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Michael Wright (Canadian Army Officer)
Lieutenant-General Michael Charles Wright, is a senior Canadian Forces officer who has served as commander of the Canadian Army and Chief of the Army Staff since July 2024. Military career Wright joined the Canadian Army in 1990. After serving as commanding officer of a battalion of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, he became commander of 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group in 2017, commander of Canadian Forces Intelligence Command Canadian Forces Intelligence Command (CFINTCOM; ) is the organization that centralizes all intelligence collection and assessment capabilities of the Canadian Armed Forces. History CFINTCOM was formed in 2013 by bringing the head of defence intel ... in June 2021 and commander of the Canadian Army and Chief of the Army Staff in July 2024. Honours and decorations Source: References {{DEFAULTSORT:Wright, Michael Canadian generals Living people Canadian military personnel from Ontario Princess Patricia' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ontario
Ontario is the southernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the Population of Canada by province and territory, country's most populous province. As of the 2021 Canadian census, it is home to 38.5% of the country's population, and is the second-largest province by total area (after Quebec). Ontario is Canada's fourth-largest jurisdiction in total area of all the Canadian provinces and territories. It is home to the nation's capital, Ottawa, and its list of the largest municipalities in Canada by population, most populous city, Toronto, which is Ontario's provincial capital. Ontario is bordered by the province of Manitoba to the west, Hudson Bay and James Bay to the north, and Quebec to the east and northeast. To the south, it is bordered by the U.S. states of (from west to east) Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York (state), New York. Almost all of Ontario's border with the United States follows riv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CAN General Campaign Star EXPEDITION (GCS-EXP)
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Can may refer to: Language * A verb for ability * A verb for probability Containers * A container used for food preservation in canning ** Aluminum can ** Drink can ** Steel and tin cans * Trash can * Oil can * Petrol can Music * Can (band), West Germany, 1968 ** ''Can'' (album), 1979 * Can (South Korean band) Abbreviations *Canada, a country *Cantoris, side of a church or choir Other * Can (name), Turkish and Circassian given name and surname * Can (verb) * Canning of food * River Can, Essex, UK * Tomato can (sports idiom) See also * CAN (other) * Cann (other) * Cans (other) * Kan (other) * Can-can (other) The can-can is a dance. Can-Can may also refer to: * Can Can (band), American punk rock band * ''Can-Can'' (musical), a 1953 musical ** ''Can-Can'' (film), based on the musical * Can Can, fragrance designed by Paris Hilton * "Galop Infernal", ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal
The Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal (CPSM; ) is a service medal created on October 21, 1999, to recognize the contributions of all Canadian peacekeepers towards the ultimate goal of peace, after the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations was awarded that year's Nobel Peace Prize. The inaugural presentation was made on September 6, 2000. History In 1988, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to United Nations Peacekeepers, in recognition of their efforts over more than 50 years to establish and maintain peace. This act inspired the creation of the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal, its purpose being to recognize all Canadians, including serving and former members of the Canadian Forces, members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, other police services, and Canadian civilians, who contributed to peace on certain missions. Some time was involved in getting the medal to the presentation stage, but, as with the creation of any major honour or award, the approval of this ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operational Service Medal (Canada)
The Operational Service Medal () is a campaign medal created in 2010 by the Monarchy of Canada, Canadian monarch-Queen-in-Council, in-Council to recognize members of the Canadian Forces, allied forces, Canadian police officers, or Canadian civilians working for the Canadian Forces who had directly participated in any military campaign under Canadian or allied command. It is, within the Orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, Canadian system of honours, the lowest of the Canadian order of precedence (decorations and medals)#War and operational service medals, war and operational service medals. Design The Operational Service Medal is in the form of a diameter cupronickel, cupro-nickel Disk (mathematics), disc with, on the obverse, the words ''ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA'' (Latin language, Latin abbreviation for: Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen) and ''CANADA'' separated by small Maple leaf, maple leaves and surrounding an effigy of Monarchy of Canada, Queen Elizabeth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Service Medal (Canada)
The General Service Medal (GSM; ) is a service medal of Canada established by Queen Elizabeth II in March 2004 and presented for the first time on 29 November 2004. It is awarded to members of the Canadian Forces, or members of allied forces, for deployment outside of Canada with Canadian Forces, though not necessarily in a theater of operations, to provide direct support, on a full-time basis, to operations in the presence of an armed enemy. History The medal was initially only awarded with one ribbon. Bars were to be attached to denote the area or mission which qualified for recognition. These two bars were titled "ALLIED FORCE" and "ISAF+FIAS". In 2009, the GSM was modified to abolish the existing system of bars. These bars were replaced with ribbons denoting specific a theater or service. This allows the use of bars to recognize multiple rotations when appropriate. As a result, recipients of the original GSM with the ALLIED FORCE bar must remounted their medal without the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Campaign Star
