Canada's top soldier has served in post since July 2015
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Chief of the Defence Staff Jonathan Vance, Canada’s top soldier, is retiring from the military.
“The selection of a new Chief of Defence Staff and a subsequent change of command date with be determined by the government,” he said in a post on Twitter.Gen. Vance also said that the members of the Canadian Armed Forces have been an inspiration for his life. He also said that until he relinquishes command that he will serve the members of the armed forces and Canadians with the same energy and effort that he always has.
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