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Le texte en français suit In 1984, the CFMS chose Saint Luke, the author of one of the four gospels in the New Testament (the one that includes the parable of the Good Samaritan), as patron saint. Identified in one of Saint Paul’s epistles as a physician, Luke is believed to have been a painter as well, and he is, therefore, the patron saint of doctors and artists. Today, RCMS units celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Luke on the Sunday...
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Le texte en français suit The 2019 RCMSA Commemorative Coin honours all members of Canada’s military medical services, past and present, for their contribution to the Canadian Armed Forces and their service to Canada. This magnificent coin can be yours for a minimum $20.00 donation. Texte en français commence La pièce commémorative 2019 de l’ASSRC rend hommage à tous les membres des services médicaux militaires du Canada, passés et...
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Texte français suit CONGRATULATION TO LCOL ANN ESPENANT. SHE IS HONOURED BY THE DEFENSE MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (USA). LCOL ESPENANT IS THE COMMANDING OFFICER OF 33 FIELD AMBULANCE (HALIFAX). CANFORGEN 130/19 CMP 070/19 061753Z SEP 19 – HONOURS AND AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT – COMMONWEALTH AND FOREIGN UNCLASSIFIED 1. ON BEHALF OF THE QUEEN, PERMISSION FOR THE ACCEPTANCE AND UNRESTRICTED WEARING OF COMMONWEALTH AND FOREIGN...
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Texte français suit Congratulations to Lilly Lamarche of Albert Bridge NS the 2019/20 recipient of the RCMSA Educational Bursary. Lilly is the daughter of Maj Kim Lamarche (NUR) and 2Lt Pat Lamarche (HCA) 35 (Sydney) Field Ambulance and will be attending Dalhousie University Texte en français commence Félicitations à Lilly Lamarche de Albert Bridge (N.-É.), récipiendaire de la bourse d’études de l’ASSRC en...
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Le texte en français suit The Canadian Military Medical Services Virtual Museum is eager to provide greater exposure for Canadian military medical artifacts which unfortunately aren’t centralized in a physical museum. To make this happen we ask individuals and units to share photos and descriptions of items they may have on display or tucked away in a storage area. We not only want to expose our artifacts but to compile an inventory of...
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Le texte en français suit Applications are now being accepted for the Royal Canadian Medical Service Association Educational Bursary. The award for the 2019/20 academic year will be $1,000.00. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 30 July 2019. Educational Bursary Eligibility 2019/20 Application Form Selection Criteria Texte en français commence Les demandes sont maintenant acceptées pour la bourse d’éducation de...
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The Royal Canadian Medical Service Association is proud to sponsor the below event!!!!!!!
Get-together of former and serving CFMS / RCMS members.
MISSION: To get together, to remember and to have some fun ! Those are the ultimate objectives of this reunion of former Canadian military medical services members of the Ottawa-Gatineau and surrounding area. Spouses are welcomed.
DATE: Thursday 14 Nov 2019 at 1230 hrs.
PLACE: Branch 641 Barrhaven Royal Canadian Legion. 3500 Fallowfield rd, Nepean, ON, www.rcl641.ca/ (Note Legion doesn't open before 1200hrs)
RSVP: As soon as possible but NLT 6 Nov 2019 to Cam Desrochers camille.desrochers@bell.net
FOOD and REFRESHMENTS: Legion bar will be open. Buffet of sandwiches, veggies, cheeses, dessert will be served in the meeting place incl. tea and coffee.
COST: It is expected to be around $15 per person, cash only, on arrival please. Any money that may remain will be donated to the Legion.
GENERAL INFO: It is suggested you wear medical colours if you so wish. A name tag will be provided upon registration and we will ask that you wear it.
Please pass this info on to other former members who may be interested in participating including members of the RCMS Association.
Any questions regarding the Legion please contact Dan Desmarais:
dan.desmarais2014@gmail.com
Looking forward to seeing you in great numbers.
Militi Succurrimus
DID YOU KNOW that you can contact the NDHQ Directorate of Honours and Recognition (DH&R) and request an Application for Honours and Awards for Retired Members of the Canadian Forces if you believe you have an entitlement for a medal you have not received. As an RCMSA member recently learned when inquiring about the Special Services Medal with NATO Bar a good start point is DH&R Medal Processing Analyst Emily Clougher, emily.clougher@forces.gc.ca.
#Today, for #ThrowbackThursday we're #RCAFProud to profile Major Wendy Clay as part of #WomensHistoryMonth 👏
This year's theme is #MakeAnImpact, in honour of the women and girls who’ve made a lasting impact as pioneers in their respective field.
In 1974, six years before the job of Canadian Armed Forces pilot was opened to women, Major Clay got her wings. Major Clay, a doctor in Canada’s military, undertook the pilot training to have a better understanding of the medical needs of pilots and other aircrew.
Major Clay held the title as Canada’s only qualified female military aviator until 1979, when three women, Captains Deanna Brasseur, Leah Mosher and Nora Bottomley, undertook training to get their wings after the occupation was opened to women.
Following these first three women, the Canadian Armed Forces would train and employ 40 additional female pilots as part of its initial wave of training.
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