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Sailor 1st Class Doug Wyllie onboard Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) WINNIPEG participates in a Replenishment-at-Sea (RAS) with USS Naval Ship WASHINGTON CHAMBERS during Operation PROJECTION-NEON on 4 October 2020.
Photo: Sailor 1st Class Valerie LeClair, MARPAC Imaging Services
Le matelot de 1re classe Doug Wyllie à bord du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) WINNIPEG participe à un ravitaillement en mer (REM) effectué avec l’USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS au cours de l’opération PROJECTION-NEON, le 4 octobre 2020.
Photo : Matelot de 1re classe Valerie LeClair, Services d’imagerie des FMAR(P
Officers from Titan and Greater Manchester Police have taken part in raids targeting a £10 million pound money laundering operation.
Police executed warrants at a number of addresses in Cheetham Hill, Salford and Hale Barns, Altrincham, Openshaw, Bolton, Oldham and Sale in the early hours of Tuesday 2 November 2014.
Officers have seized high value cars including Porsches, a Range Rover and a Mercedes, alongside designer handbags and shoes, perfume and a significant amount of cash and laptops.
Seven men and two women aged between 27 and 50 have been arrested on suspicion of international money laundering and remain in police custody for questioning.
This morning’s raids have been part of an eight-month investigation into money laundering by organised crime groups across Europe by officers from Titan, the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit.
Detective Superintendent Jason Hudson, Titan’s head of operations said: "The coordinated arrests come as a result of an extensive and thorough eight month long investigation by my team.
“This investigation into money laundering that has a reach far wider than just Manchester, with criminal operations reaching as far as Paris, and we believe as much as £10 million may have been moved.”
“Along with our colleagues from Greater Manchester Police, HMRC, DWP and also the French Police, we have taken a significant step today in dismantling organised crime groups who are damaging communities with illegal money laundering, and the other crime this funds.
“We have seized a number of high-value cars today, which I hope will show the public that we will and do strip criminals of their assets.
“I send the message to people involved in this type of crime: your actions will eventually catch up with you and we will knock on your door.
"I would urge decent, law-abiding members of the community who have information about criminality where they live to share that information with their local police force or Crimestoppers so that positive action can be taken."
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Greater Manchester Police has launched a pre-Christmas crackdown on crime.
Over the next month police will execute 12 high-profile days of action as part of a pre-emptive strike on criminals who spread misery in the run up to Christmas.
The operation – codenamed Bauble – will see more than 800 officers over the 12 days tackling a range of offences including burglary, domestic abuse and criminality on the roads.
A day of action will be held on each of GMP’s 12 divisions, including the Airport.
Local officers will be supported by special constables and specialist units including traffic, mounted officers, tactical aid units, dog handlers and intercept ANPR teams.
Superintendent Craig Thompson from Specialist Operations said: “Operation Bauble sends a very clear warning to offenders that we will not be winding down for Christmas and letting them go on their merry way.
“Over the next month we will be holding a series of high-profile days of action aimed at disrupting criminal activities and keeping the good people of Greater Manchester safe during the festive period.
“Using officers and specialist units from across the force, we intend on blitzing crime and stopping offenders in their tracks so that the only Christmas they’ll be looking forward to is with us.”
Follow #OpBauble on twitter for live updates from the operation.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
New York Army National Guard Col. Dennis Deeley, commander of the unified command center at Javits Convention Center left, briefs Gen. James C. McConville, Chief of Staff of the Army, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, on March 29, 2020. The convention center will be an alternate care site as part of New York’s multi-agency response to COVID-19. Members of the New York National Guard helped turn the convention center into a field hospital. (Image altered, controlled material obscured) (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Sean Madden)
Four people have been arrested in raids as part of an operation to crackdown on drug dealing and organised crime in Tameside.
They were arrested when officers from Greater Manchester Police raided nine addresses just after 7am today, Wednesday 4 June 2014.
Officers from Tameside’s neighbourhood policing teams launched the operation, codenamed Operation Suffield, as their response to the growing problem of drugs in the area.
