AR2006-G016-0020

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AR2006-G016-0020
29 September 2006
Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan

General Rick Hillier, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), visiting troops deployed in Afghanistan. During the first day of his visit he met with soldiers from the Battle group, at the Canadian-led multi-national Role 3 Hospital, headquarters staff of the National Command Element (NCE) and the troops at Canada House. While at Canada House he presented a scrapbook/photo album crafted by friends and families, from across Canada, of deployed military members and a 50-meter long banner signed by over 20 000 Canadians who wanted to show their support for the troops during the Nova Scotia International Air show that took place earlier this summer. Here General Hillier explains the significance of the scrapbook and where soldiers will be able to review it on the camp. He also took the opportunity to tell the troops about support back home and the recent "Red Friday" rallies that have taken place in Ottawa and TO.

Task Force Afghanistan is part of Canada’s contribution to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. This mission is about Canadians and their international partners helping Afghans rebuild their lives, their families, their communities and their nation. Canadian operations will work to improve the quality of life of Afghans by providing a secure environment in which Afghan society can recover from more than 25 years of conflict.

The Canadian Forces (CF) contribution in Afghanistan comprises about 2,000 soldiers, most of whom serve with Task Force Afghanistan at Kandahar Airfield and Camp Nathan Smith in Kandahar City. Additional personnel are assigned to Kabul, various military headquarters, and civilian organizations.

Photo by: Master Corporal Yves Gemus
Task Forces Afghanistan OP ATHENA
Imagery Technician

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