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General Henault enrolled in the Canadian Forces in 1968. On completion of pilot trainingTraining refers traditionally and meaningfully to what many folk now grandiloquently term professional development. Educational training tends to the vocational or practical and relates to specific useful skills. It forms the core of apprenticeships and p at CFB BordenCanadian Forces Base Borden (also CFB Borden or 16 Wing Borden is a Canadian Forces Base located in Borden, Ontario. The birthplace of the Royal Canadian Air Force, CFB Borden is the largest air force training facility in the Canadian Forces. The expansiv, OntarioOntario ( In Detail) ( In Detail) Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Loyal she began, loyal she remains Capital Toronto Largest City Toronto Area Total % fresh water 4th largest(2nd lgst prov. 1 076 395 km² 14. 7% Population Total (2001) Density Rank, and CFB Gimli , Manitoba, General Henault was transferred to CFB Bagotville , Québec, where he served as a CF-101 Voodoo pilot with 425 Squadron . In 19721972 is a leap year starting on Saturday (click link for calendar). Events January events January 2 the Pierre Hotel Heist Six men rob the safety deposit boxes of the Pierre Hotel in New York City. Loot is at least $4 million January 5 President of the Un, he became a flying instructor on the Musketeer at CFB Portage la Prairie . In 19741974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). Events January-February January 5 Dungeons & Dragons officially released. February 4 Patricia Hearst, the 19 year old granddaughter of publisher William Randolph Hearst, is kidnapped, he served a second tour at CFB Bagotville, Quebec, this time as an air traffic controllerAir traffic controllers are persons who operate the air traffic control system to expedite and maintain a safe and orderly flow of air traffic and help prevent mid-air collisions. They apply separation rules to keep each aircraft apart in their area of re.
In 19761976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). Events January January 12 UN Security Council votes 11-1 to admit the Palestinian Liberation Organization January 15 Would-be Gerald Ford presidential assassin Sara Jane Moore is s, General Henault was posted to 408 Squadron at CFB Edmonton , Alberta to fly the Twin Huey helicopter. In 1980 he moved to CFB Valcartier, Québec, as Staff Officer (Aviation) in 5 Canadian Brigade Group Headquarters. In 1981, he was promoted to the rank of Major and transferred to 430e Escadron at CFB Valcartier, where he served as the Twin Huey Flight Commander.
In January 1985, he came to National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa to assume responsibility for Doctrine and International Programs in the Directorate of Land Aviation. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in June 1985, and appointed Project Director for the Canadian Forces Light Helicopter Project at NDHQ.
In June 1987, General Henault was appointed the Commanding Officer of 444(CA) Tactical Helicopter Squadron at CFB Lahr , Germany. In June 1989, he was transferred to Air Command Headquarters in Winnipeg as Senior Staff Officer Requirements . He was promoted to the rank of Colonel in July 1990, and appointed Base Commander of CFB Portage la Prairie , Manitoba. In July 1992, he was appointed the Deputy Commander of 10 Tactical Air Group at CFB Montreal . In August 1993, he was posted to the National Defence College in Kingston, Ontario to attend Course No. 47.
He was promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General in May 1994, and assumed command of 10 Tactical Air Group (10 TAG) headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. In July 1995, he was posted to Air Command Headquarters and appointed Chief of Staff Operations .
From June to December 1996, General Henault served as Chief of Staff J3/Director-General Military Plans and Operations at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa. From January to October 1997, General Henault was appointed Acting Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff . He was promoted to the rank of Major-General on 1 April 1997.
From September 1997 to September 1998, General Henault served as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff. On 15 August 1998 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-General and served as Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff from September 1998 to June 2001. General Henault was promoted to his present rank and appointed Chief of the Defence Staff on 28 June 2001.
He is a graduate of the École supérieure de guerre in Paris, France and of the National Defence College in Kingston. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manitoba. He also holds the rank of Commander of the Order of Military Merit (CMM), The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (Serving Member), and Commander of the French Legion of Honour.
Throughout his career, General Henault has accumulated 4,500 hours of flying time.
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