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MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (MILITARY)
To Foreign Officers
1994 to 2017
Updated: 17 June 2017 CG
Current to: 17 June 2017 CG
Pages: 61
Prepared By: John Blatherwick, CM, CStJ, OBC, CD, MD, FRCP(C), LLD(Hon)
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
BARRASS, John Alan MSM CG: 14 May 1994
Squadron Leader RAF - 436 Squadron Royal Air Force GH: 13 May 1994
ZAGREB DOI: 1990
"In 1990, on extremely short notice, Squadron Leader Barrass, a British exchange officer with 436 Transport Squadron,
deployed the initial Airlift Control Element to Zagreb as part of Canada's contribution to the humanitarian relief effort in the
former Yugoslavia. Displaying superb leadership, courage and tact, he organized his team and began the Canadian airlift
into Sarajevo within three days. He quickly established effective working arrangements with his allied counterparts and
ensured Canada's position as a key player in this most demanding airlift. Much of the success of the operation, which took
place under the most threatening circumstances the Air Transport Group has experienced in recent decades, is directly
attributable to Squadron Leader Barrass' dedication and outstanding work."
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KOTIL, Rostislav MSM CG: 04 April 1996
Major-General Czech Republic Army GH: 16 March 1996
UNPROFOR DOI: April 1994 - June 1995
"From April 1994 until June 1995, Major-General Kotil served with the United Nations Protection Force
as Commander Sector South in the former Yugoslavia, with members of the Canadian Forces under
his command. During numerous periods of heightened tension, he provided outstanding leadership
and demonstrated extreme courage and professionalism. On more than one occasion, his personal
intervention in tenuous situations calmed difficult negotiations and protected the lives of Canadians.
Through his effective command of Canadian soldiers, his performance and actions brought great credit
to the Canadian Forces and Canada."
Medals: Medal of Service for Nation – Medal in Merits for Defence of Nation – UNPROFOR – The
Cross of Merit of the Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic, Grades II and II– Canadian Meritorious
Service Medal (MSC) – Commander, Legion of Merit (USA) 2003
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ERHARDT, William K. MSM CG: 14 September 1996
Lieutenant-Commander - 443 Sqd HMCS Calgary United States Navy GH: 29 August 1996
Co-pilot Sea King Crew (exchange officer) DOI: 02 December 1995
"On December 2, 1995, Lieutenant-Commander Erhardt of the United States Navy, then Lieutenant, Captain Sharpe, then
Lieutenant, and Sergeant Vallis were part of the Sea King helicopter rescue team that saved thirty people from the sinking
Motor Vessel Mount Olympus. The vessel had been caught in a severe Atlantic storm almost 2,000 KM southeast of
Nova Scotia. Hampered by the early morning darkness and severe weather conditions, Lieutenant Erhardt, the co-pilot,
assisted in keeping the helicopter steady while Lieutenant Sharpe and Sergeant Vallis operated the rescue hoist. Their
professionalism and skill were critical to this life-saving mission."
M/Cpl Robert Clarence Andrew FISHER, SC received the Star of Courage for this incident.
M/Cpl Fisher was lowered to the deck of the MV Mount Olympus during this rescue. The CG date was 06 July 1996.
Major Daniel Robert BURDEN, MSC, the pilot and crew commander received the Meritorious Service Cross.
Captain Gordon F. SHARPE, MSM, and Sergeant Frederick VALLIS, MSM, also received the MSM.
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
WIERCINSKI, Francis John MSM CG: 18 October 2003
Colonel – United States Army (Afghanistan) Fort Campbell, Kentucky GH: 29 August 2003
Commander Task Force Rakkasan Operation APOLLO / ENDURING FREEDOM DOI: February to August 2002
“Colonel Wiercinski, an American citizen, was instrumental to the success of the 3rd
Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group, which was
subordinate to a formation of the United States Army during the war on terrorism in
2002. As Commander of Task Force Rakkasan, Colonel Wiercinski inspired the Battle
Group to perform to their fullest potential during Operation APOLLO/ENDURING
FREEDOM. Under Colonel Wiercinski's leadership and strong support, the Battle
Group and its sub-units conducted numerous complex combat missions upon which
the credibility of the entire coalition hinged. His outstanding performance brought great
honour to Canada.”
Major General Francis John Wiercinski, MSM
Commanding General of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (FWD)
Major General Wiercinski is a native of Dickson City, PA, and was commissioned as a
Second Lieutenant of the Infantry upon graduation from the United States Military
Academy, in 1979. After attending the Infantry Officer Basic Course, he was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks,
Hawaii. During this four year assignment, he served in a variety of jobs including Rifle
Platoon Leader, Scout Platoon Leader, S-1, and as a Rifle Company Commander.
Following attendance at the Infantry Officer Advanced Course, he was assigned as a
Personnel Assignment Officer for the Infantry Branch at the U.S. Army Military
Personnel Center in Alexandria, VA. MGen Wiercinski’s next assignment was with the
3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning Georgia. During his four-year
assignment, he served as the S-1, B Company Commander, and Assistant S-3 and
deployed in support of Operation Just Cause in Panama. MGEN Wiercinski then
attended the Command and General Staff College and after graduation was assigned to
the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) as a Battalion and Brigade S-3, before serving
as the Deputy G-3 for the Division.
In June 1995, MGen Wiercinski assumed command of the 6th Ranger Training Battalion at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. Following
his command, he attended the Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, PA and then became the Deputy Commander for the 75th
Ranger Regiment at Ft. Benning, GA. He then returned to Ft. Campbell where he commanded the 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), deploying in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Following his brigade command, MG
Wiercinski moved to Washington D.C., and served as the Chief, Regional Operations, Special Operations Division J-3 on the
Joint Staff and the Principal Director for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs, Office of the Secretary of Defense. He was
promoted to Brigadier-General in 2004.
He was assigned as the Deputy Commanding General (Support) for the 25th Infantry Division from July 2005 to June 2006,
before deploying in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom as the Deputy Commanding General (Support) for Multi-National
Division North, from July 2006 to December 2007. Prior to his present assignment, MGen Wiercinski was the Deputy
Commanding General, U.S. Army, Pacific from January 2 – June 30, 2008. MGen Wiercinski was the Commanding General of
U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (FWD) from June 2008 to October 2010. He was then promoted to Lieutenant-General as
Commanding General US Army Pacific from March 2011 until retirement in July 2013. He worked for Lockheed Martin after that.
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Major General Francis John Wiercinski, MSM Commanding General of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (FWD)
Medals:
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
Bronze Star Medal with V Device
Defense Meritorious Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters
Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Valorous Unit Award
Superior Unit Award
Joint Meritorious Unit Award with Oak Leaf Cluster
Meritorious Service Medal of Canada
Badges
Combat Infantryman Badge with Star
Expert Infantryman Badge
Master Parachutist Badge with Combat Jump Star
Ranger Tab
Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge
Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge.
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
ANDERSON III, Edward Gustav MSM CG: 17 July 2004
LGen – United States Army (NORAD) American Citizen GH: 27 May 2004
Operation NOBLE EAGLE DOI: 2002
“LGen Anderson III, of the United States Army, consistently exhibited a high
standard of professionalism, skill and initiative. Nowhere were these personal
attributes more needed than during his tenure as deputy director of United States
Space Command, vice-director of United States Element North American
Aerospace Defence Command, deputy director of United States Northern
Command and the co-chair of the Bi-National Planning Group. During the
creation of this planning group, LGen Anderson’s visionary leadership enabled
Canada and the United States to achieve new levels of military and civil
cooperation. In 2002, his highly dedicated work and commendable actions
contributed to the success of Operation NOBEL EAGLE, bringing great credit to
the Canadian Forces and to Canada.”
Lieutenant-General Anderson III was named the vice-director of the United States Element,
NORAD in 2002, where he contributed directly to the success of Operation NOBLE
EAGLE, the aim of which is to protect the aerospace of North America following September
11, 2001. His direct actions assured the safety of North American skies and have served
to enhance and expand the Canadian and American bi-national relationship within
NORAD. After graduating from West Point, Anderson commanded field artillery units in
the United States, Korea, Germany and Vietnam. He also served on the Army staff in
the office of the deputy chief of staff for research, development and acquisition in the Pentagon, and as director of firepower in
the office of the deputy chief of staff for combat developments at Army Training and Doctrine Command headquarters.
The general's other assignments included being director of combat developments, Army Field Artillery Center, Fort Sill, Okla.;
assistant division commander for the 1st Armored Division and the 3rd Infantry Division in Germany; deputy commanding
general, combat developments, Army Combined Arms Command, Fort Leavenworth, Kan.; assistant deputy chief of staff of
operations and plans for force development, Department of the Army headquarters;
and commander, Army Space and Missile Defense Command.
Anderson earned a master's degree in aeronautical engineering from the Georgia
Institute of Technology and a master's degree in national security and strategic
studies from the Naval War College. He also graduated from the British Higher
Command and Staff Course and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Medals: Defence Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit with two Oak Clusters
Bronze Star and Bronze Star with ‘V’ device
Meritorious Service Medal (USA)
Army Commendation Medal with multiple awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) Canada
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
LIGHTFOOT, Charles David OBE MSM CG: 17 July 2004
Commander Royal Navy GH: 23 June 2004
Commanding Officer of the 3 Victoria Class Submarines for the Canadian Navy trials DOI: 1999 to 2003
“In 1999, Commander Lightfoot, British Royal Navy, then
LCdr, began successive commands of three UPHOLDER
class submarines as they were each reactivated, trialed and
transferred from the United Kingdom to Canada to become
the VICTORIA Class submarines. Commanding Officer of all
Canadian personnel assigned to crew each submarine,
Commander Lightfoot collectively transitioned them into
trained, safe and effective UPHOLDER Class crew. His
professionalism, command presence and actions during
several at-sea emergencies instilled complete crew
confidence in both his abilities and their own. Cdr Lightfoot's
exemplary performance has been instrumental to the
successes achieved in the UPHOLDER programme, bringing
great credit to the Royal Navy and considerable benefit to the
Canadian Forces and to Canada.”
Awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) as per the London Gazette of 31 December 2009 in the rank of
Commander.
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APPLEGATE, William Robert (‘Bob’) MSM CG: 24 September 2005
Colonel – US Army Carlisle, Pennsylvania GH: 06 September 2005
US Army Attaché to Canada DOI: 2003
“Colonel Applegate, an American citizen, consistently exhibited an exemplary standard of
professionalism, skill and initiative in his duties as US Army Attaché to Canada. During his tenure
in 2003, Canada deployed two separate missions to Afghanistan in support of the campaign
against terrorism. Coordination between the two armies for these deployments was critical. Col
Applegate was an instrumental conduit between the Pentagon, United States South Command,
Supreme Allied Commander Europe and the Canadian Forces. His professionalism and
leadership contributed greatly to the combined interoperability with our closest ally during a period
of conflict, and brought great credit to the Canadian Forces and to Canada.”
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
KOEFOED, Niels Christian MSM CG: 04 October 2006
Lieutenant-Colonel Copenhagen & Gilleleje, Denmark GH: 14 September 2006
Chief Liaison Officer Kabul Multinational Brigade Danish Army DOI: 2004
“In 2004, LCol Koefoed was the Danish Contingent Commander and Chief Liaison Officer for the Kabul Multinational
Brigade, of which Canada was a member. His performance in the execution of these duties was as remarkable as it
was distinguished. The initiatives that he led significantly strengthened the legitimacy of the Afghan Transitional
Authority, increased stability within Kabul, created the proper conditions under which the Kabul Multinational Brigade
could operate, and, most importantly, directly contributed to the UN-sanctioned nation-building process. LCol Koefoed’s
conduct, staunch determination and initiatives left an indelible mark on the Kabul Multinational Brigade as well as an
impressive legacy to the Canadian Forces.”
- Head of North Zealand Parks and road Fredensborg Municipality and Elsinore August 2013 - Present
- Head of Department Gentofte (parks, roads, cemeteries, ports, etc.) February 2008 - July 2013
- Retire from Danish Army January 2008
- Chief of the Defense Optimization Section – Danish Army – Defence Command August 2006 - January 2008
- Section Head – Danish Army (SHIRBRIG) November 2005 - July 2006
- Head of Strategy and Policy Division of the Army Home Guard Command August 2004 - October 2005
- Head of the 7th Artillery Division – Danish Army Varde Barracks January 2003 - December 2004
- Chief Liaison Officer / Danish Contingent Commander Kabul Multi National Brigade 2004 - 2004 (less than a year)
- Staff Officer – Danish Army – Ministry of Defence August 2001 - January 2003
- Staff Officer Forsvarsstabens Logistics Planning Section – Defence Command July 2000 - June 2001
- Teacher at the Defence Academy – Denmark Defence College August 1997 - June 2000
- Chief of Operations and Information - NATO Albania Force, Task Force South Albania April 1999 to July 1999, Elbasan, Alb.
- Staff Officer in the Defense Management services – Defence Command January 1994 - May 1995
In September 2009, the Danish Government approved the wearing of the Shirbrig Planelm Medal. There were 82 medals awarded to
members including 15 to the Danish Army (medals 83 and above are for museum displays). LCol Koefoed’s medal was number 52.
Shirbrig stands for the Multinational United Nations Stand-by Forces High Readiness Brigade, which is the pre-established (non-
standing), multinational brigade at high readiness, composed of contributions to the United Nations Stand-by Arrangements System,
providing a rapid deployment capability for deployments of up to 6 months duration in peacekeeping operations mandated by the
United Nations Security Council under Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations including humanitarian tasks. Member nations
include: Austria, Canada, Denmark, Poland, Sweden Norway, Netherlands, Argentina, Romania and Spain.
PLANELM means the multinational Planning Element, which is the permanent part of the
SHIRBRIG staff. The PLANELM is established to support the SHIRBRIG by performing pre-
deployment functions and then, on deployment, to become the nucleus of the deployed
SHIRBRIG staff.
Awards
Knight of the Dannebrog
Shirbrig Planelm Medal (right)
Meritorious Service Medal – Canada
Meritorious Service Medal - NATO
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
BRACKETT, David S. MSM CG: 04 November 2006
Colonel Air Attaché to Canada GH: 24 October 2006
United States Air Force USAF DOI: 2004 to 2006
“Colonel Brackett, of the United States Air Force, has consistently exhibited a rare standard of professionalism and
initiative in his duties as U.S. Defence and Air Attaché to Canada. Since assuming this position in 2004, he has risen to
the defence and security challenges of a changed world. He helped position the Canadian Forces for critical
transformation with key access to U.S. transformation efforts, command relationships, interoperability and information-
sharing initiatives. Through his achievements, Colonel Brackett has improved cooperation and strengthened relations
between Canada and the United States. His contribution to the military community has brought great honour to the
Canadian Forces and to Canada.”
2005: Col. James S. Brackett, current commander, 89th MSG, Andrews AFB, will become deputy
director of Installations and Mission Support, Headquarters AMC, Scott AFB, effective in June 2005.
2006: Awarded the The Newman Medal - presented for outstanding contribution to military
engineering by a civilian or military member of the U.S. Air Force. This medal was first awarded in
1955.
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OWENS, Kevin Charles MSM CG: 07 April 07
Colonel Fort Polk and Wilmington, USA GH: 27 October 2006
United States Army – Commander Task Force Bayonet Afghanistan DOI: July 2005 to February 2006
“Colonel Owens, a citizen of the United States, was instrumental in the success of
the Handahar provincial reconstruction team (PRT), during Operation
ARCHER/ENDURING FREEDOM from July 2005 to February 2006. As
Commander of Task Force Bayonet, Colonel Owens’ inspirational leadership,
stellar support and exemplary dedication enabled the PRT to effectively execute
security, development and stabilization operations in support of the campaign against
terrorism. His steadfast resolve and outstanding leadership in a hostile,
unpredictable counter-insurgency environment brought great credit to him, to the
Canadian Forces and to the United States Army.”
