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Numéro 008/2005 |
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Missing Painting
A framed, oil
on canvas painting ( approximately 64 cm x 53 cm in size)
of Mackenzie Building, by Douglas M. Betts, was
removed from Rm. 234
Mackenzie Bldg sometime over noon hour on Friday 18 Feb 2005. Anyone
knowing the whereabouts of this painting, or
having any information on
its removal, please contact me or Cpl. Laevens of the
Military Police Peinture disparue Une peinture à
l' huile sur toile représentant le bâtiment Mackenzie (approximativement
64 cm x 53 cm), par Douglas M. Betts, a été enlevée de
la salle 234 de l'edifice Mackenzie
vendredi dernier ( 18 février 2005)
pendant l' heure du midi. Si quelqu'un a des
renseignements à ce sujet
ou détient de l' information sur l' enlèvement de
cette peinture, veuillez
entrer en communication avec le sous-signé ou avec Cpl. Laevens
Ross McKenzie, |
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The 2005 CF Team, which is on equal standing to provincial teams in the Canadian National TKD Championship, will be comprised of twelve fighters from across Canada, of which eight are RMC cadets: (I) Joey Ring- 6 sqn (II) Michael Cheung- 2 sqn (II) Nadia Kang- 7 sqn (II) Erich Keuhnle- 3 sqn (II) Jean-Michel Racine- 8 sqn (IV) Trevor Fenton- 5 sqn (IV) John Kim- 7 sqn
(IV) Jean-François Moreau- 10 sqn |
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Quotation of the week Let no man be so rash as to suppose that, in donning a general's uniform, he is forthwith competent to perform a general's function; as reasonably he might assume that in putting on the robes of a judge he was ready to decide any point of law ... Dennis Hart Mahan, 1864 |
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Trivia
Answer can be found right after Extra Innings! |
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Three Cadets of the RMC Jiu-Jitsu Club took part in the Karate / Jiu-Jitsu Regional tournament recently in Belleville: III 23354 Scott McCarthy Bronze: Sparring, 5th Place: Grappling III 23512 Long Nguyen Gold: Grappling, Gold: Kata, Silver: Sparring II 23693 Adam Wilson Bronze: Grappling, Silver Kata, 4th Place: Sparring Due to these impressive results these Cadets will continue onto the Canadian Jiu Jitsu Nationals in Acton, ON in April. Well done! |
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"Staying Connected" . . .
Staying connected pieces with a focus on Ex Cadets and / or RMC connection are invited from our readers, regardless of where you are located. A photo and brief article would be appreciated. Send to William.oliver@rmc.ca |
| By WJO
Every once in awhile, there is something, that happens around RMC, that upsets Ex Cadets. A number of times, this “something” are connected to the athletic program. One such event quickly comes to mind. Eliminating “Redmen” as the team name for the varsity sports teams in 1996 caused quite a stir and still rankles many Ex cadets to this day. The intention of this article is to give those “Buds” who are not informed a little background on why the name “Redmen” was eliminated. It is not our intention to suggest the decision was either a good one or a bad one. From a person who spent many years, admiring and cheering for “Redmen”, I admit that I still have difficulty using the chant – “Go Paladins Go”. However, I must also confess and accept that while in attendance at a RMC sporting event these days, I can’t help but notice the “pride & passion” in the faces and voices of most of the present day cadets. Ask almost any 2005 cadet what he / she thinks of the team name Paladin and you’re very likely to get a nonchalant shrug of the shoulders. “Why do you ask”? In short, most if not all are very comfortable in cheering on their “Paladins”. I’m not really sure Old soldiers never die; but I am sure of one thing. Old Redmen never die…..and never fade away. And for that I say, Amen.
www.rmc.ca/athletics/varsity/redmen_e.html Rolande and I are both pleased to report that Anna is doing just fine. She had quite an ordeal while on R & R in Portugal during a five month PSP gig in Bosnia. She has fully recovered, currently resides in Halifax and has been employed in the Real Estate Industry for the past two years. She would be delighted to hear from any of the many friends she acquired while living and working around RMC for so many years. She may be reached at anna-oliver@coldwellbanker.ca Oh yes, if any Ex Cadets out there would like to reimburse us for “rations” consumed – we will provide receipts. |
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“What ever happened to?” articles are invited, in either official
language and may be submitted to
william.oliver@rmc.ca. The hope is to present these
types of articles on Ex cadets; former faculty or staff members on
a frequent basis in e-Veritas depending on submissions by you the
readers.
