodies” and she now teaches using the Simply Music method.

Does she miss the army? The truth is, she never left the army. “I think I’ve been in the CF so long that I’m reluctant to quit cold turkey,” she laughed. “I think I’ll stay around for a while and contribute as a Reservist.”

Julie became a Class A reservist for 32 Canadian Brigade Group and continues to parade once a week, helping out the Public Affairs office. She calls this a “balanced” lifestyle.

Julie Misquitta

Jump Start Melodies

www.jsmelodies.ca

(416) 452-3355

jmisquit@rogers.com

Simply Music is a remarkable, Australian-developed piano and keyboard program that offers a breakthrough in music education. This unique method has children, teens, adults and seniors, playing great sounding blues, classical, contemporary and accompaniment pieces – immediately, from their very first lessons.

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The Governor General Announces 114 new Appointments to the Order of Military Merit

At least 11 Ex Cadets Among Recipients (If we missed anyone let us know with college number)

COMMANDERS

12286 Rear-Admiral Nigel Stafford Greenwood, C.M.M., C.D.

(This is a promotion within the Order)

12296 Major-General Joseph Marcel Marquis Hainse, C.M.M., C.D.

(This is a promotion within the Order)

12192 Major-General Tom James Lawson, C.M.M., C.D.

(This is a promotion within the Order)

12444 Rear-Admiral Paul Andrew Maddison, C.M.M., M.S.M., C.D.

(This is a promotion within the Order)

13143 Major-General Mark Edmund McQuillan, C.M.M., C.D.

13551 Major-General Guy Robert Thibault, C.M.M., C.D.

OFFICERS

13846 Lieutenant-Colonel Kevin Francis Bryski, O.M.M., C.D.

M773 Major James Randall Burton, O.M.M., C.D.

16663 Colonel Kenneth André Corbould, O.M.M., C.D.

15318 Colonel Martin Girard, O.M.M., C.D.

13041 Colonel James Baxter Simms, O.M.M., C.D.

The Order of Military Merit recognizes distinctive merit and exceptional service displayed by the men and women of the Canadian Forces, both Regular and Reserve. Many have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty, and the Order honours them for their commitment to Canada, according to the following three levels:

The level of Commander (post-nominal: C.M.M.) recognizes outstanding meritorious service and demonstrated leadership in duties of great responsibility.

The level of Officer (Post-nominal: O.M.M.) recognizes outstanding meritorious service in duties of responsibility.

The level of Member (Post-nominal: M.M.M.) recognizes exceptional service or performance of dutyThe Order of Military Merit recognizes distinctive merit and exceptional service displayed by the men and women of the Canadian Forces, both Regular and Reserve. Many have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty, and the Order honours them for their commitment to Canada, according to the following three levels:

The level of Commander (post-nominal: C.M.M.) recognizes outstanding meritorious service and demonstrated leadership in duties of great responsibility.

The level of Officer (Post-nominal: O.M.M.) recognizes outstanding meritorious service in duties of responsibility.

The level of Member (Post-nominal: M.M.M.) recognizes exceptional service or performance of duty.  Source

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Power shift in Panjwaii offers new hope

“I can only speak for my own experience,” said Montreuil, of Montreal. “I’ve been in country since September and I can tell you that Haji Baran has been 100 per cent supportive of the Canadian forces.

“And he will still be. He even told us that even though he’s not a district governor anymore, if we need him, he’s going to help us out. He’s going to support the new district governor by being here, talking to tribal leaders.”

20212 Maj. Eric Montreuil (CMR RMC 1996)

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The truth about those jets

Canadians need to be able to see through the many misconceptions that surround the F-35 acquisition, which is a vital element in the securing of our nation’s future, write 3528 Paul Manson (RRMC RMC 1956) and 11330 Angus Watt (CMR 1977).

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Vance feels right at home when he visits CFB Gagetown

“Even one is hard, (but) six all at once is very tough for all of us,” said Brig.-Gen. Vance who, at the time, was commanding 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (1 CMBG) in Edmonton.

