Canadian Military Looking for Sixth Vice-Chief in 4 Years After Surprise Retirement

Canadian Military Looking for Sixth Vice-Chief in 4 Years After Surprise Retirement
Brigadier General Jean-Marc Lanthier attends a ceremony honouring soldiers who participated in the war in Afghanistan, on May 9, 2014 at CFB Valcartier. Clement Allard/The Canadian Press
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OTTAWA—Canada’s military is searching for its sixth second-in-command in under four years following Lt.-Gen. Jean-Marc Lanthier’s surprise decision to retire this summer.

In a statement, Lanthier says he made the decision to retire as vice-chief of the defence staff after more than 30 years in uniform to spend more time with his wife and children.