Canada should
not open doors to U.S. deserters I am becoming increasingly convinced that the invasion and occupation of Iraq is illegal and will go down in history as a political and human tragedy for the United States. Much like Vietnam. But that does not mean I would advocate that Canada open its doors to American military deserters, like we did during the Vietnam War. . . click here for more |
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12723 Col Pat Stogran: cash crunch must stop By Chris Lambie Reprinted from The Daily News, Proudly Serving the Halifax Communities Friday, February 18, 2005 |
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Col. Pat Stogran says troops are suffering. Canada is “watering down” its infantry for lack of cash, says the man who commanded Canada’s first official combat mission in 50 years. Col. Pat Stogran, who led this country’s 850-member battalion for six months in Afghanistan three years ago, spoke in Halifax yesterday at a seminar organized by Dalhousie University’s Centre for Foreign Policy Studies. “You have to have highly trained soldiers. We cannot continue to dismantle our army to the lowest common denominator because of fiscal problems, and send troops off to make a meaningful contribution,” Stogran told an audience of students, academics and military personnel. Canadian success in Afghanistan was largely because of senior troops who received their training during the Cold War, Stogran said. Fears the future “We had a surge capacity. I fear for 10 years from now. Where are we going to be?” he said. “Because our centre of gravity in the Canadian Forces is the training of our troops.” The military is expecting a modest infusion of an extra $750-million in next weeks federal budget, but not enough to meet its massive operating shortfall or buy new ships and transport planes. Stogran was highly critical of Ottawa’s “unconscionable” plan to phase out Leopard tanks and replace them with the lighter armoured Stryker mobile gun system. “There’s no way you can bolt as much protection on to eight wheels,” he said. “So we’re killing people.” Stogran also slammed a military phenomenon he dubbed “management over manoeuvre.” “I’ve got to say that the most demoralizing thing that has ever happened to me — at the risk of being completely disloyal here — was being posted to our National Defence headquarters after Afghanistan,” he said. “In the Canadian Forces now we have come to the point where managing what little resources we have is a far higher career determinant than manoeuvring in the face of an enemy.” Raise eyebrows In what’s sure to raise a few sailors’ eyebrows, Stogran told the crowd Canada should be re-thinking its “blue water” navy. “These are fiscally constrained times,” he said. |
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Le rapport initial sur l'écrasement des Snowbirds est disponible (Réimprimé de La Feuille d’Érable, 16 février 2005 ) |
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La Direction – Sécurité des vols a diffusé son rapport initial sur
l'écrasement qui a causé la mort du Capitaine Miles Selby des
Snowbirds des FC le 10 décembre dernier. L'accident s'est produit
près de Mossbank (Saskatchewan).
Les pilotes solos des Snowbirds (second solo no 8 et leader solo no 9) effectuaient un vol d'entraînement à l'aérodrome de Mossbank, un aérodrome désaffecté de la Deuxième Guerre mondiale situé à environ 30 milles marins au sud de la 15e Escadre Moose Jaw. Plusieurs manœuvres de croisements horizontaux avaient déjà été effectuées depuis le début de l'entraînement et, au moment de l'accident, les pilotes effectuaient une boucle croisée, c'est-à-dire que les deux appareils effectuaient une boucle en sens opposé. La manœuvre se déroulait comme prévu et les deux appareils étaient alignés à l'approche du sommet de la boucle, mais lorsqu'ils furent près du haut de la boucle, il fut évident qu'il y avait risque d'abordage. Par conséquent, un des pilotes a conservé la trajectoire de vol prévue lors de l'exposé prévol pour que l'autre pilote puisse manœuvrer pour éviter l'abordage. Lorsque l'abordage a été imminent, un pilote a entrepris une manœuvre d'évitement vers l'intérieur de la boucle, qui représentait la direction de dégagement sûre prévue lors du breffage. Après avoir pris cette décision, il y a effectivement eu abordage au sommet de la boucle, à environ 1 067 mètres au-dessus du sol. La vitesse de rapprochement des avions se situait entre 360 et 400 nœuds. L'abordage a créé une boule de feu qui a enveloppé les deux avions. Le pilote de l'avion no 8 est mort sur le coup. Le pilote de l'avion no 9 a été expulsé de son appareil sans s'être éjecté. Lorsqu'il s'est rendu compte qu'il se trouvait à l'extérieur de son appareil, il a tiré sur l'anneau en « D » de son parachute, mais a alors constaté qu'il était toujours sanglé à son siège. Il a détaché manuellement sa ceinture de sécurité et tiré une seconde fois sur l'anneau. Peu de temps après, son parachute s'est ouvert. Environ cinq secondes plus tard, il s'est posé au sol. Il avait été légèrement blessé en traversant la boule de feu.Les deux appareils ont été complètement détruits lors de l'abordage. L'enquête est en cours et elle portera principalement sur le régime d'instruction et les facteurs humains liés à cet abordage.Initial flight safety report on Snowbirds' crash released (Reprinted from Maple Leaf Volume 8 #7, 16 February) The Directorate of Flight Safety has released its initial report on the crash that killed Captain Miles Selby of the CF Snowbirds on December 10, 2004. The crash occurred near Mossbank, Saskatchewan. The Snowbird solos (#8 opposing solo and #9 lead solo) were conducting training at