Vancouver Island Army Reserve Soldier Receives Promotion and Award

Campbell River resident Mike Bean, a Master Warrant Officer in The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) receives a second clasp to his Canadian Forces’ Decoration from Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Slade Lerch. The award of the clasp recognizes 32 years of service in the Army Reserve of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Photos: Captain Cameron Park, The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s)

Captain Cameron Park,
Public Affairs Office,
The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) 

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During a recent ceremony in Nanaimo, B.C. Army Reservist Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Mike Bean of The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) was promoted to his current rank by Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel (LCol) Slade Lerch. The applause for MWO Bean had barely faded when he was called forward again to receive another significant award –  the second clasp for his Canadian Forces’ Decoration (CD), signifying 32 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) is Vancouver Island’s own infantry regiment and a unit in the Army Reserve (ARes) of the CAF. The ARes is a part-time component of the CAF. Like MWO Bean, members of the ARes learn soldier skills in a variety of trades while training one night a week and one weekend a month. Many members of the ARes work full-time for the CAF during the summer months on training courses. Soldiers in the ARes gain many important skills and experiences while also maintaining full time civilian careers.

Master Warrant Officer Mike Bean (left) is promoted by Lieutenant-Colonel Slade Lerch, Commanding Officer of The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s). The Canadian Scottish Regiment is Vancouver Island’s own infantry regiment in the Army Reserves of the Canadian Armed Forces.