These arrests came after months of investigations by officers from the Tameside division and Serious Crime Division into the distribution of heroin and crack cocaine.
In the raids this morning, four men were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after officers executed warrants across the Hattersley area of Tameside.
More than 70 officers were involved in the raids and included officers from the neighbourhood policing teams, Serious Crime Division, tactical aid units and dog handlers.
Extra officers from Tameside’s Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be patrolling the area for today and the next few days to provide a visible presence and reassurance to the community.
Detective Inspector John Charlton for Tameside Division, said: “Today shows that the desire to rid our communities of the blight of drugs is continuous and we will go back and keep tackling the issue in the same area as many times as necessary until the problem is dealt with.
“This operation has taken months of intricate planning and dedication by a large team of officers from across the Force and the National Crime Agency.
“Communities have told us that they want drugs and drug dealing tackled across the borough and I hope that today’s action highlights how seriously we take these crimes.
“It also sends a message out that we will not let people profit from spreading their misery in our neighbourhoods and we will continue to use all the powers and resources available to put people before the courts.”
If you have information on anyone who may be committing crime in your area, please call police on 101 or 0161 872 5050 or for more information visit gmp.police.uk.
People with any concerns can contact your Neighbourhood Policing Team directly about any issues related to crime or anti-social behaviour on:
Tameside Neighbourhood Policing Team on 0161 856 9350.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Shipments of initial doses of COVID-19 vaccines are arriving at selected ports of entry in Canada. This marks a historic day in Canada and an important step in our fight against COVID-19. The Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to ensure that Canadians have access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines.
Please credit: MCpl Lisa Fenton, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Les premières doses de vaccins contre la COVID-19 arrivent à des points d'entrée sélectionnés au Canada. Cette journée est historique et constitue une étape importante dans notre lutte contre la COVID-19. Le gouvernement du Canada tient son engagement de veiller à ce que la population canadienne ait accès à des vaccins sûrs et efficaces contre la COVID-19.
Photo: Cplc Lisa Fenton, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 7, 2022) An AH-1Z Viper, attached to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, conducts flight operations with Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Aug. 7, 2022. Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brett McMinoway)
Operation “Salt City" resulted in the arrest of 248 individuals from May through September 2015. Of those arrested, 124 were active gang members. During the operation 22 firearms, more than $237,000 in U.S. currency, 70 grams of heroin, 266 grams of cocaine, and 723 grams of marijuana with a total estimated street value of almost $44,000 was taken off Syracuse streets by participating agencies.
Operation Salt City is part of the U.S. Marshals nation-wide “Triple Beam” gang reduction initiative. Triple Beam partners federal, state, and local law enforcement to reduce violent crime and take dangerous offenders off the streets. The goal of the U.S. Marshals Gang Enforcement Program is to seek out and disrupt illegal gang activity in areas of the country with smaller or nonexistent gang enforcement units by providing manpower, funding and the Marshals’ renowned fugitive tracking abilities.
Photo by Shane T. McCoy / US Marshals
Corporal Gérald Lafortune holds his position along side Slovanian Armed Forces members while conducting a simulated attack during EX ALLIED SPIRIT IV at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center Training area in Hohenfels, Germany on January 30, 2016 during Operation REASSURANCE.
Photo: Corporal Nathan Moulton, Land Task Force Imagery, OP REASSURANCE
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Le caporal Gérald Lafortune maintient sa position aux côtés des membres des forces armées slovènes lors d’une attaque simulée au cours de l’exercice ALLIED SPIRIT IV, dans le secteur d’entraînement du Joint Multinational Readiness Center, à Hohenfels, en Allemagne, le 30 janvier 2016, dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE.
Photo : Caporal Nathan Moulton, Service d’imagerie de la Force opérationnelle terrestre, OP REASSURANCE
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Dawn raids saw six people arrested by police as part of an investigation into gas explosion cash machine attacks.
A further person was arrested for unrelated drug offences.
This morning (Wednesday 26 June 2019) officers executed warrants at nine addresses as part of Operation Benson – launched in response to incidents involving the theft of money from ATMs.
