DEFENCE DECONSTRUCTED PODCAST

July 11, 2025

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In this episode of #DefenceDeconstructed we sit down Col. Steeve Belley, LCol Craig Greeley, and CWO Rene Gagnon to examine the Royal Canadian Air Force’s response to the wildfires that impacted northern Ontario and Manitoba earlier this year. We delve into the strategies used, the deployment of equipment, and the timelines involved in carrying out safe and effective evacuation and firefighting operations.

Guest bios:

• Col. Steeve Belley is the Commanding Officer of 2 Wing.

• LCol Craig Greeley is the Commanding Officer of the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) 8 Air Maintenance Squadron.

• CWO Rene Gagnon is the Warrent Officer of the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) 8 Air Maintenance Squadron.

Host bio:

• David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Recommended Readings:

• Tom Clancy Books.
• Ghost Fleet by P. W. Singer and August Cole
• Turn The Ship Around! by L. David Marquet

Defence Deconstructed was brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding.

Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll