Background
Hunter, James D. Jim was born on June 9, 1949 in Manitoba, Canada.
Hunter, James D. Jim was born on June 9, 1949 in Manitoba, Canada.
Bachelor in History with honours, University Manitoba, 1971. Master of Arts in Military History, University Alabama, 1984.
Enrolled officer cadet Canadian Forces, 1968, advanced through grades to brigadier general, 1998, helicopter pilot, flying instructor various stations, 1971-1980. Career manager Helicopter Comty., 1980-1983. Posted to the United States Air Force Command and Staff College Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, 1983-1984.
Flight Commander, deputy commanding officer 408th Tactical Heliocopter Squadron, Canadian Forces, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 1984-1985, Commander, 1985-1986. Attaché Canada Forces Czech, Slovak and Hungarian Republics,, various cities, 1990-1993. Deputy chief staff training Air Command Headquarters, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 1993-1995, deputy chief of staff personnel, 1995-1996.
Wing Commander 15th Win, Moose Jaw, Sasktchwn., Canada, 1996-1998. Deputy Commander Continental North America Aerospace Defense Command Region, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, since 1998. Deputy Canadian contingent Commander and commanding officer Rotary Wing Aviation Unit Multinat.
Force and Observers in Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, 1986.