Posts by Jennifer Jordan
Leading with Purpose: Military Principles in the Private Sector
Phill Perron (RMC 2012) is a retired Royal Canadian Air Force Logistics Officer, having served nearly a decade with distinction. A proud alumnus of 8 Squadron, Phill comes from a multi-generational Canadian Armed Forces family. His father, Russell Perron (RMC 1993) is a UTPNCM RMC graduate from Otter Squadron who served 21 years in uniform,…
Read MoreRMC Trailblazers: A Conversation with Major Jaemok Lee on His Journey (So Far) and the Importance of Service, Resilience and Trust
The Trailblazer Podcast celebrates the accomplishments and milestones of notable alumni of Canada’s Military Colleges and provides a platform for them to share their stories and contribute to building future leaders for Canada and the world. Graduating from the Royal Military College of Canada in 2013 with a degree in Civil Engineering, Jaemok was commissioned…
Read MoreRMC Trailblazers: A Conversation with Lieutenant-General Lise Bourgon about Leadership, Inclusion, and Unexpected Paths
The Trailblazer Podcast celebrates the accomplishments and milestones of notable alumni of Canada’s Military Colleges and provides a platform for them to share their stories and contribute to building future leaders for Canada and the world. We sat down in late June with Lieutenant-General Lise Bourgon who recently retired as Chief of Military Personnel and…
Read MoreRetracing Their Footsteps: Officer and Naval Cadets Reflect on the 2025 Mottershead Battlefield Tour
In mid February, a group of Canadian Officer and Naval Cadets from the Royal Military College (RMC) in Kingston stepped onto storied soil in northern France and Belgium—not just as students of history, but as future leaders learning from those in whose footsteps they will follow. The Mottershead Battlefield Tour (MBFT) is a nine-day, non-credit…
Read MoreRMC Trailblazers: A Conversation with Jamie Speiser-Blanchet about Resilience, Curiosity, and the Future of the RCAF
The Trailblazer Podcast celebrates the accomplishments and milestones of notable alumni of Canada’s Military Colleges and provides a platform for them to share their stories and contribute to building future leaders for Canada and the world. We sat down in early June with Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet to discuss her journey from Officer Cadet at RMC…
Read MoreA New Chapter in Membership: Moving Beyond Paid Dues
For over a century, the alumni of Canada’s military colleges have supported their alma maters through a proud tradition of paid memberships. From the early days of the RMC Club, founded in 1884, to the more recent evolution into the Royal Military Colleges Alumni Association (RMCAA), membership dues have played a vital role in sustaining…
Read MoreThe Importance of Acquiring Field Experience
By OCdt Ladouceur, OCdt Lallier et NCdt Sauriol The third-year civil engineering students from the Royal Military College of Canada received a rather simple task over the last two weeks of April 2025 ; Gaining experience in the field and developing their leadership during Survey Camp. It was time to put to the test all…
Read MoreDonations to the Truth, Duty, Valour Fund Supports the Multisport Club at Ontario Indoor Triathlon
Dear Members of the RMC Alumni Association, On behalf of the Multisport Club, thank you for your generous support in funding the club’s final triathlon event to end the year, the Ontario Indoor Triathlon. Your contribution has been instrumental in making this event a success. The triathlon provided an excellent opportunity for club participants to…
Read MoreLE CMR SAINT-JEAN REMPORTE LA PREMIÈRE PLACE DANS LA CATÉGORIE INTERNATIONALE DE SANDHURST 2025!
Face à 48 équipes venues de 15 pays, le CMR Saint-Jean décroche la 3e placede la compétition et la 1ere placeau sein des équipes internationales. Grâce à leur rigueur, leur esprit d’équipe et leur intensité sur le terrain, ils ont démontré que le dépassement collectif mène aux plus grandes victoires. Félicitations à tous les participants…
Read MoreThe First Year Integration Conference (FYIC)
The First Year Integration Conference (FYIC) is a leadership development conference for first-year students looking to get more involved in their engineering student societies. It is an opportunity to learn about Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and Engineering Student Societies Council of Ontario (ESSCO), as well as develop leadership skills and meet new people. Thanks to…
Read MoreLeadership in the North: Investing in Canada’s Future Leaders
RMC Alumni Association is thrilled to share an inspiring experience that underscores the importance of cultural awareness, leadership and resilience. Recently, 14 Officer and Naval Cadets from RMC Saint-Jean embarked on a unique journey to Chisasibi in Northwest Quebec, where they gained firsthand exposure to the Cree Nation’s way of life and the challenges of…
Read MoreCommunication to Members Regarding Canadian Military Colleges Review Board Report
You will no doubt have heard that the Canadian Military Colleges Review Board issued its report on Friday March 7, 2025. While the Royal Military Colleges of Canada Alumni Association welcomes the report, the depth and breadth of analysis it contains warrants careful consideration, and we are still reviewing the details. Â (The report is available…
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