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SANTA MARIA
A CH-124 Sea King Helicopter from HMCS WINNIPEG prepares to land on Spanish Ship SANTA MARIA for a medical evacuation during OP REASSURANCE.
Harrowing attack in Afghanistan earns Sacrifice Medal
With the blood pounding in his ears, Sergeant Jeff Spricenieks pulled his battered partner out of the Tracked Light Armoured Vehicle (TLAV) in Kandahar, Afghanistan. While completing a re-supply mission as part of Operation Athena on Aug.17, 2007, their vehicle hit a Taliban roadside improvised explosive device. At a ceremony last Thursday, Sgt Spricenieks […]
