Minister of National Defence Announces Canadian Armed Forces Senior Promotions and Appointments
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 02/06/13 -- The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, is pleased to announce this year's initial list of senior Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) promotions, and appointments. These officers lead the CAF in defending Canada's values, interests, and sovereignty at home and abroad.
"These General and Flag Officers possess the extensive knowledge and skills needed to ensure the continued operational success of our Canadian Armed Forces," said Minister MacKay. "I am confident that the men and women under their command will greatly benefit from their leadership."
"It is my privilege to congratulate those General and Flag Officers who have recently been selected for promotions and senior appointments. I am certain the Canadian Armed Forces will be well served by their knowledge, experience and professionalism," said General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff. "To those senior leaders who are retiring, I thank you for your service, counsel and comradeship. I also thank you and your families for all of the sacrifices you have made in the service of your country."
The following General and Flag Officer retirements, promotions and appointments will occur in 2013:
Vice-Admiral A.B. Donaldson will retire from service, resulting in the following appointment:
Vice-Admiral P.A. Maddison will retire from service, resulting in the following promotions and appointments:
Lieutenant-General P.J. Devlin will retire from service, resulting in the following promotions and appointments:
Lieutenant-General W. Semianiw will retire from service.
Major-General J.R. Ferron will complete his tour in Afghanistan, resulting in the following promotion and appointment:
Major-General A.J. Howard will retire from service, resulting in the following appointments:
Major-General P.J. Forgues will retire from service, resulting in the following promotions and appointments:
Commodore E.M. Steele will be seconded to Treasury Board Secretariat, resulting in the following promotions and appointments:
Brigadier-General D.C. Hilton will retire from service, resulting in the following promotions and appointments:
Brigadier-General H.F. Jaeger will retire from service.
Brigadier-General M.K. Overton will retire from service, resulting in the following appointments:
Brigadier-General T.E. Putt will retire from service upon completion of his deployment with the U.S. V Corps in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Joint Command, in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Brigadier-General C.C. Thurrott will be appointed Director General Land Capability Development, resulting in the following promotion and appointment:
Brigadier-General M.A. Matheson will retire from service, resulting in the following promotions and appointments:
Brigadier-General K.R. McLean will retire from service, resulting in the following promotion and appointment:
The following General and Flag Officers will be promoted substantively to their rank:
The following Colonels will be promoted Brigadier-General (acting while so employed):
After distinguished service to Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces, the following General and Flag officers will retire in 2013:
For more information on senior appointments at the Department of National Defence, please visit: .
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