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Thomas J. Lawson was born on 2 November, 1957 in Etobicoke, Ontario, is a Royal Canadian Air Force general. Discover Thomas J. Lawson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old?

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Age 66 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 2 November 1957
Birthday 2 November
Birthplace Etobicoke, Ontario
Nationality Canada

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1895

His grandfather, Norman Moran (1895–1973), was a fighter pilot during World War I, flying Sopwith Camels.

1920

His father George Lawson (1920–2011) was a fighter pilot during World War II, flying Mustang and Spitfire aircraft in the fighter-reconnaissance role with 239 Squadron of the RAF and 414 Squadron of the RCAF.

1957

General Thomas James Lawson (born 2 November 1957) is a retired Royal Canadian Air Force general.

Thomas James Lawson was born on 2 November 1957 in Etobicoke, Ontario.

1975

Lawson enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces in 1975, attending the Royal Military College in Kingston.

1976

In 1976, he was awarded the Queen’s University Challenge Shield as the top First Year Cadet.

While at RMC, Lawson was a member of the College swim and cross-country running teams.

1978

In 1978, he was selected to be the Cadet Wing Commander for his final year.

1979

In 1979, Lawson graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, majoring in Electrical Engineering.

On graduation parade, he was awarded the Sword of Honour as top all-round graduate.

1980

In 1980, following completion of training at CFB Moose Jaw, his father pinned on Lawson's wings during graduation parade making him a third-generation RCAF pilot.

1981

In 1981, Lawson completed fighter training on CF-5 and CF-104 aircraft at CFB Cold Lake.

On completion of his CF-104 training, he was awarded the top graduate trophy.

He was then posted to 421 Squadron at CFB Baden–Soellingen.

During a four-year tour, Lawson gathered over 1000 hours on the Starfighter.

1985

He returned to Royal Military College in 1985 to complete a Master of Science in Engineering, specializing in Electrical Engineering, and then served as a lecturer with the Electrical Engineering department staff.

1988

In 1988, Lawson was promoted to major and was posted to Montgomery, Alabama, to attend the United States Air Force Air Command and Staff College.

While posted in Alabama, he completed a Master of Public Administration at Auburn University.

1991

In 1991, he was posted to CFB Cold Lake and completed CF-18 Hornet training, graduating with the Top Gun and Top Overall Graduate awards.

He then returned to CFB Baden-Soellingen to fly operationally with 421 and 439 Squadrons.

After the base closed, Lawson returned to CFB Cold Lake, joining 410 Squadron as a CF-18 instructor, where he was in charge of the annual Fighter Weapons Instructor Course.

1996

Lawson was posted in 1996 to National Defence Headquarters as a career manager and promoted to lieutenant-colonel.

1998

In 1998, he was appointed commanding officer of 412 Squadron, where he flew the CC-144 Challenger until 2000.

Lawson was placed in charge of career management for Air Command and he completed the United States Air Force Air War College.

2003

In 2003, Lawson was promoted to colonel and held various staff positions with the Air Force before joining the CF Transformation Team in 2005 and leading the stand-up of the Strategic Joint Staff.

2006

In 2006, Lawson was posted to CFB Trenton and completed a year in command of that base also carrying out flying duties on the CC-150 Airbus.

2007

In May 2007, Lawson was promoted to Brigadier-General and appointed Commandant of his alma-mater, the Royal Military College of Canada.

2008

Lawson pinned wings on his eldest and youngest sons in 2008 and 2013.

Upon receipt of their wings, they each became fourth-generation RCAF aircrew.

2009

Lawson was promoted to major-general and appointed Assistant Chief of the Air Staff in September, 2009.

While in this role, he represented the RCAF during Cabinet discussions leading to the early selection of the F-35 as Canada's next fighter jet.

In this role, he said the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II's stealth could help defend Canadian sovereignty, as Russian bombers would be faced with an "undetectable threshold".

2011

Lawson was again promoted in July 2011, to lieutenant-general and, on August 15, 2011, was appointed deputy commander of NORAD and posted to Colorado Springs.

2012

Lawson was Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces from October 2012 to July 2015.

He previously served as Deputy Commander of the North American Aerospace Defence Command.

On August 27, 2012, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the appointment of Lawson as Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), replacing General Walter Natynczyk.

2014

In April, 2014, he oversaw the commencement of Operation Reassurance, Canada's military response to Russian aggression in Ukraine.

In September, 2014, Lawson oversaw the deployment of Special Operations troops and RCAF units to Iraq and Kuwait in support of Operation Impact, the international coalition against ISIS.

In 2014, in response to press reports of allegations of sexual misconduct in the Forces, General Lawson asked retired Supreme Court justice Marie Deschamps to carry out an investigation.

2015

In the summer of 2015, Lawson oversaw preparations for Operation Unifier, Canada's contribution to NATO's training effort in Ukraine.