Canadian Forces Change of Command Ceremony
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presented the Meritorious Service Cross (Military Division) to retired U.S. Brigadier-General Leslie Lawrence Fuller during a private ceremony. Brigadier-General Leslie Lawrence Fuller, M.S.C. (Retired) Huntsville, Alabama and Covington, Georgia, United States of America Meritorious Service Cross (Military Division) Retired Brigadier-General Fuller was deployed as the chief of staff of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan, from February to August 2004. He was instrumental in the execution of intelligence-driven operations and for optimizing the strategic effects of ISAF in Afghanistan. His professional knowledge and exceptional dedication forged the essential relationships between ISAF, international partners and senior leaders of the Afghan government. Brigadier-General Fuller’s outstanding performance under demanding circumstances has brought international praise and acclaim to the Canadian Forces and to Canada.
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-0232-002
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over the change of command ceremony which transfered command of the Canadian Forces from General Rick Hillier to General Walt Natynczyk.
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-0232-057
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over the change of command ceremony which transfered command of the Canadian Forces from General Rick Hillier to General Walt Natynczyk.
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-0232-056
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over the change of command ceremony which transfered command of the Canadian Forces from General Rick Hillier to General Walt Natynczyk.
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-0232-052
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over the change of command ceremony which transfered command of the Canadian Forces from General Rick Hillier to General Walt Natynczyk.
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-0232-049
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over the change of command ceremony which transfered command of the Canadian Forces from General Rick Hillier to General Walt Natynczyk.
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-0232-046
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over the change of command ceremony which transfered command of the Canadian Forces from General Rick Hillier to General Walt Natynczyk.
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-0232-042
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over the change of command ceremony which transfered command of the Canadian Forces from General Rick Hillier to General Walt Natynczyk.
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-0232-032
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over the change of command ceremony which transfered command of the Canadian Forces from General Rick Hillier to General Walt Natynczyk.
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-0232-031
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over the change of command ceremony which transfered command of the Canadian Forces from General Rick Hillier to General Walt Natynczyk.
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-0232-028
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over the change of command ceremony which transfered command of the Canadian Forces from General Rick Hillier to General Walt Natynczyk.
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-0232-011
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presented the Meritorious Service Cross (Military Division) to retired U.S. Brigadier-General Leslie Lawrence Fuller, and the Meritorious Service Medal to British Colonel Andrew David Hawkesford Budd, in a private ceremony.
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-0232-005
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presented the Meritorious Service Medal to British Colonel Andrew David Hawkesford Budd, during a private ceremony. Colonel Andrew David Hawkesford Budd, M.S.M. Brussels, Belgium Meritorious Service Medal (Military Division) Colonel Budd was deployed as chief of operations in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Headquarters in Afghanistan, from February to August 2004. A strategic-level visionary, he overcame serious obstacles and set the conditions for the successful conduct of voter registration and presidential elections. Throughout this demanding tour in a volatile operational environment, he worked tirelessly and selflessly to enhance intelligence-driven security missions and counter-narcotic activities that were vital to the NATO expansion into northern Afghanistan. Colonel Budd’s devotion to duty and relentless effort have brought great honour to the Canadian Forces, to Canada and to NATO.
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-0232-003
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over the change of command ceremony which transfered command of the Canadian Forces from General Rick Hillier to General Walt Natynczyk.
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2008-0232-061