RIMPAC - Day 3
His Excellency presented the Meritorious Service Medal (Military Division) to Chief Petty Officer 1st Class David Sydney Tobias. Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Tobias’ professionalism, technical expertise and leadership were instrumental in developing the Tactical Data Link Common Operating Picture for Operation Podium, the Canadian Forces’ contribution to supporting the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver. From 2008 to 2010, he successfully integrated Canadian and American platform data links to produce the common operating picture for both Joint Task Force Games and the Canadian NORAD Region. This framework greatly helped to facilitate information transfer and improved communications throughout this important operation.
Sun, 07/22/2012 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2012-0381-001
His Excellency and General Natynczyk addressed the crew on deck.
Sun, 07/22/2012 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2012-0381-004
On the morning of July 22, His Excellency had breakfast on board Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ottawa.
Sun, 07/22/2012 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2012-0381-006
He had the opportunity to meet and talk with sailors during breakfast.
Sun, 07/22/2012 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2012-0381-008
HMCS Ottawa is one of the ships participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 joint and combined multinational force exercise. This exercice involves more than 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft, as well as 25 000 personnel from 22 participating nations.
Sun, 07/22/2012 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2012-0381-009
Commander Scott Van Will of HMCS Ottawa salutes the Governor General and the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Walt Natynczyk.
Sun, 07/22/2012 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2012-0381-010
Among other promotions, His Excellency and General Natynczyk promoted Leading Seaman Mann.
Sun, 07/22/2012 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2012-0381-011