Warrants were executed by GMP at Oldham Road, Uxbridge Street and Garden Walk in Ashton-under-Lyne, as well as on Robinson Street, Caroline Street and Handley Close in Stockport.
The action was supported by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit – Disruption Team.
Further warrants were executed on Woodlands Close, Tintwistle and Lea Fold, Solihull by Derbyshire Police and West Midlands Police respectively on behalf of GMP.
Police arrested:-
A 30-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.
A 34-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.
A 30-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.
A 28-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.
A 30-year-old woman for conspiracy to burgle and money laundering.
A 33-year-old woman for conspiracy to burgle.
A 28-year-old man for possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply.
Detective Sergeant Phil Kennedy said: “Thanks to the excellent work of our officers; colleagues within other force areas and SaferCash partners, we have been able to bring six people into custody this morning.
“Additionally, we have a further person in custody for drugs offences.
“These raids came as the result of extensive intelligence gathering and show our determination in dismantling organised crime networks who commit these kinds of crimes.
“Today’s operation is a response to various types of ATM attacks– including those which use gas explosions to access monies, endangering the lives of anyone caught nearby.
“While the vast majority of people in Greater Manchester work hard for their rewards in life, a small minority think it acceptable to try and shortcut their way via acts of criminality.
“We will do everything in our power to catch and prosecute organised criminals whose offending blights our communities.
“If you believe someone to be involved in criminality, contact police immediately. Your actions will help prevent innocent people becoming the victims of crime.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Members of the Second Royal Newfoundland Regiment deployed on Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT (Op NA-NU) test lanterns before going into the field, in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, on March 2, 2021.
Please credit: Cpl Tori Lake, Canadian Armed Forces photo
Des membres du 2e Bataillon du Royal Newfoundland Regiment en déploiement dans le cadre de l’opération NANOOK-NUNALIVUT (Op NA-NU) vérifient les lanternes avant de se rendre sur le terrain, à Yellowknife, aux Territoires du Nord Ouest, le 2 mars 2021.
Photo : Cpl Tori Lake, Forces armées canadiennes
Greater Manchester Police has launched a major operation that will see more than 50 officers a day, alongside Manchester City Council and university staff carry out a number of tactics to tackle student-related crime.
Statistics show that 1 in 10 students will become a victim of crime while studying in Manchester, so this operation aims to ensure the 70,000 students descending on universities across the city have a safe and enjoyable experience.
"Greater Manchester is a fantastic place for people to study and we want to welcome new and returning students. However, many students become so busy enjoying their new lives that they forget personal safety issues.
"We understand that crime prevention will not be one of their top priorities, but unfortunately some criminals do see students as easy targets. In particular, over the last three years, 16 per cent of burglaries within the city of Manchester involved students," said Chief Superintendent Russ Jackson heading up the operation.
"We will be doing everything in our power to prevent students becoming victims of crime by working with the universities to provide students with advice on keeping themselves and their property safe and ensuring those responsible are caught and brought to justice."
Over the coming months Operation Safe Return will see GMP working alongside Manchester City Council and staff at each university carrying out high-profile patrols on foot, bicycles and in vehicles, targeting the main hotspot areas.
Video cameras will be used to gather intelligence and known offenders of student crime will be targeted. PCSOs will be visiting the homes of students who live in vulnerable areas to carry out crime prevention surveys and provide advice.
Officers will also deliver face-to-face talks to welcome new students to the city and urge them to become more security savvy. While other students will be shown a DVD, including information about how to keep themselves and their property safe.
Chief Superintendent Russ Jackson continues: "There are some really simple steps that students can take to protect themselves becoming a victim of crime. Our advice is that while out and about, you should keep to well-lit areas, stay in groups and keep valuables such as phones and MP3 players out of sight.
"At your student accommodation, make sure that doors and windows are locked - even when you are in and remember to set the alarm. If you're going out at night, leave a light on to give the impression someone is home."
