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First woman leads Royal Canadian Air Force in history
Lt.-Gen Jamie Speiser-Blanchet becomes the RCAF's first female commander at a change of command ceremony in Ottawa presided by Gen Jennie Carignan. She faces personnel shortages, recruitment strides, and the planned transition to the F-35 fleet amid a federal defence spending boost and a pending government decision on remaining aircraft. Retiring Lt.-Gen Eric Kenny leaves after 32 years of service. the move comes as global tensions rise and Canada finalizes fighter jet plans.
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Jamie Speiser-Blanchet
Royal Canadian Air Force
Eric Kenny
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Defence Staff
Jennie Carignan
Speiser-Blanchet
Air Force
Department of Defence
RCAF
United States
Lockheed Martin
U.S
Canada
Ottawa