Guest M. McRae Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 FOR: LAND FORCE CENTRAL AREA - DEPT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 - 13:38 ET National Defence: Media Advisory-Troops Depart For Bosnia CFB PETAWAWA, ONTARIO- MA-033-03 146 soldiers from units across Canada will be the first Canadian peacekeepers to depart from Trenton on September 22nd for Bosnia-Herzegovina as Rotation 13 Operation Palladium. Over the next two weeks, approximately 1,220 soldiers of Land Forces Central Area will depart Trenton to replace the soldiers of Rotation 12 who are returning from their 6 months tour in Bosnia. The Chief of Land Staff, Lieutenant-General Rick Hillier and the Land Forces Central Area Commander, Brigadier-General Marc Lessard will bid farewell to soldiers departing from Trenton. Canadian military continues to play a vital role in the Balkans in maintaining a safe and secure environment. Media are invited to see the troops off at either of the two following locations: Location one, Canadian Forces Base Petawawa Where: Building C-40. Once through the gate, media may follow the maple leaf signs to the departure location. What: Soldiers say goodbye to their families, interview with the soldiers may be conducted When: Soldiers leave by bus at 1 p.m. Monday September 22nd for Trenton. Location two, Canadian Forces Base Trenton Where: Military aircraft departure terminal on the north side of 8 Wing Trenton What: See the troops before they board a CC-150 Polaris aircraft. The Chief of Land Staff and Area Commander will be available for an interview once the soldiers have departed. When: Aircraft should take-off at 6 p.m. Monday September 22nd for Bosnia-Herzegovina. For media wishing to cover these deployments please contact Captain Jean-Marc Mercier CFB Petawawa Public Affairs Officer at (613) 687-5511, ext 6721 or cellular phone (613) 639-9107. For more general information and to inquire about possible media visits to Bosnia, contact the Media Liaison Office at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa at (613) 996-2353 or 2354. -30- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flyersclub Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 and returning Col. Greg Gillespie is an AC agent on leave from YQRAP ... has been in Bosnia on two tours I believe. Read more @: http://www.dnd.ca/site/feature_story/2003/mar03/11_f_e.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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