Liam – The Arch

December 9, 2025 / 0 Comments

Searching for Truth, Duty and Valour at the Royal Military College of Canada

Originally published in Equinox Magazine, September/October 1989

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Originally published in Equinox magazine in 1989, this article offers a vivid, immersive look into life at the Royal Military College of Canada during a period of significant cultural and institutional change. Through rich storytelling and powerful photography, it follows new cadets as they navigate the pressures, traditions, and transformations that shape their earliest days at RMC. From the intensity of Recruit Term and the discipline of … Read the rest

December 9, 2025 / 0 Comments

Honouring Their Memory: Jim Bartholomew

Jim grew up in Saskatoon, SK. He joined Air Cadets in high school, obtained his glider’s license, and maintained an avid interest in planes throughout his life; arriving at Royal Roads as a young recruit was a natural next step.

After transferring to RMC for Engineering Physics, Jim completed his military training and served as a naval officer in Victoria and Halifax with ships HMCS Nipigon, Preserver, and Miramichi. His last posts were as Combat Officer in HMCS Athabaskan … Read the rest

December 9, 2025 / 0 Comments

Honouring Their Memory: John Pronovost

If my friend John Pronovost from the class of 78 was still with us, he may have approached this writing in a low-key, understated passage, but since he passed from cancer on 3 Jan 2023, it is up to me to address his life in a way that may help those of you who knew him to understand him maybe a bit better.

Joseph JOHN Antonio PRONOVOST was a kind, complicated soul who was deeply … Read the rest

November 26, 2025 / 0 Comments

Climbing Mount Chester: A Rocky Mountain Reunion with Purpose

In the lead-up to their 30th reunion, members of the Class of 1971 were looking for a way to mark the milestone that was meaningful, memorable, and a little different from the usual golf tournament. Inspired by the success of the 2000 Chasse-Galerie canoe trip, Bev Slater proposed an idea that was both ambitious and uniquely fitting: gather classmates in the Rockies, climb a mountain together, charge a modest participation fee, and donate the proceeds … Read the rest

November 26, 2025 / 0 Comments

La Chasse-Galerie: A 200 km Tradition of Teamwork, Legacy, and Leadership

Between 2000 and 2016, a remarkable tradition took shape within the RMC alumni community. On five separate occasions—2000, 2001, 2006, 2011 and 2016—a determined group of graduates paddled a 36-foot canoe from Ottawa to Kingston, arriving at RMC just in time for Reunion Weekend. Each journey spanned seven days and covered the full 200 kilometres of the Rideau Canal, blending endurance, camaraderie, and a renewed connection to the College.

A Class of 1971 Contribution to

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November 26, 2025 / 0 Comments

The Story of Athene: How the Class of 1971 Brought a Sherman Firefly Home to RMC

Few graduating classes can claim to have gifted something as iconic—or as heavy—as a Sherman Firefly tank to the Royal Military College of Canada. But in 1971, the Class of ’71 did exactly that, leaving behind a piece of Canadian military history that remains one of RMC’s most striking landmarks.

The tank, named Athene, is an M4A4 VC Firefly, one of the most famous Allied tanks of the Second World War. Its reputation comes from … Read the rest

October 24, 2025 / 0 Comments

When RMC Stunned the Gaels and Stole the Show in the Stands

It was November 1977, and the rivalry spirit between RMC and Queen’s was alive and well. On a Wednesday night at Queen’s Bartlett Gym during an exhibition basketball game, the Royal Military College Redmen took down the Queen’s University Golden Gaels 63–46 in front of a packed and deafening crowd.

RMC Finds Its Rhythm

Led by first-year coach Fred Eggleton, RMC played with focus and energy, taking advantage of Queen’s struggles under the basket. The … Read the rest

October 9, 2025 / 1 Comment

Between Two Worlds: How RMC and Heritage Shaped Major Jaemok Lee’s Path Abroad

Major Jaemok Lee, a Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) graduate and Combat Engineer Officer, currently serves as the Military Assistant to the Deputy Commander of United Nations Command (UNC) in Korea. In this unique role, Maj Lee is at the heart of high-level multinational engagement — coordinating senior leader engagements, supporting UNC’s 18 Member States, and helping enable strategic-level dialogue on the Korean Peninsula.

As a proud graduate of RMC, Class of 2013, Maj Lee reflects … Read the rest

August 29, 2025 / 1 Comment

Letter from the Editor: Building Community Through Storytelling

Hello friends, colleagues, and fellow alumni,

I have always been fascinated by what binds people together and how communities take shape. From the beginning of human history, community has been at the core of our survival and progress governing how we share knowledge, build institutions, and shape culture.

Today, technology gives us the ability to connect across borders like never before. Yet many of us feel more disconnected from our communities than ever. Social media, … Read the rest