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MGen (ret’d) Pierre Morisset Named to the New Scientific Advisory Committee on Veterans’ Health
MGen (ret’d) Pierre Morisset, left, Colonel Commandant of CF Medical Branch and former Surgeon General, was appointed to a new, five-member scientific advisory committee that will provide expert advice to the Minister of Veterans Affairs on specific veterans’ health issues.
Read more: MGen (ret’d) Pierre Morisset Named to the New Scientific Advisory Committee on Veterans’ Health
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A trauma surgeon reflects on 10 months of service at the Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN: Kandahar Airfield is a bustling, multi-national base where there are as many different activities occurring at any one time as any cosmopolitan city can have.
Read more: A trauma surgeon reflects on 10 months of service at the Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit
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The Dental Corps welcomes the New Colonel Commandant
The Colonel Commandant of the Dental Corps is an honorary appointment granted by the Minister of National Defence, on the recommendation of the Director Dental Services, to a distinguished former officer of the Canadian Forces. A ceremonial position, the Colonel Commandant acts as an ambassador for the Dental Corps and frequently attends events and ceremonies to foster "esprit de corps", wearing the uniform of a Dental Corps Colonel.
Read more: The Dental Corps welcomes the New Colonel Commandant
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Defence Team Recognized For Commitment To Saving Lives Through Blood Donations
General Walt Natynczyk, Chief of the Defence Staff (left), and Commodore Hans Jung, the Canadian Forces Surgeon General (right), pose for a photo with Dr. Graham Sher, Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Blood Services (centre), after Dr. Sher presented the Defence Team with an Award of Distinction for their blood-banking efforts over the past five years at a ceremony in Ottawa on January 25th, 2012.
Photo Credit: Cpl Heather MacRae.
Read more: Defence Team Recognized For Commitment To Saving Lives Through Blood Donations
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Honours and Awards
Citation for F26078671 WO DS Hryhoryshen Mission Transition Task Force Headquarters and Signal Squadron
WO DS Hryhoryshen is commended for exemplary actions that will have direct positive impacts on the COIN fight in Afghanistan through the direct transfer of material and equipment to identified target audiences. The relationships he established and built with multinational organizations and individuals as part of Influence Activities and the MTTF were Key components of the MTTF mission success and served to protect, honour and enhance Canada’s Legacy in Afghanistan. (Photo credit: DND)
- Citation V2010 presented to Maj B Roth 12 Fd Amb Vancouver (26 January 2011)
- OMM presented to Maj WM McKenzie, 12 Fd Amb Vancouver (10 Nov 2010)
- OMM presented to WO MLS Seaward 11 CF H Svcs C Shilo (16 January 2011)
- Surgeon General Award of Excellence presented to Maj J Tiefenbach, 1 H Svcs Gp (04 February 2011)
- Surgeon General Award of Excellence presented to Capt M McBride, 1 H Svcs Gp (25 March 2011)
- Surgeon General Award of Excellence presented to MWO M Chapman, CF H Svcs C (P) (31 March 2011)
- CEFCOM Commendation presented to Lt(N) JG Barnes, 12 CF H Svcs C Wainwright (07 March 2011)
- CEFCOM Commendation presented to LCdr S Jalonen, 1 Fd Amb (07 March 2011)
- OSM presented to Capt K Amesbury, 1 H Svcs Gp (20 April 2011)
- US Army Commendation Medal presented to Lt(N) KR Barnes, 12 CF H Svcs C (20 April 2011)
- General Campaign Star presented to Lt(N) S Atwal, 1 Fd Amb (20 April 2011)
Promotions
- Warrant Officer S Seaward - promoted to the rank of Master Warrant Officer (11 CF H Svcs C Shilo)
- Lieutenant (N) Megan McKenzie - promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander, 29 September 2010 (DHSO)
- Sergeant Annie Tremblay (MRad Tech) - promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer, 31 August 2010 (41 CF H Svcs C Saint Jean)
- Master Corporal Francine Paquet (MRad Tech) - promoted to the rank of Sergeant, 31 August 2010 (41 CF H Svcs C Saint Jean)
- Commander Roland Young - promoted to the rank of Captain (N), 30 August 2010 (Commanding Officer, 4 Health Services Group Headquarters)
- Master Corporal Dave Decaire (MRad Tech) - promoted to the rank of Sergeant, 24 August 2010 (CF H Svcs C(P))
- Lieutenant Simon Rosciszewski (HCA) - promoted to the rank of Captain (28 July 2010)
- Lieutenant Adrian Storm (HCA) - promoted to the rank of Captain (28 July 2010)
- Sergeant Dave Mann (MRad Tech) - promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer (28 July 2010)
- LCol Charlebois promoted by American Commodore (25 July 2010)
Retirements
- Sergeant Tom Wojcik - Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre Ottawa Detachment Sudbury (02 May 2011)
- Captain Mike McBride, 30 March 2011, CF H Svcs C (P)
- Master Warrant Officer S Seaward - 11 CF H Svcs C Shilo (7 January 2011)
- Colonel Scott Becker, 03 August 2010, Director Dental Services
- Commander IM Fleming, 04 August 2010, MARPAC, Pacific Regional Surgeon
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