The General Campaign Star () is a campaign medal created in 2004 by the Canadian monarch- in-Council to recognize members of the Canadian Armed Forces who had directly participated in any military campaign under Canadian or allied command. It is, within the Canadian system of honours, the sixth highest of the war and operational service medals. Design The General Campaign Star is in the form of a four-point compass rose with, on the obverse, a wreath of maple leaves surrounding a superimposed composition of two crossed swords (representing the Canadian Army), an anchor (symbolizing the Royal Canadian Navy), and a soaring eagle (representing the Royal Canadian Air Force), all surmounted by a St. Edward's Crown, evoking the sovereign's roles as both fount of honour and Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces. On the reverse is a space for engraving the recipient's name and rank between the reigning monarch's royal cypher topped by another crown above and a sprig of three m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meritorious Service Medal
A Meritorious Service Medal is an award presented to denote acts of meritorious service, and sometimes gallantry, that are worthy of recognition. Notable medals with similar names include: Singapore *Pingat Jasa Gemilang, or Meritorious Services Medal, awarded to civilians in Singapore *Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) (Meritorious Services Medal (Military)) from Singapore South Africa * Meritorious Service Medal (Cape of Good Hope) * Meritorious Service Medal (Natal) *Meritorious Service Medal (South Africa) United States * Coast and Geodetic Survey Meritorious Service Medal, an award of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey *Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medal, an award of the United States Merchant Marine *Meritorious Civilian Service Award *Meritorious Service Medal (United States) * Meritorious Service Medal (Vietnam) *Public Health Service Meritorious Service Medal Other countries * Meritorious Service Medal (Australia), awarded 1902–1975 * Medal of Military ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of Military Merit (Canada)
The Order of Military Merit () is a military decoration, military honour for merit that is, within the Canadian system of honours, the second highest order (honour), order administered by the Governor in Council on behalf of the Canadian monarch. Created in 1972 to replace a grouping within the Order of Canada, the order was established to recognize members of the Canadian Forces—either regular or reserve personnel—who have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty, achieving conspicuous merit and exceptional military service. The three tiers of the order are Commander, Officer, and Member; deserving non-Canadians may also receive honorary appointments to the order. Grades and precedence The Canadian monarch—at present —is seen as the fount of honour and is thus at the apex of the Order of Military Merit as its sovereign, followed by the Governor General of Canada, governor general of Canada who serves as the fellowship's chancellor, and the Chief of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
QEII Diamond Jubilee Medal Ribbon
''Queen Elizabeth 2'' (''QE2'') is a retired British ocean liner. Built for the Cunard Line, the ship was operated as a transatlantic liner and cruise ship from 1969 to 2008. She was laid up until converted into a floating hotel, operating since 18 April 2018 in Dubai. ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' plied the route from her home port of Southampton, UK, to New York, United States. She served as the flagship of the line from 1969 until she was succeeded by the in 2004. ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' was designed in Cunard's offices in Liverpool and Southampton and built in Clydebank, Scotland. She was refitted with a modern diesel powerplant in 1986–87. ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' retired from active Cunard service on 27 November 2008, and was acquired by the private equity arm of Dubai World, which planned to begin conversion of the vessel to a 500-room floating hotel moored at the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Due to the 2008 financial crisis, the ship was laid up at Dubai Drydocks and later Mina Rashi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NATO Medal Yugoslavia Ribbon Bar
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO ; , OTAN), also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental transnational military alliance of 32 member states—30 European and 2 North American. Established in the aftermath of World War II, the organization implements the North Atlantic Treaty, signed in Washington, D.C., on 4 April 1949. NATO is a collective security system: its independent member states agree to defend each other against attacks by third parties. During the Cold War, NATO operated as a check on the threat posed by the Soviet Union. The alliance remained in place after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact, and has been involved in military operations in the Balkans, the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa. The organization's motto is . The organization's strategic concepts include deterrence. NATO's main headquarters are located in Brussels, Belgium, while NATO's military headquarters are near Mons, Belgium. The alliance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
