Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony for outstanding members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

The Order of Military Merit is a central element of the Canadian Honours System that also includes the Order of Canada, the Meritorious Service Decorations, the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers and Decorations for Bravery.

All recipients share a desire to help others, to achieve excellence and to contribute to their communities and to Canada.

Recipient Major-General Joseph Paul Alain Pelletier, O.M.M., M.S.M., C.D. Deputy Commander North American Aerospace Defence Command Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America

Recipient Colonel Marie-Christine Eliane Harvey, O.M.M., C.D. Canadian Army Headquarters Ottawa, Ontario

Recipient Lieutenant-Colonel Angela Joyce Thomas, O.M.M., C.D. 404 Long Range Patrol and Training Squadron Greenwood, Nova Scotia

Recipient Ranger Kimberly Ann Andersen, M.M.M., C.D. 5th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador

Recipient Warrant Officer Derek Wayne Holmstead, M.M.M., C.D. Canadian Forces Base Kingston Kingston, Ontario

Recipient Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Shawn Michael Kent, M.M.M., C.D. Office of the Assistant Deputy Minister (Public Affairs) Ottawa, Ontario