Brig Gen Mike Adamson

Brigadier-General G. Michael (Mike) Adamson joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1993 after completing his BA in Political Science & Int’l Affairs from Carleton University [Ottawa, ON]. Upon receiving his Navigator’s Wings in 1995, he was posted to 405 (Long Range Patrol) Squadron in Greenwood, Nova Scotia where he served as a CP-140(A) Nav/Com and Crew Commander. In 2001 he was posted to 404 (Maritime Patrol & Training) Squadron as an Instructor, finishing his tour as Chief Aircrew Instructor. Promoted to Major in 2004, Adamson was transferred to National Defence Headquarters [Ottawa] as the Career Manager for LRP Navigators. In 2007, he attended the Joint Command and Staff Program, followed by a staff position conducting an Occupation Review for the Air Navigator trade. In January 2009, he returned to 405 Long Range Patrol (LRP) Squadron as DCO. In 2010, Adamson was posted to National Defence Headquarters as a Staff Officer while completing his Masters in Defence Studies at