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
WILLIAMS, Richard Steven MSM CG: 07 April 2007
Colonel Fort Richardson, USA GH: 06 February 2007
United States Army – Deputy Commander Afghanistan DOI: 2004 to 2006
“From May to November 2006, Colonel Williams of the United States Army
applied dogged determination, as well as outstanding leadership to ensure that
Task Force Grizzly performed to exceptional standards. As deputy commander of
the Multinational Brigade - Regional Command South, in Afghanistan, he
coordinated combat enablers and implemented quick impact reconstruction projects in the battle
space. His combined experience in the area of operations, his knowledge of resources and his
well-established relations with high-ranking officials and key leaders of Afghanistan served to
directly support the strategic goals of the Canadian mission in Afghanistan. A tireless advocate for
the region, Colonel Williams has brought great credit to the United States, to the Canadian Forces
and to Canada.
Colonel Kevin Owens, MSM
July 2011 to Present Director, Mission Support Element Vicenza (US Army Africa)
July 2010 to July 2011 Executive Officer to the Commanding General Allied Force Command Heidelberg, Germany
June 2009 to June 2010 Chief Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) ISAF Afghanistan
Aug 2008 to June 2009 Military Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations Washington
July 2006 to July 2008 Commander, Operations Group (COG) Joint Readiness Training Center Fort Polk, Louisiana
June 2004 to June 2006 Brigade Commander – 173rd Airborne Brigade Afghanistan
July 2003 to June 2004 Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (G3) Southern European Task Force Vicenza, Italy
July 2002 to June 2003 Student, Naval War College Newport, Rhode Island
June 2000 to June 2002 Battalion Commander, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment Fort Benning, Georgia
June 1999 to June 2000 Battalion Commander, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment (25th Inf Div) Hawaii
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
VERNON, Christopher Hilary MSM CG: 07 April 2007
Colonel – British Army – Queen’s Own Hussars Warminster, United Kingdom GH: 08 June 2007
COS Multinational Brigade South Afghanistan DOI: February to October 2006
“Colonel Vernon of the British Army, served as chief of staff of the Multinational Brigade – Regional Command South,
in Afghanistan from February to October 2006. A strategic thinker and master organizer, he established a multinational
headquarters that began effective operations immediately upon entry into theatre. The success of combat operations
was largely attributed to his planning abilities and knowledge of tactics and operations. He made and invaluable
contribution to information operations, interacting with Afghan National Army Corps, personnel and coordinating British
resources. Through his action supporting the strategic goals of the Canadian mission in Afghanistan, Colonel Vernon
has brought great credit to the United Kingdom, to the Canadian Forces and to Canada.”
Colonel Christopher Hilary Vernon is a British Army officer. Colonel Vernon gained international attention in 2003 as the senior
spokesman for the British Army during the invasion of Iraq. Vernon was commissioned into the Queen’s Own Hussars (later
Queen’s Royal Hussars) from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 1976. Prior to serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, Colonel
Vernon served in Bosnia in 1995. During his time in Bosnia in 1995, he served as the spokesman for (UNPROFOR) under the
command of General Sir Rupert Smith. In December 2010, he Vernon was Chief of Staff for NATO forces in southern
Afghanistan.
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
BUDD, Andrew David Hawkesford MSM CG: 19 July 2008
Colonel – British Army United Kingdom GH: 02 July 2008
Chief of Operations ISAF Headquarters Afghanistan DOI: February to August 2004
“Colonel Budd was deployed as chief of operations in the International Security Assistance Force
(ISAF) Headquarters in Afghanistan, from February to August 2004. A strategic-level visionary, he
overcame serious obstacles and set the conditions for the successful conduct of voter registration
and presidential elections. Throughout this demanding tour in a volatile operational environment, he
worked tirelessly and selflessly to enhance intelligence-driven security missions and counter-narcotic
activities that were vital to the NATO expansion into northern Afghanistan. Colonel Budd’s devotion
to duty and relentless effort have brought great honour to the Canadian Forces, to Canada and to
NATO.”
Medals: British General Service Medal bar Northern Ireland with MID – NATO bar ISAF – British
Operational Service Medal bar Afghanistan – EIIR Golden Jubilee – MSM (Canadian)
Colonel Andrew Budd Joined the British Army in 1975,
commissioning in the Royal Artillery. His early years
were spent in regimental appointments in Germany
and the UK, prior to attending Staff College in 1989.
His staff positions have included the Operations
Division of HQ BAOR in Germany, where he coordinated the deployment of UK
forces to Saudi Arabia in Gulf War 1, a founding member of the teaching staff at
the Kuwait Staff College and as the Chief of Operations for General Hillier in
Afghanistan in 2004. Unusually, he has spent the last 10 years of his career in
NATO appointments; at the Headquarters in Brussels, SHAPE in Mons and JFC
Brunssum in the Netherlands. Now responsible for NATO strategic policy, he has
previously been a NATO operations planner for the Balkans and Afghanistan. His
operational experience also extends to Northern Ireland, Central America and the
Balkans. His current post is heavily involved in the development of the Comprehensive Approach, military input to the Strategic
Concept and the revision of the NATO Command Structure. His operational service has been rewarded with a mention in
dispatches in 2003 for Northern Ireland and the Canadian Meritorious Service Medal in 2008 for Afghanistan.
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
SEAY, Thomas MSM CG: 29 October 2008
Colonel – US Army Medical Corps Warminster, United Kingdom GH: 28 October 2008
Radiologist Multi-National Medical Unit in Kandhar DOI: Sept 2007 to Jan 2008
“When the Multi-National Medical Unit in Kandahar was left without a radiologist,
Colonel Seay volunteered to serve from September 2007 to January 2008. The
services he provided to Canadian and coalition soldiers greatly impacted on the quality
of medical care they received, and directly contributed to saving numerous lives.
Medals: MSM – Air Force Achievement Medal – Air Force Meritorious Unit Award –
Distinguished Flying Cross with two Clusters – National Defense Service Medal with
gold star - Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one cluster – Global War on Terrorism –
Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with four clusters – Air Force Training Medal
- NATO with former Yugoslavia bar – Canadian MSM
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TURNER, Luther (‘Trey’) S. III MSM CG: 29 October 2008
Colonel – USAF American Citizen GH: 28 October 2008
Commander – 451st Air Expeditionary Group Afghanistan DOI: January 2008 to April 2008
“Colonel Turner of the United States Air Force deployed as the Commander of 451st Air
Expeditionary Group, in Afghanistan, from January 2008 to April 2008. His dynamic
leadership and innovation greatly assisted ground forces. This timely assistance
resulted in a reduction of the enemy’s capability, which ultimately saved Canadian lives
and improved the operational effectiveness of Joint Task Force Afghanistan.”
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
CZEPIGA, Steven M. MSM CG: 20 June 2009
Colonel – US Army American Citizen GH: 14 January 2009
United States Army Attaché in Canada DOI: June 2005 to Sept 2008
“From June 2005 to September 2008, Colonel Czepiga has consistently exhibited a high standard
of professionalism in the performance of his duties as the U.S. Army attaché in Canada. Working
tirelessly to ensure the closest co-operation between Canadian and American armed forces in
Afghanistan, he has greatly contributed to the positioning of the Canadian Forces for current
operational challenges. His expertise and initiative have brought great honour to the United States
Army and to Canada.
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DURAN, Jean-Pierre MSM CG: 27 March 2010
Colonel – French Army French Citizen GH: 14 January 2009
Assistant Defence Attaché at the French Embassy in Ottawa DOI: 2004 to 2008
“Colonel Duran, then lieutenant-colonel, demonstrated exceptional dedication and professionalism as
assistant defence attaché at the Embassy of France, in Ottawa, from 2004 to 2008. His organization
of a vast array of commemorative activities for Canadian veterans and military personnel has
undeniably reinforced the bonds of friendship between Canada and France.”
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ANDERSON, Lyndon MSM CG: 20 June 2009
Lieutenant-Colonel – Australian Army Australian Citizen GH: 04 May 2009
Australian Defence Adviser to Canada DOI: 2005 to 2008
“Lieutenant-Colonel Anderson displayed exceptional dedication to duty as the Australian defence adviser to
Canada from December 2006 to September 2008. He has worked diligently to build close partnerships
with Canadian Forces leaders. His untiring efforts have facilitated a strong operational relationship
between the Australian Defence Force and the Canadian Forces, both in Canada and in Afghanistan.“
June 2013 – Present Owner Sea Scape Kayaking and Training Services Hervey Bay
February 2012 Retired from Army – to Hervey Bay
January 2011 – January 2012 Director Capabilty Needs Analysis, Australian Defence Force
January 2011 Colonel - Australian Army – Department of Defence
2010 - 2010 Senior Logistics Officer Middle East Area of Operations – Department of Defence - MEAO
December 2006 - September 2008 Australian Defence Adviser to Canada
1986 – 1987 Royal Military College, Duntroon
University of New England (AU)
Bachelor's degree, Disaster Management
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
RICHARDSON, Colin P. MSM CG: 27 March 2010
Colonel – New Zealand Army New Zealand Citizen GH: 26 November 2009
New Zealand Defence Adviser to Canada DOI: July 2006 to August 2009
“Colonel Richardson has consistently exhibited a rare standard of professionalism, skill and initiative in his duties as the
defence advisor for New Zealand, in Canada, from July 2006 to August 2009. He has worked tirelessly to ensure the
closest co-ordination and co- operation between Canadian and New Zealand armed forces in Afghanistan. Under his
stewardship, the Canada-New Zealand Exchange Programme has provided an optimal contribution to the Canadian
Forces.”
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BREEN, Joseph Patrick MSM CG: 27 March 2010
Colonel - USAF American Citizen GH: 19 March 2010
USAF Air Attaché to Canada DOI: 2006 to 2009
“For outstanding professionalism and initiative as US Defence and Air Attaché to Canada from 2006 to 2009.”
“Colonel Breen has consistently exhibited a high level of professionalism and initiative in his duties as United States
Defence and Air Attaché to Canada. He was instrumental in providing key assistance to Canada’s Air Force as it
introduced the CC177 Globemaster and as it planned to acquire a CC130J Hercules fleet. While his outstanding
leadership significantly contributed to Canadian operations, his personal engagement with the military community also
enhanced the exchange experience of American personnel living in Canada.”
Colonel Joseph Patrick Breen, MSM, USA
August 2011 to present International Business Development Principal Lockheed Martin Orlando, Florida
October 2009 to April 2011 Commandant, Joint Military Attaché School, US Dept of Defense Washington, D.C.
January 2007 to October 2009 Defense and Air Attaché to Canada Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
June 2004 to January 2007 Air Attaché to Germany Berlin, Germany
January 2004 to December 2004 Joint Military Attaché School
January 2002 to December 2003 Marine Corps War College
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
De JONGE, Jonkheer J. Harmen MSM CG: 27 March 2010
Brigadier-General – Royal Netherlands Army Dutch Citizen GH: 19 March 2010
Deputy Commander Regional Command South in Afghanistan DOI: January to October 2008
“For outstanding leadership and as the Deputy Commander, Regional Command (South) in Afghanistan from January to
October 2008.”
“Major-General, then Brigadier-General, de Jonge of the Royal Netherlands Army was deployed to Afghanistan as the
deputy commander of Regional Command (South), from January to October 2008. His strategic vision and expert skills in
diplomacy greatly contributed to mutual respect and synergy between coalition partners, Afghan security forces and the
Afghan government. His insightful execution of command intent and his advice to multinational staff ensured effective
command and control during regional operations. Brigadier-General de Jonge’s exceptional leadership and professionalism
were key in ensuring the success of the Regional Command (South) operations.
Major-General Jonkheer J. Harmen De JONGE, MSM
MGen Jan Harmen (Harm) De Jonge was born in Rijssen on 20 May 1952. He is a Dutch
Major General of Cavalry and was from November 2008 to July 5, 2010 Deputy
Commander of the First German-Dutch Corps (1 (GE / NL) Corps).
Harm de Jonge began his military career in 1971 at the Royal Military Academy (KMA) in
Breda. Three years later he graduated, received his diploma and an officer was appointed
Second Lieutenant of Cavalry, Regiment of Hussars Sytzama. As lieutenant commanders
and troop captain, he held various positions.
He then took the course Higher Military Education at the Department Staff at the Higher
Military School in The Hague. In 1985 he was promoted to major and joined the Army
Staff. Two years later, Harm returned to the KMA as Deputy Head of the Education
Modernization.
In 1990, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and made Chief of Staff at the G2 section of the First Division 7 December. Two
years later he was appointed Commander of the Tank Battalion of the 11th Regiment of Hussars Sytzama in Oirschot. In 1994
he was promoted to Colonel and became head of the G2 to the Staff of the 1st Army Corps, followed by a tour in Zagreb at the
headquarters of the United Nations Peace Force (HQ UNPF), as Head of Land Operations. On his return from Zagreb, he was
Head of the Section 1 and G2 at the staff of the (1 (GE / NL) Corps).
In 1997 Harm was the Project Coordinator at the Army Staff in The Hague. He then returned to the First Division "7 December"
as Chief of Staff. In 2001 he was promoted to Brigadier General and was Deputy Commander of the same First Division.
In 2002 Young was sent for six months to Macedonia where he was given command of the International Task Force Fox in
Macedonia. In January 2003 he became commander of the 41st Mechanized Brigade Seedorf (Germany). In 2006 Harm was
given the post of Deputy Chief of Staff Operations at (1 (GE / NL) Corps). He also served in that period the post of Deputy Commander ISAF Regional Command South in Afghanistan.
He is Chairman of the Cavalry Officers Association (VOC), Chairman of the Military Ruiterbewijs Oldest Arms and the arms of the
Cavalry. He is the son of Colonel of Cavalry Retired Marine Jhr Mr. Yonge and Cornelia ter Horst. His eldest brother served as
an officer in the Cavalry. Harm de Jonge is married with two sons and a daughter. One of his sons also serves as an officer in
the Cavalry and his other son is now a cadet at the KMA.
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Decorations of Major-General Jonkheer J. Harmen De JONGE, MSM
Medal of Merit in Gold
Commemorative Medal UN Peace Operations (HVN2)
Commemorative Medal Peacekeeping Operations
Distinguished Medal for Long Service as an Officer with XXX Army Medal
Order of St. John Vierdaagsekruis (4th level)
Skill medal of the Dutch Sports Federation (2nd level)
United Nations Protection Force Medal (UNPROFOR)
NATO Medal (Former Yugoslavia)
Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr in Gold Germany
Médaille de la Défense Nationale echelon d'Or France
Meritorious Service Medal Canada
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Decorations of Major-General Jonkheer J. Harmen De JONGE, MSM
Medal of Merit in Gold Commemorative Medal Commemorative Medal Distinguished Medal for Long
UN Peace Operations (HVN2) UN Peace Operations Service (Officer)
Army Medal Order of St. John Vierdaagsekruis (4th level) Skill Medal of the Dutch
Federation (4th Class)
UNPROFOR NATO Medal Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr Médaille de la Défense
Former Yugoslavia in Gold (Germany) Nationale echelon d'Ore)
(France)
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
McGRATH, Thomas J. MSM CG: 27 March 2010
Colonel – US Army American Citizen GH:
Commander of the Afghanistan Regional Security Integration Command (South) DOI: August 2007 to August 2008
“For outstanding leadership and dedication as the Commander of the Afghanistan Regional Security
Integration Command (South) from August 2007 to August 2008.”
“Colonel McGrath, of the United States Army, was deployed as the commander of the Afghan Regional
Security Integration Command (South), from August 2007 to August 2008.
His mentorship of Afghan National Police forces greatly improved their
effectiveness, professionalism and, consequently, their reputation among
local citizens. His resourcefulness and dedication enhanced the capability of
Afghan National Security Forces, ensuring their integration into the
operational planning of Regional Command (South).”
Colonel Thomas J. McGRATH, MSM
Colonel Thomas J. McGrath Hails from South Boston, Massachusetts; he graduated and was commissioned as a 2Lt of Infantry
from Northeastern University in 1981. Colonel McGrath served as a rifle platoon leader in the 1001st Airborne Division (Air
Assault) from 1981 to 1985 and commanded two infantry companies in the 10th Mountain Division from 1985 to 1988. He was
the recipient of the Douglas McArthur Leadership Award in 1987.
