As a recipient of the Star of Military Valour, Sergeant Jeremy Pinchin, SMV, listens to The Decorated inaugural speech given by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Walter Natynczyk.
A new initiative called The Decorated Programme was unveiled June 14 in Ottawa. It aims to increase awareness of the outstanding achievements of decorated CF members.
The Decorated recognizes the bravest of the brave: those who display the ultimate example of devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy, or who willingly and knowingly place themselves in harm’s way to save or protect others.
This initiative is being promoted a number of ways.
An exhibit featuring portraits and citations of highly decorated CF members is presently situated in the National Capital Region until the end of June, and will travel throughout the country to various bases in the fall and early next year.
The Decorated website has been launched and features military valour and bravery decoration recipients dating back to 2001, and other related news.
Also, news stories on decorated CF members will be featured in upcoming issues of The Maple Leaf.
“Canadian Forces members have always, and will continue to exemplify a set of military values that are dear to us all: duty, loyalty, integrity and courage,” says Chief of the Defence Staff General Walt Natynczyk while unveiling The Decorated programme in Ottawa. “The Canadian Forces members celebrated within The Decorated represent the very best qualities of all those who serve, whether it be in battle or while helping those in need.”
To learn more about the decorated CF members featured within The Decorated program, please visit the Defence Team website at http://dt-ed.mil.ca/
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