There is a new Commanding Officer for 2 Air Movements Squadron at CFB Trenton.
Lieutenant-Colonel Tony Johnson was welcomed Thursday at 8 Wing with a small private parade that respected public health measures.
Lieutenant-Colonel Johnson assumes his position from Lieutenant-Colonel Brandon Sing who has commanded the squadron for the past two years.
Johnson is no stranger to 8 Wing. He was the Mobile Air Movements Officer at 2 Air Movements Squadron in 2010 as well as Deputy Commanding Officer in 2011.
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“I feel honoured to have been selected to command 2 Air Movements Squadron and am excited to return. The unit has a reputation of professionalism and dedication and I will do my best to enable the men and women to continue to succeed in their mission and strive for excellence. I want to thank Lieutenant-Colonel Brandon Sing for his leadership over the past few years and I look forward to building upon the work he has done.”
– Lieutenant-Colonel Tony Johnson, incoming Commanding Officer, 2 Air Movements Squadron
“I could not be more proud of the team for what they have accomplished during my tenure as Commanding Officer, and it is an honor to finish my career with the Canadian Armed Forces with 2 Air Movements Squadron. The Squadron proudly supports operations and exercises around the world while continuously living up to our team philosophy of NUNQUAM NON PARATUS – Never Unprepared. I am filled with pride that I can celebrate today with my brother and sister Movers. I have every confidence that Lieutenant-Colonel Johnson will competently guide the Squadron through whatever challenges the future holds.”
– Lieutenant-Colonel Brandon Sing, outgoing Commanding Officer, 2 Air Movements Squadron
2 Air Movements Squadron supports almost all major deployments and exercises by the Canadian Armed Forces.
An average of 40 million pounds of freight and 42,000 passengers are processed through 2 Air Movements Squadron annually.
In addition to the constant airlift support at 8 Wing, 2 Air Movements Squadron maintains a deployable capability with four, 10-person Mobile Air Movements Sections.
Deployments in Canada and abroad serve to prepare these teams in preparation for any contingencies or wartime operations.