He served as brigade assistant S3, Aide de Camp to the Division Commander and Assistant Operations Officer (G3) from 1988
to 1991 in the 10th Mountain Division. Following his attendance at the Command and General Staff College, Colonel McGrath
served as a Chief of Strategic Plans, Secretary of the General Staff, Battalion Operations and Executive Officer 5th Battalion, 87th
Infantry, Camp Commander for Operation Safe Haven (Cuban Migrants) for the US Army South in the Republic of Panama, 1993
to 1997.
Returning to the United States in 1997, Colonel McGrath served as the Maneuver Branch Chief for the Battle Command Training
Program at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He then Commanded the 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
Soon thereafter, Colonel McGrath served on the Army Staff, Washington, D.C. from 2001 to 2004.
From 2004 to 2005, Colonel McGrath deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he served as the Chief of Starr for
the Political Military Economic Effects in conjunction with the Multi-National Force Iraq (MNF-I) Staff. He then returned to the
United States and served as the Director of Quick Reaction Testing for Joint Testing and Evaluation, Arlington, Virginia from
2005 to 2007. Colonel McGrath was then deployed as the commander of the Afghan Regional Security Integration Command
(South), from August 2007 to August 2008.
Colonel McGrath’s awards and Decorations Include:
Bronze Star
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clasps
Meritorious Service Medal (Canada)
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
MINJOLLET, Yves MSM CG: 27 March 2010
Commandant – French Army French Citizen GH: 19 March 2010
Administrator of the Palace & National Museum of the Legion of Honour in Paris DOI: 2003 to 2008
Administrator of the Palace and National Museum of the Legion of Honour in Paris, France from 2003 to 2008.”
“Commandant Minjollet has made a remarkable contribution to fostering a closer collaboration between Canada and France
in the field of honours. Between 2003 and 2008, his expertise in military and civilian honours and recognition greatly
influenced and contributed to the development of a Canadian military recognition policy. The professionalism, initiative and
leadership demonstrated by Commandant Minjollet with regards to honours have contributed to a strong working relationship
between Canada and France, and are worthy of the highest praise.”
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
NAPIER, Philip Martin Lennox OBE MSM CG: 27 March 2010
Colonel – British Army – Royal Regiment of Wales British Citizen GH: 19 March 2010
Chief of Staff for the Afghan Regional Security Integration Command (South) HQ DOI: January to October 2008
“Colonel Napier, of the British Army, was deployed to Afghanistan as
chief of staff for the Afghan Regional Security Integration Command
(South) Headquarters, from January to October 2008. His
competence in synchronizing the efforts of multinational
headquarters staff ensured the development of a comprehensive
regional action plan that enabled subordinate task forces to develop
their own plans of action within the framework of a sustainable
regional peace perspective. Colonel Napier’s firm management of
resources and outstanding leadership made possible unprecedented
operational momentum and enhanced operations in southern
Afghanistan.”
Awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) as per London Gazette of 07 September 2004 was Lieutenant
Colonel Philip Martin Lennox Napier, Royal Regiment of Wales.
Lt.-Col. Philip Martin Lennox Napier was born on 29 December 1964. He is the son of MGen Lennox Alexander Hawkins Napier
and Jennifer Dawn Wilson. He married Philippa N. Rawson, Daughter of James Rawson in 1990. He gained the rank of
Lieutenant-Colonel in the service of the RRW. He and his wife have four children, Phoebe Henrietta Napier (born 1992), Isabel
Louisa Rodier Napier (born 1994), Harry James Lennox Napier (born 04 December 1996) and Poppy Napier (born 2002).
2002-2004: Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion. Responsible for a unit of 650 personnel, preparation and deployment in
a fire fighting role in the West Midlands and as an Armoured organization to Basrah City. Driving through Reconstruction and
Development initiatives such as primary healthcare, schooling and clean water supply. Training and partnering Iraqi security
forces and police.
2004-2006: Command of British Army Command and Staff Trainer and Pre Deployment Training Unit. Formulation of collective
training objects, the design and delivery of training packages and the preparation of major military units for global operations.
2006-2008: NATO Divisional Chief of Staff, Kandahar. Coordination of Political, Developmental and Security lines of operation
involving 23,000 international forces personnel from 48 nations, the UN, EU and numerous NGOs. Author of the Southern
Afghanistan Development Plan and the strategy for capacity building amongst Afghan institutions.
2008-2010: Head Service Personnel MOD. Development of personnel strategies and recruitment in MOD Head Office, Whitehall.
Responsible for the MOD Head Office Resilience Contingency Plan.
2010–2011: Infantry Chief of Staff. Coordination of Terms and Conditions of Service for Infantry
Personnel. Training Needs Analysis and construction of training plans and programmes for Combat
Soldiers.
September 2011 – Present (2 years 3 months): Promoted Brigadier and Regional Brigade
Commander, British Army, Wales
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
MILLER, Christopher D. MSM CG: 27 March 2010
Major-General - USAF American Citizen GH: 19 March 2010
Director, Plans, Policy and Strategy (J5), HQ NORAD and U.S. Northern Command DOI: 2007 to 2009
“From 2007 to 2009, Major-General Miller, of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, distinguished himself by developing
enduring staff relationships and identifying operational improvements within the North American Aerospace Defence
Command, the United States Northern Command and Canada Command. His outstanding leadership and integrity ensured
effective intergovernmental and military co-operation, ultimately strengthening the defence and security of Canada and the
United States.”
Lieutenant-General Christopher D. MILLER, MSM
Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Programs
Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.
Lt. Gen. Christopher D. Miller is Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and
Programs, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. In support of the
Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Air Force, General Miller leads the
development and integration of the Air Force's long-range plans and the more
than $780 billion U.S. Air Force Future Years Defense Program to ensure Air
Force ability to underwrite current and future national security objectives and
military strategy.
General Miller entered Air Force service as a distinguished graduate of the
U.S. Air Force Academy in 1980, subsequently earning a master's degree from
Oxford University. His staff assignments include three tours at Headquarters
U.S. Air Force in international affairs, plans and policy positions; and service
as policy adviser to the U.S. Ambassador to NATO. He has also been a
Military Fellow at (and member of) the Council on Foreign Relations; the
Director of Assignments at the Air Force Personnel Center; and Director of
Plans, Policy and Strategy for North American Aerospace Defense Command
and U.S. Northern Command.
General Miller's operational assignments include B-1B initial cadre; command
at squadron and group levels during maturation of B-1 global conventional strike capability; and command of America's only B-2
wing at Whiteman AFB, Mo. He has also served as the senior Air Force commander in Afghanistan, responsible for aircraft and
airmen conducting joint and coalition reconstruction and combat operations. The general is a command pilot with more than
2,700 flying hours in B-2, B-1 T-37 and T-38 aircraft.
EDUCATION
1980 Bachelor of Science degree in international relations and history, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs
1982 Master of Philosophy degree in international relations, Oxford University, England
1991 Master of Arts degree in national security and strategic studies, College of Naval Command and Staff, Naval War College,
Newport, R.I. ASSIGNMENTS
1. October 1980 - July 1982, graduate student, Oxford University, England
2. August 1982 - July 1983, student, undergraduate pilot training, Williams AFB, Ariz.
3. August 1983 - November 1986, T-38 instructor pilot, squadron executive officer, wing assistant executive officer and inspector
general, 82nd Flying Training Wing, Williams AFB, Arizona
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4. December 1986 - September 1987, international politico-military affairs officer, Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of the
Air Force for International Affairs, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
5. September 1987 - January 1988, B-1B pilot initial qualification training, Dyess AFB, Texas
6. February 1988 - June 1990, B-1B pilot, aircraft commander and flight commander, 28th Bomb Squadron, McConnell AFB,
Kansas
7. July 1990 - June 1991, student, College of Naval Command and Staff, Naval War College, Newport, R.I.
8. July 1991 - July 1993, air operations officer and Chief, Concepts Branch, Strategy Division, Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and
Operations; later, policy and issues analyst, Secretary of the Air Force Staff Group, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington,
D.C.
9. August 1993 - December 1996, operations officer and Commander, 37th Bomb Squadron; later, Deputy Commander, 28th
Operations Group, Ellsworth AFB, S.D.
10. December 1996 - June 1997, Air Force Fellow, College of Security Studies and Defense Economics, George C. Marshall
European Center for Security Studies, Garmisch, Germany
11. August 1997 - March 2000, policy adviser on Defense Planning, U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Brussels, Belgium
12. April 2000 - August 2001, Commander, 7th Operations Group, Dyess AFB, Texas
13. August 2001 - July 2002, Military Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations, New York, N.Y.
14. July 2002 - April 2004, Dir. of Assignments, Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph AFB, Texas
15. April 2004 - May 2006, Commander, 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, Mo.
16. May 2006 - May 2007, Commander, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, and Director, Air Component Coordination Element,
Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
17. May 2007 - August 2009, Director of Plans, Policy and Strategy (J5), North American Aerospace Defense Command and
U.S. Northern Command, Peterson AFB, Colorado
18. August 2009 - November 2009, Special Assistant to the Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.
19. November 2009 - present, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Programs, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington,
D.C.
SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS
1. August 1997 - March 2000, policy adviser on Defense Planning, U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Brussels, Belgium, as a colonel
2. May 2006 - May 2007, Director, CJTF-76 and CJTF-82 Air Component Coordination Element, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, as
a brigadier general
3. May 2007 - August 2009, Director, Plans, Policy and Strategy (J5), Headquarters North American Aerospace Defense
Command and U.S. Northern Command, Peterson AFB, Colo., as a major general
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two bronze stars
Canadian Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant 28 May 1980 Colonel 01 September 1998
First Lieutenant 28 May 1982 Brigadier General 01 September 2005
Captain 28 May 1984 Major General 01 November 2008
Major 01 January 1990 Lieutenant General 16 November 2009
Lieutenant Colonel 01 June 1993
Colonel 01 September 1998 Current as of January 2010
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
MURRETT, Robert B. MSM CG: 27 March 2010
Vice-Admiral United States Navy American Citizen GH: 19 March 2010
Director of the United States National Geospatial Intelligence Agency DOI: 2006 to 2010
”Since 2006, Vice Admiral Murrett has been the director of the United States National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, and
functional manager for geospatial intelligence. His outstanding leadership and vision have been instrumental in improving
access to and the sharing of geospatial intelligence, which has had a profound impact on safety and security both in Canada
and in the United States. His continued advocacy towards a synergistic approach to interoperability among Allied nations has
greatly contributed to the success of many Canadian Forces missions, both domestically and internationally.
Vice Admiral Robert B. Murrett, MSM Director, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Vice Admiral Robert B. Murrett was appointed Director of the National
Geospatial-Intelligence Agency July 7, 2006.
Prior to his appointment, Vice Adm. Murrett served as the Director of Naval
Intelligence from April 1, 2005 until July 6, 2006.
Following his commissioning, Vice Adm. Murrett was assigned as an afloat
intelligence officer, including Mediterranean, North Atlantic, and western
Pacific deployments aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), USS America (CV
66), and USS Independence (CV 62).
Following assignment to Defense Intelligence College in 1980, Vice Adm.
Murrett was detailed to the Chief of Naval Operations Intelligence Plot (OP-
009U) as a watch stander and briefing officer for Navy civilian and military
leaders. From 1983 to 1985, he served as Assistant Intelligence Officer for
Commander, Second Fleet. He participated in deployments to the North
Atlantic, the European theater, and Caribbean aboard USS Mount Whitney
(LCC 20) and USS Nassau (LHA 4). Between 1986 and 1989, Vice Adm.
Murrett was assigned as Assistant Naval Attaché to the U. S. Embassy in
Oslo, Norway.
In 1989, Vice Adm. Murrett reported to Commander in Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet, where he was assigned as Operational
Intelligence Officer. From 1992 to 1995, he served as Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence for Commander, Carrier Group Eight,
and deployed to the European and Central Command theaters aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Vice Adm. Murrett
also was assigned as J2 CJTF 120 aboard USS Wasp (LHD 1) for operations in the Caribbean.
Between 1995 and 1997, Vice Adm. Murrett was Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence for Commander, Second Fleet, and served
concurrently as N2 for NATO's Striking Fleet Atlantic and as J2 for U. S. Atlantic Command's CJTF 120. From June 1997 until
September 1998, he was assigned to the Chief of Naval Operations Staff as Executive Assistant to the Director of Naval
Intelligence. Vice Admiral Murrett was then assigned as Director, Intelligence Directorate, Office of Naval Intelligence in
September 1998. Vice Admiral Murrett assumed the duties of Commander, Atlantic Intelligence Command (AIC) August 12,
1999. He was responsible for the transition of AIC to Joint Forces Intelligence Command in October 1999. Vice Adm. Murrett
served as the Director for Intelligence, U. S. Joint Forces Command, from August 10, 2000 through January 25, 2002. From 31
January 2002 through March 2005, Vice Adm. Murrett was assigned as the Vice Director for Intelligence, J2, on the Joint Staff.
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Vice Adm. Murrett received his bachelor's degree in history from the University of Buffalo and master’s degrees in government
and strategic intelligence from Georgetown University and the Defense Intelligence College, respectively.
Medals of VAdm Robert B. Murrett, MSM
Defense Distinguished Legion of Defense Meritorious Meritorious Service
Service Medal with Merit Service Medal with Medal with
1 Oak Leaf Cluster Oak Leaf Cluster 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
Navy and Marine Corps Navy Meritorious National Defense Southwest Asia Service
Commendation Medal Unit Commendation Service Medal Medal
Ribbon
Unknown
Global War on Armed Forces Blue Yellow Light Blue Sea Service Deployment
Terrorism Service Medal Service Medal White Light Blue Ribbon with Oak Leaf
Yellow Blue
Navy and Marine Corps NATO Medal for Kuwait Liberation Naval Expert Pistol Shot
Overseas Deployment former Yugoslavia Medal from the
Ribbon with Oak Leaf Cluster Government of Kuwait
Meritorious Service Cross
(Canada)
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
HURLBUT, Daniel S. MSM CG: 03 July 2010
Lieutenant-Colonel – US Army American Citizen GH: 31 May 2010
Commanding Officer of an American Infantry Battalion in Afghanistan DOI: July 2008 to June 2009
“While deployed to Afghanistan from July 2008 to June 2009, Lieutenant-
Colonel Hurlbut, commanding officer of an American infantry battalion, provided
outstanding support to the Canadian Forces. Tasked with defining the combat
zone in Maywand District for the Canadian contingent, he demonstrated an
exceptional understanding of the insurgency and the region’s complex political
situation. He expertly led his soldiers in multiple counter-insurgency operations
while simultaneously expanding the Afghan government’s influence. Lieutenant-
Colonel Hurlbut’s leadership and dedication contributed to Canada’s
operational success in Afghanistan, enhancing Canadian-American relations.”
Lieutenant-Colonel Dan Hurlbut was the Battalion Commander for 2nd Battalion,
2nd Infantry, US Army, Fort Hood, Texas in 2007 and took them to Afghanistan in
2009.
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MILLER, Scott MSM CG: 03 July 2010
Lieutenant-Colonel – USAF American Citizen GH: 31 May 2010
Commanding Officer 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron USAF DOI: Sept 2008 to April 2009
OSOWSKI, Theodore E. MSM
Colonel – USAF American Citizen
Commanding Officer 451st Air Expeditionary Group USAF in Afghanistan
“Lieutenant-Colonel Miller and Colonel Osowski of the United States Air
Force commanded the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron and
the 451st Air Expeditionary Group, respectively, in Afghanistan, from
September 2008 to April 2009. Their units’ seamless integration with the
Canadian Battle Group ensured uninterrupted access to dedicated close
air support, resulting in successful operations against insurgents across
Kandahar province. Whether personally flying missions, providing advice
to the Battle Group commander or ensuring their units’ technical and
tactical excellence, Lieutenant-Colonel Miller’s and Colonel Osowski’s
efforts diminished insurgent fighting ability, saved Canadian lives and
enhanced the Task Force’s operational effectiveness.”
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
VERNEY, Jean-Michel Désiré MSM CG: 18 December 2010
Colonel – French Air Force French Citizen GH: 07 July 2010
Defence Attaché Ottawa DOI: 2006 to 2010
“Colonel Verney demonstrated exceptional devotion and professionalism in his duties as defence attaché to the
Embassy of France in Ottawa, from 2006 to 2010. Canada benefited greatly from his vast experience and knowledge,
thereby increasing military cooperation between our two countries. By organizing a wide range of educational projects
for a number of Canadian students, as well as commemorative activities for past and present Canadian soldiers, he
undeniably contributed to strengthening the ties of friendship between France and Canada.”