15696 Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance (RRMC 1986), a two-time commander of this country’s troops in Afghanistan

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Military investigates leak of secret documents from Kandahar base

“I’m not leaking national secrets by saying we have human failings,”

16039 Lieutenant-Colonel Sandy Schwab (RMC 1987), who is charge of signals traffic coming from overseas.

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Awards honour athletes’ dedication, determination

“This has allowed me to do a lot of traveling,”

24568 Vanessa Larochelle-Meilleur (RMC 2010)

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Olympic sized commendation

“I definitely want to acknowledge the support I received from Air Canada, who graciously granted me the time off required for me to participate in this operation as a member of the Reserve Force.”

12240 Jim Sullivan (RMC 1979)

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Caring Cadet Looking for Some Networking Help for His Friend in the GTA

Hello Mr. Oliver,

I have a very dear friend of mine who is in need of a break.

My friend’s shop where she works will be closing down shortly and she is searching for a job in the GTA.

She is looking for an entry level administration position, personal assistant, promotional advertising or work of that nature. She is currently a student at Humber College studying design.

I was hoping your vast networking and contacts with the RMC Club would be able to help her out.

Thank you very much,

OCdt(IV) 24766 Gabor Somogyvari

CWPMC | PCMA

Royal Military College of Canada | Collège Militaire Royal du Canada

s24766@rmc.ca

Ed note: OCdt Gabor Somogyvari has been a dependable contributor to e-Veritas over his 4 years at the college.  He is the Cadet Wing PMC and a piper in the band.  An all-round good guy.

If there is anyone out there reading this with contacts in the GTA – please contact Gabor personally (or myself) and we will forward the resume of his friend.

A good example of an officer-cadet working on his networking skills!

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Bill & Rolande – Great e-Veritas issue, just wanted a brief aside for a reader’s comment, which of course can certainly be linked to me, but I cannot claim credit nor deny plagiarism for the attached commentary. It might be good to remind folks of today’s hurried and harried instantaneous electronic lifestyle expectations, and poke (or Polk) a little bit of fun at the inane.

It may even serve as a good reminder to temper Archie Beare’s comment – in spite of his very own typographical misspelling of laps (sic) – in a response to the tremendous accomplishment of 3 RMC cadets in their brave and courageous ascent of the highest peak in the western hemisphere. Shows how easy such minor triviata can happen under the best of intentions. Additionally, the English language has historically possessed an incredible number of dualitistic vagaries in spelling and meaning, given typically within the numerous humourous differences among British, US and Canadian dictionaries and our many regional dialects of evolving Commonwealth descent. Pogey or Dunny, take your pick? Its all about communication, not Victorian class distinctions that died a century ago.

Below -  “Spell Czech” anecdote came from Readers Digest, re-jiggered (to quote Geoff Bennett on a previous LCG trip down the Rideau) sometime over the past decade. Perhaps other readers might enjoy taking a shot at translating the fun into their own busy everyday lives.

Cheers & TDV

8035 Don Gates, PhD.

SPELL CZECH

Eye halve a spelling chequer. It came with my pea sea.

It plainly marques four my revue miss steaks eye kin knot sea.

Eye strike a quay and type a word and weight four it two say

Weather eye am wrong oar write. It shows me strait a weigh.

As soon as a mist ache is maid, it nose bee fore two long

And eye kin put the error rite. Its rarely ever wrong.

Eye have run this poem threw it, I am shore your pleased two no.

Its letter perfect in its weigh, my chequer tolled me sew.

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Hello,

I am conducting research on RNCC in Halifax, N. S. I would like to know if anyone there can identify which of the two officers seated on the right in this 1911 photo is R. A. Yonge and which one is Basil Shakespear Hartley.

Eight-year Lieutenant E. A. E. Nixon and Commander E. H. Martin are first and second on the left.

Any assistance is appreciated.

Regards,

Joel Zemel

jzemel@ns.sympatico.ca

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McGill hockey team receives million-dollar birthday gift

A million mercis for the Molsons

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Cadets mark end of First Year Orientation Program

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Ottawa helps fund upgrade for Cornwallis conference centre

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WEEKENDER: Snowbird 6: How Denis Bandet got his wings

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DND issues tender to have asbestos removed at mess

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Canadian soldiers fatter and drinking more: survey

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Heir Apparent attends Military College graduation

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Canada to Upgrade Air Force Radar Systems

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Duntroon looks forward to a colour change

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Victoria Edwards recently had the opportunity to communicate with M148  Colonel Glenn Naldrett (RRMC RMC 1981).  Glenn was a UTPM and has had a very interesting 30 year career with the Canadian Forces.

