Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2016-03-11
Invested on: 2017-04-04
Colonel Baker served as Combined Air Operations Centre director at 1 Canadian Air Division Headquarters between July 2013 and July 2015. His exceptional leadership directly contributed to the outstanding operational effectiveness of the Royal Canadian Air Force in delivering air power for both domestic and expeditionary operations, and in support of NORAD. Colonel Baker’s integrity and professional knowledge fostered unparalleled productivity within the Combined Air Operations Centre during one of the busiest periods in the history of the Royal Canadian Air Force.