(Left to Right) Major Shawn Guilbault, Colonel Henrik Smith, Major Chris Horner. Photo credit: Corporal Robert Ouellette, 22 Wing Imagery Technician.
Last Thursday Major Christopher Horner relinquished command of 51 Aerospace Control and Warning Squadron to Major Shawn Guilbault.
Guilbault says the new appointment is an honour.
“It’s a great opportunity to be working with such professional aviators as we train the future control and surveillance experts of the Royal Canadian Air Force,” he stated in a release.
Henrik Smith, Canadian Air Defence Sector Commander, also took part in the Change of Command ceremony. He says the role of the position is to develop and train new controllers, and Smith is confident in Guilbault’s leadership abilities.
Honourary Colonel Tom Hedican wishes Horner every success as he moves forward in his career.
“His mentorship, guidance and leadership have made this an outstanding personal experience, you are a true leader and will be missed by our community,” said Hedican.