Cllr Jim Battle, Manchester City Council's Deputy Leader, said: "Manchester is a great city for students, and we want to send out a clear message that by sticking to a few simple steps, they can make sure they remain safe during their time here."
Posters advising students on how to stop themselves falling victim to robbery and burglary will be displayed around the university campus' and in the residential areas. Crime prevention messages will also be displayed on lamppost banners down the Oxford Road corridor.
Students are also encouraged to register their valuables on www.immobilise.com. It's a quick, easy and free way of logging the details of your property on a national database that police can access and compare against items that have been found or recovered from suspected criminals.
For more advice on keeping safe, students can log on to: www.manchester.gov.uk/StudentSafety
Six men have been arrested after raids this morning in Bury and Tameside.
Today (Tuesday 17 October 2017) GMP officers searched a number of properties in Bury, Tameside and Cheetham Hill as part of an investigation into the unlawful sale of medicine and controlled drugs online.
Code-named Operation Pyarr, several million pounds worth of pharmaceutical drugs have been seized in today’s investigation into the multi-million pound international fraud operation.
The investigation has been carried out by the Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority who are responsible for ensuring that medicines and medical devices are acceptably safe, in conjunction with Bury Police and the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
A total of six men were arrested on suspicion of supplying Class C drugs and remain in police custody for questioning.
Detective Chief Inspector Charlotte Cadden of GMP’s Bury Borough, said: “We have spent the past few months identifying where the public are able to get hold of these controlled drugs, and uncovering who is responsible.
“From our investigation, it is clear that this is a comprehensive operation, with genuine pharmaceuticals being unlawfully removed from the supply chain in the UK and then sold, illegally, online.
“While we have made arrests, we are continuing with our investigation and are committed to finding those who facilitate the supply of illegal substances in Greater Manchester.
“I’m asking for the public to continue to report anything suspicious to the police, and ensure that we can look after the public who are taken in by drugs that they believe are legal.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit www.gmp.police.uk
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Members of the Italian Navy ship ITS CARMembers of the Italian Navy ship ITS CARABINIERE's boarding party conduct a boarding exercise on HMCS FREDERICTON as part of the Spanish Navy Exercise FLOTEX-23 in the Mediterranean Sea on 10 June 2023 during Operation REASSURANCE.
Please credit: Cpl Noé Marchon, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
Des membres de l’équipe d’arraisonnement du navire italien ITS CARABINIERE participent à un exercice d’arraisonnement à bord du NCSM FREDERICTON dans le cadre de l’exercice FLOTEX-23 dirigé par la marine espagnole, dans la Méditerranée, le 10 juin 2023, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE.
Photo : Cpl Noé Marchon, Forces armées canadiennes
ABINIERE's boarding party conduct a boarding exercise on HMCS FREDERICTON as part of the Spanish Navy Exercise FLOTEX-23 in the Mediterranean Sea on 10 June 2023 during Operation REASSURANCE.
Please credit: Cpl Noé Marchon, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
The cult's Clearwater Bank Building (CBB) in the background.
December 5, 2009 was the 23nd consecutive month of peaceful global protests against the scientology cult. Several cities around the world chose Dec 5th as it is the 14th anniversary of Lisa McPherson's www.lisamcpherson.org/ death in scientology care at The Fort Harrison hotel in Clearwater.
Clearwater went with an Operation Frogger theme to ridicule the cult's top Clearwater OSA doofus Peter "Peetie" Mansell, who eyewitnesses said almost ran over an Anonymous protester walking down the sidewalk last month. The witnesses said had another Anon not yelled out a warning and the Anon jumped back, she would have been hit by Mansell. A police report was filed, witness statements were taken and a picture of the offending cult-owned fleet Honda's license place was turned over as evidence. These cult fleet vehicles are easy to spot with their Florda license plates all begin with the letter X.
Since last month's protest Senator Xenophon of Australia addressed The Australian Parliment calling scientology a "criminal organization" and requesting a parlimentary investigation.
www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/18/2745765.htm
www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/18/scientology-torture-...
www.heraldsun.com.au/news/senator-nick-xeneophon-brands-s...