An Air Force Officer, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel on 01 November 2000. On 26 September 2007, he was
appointed a Member of the French National Order of Merit and raised to an Officer of the Order on 20 January 2008 while
holding the rank of Colonel.
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LUCE, Steven MSM CG: 18 December 2010
Captain – USN American Citizen GH: 29 September 2010
US Navy Defence Attaché Ottawa DOI: 2006 to 2009
“From 2006 through 2009, Captain Luce demonstrated outstanding professionalism and initiative in his
duties as the United States naval attaché to Canada. His contributions to a number of Canadian Forces
programs and projects —most notably the Canadian Submarine Program, the Joint Support Ship
Project and the Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship Project—were invaluable to Canadian naval operations and
significantly enhanced co-operation and relations between Canada and the United States.”
Captain Steven Luce, MSM, United States Navy
June 2012 – March 2013 Manager of Asset Protection - Goodwill of Southern Nevada
March 2012 – June 2012 Retail Operations Manager - Goodwill Industries of Southern Nevada
June 2009 – October 2011 Director of Operations - Project Dynamics Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada
May 2006 – May 2009 Naval Attaché U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, Ontario
April 2003 – April 2005 Chief of Staff - US Navy, San Diego, California
April 2001 - April 2003 Commander – US Navy, Jacksonville, Florida – 5 Aviation Organizations
March 2000 – March 2001 Student - U S Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island
January 1998 – February 2000 Air Officer, USS Constellation, San Diego, California
April 1995 – December 1997 Commanding Officer/Executive Officer, US Navy, San Diego, California
Pilot – S-3B Viking
2012 - 2013 US Navy - UNLV Graduate School - Graduate School Certificate, Nonprofit Management
2000 – 2001 U S Naval War College, MA, National Security and Strategic Studies
1972 – 1977 BA Geography, UCLA
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
BELETIC, Robert J. MSM CG: 13 August 2011
Brigadier-General – United States Air Force American Citizen GH: 02 June 2011
Deputy Commander Force Employment Canadian NORAD Region 1 at Cdn Air Div HQ DOI: 2009 to June 2011
“Since 2009, Brigadier-General Beletic has exhibited a high level of professionalism in his duties as the deputy commander
Force Employment and Canadian NORAD Region at 1 Canadian Air Division Headquarters. Of particular note was his
leadership in the coordination of Canadian Forces air support of both the humanitarian crisis caused by the 2010 earthquake
in Haiti, and the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver. He also worked tirelessly to ensure the closest co-
operation between Canada and the United States. His dedication has helped the Canadian Forces succeed in mission both
at home and abroad.”
Brigadier-General Robert J. BELETIC, MSM, USAF
Deputy Commander, Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Region Deputy Commander for Operations, 1st Air Division, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Brig. Gen. Robert J. Beletic is the Deputy Commander, Canadian North American
Aerospace Defense Region, and Deputy Commander for Operations, 1st Air
Division, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He oversees the execution of all Canadian
air operations worldwide and regularly serves as the Canadian CFACC. He is the
principal adviser to the Canadian Commander and assumes command of NORAD
forces assigned to CANR in the commander's absence. General Beletic is
responsible for ensuring that the region's battle staff, air operations center, flying
units, radar sensors, intelligence, and command and control assets provide airspace
warning and control, and space and maritime warning. He is also the senior U.S.
military officer in Canada and as such represents the U.S. military and his service
and is responsible for mission effectiveness and administration of U.S. Air Force
units assigned to Canada.
General Beletic graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1983. He has had
nine fighter assignments at bases in four major commands, and he is an outstanding
graduate from the USAF Fighter Weapons School. The general commanded the
20th Operations Group at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., and the 388th Fighter Wing at
Hill AFB, Utah. During staff tours, he served as the military assistant to the Secretary
of the Air Force, as a Joint Staff NATO plans officer, and as the Director of Air Combat Command's Commander's Action Group.
Following wing command, General Beletic served as a Division Chief in the Office of the Air Force Legislative Liaison, and then
as the Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Strategy Development Group.
General Beletic, an F-16 instructor pilot and airborne forward air controller, is a command pilot with more than 4,200 hours of
total flight time. He has more than 3,400 hours in the F-16, including more than 300 hours flown in combat employing rockets,
precision-guided munitions, and combined effects munitions.
EDUCATION
1983 Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
1986 Squadron Officer School, by correspondence
1989 USAF Fighter Weapons School, Nellis AFB, Nev.
1992 Master's degree in public administration, University of Oklahoma
1995 Master's degree in aeronautical science, Embry-Riddle University
1997 Distinguished graduate, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
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1997 Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va.
1999 Air War College, by correspondence
2001 NATO Defense College, Rome, Italy
2005 Congressional Operations, Government Affairs Institute, Washington, D.C.
2006 Leadership Development Program, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, N.C.
2007 Air Force Enterprise Leadership Seminar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2009 Joint Air and Space Operations Senior Staff Course, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
2009 Joint Force Component Commander Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
ASSIGNMENTS
01. June 1983 - September 1983, soaring instructor, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
02. September 1983 - October 1984, student, Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training, Sheppard AFB, Texas
03. January 1985 - July 1985, student, F-16 fighter training, Luke AFB, Ariz.
04. August 1985 - September 1987, squadron training officer and executive officer to the Director of Operations,
401st Tactical Fighter Wing, Torrejon Air Base, Spain
05. November 1987 - December 1990, chief weapons officer, 14th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Misawa AB, Japan
06. December 1990 - October 1993, flight commander & chief weapons officer, 85th Test & Evaluation Squadron, Eglin AFB, Fla.
07. October 1993 - March 1994, assistant operations officer, 526th Fighter Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany
08. March 1994 - July 1996, officer in charge, Weapons Standardization and Standardization and Evaluation,
31st Fighter Wing, Aviano AB, Italy
09. August 1996 - June 1997, student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
10. August 1997 - July 1999, Joint Staff plans officer, NATO AIRSOUTH, Naples, Italy
11. July 1999 - January 2001, military assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, Washington, D.C.
12. January 2001 - July 2001, student, NATO Defense College, Rome, Italy
13. July 2001 - January 2003, Deputy Commander, 31st Operations Group, Aviano AB, Italy
14. January 2003 - May 2004, Commander, 20th Operations Group, Shaw AFB, S.C.
15. May 2004 - May 2005, Director, Commander's Action Group, Air Combat Command, Langley AFB, Va.
16. May 2005 - July 2007, Commander, 388th Fighter Wing, Hill AFB, Utah
17. July 2007 - February 2008, Division Chief, Weapons, Legislative Liaison,
Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Washington, D.C.
18. February 2008 - June 2009, Chief, Joint Chiefs of Staff Strategy Development Group, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
19. June 2009 – June 2011, Deputy Commander, Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Region,
and Deputy Commander for Operations, 1st Air Division, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
20. June 2011 Vice-Commander, 1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern), Air Combat Command, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS to Brigadier-General Robert J. BELETIC, MSM, USAF
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Aerial Achievement Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Service Medal (Canada) - MSM
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
1983 American Fighter Aces Association Award (U.S. Air Force Academy Outstanding Cadet in Airmanship)
1984 Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Award
1989 Outstanding graduate, USAF Fighter Weapons School
1992 Test Pilot of the Year, USAF Warfare Center
1994 Aviator of the Year, 16th Air Force
1996 Lt. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault Award (USAF Outstanding Aerial Warfare Tactician)
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2001 NATO Defense College's highest rating
SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS
01. August 1997 - July 1999, Joint Staff plans officer, NATO AIRSOUTH, Naples, Italy, as a major
02. February 2008 - June 2009, Chief, Joint Chiefs of Staff Strategy Development Group, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., as a
colonel
03. June 2009 - present, Deputy Commander, Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Region, Winnipeg, Canada, as a
brigadier general
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Rating: Command pilot
Flight hours: More than 4,200 (more than 3,400 in the F-16), including 300 combat hours
Aircraft flown: F-16 (Blocks 10-50)
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant June 1, 1983
First Lieutenant June 1, 1985
Captain June 1, 1987
Major March 1, 1995
Lieutenant Colonel July 1, 1999
Colonel Aug. 1, 2003
Brigadier General July 3, 2009
(Current as of June 2011)
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
BILTON, Gregory Charles AM CSC MSM CG: 13 August 2011
Colonel – Australian Army Australian Citizen GH: 27 July 2011
Deputy Chief of Staff for Security Reform in Regional Command (South) Afghanistan DOI: July 2008 to July 2010
"For outstanding professionalism as an exchange officer in Canadian Operational Support
Command (CANOSCOM), Ottawa, from July 2008 to July 2010.”
“Colonel Bilton, of the Australian Army, was deployed to Afghanistan as deputy chief of staff
for Security Sector Reform in Regional Command (South), from April to November 2008.
His tact and statesmanship helped overcome inter-organizational mistrust and promoted
harmony in the relationship between the Afghan National Army and police. His engagement
and mentorship of Afghan leaders established exceptional synergy between coalition,
Afghan and ISAF forces. Colonel Bilton’s outstanding leadership and commitment greatly
enhanced the capability of Afghan National Security Forces in southern Afghanistan.
He was promoted to Brigadier-General and made the Director General Development and
Plans, Army, Department of Defence on his return to Australia from Canada. On 17
November 2014, he assumed the post as Deputy Commanding General – Operations of the
United States Army (Pacific) in the rank of Major-General.
Awarded Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC) as per the Australian Gazette of 26 January 2004, “for
outstanding achievement in management and planning as Staff Officer Grade One – Personal Liability, and
Staff Officer Grade One – Force Structure Review, Army Headquarters” in the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.
Awarded Member of the Order of Australia (AM) as per the Australian Gazette of 09 June 2014 in
the rank of Brigadier-General with the citation: “For exceptional service in the fields of Army
modernization as Director General Development and Plans Army, and command as
Commander 7th Brigade.”
“Brigadier Bilton has provided exceptional service to the Australian Army in the field of
Army modernization. With his systematic and methodical approach to capability he was
instrumental in developing, educating and merging through all capability decision making in
Army Headquarters and the wider Defence community. Brigadier Bilton's empathy and personal commitment
when leading disaster relief efforts as well as the management of the welfare of his soldiers and their families
have brought great credit upon himself and the Australian Army.”
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Major-General Gregory Charles BILTON, AM, CSC, MSM Australian Army
Honours and awards
Member of the Order of Australia AM
Conspicuous Service Cross CSC
Australian Active Service Medal
Afghanistan medal
Australian Service Medal
Defence Force Service Medal with 3 Clasps 30-34 years of service
Australian Defence Medal
Multinational Force and Observers Medal
NATO Medal with bar ISAF
Meritorious Service Medal MSM
Major General Gregory C. Bilton was born in Melbourne, Australia. After completing his secondary education at Melbourne High
School he entered the Royal Military College in 1983 and graduated the Royal Australian Artillery Corps in 1986. He also
completed regimental appointments as a Lieutenant and Captain in the 1st and 4th Field Regiments, the 8th/12th Medium
Regiment and the School of Artillery.
Major General Bilton has held command appointments as Battery Commander 104th Field Battery, Commanding Officer 4th
Field Regiment and Commander 7th Brigade. He has also served in staff appointments in the Directorate of Officer Career
Management, the Directorate of Force Structure (Army) and as Director General Development and Plans (Army). He has also
been an instructor at the Australian Command and Staff College.
He deployed on Operation MAZURKA in 1993 on the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) Headquarters. In 2008 he
deployed on Operation SLIPPER as Deputy Chief of Staff for Security Sector Reform on Headquarters Regional Command
South, Afghanistan.
Major General Bilton is a graduate of the Long Gunnery Course at the UK School of Artillery, the United States Army Command
and General Staff College and the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies, Weston Creek. He also holds a Bachelor degree in
Military Studies and Master’s degrees in Military Art and Science, and Strategic Studies.
Major General Bilton has been awarded the Force Commanders Commendation for his work on Operation MAZURKA in the
Sinai, a Conspicuous Service Cross for his force structure work Army Headquarters, and the Canadian Meritorious Service
Medal for his work in Afghanistan. He is also a recipient of prestigious academic honors; the Major General Hans Schlup (US)
award for excellence in International Relations and the Blamey Award (Australia) for Leadership.
Major General Bilton and his wife have two sons. His leisure interests include military history, cricket, Australian Rules Football,
Rugby and spending time with his family.
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
de DRUIF, Mart C. MSM CG: 13 August 2011
Major-General – Royal Netherlands Army Dutch Citizen GH: 27 July 2011
Commander of Regional Command South in Afghanistan DOI: Nov 2008 to Nov 2009
“For outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication as Commander of
Regional Command South in Afghanistan from November 2008 to November
2009.
“As commander of Regional Command (South) from November 2008 to
November 2009, Major General de Kruif consistently acknowledged and
promoted Canada’s contribution to allied military efforts in Afghanistan. With
compassion and respect for Canadian soldiers, he ensured their welfare and
security, and provided outstanding support to the command teams of two
Canadian task forces. Demonstrating world-class leadership, unwavering
dedication and keen operational understanding, Major General de Kruif’s
command of Canadian soldiers was exemplary and provided great benefit to
Canada.”
Major General Mart C. de Kruif, MSM
ISAF Regional Commander South
Major General Mart de Kruif was born in Apeldoorn on 1 September 1958. He began his military
career in 1977 at the Royal Military Academy in Breda. After completing his training as an infantry
officer in 1981, he held several positions at 11 Mechanised Infantry Battalion Grenadier Guards.
After completing the Advanced Military Studies course in The Hague in 1991, he was posted to
Seedorf (Germany) as G3 of 41 Armoured Brigade. In 1994, he left what had by then become
known as 41 Light Brigade to attend the Army Command and General Staff Officer course
(Lehrgang Generalstabsausbildung Heer) at the German Defence College (Führungsakademie der
Bundeswehr) in Hamburg. After his promotion to Lieutenant Colonel in 1996, he was posted to the
Operational Policy Division of the Army Staff in The Hague. After holding this position for a number
of years, he was posted to Seedorf once again, assuming command of 42 Mechanised Infantry
Battalion ‘Limburgse Jagers’. In October 2001, he was deployed to Bosnia to lead this battalion for a period of six months as part
of SFOR 11.
In 2002, by then a Colonel, he spent a year at the US Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania (USA) graduating as Master of
Strategic Studies, after which he held two different positions in the Army Staff and the Defence Staff in The Hague from 2003 to
2006. In 2006, he was assigned to the staff of the Army Command in Apeldoorn in the capacity of Deputy Director of Operations.
In early 2007 he assumed command of 43 Mechanised Brigade in Havelte for which he was promoted to Brigadier General. Until
his appointment as Commander Regional Command South, he was responsible for the training, formation and operational
readiness of the brigade for ISAF operations in Uruzgan. On March 27 2008 Mart de Kruif was promoted to the rank of Major
General. On 1 November 2008, Major General de Kruif took command of Regional Command (South), which is headquartered
at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan and comprises approximately 23,000 troops from 17 nations. After November 2009, he
became the Deputy Commander of the Royal Netherlands Army. He and his wife Esther have four children and live in
Gelderland.
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
Major General Mart C. de Kruif, MSM ISAF Regional Commander South
Medals: Commander of the Order of Orange Nassau
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SCANNELL, Paul MSM CG: 13 August 2011
Major – Royal Logistics Corps, British Army British Citizen GH: 27 July 2011
Exchange Officer in CANOSCOM, Ottawa DOI: July 2008 to July 2010
"For outstanding professionalism as an exchange officer in Canadian Operational Support Command (CANOSCOM), Ottawa,
from July 2008 to July 2010.”
“Major Scannell distinguished himself while serving as a British Army exchange officer with Canadian Operational Support
Command Headquarters, in Ottawa, from July 2008 to July 2010, where he led the creation of the Movement Control Multi-
National Integrated Logistics Unit. Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the unit’s development, Major Scannell planned
and executed two field training exercises, followed by a successful validation exercise, which allowed the unit to be declared
operational. His tenacity in seeing this project through to a successful completion has earned him praise from NATO, and his
efforts have brought great credit to Canada and to the Canadian Forces.”
