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Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #91: Commodore David Mazur discusses Weapons-focused Exercises with Strategic Implications for the NavyIn this compelling episode of Go Bold, we welcome Commodore David Mazur, Commander of Canada's Pacific Naval Fleet, to discuss two pivotal exercises that underscore the Royal Canadian Navy’s evolving strategic capabilities.Commodore Mazur begins by unpacking a landmark event: the forward re-arm of a Halifax-class warship in Australia with Standard Missiles. This marks the first time Canada’s Navy has demonstrated the ability to re-arm a major warship in a remote or non-traditional location. With clarity and insight, Commodore Mazur explains why this capability is a game-changer. From operational flexibility in distant theaters to real-world read...2024-12-1649 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #90: Lieutenant-Colonel Andrew Faith on training and flying fighter jets in the RCAFOur guest for this episode is Lieutenant-Colonel Andrew Faith of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).Lieutenant-Colonel Faith is a CF-18 Hornet fighter pilot and a true subject matter expert in Fighter Lead-In Training (FLIT), so our episode today is a front-row seat to what it’s really like to train and fly as a fighter pilot in today’s Royal Canadian Air Force.LtCol Faith shares his motivation to serve, and he describes highlights of his career flying fighter jets in Canada as part of NORAD, and in combat over Libya.We then...2024-11-281h 21

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #89: Commander Tyler Smith on the Joint Littoral Targeting Exercise 2024 (JoLTEX 24)In this episode we have the privilege to speak with Commander Tyler Smith of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). Commander Smith is the Chief Operations Officer for Maritime Forces Pacific, and he shares insight into a recent landmark exercise called the Joint Littoral Targeting Exercise 2024 (JoLTEX 24).For this exercise, the Royal Canadian Navy for the first time successfully executed the entire strategic planning and targeting chain to project power from the sea to the shore, which ultimately led to the launch of Harpoon Block II Missiles from HMCS Regina, a Halifax class surface combatant warship which was...2024-11-1239 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #88: Commodore David Mazur reflects on the Royal Australian Navy Exercise Kakadu 2024For this episode of Go Bold we are proud to welcome back Royal Canadian Navy Commodore David Mazur, the Commander of Canada's Pacific Fleet.Our topic is Exercise Kakadu, which is a biennial exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), and is supported by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).Exercise Kakadu is the RAN’s flagship regional international engagement activity and has grown in size and complexity since its inception in 1993.Exercise Kakadu provides an opportunity for regional partners to undertake multinational maritime activities through a broad spectrum of activities, from co...2024-10-1742 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #87: Lieutenant-Colonel Philippe Tremblay, the Chief of Staff for the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade in LatviaThis is another special episode of the "Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala" podcast as we are coming to you from Camp Adazi in Latvia.Camp Adazi is a major military installation of the Latvian National Armed Forces, and it is also the main base for the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia.Joining me for this episode is Lieutenant-Colonel Philippe Tremblay, a Canadian Army Officer who is serving as the Chief of Staff for the NATO Multinational Brigade.As Chief of Staff, Lieutenant-Colonel Tremblay has detailed institutional knowledge about the makeup and activities...2024-10-0740 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #86: Commodore Kristjan Monaghan, the Combined Forces Maritime Component Commander for RIMPAC 2024We are honored to be joined by Commodore Kristjan Monaghan, a Flag Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy who served as the Combined Forces Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) for the 2024 iteration of the RIMPAC exercise.For those who are unfamiliar with RIMPAC, it is the largest military exercise in the world in the maritime domain, and is hosted by the United States Navy 3rd Fleet. RIMPAC brings together forces from multiple nations to enhance interoperability and readiness in complex maritime operations.During RIMPAC 2024, Commodore Monaghan had the responsibility of commanding and controlling a multinational force...2024-09-3059 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #85: Colonel Cedric Aspirault, the Brigade Commander of the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade in LatviaWelcome to a special episode of the "Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala" podcast! For this episode, we are coming to you straight from the front lines at Camp Adazi in Latvia, where we had an exclusive opportunity to sit down with Canadian Army Colonel Cedric Aspirault, the Brigade Commander of the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade.Our visit coincided with Exercise Silver Arrow, a major combat readiness evaluation, which gave us an inside look at NATO's efforts to reinforce its Eastern flank.Colonel Aspirault takes us through NATO’s strategic importance in the region, and highlights Ca...2024-09-2032 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #84: Major-General Sylvain Menard, Chief of Fighter Capability and NORAD Modernization for the RCAFToday, we have the incredible privilege of sitting down with Major-General Sylvain Menard, a distinguished fighter pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).With a career built on flying fighter jets, including flying in combat, the General is now leading critical modernization efforts for Canada's fighter force. General Menard's position at the time of our interview was the Chief of Fighter Capability and Chief of NORAD Capability for the RCAF.General Menard is uniquely positioned to offer an insider's perspective on the modernization of the CF-18 Hornet and all that entails, including the introduction...2024-09-101h 29

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #83: Major-General Darcy Molstad, Deputy Commander of the Canadian Joint Operations CommandFor this episode we are honored to be joined by Royal Canadian Air Force Major-General Darcy Molstad, a distinguished fighter pilot who is serving as the Deputy Commander of the Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC).As one of the leaders responsible for employing Canadian Armed Forces members on domestic and international operations, Major-General Molstad brings a wealth of insight from the front lines of global security.In this episode, he’ll take us through his personal journey flying CF-18 Hornet fighter jets, and he'll offer his perspective on the global security environment which is more te...2024-08-261h 18

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #82: Commander Sam Patchell on how you fight the Halifax Class warship!For this episode I thought we would continue on the wonderful momentum of our last episode where we featured Capt. Stephen Kane, the only Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot currently flying a 5th Generation fighter jet -- and that is the mighty United States Air Force F-22 Raptor!That chat was a wonderful insight into flying and fighting the F-22 Raptor, so if you haven't heard it, you're definitely missing out!For this episode, I thought we would continue the theme of employing military platforms, so the topic of this episode is fighting the...2024-08-2244 min

Canadian Defence Focus by CDR RadioCDR Radio Episode 46 – Vice-Admiral Angus TopsheeCDR recently sent Senior Staff Writer, Joetey Attariwala, to interview the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee. Their discussion focused on the challenges and the transformation that the Navy is going through.CDR would like to thank the sponsor of this podcast – Saab, a longtime supporter of CDR’s journalism. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by more than 23,000 talented employees, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and equitable world. Saab...2024-08-2034 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #81: Stories from the Cockpit: An exclusive interview with Capt. Stephen Kane, the only RCAF fighter pilot flying the US Air Force F-22 RaptorI am very proud to say that this episode is a global exclusive and is the first interview that my guest has given in his current role, so I'm thrilled that Go Bold is being recognized for the high profile guests that we feature, and the for the topics we discuss.My guest for this episode is Captain Stephen Kane, a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 Hornet fighter pilot who is currently on exchange with the United States Air Force (USAF).Capt. Kane is the only active-duty Canadian fighter pilot currently flying the U...2024-08-161h 13

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #80: Captain Colin Matthews and Canada's leadership of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150)I am happy to welcome Royal Canadian Navy Captain Colin Matthews, who I chat with while he was in Command of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150).Captain Matthews was speaking to me from the CTF-150 headquarters at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, which is also the headquarters for the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), a multinational naval partnership of 46 nations that focuses on counter-terrorism, counter-piracy, maritime security, and regional cooperation. The Combined Maritime Forces is the world’s largest international naval partnership, and it's goal is to promote stability, security, and prosperity in international waters, including some of the...2024-08-011h 08

