Colonel C. C. Blue, CD
Col Cathy Blue was born and raised in Hopefield, Prince Edward Island and developed her love for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as an Air Cadet. Enrolling in the Canadian Forces in April 1989 as a Communication and Electronic Engineer, Col Blue attended the University of Prince Edward Island under the Regular Officer Training Plan.
Col Blue has served in numerous operational and training positions across the Canadian Armed Forces, including positions within 8 Wing Telecommunication and Information Systems Squadron, J6 Operations, 76 Communications Group and the Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics.
Col Blue has also had the honour of holding numerous command positions throughout her career as Commanding Officer 708 Communication Squadron, Commanding Officer 8 Air Communications and Control Squadron and as Commanding Officer 8 Mission Support Squadron. All were unit located on the largest Wing in the RCAF – 8 Wing Trenton. GO FLYERS!
Col Blue has been posted to the Canadian Forces College as Directing Staff for the Joint Command and Staff Programme (JSCP) and Programme Officer for the National Security Programme followed by a posting to the RCAF Strategic Headquarters as Deputy Strategic A6.
Col Blue has served as the Special Advisor to Lieutenant-General Carignan, Chief, Professional Conduct and Culture, prior to completing a tour as Visiting Defence Fellow at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs of Carleton University.
Col Blue holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Computer Science from the University of Prince Edward Island, is a graduate of JCSP and holds a Masters in Defence Studies from RMC. She is an avid hockey player, who (despite a four-year posting to Toronto) remains a dedicated Ottawa Senators fan.
Col Blue is married and the couple have two sons.