In 2003, Major Scannell served at the School of Logistics, Defence Logistics Training Support Group. He headed the
Movements Division and served as the Senior Instructor in the rank of Captain. He was promoted to Major in 2004 and became
the Officer Commanding the United Kingdom Movements and Liaison Staff in Emblem, Belgium. In July 2008, he was a British
Exchange Officer with the Canadian Forces serving at Canadian Operational Support Command Headquarters in Ottawa until
July 2010.
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
TRINGALI, John MSM CG: 13 August 2011
Lieutenant-Colonel – United States Air Force American Citizen GH: 27 July 2011
Deputy Chief of Staff for Security Reform in Regional Command (South) Afghanistan DOI: 2007 to 2010
"Serving as a United States Air Force exchange officer with the Canadian Forces from 2007 to 2010, Lieutenant Colonel
Tringali was employed as the Globemaster III aircraft subject matter expert. His efforts were pivotal to the development of
continuation training of first- and second-cadre pilots. He has consistently exhibited a high standard of professionalism and
initiative in his duties, and his leadership and dedication have established a solid strategic airlift capability, which brings great
benefit to the Canadian Forces.”
Lieutenant-Colonel John TRINGALI, MSM
United States Air Force
John Tringali was educated at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University earning a BAS in
Aeronautical Science from 1989 to 1993.
He was a Student in the Officer Training Program at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida
from September 1993 to October 1994 including six weeks at Keesler AFB in
September/October. From November 1994 to April 1997 he served as the Chief Air
Traffic Control Officer at the Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona.
He than became a student pilot, JSUPT at Vance AFB in Oklahoma from May 1997 to
May 1998. He followed this with 3 months to qualify as a pilot on the C-17 aircraft at
Altus AFB and was the distinguished graduate earning the AETC Commander’s Trophy
and Flying Training Excellence Award.
He became a Wing Tactics Pilot with 437 Air Wing at Charleston AFB, South Carolina from August 1998 to September 2001. His
first assignment as a C-17 pilot was with the 17th Air Squadron.
He has served as the Assistant Director of Operations for the 10th Airlift Squadron at McChord Air Force Base in Washington
from September 2001 to July 2004. He also worked in the 7th AS, the OSS, and the Command Post at McChord.
John was the Director of the Commander’s Action Group at the 97th OG at Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma from July 2004 to
August 2007. During this time he was a Schoolhouse Instructor and an Evaluator Pilot with the 58th Air Squadron.
He served three years in Canada as a USAF Exchange Officer (August 2007 to July 2010) serving as the Deputy Squadron
Commander at 429 Transport Squadron, Canadian Forces Base, Trenton, Ontario. He assisted the Canadian Forces in
introducing the CC-155 Globemaster III into the Canadian Forces. He was awarded the Canadian Meritorious Service Medal
for this tour.
In August 2010, he became the current ORI Lead Planner at 437th Air Wing at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina and serves
as a C-17 pilot at this base
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
WHITED, Michael MSM CG: 13 August 2011
Lieutenant-Colonel – United States Army American Citizen GH: 27 July 2011
United States Northern Command Liaison Officer to Canada Command DOI: 2007 to 2010
"From 2007 to 2010, Lieutenant Colonel Whited distinguished himself as the United States Northern Command liaison
officer to Canada Command. His professionalism, leadership and integrity in developing the foundation for
improvements in continental defence, security and stability went far beyond the duties of a liaison officer. He fostered
the development of Canada-United States Combined Defence and Civil Assistance Plans, and facilitated cross-border
military collaboration in the build-up to the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver (Operation
PODIUM). Lieutenant Colonel Whited’s contributions brought great credit to Canada and the United States.”
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HOLACHEK, Jeffrey MSM CG: 07 December 2011
Colonel – United States Army GH: 24 January 2012
Chief of Staff – Canadian Expeditionary Force Command DOI: July 2009 to January 2012
“As deputy chief of staff of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Command since July
2009, Colonel Holachek, of the United States Army, consistently demonstrated
strong leadership and outstanding professionalism. He developed and employed
innovative concepts, effectively led his staff through complex operational planning,
and delivered effective plans for implementation. Colonel Holachek’s dedication and
unwavering commitment greatly enhanced the operational effectiveness of
expeditionary operations and brought great credit to Canada.”
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
CARPENTER, Raymond W. MSM CG:
Major-General – United States Army National Guard American Citizen GH: 20 June 2012
Acting Director United States Army National Guard DOI: 29 May 2009 to 2011
“In his capacity as acting director of the United States Army National Guard from 2009 through 2011, Major General
Carpenter was instrumental in enhancing the United States Army National Guard’s working relationship with the Canadian
Army Reserve. As a result of his direct leadership and intervention, training and employment opportunities for Canadian
Army reservists have been created. Major General Carpenter’s influence has further enhanced the unique relationship
between Canada and the United States, delivering considerable benefit to the Canadian Forces.”
Major-General Raymond W. CARPENTER, MSM
Major General Raymond W. Carpenter was appointed as Acting
Director, Army National Guard, National Guard Bureau, Washington,
District of Columbia on May 29, 2009. During his nearly 30 month tour
as the Acting Director of the Army National Guard, he was responsible
for the execution of a budget of nearly $40 billion in support of the Army
National Guard, over 300,000 items of equipment were procured,
100,000 Soldiers were recruited and trained, and 80,000 Soldiers were
mobilized and deployed. At the same time, the Army National Guard
supported the surge in Afghanistan and the withdrawal in Iraq. In
addition the Army National Guard responded to Hurricane Irene, the
Joplin Tornado and the BP Deep Water Horizons Gulf Oil Spill.
General Carpenter began his military service when he enlisted in the
South Dakota Army National Guard in May of 1967. He later joined the
United States Navy where he attended the Defense Language Institute
for 48 weeks to learn Vietnamese. His next assignment was at the
Naval Support Activity in Danang, South Vietnam. Upon completion of
his service in the United States Navy, he returned to the South Dakota
Army National Guard where he was commissioned in 1974. He has
commanded at all levels from Lieutenant to Colonel. In 1993, he
became the Executive Officer of the 5,000 plus Soldier Task Force
Rushmore which was a humanitarian mission in Panama building 27
kilometers of road and rebuilding 10 schools and 14 clinics. In July 1999, General Carpenter was awarded the Silver de Fleury
Medal for his work at a national level in support of the Engineer branch. He was a founding member of the Director of the Army
National Guard’s Engineer Advisory Team and went on to be the Chairman until May 2006. As the Chief of Staff and the
Assistant Adjutant General for the South Dakota Army National Guard, he was engaged at the senior leader level in the largest
mobilization of the South Dakota National Guard since World War II. General Carpenter served as the Deputy Commanding
General for the Maneuver Support Center and had a number of duties including responsibility for overseeing Joint Training at Ft.
Leonard Wood. While serving as the Special Assistant to the Director, Army National Guard, General Carpenter played a critical
role in the implementation of the one year mobilization policy, which enabled the Army National Guard to continue to mobilize
Soldiers in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. The policy was important to Soldiers, Families
and Employers because it limited the time mobilized while provided predictability to the process. General Carpenter retired on 8
December 2011 with over 44 years of service.
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EDUCATION
1975 Black Hills State College, Bachelor of Science, Business, Spearfish, South Dakota
1994 University of South Dakota, Master of Business Administration, Vermillion, South Dakota
ASSIGNMENTS
1. July 1974 - August 1974, Platoon Leader, Detachment 1, 842d Engineer Company, South Dakota Army National Guard, Belle
Fourche, South Dakota
2. August 1974 - October 1974, Student, Engineer School, Engineer Officer Basic Course, Fort Belvoir, Virginia
3. October 1974 - June 1976, Platoon Leader, Detachment 1, 842d Engineer Company, South Dakota Army National Guard,
Belle Fourche, South Dakota
4. July 1976 - October 1978, Platoon Leader, Detachment 3, 842d Engineer Company, South Dakota Army National Guard,
Deadwood, South Dakota
5. November 1978 - July 1982, Company Commander, 842d Engineer Company, South Dakota Army National Guard, Spearfish,
South Dakota
6. August 1982 - April 1985, S-4, Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment, 109th Engineer Battalion, South Dakota Army
National Guard, Sturgis, South Dakota
7. April 1985 - July 1986, Executive Officer, Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment, 109th Engineer Battalion, South Dakota
Army National Guard, Sturgis, South Dakota
8. August 1986 - August 1987, S-3, Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment, 109th Engineer Battalion, South Dakota Army
National Guard, Sturgis, South Dakota
9. September 1987 - December 1989, Executive Officer, Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment, 109th Engineer Battalion,
South Dakota Army National Guard, Sturgis, South Dakota
10. January 1990 - August 1991, Chief Internal Review, Headquarters, State Area Command, South Dakota Army National
Guard, Rapid City, South Dakota
11. August 1991 - September 1993, Facilities Management Officer, Headquarters, State Area Command, South Dakota Army
National Guard, Rapid City, South Dakota
12. September 1993 - June 1995, Battalion Commander, Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment, 109th Engineer Battalion,
South Dakota Army National Guard, Sturgis, South Dakota
13. July 1995 - June 1996, Director of Personnel, Headquarters, State Area Command, South Dakota Army National Guard,
Rapid City, South Dakota
14. June 1996 - June 1997, Student, United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania
15. June 1997 - May 1998, Director of Human Resources, Headquarters, State Area Command, South Dakota Army National
Guard Rapid City, South Dakota
16. May 1998 - June 1999, Group Commander, Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 109th Engineer Group, South Dakota
Army National Guard, Rapid City, South Dakota
17. July 1999 - January 2000, Director of Plans, Operations and Training, Headquarters State Area Command, South Dakota
National Guard, Rapid City, South Dakota
18. February 2000 - March 2003, Chief of Staff, Headquarters, State Area Command, South Dakota Army National Guard, Rapid
City, South Dakota
19. April 2003 - April 2006, Assistant Adjutant General, South Dakota Army National Guard, Rapid City, South Dakota
20. September 2004 - April 2006, Dual-hatted as the Deputy Commanding General, Maneuver Support Center, Fort Leonard
Wood, Missouri
21. April 2006 - April 2009, Special Assistant to the Director of the Army National Guard, National Guard Bureau, Arlington,
Virginia
22. April 2009 - May 2009, Acting Deputy Director, Army National Guard, National Guard Bureau, Arlington, Virginia
23. May 2009 - November 2011, Acting Director, Army National Guard, National Guard Bureau, Arlington, Virginia
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AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Meritorious Service Medal (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Commendation Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Achievement Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
(With 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
National Defense Service Medal (with 2 Bronze Service Stars)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Silver Hour Glass Device)
Army Service Ribbon
Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon (with Numeral 4)
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (with Silver Date Bar)
South Dakota Achievement Ribbon
South Dakota Distinguished Service Award
South Dakota Recruiting Medal
South Dakota Service Medal (with Service Device)
South Dakota Desert Storm Ribbon
South Dakota Distinguished Unit Award (with 1 Bronze oak Leaf Cluster)
South Dakota Unit Citation
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTIONS:
Second Lieutenant Army Reserve National Guard 29 July 1974
First Lieutenant Army Reserve National Guard 28 July 1977
Captain Army Reserve National Guard 28 July 1979
Major Army Reserve National Guard 26 April 1985
Lieutenant Colonel Army Reserve National Guard 01 October 1990
Colonel Army Reserve National Guard 01 July 1995
Brigadier General Army Reserve National Guard 01 April 2003
Major-General Army Reserve National Guard 09 December 2006
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM) FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
STULTZ, Jack Calvin MSM CG: 04 August 2012
Lieutenant-General US Army Reserve GH: 20 June 2012
Commanding General – United States Army Reserve DOI: 25 May 2006 – 09 June 2012
“In his role as commanding general, United States Army Reserve, Lieutenant-General Stultz was instrumental in
enhancing the working relationship between the army reserves of both Canada and the United States. From the
beginning of his appointment in 2006, he orchestrated the creation of training and employment opportunities for
Canadian Army reservists. In so doing, Lieutenant-General Stultz further enhanced the unique relationship between
Canada and the United States, delivering considerable benefit to the Canadian Forces.”
Lieutenant Jack Calvin STULTZ, Jr., MSM
Jack Calvin Stultz, Jr. was born in Dillon, South Carolina. He attended Davidson College in Davidson,
North Carolina, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. He played and lettered in football from
1971 to 1973.[1] Stultz entered active duty in 1974 after receiving his commission as an Engineer officer
from the Reserve Officers' Training Corps. After completing the Engineer Officer Basic Course and
Airborne School, he was assigned to the 20th Engineer Battalion, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and served as
Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, and Commander, Company B, 20th Engineer Battalion.
Stultz left active duty in June 1979 to pursue a civilian career. He also began his Army Reserve career with
assignment to the 108th Division (Infantry OSUT), headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Stultz
served in a variety of positions with the 108th Division, including Brigade Assistant Operations Officer,
Battalion Personnel Officer, Commander, Company D, 4th Battalion 108th Regiment, and Division
Assistant Operations Officer.
Stultz began his career with the Transportation Corps in February 1987 with an assignment to the 32d Transportation Group
(Composite), which was mobilized and deployed in November 1990 in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Stultz
was responsible for providing transportation support to XVIII Airborne Corps and VII Corps in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait.
Stultz assumed responsibilities as the Group Executive Officer after returning from the desert in July 1991.
He took command of the 257th Transportation Battalion (Movement Control) in 1995. The battalion deployed to the Balkans in
March 1997 in support of Operation Joint Endeavor/Joint Guard, providing movement control support for operations in Hungary,
Croatia, and Bosnia.
He took command of the 32d Transportation Group in 1998, and served in this capacity until assuming duties as Deputy
Commanding General, 143d Transportation Command in 1999.
Stultz deployed to Kuwait in October 2002 as Commander, 143d Transportation Command
(Forward), establishing initial logistics operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Moving
forward into Iraq with the initial ground offensive, he established the first forward logistics hub at
Tallil and initial rail operations at Garma, located west of Baghdad. In October 2003, he was
assigned as Director of Movements, Distribution, and Transportation, Coalition Forces Land
Component Command-Kuwait, responsible for the deployment and redeployment of sustainment
supplies for United States and Coalition forces in Kuwait and Iraq. From January to August 2004,
he was responsible for port and ground transportation operations for the largest movement of
forces since World War II, more commonly known as a "surge." Stultz returned to the United
States in August 2004 after 22 months in theater. In October 2004, Stultz was promoted to the
rank of Major General and assumed command of the 143d Transportation Command in Orlando,
Florida, which provided command and control to twelve units in the southeastern United States.
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Stultz was assigned as Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Reserve Command in October 2005. On May
25, 2006, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and became Chief, Army Reserve, and Commanding General,
United States Army Reserve Command. On June 9, 2012, Stultz relinquished command to Major General Jeffrey W. Talley.[2]
Awards and decorations
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Army Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Army Achievement Medal
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with service star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with bronze Hourglass and "M" Device
Army Service Ribbon
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon
NATO Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
Meritorious Unit Commendation
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM) FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
HAUSMANN, Jeffrey Allen MSM CG: 08 December 2012
Colonel - USAF US Air Force GH:
United States Defense attaché and head of the Office of Defense Cooperation DOI: September 2009 to January 2012
“Colonel Hausmann was the senior United States Defense attaché and head of the Office of Defense Cooperation, from
September 2009 to January 2012. His focus on binational co-operation was critical to Royal Canadian Air Force operations
and ensured that the Air Force benefitted from the information, experience and resources of the United States Department of
Defence and aerospace industry. His efforts were instrumental in the successful procurement of the C-17 aircraft for Canada
and the accompanying training of 1 600 Canadian Forces members in the United States.”
Jeff Hausmann completed the Air War College, Command and General Staff College and is a graduate of the University of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign. He was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel on 27 February 2001. He was a USAF Training and Exercise
Division Chief at the Combined Forces Command Korea and served as the Defense and Air Attaché at the US Embassy in
Ottawa from September 2009 to January 2012. After retiring from the USAF, he became a production Test Pilot for Large Cabin
aircraft at Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, Georgia.