Where were you born and raised?

I was born in Regina SK. My father was in the RCAF so I was raised at various RCAF Stns across MB and SK – we finally settled down in Regina where my father retired and I finished High School.

What is your official title? / job description?

I am the 1 Cdn Air Div, A1 responsible for a wide spectrum of personnel functions supporting the Air Forces RegF, PRes and Public Servant work forces.

How long have you served with DND/CF – Where? What positions?

I joined the RegF in 1972 as an NCM and served in various administrative support positions with the Air Force in Moose Jaw, Edmonton and with the Army in Calgary. In 1981 after graduating from RMC under the UTPM plan, I was assigned to a wide spectrum of positions from Chief Admin Officer at CFS Alsask (LRR station) to OUTCAN Admin O for the CF 18 WSSF at NWC China Lake, Ca, to Staff Officer/Project Manager (SINREP) NDHQ, and BPAdmin O/BPSvcs O appointments at CFB Cold Lake and CFB (17 Wg) Winnipeg. In 1996 I CT’d to the SR then CT’d to the PRes in 2000 where I took up various appointments at 1 Cdn Air Div HQs as A1 PersAdmin, A1 Pers Ops and Coord, A1 Pers and Msn Sp Coord.

I understand you attended RMC as a cadet? When did you graduate, and what was your degree?

I started my time as a Gentleman Cadet at RRMC Victoria for the first two years of my degree, then completed the final two years of my BA (Commerce major) at RMC in 1981.

What drew you to RMC when you applied to attend?

Actually when I applied for UTPM, I had been accepted at the University of Saskatchewan for my degree program. The offer of a CMC was a bit of an unexpected shock however once introduced into the CMC curriculum and student body, I found that the education and officer PD was second to none and thus became most thankful for the opportunity to have attended both RRMC and RMC.

Can you tell me about some of your experiences at the college? The most memorable – the ones you’re most glad to leave behind?

Many great experiences at the colleges and some of the most vivid reflected around the comradeship between ROTP and UTPM cadets whether it be on the academic, social or competitive side. Having been married and raising two young children while going to College, I was most thankful to leave behind weekend Comdt’s Parades as these events, though important, did drain the limited time I could spend with my family.

Is there a history of military members in your family?

Yes for sure. On my father’s side, my Grandfather served with the PPCLI overseas during WW I and with the Home Guard in WW II; my father was in the RCNVR during WW II and served in the RCAF post war. On my mother’s side, her father served as a musician with the RCAF during WW II.

Where were you first posted out of RMC?

I was extremely fortunate to be posted as the Chief Administration Officer at the LRR station at CFS Alsask where I served for three years.

Have you been on any deployments? If so, can you tell me a bit about your experiences either overseas or at the unit level?

I have had two significant OUTCAN experiences. The first appointed as the Det Cdr for the CF Air Force and Royal New Zealand Air Force Exchange (CANZEX) for a nine week period where 35 CF members “swapped” positions with RNZAF counterparts – it was an exceptional opportunity to serve in similar yet somewhat unique Air Force environment. My second experience was being deployed to Op ATHENA where I served as the NATO Chief J1 at Kandahar Air Field for a six month tour: an amazing experience working in a coalition force environment – one which will not soon be forgotten.

What has been one of the proudest moments in your career so far?

I suggest after having been relative “domestic” throughout my service career, I would have to say that completing the deployment to KAF to be one of my biggest career highlights and proudest times. It was the final culmination and full test of over 30 years of training and experience put into practical use in a dangerous theatre of operations.

Is there anything you’d like to add?

No, thank you.

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The Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) and the CDA Institute are pleased to announce that its annual conference, “The 2011 Ottawa Conference on Defence and Security”, will be held on 24-25 February 2011, at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa, Canada.

