Christopher J. Coates
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Lieutenant-General Christopher J. Coates CMM MSM CD is a former military officer of the Royal Canadian Air Force. In July 2020, he replaced Lieutenant-General Michael Rouleau as commander of Canadian Joint Operations Command.[1][2][3][4] From July 2018 until July 2020, he was the deputy commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command succeeding Lieutenant-General Pierre St-Amand.[5]
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Christopher Coates | |
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Allegiance | Canada |
Service/ | Royal Canadian Air Force[lower-alpha 1] |
Years of service | 1988 – 2021 |
Rank | Lieutenant-general |
Unit | 427 Helicopter Squadron 10 Tactical Air Group |
Commands held | Canadian Joint Operations Command North American Aerospace Defense Command (Deputy) 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron |
Battles/wars | Afghanistan War Kosovo War Operation Artemis Operation Hestia Operation Central |
Awards | Commander of the Order of Military Merit Meritorious Service Medal Canadian Forces' Decoration and Bar |
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