OTTAWA – Country music singer George Canyon has been appointed the first-ever colonel commandant of the Royal Canadian Air Force Cadets.
Canyon was a cadet growing up in Nova Scotia and at one time wanted to become a military pilot.
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A news release from the cadets says his goal of becoming an air force pilot was derailed when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
Canyon still went on to get his pilot’s licence, however.
The singer was formerly an honorary colonel of 14 Wing Greenwood in his home province.
Canyon’s responsibilities as a colonel commandant include developing and promoting strong community ties for the cadets.
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