10,000 military members, including those locally, continue to train for what officials say are the evolving demands of modern warfare.
From Feb. 10-14, 22 Wing North Bay, home of the Canadian Air Defence Sector provided control and command of Exercise BAMBOO EAGLE, a multinational air exercise.
Led by the United States Air Force Warfare Centre, it included forces from the U.S., Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.
“By taking part in Exercise BAMBOO EAGLE leveraging virtual technology, Aerospace Controllers and Aerospace Control Operators exercised war-time battle management skills with coalition partners on a scale that would not otherwise have been possible,” says Colonel Joseph Oldford, 22 Wing and Canadian Air Defence Sector Commander. “We are proud to have participated in this exercise alongside the U.S. Department of Defense, Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Air Force.”
Officials say the exercise was designed to strengthen cooperation among joint and allied forces and sharpen their combat readiness to respond quickly to new threats.
This is the first time the Royal Canadian Air Force has participated in Exercise BAMBOO EAGLE and the second year it has been held.
