Art McDonald (admiral)

Art McDonald
Allegiance  Canada
Service/branch  Royal Canadian Navy
Rank Commodore
Commands held

Commodore Art McDonald is an officer in the Royal Canadian Navy. In January 2016 it was announced that he would be appointed Commander of Maritime Forces Pacific.[1]

He served as the Maritime Component Commander of Canadian Joint Task Force Haiti. He served as commanding officer of HMCS Halifax from 2007 to 2009 before taking command of Fifth Maritime Operations Group in December 2009.[2]

In February 2014 he was appointed Director General Maritime Forces Development.[3]

References

  1. Connolly, Amanda (January 19, 2016). "Government announces rash of military leadership changes". iPolitics. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
  2. Beaton, Virginia (July 2010). "Fleet welcomes new commander" (PDF). Trident News 44 (15): 5.
  3. "The Chief of the Defence Staff announces senior promotions, appointments, and retirements in the Canadian Armed Forces". Canadian Forces. February 7, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
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