Commander (Cdr.) Lucie Tremblay

Commander Lucie Tremblay, a Military Police Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), has a love of sports, fitness and an active lifestyle. The Forces has been a good fit for her because fitness is an essential part of life in the military. “Joining the Forces was the right move for me because not only do I have a rewarding career, but also an employer who has been supportive of my athletic ambitions,” said Cdr Tremblay. Physical fitness is an essential part of life in the military. The Forces encourages participation in sports because it is a fun way for members to maintain their fitness, which is tested annually.

Joining the Forces was the right move for me because not only do I have a rewarding career, but also an employer who has been supportive of my athletic ambitions

Cdr Tremblay attended the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), in Kingston, Ontario, for one year, then continued her studies in French at College Militaire Royal de St-Jean, in Quebec where she earned a degree in business administration, as well as fundamental military leadership training. “The wonderful thing about attending RMC is that the Forces pays you to get a degree. Then, with diploma in hand, you walk off campus straight into your military career. No job search required.”

Cdr Tremblay has a military spouse and they have moved with their family from coast to coast. She deployed to Afghanistan in 2004 and deployed domestically to support the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver.

Among the highlights of her 28 years in the Forces, thus far, are the opportunities she’s had to compete as a triathlete. Over the past decade, Cdr Tremblay has participated in many races, most notably, two Military Triathlon Championships in Europe and the 2015 Military World Games in South Korea, taking home medals twice. As well, Cdr Tremblay won the 2014 Female Athlete of the Year Award within her command group and was nominated for CAF Female Athlete of the Year.

“I feel privileged to have travelled the world to compete with fellow military members and Olympic level athletes,” says Cdr Tremblay. The Forces has allowed me to develop my talents and has given me confidence and strength that serves me in both my personal life and military career.” ‎Cdr Tremblay plans on continuing to succeed in both her career and her sports endeavours.

CAF sports have something for all levels of athletes and are one of the perks of joining the military. If you qualify at the competitive level, you may have the opportunity to participate in regional, national and even international military sporting competitions. Team and inpidual sports range from recreational to highly competitive, Olympic-calibre levels. A military career keeps you playing the sports you love because staying fit is part of the job!