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Lieutenant General Peter Devlin, Chief of the Land Staff and the Army Regimental Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer Giovanni Moretti visit the Canadian troops deployed to southern Afghanistan. They took that opportunity to highlight the work the Canadian Army has done, and to receive feedback from the troops.
Task Force Kandahar will continue robust security operations in conjunction with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Afghan National Security Forces, and its coalition and civilian partners in order to eliminate insurgent violence and set the conditions for successful and sustainable governance, development and peace in southern Afghanistan. (Canadian Forces Image Number AR2011-0142-020 By Cpl. Tina Gillies with Roto 10, Task Force Kandahar, Afghanistan)

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Master Corporal John Richards, a member of 2nd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment, commands a LAV III Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) around the Sydney airport airfield talking visitors to the show for a 5 min ride.
This fast, well-armed LAV III is a state-of-the-art troop carrier that will serve the needs of mounted infantry well into the new century. The vehicle is well protected and can be used day and night, in all weather conditions, in battlefield smoke and on most types of terrain. Capable of speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour on roads, the LAV III will give the commander many more options in both combat and non-combat situations.
Part of the Cape Breton Heritage Festival, “Show of Force Weekend ~ Cape Breton Air Show” was held from June 3 to 5 at venues in and around Sydney, Nova Scotia.
The JA Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport was buzzing with excitement with the Air Show, featuring the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the CF SkyHawks Parachute Team, a CF-18 Hornet fighter jet aerial demo, a Seaking and Cormorant helicopter and a C130 Hercules and Aurora aircraft. (Canadian Forces Image Number LH2011-004-004
By WO Jerry Kean/LFAA HQ PA)

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Canadian Forces vehicles drive southbound on Highway 1 towards Kandahar Airfield in the last CF convoy from Camp Julien in Kabul, Afghanistan.
With the handover of Camp Julien to the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on November 29 2005, this convoy was the last to transport equipment, supplies and personnel to Kandahar from Camp Julien. The Canadian presence at Kandahar Airfield continues to grow so that by February 2006, there will be a brigade level headquarters and a 2000-strong task force.
After the Afghan National Assembly and Provincial Council elections, the Canadian Forces completed their mandate in Kabul in October 2005. Canada continues its strong defence commitment to Afghanistan by concentrating Canadian Forces personnel and equipment to the Kandahar region. (Canadian Forces Image Number IS2005-0516/By MCpl Robert Bottrill, Canadian Forces Combat Camera)

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Members of the QRF ensure the readiness of their equipment for the next call out. (Photo: Canadian Army)

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In a training simulation, a Canadian patrol is attacked using an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) while passing through the village of Ertebat Shar during Exercise MAPLE GUARDIAN at the Fort Irwin National Training Center in California.
Task Force 1-10 comprised the 1st Battalion, 1 RCR BG, the Provincial Reconstruction Team, the Operational Mentor and Liaison Team, and the National Support Element.
Approximately 3,700 soldiers participated in the exercise, supporting elements from 2 CMBG and other units across Canada. Ex MAPLE GUARDIAN is a major military training event designed to confirm the readiness of TF 1-10, which will be deploying to Afghanistan in the spring of 2010. (Canadian Forces Image Number LK2010-002-039d/
By Sgt Lance Wade, Photojournalist with the 36 CBG Public Affairs)

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Two Amphibious Assault Vehichles (AAVP7 RAMRS) prepare to board HMAS Kanimbla with a Landing Craft Air Cushion in the background. Crewman of the AAV 112 are Corporal Burbage, Sergeant Guerrero and Lance-Corporal Sanderson. Mid Caption; Fox Company Embarked Forces consisting of United States Marine Corps, Royal Candian Regiment and Indonesian Marine Corp disembarked from HMAS Kanimbla via Amphibious Assault Vehichles (AAVP7 RAMRS) with a successful return of all AAVs to HMAS Kanimbla as part of the second phase of Exercise RIMPAC 2010. The Australian Defence Force’s largest international maritime exercise, Exercise Rim-of-the-Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 has commenced in Hawaii. RIMPAC is designed to test interoperability with 14 Pacific Rim nations. Approximately 1200 ADF personnel will be participating. This year marks the 22nd RIMPAC. It will be hosted by the US Third Fleet over a five weeks. (Photo: Australia DoD)

