Jamie Speiser-Blanchet

Jamie Speiser-Blanchet
Allegiance	Canada
Branch	Royal Canadian Air Force [a]
Years of service	1990–present
Rank	Lieutenant-General
Commands	403 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron National Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Support Group Headquarters Royal Canadian Air Force
Awards	Commander of the Order of Military Merit Canadian Forces' Decoration

Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet CMM CD is a senior Royal Canadian Air Force officer who has been serving as Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force since 2025.

Military career

Speiser-Blanchet joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1990. ^[1] After training as a helicopter pilot, she became commanding officer of 403 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron in July 2014. She went on to be commander, National Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Support Group Headquarters in July 2021, Deputy Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force in July 2023 and Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force in July 2025. ^{[2] [3]}

Notes

1. Known as Air Command until 2011

References

1. "Incoming Commander of the RCAF". RCAF News. 1 May 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
2. "Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet becomes first woman to head the RCAF". Wings Magazine. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
3. "New Canadian air chief affirms plans for 'fifth-generation air force'". Flight Global. 7 August 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.

Military offices
Preceded by Eric Kenny	Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force July 2025 – present	Incumbent