For a full agenda and registration please visit: www.cda-cdai.ca/cdai/defence-seminars/seminar2011

On day 1, the theme of the conference will be “Canada-US Security Interests

- Ten years after 9/11″, and will feature:

- The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada (invited)

- Dr. John Hamre, President, Center for Strategic and International Studies

- Thomas d’Aquino, Senior Counsel, Gowlings, and Former Chief Executive,

Canadian Council of Chief Executives

- Colin Robertson, CDA Institute

- Michael Wilson, former Canadian Ambassador to the United States

- Admiral James Winnefeld, Commander US NORTHCOM

- James Blanchard, former US Ambassador to Canada

- Mel Cappe, former Clerk of the Privy Council

- Senator Colin Kenny, former Chair of the Senate Committee on National

Security and Defence

- General (ret) Michael Hayden, former director CIA & NSA

- Ian MacDonald, Institute for Research on Public Policy

- Commander James Kraska, US Naval War College

- Dr. Andrea Charron, Carleton University

- Chris Alexander, former Canadian diplomat

Day two’s theme will be “The Canadian Forces Post-Combat Mission in Afghanistan,” and will feature:

- The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence

- General Walter Natynczyk, Chief of the Defence Staff

- General Keith Alexander, Commander US Cyber Command and Director NSA

- General Mieczyslaw Bieniek, Deputy Commander, NATO Supreme Allied Command

Transformation

- Lieutenant-General (Ret’d) Michel Maisonneuve, CDA Institute

- Vice-Admiral Dean McFadden, Chief of the Maritime Staff

- Lieutenant-General André Deschamps, Chief of the Air Staff

- Lieutenant-General Peter Devlin, Chief of the Land Staff

- BGen (Ret’d) Don Macnamara, CDA Institute

- Robert Fonberg, Deputy Minister of National Defence

- Lieutenant-General Andrew Leslie, Chief of Transformation, Canadian Forces

- Dr. Philippe Lagassé, University of Ottawa

La Conférence des associations de la défense (CAD) et l’Institut de la CAD sont heureux d’annoncer que leur conférence annuelle, “La conférence d’Ottawa – 2011 sur la Sécurité et la défense”, aura lieu les 24-25 Février 2011, à l’Hôtel Fairmont Château Laurier à Ottawa, Canada.

L’agenda et l’inscription sont disponibles à: www.cda-cdai.ca/cdai/defence-seminars/seminar2011

Le premier jour, le thème de la conférence sera, “Les intérêts canado-américains en matière de sécurité – 10 ans après le 11 Septembre”, et mettra en vedette:

- Le très honorable Stephen Harper, le Premier ministre du Canada (invité)

- Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Secrétaire général de l’OTAN (invité)

- Dr. John Hamre, President, Center for Strategic and International Studies

- Thomas d’Aquino, avocat-conseil principal, Gowlings, et ancien Président

et chef de la direction, Conseil canadien des chefs d’entreprise

- Colin Robertson, Institut de la CAD

- Michael Wilson, ancien ambassadeur du Canada aux États-Unis

- Admiral James Winnefeld, Commander US Northern Command/NORAD

- James Blanchard, l’ancien ambassadeur américain au Canada

- Mel Cappe, ancien Greffier du Conseil privé

- Sénateur Colin Kenny, ancien président, Comité permanent de la sécurité

nationale et de la défense

- General (ret) Michael Hayden, ancien directeur, CIA et NSA

- Ian MacDonald, l’Institut de recherche en politiques publiques

- Commander James Kraska, US Naval War College

- Dr. Andrea Charron, Carleton University

- Chris Alexander, ancien diplomate canadien

Le deuxième jour, le thème sera, “Les Forces canadiennes: Post-mission de combat en Afghanistan”, et mettra en vedette:

- L’Honorable Peter MacKay, Ministre de la Défense nationale

- Général Walter Natynczyk, Chef d’état-major de la Défense

- General Keith Alexander, Commander US Cyber Command et Director NSA

- General Mieczyslaw Bieniek, Deputy Commander, NATO Supreme Allied Command

Transformation

- Lieutenant-général (ret) Michel Maisonneuve, Institut de la CAD

- Vice-amiral Dean McFadden, Chef d’état-major de la Force maritime

- Lieutenant-général André Deschamps, Chef d’état-major de la Force aérienne

- Lieutenant-général Peter Devlin, Chef d’état-major de l’Armée de terre

- Brigadier-général (ret) Don Macnamara, Institut de la CAD

- Robert Fonberg, Sous-ministre de la Défense nationale

- Lieutenant-général Andrew Leslie, Chef de la Transformation, Forces canadiennes

- Dr. Philippe Lagassé, l’Université d’Ottawa

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Trivia – Researched by E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003)