The vote on that is scheduled for February 2010, but in the mean time Australian police are investigating the allegations.
www.theage.com.au/national/police-investigate-scientology...
The entirety of Senator Xenophon's epic speech to The Australian Parliment can be seen on youtube:
Part 1: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpKxzWNdONM&feature=related
Part 2: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vk5O302kHNM&feature=related
Additionally, on Nov 25th a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by ex-scientologist John Lindstein claims scientology enslaved him as a child and alleges human trafficking amongst other charges, naming cult leader David Miscavige, and two cult corporate entities as defendants.
Courthouse news story: www.courthousenews.com/2009/12/01/Man_Says_Scientologists...
A copy of the actual complaint can be seen here: www.scribd.com/doc/23175190/Complaint-filed112509
All faces of those unmasked are blurred to protect them from the cult's "Fair Game" policy of harassing it's critics. These are brave people of all ages and walks of life, standing shoulder to shoulder with ex-Scientologists to bring the truth TO YOU.
But don't take my word for it, educate yourself about what TIME Magazine called "The Cult of Greed and Power":
Lieutenant (Navy) Andrew Stymiest, a Naval Warfare Officer aboard HMCS CALGARY issues navigational orders during Officer of the Watch duties on 19 April, 2021 in the Arabian Sea during Operation ARTEMIS.
Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, HMCS CALGARY, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Le lieutenant de vaisseau Andrew Stymiest, officier de guerre navale à bord du NCSM CALGARY, donne des ordres de navigation dans le cadre de ses fonctions d’officier de quart, le 19 avril 2021, dans la mer d’Arabie, au cours de l’opération ARTEMIS.
Members of Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Toronto conduct a rescue exercise involving transportation to a hospital in Riga, Latvia during Operation REASSURANCE on 28 August 2020.
Photo Credit: Cpl White-Finkle, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
Commander Annick Fortin, the Commanding Officer of HMCS WINNIPEG, and the crew onboard HMCS WINNIPEG conduct a PASSEX with the Royal Thai Navy, HTMS Sukhothai, after the departure of Thailand during Operation PROJECTION on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
Photo: S1 Melissa Gonzalez, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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La capitaine de frégate Annick Fortin, commandante du NCSM WINNIPEG, et l’équipage à bord du NCSM WINNIPEG effectuent un PASSEX avec le navire HTMS Sukhothai de la marine royale thaïlandaise après leur départ de la Thaïlande au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, le mardi 11 octobre 2022.
Photo : Mat 1 Melissa Gonzalez, Forces armées canadiennes
Lieutenant-Colonel Jeremey Hiltz, Operation SAVANNE Joint Task Force’s Headquarters Commander, says goodbye to members of 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, as they board a CC-150 Polaris aircraft to depart Jordan on May 8, 2023, as part of Operation SAVANNE.
Image Credit: Master Corporal Bryan Carter, Canadian Forces Support Group (Ottawa-Gatineau) – Imaging Services, Canadian Armed Forces photo
Le lieutenant-colonel Jeremey Hiltz, commandant du Quartier général de la Force opérationnelle interarmées de l’opération SAVANNE, dit au revoir aux membres du 3e Bataillon, The Royal Canadian Regiment, au moment où ils montent à bord d’un avion CC-150 Polaris pour quitter la Jordanie, le 8 mai 2023, au cours de l’opération SAVANNE.
Photo : Caporal chef Bryan Carter, Groupe de soutien des Forces canadiennes (Ottawa-Gatineau) –Services d’imagerie, Forces armées canadiennes
Greater Manchester Police’s Traffic Network Unit has, today, (1/4/11) run a major operation to tackle all aspects of road-related crime and antisocial behaviour issues in the Trafford area.
Specialist traffic officers worked with local neighbourhood policing teams and partner agencies on the operation, which included driver education, HGV checks, speed, seat belt and mobile phone enforcement and the use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to target criminals using the roads. Superintendent Craig Thompson said: "The aim of the operation was to reduce crime, educate people, improve quality of life and ultimately save lives."
