Canada Ping!
Posted on 10/23/2014 3:06:01 PM PDT by Squawk 8888
OTTAWA — The Honourable Rob Nicholson, the Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement:
“Today at 3 Wing Bagotville and 8 Wing Trenton, approximately 140 personnel from Canadian Forces Bases and Wings across Canada deployed on their mission to Southwest Asia in support of Operation IMPACT.
“In light of recent events, I am proud and thankful that our Canadian Armed Forces’ men and women stand courageously for peace and stability. Their resilience demonstrates our values internationally.
“Canadian Armed Forces contribution to coalition operations against ISIL includes approximately 600 personnel, including members already working with Americans in an advisory and assistance role by providing strategic and tactical advice to Iraqi security forces and aircrew support elements, such as command and control and logistics.
“ Our contribution also includes, six CF-188 Hornet fighter aircraft, one CC-150T Polaris aerial refueller to support coalition air operations and two CP-140M Aurora surveillance aircraft to provide reconnaissance capabilities.
“We will not be intimidated. More than ever, we remain committed and determined to work with our allies and partners around the world to fight against the terrorist organizations to prevent the spread of terror and tyranny.”
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Contact information:
Johanna Quinney Press Secretary to the Minister of National Defence Office of the Minister of National Defence (613) 996-3100
Media inquiries Media Relations Department of National Defence Phone: 613-996-2353 Toll-Free: 1-866-377-0811 Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca
Canada Ping!
Just as there is no I in “team,” there is no U in “honorable”
(Just kidding, Canadians are my favourite foureigners)
Tagline invoked :p
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