1. The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada lists Canadian education institutions which have been granted arms by the Canadian Heraldic Authority and the King of Arms at the College of Arms in London. Royal Roads was granted arms by the Canadian Heraldic Authority on August 28th of which year?

a) 1959 b) 1969 c) 1979 d) 1989 e) 1999 f) 2009

2. Collège Militaire Royal de Saint-Jean was granted arms by the Canadian Heraldic Authority on November 17 of which year?

a) 1953 b) 1963 c)1973 d)1983 e) 1993 f) 2003

3. What is the enabling statute of the Transfer of Royal Military College Academic Hoods Order C.R.C., c. 736, which is an order authorizing the Minister of National Defence to transfer academic hoods to recipients of honorary degrees conferred by the Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, Ontario. The regulation is current to December 31st, 2010.

a) Canadian Forces Act

b) Financial Administration Act

c) National Defence Act

d) The Royal Military College of Canada Degrees Act

4. “The Royal Military College of Canada Degrees Act,” passed by the 25th Ontario Legislature and given Royal Assent on March 26, —-, empowers the College to confer degrees in Arts, Science, and Engineering.

a) 1949 b) 1959 c) 1969 d) 1979

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Day, Richard

RCNC 227 DAY, Richard Peacefully, with his loving wife Joan at his side, on January 19, 2011 in Victoria at the age of 83 years. He is survived by his five children and seven grandchildren, all in his home Province of Ontario. Private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Howard English Hatchery, 21 759 Sanctuary Court, Victoria, BC V8X 5L6. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com

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I regret to announce the passing of my great-uncle, Ernest Robertson of Winnipeg, who was an ex-cadet and a WW2 veteran. I am also an ex-cadet, class of 1985 (college #15119). Unfortunately, my cousins do not know Ernest Robertson’s college number or year of graduation. Nevertheless, as I am the only one in the extended family who also went to RMC, they asked me to send his obituary to the Club for publication. I hope that you can find his college number in your records. I do not know if he was a member of the Club or, if so, active in the Winnipeg branch. My guess is that he would have gone from RMC to U of T in 1936 or so. If you need any more information from me, please do not hesitate to ask. The obituary follows below.

Yours sincerely,

John R. Graham

2348 ERNEST EDWIN ROBERTSON (Entered RMC in 1933) April 16, 1916 – January 25, 2011 Peacefully, at age 94 Ernie Robertson, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away following a courageous struggle at Deer Lodge Centre surrounded by his family. He will be sadly missed by his children Jane McKee (David), Vicki Burns (John), Peter (Marianne) and Ian (Lisa) and special niece Lorri Robertson (Mayer). Predeceased by his wife of 68 years Patsy, son Jimmy, daughter Jacqueline, two sisters and five brothers. Ernie was the proud patriarch of a large and loving family with ten grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and dozens of nieces and nephews. Ernie attended the Royal Military College of Canada and graduated from the University of Toronto as a Professional Engineer.

He undertook pilot training before joining the Navy during the Second World War and served on the HMS Eagle, an aircraft carrier which was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, being discharged as Commander. Following the war, he worked on the Dewline as assistant to the president of the Foundation Company of Canada then moved to Winnipeg to join the Winnipeg Supply and Fuel Company (his father was one of the founders of this firm in 1903).

Ernie was ahead of his time in so many ways – he returned to university to obtain an MBA in 1970, becoming a passionate advocate for renewable energy and founding the Biomass Energy Institute in 1971. He was a founding member of the Solar Energy Society of Canada in 1973. He was recognized for his accomplishments and for his many contributions and influence in the area of solar research, renewable energy and industrial development. Ernie donated time and financial support to many charities and service organizations. Following retirement, Ernie and Patsy spent many happy years wintering in Florida at Maple Leaf Estates and summers at Balsam Bay. Ernie had great energy, always had projects on the go and a wonderful sense of humour. He taught us the greatest lesson in love and loyalty by his devotion to Patsy in her declining years. His was a full life – well lived.

The family thanks all the homecare workers and the staff of T6 at the Deer Lodge Centre for their excellent and compassionate care. A private family memorial has been held. Interment will follow in the family plot at Milton, Ontario in May. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ernie’s memory to Siloam Mission, 300 Princess St., Winnipeg, R3B 1M3 or the Alzheimer Society, 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, R3C 4G2.

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