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #79: Colonel Chris Horner on the Canadian Joint Warfare Centre and Marching Towards Decision SuperiorityWe are proud to welcome back to the Go Bold podcast Colonel Chris Horner, a senior officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).We first featured Colonel Horner in Episode 69, where he shared his memories of serving in the Afghanistan theatre, and that was to honour the 10 year mark of Canada's withdrawal from that country. If you haven't heard it, you're missing out on a great chat, so I strongly recommend you tune in to Episode 69 for that discussion.Our focus for this episode is the Canadian Joint Warfare Centre (CJWC) where Colonel Horner...2024-07-181h 24

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #78: Brigadier-General Andy Clark, the Commanding General of the NATO ISR Force (Part 2)In our last episode we introduced you to Brigadier-General Andy Clark, the Commanding General of the NATO ISR Force, which is headquartered in Sigonella, Sicily.We spoke about the formation and makeup of the NATO ISR Force, which as one would understand with an active war in Europe, is experiencing tasking demand that is greater today than ever before.In this episode we continue our exclusive chat with General Clark as we speak about the NATO ISR Force and its RQ-4D Phoenix high-altitude long endurance uninhabited aerial vehicle, and its Synthetic Aperture Radar and...2024-07-111h 05

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #77: Brigadier-General Andy Clark, the Commanding General of the NATO ISR Force (Part 1)In keeping with our focus to bring you senior military leaders from Allied Forces, we are very proud to welcome to this episode, Brigadier-General Andy Clark, a United States Air Force General who is currently serving as the Commanding General of the NATO ISR Force (NISRF).(ISR = Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance).Having General Clark as a guest is a true honor as I've found him to be a wonderfully personable leader who is forthright and passionate in his remit.My exclusive chat with General Clark spanned two wide ranging conversations, so in this...2024-07-041h 09

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #76: Commodore David Mazur on optimizing HMCS Max Bernays for RIMPAC 2024 and implications for the entire Harry DeWolf ClassIt is the eve of the 2024 iteration of RIMPAC -- the Rim of the Pacific exercise -- which is hosted by the United States Navy.RIMPAC is the biggest naval exercise in the world and it is held primarily in the waters around Hawaii. RIMPAC 2024 will see 29 nations, 40 ships and numerous aircraft participate. One of those ships is His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Max Bernays, the newest ship in Canada's Pacific Fleet.HMCS Max Bernays is a Harry DeWolf class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV). These ships operate primarily in a con...2024-06-301h 15

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #75: Lieutenant-Colonel Marc Kieley and Operational Planning for the Canadian Army (Part 2)This episode is a continuation of Episode 74, where were chatting with Lieutenant-Colonel Marc Kieley, G35, Section Head of Operational Plans for the Canadian Army. Our last episode provided amazing insight on Canada's growing mission in Latvia, which is in support of NATO efforts to strengthen the Eastern flank of the Alliance in the wake of Russia's illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. As one would expect, the mission centers on land forces, and Colonel Kieley did a wonderful job to help define the mission and how it is growing.We spoke about the ev...2024-06-281h 04

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #74: Lieutenant-Colonel Marc Kieley and Operational Planning for the Canadian Army (Part 1)I am thrilled to welcome back to the podcast, Lieutenant-Colonel Marc Kieley of the Canadian Army. We previously featured Colonel Keiley in Episode 65 where he was kind to share his memories and reflections on combat deployments in Afghanistan.For this episode, Colonel Kieley is speaking in his position as the Army's G35, and that means he is the Section Head for Operational Plans for the Canadian Army.In our wide-ranging discussion, we discuss the structure of the Army, its capabilities, signature training exercises, and we delve into the vehicles and weapon systems that t...2024-06-2059 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #73: Paul Tobin describes the amazing capabilities of Canadian Coast Guard hovercraftThe Canadian Coast Guard operates a fleet of vessels ranging from large ice breakers to small rescue boats. Arguably the most unique in the fleet are the hovercraft that the service operates.There are four hovercraft in service with the Canadian Coast Guard. Two are based in Eastern Canada, and two are based in British Columbia.Hovercraft are incredibly versatile platforms. In the military, the best known examples are the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), which are operated by the United States Navy. These hovercraft are used by well deck-equipped amphibious landing ships, Expeditionary Sea B...2024-06-1723 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #72: Fighter pilot Nick Graham on Ukraine pilots transitioning to the F-16 fighter jetMany of us who follow aerospace and defence pay a lot of attention to the war in Ukraine, and particularly new tactics and capabilities.Our episode today is an effort to discuss the transformation that the Ukrainian Air Force is making from former Soviet Union or Russian aircraft to western fighter aircraft.Ukraine has been defending themselves against Russian forces since they invaded Crimea in 2014, and then re-attacked in early 2022.At the start of the war Ukraine had around 125 warplanes. Reports indicate that have...2024-06-1135 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #71: Captain Alex Kooiman, Commander of the Canadian Submarine Force, on being a submariner in the Royal Canadian Navy2024 marks the 110th Anniversary of the Canadian Submarine Force, so I thought its appropriate to honor this milestone by talking about Canadian submarines and their amazing capabilities with my guest, Royal Canadian Navy Captain Alex Kooiman, the Commander of the Canadian Submarine Force.Submarines are high-value strategic platforms. They are incredibly complex, and they utilize stealth and deceptive tactics to carry out their roles -- these include anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, mine warfare, land attack, multi-spectrum intelligence operations, special forces support, and so much more. Getting to the point to...2024-05-291h 16

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #70: Stories from the Cockpit: Maj. Brent Handy is the Boss of the RCAF Snowbirds for 2024In this episode I have the honor to speak with Major Brent Handy, of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).Maj. Handy is fighter pilot and instructor pilot, and he is currently the Boss of 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, which is better known as the Snowbirds Air demonstration team.The Snowbirds are truly ironic, and they are world renowned for the majestic 9 aircraft formation and aerobatic routines that they perform all over North America. The team is tasked with representing the Royal Canadian Air Force, and in fact the entirety of the Canadian Armed F...2024-05-151h 18

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #69: Colonel Chris Horner reflects on Airborne Early Warning & Control over AfghanistanIt has been 10 years since Canada withdrew from Afghanistan, so to commemorate that milestone we invited senior leaders of the Canadian Armed Forces to reminisce on experiences and lessons learned from combat in Afghanistan.In Episode 64 we had the privilege to speak with Major-General Mike St-Louis, and in Episode 65 with Lieutenant-Colonel Marc Kieley, both of whom are senior leaders in the Canadian Army. They were great conversations with wonderful perspectives, so I highly encourage you to listen to those discussions.For this episode, I am very happy to welcome another great leader, and that is...2024-05-011h 30

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #68: Stories from the Cockpit: Lieutenant-Colonel (Ret) Billie Flynn reflects on the 25th Anniversary of Operation Allied Force and Canada's fighter participationThis year marks the 25th Anniversary of Operation Allied Force, the NATO aerial bombing campaign against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia during the Kosovo War. The air strikes lasted from 24 March 1999 to 10 June 1999.Joining for this episode is retired Lieutenant-Colonel Billie Flynn, who served in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) for 23 years. In 1984 Flynn was selected to be a pipeliner for the RCAF's new CF-18 Hornet fighter, and ultimately rose in the ranks to become the Commanding Officer of 441 Tactical Fighter Squadron.During his time as Commanding Officer, Colonel Flynn also served...2024-04-191h 17

