Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2014-02-20
Invested on: 2014-05-08
As Chief of the General Staff from October 2010 to September 2013, General Karimi was essential to building and fielding the Army, as well as, leading the fight against the insurgency. Throughout these efforts, his insistence on a Canadian presence amongst his advisors put Canada’s mission in the limelight and raised the profile of the Canadian Armed Forces among other coalition nations. General Karimi’s outstanding performance contributed greatly to the operational success of the Afghan National Army and was critical to the effectiveness of Canada’s mission.