July 2015

Colonel T.P. Dunne, CD
Keynote Speaker at VIAA AGM & Innovation Forum

 

Colonel Tom Dunne, 19 Wing Commander, will be providing the keynote address during the Vancouver Island Aerospace Association AGM & Innovation Forum in August.

  
Col Dunne commanded 424 (Transport and Rescue) Squadron from August 2008 until May 2010. This posting was followed up with command of the Theatre Support Element, Camp Mirage from June to November 2010. As the final Commanding Officer of Camp Mirage, Col Dunne received a Chief of the Defence Staff Commendation for successfully closing the camp in less than thirty days.

He has attended the Joint Services Command and Staff College in the United Kingdom, where he also received a Masters of Arts in Defence Studies from Kings College, London. In 2013, he graduated from the National Security Program at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto.

 

Col Dunne assumed command of 19 Wing Comox on August 6, 2014. 


VI Aerospace Association AGM & Innovation Forum
North Island College (Comox Valley Campus)
August 14-15, 2015
 
Highlights Include:
  • Panel Presentations
  • Col Dunne Keynote
  • B2B & B2G Meetings
  • Evening Networking Reception
  • Access to VIAA Comox Air Show Corporate Chalet (Saturday, Aug 15)
Join regional and national aerospace and technology companies, government and industry representatives during the Comox Air Show weekend to discuss and learn about the latest news in Defense Procurement, Accessing the Aerospace Supply Chain, Development and Innovation, and their relationship to domestic and global market expansion.

PLEASE NOTE: Hotel rooms are booking quickly for the VIAA Innovation Forum and Comox Air Show- don't delay in making your reservation today. VIAA room block available at the Best Western Westerly Hotel. For additional accommodation options, click here.