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #67: Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny, the Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force on its 100th Anniversary and the future aheadIt's 1 April, and this day marks 100 years of the Royal Canadian Air Force! To mark this occasion, I am proud to welcome our guest, Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny, the Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).I am honored that the General spent time to speak about his motivation to serve, and speak about the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Centennial celebrations, and the seismic modernization that the Force has embarked on.In this episode you will hear about the challenges faced by the RCAF, the threat vectors as seen by the General, and you...2024-04-011h 23

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #66: Lieutenant-General (Ret) Ben Hodges discusses Allied posture for the War in UkraineOur podcast is unique in that we regularly feature senior military leaders from Allied Forces, and this episode continues that trend with our guest, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant-General Ben Hodges.General Hodges is a graduate of the West Point Military Academy, and in recent years has been Senior Advisor to Human Rights First, and also serves as NATO Senior Mentor for Logistics. He previously held the Pershing Chair in Strategic Studies at the Center for European Policy Analysis.I first met Lieutenant-General Hodges in Portugal when he was serving as the Commanding General for...2024-03-2657 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #65: Lieutenant-Colonel Marc Kieley recalls friction in AfghanistanWe are very happy to welcome another great leader, Lieutenant-Colonel Marc Kieley of the Canadian Army to share his reflections as we continue to mark the 10th Anniversary of Canada's withdrawal from Afghanistan.Colonel Kieley joined the Army as a direct entry officer, and I can tell you that he is one of the most conscientious, intelligent and engaging Army leaders that I know, so I am thankful for the extended time that he shared.You'll hear Colonel Kieley describe his experiences in Afghanistan with a theme characterized by friction.The Colonel shares...2024-03-211h 33

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #64: Major-General Michel-Henri St-Louis of the Canadian Army and reflections on his tours in AfghanistanOne of our goals at this podcast is to preserve the memory of Allied and Coalition forces, so this episode is particularly poignant as we mark the 10th Anniversary of Canada's withdrawal from Afghanistan (which occurred on 12 March).For this episode I am honored to welcome back Major-General Michel-Henri St-Louis, a Canadian Army General who is currently serving as the Canadian Defence Attache to the United States, and a warfighter who served in Afghanistan.Major-General St-Louis is an Infantry officer who holds 3 masters degrees focused on war studies, military history, and strategy and defence. He...2024-03-141h 02

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #63: Commander Vince Pellerin on digital transformation and a new training model for the Royal Canadian NavyOur guest is Commander Vince Pellerin, the Commanding Officer of HMCS Winnipeg, a Halifax-class surface combatant warship of the Royal Canadian Navy.Our chat took place while on board HMCS Winnipeg, which at the time was acting as the command ship during the recent Exercise Trident Fury, the largest Canadian-led exercise hosted by Maritime Forces Pacific.We discussed the exercise, but the bulk of our conversation focused on a new training model that the Royal Canadian Navy was exploring in order to expedite the professional development of its sailors. Part of that effort included a...2024-03-0555 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #62: "The ship's on fire!" - A first hand account of the HMCS Protecteur fire with Navy Lieutenant Steve OxleyOur guest is Royal Canadian Navy Lieutenant Steve Oxley, who is the Operations Officer on HMCS Winnipeg, making him third in command of that front line surface combatant warship.Our discussion for this episode specifically focuses on a major incident that occurred aboard HMCS Protecteur (AOR 509), a replenishment oiler that was a part of the Royal Canadian Navy's Pacific Fleet. Protecteur's primary role was to deliver supplies (fuel, aviation fuel, dry goods, and ammunition) to deployed ships.The incident was a major engine room fire which occurred on 27 February 2014, when Protecteur was 340 nautical miles northeast...2024-02-2747 min

Canadian Defence Focus by CDR RadioCDR Radio Episode 42 – Peter A. KitchenOn the occasion of CDR’s 30th anniversary, we asked long time CDR team member and Senior Staff Writer, Joetey Attariwala, to sit down with Editor-in-Chief and magazine founder, Peter A. Kitchen, to get his views on the state of Canada’s defence and aerospace industry, how the publication has grown from its early days and what’s in the future.2024-02-2741 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #61: Astronaut Jeremy Hansen on the Artemis II mission to the MoonThe Go Bold podcast features senior leaders of allied forces so we can bring personal insight to important topics and events, and preserve those voices for generations to come.Today's episode continues on our objectives as we are honored to welcome Royal Canadian Air Force Colonel Jeremy Hansen to Go Bold! Col. Hansen is a CF-18 Hornet fighter pilot, and he is one of only 4 active astronauts in the Canadian Space Agency.In the years ahead you'll hear a lot about Astronaut Hansen because he has been selected to fly on the Artemis...2024-02-1235 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #60: The Bleeding Edge: Federal Fleet Services installs a Counter-UAS system on the Combat Support Ship AsterixThis episode is part of our Bleeding Edge series were we discuss new products, platforms, concepts, technologies and ground breaking events.We are all aware of the dire geopolitical security events that are taking place around the world, including the War in Ukraine, and the Israel-Hamas conflict and the instability of that region.Of particular note is the security situation in the Red Sea where naval vessels and commercial shipping have come under attack from ballistic missiles, and from Unmanned/Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAV), which are also known as Unmanned/Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) or...2024-01-3037 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #59: Capt. Caleb Robert on the CF-18 Demo Team for the RCAF 2024 Centennial year2024 is the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), so happy 100th to the RCAF and our respect to all those who have served and are serving in the Air Force.To mark this milestone year, we plan to publish a number of episodes featuring the men and women who are serving in the RCAF, and as we do here at Go Bold, that means we will be speaking with senior leaders in the Air Force including the Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, so we encourage you to keep an ear out for...2024-01-161h 11

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #58: Search and Rescue mission for the Air Tindi crash in Canada's high NorthOn 27 December 2023, a Twin Otter aircraft operated by Air Tindi crashed in Canada's high North, approximately 300 km Northeast of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.10 people were onboard, with some suffering injuries. It was night time, and there was blizzard conditions.This episode is a first-hand account of the Search and Rescue (SAR) response to this incident by the Canadian Armed Forces, and specifically the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and its 435 "Chinthe" Transport and Rescue Squadron which is based at 17 Wing in Winnipeg, Manitoba.Search and Rescue at 435 Squadron is a 24 hour-a-day, seven day-a-week responsibility...2024-01-081h 08