Mossbank airfield, an abandoned Second World War aerodrome, about 30 nautical miles south of 15 Wing Moose Jaw. During the on site training several lateral crossing sequences were completed and at the time of the occurrence, the solos were conducting a "co-loop", which consists of the two aircraft performing opposing direction loops. The sequence was proceeding well with both aircraft in alignment as the apex of the loop approached. As the two aircraft neared the top of the loop, it became evident that there was potential for a collision. Accordingly, one aircraft maintained a predicted flight path (as briefed prior to the mission) so that the other pilot could manoeuvre his aircraft to make the miss. When it was evident that a collision was imminent, one pilot initiated an evasive manoeuvre to the inside of the loop, his briefed safe exit direction. Immediately following this decision, a collision occurred at the top of the loop at about 1 067 metres above ground level with the aircraft having a closing speed of between 360 and 400 knots. The collision caused a fireball, which engulfed both aircraft. The pilot of #8 was killed instantly in the collision. The pilot of #9 was expelled from his aircraft without initiating ejection. He realized he was outside of the aircraft and pulled the "D" ring on his parachute, but then realized he was still in the seat. He manually released his lap belt and pulled the "D" ring again. Shortly thereafter his parachute blossomed. About five seconds later he landed on the ground having sustained minor injuries from travelling through the fireball.Both aircraft were completely destroyed during the collision. The investigation is ongoing and will focus on the training regimen and human factors aspects associated with this collision. |
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We get e-mails . . . You have to get rid of that white text on red background in your newsletter...I am going blind!
Y. Côté |
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The cadets and many of the college staff are away on Spring break. We continue to push for new memberships and partnership deals. Many of you would have recently received a special edition of Extra Innings. We hope you answer the call and renew your membership. We want you to stay connected. More info on membership and Ads rmcclub@rmc.ca Manches supplémentaires Les élèves officiers et un grand nombre des membres du personnel sont absents durant la semaine de relâche. Nous sommes toujours à la recherche de nouveaux membres et de partenaires. Plusieurs d’entre vous ont reçu une manche supplémentaire de eVeritas. Nous espérons que vous renouvellerez votre adhésion. Nous voulons demeurer en communication. Pour de plus amples renseignements sur l’adhésion et les annonces rmcclub@rmc.ca Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, unveiled the memorial plaque on 27 June 1973.
"Many Hands - make the burden light". « L’aide de plusieurs rend la tâche facile » S125 Bill & S134 Rolande Oliver |
| The eVERITAS electronic Newsletter reaches over 5,000 readers . It is a service provided by the RMC Club for Members in good standing with current addresses in the data base. It is designed to provide timely information on current events at RMC and to keep Members "connected". Occasionally, it will be distributed to non-members to entice them to join or renew their membership. Membership information is available at www.rmcclub.ca Newsworthy articles from national or local papers that may not have been available to the majority of our readers may be reproduced in e-VERITAS. We will also publish articles in either official language as submitted by Cadets and Staff, on "current life" at RMC. Other short “human interest stories" about Cadets, Ex-Cadets, Alumni and current and former Staff at the College will appear from time-to-time. Readers of e-VERITAS are encouraged to submit articles in either official language to william.oliver@rmc.ca. In particular, up-to-date “Where are they now?” articles on Ex-Cadets, Alumni and current and former Staff would be most welcome. eVERITAS is intended as a supplement and not a replacement of Veritas, the highly popular magazine of the RMC Club printed and distributed three times a year to Members by mail.
Chaque édition du bulletin électronique e-VERITAS rejoint plus de 5,000 lecteurs. C’est un service fourni, par le Club des CMR, aux membres dont les adresses sont à jour dans notre base de données. Son but est de fournir des renseignements à point nommé sur les actualités au CMR et de garder en communication les membres du Club. Occasionnellement, il sera distribué aux membres qui ne sont plus en règle espérant qu’ils renouvelleront leur carte de membre annuelle ou qu’ils deviendront membres à vie. Les renseignements sur l’adhésion au Club sont disponibles au www.rmcclub.ca. Articles d’intérêt national ou local qui ne sont pas disponibles à la majorité de nos lecteurs seront reproduits dans e-VERITAS. Nous produirons aussi des articles dans l’une des deux langues officielles soumis par les élèves officiers et le personnel du Collège sur la vie actuelle au CMR. Nous offrirons de temps à autre de courtes anecdotes sur les élèves officiers, les Anciens et les membres du personnel d’hier et d’aujourd’hui. Nous encourageons les lecteurs de e-VERITAS à soumettre des articles dans l’une ou l’autre des deux langues officielles à Rolande.Oliver@rmc.ca. En particulier des articles récents sur « Où sont-ils présentement? » seraient grandement appréciés. e-VERITAS est un supplément et NON une substitution pour VERITAS la revue populaire du Club des CMR imprimée et distribuée aux membres en règle, par la poste, trois fois par année. |