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CWO Tremblay joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1996 as Radio Operator. After completing his trade qualification at Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics (CFSCE) in Kingston, he was posted to Quartier général & Escadron des transmissions (QG & Esc Trans) in Valcartiers.

With QG & Esc Trans, he began his professional journey in the Canadian Armed Forces taking part in his first deployment to Bangui in the Central African Republic. In 1998, he was posted to the 3e Battalion Royal 22e Régiment (3R22eR) and employed as signal detachment member of the Battalion Command Post. In January 1998, he was deployed to Montreal region as part of Operation RECUPERATION, the largest domestic deployment to assist local authorities in the ice storm recovery effort.

Shortly after his return, he was deployed with the Stabilization Force (SFOR) in Tomislavgrad, Balkans, with the main task of closing down the Canadian Camp.

Promoted to Master Corporal in 2004, he deployed on Operation ATHENA, Kabul, Afghanistan, as the Commander’s Signaler with the 3R22eR Battle Group. In 2007, he took part in his third deployment with the 3R22eR but this time in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

In 2008, he was selected for the Second Official Language Education and Training (SOLET) program, where he had the pleasure of learning his second language.

Promoted to Sergeant in 2009, he was posted to the Canadian Forces Joint Signal Regiment (CFJSR) for a short time but very busy that included a deployment to Vancouver as part of Operation PODIUM. Upon his return, he was posted to CFSCE as of Course Director for the BLOS/SAT advanced courses.

Promoted to Warrant Officer in 2014, he returned to HQ & Esc Trans as a Troop Warrant and took part in several exercises and two domestics deployments.

In 2018, he was deployed on Operation IMPACT, Kuwait as Chief Communication Operator (CCO) for the Canadian Contingent.

Promoted to Master Warrant Officer in 2019, he has held different assignment such as 2nd Canadian Division CCO, in Montreal and 2nd Line Squadron Sergeant Major in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. In June 2023, he was promoted to his current rank and posted to Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC) in Ottawa as of J6 Senior Advisor.

On the 15 July 2024, CWO Tremblay has the privilege to be appointed as the 1^st NATO Signal Battalion Sergeant Major.

His continued loyalty to the Canadian Armed Forces is greatly attributable to his love and support of his wife, Chantal.