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #57: Commodore Trevor MacLean on Exercise Cutlass Fury 2023Our focus for this episode is Exercise Cutlass Fury, a biennial Canadian Navy-led multi-national exercise that provides an opportunity for allied forces to train in a joint maritime environment. This training includes anti-submarine warfare, air defence, and surface warfare to name a few.Joining for this episode is Commodore Trevor MacLean of the Royal Canadian Navy. Commodore MacLean is the Commander of Canadian Fleet Atlantic, and he was the senior officer at sea leading Exercise Cutlass Fury 23. The principle focus of Exercise Cutlass Fury is anti-submarine warfare (ASW) but it's certainly not limited to that a...2023-12-2858 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #56: Stories from the Cockpit: LtCol Tom Lawrence on the first ever RCAF participation in Exercise Cobra WarriorThis episode focuses on the the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) first ever participation in Exercise Cobra Warrior, a Royal Air Force (RAF) led Large Force Employment exercise.Cobra Warrior is hosted by the UK's Air & Space Warfare Centre which is located at RAF Waddington.The Exercise is held twice a year, and it takes place across the UK and over multiple domains including air, sea, land, space and cyber. We published a detailed overview of Exercise Cobra Warrior in Go Bold #48, so we encourage you to listen to that episode as a...2023-12-211h 51

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #55: Rear-Admiral Brian Santarpia Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic and Maritime Component CommanderOur guest for this episode is Rear-Admiral Brian Santarpia of the Royal Canadian Navy, who at the time of our chat was Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic, Commander of Joint Task Force Atlantic, and he was also the Maritime Component Commander who advises the Commander of Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC). In addition to being a graduate of the National Security Program, RAdm Santarpia holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Royal Roads Military College Victoria, and a Masters of Defence Studies from Royal Military College of Canada Kingston.RAdm Santarpia was promoted to Commodore in J...2023-12-151h 27

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #54: Commander Corey Gleason on the Inaugural Deployment of Canada's first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (Part 3)We here at Go Bold pride ourselves on bringing senior leaders to you, and we also pride ourselves on preserving history, which is what the last two episodes and this episode does to a tee!In our last 2 episodes, we had the pleasure to visit with Commander Corey Gleason of the Royal Canadian Navy, who at the time was the Commanding Officer of HMCS Harry DeWolf (AOPV 430), Canada's first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel, and the namesake of the class.Our previous chats were from Commander Gleason's quarters aboard HMCS Harry DeWolf when it was...2023-12-122h 14

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #53: Commander Corey Gleason on the Inaugural Deployment of Canada's first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (Part 2)In our last episode of Go Bold we introduced you to Commander Corey Gleason of the Royal Canadian Navy. We spoke with Commander Gleason when he was the Commanding Officer of HMCS Harry DeWolf (AOPV 430), the Royal Canadian Navy's first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel. We did the interview onboard the ship when it was in Victoria, British Columbia, which was one of the stops during its 2021 inaugural deployment to circumnavigate North America.In this episode we continue our chat with Commander Gleason who shared his first-hand perspective of transiting the Northwest Passage, an...2023-11-241h 12

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #52: Commander Corey Gleason on the Inaugural Deployment of Canada's first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (Part 1)We are really excited to bring this episode to you because it illustrates so much of what we try to do at Go Bold, and that is to inform, educate, commemorate and even entertain. Part of that includes preserving history from those that make it, so you'll get all of that and so much more in the next few episodes which feature my guest, Commander Corey Gleason of the Royal Canadian Navy.We were privileged to conduct this interview in 2021 when Commander Gleason was the Commanding Officer of HMCS Harry DeWolf, Canada's first Arctic and O...2023-11-191h 16

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #51: Jacques Comtois of Arcfield Canada and Rene de Koning of OneLogistics speak about joining forces to support the F-35 in North AmericaOur episode today is another first for us as this is the first time we are welcoming two guests in an episode, and I'm thrilled to share that both are senior leaders in their respective global defence organizations.Our chat centres around the critical aspect of supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, and we're specifically focusing on Canada's future fleet of F-35's, of which the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will acquire 88 of the highly advanced 5th Generation stealth aircraft.Buying aircraft is one thing, but supporting them is entirely different, so what you'll...2023-11-0852 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #50: Commodore Jonathan Lipps on Integrated Air and Missile Defense and Exercise Formidable Shield 2023This episode is a special one for a few reasons. First, we are saluting the United States Navy which is celebrating its 248th birthday! In tribute of that anniversary, we thought it would be appropriate that this episode feature someone from the US Navy, so I am honored to introduce our guest, Captain Jonathan Lipps, Commander of Task Force SIX FOUR, and NATOs commander Task Group Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) which is assigned to Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, otherwise known as STRIKFORNATO.As it happened, on the day of our interview i...2023-10-131h 12

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #49: Commodore David Mazur on Exercise Trident Fury 2023 and Saving the NavyWe are proud to welcome as our guest, Commodore David Mazur, the Commander of Canadian Fleet Pacific.Commodore Mazur is responsible for the combat readiness of the Pacific Fleet, and he has over 10 deployers and numerous auxiliary support vessels under his command.For this episode, we were on board His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Winnipeg, a Halifax class surface combatant while it was underway in the Eastern Pacific as the command ship for Exercise Trident Fury 2023, which is the Pacific’s Fleet's premier combined and joint exercise. Exercises like Trident Fury are criti...2023-10-0136 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #48: RAF Group Captain Andrew Burton, Deputy Commandant of the U.K. Air & Space Warfare Centre on Exercise Cobra WarriorOur podcast spans the world to learn about the men and women who serve their countries, and we pride ourselves on showcasing senior leaders of allied militaries. This episode continues that trend.Joining us is Group Captain Andrew Burton, the Deputy Commandant of the U.K. Air & Space Warfare Centre which is located at RAF Waddington.The Air & Space Warfare Centre is the organization responsible for planning and hosting Exercise Cobra Warrior, a large scale exercise that happens twice a year (spring and autumn), with each serial running for approximately 3 weeks.Our chat...2023-08-3132 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #47: Brigadier-General Todd Balfe on upgrading the RCAF CF-18 Hornet fighter fleetThis episode is focused on the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) modernization effort to enhance its fleet of CF-18 Hornet fighter aircraft.The $1.3 billion (CAD) project to upgrade the CF-18 Hornet fleet is meant to ensure Canada's fighter fleet remains capable of responding to threats until new jets acquired under the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) reaches Operational Capability. You'll hear my guest and I refer to FFCP in our discussion -- that platform will be the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.The upgrade effort is known as the Hornet Extension Project, or HEP for short...2023-07-2146 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #46: Stories from the Cockpit: Commander (Ret) Kevin Chlan on ejecting from a F/A-18A Hornet while bullseye nose lowOur guest today is someone that has gone through a life changing event which we have learned has given him a beautiful perspective on life.Joining me for this episode is retired U.S. Navy Commander Kevin Chlan, a F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter pilot whose call sign is SHAKA. Commander Chlan is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, and he's also a graduate of the Navy's prestigious Fighter Weapons School, which is better known as Top Gun. SHAKA then served as a Navy Weapons School Instructor pilot, and he served a...2023-06-111h 46

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #45: Captain (Navy) Pete Bartlett on the Royal Australian Navy's Exercise Kakadu 2022Our podcast speaks with senior leaders from allied forces about exercises, technology and most importantly, the people that serve our nations.Our episode today continues these themes and is focused on Exercise Kakadu, the Royal Australian Navy's largest naval exercise, and one of the largest naval exercises in the Southern hemisphere.Held last September, the exercise theme of "partnership, leadership and friendship" was woven through a full program of activities in the seas and skies off Northern Australia.Kakadu 2022 was one of the biggest iterations yet, having grown in scale and complexity over...2023-05-3041 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #44: Chad McCoy on being a PJ with the U.S. Air Force Special Operations CommandIn this episode we speak with retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Chad McCoy, a special operator who served as a PJ, that's Para-Jumper or Pararescue, with the 66th and 33rd Rescue Squadrons of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).Chad then went on to serve as the Senior Chief with the 24th Special Tactics Squadron of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC).Throughout his military career, Chad was part of the cadre of specialists that serve as the rescue response for U.S. military services. Their motto is: That...2023-05-131h 13

