Rank: Major
Major Metaxas-Mariatos is recognized for his outstanding performance as Deputy Chief Operations Officer in the Intelligence Division of Headquarters International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Kabul, Afghanistan. Recognizing that the successful execution of Commander ISAF’s campaign plan relied on the conduct of intelligence-driven operations at the tactical level, he assertively pursued all possible avenues to provide the required support. As the central operations officer, he personally placed himself in harm’s way, demonstrating uncommon fortitude in the conduct of his duty. His performance under demanding and hazardous operational conditions was exemplary and brought great honour to the Canadian Forces and to Canada.