Canadian Armed Forces personnel depart for Operation IMPACT

News Release

April 24, 2015

OTTAWA — Approximately 120 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel deployed today to replace personnel currently serving overseas as part of Op IMPACT, the CAF’s contribution to the Middle East Stabilization Force.

The departure of personnel drawn from bases across the country is part of an ongoing rotation of troops that supports Canada’s continuing operations while allowing deployed troops to return home.

Quick Facts

Cheryl Gallant, Member of Parliament for Renfrew Nipissing-Pembrooke, and Colonel David Lowthian, Commander of 8 Wing Canadian Forces Base Trenton, were present as approximately 95 personnel embarked at 8 Wing Trenton for the departure.
After departing Trenton, the aircraft made a stop at 3 Wing Bagotville to pick-up an additional 25 personnel.
The relief in place began in mid-April and will continue rotating personnel until approximately mid-June.
Operation IMPACT is the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) contribution to the Middle East Stabilization Force – the military mission of the international coalition against ISIS.
Approximately 600 CAF personnel are deployed as part of Joint Task Force-Iraq (JTF-I), which includes various staff, support elements, and an air task force.
On March 30, 2015, the CAF mission was formally extended for up to 12 months and its mission expanded to authorize the conduct of airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria.

Quotes

“Canadian Armed Forces personnel are battle hardened and respected worldwide as an agile and versatile force. Today, as another group departs Canada to stand alongside our Allies against ISIS brutality, we can take pride they represent Canada’s most solemn commitment to this vital effort.”
Jason Kenney, Minister of National Defence

“8 Wing Trenton takes pride in being the hub of Canada’s air mobility operations and the gateway for the Canadian Armed Forces’ deployed operations. We thank the military families for their support and we’re truly proud of our troops for their professionalism and dedication to this mission.”
Colonel David Lowthian, Commander of 8 Wing Canadian Forces Base Trenton

Associated Links

Photos of the arrivals will be posted to: www.combatcamera.forces.gc.ca/site/default.asp

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Contacts

Lauren Armstrong
Press Secretary to the Minister of National Defence
Office of the Minister at the Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-3100

Media Relations
Department of National Defence
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