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MILLER, Christopher D. MSM CG: 08 December 2012
Major-General - USAF US Air Force GH: 13 November 2012
North American Aerospace Defence Command USA Northern & Canada Command DOI: 2007 to 2009
“From 2007 to 2009, Major-General Miller, of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado,
distinguished himself by developing enduring staff relationships and identifying operational
improvements within the North American Aerospace Defence Command, the United States
Northern Command and Canada Command. His outstanding leadership and integrity
ensured effective intergovernmental and military co-operation, ultimately strengthening the
defence and security of Canada and the United States.”
Lieutenant-General Christopher D. MILLER, MSM
Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Programs – HQ US Air Force Washington, D.C.
LGen Christopher D. Miller is Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Programs,
Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. In support of the Chief of Staff and Secretary
of the Air Force, General Miller leads the development and integration of the Air Force's
long-range plans and the five-year, $635 billion U.S. Air Force Future Years Defense Program to ensure Air Force ability to build
and employ effective air, space and cyber forces to achieve national defense objectives.
General Miller entered Air Force service as a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1980, subsequently
earning a master's degree from Oxford University. His staff assignments include two previous tours at Headquarters U.S. Air
Force in international affairs and plans and policy positions; and duty as policy adviser to the U.S. Ambassador to NATO. He was
a Military Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations; the Director of Assignments at the Air Force Personnel Center; and Director
of Plans, Policy and Strategy for North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command. The general is a
command pilot with more than 2,700 flying hours in B-2, B-1 and T-38 aircraft.
General Miller's operational assignments include two wing commands, serving as the senior Air Force commander in
Afghanistan, responsible for Airmen and aircraft conducting joint and coalition reconstruction and combat operations; and
command of America's only B-2 wing at Whiteman AFB, Mo. He was part of the B-1B initial cadre, and commanded at both
squadron and group levels during maturation of the B-1's global conventional strike capability.
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Lieutenant-General Christopher D. MILLER, MSM
EDUCATION
1980 Bachelor of Science degree in international relations and history, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
1982 Master of Philosophy degree in international relations, Oxford University, England
1985 Squadron Officer School, by correspondence
1991 Master of Arts degree in national security and strategic studies, College of Naval Command and Staff, Naval War College,
Newport, R.I.
1996 Air War College, by seminar
1997 College of Security Studies and Defense Economics, George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies,
Garmisch, Germany
2003 Senior Executive Program, Columbia University, New York, N.Y.
2007 National Security Studies Program, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. October 1980 - July 1982, graduate student, Oxford University, England
2. August 1982 - July 1983, student, undergraduate pilot training, Williams AFB, Ariz.
3. August 1983 - November 1986, T-38 instructor pilot, squadron executive officer, wing assistant executive officer and inspector
general, 82nd Flying Training Wing, Williams AFB, Ariz.
4. December 1986 - September 1987, international politico-military affairs officer, Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of the
Air Force for International Affairs, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
5. September 1987 - January 1988, B-1B pilot initial qualification training, Dyess AFB, Texas
6. February 1988 - June 1990, B-1B pilot, aircraft commander and flight commander, 28th Bomb Squadron,
McConnell AFB, Kansas
7. July 1990 - June 1991, student, College of Naval Command and Staff, Naval War College, Newport, R.I.
8. July 1991 - July 1993, air operations officer and Chief, Concepts Branch, Strategy Division, Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and
Operations; later, policy & issues analyst, Secretary of the Air Force Staff Group, Headquarters USAF, Washington DC
9. August 1993 - December 1996, operations officer and Commander, 37th Bomb Squadron; later, Deputy Commander,
28th Operations Group, Ellsworth AFB, S.D.
10. December 1996 - June 1997, Air Force Fellow, College of Security Studies and Defense Economics, George C. Marshall
European Center for Security Studies, Garmisch, Germany
11. August 1997 - March 2000, policy adviser on Defense Planning, U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Brussels, Belgium
12. April 2000 - August 2001, Commander, 7th Operations Group, Dyess AFB, Texas
13. August 2001 - July 2002, Military Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations, New York, N.Y.
14. July 2002 - April 2004, Director of Assignments, Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph AFB, Texas
15. April 2004 - May 2006, Commander, 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, Mo.
16. May 2006 - May 2007, Commander, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, and Director, Air Component Coordination Element,
Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
17. May 2007 - August 2009, Director of Plans, Policy and Strategy (J5), North American Aerospace Defense Command
and U.S. Northern Command, Peterson AFB, Colo.
18. August 2009 - November 2009, Special Assistant to the Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.
19. November 2009 - present, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans & Programs, HQ U.S. Air Force, Washington, DC
SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS
1 August 1997 - March 2000, policy adviser on Defense Planning, U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Brussels, Belgium, as a Colonel
2. May 2006 - May 2007, Director, CJTF-76 and CJTF-82 Air Component Coordination Element, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan,
as a Brigadier-General
3. May 2007 - August 2009, Director, Plans, Policy and Strategy (J5), Headquarters North American Aerospace Defense
Command and U.S. Northern Command, Peterson AFB, Colo., as a Major-General
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Lieutenant-General Christopher D. MILLER, MSM MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two bronze stars
Meritorious Service Medal (Canada)
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Rating: Command pilot
Flight hours: More than 2,700
Aircraft flown: B-1, B-2, T-37 and T-38
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
28 May 1980 Second Lieutenant
28 May 1982 First Lieutenant
28 May 1984 Captain
01 January 1990 Major
01 June 1993 Lieutenant-Colonel
01 September 1998 Colonel
01 September 2005 Brigadier General
01 November 2008 Major General
16 November 2009 Lieutenant General
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM) FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
USAL, Siegfried MSM CG: 08 December 2012
Colonel – French Air Force French Citizen GH: 13 November 2012
Defence Attaché to the Embassy of France in Ottawa DOI: 2010 to 2012
“The binational co-operation efforts of Colonel Usal, Defence Attaché to the embassy of France in Ottawa since 2010, were
vital to the Royal Canadian Air Force’s operations. They also helped to ensure stronger ties between French and Canadian
armed forces during Canadian operations in Libya. Colonel Usal’s expertise has been indispensable for Canada and
manifestly aided in strengthening the coalition forces, of which Canada was an essential participant.”
Colonel Siegfried Usal is the Defence Attaché at the French Embassy in Ottawa. He has served as an Aide-de-Camp for the
President of the Republic of France. He was the Commanding Officer of Fighter Squadron 1/12 “Picardy”. He served as the
French Air Force Air to Air Missile Staff Requirement Manager at French Air Force Staff HQ.
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM) FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
PAGANINI, John MSM CG: 27 April 2013
Lieutenant-Colonel – United States Army American Citizen GH: 20 March 2013
Commanding Officer 1-71 Cavalry Squadron in Afghanistan DOI: April 2010 to March 2011
“Lieutenant-Colonel Paganini, of the United States Army, performed exceptionally well as
commanding officer of the 1-71 Cavalry Squadron, in Afghanistan from April 2010 to March
2011. Under his front line leadership, the squadron earned a reputation for its effectiveness
and professionalism, and established itself as a critical component of Task Force Kandahar.
Lieutenant-Colonel Paganini’s tactical acumen and drive to succeed set an example for
soldiers of all nations and were critical to the Canadian Forces’ operational success in
Afghanistan.”
Colonel John PAGANINI, MSM, United States Army
Colonel John Paganini, born in 1967 on Avenue J in Flatbush and grew up in Old Bridge, New
Jersey, rooting for the Yankees, Rangers and Giants with visits to relatives in the Bronx and
Brooklyn for holiday feasts. Like many in the military, the West Pointer lost loved ones in the
twin towers and was eager to take the fight to those who gave sanctuary to Osama Bin Laden.
He was the Commander of the Fort Drum based 1-71 Cavalry of the 10th Mountain Division in
Afghanistan and was training the Afghan National Police Force. After Afghanistan, he was the
director of the U.S. Army’s Counterinsurgency Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
He is a 1992 graduate of the United States Military Academy (West Point). He served as a Platoon Leader, Support Platoon
Leader, and S-3 Air in the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment from 1993 to 1996. After completing the Infantry Officer’s
Advanced Course, he reported to the Republic of Korea where he serves as the S-1 and Commander of ‘C’ Company, 1-506th
Infantry Regiment. He left Korea in 1998and served in the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment as the S-4 and ‘C’ Company
Commander, deploying to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2002.
He then attended Intermediate Level Education at Fort Leavenworth Kansas and then was
assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia where he served at the G3
Maneuver Planner. During OIF II, he served as the S3 for 3-7 Infantry. After returning to Fort
Stewart he was assigned to the 4th Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division. He returned to Iraq with the
3rd Infantry Division HQ to stand up the Multi-National Division Center South for surge
operations in 2007. He returned to the Ranger Regiment later in 2007 to serve as the
Regimental S-4 and deployed to Iraq twice to serve as the J4 and J3 for a Joint Special
Operations Task Force. In February 2009, he took command of the 1st Squadron, 71st
Cavalry Regiment at Fort Drum, New York and deployed to the Kandahar Province of
Afghanistan to serve under the Canadian Task Force Kandahar for one year.
On 01 January 2013, he was promoted to full Colonel.
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM) FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
HABIBI, Ahmad MSM CG: Not Gazetted
Brigadier-General Afghanistan Army Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Citizen GH: 01 July 2013 *
Commander of the 1st Brigade, 205th Hero Corps DOI: 2010 to 2011
“For his outstanding leadership and close cooperation with Task Force
Kandahar while serving as Commander of the 1st Brigade, 205th Corps. The
medal is awarded for his operational focus and commitment to development
and effective governance of his area of operations and his efforts helped bring
greater stability to the area. His courage and dedication have contributed to
the success of the Canadian Forces mission in Kandahar and fostered an
enduring bond between the ANA and the Canadian Forces.”
* Awarded by Ambassador, retired Vice-Admiral Glen Davidson and MGen
Dean Milner on 01 July 2011 in Kabul, Afghanistan
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SHAH, Ahmad MSM CG: Not Gazetted
Brigadier-General Afghanistan Army Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Citizen GH: 01 July 2013 *
Commander of 205th Hero Corps DOI: 2010 to 2011
“He was the Deputy Commander, Operations Coordination Center-Region
(OCCR) South and the medal was awarded for his work as the
commander of 205th Hero Corps in 2010-2011. Returning to active
service at the request of the Government of the Islamic Republic of
Afghanistan, he fully integrated the Canadian Contingent into the 205th
Hero Corps operations through partnered mentor teams. He enabled team
success and was a valued member of the Senior Security Partners,
consulting the Commanding General and Senior Canadian staff within
Regional Command South.”
* Awarded by Ambassador, retired Vice-Admiral Glen Davidson and
MGen Dean Milner on 01 July 2011 in Kabul, Afghanistan
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM) FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
LEONARD, Dene MSM CG: Not Gazetted
Major – United States Army American Citizen GH: 10 September 2013
Joint Task Force Afghanistan Intelligence Planner DOI: August 2010 to August 2011
“Major Leonard, of the United States Army, demonstrated leadership, initiative and professionalism as the Joint Task Force
Afghanistan intelligence planner from August 2010 to August 2011. The driving force behind the integration of several
American capabilities, he constantly sought means to increase the operational effectiveness of intelligence operations. Major
Leonard’s ability to synchronize the efforts of Canadian, American and Afghan intelligence staffs enabled the targeted pursuit
of insurgents and contributed directly to operational success.”
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BRIGGS II, Jack L. MSM CG: 22 February 2014
Brigadier-General – United States Air Force American Citizen GH: 14 February 2014
Deputy Commander 1 Canadian Air Division & Canadian NORAD Region HQ DOI: July 2011 to October 2013
“Between July 2011 and October 2013, as deputy combined/joint forces air component commander at 1 Canadian Air
Division/Canadian NORAD Region Headquarters, Brigadier-General Briggs was instrumental in the successful delivery of the
“NORAD defence of North America” mission, and of the Canadian Armed Forces’ domestic operations and international
combat and support missions. Brigadier-General Briggs’s performance has strengthened our relationship with our United
States allies and has contributed to the ongoing pursuit of our North American security goals.”
Brigadier-General Jack L. BRIGGS II, MSM, USAF
Brig. Gen. Jack L. Briggs II is the Vice Commander, 1st Air Force (Air Forces
Northern), Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and serves as the Deputy Joint
Forces Air Component Commander for U.S. Northern Command. He is the
principal advisor to the commander and assists in organizing, equipping and
operating air defense forces for aerospace warning and control in support of
the Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S.
Northern Command. These forces include the Continental NORAD Region
Air Operations Center, two air defense sectors, 16 fighter alert sites and 10
Air National Guard fighter wings.
General Briggs entered the Air Force in 1986 as a distinguished graduate of
the U.S. Air Force Academy. He has served as an instructor pilot, wing
weapons officer and chief of wing safety. He has commanded at the
squadron and wing levels. The general has extensive experience in Europe,
including his selection as the first Olmsted Scholar to Hungary. He also held
NATO staff positions as an operations evaluator; adviser to the Combined
Forces Air Component Commander during Operation Allied Force; and
executive officer to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and the
Commander, U.S. European Command. Gen Briggs has flown 225 combat
sorties in operations Desert Storm, Northern Watch, Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
Prior to his current assignment, General Briggs was the Deputy Commander, Canadian North American Aerospace Defense
Region, and Deputy Commander for Operations, 1st Air Division, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He represented the U.S. military
as the senior U.S. military officer in Canada and was responsible for mission effectiveness and administration of U.S. Air Force
units assigned to Canada.
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Brigadier-General Jack L. BRIGGS II, MSM, USAF
EDUCATION
1986 Bachelor of Science degree in history, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
1990 NATO Tactical Leadership Program, Florennes, Belgium
1993 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
1997 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
1997 Master of Science degree in international economics, Budapest University of Economic Science, Hungary
1998 Master of Arts degree in international relations, Troy State University, Ala.
2005 Master's degree in strategic studies, highest honors, Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2009 Executive Leadership Seminar, Darden Business School, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
ASSIGNMENTS
1. September 1986 - October 1987, student, undergraduate pilot training, 80th Flying Training Wing, Sheppard AFB, Texas
2. February 1988 - August 1988, student, F-111A initial qualification training, 389th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Mountain
Home AFB, Idaho
3. September 1988 - June 1992, F-111F instructor pilot, and weapons and tactics officer, 494th Tactical Fighter Squadron,
Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England
4. November 1992 - August 1994, F-15E instructor pilot; weapons and tactics officer; and standards and evaluations officer,
48th Operations Support Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, England
5. August 1994 - June 1995, student, Foreign Service Institute, U.S. State Department, Washington, D.C.
6. June 1995 - May 1997, Olmsted Scholar, Budapest University of Economic Sciences, Hungary
7. June 1997 - March 1999, F-15E instructor pilot and assistant operations officer, 335th Fighter Squadron, Seymour
Johnson AFB, N.C.
8. March 1999 - March 2001, Chief, Air Defense Weapons, and operations staff officer, Allied Air Forces Southern Europe,
Naples, Italy
9. March 2001 - August 2002, Chief of Safety, 49th Fighter Wing, Holloman AFB, N.M.
10. September 2002 - June 2003, Assistant Deputy Commander, 49th Operations Group, Holloman AFB, N.M.
11. June 2003 - June 2004, Commander, Air Force Forces, Joint Task Force-Bravo, and Commander, 612th Air Base
Squadron, Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras
12. July 2004 - July 2005, student, Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
13. July 2005 - April 2006, Director of Safety, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Ramstein AB, Germany
14. April 2006 - June 2007, Vice Commander, 38th Combat Support Wing, Ramstein AB, Germany
15. June 2007 - August 2008, Commander, 65th Air Base Wing, Lajes Field, Azores
16. August 2008 - August 2009, executive officer to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and Commander, U.S.
European Command, Mons, Belgium
17. August 2009 - April 2010, Director of Inspections, Office of the Air Force Inspector General, Washington, D.C.
18. April 2010 - June 2011, Commander, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
19. July 2011 – August 2013, Deputy Commander, Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Region, and Deputy
Commander for Operations, 1st Air Division, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
20. August 2013 – present, Vice Commander, 1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern), Tyndall AFB, Fla.
SUMMARY of JOINT ASSIGNMENTS
1. March 1999 - March 2001, Chief, Air Defense Weapons, and operations staff officer, Allied Air Forces Southern Europe,
Naples, Italy, as a major and lieutenant colonel
2. August 2008 - August 2009, executive officer to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and Commander, U.S.
