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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.

    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.

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  • A trauma surgeon reflects on 10 months of service at the Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit

    Colonel Homer Tien, Role 3/CF Trauma Surgeon.

    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

  • The Dental Corps welcomes the New Colonel Commandant

    From Left to Right:Incoming Dental Corps Colonel Commandant, Brigadier-General (Retired) Victor Lanctis, the Commander of Canadian Forces Health Services Group and Surgeon General of the Canadian Forces, Commodore Hans Jung and the Outgoing Dental Corps Colonel Commandant, Colonel (Retired) John Currah

    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

  • 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.

    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

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)

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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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