Airborne Regiment
Association of Canada

Our vision for ARAC is to be a conduit for camaraderie and social interaction for those of us who served in the Canadian Airborne Regiment from its formation in 1968 until its disbandment in 1995.

We had many great times and the Regiment provided some of the best soldiering that we experienced throughout our careers. We hope that all our former comrades, be they paratroopers or non- paratroopers that served in our ranks will keep in touch.

This year we will be commemorating the 35^th Anniversary of the Regiment’s involvement in the Cyprus Crisis of 1974 during the hostilities between the Turkish Army and the Greek Cypriot National Guard. We hope that everyone who served in the Regiment over its time of active service, and indeed all former or serving paratroopers will be able to join us in participating in the activities planned for Ottawa from 17 to 19 July 2009, whether or not they are members of ARAC

Airborne Commando… Prends Garde

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Presidents of the Airborne Regiment Association of Canada

JOHN CLARK	MAR 1995-SEP 1996
TOM MURPHY	SEP 1996 - NOV 1998
RÉAL GAGNÉ	NOV 1998 - JUL 2003
LOUIS LAPIERRE	JUL 2003 - NOV 2005
MIKE LAPIERRE +	NOV 2005 - OCT 2006	+ Click on name to see memoriam and biography
GREG JANES **	OCT 2006 - NOV 2008	**Click on name to see former President's message
DAN CLARKE *	NOV 2008 - PRESENT	* Click on the name to see the current President's message

President's Biography

Dan Clarke

* Enrolled in the Canadian Army, Regular Officer Training Plan, September 1963

* Commissioned as a Lieutenant in RCEME after graduating from the University of Alberta with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering May 1968

* Served in various positions over 37 years of service including CO 2 Service Battalion, CFB Petawawa and Commandant CF School of Electrical Mechanical Engineering (CFSEME), CFB Borden

* Retired as a Colonel in EME from position of Deputy Commander, Support Training Group CFB Borden July 2001

* Served as Project Manager with SNC Lavalin/PAE in Bosnia September 2003 – September 2004

* Acting Project Manager with SNC Lavalin/PAE in Kandahar Afghanistan April/May 2006

Airborne Regiment Experience

* Served as Maintenance Platoon Commander in 1 AB Svc Coy, the Canadian Airborne Regiment, CFB Edmonton July 69 – July 71, Promoted to Captain July 70

* CO 1 AB Service Support Company subsequently AB Service Commando, the Canadian Airborne Regiment, CFB Petawawa July 77 – July 79

Professional Experience

2005 -2007 Manager Business Development to NATO, PAE International, Mons Belgium

2003 – 2004 Project Manager, TFBH, SNC-Lavalin PAE

2002 -2003 General Manager, Flexcim Services Ltd. Edmonton

1998 - 2001 Deputy Commander, Support Training Group - Canadian Forces Base Borden

1997 - 1998 Operations Officer, Canadian Forces Base Borden

1993 - 1997 Commandant, Canadian Forces School of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering (CFSEME)

1990 - 1993 National Defence Headquarters, Section Head, Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence Systems

1987 - 1989 National Defence Headquarters, Staff Officer, Maintenance Policy, Doctrine & Operations

1985 - 1987 Commanding Officer, 2 Service Battalion

1968 - 1985 Various Leadership, Technical staff and Human Resource positions in Canada and Overseas.

Education

BSc (Mech Eng) University of Alberta, 1968

Army Staff College, 1974

Canadian Forces Staff College, 1979

Bilingual - French/English

Interests

Theatre, Fitness Training, Skiing

Learning Italian