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Operation Impact
On 3 October 2014, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that he would put forth a motion to send forces to participate in the coalition for military intervention against ISIL by deploying combat aircraft. On 7 October 2014, the House of Commons approved of sending nine aircraft to join coalition airstrikes against ISIL in Iraq along with 69 special forces advisors to train the Iraqi government's military. The Canadian Armed Forces' contribution to the coalition against ISIL was later dubbed Operation IMPACT. On 30 March 2015, the House of Commons voted to extend the mission to targets in Syria. No additional forces were announced. In late November 2015, new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the withdrawal of Canada's fighter aircraft from the fight against ISIL, but their surveillance and transport and refuelling aircraft would remain in the area. All airstrikes by the Canadian fighter aircraft ended as of 15 February 2016. As part of the Canadian reorganizat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Intervention Against ISIL
A military, also known collectively as armed forces, is a heavily armed, highly organized force primarily intended for warfare. Militaries are typically authorized and maintained by a sovereign state, with their members identifiable by a distinct military uniform. They may consist of one or more military branches such as an army, navy, air force, space force, marines, or coast guard. The main task of a military is usually defined as defence of their state and its interests against external armed threats. In broad usage, the terms "armed forces" and "military" are often synonymous, although in technical usage a distinction is sometimes made in which a country's armed forces may include other paramilitary forces such as armed police. Beyond warfare, the military may be employed in additional sanctioned and non-sanctioned functions within the state, including internal security threats, crowd control, promotion of political agendas, emergency services and reconstructi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Vance
General (Canada), General Jonathan Holbert Vance (born January 3, 1964) is a retired Canadian Armed Forces, Canadian Forces officer who served as a General (Canada), general in the Canadian Army. Vance was the Chief of the Defence Staff (Canada), Chief of the Defence Staff from 2015 to 2021. In July 2021, Vance was charged with one count of obstruction of justice, in relation to investigations of sexual misconduct. Prior to this charge, it was alleged he boasted that he was "untouchable" by military police due to his high rank. On March 30, 2022, Vance pleaded guilty to a summary (misdemeanour) charge of obstruction of justice, and subsequently received a Discharge (sentence)#Canada, conditional discharge. Early life, education and family Vance was born on January 3, 1964, in Kingston, Ontario. At the age of 13, while his father Jack Vance (general), Jack Vance—a Canadian Forces officer—was posted in Lahr, Lahr, Germany, he joined the Army Cadet League of Canada, Army ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Rouleau
Michael Norman Rouleau (born July 4, 1967) is a retired Canadian Armed Forces, Canadian Forces officer who served as a Lieutenant-general (Canada), lieutenant-general in the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command. He was the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (Canada), vice chief of the Defence Staff from July 15, 2020, until June 14, 2021. Education Rouleau obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Manitoba. He would later graduate from the Royal Military College of Canada with a Masters in Defence Studies and a Master of Arts Degree in Security, Management, and Defence Policy. Military career Rouleau joined the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in 1985 as an artillery officer. In 1994 he became a Special Operation Assaulter with Joint Task Force 2, Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2) In 1999, he retired from the CAF and joined the ranks of the Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Carleton Regional Police Service as an emergency response officer. However, he r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craig Baines
Vice-Admiral Craig Alan Baines is a retired Royal Canadian Navy officer who served as Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy from 2021 to 2022. Personal Baines hails from Saskatchewan and before his military career was a national judo medallist and graduate from the University of Manitoba. Military career He was appointed Commander Canadian Fleet Atlantic in July 2014 before being promoted to Commander Maritime Forces Atlantic in 2017. He joined Maritime Command in 1987 and completed the Forces Regular Officer Training Program. He served as navigation officer on a number of ships before completing an operations course. In 2004 he served as executive officer of , and in 2007 he was appointed commanding officer of the . In 2010 he served as the base commander of Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt. This was followed by a stint as special advisor to the Chief of Defence Staff, after which he became fleet commander of Canadian Fleet Atlantic. He became Commander of the Royal Canadia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Lloyd
Vice-Admiral Maurice Frank Ronald "Ron" Lloyd is a retired Royal Canadian Navy officer. He served as the 35th Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy from 23 June 2016 to 12 June 2019. Naval career Educated at Royal Roads Military College, Lloyd joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1985. He became commanding officer of the frigate HMCS ''Charlottetown'' in 2000 in which capacity he was deployed to the Persian Gulf. He became Executive Secretary to the Chief of Maritime Staff in 2002, commanding officer of the destroyer HMCS ''Algonquin'' in 2004 and Director General Maritime Force Development at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa in 2006. He went on to be Commander Canadian Fleet – Atlantic in 2008, Commander Canadian Fleet – Pacific in March 2009 and Chief of Force Development in July 2010. In January 2016 it was announced that he would become Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy. Lloyd was Acting Vice Chief of Defence Staff from January 13 to May 30, 2017, when Vice Admir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Norman (Canadian Naval Officer)