Click here to see the Operation Patience set.
For more information about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
Sergeant Chris Payne from the Operation UNIFIER Medical Training Group (MTG) delivers “Stress Lane” training to the candidates of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) Basic Combat Medic Course, at the NGU Training Center in Zolochiv, Ukraine on 12 March 2021.
Stress Lane training is a mix of mental and physical tasks done at speed and design in a way that candidates will operate in a stressful environment.
Please credit: Cpl Melissa Gloude, Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician
Le sergent Chris Payne, du Groupe de formation médicale (GFM) de l’opération UNIFIER, présente un entraînement axé sur le stress aux candidats du cours élémentaire de personnel médical de combat de la Garde nationale ukrainienne (GNU), au centre d’entraînement de la GNU à Zolochiv, en Ukraine, le 12 mars 2021.
Cet entraînement axé sur le stress est constitué de tâches à la fois mentales et physiques que les candidats doivent réaliser rapidement, comme ils devront le faire dans un environnement stressant.
Photo : Cpl Melissa Gloude, technicienne en imagerie des Forces armées canadiennes
Members of the air detachment crew on board Her Majesty’s Canadian TORONTO secure their CH-124 Sea King helicopter in the hangar of the ship prior to performing regular maintenance on the aircraft in the Black Sea during Operation REASSURANCE on September 23, 2014.
Photo: Sgt Matthew McGregor, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
Des membres du détachement aérien du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté TORONTO arriment l’hélicoptère CH124 Sea King dans le hangar du navire en vue d’en effectuer la maintenance courante, le 23 septembre 2014, dans la mer Noire, dans le cadre de l’opération Reassurance.
Photo : Sgt Matthew McGregor, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes
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More than ten people were arrested after officers carried out raids across North Manchester this morning (Thursday 9 February 2017).
Dawn raids took place at 15 properties in Newton Heath, Harpurhey, Moston, Salford and Failsworth as part of crackdown on organised crime.
Code-named Operation Rudow – the warrants formed part of a multi-agency operation to infiltrate and disrupt the supply of drugs in North Manchester.
It follows concerns raised to the police by the community and falls under Challenger Manchester team which is dedicated to targeting organised crime in Manchester
A total of 12 men were arrested on suspicion of a number of drug-related offences including suspicion of supplying Class A drugs.
It follows previous raids last week which means more than 30 properties have been searched in total as part of the operation.
Detective Inspector Paul Walker, of GMP’s Challenger Manchester Organised Crime Unit, said: “We are dedicated to dismantling crime groups who blight our communities and seek to make profits from putting drugs on our streets.
“These raids show how committed we are to tackling these groups and we will continue to root them out.
“Our work is only possible through support from partner agencies and the community who come forward and report information to us.
“Please continue to report anything suspicious and help us stop people who are benefitting from crime.
“We will continue to work tirelessly to make Greater Manchester a safer place to live.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Three firefighters establish communications with Headquarters One for further instructions during a fire exercise with simulated smoke aboard HMCS HALIFAX during Operation REASSURANCE on 14 January 2021.
Photo: Sailor First Class Bryan Underwood, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Trois pompiers communiquent avec le quartier général no 1 pour obtenir des instructions supplémentaires lors d’un exercice de lutte contre les incendies avec fumée simulée à bord du NCSM HALIFAX, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 14 janvier 2021.
Photo : Matelot de 1re classe Bryan Underwood, Forces armées canadiennes
Special constables of Greater Manchester Police and Cheshire Police have today, 9 January 2015, taken part in Operation Fezzan.
The overall aim of the joint operation was to disrupt illegal activity between the two counties and deny criminals the use of the roads.
By using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras officers were able to monitor vehicles that crossed between the two counties, stopping any that were on the roads illegally or were linked to criminal activity.
The operation was centred around the forces' border near Poynton.
Special constables are volunteer police officers who give up their time to help keep our communities safe. They have the same powers as regular officers and provide police forces across the country with thousands of hours of additional policing every month.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Major Carra Greenhorn, a social worker brought onboard HMCS FREDERICTON to support the ship’s company, assists the cable party as the ship departs the port of Taranto, Italy during Operation REASSURANCE, May 11, 2020.