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #43: Stories from the Cockpit: Maj. Ridge Flick on flying the A-10C Warthog in combatIn our last episode we introduced you to Maj. Ridge Flick, callsign KELSO, a United States Air Force (USAF) fighter pilot who flies the A-10 Warthog which is the primary attack aircraft for the U.S. Air Force.We spoke with Maj. Flick when he was a Weapons Instructor Pilot at the highly respected U.S. Air Force Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. That position means that Maj. Flick is at the forefront of the operational tactics that makes the Warthog virtually unmatched in the air-to-surface role.In this episode, we...2023-04-271h 28

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #42: Stories from the Cockpit: Maj. Ridge Flick a USAF Weapons School Instructor Pilot and A-10C Warthog pilotIn Episodes 9 & 10 we had the honor to speak with retired United States Air Force Colonel Scott "SOUP" Campbell, a Wing Commander and fighter pilot who graciously shared his experiences and perspective on flying the incredible A-10 Warthog.At the end of that 2-part chat, we agreed to do another episode where we'd discuss in detail the newest variant of the Warthog, and that is the A-10C.In planning that follow on episode, Colonel Campbell recommended that I speak with an active duty pilot that he once commanded, because as SOUP said, he's one of t...2023-04-251h 42

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #41: Lieutenant-Colonel Tim Kenney, CO of the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare CentreOur guest is Lieutenant-Colonel Tim Kenney of the Canadian Army. LtCol Kenney is an Infantry officer by trade, and he has served in combat theatres in the Middle East. Today LtCol Kenney is the Commanding Officer of the Canadian Army's Advanced Warfare Centre (CAAWC), which is the functional center of excellence for the Canadian Army's myriad of environmental domains including Arctic, jungle, and other complex terrains.The Advanced Warfare Center is also the functional center of excellence for technical domains like Patrol Pathfinders, Airborne, helicopter insertion and aerial delivery.The Colonel shares his m...2023-04-011h 01

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #40: Lieutenant-General (Ret) Yvan Blondin discusses the NORAD shoot-downs over North American airspaceThe past couple of weeks have had some interesting events happen over the skies of North America.Most of us are aware that the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD as it is commonly known, has for the first time since its creation shot down objects that were in North American airspace.For those that don't know, NORAD is a United States and Canada bi-national organization charged with the missions of aerospace warning, aerospace control and maritime warning for North America. According to NORAD, Aerospace warning includes the detection, validation, and warning o...2023-02-191h 03

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #39: Stories from the Cockpit: LtCol Stephen Latwaitis on RCAF Air Task Force - Romania (Block 60)In our last episode we spoke with Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) fighter pilot Lieutenant-Colonel David McLeod, who was the Commander of Air Task Force - Romania for Block 54 of NATO Enhanced Air Policing in Romania.Our episode today is a compendium to that episode because we had the honor to speak with Lieutenant-Colonel Stephen Latwaitis, a RCAF fighter pilot who is the Commanding Officer of 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron, the "Alouettes", which is based at Canadian Forces Base Bagotville. The Colonel served as the Commander of Air Task Force (ATF) - Romania for Block 60 of NATO Enhanced...2023-02-0258 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #38: Stories from the Cockpit: LtCol David McLeod on RCAF Air Task Force - Romania (Block 54)In this episode we focus on a NATO Enhanced Air-Policing deployment conducted by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) -- specifically Block 54 which took place in Romania from August 2020 until the end of that year.This particular deployment of combat coded CF-18 Hornets is notable because it coincided with the early days of the COVID pandemic, so that posed challenges in both planning and execution when compared to a standard deployment.Our guest is RCAF Lieutenant-Colonel David McLeod, who at the time was Commanding Officer of 433 Tactical Fighter Squadron, and the Commander of Air Task...2023-01-2844 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #37: Major (Ret) Andrew Fox on coping with PTSDThis is our first episode of 2023, so to our loyal listeners, welcome back! To our new listeners, welcome! We hope you'll enjoy the wide array of topics and voices that we share from senior leaders and people who are serving or have served with Allied Forces around the world.In my work as a global aerospace and defence journalist and analyst, I come in contact with interesting and inspiring people all over the world. Today's guest is one of those people. I first connected with Major Andrew Fox when he was serving with the British...2023-01-1128 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #36: Brigadier-General Mike Adamson on the establishment of 3 Canadian Space DivisionFor this episode we are proud to welcome Brigadier-General Mike Adamson, the Commander of the newly established 3 Canadian Space Division.The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) marked the establishment of 3 Canadian Space Division on 22 July 2022. The Division is an evolution from the Air Force’s Director General Space organization as the responsibility for space operations has steadily grown over the last decade. According to the Air Force, the establishment of 3 Canadian Space Division recognizes the critical importance of space in all Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operations and day-to-day activities, and is a step forward in pro...2022-12-2851 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #35: Stories from the Cockpit: Capt. Troy Maa and flying the Sea King and Cormorant helicopters (Part 2)We rejoin for Part 2 with our guest, Capt. Troy Maa, an accomplished helicopter pilot who has amassed over 6,200 flight hours, 5,200 of which are with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).I first met Capt. Maa a number of years ago when he was flying the CH-149 Cormorant search and rescue helicopter at 442 Squadron, which is a tenant unit at Canadian Forces Base Comox, in British Columbia, Canada. 442 Squadron is a composite unit which until recently operated both the Cormorant and CC-115 Buffalo aircraft in the search and rescue roles.Troy was a Major and senior...2022-12-2653 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #34: Stories from the Cockpit: Capt. Troy Maa and flying the Sea King and Cormorant helicopters (Part 1)Our guest today is Capt. Troy Maa, an accomplished helicopter pilot who has amassed over 6,200 flight hours, 5,200 of which are with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).I first met Capt. Maa a number of years ago when he was flying the CH-149 Cormorant search and rescue helicopter at 442 Squadron, which is a tenant unit at Canadian Forces Base Comox, in British Columbia, Canada. 442 Squadron is a composite unit which until recently operated both the Cormorant and CC-115 Buffalo aircraft in the search and rescue roles.Troy was a Major and senior pilot on the...2022-12-2659 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #33: The Bleeding Edge: Major-General (Ret) Doug Raaberg speaks about the new B-21 Raider stealth bomberWe at Go Bold pride ourselves on documenting important events in aerospace and defence, so the 2nd of December 2022, is a day that will be remembered as a significant milestone in aviation history.That's when the United States Air Force and the Northrop Grumman Corporation unveils the new B-21 stealth bomber, which is named the Raider, in honor of the Doolittle Raid in World War II. The rollout at Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, is significant in its own right, but the bomber marks another major milestone as it is regarded as the first 6th Generation a...2022-12-0249 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #32: Stories from the Cockpit: Wing Commander Noel Rees on RAF participation in Exercise Pitch Black 2022We are honored to have senior leaders from Allied forces share their insight. In Episode 26, we spoke with Group Captain Matthew McCormack of the Royal Australian Air Force, where we discussed the Australian-led multi-national large force employment exercise called Pitch Black.Pitch Black is a biennial exercise and this year it took place between August 19 and September 8, and it hosted over 2,000 personnel and over 80 aircraft.The exercise provides an opportunity for participating air forces to share best practices and an opportunity to test and improve force integration by utilizing one of the largest training airspace...2022-11-1943 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #31: Major-General (Ret) Charles "Duff" Sullivan (Part 2) - 9/11; Afghanistan; and Service to CountryThis episode is Part 2 of our chat with retired Major-General Charles "Duff" Sullivan, who served with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). In this episode we pick-up by discussing the General's role as the Director of Operations for the Canadian North American Air Defense Command Region during 9/11, and the planning that went into the 2002 G8 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.The General provides us with detailed information about NORAD security for the Summit, and a briefing that he shared with the Deputy Prime Minister of Canada about the command authority to respond to incursions of the S...2022-11-1259 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #30: Major-General (Ret) Charles "Duff" Sullivan (Part 1) - Flying the CF-18; conflict in Europe; and LeadershipOur podcast features senior leaders in the military and in industry, and our guest fits both of those categories. Major-General Charles "Duff" Sullivan served in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as a fighter pilot where he accumulated over 3,500 hours flying jet aircraft, 1,600 hours of which were flown in the CF-18 Hornet.In his military career, General Sullivan flew operational missions in the Persian Gulf, in Europe - including Bosnia, Croatia, Kosovo, and in Canada's high Arctic and the North Atlantic.Today, Duff Sullivan is Boeing's country leader in Canada, where he provides leadership to...2022-11-1256 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #29: Senior Lieutenant Seppo Aaltonen on national military service in FinlandToday's guest is our first opportunity to speak with someone serving with the Finnish Defence Forces.Seppo Aaltonen is a Senior Lieutenant in the Finnish Army Reserve (Land Forces Reserve Officer), and he is also the Chief Commercial Officer of Varjo Technologies, a company which is a leader in virtual and mixed reality headset solutions, and in cloud-enabled solutions.We begin our discussion by speaking about mandatory national service that all Finnish men are expected to perform. That requirement is rooted in the fact that Finland is an immediate neighbor of Russia, which a...2022-11-0149 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #28: Captain (Navy) Sheldon Gillis on Canada's Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels and operating in the ArcticOur podcast regularly features senior leaders across branches of the military. Today's guest is Captain Sheldon Gillis of the Royal Canadian Navy.Captain Gillis is currently serving as the Deputy Fleet Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic, otherwise known as the Canadian Fleet Atlantic.Captain Gillis recently served as the Naval Task Group Commander for Operation Nanook 2022, where he led a multinational flotilla which was focused on northern and Arctic operations.The Arctic region of Canada encompasses over 40% of total land mass and 75% of national coastline. From a continental defence perspective, the Arctic is...2022-10-291h 19

