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 military training, to the camaraderie, academic expectations, and evolving environment of the College, the piece captures RMC at a moment when old rituals were being re-examined and a new generation of cadets was learning what it meant to pursue Truth, Duty, Valour.
More than a historical snapshot, the article reflects the enduring spirit of RMC: the forging of character, the challenge of leadership, and the lifelong bonds formed through shared hardship. It reminds today’s readers—cadets, alumni, and families—of the timeless experiences that continue to define the College across generations.
About This Archive Post
Presented here as part of our ongoing archival preservation project, this article stands as an important lens into the RMC experience of the late 1980s.
It offers:
- A detailed look at Recruit Term and cadet training
- Insight into the culture and traditions of the era
- Reflections on academic expectations and leadership development
- Exceptional photography documenting daily life, ceremony, and challenge
We are pleased to make this piece accessible to the RMC community once more.
The Original Article
“Searching for Truth, Duty and Valour at the Royal Military College of Canada”
By John Boher
Photography by J.A. Kraulis
Published in Equinox Magazine, Issue No. 47 (September/October 1989)