Please credit: Cpl Simon Arcand, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
La major Carra Greenhorn, travailleuse sociale embarquée à bord du NCSM FREDERICTON pour soutenir l’équipage du navire, prête main-forte à l’équipe de mouillage au moment où le navire quitte le port de Taranto, en Italie, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 11 mai 2020.
Photo : Cpl Simon Arcand, Forces armées canadiennes
Police seized 41 vehicles during a two-day traffic operation earlier this week.
Officers were out in force with partner agencies as part of Operation Unity, which targeted a range of offences on the roads.
Check sites were set up in Gorton, Eastlands, Bolton and Manchester and during the course of the two days 575 vehicles were stopped.
Twelve vehicles were seized for being used illegally in the UK, 24 vehicles were seized for no insurance, two were seized for being driven without a licence and three were seized by the DVLA.
Police also issued 100 Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) to motorists, including 43 to drivers using a mobile phone and 16 for seatbelt offences.
The Drive & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) issued 55 prohibitions to commercial drivers for vehicle defects.
One vehicle was dealt with for red diesel, six taxi drivers were suspended and a 50-year old man was arrested on suspicion of two robberies in Tameside and remains in police custody for questioning.
Sergeant Garry Lyle from GMP’s Traffic Enforcement Unit said: “Partners and officers came together over the last two days to target offenders and send a stark reminder out to motorists that we will not let them compromise the safety of others on our roads.
“The Traffic Enforcement Unit deals with offences such as these on a daily basis but not to the same extent. We’re really grateful to our partners for assisting us throughout the operation and look forward to doing more of the same in the very near future.”
To report a crime please call police on 101 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
To keep up-to-date with GMP’s Traffic Unit, follow them on twitter - @gmptraffic
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
The flight deck crew on board Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship WINNIPEG prepare to transfer a passenger to the CH-124 Sea King helicopter using the helicopters winch during Operation REASSURANCE in the Mediterranean Sea on November 30, 2015.
Photo by: Cpl Stuart MacNeil, HMCS WINNIPEG
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Des membres de l’équipage de vol du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté WINNIPEG s’apprêtent à faire monter un passager à bord de l’hélicoptère CH-124 Sea King à l’aide du treuil d’hélicoptères au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, dans la Méditerranée, le 30 novembre 2015.
Photo : Cpl Stuart MacNeil, NCSM WINNIPEG
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The Battle Group Command Team, Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Craig Higgins and Regimental Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer Mike Vollick take part in engagements with the Canadian Ambassador to Latvia, Brian Szwarc. They visit the municipal town council and local school in Adazi, Lativia, as part of Operation REASSURANCE on February 14, 2023.
Photo: Corporal Darren McDonald Imagery Technician, TFL HQ
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L’équipe de commandement du groupement tactique, le lieutenant-colonel Craig Higgins, commandant, et l’adjudant-chef Mike Vollick, sergent-major régimentaire, prennent part à des activités avec l’ambassadeur du Canada en Lettonie, Brian Szwarc. Ils ont rendu visite au conseil municipal et à une école locale d’Adazi, en Lettonie, dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 14 février 2023.
Photo : Caporal Darren McDonald, technicien en imagerie, QG FOL
A French Navy NH90 helicopter from NATO Task Force 473 conducts drills with HMCS REGINA during Operation ARTEMIS in the Pacific Ocean on April 23 2019.
Photo: Corporal Stuart Evans, BORDEN Imaging Services
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Aerial image of Kaskawulsh Glacier during Operation NANOOK 2013 in Kluane National Park, Yukon on August 3, 2013.
Photo : Cpl Patrick Blanchard, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
Vue aérienne du glacier Kaskawulsh au cours de l’opération NANOOK dans le parc national Kluane, le 3 août 2013.
