Operation PROJECTION Media Opportunity 

Media advisory

December 7, 2018 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

Media are invited to participate in a telephone conference interview with the Commanding Officer of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Calgary and the Officer in Command of Naval Replenishment Unit (NRU) Asterix.

The ships are currently deployed on Operation PROJECTION, the Canadian Armed Forces’  effort to further strengthen Canada’s relations with foreign navies and other international security partners in the Asia-Pacific region through training, exercies and engagements.

Who:   Commander Blair Saltel, Commanding Officer of HMCS Calgary; and

Lieutenant-Commander James Classen, Officer in Command of NRU Asterix

When: On Tuesday, December 11, 2018, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m EDT.

What: Telephone conference interview.

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Notes to editor / news director

Media are asked to contact the Media Relations Office to confirm their participation. 

Contacts

Media Relations Office
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-2353
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca 

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