John Newton (admiral)
| John Newton | |
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 Newton (left) being interviewed | |
| Allegiance |
 Canada |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Canadian Navy |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held |
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Rear Admiral John Newton is a Royal Canadian Navy officer.
He joined the Navy in 1983 [1] after graduating as a geologist after graduating from Dalhousie University.[2] He commanded HMCS Fredericton from 2003 until 2006
In 2008 he took command of Canadian Forces Base Halifax. In 2010 he was appointed Director General Naval Personnel and promoted to Commodore.[2]
He was appointed Commander Maritime Forces Atlantic in July 2013.[3]
References
- ↑ "MARLANT Command Team". Canadian Navy. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- 1 2 "About Rear-Admiral Newton". Maritime & Arctic Security & Safety Conference. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Leadership changes take place on the coasts". Canadian Navy. November 4, 2013. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
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| Preceded by Dave Gardam |
Commander Maritime Forces Atlantic 2013- |
Incumbent |
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