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #27: The Bleeding Edge: Maj. Michael Kanaan on Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningThis episode is part of our Bleeding Edge series, where we focus on new and emerging technologies and topics that push the envelope. Our guest is Major Michael Kanaan, a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, and an officer who is globally recognized as an expert on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Our discussion strives to define AI and ML, and highlight its prevalence and importance in today’s society and for the future.In 2018 Maj. Kanaan served as Co-Chair at the Headquarters of the U.S. Air Force Cross-Functional Team on Artificial In...2022-10-181h 26

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #26: Stories from the Cockpit: Group Captain Matthew McCormack on RAAF Exercise Pitch Black 2022Go Bold is recognized for the diverse discussions that we have with warfighters and senior leaders from around the world. Today's episode continues that trend with our guest, Group Captain Matthew McCormack, a highly qualified F/A-18 Hornet and F-35 fighter pilot and senior leader with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).Our discussion focuses on the Australian-led multi-national large force employment exercise, called Pitch Black.Through Exercise Pitch Black, the RAAF demonstrates its commitment to building professionalism and enhancing military relationships for the safe and effective conduct of air operations.G...2022-10-1154 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #25: Stories from the Cockpit: Capt. Patrick Charette on flying the CP-140 Aurora and Exercise Sea Dragon 2022Our guest today is Captain Patrick Charette, a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) pilot who is assigned to 407 Long Range Patrol Squadron, which is based at Canadian Forces Base Comox. Capt. Charette flies the CP-140 Aurora multi-mission aircraft, which is a variant of the Lockheed P-3 Orion.Our chat developed into three parts -- the first part is Capt. Charette's motivation to become a pilot and his motivation and approach to instructing other RCAF pilots.We then discuss what it is like to fly and employ the CP-140 Aurora in its primary Anti-Submarine Warfare role.2022-09-281h 06

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #24: Rear-Admiral Chris Robinson on being Deputy Commander of the Combined Task Force for RIMPAC 2022Go Bold is honored to have senior warfighters from allied forces share their experiences and insight, and this episode continues that trend with our guest, Rear-Admiral Chris Robinson of the Royal Canadian Navy. Our episode today is focused on the Rim of the Pacific Exercise, which is best known as RIMPAC. RIMPAC is held every two years and is hosted by the Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. RIMPAC 2022 was led by the Commander of U.S. 3rd Fleet, Vice-Admiral Michael Boyle, who served as Commander of the Combined Task Force (CTF).Re...2022-09-2544 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #23: USAF Colonel (Ret) Jon Wheeler on F-35 and next generation fighter trainingWe are joined by U.S. Air Force Colonel (Ret) Jon "Press" Wheeler, who we first featured in Episode #21.Colonel Wheeler is a highly decorated fighter pilot who flew the F-16 Falcon, and he was one of the initial cadre of pilots selected to fly the F-35 in the United States Air Force (USAF). Colonel Wheeler served as the Wing Commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing based at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, which was the first to train pilots for the F-35, so needless to say, he is a highly regarded subject matter expert.2022-09-161h 03

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #22: The Bleeding Edge: Astronaut Joshua Kutryk shares his insight on the Artemis ProgramWe welcome back Colonel Joshua Kutryk, an astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), and former fighter pilot and test pilot with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).We had the privilege to speak with Colonel Kutryk in Episode #3, so please check out that great discussion too!Our discussion for this episode focuses on the work that Colonel Kutryk is doing at NASA while living in Houston, Texas. Much of his time is focused on training for future missions to space, but he also assists with various NASA programs like those that involve the SpaceX...2022-09-0333 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #21: Stories from the Cockpit: USAF Colonel (Ret) Jon WheelerOur guest today is Colonel (Ret) Jon "Press" Wheeler, a highly qualified fighter pilot and senior leader who flew with the United States Air Force (USAF).Colonel Wheeler received his commission from the United States Air Force Academy in 1996, and attended undergraduate pilot training at Vance Air Force Base in Oklahoma.Colonel Wheeler flew the F-16 Fighting Falcon for most of his career. He served with fighter squadrons that were stationed in the United States, and in South Korea, and he flew combat missions in the Middle East.Colonel Wheeler was one of...2022-08-2055 min