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AAVP7 Amphibious assault vehicle carries Australian soldiers and Unites States Marines to the weapons range at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii for the "live fire" phase of the amphibious assault. Members of 2 RAR (BCoy) take part in a mechanised assault at Kaneohe Bay to wrap up the amphibious evolution of RIMPAC 2010. The Australians came ashore from USS Cleveland before travelling to the range in Amphibious Assault Vehicles driven by the US Marine Corps. (Photo: Australia DoD)

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United States Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) travel from HMAS TOBRUK to the beach during RIMPAC 2008. The Amphibious Task Group conducted AAV beach landing exercises from HMAS TOBRUK to the beach on Kauai in Hawaii during the exercise. (Photo: Australia DoD)

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HMAS Kanimbla and the Combat Assault Company, a unit of the United States Marine Corps successfully launched and recovered Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVP7 RAMRS) whilst anchored off the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. This is the first time an amphibious vehicle of this type has been launched from an Royal Australian Navy Landing Platform Amphibious ship. The AAVP7 RAMRS joined HMAS Kanimbla whilst alongside in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii prior to the sea phase of Exercise RIMPAC 2010. Mid caption: HMAS Kanimbla is currently operating off the coast of Hawaii as part of the Exercise RIMPAC 2010 sea phase. Infantry and Marines from Canada, the United States and Indonesia are embarked on the ship for the first phase of the exercise. The Australian Defence Force’s largest international maritime exercise, Exercise Rim-of-the-Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 has commenced in Hawaii. RIMPAC is designed to test interoperability with 14 Pacific Rim nations. Approximately 1200 ADF personnel will be participating. This year marks the 22nd RIMPAC. It will be hosted by the US Third Fleet over a five week period, finishing on the 1st August 2010. (Photo: Australia DoD)

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An Amphibious Assault Vehicle disembarks the ship from the stern door onboard HMAS TOBRUK heading out into the harbour towards the USS Missouri. United States Marines load up their Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) with their equipment and packs on the tank deck of HMAS TOBRUK, before loading personnel and disembarking through the stern door. HMAS TOBRUK berthed alongside Hotel Pier at Pearl Harbour Naval Station to disembark United States Marine AAVs and personnel as part of the sea phase of exercise RIMPAC 2008. (Photo: Australia DoD)

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An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) launches from the ship's well deck during a mock amphibious landing. The landing is part of Exercise Foal Eagle, an annual joint and combined field training and maritime exercise between U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) armed forces. The exercise is designed to strengthen relationships and improve interoperability between the two nations through real world training scenarios. *U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class James Davis/RELEASED)

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Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) pilot an amphibious assault vehicle towards the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9), not pictured. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

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An amphibious assault vehicle assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) disembarks the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

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An amphibious assault vehicle assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) disembarks the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

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An amphibious assault vehicle assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) enters the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

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Amphibious assault vehicles from Marine Battalion Landing Team 12 (BLT 12) transit to the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during amphibious assault vehicle training operations. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group is conducting training exercises in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis J. Kuykendall/Released)

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An amphibious assault vehicle assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit enters the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

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An amphibious assault vehicle assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is underway for routine operations off the coast of Southern California in preparation for the ship's first operational deployment later this year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Douglas Bedford/Released)

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An amphibious assault vehicle exits the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) to transport Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force to Matuntugo, Columbia to support Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Thomas Childs/Released)

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Marines from the Assault Amphibious Schools Battalion at Camp Pendleton, Calif., practice maneuvering amphibious assault vehicles into the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme RIchard (LHD 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)