Jamie Speiser-Blanchet
Jamie Speiser-Blanchet | |
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| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch | Royal Canadian Air Force[a] |
| Years of service | 1990–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant-General |
| Commands | 403 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron National Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Support Group Headquarters Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of Military Merit Canadian Forces' Decoration |
Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet CMM CD is a senior Royal Canadian Air Force officer who has been serving as Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force since 2025.
Military career
[edit]Speiser-Blanchet joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1990.[1] After training as a helicopter pilot, she became commanding officer of 403 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron in July 2014. She went on to be commander, National Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Support Group Headquarters in July 2021, Deputy Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force in July 2023 and Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force in July 2025.[2][3]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Known as Air Command until 2011
References
[edit]- ^ "Incoming Commander of the RCAF". RCAF News. 1 May 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet becomes first woman to head the RCAF". Wings Magazine. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "New Canadian air chief affirms plans for 'fifth-generation air force'". Flight Global. 7 August 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.