The Honourable John McCallum, the Canadian Minister of National Defence, recently announced upcoming promotions and appointments. These NORAD appointments will take place during the summer of 2003.
Lieutenant-General Ken Pennie, the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the North American Aerospace Defence command in Colorado, will be appointed Chief of the Air Staff at National Defense Headquarters in Ottawa.
Major-General Eric Findley, Director of NORAD Operations, will be promoted to Lieutenant-General and appointed Deputy Commander-in-Chief NORAD in Colorado Springs, replacing Lieutenant-General Ken Pennie.
Other Appointments:
Rear-Admiral James Fraser will be appointed as Liaison Officer to NORTHCOM in Colorado Springs.
Brigadier-General Angus Watt will be promoted Major-General and appointed Director of NORAD Operations, replacing Major-General Eric Findley.