VISIT TO N.L. - 5 Wing Goose Bay
A Guard of Honour welcomed the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada upon her arrival to Happy Valley - Goose Bay Airport.
Sat, 08/21/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Evan Kuelz, Rideau Hall GG2010-0434-002
Her Excellency was welcomed by Minister of Labrador Affairs, The Honourable John Hickey (left) and the Mayor of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, His Honour Leo Abbass (right).
Sat, 08/21/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Evan Kuelz, Rideau Hall GG2010-0434-001
Their Excellencies were greeted by 5 Wing Commander LCol Fleming to 5 Wing Goose Bay.
Sat, 08/21/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Evan Kuelz, Rideau Hall GG2010-0434-003
5 Wing Goose Bay is an air base conducting a wide variety of operations including both joint and combined training. Strategically located on the northeast coast of Canada, the base plays a key role in protecting the sovereignty of Canada and the air defence of North America.
Sat, 08/21/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Evan Kuelz, Rideau Hall GG2010-0434-004
Her Excellency addressed a few words to the Military and Civil staff and their families who gathered for the occasion.
Sat, 08/21/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Evan Kuelz, Rideau Hall GG2010-0434-005
Following her brief remarks, the Governor General met with some of the families that attended the event.
Sat, 08/21/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Evan Kuelz, Rideau Hall GG2010-0434-006