Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/rcaf-jump-seat “This is who we are. This is what we do.” This podcast presents candid conversations with Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) members and veterans. Although the RCAF Defence Team is our primary audience, the topics covered on this podcast should be relevant to anyone who has an interest in Canadian military affairs. © His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defence, 2024 cdf3606c-b7ef-502e-984e-8c715c3ecdb5 no en Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:04:03 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:46:46 -0800 https://rcafjumpseat.transistor.fm https://img.transistor.fm/WG21qTbyel4FhHfEl4QPHP3AIG_Cn2rOBhHCarKLSuA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQwNTQ0LzE3MDIz/MjMzODAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg https://rcafjumpseat.transistor.fm episodic Royal Canadian Air Force “This is who we are. This is what we do.” This podcast presents candid conversations with Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) members and veterans. Although the RCAF Defence Team is our primary audience, the topics covered on this podcast should be relevant to anyone who has an interest in Canadian military affairs. “This is who we are. royal canadian air force, rcaf, canadian air force, canadian armed forces, canadian military, canada military, department of national defence, military, armed forces, national defence RCAF Barker College MultiMedia Lab (MML) david.breen@ecn.forces.gc.ca No No 2 2 4 4 Out the Door! (S2 E4) full eb028f85-72ff-4f7a-959f-052474604f75 https://share.transistor.fm/s/19492a96 Colonel Laura Gagne discusses deployments: personal readiness, impact on family, and the return home.

]]> Colonel Laura Gagne discusses deployments: personal readiness, impact on family, and the return home.

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:04:03 -0700 Royal Canadian Air Force Royal Canadian Air Force 2283 Colonel Laura Gagne discusses deployments: personal readiness, impact on family, and the return home.

]]> royal canadian air force, rcaf, canadian air force, canadian armed forces, canadian military, canada military, department of national defence, military, armed forces, national defence No 2 2 3 3 Celebrating 100 Years (S2 E3) full c8b949f2-a38a-4229-8e84-911c9fcb2629 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5457527 Colonel Jody Hanson and Chief Warrant Officer Philippe Cousineau discuss the Centennial of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Winnipeg.

]]> Colonel Jody Hanson and Chief Warrant Officer Philippe Cousineau discuss the Centennial of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Winnipeg.

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 14:00:47 -0700 Royal Canadian Air Force Royal Canadian Air Force 2098 Colonel Jody Hanson and Chief Warrant Officer Philippe Cousineau discuss the Centennial of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Winnipeg.

]]> royal canadian air force, rcaf, canadian air force, canadian armed forces, canadian military, canada military, department of national defence, military, armed forces, national defence No 2 2 2 2 Full Circle (S2 E2) full 6c92da26-97ee-4e69-b7a9-c47ca8976cf9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca1eb6d6 Captain Pete Musters chats about the roots of his passion for flying, his experience as an RCAF pilot and flying instructor, and connecting past and present in one unforgettable flight.  

]]> Captain Pete Musters chats about the roots of his passion for flying, his experience as an RCAF pilot and flying instructor, and connecting past and present in one unforgettable flight.  

]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:26:38 -0800 Royal Canadian Air Force Royal Canadian Air Force 1885 Captain Pete Musters chats about the roots of his passion for flying, his experience as an RCAF pilot and flying instructor, and connecting past and present in one unforgettable flight.  

]]> royal canadian air force, rcaf, canadian air force, canadian armed forces, canadian military, canada military, department of national defence, military, armed forces, national defence No 2 2 1 1 From Cockpit to Command (S2 E1) full 00da11f7-317b-44ba-8b7d-69039c326113 https://share.transistor.fm/s/729a7be6 Major-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, Deputy Commander of the RCAF, discusses her career journey, cultural evolution, and preparing today’s RCAF for the challenges of tomorrow.

]]> Major-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, Deputy Commander of the RCAF, discusses her career journey, cultural evolution, and preparing today’s RCAF for the challenges of tomorrow.

]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:03:00 -0700 Royal Canadian Air Force Royal Canadian Air Force 3383 Major-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, Deputy Commander of the RCAF, discusses her career journey, cultural evolution, and preparing today’s RCAF for the challenges of tomorrow.

]]> royal canadian air force, rcaf, canadian air force, canadian armed forces, canadian military, canada military, department of national defence, military, armed forces, national defence No 1 1 5 5 That Others May Live (S1 E5) full 357fcd88-32c0-4157-a9f9-5d072108ad22 https://share.transistor.fm/s/274afe28 Master Warrant Officer Manuel "Manny" Seguin shares stories from his years serving as a Search and Rescue Technician, bringing help from above to people stranded or in distress in remote locations.

]]> Master Warrant Officer Manuel "Manny" Seguin shares stories from his years serving as a Search and Rescue Technician, bringing help from above to people stranded or in distress in remote locations.

]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 03:40:55 -0800 Royal Canadian Air Force Royal Canadian Air Force 1886 Master Warrant Officer Manuel "Manny" Seguin shares stories from his years serving as a Search and Rescue Technician, bringing help from above to people stranded or in distress in remote locations.

