In this special Asian Heritage Month episode of Asia Pacific Conversations, Vina Nadjibulla, APF Canada’s Vice-President Research & Strategy, sits down with Colonel Chung Wong, who currently serves as the Director of Aerospace Equipment Program Management (Tactical Aviation and Simulation) in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
With a background in aerospace engineering, Col. Wong has held several leadership roles in the aviation division of CAF across his 25-year career and participated in international missions in Afghanistan and with the United Nations in Haiti and Mali.
In discussion with Nadjibulla, Col. Wong looks back at the beginning of his career, the importance of diversity in the Canadian military, and reflects on his own experiences as a Canadian of Chinese descent appointed to increasingly senior military leadership roles. He also highlights the opportunities for Asian Canadians in the CAF and the steps the organization is taking to expand recruitment, particularly in the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School, where Col. Wong served as the 25th Commandant after his first unit command.
Please enjoy this special episode of Asia Pacific Conversations.
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