Canadian Defence Focus by CDR RadioCDR Radio Episode 27 – Rear-Admiral Brian SantarpiaAs part of CDR’s on-going series of interviews with military commanders, we asked Senior Staff Writer, Joetey Attariwala, to sit down with Rear-Admiral Brian Santarpia, Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic and JTF-Atlantic.This episode of CDR Radio is sponsored by Davie Shipbuilding, proudly delivering world-class specialized ships to the Canadian Navy and Coast Guard under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Visit their website: www.davie.ca 2022-08-1833 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #20: The Bleeding Edge: Commander Jeremiah Daley on U.S. Navy Unmanned Surface Vessels at RIMPAC 2022This episode is part of our Bleeding Edge series, where we discuss new concepts and emerging technologies.My guest today is Commander Jeremiah Daley, a highly decorated U.S. Navy Officer who is currently serving as the Commanding Officer of Unmanned Surface Vessel Division One (USVDIV-1), which is a unit of Surface Development Squadron One, which is located at Naval Station San Diego.USVs or Unmanned Surface Vessels, are growing in numbers, and leading the way with this technology is the United States Navy, which is currently testing 2 types of USVs at the Rim of...2022-08-0430 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #19: Brigadier-General Mark Goulden, Combined Forces Air Component Commander for RIMPAC 2022We are proud to have as our guest, Brigadier-General Mark Goulden, a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) officer who is the Combined Forces Air Component Commander for this years Rim of the Pacific exercise, which is also known as RIMPAC -- the world's largest international maritime exercise, which began in 1971.General Goulden is responsible for the air domain across the entire exercise, so his perspective is from the top.This years exercise began on 29 June, and goes until 4 August. The exercise has twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft, more than 30 unmanned systems and 25,000...2022-08-0440 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #18: The Bleeding Edge: A discussion about the F-15EX Eagle II with Kevin "LeeRoy" WilliamsWe are posting this special episode on 27 July 2022, because today marks the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the mighty F-15 Eagle fighter jet!The Eagle was designed as an air superiority fighter, but subsequent variants saw the Eagle become an impressive multi-role strike fighter as well.The Eagle was originally designed and built by McDonnell Douglas, which in 1997 merged with Boeing.The first flight of the Eagle took place at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Since then, hundreds of F-15's have been built and have served with allied air...2022-07-281h 02

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #17: Commander Kevin Whiteside, CO of HMCS Vancouver speaks about RIMPAC 2022It's 1 July, Canada Day, so we felt it would be timely to speak with Commander Kevin Whiteside, the Commanding Officer of HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331), which is currently pier side in Hawaii at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for the Rim of the Pacific exercise, commonly known as RIMPAC, which this year runs between 29 June and 4 August, 2022.HMCS Vancouver, along with sister ship, HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338), are both participating in RIMPAC 2022.The Commander shares his perspective on HMCS Vancouver's deployment which starts with the exercise, after which the ships continue west to the Asia-Pacific region for Operations...2022-07-0229 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #16: Stories from the Cockpit: Major Brett Parker, the Boss of the RCAF Snowbirds (Part 2)We rejoin for Part 2 with Maj. Parker, the Boss or Snowbird 1, of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Snowbirds of 431 Air Demonstration Squadron.In this episode we learn how Maj. Parker has been a lifelong fan of the Snowbirds, and how he's flown various positions on the team.Maj. Parker’s first tour with the Snowbirds was from 2010-2015 where he completed 4 show seasons as Snowbird 5, 3 and 2. He was subsequently posted to RAF Valley in the United Kingdom as an exchange pilot with the Royal Air Force on the Hawk T2 (you can he...2022-06-2359 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #15: Stories from the Cockpit: Major Brett Parker, the Boss of the RCAF Snowbirds (Part 1)It's Air Show season! In episode 13 we spoke with the demo pilot for the 2022 CF-18 demonstration team, and in this episode we speak with the Boss, or Snowbird 1, of the world famous Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Snowbirds! We learn about Maj. Parker's career as he pursued his dream of being a fighter pilot. You'll hear about his early days in training, becoming a pipeline Hawk instructor pilot, and his experiences of operationally flying the front line CF-18 Hornet fighter jet.Maj. Parker also did an exchange tour with the Royal Air Force...2022-06-231h 02

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #14: Major-General Michel-Henri St-Louis, Commander of the Canadian Army (Acting)Our guest is Major-General Michel-Henri St-Louis, who at the time of our chat on 10 June 2022 was acting Commander of the Canadian Army and Chief of the Army Staff, a position which he has held since 19 April 2021.In this interview, the General speaks about his career in the Canadian Army, its organizational structure, and how the Army has changed over the 30+ years of his career. We discuss how training has evolved, and how the Canadian Army is postured in light of current world events. We also discuss capability gaps that the Canadian Army is looking to address; and...2022-06-161h 09

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #13: Stories from the Cockpit: RCAF Capt. Haggart-Smith on the 2022 CF-18 Demo TeamEvery year, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) selects a special group of people to make up the CF-18 Demonstration Team. The CF-18 Demonstration Team is a truly national team; its members all come from RCAF units across the country, and all are selected for their superior performance, dedication to excellence, and the desire to represent Canada’s operational air force.RCAF Capt. Jesse Haggart-Smith is currently a Unit Flight Safety Officer and two-ship lead with 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron at 4 Wing, Cold Lake, Alberta, and he has been selected as the 2022 CF-18 Demo Team pilot.In...2022-06-1124 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #12: Maj. Ronald "JR" Valasek and U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 main battle tanksIn this episode we speak with United States Marine Corps (USMC) Major Ronald "JR" Valasek, who is a proud tanker.We discuss his journey in becoming a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, first as an enlisted member, and then as an officer in the tank community.The Marine Corps has a rich history of operating tanks which dates back to the early 1920s. Most recently, the Corps had three tank battalions which were comprised of the M1A1 Abrams main battle tank, which was developed by General Dynamics.USMC M1A1...2022-05-261h 17

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #11: Mr. John Hillman is 103 years old and continues to serve the communityThis episode is a MUST listen!I speak with Mr. John Charles Hillman, a man who I consider a true hero and inspiration!Mr. Hillman was born on 18 March 1919, in Newport Mon South Wales. At 103 years old, he is a veteran of World War II, having served as a Wireless Operator with the Royal Air Force from 1937 to 1949, earning medals of recognition for service in four wartime campaign areas, namely: France 1939/40; North Africa 1942/43; Italy 1943/44; and Burma 1944/46.In 2020, in Victoria British Columbia, while the world was wrestling with the ravages of COVID-19, Mr. Hillman...2022-05-0939 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #10: Stories from the Cockpit: Colonel (Ret) Scott Campbell on the A-10 Warthog (Part 2)We continue our chat with U.S. Air Force Colonel (Ret) Scott "Soup" Campbell, who is a A-10 fighter pilot, and a highly decorated combat-tested leader who also served as Wing Commander of the 355th Fighter Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona.In this episode we focus on the formidable A-10C Warthog, a modernized version of the original A-10. Colonel Campbell speaks about the upgrades which make the jet even more lethal than its predecessor, making it virtually unmatched in the Close Air Support (CAS) role.You'll hear how the Air Force...2022-05-091h 14

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #9: Stories from the Cockpit: Colonel (Ret) Scott Campbell on the A-10 Warthog (Part 1)I'm joined today by retired United States Air Force (USAF) Colonel Scott "Soup" Campbell, a combat-tested leader and highly decorated A-10 Warthog fighter pilot. Colonel Campbell is a graduate and was an instructor at the prestigious Air Force Weapons School (TOP GUN), and he has held a number of high level positions, including Commander of the 355th Fighter Wing at Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona.In this episode we learn how Colonel Campbell began his fighter pilot career by training with the United States Navy (USN). We discuss his perspective on the differences between pilot training...2022-05-021h 48

