I’d like to take this opportunity to tell you how honoured and privileged I feel for the opportunity to join the Kingston Defence Team. CFB Kingston is a very busy base and I have big shoes to fill following the sound leadership shown by Colonel Kirk Gallinger over the last two years. Thank you for your trust.
Though I took command only one month ago, on July 10, I am already deeply impressed by the incredible work being performed by our front line workers on Base and by the resilience of the overall Defence Team and their families. I salute your dedication.
I am continuing to build my situational awareness of Base operations while maintaining the following priorities. I strive to:
- Lead the Base Business resumption plan in a deliberate, measured and responsible manner in order to ensure a safe working environment for all,
- Anticipate the support required by lodger units in advance of their needs, and
- Develop my relationship with all of Base stakeholders, including the Defence Team itself, military families, and the greater community.
We are living and working in a challenging time, and I feel confident in your ability to meet and exceed the expectations put before you. I look forward to working with you all.
Colonel J.D.S. Masson, CD
Base Commander