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February 28, Aviator (Basic) Oberwarth, centre, was promoted to Aviator (Trained) by 14OSS Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Jennings, left, with Master Warrant Officer Colbourne.
February 28, Master Corporal Tucker, centre with partner Master Corporal Kielo, was promoted to Sargeant by 14OSS Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Jennings, left, with Master Warrant Officer Colbourne.
On February 27th, 2024, Fort York Armoury in Toronto will host a gathering to pay tribute to the distinguished career of Honorary Colonel Kenneth Lloyd. With a remarkable journey spanning military service, law enforcement, and community leadership, HCol Lloyd’s contributions have left an indelible mark on the Canadian Armed Forces and the wider community. Military Service: A Legacy of Dedication Born in 1951 in the United Kingdom, HCol Lloyd’s military journey began in 1972 as an infantry Private in the 5th Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment. Over his 37-year military career, he rose to the rank of Major, contributing significantly as Commanding Officer of three Signal units and a Dispute Resolution Centre in CFB Petawawa. His service extended internationally, with roles in Germany and Hong Kong, showcasing his commitment to the armed forces. Law Enforcement Expertise: Border Security to International Crime In the realm of law enforcement, HCol Lloyd’s resume is equally impressive. Serving in Her Majesty’s Customs and Excise, the Royal Hong Kong Police, and the Investigation Division of Her Majesty’s Customs and Excise, he garnered valuable experience in border security, riot management, and intelligence operations against international drug syndicates. Educator and Multinational Officer: A Man of Many Talents With […]
Celebrating exceptional achievements in the modernization of tactical command and control capabilities, members of the Communication and Electronics (C&E) Branch were honored during two presentations held at 22 Wing North Bay during the introduction of NORAD’s new Cloud-Based Command and Control (CBC2) System. The first presentation, held last month, saw Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), award coins of distinction to two outstanding individuals: LCol Tyler Lavigne and LCol Ryan Lizotte. In a preceding presentation, General Glen VanHerck, then Commander of NORAD, presented two additional coins to commendable Branch members, Maj Ken Mui and Maj Rebecca Peitzche, who served as the Deputy Program Director (D/PD) and Deputy Project Manager (D/PM) respectively of the CBC2 project. The Recognized C&E Branch Members: LCol Ryan Lizotte:Currently employed at ADM(MAT) Radar and Communications Systems (R&CS), responsible for overseeing implementation and sustainment of RCAF Command and Control Systems. In close collaboration with RCAF Director of Air Domain Development (DADD), USAF program office and Canadian Air Defence Sector personnel, overcame several hurdles to achieve initial fielding of the CBC2 system in Canada. LCol Tyler Lavigne: Currently working as RCAF DADD 3, he was instrumental in coordination of requirements and resources to […]
