·       Enrolled in First Battalion, The Royal Newfoundland Regiment on 27 January 1990.

·        After basic training (which was then called GMT/BTT), took part in MILCON 90.

·       Trained as a Vehicle Operator in spring 1993

·       Machine Gunner in summer 1993

·       Communicator in summer 1995. 

·       Completed the Army Junior Leader (Infantry) course in summer 1999.

·       Promoted to Corporal in spring 1993, and

·       appointed Master Corporal fall 1999.

·       Employed as a rifleman with A Company from Sept 1990 to Dec 1994,

·       Battalion Canteen Manager from Dec 1994 to Sept 1996,

·       Section 2ic or Section Commander with A Company from Sept 1996 to Aug 1999. 

·       Section 2ic / Instructor with B Company since Sept 1999.

·       Participated in training exercises in various parts of Canada and the United States

·       Employed as Section 2ic for Operation Recuperation

·       Graduated from the College of Trades and Technology June 1979 with a Diploma of Applied Arts in Accounting. 

·       Graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland in May 1988 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

·       Married August 1988, 2 sons ages 8 and 5.

·       Employed since May 1988 by the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland as a Computer Systems Specialist. 

Why should you join the Royal Newfoundland Regiment?

1.     The pay is better than most entry-level part time jobs.

2.     You’ll meet the 180 best friends you’ll ever have.

3.     You’ll learn how you measure up as a person and a citizen.

4.     You’ll have the opportunity to travel and learn a variety of useful skills.

5.     You’ll make a contribution to the life of our Province and Country.

6.     You’ll be part of a Living Memorial to the Newfoundlanders whose sacrifices made our Province and Country possible.