Royal Canadian Air Force celebrates 100 years
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You could say 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base Commander Col. Richard Jolette was born to be in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
You could say 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base Commander Col. Richard Jolette was born to be in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF.)
Jolette chose to follow his inspiring father’s footsteps into a life of military service.
“It’s a big deal for me and my family. Just for myself being in the military since 2001. My dad was in the air force for 36 years,” said the base commander.
“At the heart of the RCAF lies its people.”
The City of North Bay is flying the RCAF flag with this weekend pride, officials said, to commemorate its centennial milestone by recognizing the military branch’s evolution while looking back at its past and paying tribute to the men and women who have sacrificed so much over the years for their country knowing that Canada is engaged internationally in overseas operations, peacekeeping and combat operations.
