Military changes leadership in the North

By NUNATSIAQ NEWS

The federal department of national defence held a ceremony in Yellowknife this week to mark the handing over of the military’s top positions in the North.

After July 6, Col. Normand Couturier will be the top commander for the Canadian Forces Northern Area, replacing Col. Norris Pettis.

Lieu.-Col. Paul Fleet will take over for Lieu.-Col. Scott Archer as commanding officer of 440 Squadron, the territories’ small air fleet.

Lieu.-Col. Scott Archer will then become chief of staff for the CFNA, replacing Lieu.-Col. Dave Wheeler.

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