European Command, Mons, Belgium, as a colonel.
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Brigadier-General Jack L. BRIGGS II, MSM, USAF
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Rating: Command pilot
Flight hours: 3,200
Aircraft flown: F-15E, F-117A and F-111F
MAJOR AWARDS and DECORATIONS
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross with "V" device
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Medal with six oak leaf clusters
Aerial Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Joint Service Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
Combat Readiness Medal with oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Service Medal Canada (MSM)
EFFECTIVE DATES of PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant 28 May 1986
First Lieutenant 28 May 1988
Captain 28 May 1990
Major 01 Sept 1997
Lieutenant Colonel 01 May 2000
Colonel 01 Feb 2006
Brigadier General 15 Nov 2010
(Current as of February 2014)
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM) FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
LITTERINI, Norman Peter MSM CG: 22 February 2014
Colonel – United States Army American Citizen GH: 10 September 2013
Deputy chief of staff of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Command DOI: July 2011 to June 2013
“As deputy chief of staff of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Command, and subsequently of Canadian Joint Operations
Command, from July 2011 to June 2013, Colonel Litterini played a critical role in the transformation of the Canadian Armed
Forces’ operational command triad into a single structure. Displaying remarkable leadership and drive, he effectively
navigated this transformation while ensuring staff focus remained on supporting operations. Colonel Litterini’s clear vision
and insight provided great benefit to the Canadian Armed Forces and brought credit to the United States Army.”
Colonel Norman Peter LITTERINI, MSM
August 2013 to present Senior Military Advisor, Western Hemisphere Affairs, U.S. Department of State
Foggy Bottom--HQ, U.S. Department of State (7 Months)
June 2011 to July 2013 Deputy Chief of Staff, J2/J3/J5/J7/J9, Canadian Joint Operations Command
Canadian Joint Operations Command, (2 years 2 months) Ottawa, Canada Area
January 2010 to April 2010 Special Advisor to the SECDEF START Negotiator, Office of the Secretary of Defense
(4 months)Geneva, Switzerland/Pentagon
September 2008 to December 2009 Mission Commander, Defense Threat Reduction Agency
(1 year 4 months)Ft. Belvoir, VA
July 2007 to August 2008 Military Assistant to the NATO SECGEN Senior Civilian Representative
International Security Assistance Force (1 year 2 months) Kabul, Afghanistan
July 2004 to July 2007 SACEUR Representative to the Russian General Staff/Strategic Affairs Group Member
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (3 years 1 month) Mons, Belgium
January 2001 to July 2001 NATO Representative for the NATO Partnership for Peace Consortium
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (7 months) Moscow, Russian Federation
August 2000 to December 2000 Liaison Officer to the First Russian Airborne Peacekeeping Brigade US Army
(5 months) Bosnia and Herzegovina
February 1998 to July 1999 Battery Commander, 82d Airborne Division US Army (1 year 6 months) Ft. Bragg, NC
February 1992 to July 1999 Field Artilleryman/Fire Support Officer US Army (7 years 6 months) Ft. Bragg, NC and
the Republic of Korea 1
Medals: Legion of Merit – Bronze Star – X – USA MSM – 9 medals – NATO bar former
Yugoslavia – NATO MSM – Canadian MSM
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM) FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
MERCIER, Denis MSM CG: Not Gazetted
General – French Air Force French Citizen GH: 29 May 2014
Chief of the Staff French Air Force DOI: September 2012 to May 2014
“Since September 2012, General Denis Mercier has shown leadership and professionalism in strengthening the ties between
the French and Canadian air forces. His openness to constructive ideas and the concrete actions he has taken in developing
a plan to consolidate the two forces are the basis for our enhanced relations. Through his efforts, General Mercier has
brought great credit to his country and the benefits of his work deserve to be recognized by the Canadian Armed Forces and
Canada.”
General Denis MERCIER, MSM
General Denis Mercier was born on 04 October 1959 in Barcelonnette (Alpes-de-
Haute-Provence). He became the Chief of Staff of the French Air Force on 17
September 2012. He is a former student of the military school in Aix-en-
Provence. He was admitted to the School of the Air in 1979 (promotion "Captain
Caroff of Kervezec"). He became a fighter pilot in 1983 and began his career on
the operational air base 115 Orange-Caritat in the fighter squadron 1/5 "Vendée"
and flying the Mirage F-1.
In 1987, he joined the fighter squadron 3/2 "Alsace" equipped with Mirage 2000 at
the 102 Air Base Dijon and was then assigned to Orange again from 1988 to
1990, within the squadron Hunting 2/5 "Ile de France". In 1990, he joined the 103
Cambrai airbase to be the fighter squadron "Cambrai" which he commanded from
1991 to 1994.
From 1994 to 1996, he was transferred to the office use of Air Force Command
combat on the 128 Air Base Metz before joining the office NATO the United
Services Staff operational planning Creil . Upon completion in 1999, it serves to
Brunssum , the Netherlands , in the headquarters of the Northern Command of
NATO.
He graduated of Joint Defense College and he took command of the air base 112 of Reims
from 2002 to 2004. After this period, he was posted to Paris in the office plans Staff of the
Army of the air, as an assistant in 2004 and bureau chief in 2005. In 2007, he was appointed
Assistant to the Deputy Chief-performance synthetic Staff of the Air Force.
In 2008 , he took command of Schools officers Air Force to Salon-de-Provence. On 30 August
2010 , he became the chief of the military cabinet of the Minister of Defence.
On 2 August 2012 , he was appointed Chief of Staff of the Air Force from 17 September
following, when he was elevated to the rank and title of General . He succeeds General Jean-
Paul Paloméros. He became the Supreme Allied Commander of Transformation (NATO) on
21 September 2015.
He has 3,000 flight hours including 182 combat missions.
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General Denis MERCIER, MSM, French Air Force
Medals:
Commander of the Legion of Honour 28 June 2013
Officer of the National Order of Merit
Medal of Aeronautics
Overseas Medal with 2 Gold Bars
National Defence Medal (Gold Grade) with Bar
Medal of the Nation’s Gratitude
French Commemorative Medal
Commemorative Medal of the Chief of General Stafff of the Slovak Armed Forces with gold disc and gold star Slovakia
Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) Singapore
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) Canada
Polish Army Medal in bronze Poland
Order of Abdulaziz al Saud, First Class Saudi Arabia
Commander of the Order of the Crown Belgium
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM) FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
HABIB HESARI, Mohammad MSM CG: Not Gazetted
Major-General – Afghanistan Army Islamic Republic of Afghanistan GH: No Entry
Commander of the Afghan National Army Training DOI: July 2012 to March 2014
“As commander of the Afghan National Army Training and Education
Command from July 2012 to March 2014, Major-General Habib Hesari
provided indispensable support to the Canadian mission. He played a
significant role in establishing a new training and education structure while
consistently providing exceptional leadership and guidance to Canadian
personnel under his command. An excellent spokesman for Canada’s
mission, Major-General Habib Hesari has eloquently highlighted the impact
of Canadian Efforts to Afghanistan’s most senior leaders.”
Medal presented by General Tom Lawson and Major-General Dean Milner.
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KARIMI, Sher Mohammad MSM CG: Not Gazetted
General – Afghan Army Islamic Republic of Afghanistan GH: No Entry
Chief of the General Staff of the Afghanistan National Army DOI: October 2010 to September 2013
“As Chief of the General Staff from October 2010 to September 2013, General Karimi
was essential to building and fielding the Army, as well as, leading the fight against
the insurgency. Throughout these efforts, his insistence on a Canadian presence
amongst his advisors put Canada’s mission in the limelight and raised the profile of
the Canadian Armed Forces among other coalition nations. General Karimi’s
outstanding performance contributed greatly to the operational success of the Afghan
National Army and was critical to the effectiveness of Canada’s mission.”
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MERZAHI, Sayed MSM CG: Not Gazetted
Command Sergeant-Major – Afghan National Army Islamic Republic of Afghanistan GH: No Entry
Afghan National Army Command Sergeant-Major DOI: May 2011 to March 2014
“From May 2011 to March 2014, Command Sergeant Major Merzahi
delivered an exceptional performance as the senior non-commissioned
officer at the Kabul Military Training Centre. In addition to the
instrumental role he played in developing the non-commissioned officer
corps, he directly facilitated Canadian readiness training, enhanced
force protection for Canadian personnel and provided Canadian
advisors with a better understanding of Afghan culture. Command
Sergeant Major Merzahi’s accomplishments had a positive impact on
Canadian operations and were critical to the rebuilding of the Afghan
National Army.”
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM) FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
BEAUREGARD, Douglas MSM CG: Not Gazetted
Chief Petty Officer – United States Navy American Citizen GH: 24 June 2015
Cyber Support Detachment Maritime Forces Atlantic DOI: August 2009 to June 2014
“As a member of the Cyber Support Detachment within Maritime Forces Atlantic from August 2009 to
June 2014, Chief Petty Officer Beauregard was indispensable to the Canadian intelligence community. A
consummate professional and skilled operator, he provided critical not-readily-available data access to
two of Her Majesty’s Canadian ships deployed to the Arabian Sea, bringing great honour to himself, to the
Canadian Armed Forces and to the United States Navy.”
Beauregard, who grew up in Dartmouth New Hampshire, is a 1987 graduate of Dartmouth High School.
He graduated from Worcester State University in 1993, and joined the Navy shortly after as a cryptologic
analyst. Beauregard was stationed in Hawaii, Washington D.C., Maryland and Halifax, Nova Scotia. He
will retire in August 2015 with 23 years of service, where he'll relocate to Charlestown, S.C. as an analyst
for Scientific Research Corp.
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DOCKTER, Bryan MSM CG: Not Gazetted
Major – United States Air Force American Citizen GH: 24 June 2015
Chief Training Officer 436 Transport Squadron for CC-130J Hercules Aircraft DOI: July 2010 to July 2012
“From July 2010 to July 2012, Major Dockter was the chief training officer at 436 Transport
Squadron, in Trenton, Ontario, during its transition to the newly acquired CC130J Hercules
aircraft. With dedication and professionalism, and despite limited resources at his disposal,
he developed and sustained a robust aircrew training program while simultaneously supporting
operations worldwide in minimal time. Major Dockter’s efforts have had a lasting and positive
impact on the development of this new capability in the Canadian Armed Forces.”
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
DUBIE, Michael D. MSM CG: 14 November 2015
Lieutenant-General – United States Air Force American Citizen GH: Nil
Deputy Commander – U.S. Northern Command, NORAD DOI: August 2012 to 2015
“Lieutenant-General Michael D. Dubie is the Deputy Commander, U.S. Northern Command,
and Vice Commander, U.S. Element, North American Aerospace Defense Command at
Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. As Deputy Commander, U.S. Northern Command,
General Dubie helps lead the command in anticipating, preparing and responding to threats to
the U.S., its territories and interests within the assigned area of responsibility, and as directed
by the President or Secretary of Defense, provide defense support to civil authorities in
response to man-made or natural disasters.”
Lieutenant-Michael D. Dubie, MSM, USAF
Deputy Commander – U.S. Northern Command, NORAD
General Dubie began his military career in 1979 in the Army ROTC program at the University of Vermont and simultaneously
joined the 150th Aviation Battalion, Vermont Army National Guard. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant, Armor Branch,
in 1981. After transferring to the Vermont Air National Guard, General Dubie held a variety of command, staff and supervisory
positions at the 158th Fighter Wing and Vermont Joint Force Headquarters. Additionally, General Dubie commanded the 447th
Air Expeditionary Group at the Baghdad International Airport, Iraq.
Before assuming his current position, General Dubie served as the Adjutant General of Vermont, responsible for commanding
units of the Air and Army National Guard. General Dubie is a command pilot with more than 2,000 flying hours, the majority in the
F-16.
EDUCATION
1982 Bachelor of Arts in Economics, University of Vermont, Burlington
1998 Air War College, in residence
1999 Master of Arts in International Relations, Norwich University, Northfield, Vt.
2003 John F. Kennedy School, Harvard University, Senior Executives in International Security, Cambridge, Mass.
2007 Capstone General and Flag Officer Course, National Defense University, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C.
2007 National Security Studies Program, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
2008 George C. Marshall Center, Senior Executive Seminar, Garmisch, Germany
2009 Combined Force Air Component Commander Course, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. September 1979 - April 1982, 150th Aviation Battalion, 86th Armor Brigade, Army National Guard, Burlington, Vt.
2. May 1982 - December 1982, Student, undergraduate navigator training, Mather AFB, Calif.
3. December 1982 - October 1983, Student, F-4 weapon systems officer, McConnell AFB, Kan.
4. October 1983 - August 1985, F-4 WSO, 134th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Burlington Air National Guard Base, Vt.
5. August 1985 - August 1986, Student, undergraduate pilot training, Laughlin AFB, Texas
6. August 1986 - November 1986, Student, Lead-In Fighter Training, Holloman AFB, N.M.
7. November 1986 - June 1987, Student, F-16 pilot training, MacDill AFB, Fla.
8. June 1987 - February 1989, Air Sovereignty Alert Pilot, 134th Fighter Squadron, Burlington ANGB, Vt.
9. February 1989 - June 1989, F-16 Operational Test and Evaluation Pilot, 422nd Test Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nev.
10. June 1989 - June 1992, Squadron Safety Officer, 134th Fighter Squadron, Burlington ANGB, Vt.
11. June 1992 - June 1995, F-16 Instructor Pilot and Flight commander, 134th Fighter Squadron, Burlington ANGB, Vt.
12. June 1995 - June 1997, Commander, 158th Operations Support Flight, Burlington ANGB, Vt.
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13. June 1997 - June 1998, Student, Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Alabama
14. June 1998 - October 2000, Director of Operations, Joint Force Headquarters, Colchester, Vt.
15. October 2000- September 2001, Director of Support Operations, attached Joint Force Headquarters, Honolulu, Hawaii
16. September 2001 - September 2004, Director of Plans and Programs, Joint Force Headquarters, Colchester, Vt.
(June 2004 - September 2004, Director Staff 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing and Commander, 447th Air Expeditionary Group,
Operation Iraqi Freedom)
17. September 2004 - April 2006, Chief of Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, Colchester, Vt.
18. April 2006 - August 2012, Adjutant General, Joint Force Headquarters, Colchester, Vt.
19. August 2012 - present, Deputy Commander, U.S. Northern Command, Peterson AFB, Colorado
SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS
1. April 2006 - August 2012, Adjutant General, Joint Force Headquarters, VTNG, Colchester, Vt., as a major general
2. August 2012 - present, Deputy Commander, U.S. Northern Command, Peterson AFB, Colorado, as a lieutenant general
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION
Retired Commercial Airline Pilot
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Rating: command pilot
Flight hours: more than 2,000 (military); more than 7,000 (commercial)
Military aircraft flown: T-37, T-38, F-4D, F-16A/B/C/D
Commercial aircraft flown: B-727, Airbus 320, DC-10, B-747-400
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with leaf cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Army Commendation Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal with bronze star
Canadian Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
1983 Distinguished Graduate, F-4 Training, McConnell AFB, Kan.
1986 Distinguished Graduate, Pilot Training, Laughlin AFB, Texas
1986 Air Training Command Commander's Trophy, Pilot Training, Laughlin AFB, Texas
1986 Distinguished Graduate, Lead-In Fighter Training, Holloman AFB, N.M.
1998 Air War College Award for Excellence, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2011 University of Vermont, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, Burlington, Vt.