]]> royal canadian air force, rcaf, canadian air force, canadian armed forces, canadian military, canada military, department of national defence, military, armed forces, national defence No 1 1 4 4 A view from the CAOC (S1 E4) full 6517702c-95c0-4aa8-b682-b05d35cf8c6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/570e64cb LCol Phil Desmarais discusses working in the Combined Aerospace Operations Centre (CAOC), leadership, and cultural evolution in the RCAF.

]]> LCol Phil Desmarais discusses working in the Combined Aerospace Operations Centre (CAOC), leadership, and cultural evolution in the RCAF.

]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:19:09 -0800 Royal Canadian Air Force Royal Canadian Air Force 1557 LCol Phil Desmarais discusses working in the Combined Aerospace Operations Centre (CAOC), leadership, and cultural evolution in the RCAF.

]]> royal canadian air force, rcaf, canadian air force, canadian armed forces, canadian military, canada military, department of national defence, military, armed forces, national defence No 1 1 3 3 Charting Her Path (S1 E3) full b3058bc5-45db-4417-ba7a-bb8a4fef9bf0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f064c1e5 A high school visit from a recruiting team led LCol Geneviève Dussault to embark on a multi-faceted career journey: flying as an Air Combat Systems Officer, passing on her skills and experience as an instructor, and today serving as Commanding Officer of 402 "City of Winnipeg" Squadron.

]]> A high school visit from a recruiting team led LCol Geneviève Dussault to embark on a multi-faceted career journey: flying as an Air Combat Systems Officer, passing on her skills and experience as an instructor, and today serving as Commanding Officer of 402 "City of Winnipeg" Squadron.

]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:22:52 -0800 Royal Canadian Air Force Royal Canadian Air Force 1718 A high school visit from a recruiting team led LCol Geneviève Dussault to embark on a multi-faceted career journey: flying as an Air Combat Systems Officer, passing on her skills and experience as an instructor, and today serving as Commanding Officer of 402 "City of Winnipeg" Squadron.

]]> royal canadian air force, rcaf, canadian air force, canadian armed forces, canadian military, canada military, department of national defence, military, armed forces, national defence No 1 1 2 2 Looking back on Operation AEGIS (S1 E2) full 3b9b9387-1e66-4d08-b9fe-50913b60cb60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/189d3a97 Major Mylene Lavallee reflects on the challenges and rewards of her role in Op Aegis. 
Operation AEGIS was the CAF’s contribution to Canada’s efforts to evacuate Afghans with significant and/or enduring relationships with the Government of Canada, along with their accompanying family members. In coordination with international allies, the CAF successfully evacuated more than 3,700 people, including Canadian citizens and permanent residents, citizens of allied countries, Afghan nationals with links to Canada, and other vulnerable Afghans.

]]> Major Mylene Lavallee reflects on the challenges and rewards of her role in Op Aegis. 
Operation AEGIS was the CAF’s contribution to Canada’s efforts to evacuate Afghans with significant and/or enduring relationships with the Government of Canada, along with their accompanying family members. In coordination with international allies, the CAF successfully evacuated more than 3,700 people, including Canadian citizens and permanent residents, citizens of allied countries, Afghan nationals with links to Canada, and other vulnerable Afghans.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 06:27:21 -0800 Royal Canadian Air Force Royal Canadian Air Force 2154 Major Mylene Lavallee reflects on the challenges and rewards of her role in Op Aegis. 
Operation AEGIS was the CAF’s contribution to Canada’s efforts to evacuate Afghans with significant and/or enduring relationships with the Government of Canada, along with their accompanying family members. In coordination with international allies, the CAF successfully evacuated more than 3,700 people, including Canadian citizens and permanent residents, citizens of allied countries, Afghan nationals with links to Canada, and other vulnerable Afghans.

]]> royal canadian air force, rcaf, canadian air force, canadian armed forces, canadian military, canada military, department of national defence, military, armed forces, national defence No 1 1 1 1 Balancing Family Life and a Career in the RCAF (S1 E1) full af9fb37d-2c79-4dce-9618-7ec1120d9189 https://share.transistor.fm/s/68d283fd In the inaugural episode of the RCAF Jump Seat podcast, we sit down with Brigadier-General Denis O'Reilly to discuss the challenges and rewards of raising a family while enjoying a decades-long career in the Canadian Armed Forces.

]]> In the inaugural episode of the RCAF Jump Seat podcast, we sit down with Brigadier-General Denis O'Reilly to discuss the challenges and rewards of raising a family while enjoying a decades-long career in the Canadian Armed Forces.

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:18:36 -0700 Royal Canadian Air Force Royal Canadian Air Force 1184 In the inaugural episode of the RCAF Jump Seat podcast, we sit down with Brigadier-General Denis O'Reilly to discuss the challenges and rewards of raising a family while enjoying a decades-long career in the Canadian Armed Forces.

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