The Chief of the Defence Staff announces Canadian Armed Forces General and Flag Officer senior appointments, promotions, and retirements

News Release

January 19, 2016

OTTAWA — General Jonathan Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff, is pleased to announce the initial list of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) General and Flag Officer senior appointments, promotions and retirements that will occur in 2016. These officers lead the CAF in defending our country’s values, interests, here at home and abroad.

Promotions and appointments resulting from retirements are as follows:

The following promotions and appointments result from new and continuing service requirements:

After distinguished service to Canada and the CAF, the following General and Flag Officers will retire in 2016:

Biographies of senior officers may be available upon request by contacting Media Relations.

Quotes

“I offer my sincere gratitude and appreciation to all those completing their honourable and selfless service to Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces. Your leadership, dedication and decades of hard work have had a meaningful impact on both the organization and those with whom you served. I also extend my congratulations to those taking on new appointments and responsibilities. I have the utmost confidence that you will continue to serve and lead beyond expectation in your new positions.”

‪General Jonathan Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff

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