As the Canadian Military is in th ethroes of departing Kandahar. There are many mixed emotions have we completed the mission, Have we decided to Pull out due to History. The Brit, The Russians and many member countries of ISAF have pulled out after a decade of war and strife. Our Trainers will remain for a few more years to try and complete the reconstruction of the Afghan Infastructure, and to continue training the Afghan Military, Afghan Police and Correctional workers.
These are monumental tasks, that we are asking of our soldiers. Many civilians are allready calling this the " Forgotten War " A Combat Photographer has a show of his photos in Toronto currently. I hope this show travels Canada. To see a bit of this exhibition go to:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/05/11/f-louie-palu-afghanistan-photos.html
Here at home our troops are busy in Quebec and Manitoba fighting Mother Nature. Thankfully a long cry from the taliban.
Canadian Forces Operation LUSTRE: CF delivers critical humanitarian relief and assistance in Manitoba flood zoneAs Manitoba residents living near the Assiniboine River scramble to protect their property and themselves during an unprecedented flood, Canada Command, as part of a whole-of-government relief effort through Operation (Op) LUSTRE, is coordinating the Canadian Forces (CF) response to a request for federal assistance from the Province of Manitoba.
In coordination with the Government of Canada and the Provincial Government of Manitoba, an Immediate Response Unit from Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Shilo, Manitoba, has been deployed to the affected areas. Op LUSTRE, led by Canada Command and conducted through Joint Task Force West (JTFW) is delivering assistance by providing planning and coordination assistance; providing support to preserve essential infrastructure; reinforcing existing dykes; observing and monitoring sandbag dykes; providing essential logistical and material support; and providing assistance through the voluntary evacuation of civilians where flooding poses a threat to their lives. The CF is also delivering assets that include two domestic response companies of 100 CF Reserve personnel each, and helicopters. More troops are expected to join this flood relief and mitigation effort in the days to come.
No news is good news from Libya and our Airmen at work, trying to oust Ghadaffi.
Please show your Support for all of our Troops and their Families This Red Friday.
Nil Sine Labore
Robby
