Major-General Krista Brodie, a graduate of Royal Roads Military College and a distinguished leader in the Canadian Armed Forces, continues to exemplify service, professionalism, and leadership on the national and international stage. As Chief of Staff of Canadian Joint Operations Command, she brings decades of operational experience to one of Canada’s most senior military appointments.
Most recently, Major-General Brodie participated as a keynote speaker at the NATO-Colombia symposium on Women, Peace and Security in Bogota, where she underscored the importance of integrating diverse perspectives into military planning and leadership. Her message reflected a career-long commitment to operational excellence, inclusion, and meaningful service.
Brodie joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1989 and was commissioned under the Regular Officer Training Program after graduating from Royal Roads Military College in 1993. Over the course of her career, she has commanded at the platoon, company, battalion, and formation levels, building a reputation as a thoughtful and accomplished leader in military logistics and operations.
Her service has taken her to Croatia, Bosnia, and Afghanistan, and includes work alongside both NATO and the United Nations. An aerial delivery specialist, she also earned American jump wings while on exercise with the 2nd Battalion of the 75th Ranger Regiment in the United States.
For alumni of Royal Roads Military College, Major-General Brodie’s career stands as a powerful example of how the college’s legacy of discipline, service, and leadership continues to shape leaders of national and global significance. Her accomplishments are a source of pride for the alumni community and an inspiration to future generations.