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #8: The Bleeding Edge: Sentient Vision Systems ViDAR with Damien TyrrellThis is the first episode of our Bleeding Edge series where we investigate new and emerging technologies and capabilities.I've heard wonderful things about ViDAR - the world's first Optical Radar developed by Sentient Vision Systems. Their ViDAR (Visual Detection and Ranging) Optical Radar is a maritime wide-area search system proven to operate up to Sea State 6.The optical search system uses proprietary software to autonomously find objects on the surface of the ocean over vastly greater areas than traditional search methods.ViDAR Optical Radar is also available with Sentient's VMS range of...2022-04-2636 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #7: Lieutenant-General (Ret) Yvan Blondin on No-Fly Zones over UkraineLieutenant-General (Ret) Yvan Blondin served as Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). In this episode, General Blondin shares his assessment (mid April 2022) of the Russian invasion of Ukraine; and he also shares his perspective on the feasibility of implementing a No-Fly Zone over the country.The General also discusses current NATO posture after years of "peace dividend" drawdowns.Using the Royal Canadian Air Force as an example, the General shares his unique knowledge about what it takes to deploy a combat force. You'll learn about the numbers of pilots a modern Air Force...2022-04-2033 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #6: Stories from the Cockpit: LtCol Forrest Rock on RCAF Air Task Force - Romania (Block 51)One of our goals at Go Bold is to preserve history from first-hand perspectives. For this episode, I chat with Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Lieutenant-Colonel Forrest Rock, Commander of Air Task Force - Romania (2019).ATF-Romania is the air component of Operation REASSURANCE, Canada’s contribution to NATO assurance and deterrence measures in Central and Eastern Europe.Our chat happened in January 2020, soon after the detachment concluded operations at Mihail Kogӑlniceanu Airbase for Block 51 of NATO's Enhanced Air Policing mission. LtCol Rock was still in Romania at the time of our conversation, so his tho...2022-04-1044 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #5: Stories from the Cockpit: Capt. Evan Southern on a record breaking Search and Rescue missionCapt. Evan Southern is a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) pilot who flies the CH-149 Cormorant search and rescue helicopter, a variant of the Leonardo AW101 (EH101).This episode details the harrowing Search and Rescue (SAR) mission of 15 November 2021, where hundreds of motorists were trapped on a British Columbia highway due to landslides caused by torrential rain.You'll hear how Capt. Southern and his crew -- who are members of 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron located at Canadian Forces Base Comox -- were the first to respond to the call for help. The Squadron...2022-04-0144 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #4: Stories from the Cockpit: LtCol Rob Marshall, flying the AFSOC MC-130 Combat ShadowLieutenant-Colonel Rob Marshall is a United States Air Force pilot who has spent much of his career in the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). The command's units are composed of highly trained, rapidly deployable airmen who are equipped with specialized aircraft to conduct special operations missions around the globe.In this episode the Colonel shares his memories of flying the MC-130P Combat Shadow, an aircraft that he calls the "Jeep of the Sky". You'll hear about standard Air Force training, and how AFSOC trains, which is amongst the most demanding in the military....2022-03-251h 04

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #3: Stories from the Cockpit: Joshua Kutryk - Fighter Pilot, Test Pilot and Astronaut!Our guest for this episode is LtCol Joshua Kutryk, one of Canada's newest astronauts who will indeed, Go Bold!Josh flew the CF-18 Hornet and was a test pilot with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). You'll hear about his journey in becoming a fighter pilot, his memories of flying combat missions over Libya and Afghanistan, and some awesome stories from his test pilot days where he helped to validate a new weapon for the CF-18, among many other things.You'll also hear about his path to become an astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency...2022-03-1847 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #2: Lieutenant-General (Ret) Yvan Blondin shares his thoughts on procurement priorities for the Royal Canadian Air ForceWe continue our chat with Lieutenant-General (ret) Yvan Blondin, who led the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).In this episode we discuss the complexities of military procurement in Canada, and we talk about projects which have merit, and those that might be out of phase in relation to advances in technology.The General speaks about fighter jets, air refueling tankers, remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), fighter lead-in trainers, airborne early warning and control, the RCAF Snowbirds air demonstration team, and topics like the use of companion fighters.He also shares his insight about...2022-03-131h 13

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaGo Bold #1: Lieutenant-General (Ret) Yvan Blondin on Commanding the Royal Canadian Air ForceWho better to have as my official first guest than someone who held the position of Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force!Lieutenant-General (Ret) Yvan Blondin is a man I truly respect. He served Canada for 35 years with distinction as a fighter pilot and a senior flag officer. He is honest and forthright, and the perspectives he shares are unique by virtue of the positions he held.You'll hear about his journey through the ranks, personal hurdles, and the leadership style which he brought to the commands he led.You'll also hear...2022-03-131h 05

Canadian Defence Focus by CDR RadioCDR Radio Episode 24 – Kevin MooneyFor CDR’s ongoing series of podcasts, we asked Senior Staff Writer, Joetey Attariwala, to interview Mr. Kevin Mooney, President of Irving Shipbuilding. Their discussion covered a wide range of topics including the recently delivered AOPS, new capabilities for CSC, building schedules & more.2022-02-2440 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaThe Genesis of Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaLearn how Go Bold was developed, and learn about the host.2022-02-2208 min

Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaWelcome to Go Bold with Joetey AttariwalaA short intro blast about our show!Music: Parasail by Silent Partner 2022-02-2101 min

Canadian Defence Focus by CDR RadioCDR Radio Episode 21 – SkyAlyneCDR’s Aviation Editor, Joetey Attariwala, recently interviewed executives from SkyAlyne, a joint venture organization formed by two Canadian aerospace companies — CAE and KF Aerospace. Together, through SkyAlyne, these two Canadian companies hope to continue their important work by winning the contract for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program.Abir Kazan is the capture manager for SkyAlyne. She serves as the company’s primary point of contact with the Government of Canada, and she guides a team of experts through the process of creating a solution for FAcT that will best prepare future members of the RCAF for...2021-10-2832 min

Canadian Defence Focus by CDR RadioCDR Radio Episode 17 – Vice-Admiral Craig Baines, Commander of the RCNAs part of CDR’s on-going series of interviews with military commanders, we asked Senior Staff Writer, Joetey Attariwala, to sit down with the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy. This episode of CDR Radio is sponsored by Davie Shipbuilding, proudly delivering world-class specialized ships to the Canadian Navy and Coast Guard under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Visit their website: www.davie.ca 2021-08-2420 min

Canadian Defence Focus by CDR RadioCDR Radio Episode 16 – Yvan BlondinAs part of CDR’s on-going series of interviews with military commanders, we asked Senior Staff writer, Joetey Attariwala, to sit down with Lieutenant-General (Ret’d) Yvan Blondin. Blondin was a fighter pilot with the Canadian Air Force and had the distinction of being the Commander of the RCAF from 2012 until his retirement in 2015. It was a wide-ranging and candid discussion about how the Gripen E may be the best fighter deal for Canada, why the Griffon Helicopter should be replaced, the ill-conceived sole-sourcing of the Super Hornet & much more. This episode of the CDR Radio podcast is sponsored by P...2021-06-241h 07