Canadian Armed Forces personnel return from Operation IMPACT

News Release

April 22, 2015

Wing Commander Colonel Iain S. Huddleston (right) and Wing Chief Warrant Officer Pierrot Jetté (second from right) along with much of the Command Team, welcome home members of 14 Wing Greenwood returning from Operation IMPACT in the Middle East.
Photo: Corporal Don Kirkwood

OTTAWA - Approximately 125 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel returned home last night aboard a CC-150 Polaris aircraft from Operation IMPACT, the CAF’s contribution to the Middle East Stabilization Force, the military mission of the international coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The personnel, who have been deployed since the Operation IMPACT began in October 2014, were returned to their bases at 14 Wing Greenwood, N.S., 8 Wing Trenton, Ont., and 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alta.

Quick Facts

The ongoing relief in place (RIP) allows the CAF to replenish its forces by deploying a new rotation of service members, allowing those currently deployed to return home.
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

“I am proud to welcome home these fine Canadians. Their work during the past six months will serve as the foundation for Canada’s ongoing contribution and commitment to the global fight against ISIS. These members of the Canadian Armed Forces represent and defend Canada’s values and our nation extends its thanks.”
Jason Kenney, Minister of National Defence

“I am always pleased to see the safe return home of our personnel after a long deployment. They and their families sacrifice a great deal for our country and we are forever grateful. Likewise, we are mindful of those who are just beginning their deployments as well. They can rest knowing that we will take care of their families at home so they can take care of the mission overseas.”
Lieutenant-General Yvan Blondin, Commander Royal Canadian Air Force

Associated Links

Operation IMPACT

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

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