Change of Command and Change of Appointment Ceremony for the Canadian Joint Warfare Centre
July 08, 2024 – Defence Stories
On June 26, 2024, Colonel Yannick Michaud assumed command of the Canadian Joint Warfare Centre (CJWC) from Colonel Chris Horner. Chief Petty Officer 1st class Jean-Francois Bouillon was appointed the Chief Warrant Officer of the CJWC replacing Chief Warrant Officer Stephane Gaudreau. Vice-Admiral Bob Auchterlonie, the Commander of the Canadian Joint Operations Command presided over the ceremony held at the Shirley’s Bay Campus in the West end of Ottawa.
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On June 26, 2024, Chief Petty Officer 1st class Jean-Francois Bouillon was appointed the Chief Warrant Officer of the Canadian Joint Warfare Centre (CJWC) replacing Chief Warrant Officer Stephane Gaudreau. Colonel Chris Horner, the outgoing Commander of the CJWC presided over the ceremony held at the Shirley’s Bay Campus in the West end of Ottawa.
Left to right: Chief Petty Officer 1st class Jean-Francois Bouillon, Colonel Chris Horner, Chief Warrant Officer Stephane Gaudreau.
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On June 26, 2024, Colonel Yannick Michaud assumed command of the Canadian Joint Warfare Centre from Colonel Chris Horner. Vice-Admiral Bob Auchterlonie, the Commander of the Canadian Joint Operations Command presided over the ceremony held at the Shirley’s Bay Campus in the West end of Ottawa.
Left to right: Colonel Yannick Michaud, Vice-Admiral Bob Auchterlonie, Colonel Chris Horner.
As Commander of the CJWC, Colonel Michaud will ensure the centre continues to be the centre of excellence that assists the Department of Defense (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in finding ways to operate as a Joint Force.
Colonel Horner has been promoted to Brigadier-General and returns to the Royal Canadian Air Force in Ottawa as the Commander of the 3 Canadian Space Division.
Chief Petty Officer 1st class Bouillon was the Chief Warrant Officer for the Director Culture Progress Monitoring for the Chief Professional Conduct and Culture and will assist Colonel Michaud as part of the Command Team. His duties will include acting as an advisor to the Commander on matters affecting all ranks related to dress, discipline, morale and welfare, and quality of life.
Chief Warrant Officer Gaudreau will become the new Chief Warrant Officer for the Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group located in Ottawa.
The CJWC assists the CAF to face the ever-evolving operational environment by implementing best practices, novel concepts and accelerate the adoption of available and emerging technology and tools.
The outcomes of these CJWC activities are enabling the creation and sustainment of a more capable and integrated joint force that will be better able to achieve operational effects across the full spectrum of conflict.