Vice Chief of the Defence Staff Change of Command
Media Advisory
August 3, 2016 — Ottawa — National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Media are invited to attend the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS) Change of Command ceremony to take place at 1:00 p.m. on August 5, 2016, at the Cartier Square Drill Hall.
Vice-Admiral Mark Norman will assume the role of VCDS, second in command of the Canadian Armed Forces, from Lieutenant-General Guy Thibault, who is retiring after 38 years of dedicated service.
The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Jonathan Vance, will preside.
When: 12:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 5, 2016
Where: Cartier Square Drill Hall, 2 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
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Notes to editors / news director:
There will be a designated media viewing area — those interested in covering this event must arrive at the Cartier Square Drill Hall no later than 12:30 p.m. Media will have a brief opportunity to interview the VCDS following the ceremony.
Contacts
Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-2353
Toll-Free: 1-866-377-0811
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca
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