Update: May 10, 2021
A Strong and effective Canadian Armed Forces are essential to the defence and security of Canadians. The ongoing crisis with sexual misconduct and harmful behaviours within the ranks and failures in leadership at all levels have undermined confidence in the institution. Trust has been lost with many serving and retired members, and Canadians are asking legitimate questions about organizational culture that is too often not meeting the espoused…
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From eVeritas - RMC Newsletter (RMC Public Affairs / Gracieuseté des Affaires publiques du RMC)
(Tuesday, February 16, 2021) The Athena Network announces that LGen (Ret’d) Christine Whitecross has accepted the invitation to serve as the Athena Network’s very first Senior Mentor. In this role, she will offer mentorship guidance that extends to all naval and officer cadets, as well as share her knowledge and expertise on various subjects through both formal and informal…
CO's Message
Its been a challenging year, and with it came new forms of stress and anxiety that most of us had not experienced in our lives. In fact it seems obvious now that this pandemic will be a defining experience for our generation, not unlike what periods of world wars have been for our parents or grand-parents. Yet, despite all that, features were collected and maps were produced.
CWO João (John) Pereira, MMM, CD has been invested as a Member of Military Merit. He is currently Unit Chief Warrant Officer at ghe Canadian Forces Fire and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Academy. According to the Governor General’s site at this link https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients/150-5360 , it was awarded on 21 Sep 2020 but I wasn’t notified until 30 November by VAdm Edmundson (CMPC) and CWO Geoffroy (CWO CMP).
On 10 Feb 2021, MCpl Philip Colley (8 Wg Trenton, 8 MSS, CESF) and William Green (8 Wg RP Ops Det, Roads & Grounds) received the Deputy Minister’s Commendation, Wellness Award from the Deputy Minister and Vice Chief of Defence Staff – See the citation below. Of note, MCpl Colley is the Deputy Military Chair of the Defence Aboriginal Advisory Group. For many years, MCpl Colley has engaged with every community to which he has been posted. Now he is an active participant in…
On 10 Feb 2021, WO Foulds, a Cbt Engr employed with DPMC-OpH, received the VCDS Commendation from A/DVCDS Col Michaud.
Citation
Warrant Officer Jay Todd Foulds, CD
From January 2019 until November 2020, Warrant Officer Foulds demonstrated great technical prowess and remarkable dedication as he worked tirelessly to improve the quality and sophistication of the Operation HONOUR Tracking and Analysis System (OPHTAS). He diligently provided training and support to OPHTAS…
By Major Steven D. Gasser, CD, MEDes, P.Eng., (Ret’d)
Preparing for Every Future
The Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers (APPA) is the gathering place for educational facilities professionals and is dedicated to the ongoing evolution of the profession. APPA’s name may have changed over the past 100 years but its mission remains:
“To support educational excellence with quality leadership and professional management through education, research and recognition…
Founded on July 1, 1972, the Order of Military Merit recognizes distinctive merit and exceptional service displayed by the men and women of the Canadian Armed 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. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the Order’s Sovereign, the governor general is its Chancellor and a Commander, and the chief of the Defence Staff is its…
