Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2009-11-19
Invested on: 2009-11-26
Co-recipient: Lieutenant-Colonel Scott Miller, M.S.M.
Lieutenant-Colonel Miller and Colonel Osowski of the United States Air Force, commanded the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron and the 451st Air Expeditionary Group, respectively, in Afghanistan, from September 2008 to April 2009. Their units’ seamless integration with the Canadian Battle Group ensured uninterrupted access to dedicated close air support, resulting in successful operations against insurgents across Kandahar province. Whether personally flying missions, providing advice to the Battle Group commander or ensuring their units’ technical and tactical excellence, Lieutenant-Colonel Miller’s and Colonel Osowski’s efforts diminished insurgent fighting ability, saved Canadian lives and enhanced the Task Force’s operational effectiveness.