Vice-Admiral (Ret'd) Mark A. G. Norman, (born 1963 or 1964) is a retired Royal Canadian Navy officer. He took up the post of Vice Chief of the Defence Staff of Canada on August 5, 2016. He was temporarily relieved of the post on January 16, 2017, and was permanently removed on June 27, 2018, accused of having released sensitive government information to affect a procurement of naval supply ships, which potentially constituted a breach of trust. In 2019, charges against him were dropped by the Crown because there was "no reasonable prospect of conviction." Norman subsequently received an "all-party" apology from the House of Commons, a settlement of claims, and full reimbursement of legal fees incurred by him. Early life Norman was raised in Kingston, Ontario, the son of Major-General Francis John Norman, a former Commandant of the Royal Military College of Canada (1982–1985). Naval career Educated at Queen's University, Norman joined the Naval Reserve in 1980 as a dies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Meinzinger
Lieutenant-General Alexander Donald Meinzinger is a retired senior Royal Canadian Air Force officer who was Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force from 2018 until 2022. Career Meinzinger joined the Canadian Forces in 1985 through the Regular Officer Training Plan where he received a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Economics and Commerce from the Royal Military College of Canada. After serving as commander of 403 (Helicopter) Operational Training Squadron, he was deployed to Afghanistan as commander of Canada's Joint Task Force Afghanistan Air Wing in 2011. He went on to be Deputy Director of Strategy, Policy and Plans at North American Aerospace Defense Command / United States Northern Command in June 2012, commandant of the Royal Military College of Canada in July 2013 and Deputy Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF; ) is the air and space force of Canada. Its role is to "provide the Canadian Forces with relevant, responsiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Hood
Lieutenant-General Michael John Hood is a retired senior Royal Canadian Air Force officer who was Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force from 2015 until 2018. Early life and education In addition to holding a master's degree in International Relations from Auburn University, Hood also holds certifications from Canada's National Security Program and the United States' Air Force Command and Staff College. Career Hood joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1985. He earned his Air Combat Systems Officer Wings in 1988. Most of his flight career was spent on the C-130 Hercules. Hood also served a tour as an Electronic Warfare Officer on the CC-144 Challenger. After serving as Commanding Officer of both 429 Tactical Airlift Squadron and 436 Tactical Airlift Squadron, he became Plans Officer at Canadian Expeditionary Force Command Headquarters in January 2006. Following this, he became Commander of 8 Wing Trenton in June 2007. Hood went on to become Director General Air Force Devel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yvan Blondin
Lieutenant-General Joseph Aimé Jean Yvan Blondin CMM, CD, usually given as J Y Blondin or Yvan Blondin, is a retired senior Royal Canadian Air Force officer who was Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force from 2012 until 2015. Early and family life Yvan Blondin grew up in Aylmer, Quebec (now Gatineau). He is married to Jinny Lamoureux. Career Blondin joined the Canadian Forces in 1980 and completed his flight training in 1982. He was assigned to fly Lockheed T-33 jet trainers for his first operational tour.Lieutenant-General Yvan Blondin Royal Canadian Air Force In 1986, he underwent fighter pilot training on the CF-5 and CF-18, and became part of the first group of pilots flying the CF-18 with 433 Squadron in Bagotville, Quebec in 1988. He became Commanding Officer of |
Jean-Marc Lanthier (general)
Lieutenant General Jean-Marc Lanthier, is a retired Canadian Army officer who served as Commander of the Canadian Army from July 2018 to July 2019. He was Vice Chief of the Defence Staff from July 2019 to his announcement of retiring in March 2020. Military career Lanthier was commissioned as an armoured officer in the Canadian Armed Forces in 1989 and after graduating from the University of Ottawa. He became commanding officer of the 12e Régiment blindé du Canada and went on to be commander of 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group. After that he became Deputy Commanding General Sustainment I Corps, a unit of the United States Army, in June 2011, Commander of 2nd Canadian Division in July 2013, and Commander Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre in July 2014, before becoming Chief of Programme in April 2017. Lanthier was appointed Commander of the Canadian Army on 16 July 2018. A year later, on 18 July 2019, he succeeded Lieutenant General Paul Wynnyk Lieutenant-general ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Wynnyk
Lieutenant-general (Canada), Lieutenant General Paul Francis Wynnyk, (born June 29, 1964) is a former Canadian Army officer who served from 2016 to 2018 as Commander of the Canadian Army. On July 16, 2018, he was named Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (Canada), Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, until his resignation and retirement in July 2019. Early life Paul Wynnyk is of Ukrainians, Ukrainian descent, the grandson of emigrants in Alberta from Radvantsi, Lviv region, in Western Ukraine. He was born in Edmonton on June 29, 1964, and was raised in the village of Breton, Alberta. Military career Wynnyk attended Royal Roads Military College and the Royal Military College of Canada, and he was commissioned into the Canadian Military Engineers in 1986. He became commanding officer of 1 Combat Engineer Regiment in Edmonton in 1997, commander of 1 Area Support Group in 2004 and Assistant Commanding General at the Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan in March 2009. He went o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marquis Hainse
Lieutenant General Marquis Hainse CMM, MSC, CD is a Canadian Army officer who served as Chief of the Army Staff and Commander of the Canadian Army. Military career Hainse joined the Canadian Forces in 1977 and was commissioned into the Royal 22e Régiment in 1980. He was deployed during the Oka Crisis in 1990 and again during the North American Ice Storm of 1998. He became Commanding Officer of 1st Battalion Royal 22e Régiment at Port-au-Prince in Haiti in 1996, Chief of Staff of Land Force Quebec Area in 2001 and Commander of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Task Force in April 2002. He went on to be senior officer in charge of international operations at the National Defence Headquarters later in 2002, Commander of 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group in September 2004 and Chief of Staff of Canada Command in Ottawa in July 2006. He then served in Afghanistan as Deputy Commander Regional Command South in 2007 and became Commander of Land Force Doctrine and Training System in May 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
