Current Commanding Officer (2007- Present)

Major Puglisevich started his military career in 1984 as a sea cadet and eventually became an officer with this branch of the service. He decided to broaden his experience and was commissioned as an officer of 151 Squadron in May 1987. He has held many positions including Drill Team Officer, Band Officer, and most recently as Marksmanship Team Officer and DCO.

Dale Bliss CD (2003 - 2007)

Major Bliss is the fifth CO to have also been a cadet with this squadron. He joined 151 Squadron in Feb. 1979. He earned the rank of WO2 and was appointed Squadron Warrant Officer prior to retiring at age 19. After leaving the U.S. Army, he came back to his home with Chadburn Squadron. He continues to serve the Squadron as the Chief Operations Officer.

Major Forbes

Major Forbes started his career with 288 Kirkland Lake Squadron, and rose to WO2 with 151 Squadron. He served two terms as Commanding Officer.

Major Garry Burns (1990 -1993, 1997 - 2000)

Major Burns, also a 151 SWO, served two terms as Commanding Officer. He also served as CO of 351 Squadron in addition to extensive work on staff at Trenton Air Cadet Summer Training Centre. Major Burns, during the 50th anniversary year, designed the 151 Squadron Crest.

Major Bert Weigel CD (1986 - 1990)

Major Weigel was the first 151 Squadron Warrant Officer to rise to the Commanding Officer’s position. He was instrumental in the formation of the Squadron’s band. Major Weigel continues to serve the Squadron as the Deputy Commanding Officer.

Major Stuart Beaton (1982 – 1986)

Major Beaton joined the Squadron as a Civilian Instructor in 1950. He served the Squadron in every capacity prior to assuming the position of Commanding Officer. Following this service, he finished his military career as Central Area Colonel, and CO of Borden Air Cadet Camp.

Major Ted Gilbank (1958 - 1982)

Major Gilbank was the first Commanding Officer to rise from the ranks of the cadets of 151 Squadron. His long service established many of the ideals and traditions currently employed at 151 Squadron. He went on to become the Central Area Colonel. After retiring, Lt. Col. Gilbank became a civilian instructor with the Squadron where he is still very active.

Filght Lieutenant Don McLveen (1953 - 1958)

Flight Lieutenant McIlveen was a navigator with the RCAF and joined the ranks of 151 Squadron upon his release from the Regular Force.

Squadron Leader Lawrence Beal (1945 – 1953)

Squadron Leader Beal commanded the Squadron during the difficult post-war period, Bringing it through to its current leadership, citizenship and flying training focus.