2012 Saint Michael's College, Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, Colchester, Vt.
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant 16 May 1981
First Lieutenant 16 May 1984
Captain 19 July 1986
Major 03 Oct 1992
Lieutenant Colonel 03 Oct 1996
Colonel 06 Oct 2000
Brigadier General 01 Oct 2004
Major General 01 March 2007
Lieutenant General 14 Aug 2012 (Current as of July 2015)
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM) FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
HYDE, Charles Kevin MSM CG: 14 November 2015
Brigadier-General – United States Air Force American Citizen GH: 03 April 2017
Deputy Commander – 1 Canadian Air Division and Cdn NORAD DOI: August 2012 to 2015
“Brigadier-General Hyde served as Deputy Combined/Joint Forces Air Component commander at 1 Canadian Air
Division/Canadian NORAD Region Headquarters in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Between July 2013 and August 2015, he played a
key role in NORAD and in the Canadian Armed Forces’ domestic operations and international missions. Brigadier-General
Hyde’s vast experience and exemplary performance have further enhanced Canada’s role in NORAD and in the ongoing
pursuit of our North American security goals.”
Brigadier-General Charles Kevin Hyde, MSM
United States Air Force
Deputy Commander, Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Region
Deputy Combined/Joint Forces Air Component Commander, 1 Canadian Air Division, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Brigadier General Charles K. Hyde is the Deputy Commander, Canadian North
American Aerospace Defense Region, and Deputy Combined/Joint Force Air
Component Commander for 1 Canadian Air Division, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
He is the principal adviser to the Canadian Commander and assumes command of
NORAD forces assigned to CANR in the commander's absence. General Hyde is
responsible for ensuring that the region's battle staff, air operations center, flying
units, radar sensors, intelligence and command-and control-assets provide airspace
warning and control, and space and maritime warning. He is the senior U.S. military
officer in Canada and represents the U.S. military and his service, and is
responsible for mission effectiveness and administration of U.S. Air Force units
assigned to Canada.
General Hyde was commissioned in 1987 as a distinguished graduate of the U.S.
Air Force Academy. He has commanded at the squadron, group and wing levels.
His commands include the 320th Expeditionary Operations Group at Seeb Air Base,
Oman, during operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, Vice Commander
of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, Southwest Asia, and 314th Airlift Wing at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas. His senior staff
experience includes Chief, Distribution Division, Directorate of Logistics, J-4, the Joint Staff, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
and Deputy Director of Intelligence, Operations, and Nuclear Integration for Flying Training, Headquarters AETC, Randolph AFB,
Texas. Prior to his current assignment, General Hyde served as the Commander, 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
EDUCATION
1987 Distinguished graduate, Bachelor of Science degree in international affairs, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs,
Colo.
1993 Distinguished graduate, Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, Ala.
1997 Master of Science degree in organizational and human resource development, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas
2000 Distinguished graduate, Master of Arts degree in national security and strategic studies, Naval War College, Newport, R.I.
2005 Master of Arts degree in strategic studies, Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pa.
2008 Joint Professional Military Education Phase II, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va.
2009 Senior Officer Development Course, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, N.C.
2009 U.S. Air Force Enterprise Leadership Seminar, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
2010 Senior Executive Fellows Course, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.
2012 AFSO21 Senior Leadership Course, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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ASSIGNMENTS
1. May 1987 - September 1988, student, undergraduate pilot training, Columbus AFB, Miss.
2. September 1988 - February 1989, pilot instructor training, Randolph AFB, Texas
3. February 1989 - April 1992, T-37 instructor pilot, RSU Controller and Director of Operations Executive Officer, 37th and 42rd
Flying Training Squadrons, Columbus AFB, Miss.
4. April 1992 - November 1993, C-130 pilot and aircraft commander, 773rd Tactical Airlift Squadron, Dyess AFB, Texas
5. November 1993 - December 1995, C-130 instructor pilot, flight commander, and chief of standardization and evaluation, 40th
Airlift Squadron, Dyess AFB, Texas
6. December 1995 - December 1996, executive officer and C-130 instructor pilot, 7th Wing, Dyess AFB, Texas
7. January 1997 - June 1997, assistant operations officer and C-130 evaluator pilot, 40th Airlift Squadron, Dyess AFB, Texas
8. June 1997 - July 1999, Deputy Chief, Senior Officer Matters, Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB, Ill.
9. July 1999 - November 2000, Course Officer, Naval War College, Newport, R.I.
10. November 2000 - December 2001, assistant operations officer, 517th Airlift Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
11. January 2002 - January 2004, Commander, 39th Airlift Squadron, Dyess AFB, Texas (November 2002 - June 2003,
Commander, 320th Expeditionary Operations Group, Seeb AB, Oman)
12. January 2004 - June 2004, Deputy Commander, 317th Airlift Group, Dyess AFB, Texas
13. June 2004 - September 2005, Course Officer, Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pa.
14. September 2005 - August 2006, Vice Commander, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, Southwest Asia
15. September 2006 - July 2008, Chief, Distribution Division, Directorate of Logistics, J-4, the Joint Staff, Washington D.C.
16. October 2008 - August 2010, Commander, 314th Airlift Wing, Little Rock AFB, Ark.
17. September 2010 - September 2011, Deputy Director of Intelligence, Operations, and Nuclear Integration for Flying Training
Headquarters AETC, Randolph AFB, Texas.
18. September 2011 - June 2013, Commander, 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany
19. July 2013 - present, Deputy Commander, Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Region, and Deputy Combined/Joint
Forces Air Component Commander, 1 Canadian Air Division, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
20. Retired
SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS
1. September 2006 - July 2008, Chief, Distribution Division, Directorate of Logistics, J-4, the Joint Staff, Washington D.C., as a
colonel
2. July 2013 - present, Deputy Commander, Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Region, and Deputy Combined/Joint
Force Air Component Commander for 1st Canadian Air Division, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, as a brigadier general
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Rating: command pilot
Flight hours: more than 4,300
Aircraft flown: T-37, C-130E/H/J
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion Of Merit with one oak leaf cluster
Bronze Star with one oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Aerial Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Meritorious Service Medal (Canada)
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OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2005 Commandants Award for Distinction in Research, U.S. Army War College
2004 Squadron Commander of the Year, 317th Airlift Group
2000 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Strategy Essay competition winner
1995 Colonel Joe M. Jackson Award, best combat aerial delivery crew in Air Combat Command
1995 Company Grade Officer of the Year, 40th Airlift Squadron
1989 Distinguished Graduate and Top Graduate, T-37 instructor pilot training
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant 27 May, 1987
First Lieutenant 27 May, 1989
Captain 27 May, 1991
Major 01 Aug., 1998
Lieutenant Colonel 01 May, 2001
Colonel 01 Aug., 2005
Brigadier General 22 July, 2011
(Current as of May 2015)
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM) FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
STEWART, Jeffery MSM CG: 14 November 2015
Colonel – United States Army American Citizen GH: Nil
Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Canadian Joint Operational Command DOI: 2013 to 2015
“For exemplary leadership and outstanding professionalism as the Deputy Commander,
Operations of the Canadian Joint Operations Command from 2013 to 2015.”
Colonel Jeff Stewart is a Distinguished Military Graduate from Western Oregon State College,
holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Colonel Stewart earned a Bachelor of Science
degree in Military Science from the Sultan Qaboos University in Muscat, Oman, and a Master
of Arts degree in Military History from the Command and General Staff College in Fort
Leavenworth, Kansas. He also holds a Master of Arts degree in Military Science from the US
Army War College.
Colonel Stewart has conducted Peacekeeping deployments in Haiti and the Sinai, as well as
multiple combat deployments, including two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. His most
recent assignment was as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations with the Canadian Joint
Operations Command in Ottawa, Canada.
On 30 July 2015, he became the Commander of the Area Support Group in Kuwait.
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SHEARER, Eugene MSM CG: Not Gazetted
Colonel – United States Army American Citizen GH: 29 December 2015 *
Chief of the Combined Joint Logistics Branch within Regional Command South DOI: May 2010 to June 2011
“Colonel Shearer, of the United States Army, was a true
champion for Canada as Sustainment Enterprise Director and
Chief of the Combined Joint Logistics Branch within Regional
Command (South) Headquarters from May 2010 to June 2011.
Consistently employing our soldiers in key positions, he was
crucial to the Canadian Contingent’s
integration into the Headquarters and ensured
Canada received essential support during a
critical period of mission transition. Col.
Shearer’s superb leadership was vital to
operational success and helped preserve
Canada’s legacy in Afghanistan.”
Shearer retired from the U.S. Army after more
than 23 years of active duty service in October
2014. His military service included 43 months deployed in support of combat operations in Iraq and
Afghanistan and service as the chief of current operations for the U.S. Army G-4 in the Pentagon. After
retirement he became the Defense Joint Logistics Operations Center Executive Officer.
* Medal presented by Canadian Ambassador to the USA Gary Doer to Colonel Shearer and his family on 29 December 2015.
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM) FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
BUSHONG, Paul MSM CG: Not Gazetted
Vice-Admiral – United States Navy American Citizen GH: 27 April 2016
United States Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority DOI: October 2012 to October 2014
“As the United States security coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian
Authority from October 2012 to October 2014, Vice-Admiral Bushong was
the leader of a military-civilian team that included Canadian personnel.
Under his direction, the group achieved its goals, despite the relatively small
size of the unit and the numerous regional challenges it faced. With
leadership and a singular operational vision, Vice-Admiral Bushong helped to
advance Canada’s strategic initiatives, interests and credibility in the region.”
Vice Admiral Paul BUSHONG, MSM
Vice Admiral Paul Bushong is a native of Lucas, Texas, and was
commissioned upon graduation from the United States Naval
Academy in 1981.
Afloat, he has served in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets. His
operational assignments include duty as a division officer aboard
USS Memphis (SSN 691), homeported in Norfolk, Virginia; as
engineer officer in USS Omaha (SSN 692), homeported in Pearl
Harbor; and, as executive officer in USS Olympia (SSN 717), also homeported in Pearl Harbor. Bushong
commanded USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720), homeported in Groton, Connecticut; USS Frank Cable (AS 40),
homeported in Apra Harbor, Guam; Submarine Group 2 in Groton, Connecticut; and Joint Region Marianas.
Ashore, he has served as a submarine squadron engineer, as a staff officer at the Supreme Headquarters Allied
Powers Europe in Mons, Belgium, and, as the prospective commanding officer instructor at Naval Reactors in
Washington, D.C. He also served two tours on the Navy Staff in the Pentagon, and as the executive officer to
Supreme Allied Commander, Europe/Commander, U.S. European Command. He reported to his present assignment
as U.S. security coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority in October 2012.
He is responsible to the Secretary of State for assisting the Palestinian Authority to transform and professionalize its
security sector, advocating for security initiatives that build trust and confidence, and supporting whole-of-
government efforts to set the conditions for a negotiated two-state solution.
Bushong received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy. He also
received a Master of Science in Ocean Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and has the
degree of Ocean Engineer, jointly awarded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Woods Hole
Oceanographic Institution.
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM) FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
BALDUCCHI, Christophe Antoine Marie MSM CG: Not Gazetted
Captain – French Navy French Citizen GH: 27 April 2016
Defence Attaché at the French Embassy in Ottawa DOI: 2013 to 2015
“Captain(N) Balducchi demonstrated outstanding dedication and professionalism while
serving as defence attaché at the French Embassy in Ottawa, from 2013 to 2015. He played
a significant role in recognizing the service and sacrifice of past and present Canadian
soldiers by organizing a wide range of commemorative activities that strengthened the ties of
friendship between France and Canada. Captain(N) Balducchi’s contribution to recognizing
our military personnel has brought great honour to Canada.”
Medals include: Officer – Legion of Honour (France)
Officer – National Order of Merit (France)
French Cross for Military Valour (France)
National Defence Medal – Gold (France)
Meritorious Service Medal (Canada)
Captain (N) Balducchi graduated from the French National School for Advanced Techniques
(MSc), the Advanced War School, the Political Science School of Aix in Provence and the NATO
Defense College (senior course 115). He holds several medals, including the French Legion of
Honor and the French Cross for Military Valour. He is also officer of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
In the beginning of the 1980’s, he took part in several operations, such as
Operation Gladiateur off of the Libyan coast and Operation Olifant, near
Lebanon. He served on board HMCS Algonquin as a French exchange officer
with the Canadian Navy. In 1993, he joined the tripartite “Horizon” Joint Project
Office in London as a Combat systems expert within the international operational
requirement staff team. In July 1998, he participated in various operational
deployments in the Indian Ocean and in the Mediterranean such as the air
campaign in Kosovo from February to June 1999.
In 2001, he took command of the command and supply ship Var, (flag ship of the
Indian Ocean French Fleet). In 2002, he was assigned to the Plans and Policy
division of the Naval Staff in Paris in charge of surface warfare and deep strikes
before taking over the International Relations and Strategy office. On September
1st 2005, he joined the crew of the Air Defense Destroyer Forbin, (Lead ship of
the Horizon Class). He became the Commanding Officer of the Forbin from
June 2006 to July 2009 and directed all her industrial and military trials as well as her first deployment.
He was then transferred to the Joint Operations Command and Planning Center (CPCO) in Paris in July 2010, first in charge of
the strategic assessment and then as chief J3 (“current operations”), he has been involved in all recent French operations such
as in Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali.
In 2013, he became the Defence Attaché at the French Embassy in Ottawa, a post he held until 2015. In his free time, he enjoys
competitive swimming and water polo. He loves history and plays drums.
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM)
FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
RUDESHEIM, Frederick S. (“Rudy”) MSM CG: 17 June 2017
Lieutenant-General – US Army American Citizen GH:
U.S. Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority, Jerusalem DOI: January 2015 to 2017
Lieutenant-General Frederick S. (“Rudy”) RUDESHEIM, MSM, US Army
Lieutenant General Frederick “Rudy” Rudesheim was commissioned as a distinguished
military graduate from the University of Texas, Austin in 1981 where he earned a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He holds Master’s degrees in International
Relations from Troy University, in Strategic Studies from the Army War College, and in
Advanced Military Studies from the United States Army Command and General Staff
College.
He served as the Commander of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division
(Mechanized) deploying to Iraq from April 2003 to March 2004. He also served as
Deputy Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division and Multi-National Division -
Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom from February 2009 to January 2010. He
most recently served as the Commander for the United States Army - South at Fort
Sam Houston, Texas.
His previous joint assignments include a tour with U.S. Joint Forces - Korea; Director of
Joint Capability Development at the U.S. Joint Forces Command; and three tours with
the Joint Staff; the first as a Division Chief and Deputy Director for the J5, the second
as the Deputy Director for the J7, and most recently as the Vice Director of the Joint
Staff. He reported to his present assignment as the U.S. Security Coordinator for Israel
and the Palestinian Authority in January 2015.
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CITATIONS to the MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (Military) (MSM) FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS
HARMON, Jessica MSM CG: 17 June 2017
Captain – US Army American Citizen GH:
Reintegration of a Canadian Citizen held Hostage in Afghanistan DOI: December 2015 to January 2016
“Between December 2015 and January 2016, Captain Harmon demonstrated great leadership and initiative as the re-
integration specialist of a Canadian citizen held hostage in Afghanistan. She designed and implemented a psychological
support package, which laid the groundwork for the recovery of this Canadian and of future hostages. Captain Harmon’s
professionalism and dedication greatly contributed to enhancing relations between Canada and the United States.”
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PEARSON, Jesse MSM CG: 17 June 2017
Colonel – US Army American Citizen GH:
Deputy Chief of Staff, Expeditionary Operation, Cdn Joint Operations Command DOI: June 2015 to June 2017
“Colonel Jesse Pearson, United States Army, served as the Deputy Chief of Staff, Expeditionary Operations, Canadian Joint
Operations Command at NDHQ in Ottawa from June 2015 to June 2017.”
Colonel Jesse Pearson, MSM, US Army
June 2015 to June 2017 DCOS, Expeditionary Operations, Cdn Joint Operations Command Ottawa, Ontario
July 2014 to June 2015 Student, U.S. Army War College Carlisle, Pennsylvania
September 2012 to June 2014 Chief of Operations for Army Campaign Plan under G-3/5/7 Pentagon, Washington
September 2010 to Aug 2012 Commander 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Reg “Blue Spaders” Fort Knox to Afghanistan
February 2010 to Aug 2010 Brigade S3 (Ops) Staff Observer Joint Readiness Training Center Fort Polk, Louisiana
Attended Action Officer Force Integration Course
Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle Course
Joint Special Operations Air Component Course
Jumpmaster Course
Mortar Leaders Course
Ranger School
Medals Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
Bronze Star Medal
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