Photo : Cpl Patrick Blanchard, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes
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Members of 2 Air Movements Squadron, at 8 Wing Trenton, prepare medical supplies and load onto a CC-150 Polaris aircraft from 437 Transport Squadron on May 5, 2021.
In response to the recent devastating outbreak of COVID-19 in South Asia India, Canada is answering the call for help by delivering COVID-19 related medical aid to India. Under Operation GLOBE, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is supporting Global Affairs Canada (GAC) by providing strategic airlift capabilities to deliver the needed supplies.
Please credit: MCpl D. Lefebvre
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Des membres du 2e Escadron des mouvements aériens de la 8e Escadre Trenton préparent des fournitures médicales et les chargent à bord d’un avion CC-150 Polaris du 437e Escadron de transport, le 5 mai 2021.
En raison de la récente éclosion dévastatrice de COVID-19 en Asie du Sud, le Canada répond à la demande d’aide en livrant du matériel médical en lien avec la COVID-19 en Inde. Dans le cadre de l’opération GLOBE, les Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) soutiennent Affaires mondiales Canada (AMC) en fournissant des capacités de transport aérien stratégique afin d’assurer la livraison des fournitures nécessaires.
Photo : Cplc D. Lefebvre
Sergeant Chris Payne from the Operation UNIFIER Medical Training Group (MTG) delivers “Stress Lane” training to the candidates of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) Basic Combat Medic Course, at the NGU Training Center in Zolochiv, Ukraine on 12 March 2021.
Stress Lane training is a mix of mental and physical tasks done at speed and design in a way that candidates will operate in a stressful environment.
Please credit: Cpl Melissa Gloude, Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician
Le sergent Chris Payne, du Groupe de formation médicale (GFM) de l’opération UNIFIER, présente un entraînement axé sur le stress aux candidats du cours élémentaire de personnel médical de combat de la Garde nationale ukrainienne (GNU), au centre d’entraînement de la GNU à Zolochiv, en Ukraine, le 12 mars 2021.
Cet entraînement axé sur le stress est constitué de tâches à la fois mentales et physiques que les candidats doivent réaliser rapidement, comme ils devront le faire dans un environnement stressant.
Photo : Cpl Melissa Gloude, technicienne en imagerie des Forces armées canadiennes
Seventeen people have today, Thursday 18 October 2012, been arrested following a crackdown on the supply of drugs in Cheetham Hill and Crumpsall.
As part of a pre-planned operation, dubbed Operation Cairo, warrants have been executed at eighteen addresses in north Manchester and Salford.
Specialist officers from GMP's tactical aid unit have teamed up with detectives and neighbourhood officers from the north Manchester division as part of this day of action.
Superintendent Vanessa Jardine said: "The supply of drugs can blight our communities but today's action is aimed at ridding our streets of this nuisance.
"Community-led intelligence has told us that there has been issue developing of dealing of heroin in particular in Cheetham Hill and Crumpsall, including reports of drugs being bought and sold in broad daylight.
"We also have intelligence to suggest there are tensions between rival gangs of drug dealers and that a 'turf war' is developing.
"These issues cannot be tolerated.
"It is a priority for Greater Manchester Police to tackle the threat of organised crime, and to increase confidence in policing. Today we have shown that we are committed to these priorities.
"Not only do drugs fuel many other crimes such as burglary, robbery and vehicle crime, they are also a major driving force behind organised crime groups and today we have hit them where it hurts by disrupting their income.
"I hope we have also increased confidence in policing by proving to the vast majority of decent, law-abiding residents of Cheetham Hill and Crumpsall that we listen to their concerns and act on the information that they give us.
"The fact that more than 20 local people, be they residents, councillors or businesspeople, came to our 5.30am briefing shows that we are all working together to root out this problem.
"Let today be a stark warning to anyone involved in drugs activity that not only will they face the full force of the law, but through Proceeds of Crime Act legislation, they will also end up out of pocket.
"Residents will also notice an increased police presence today, as leaflets will be dropped through letterboxes to explain what is happening, and drugs workers are also on hand to support addicts affected by today's operation."
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Rail Operations Group Class 93, 93001 quietly glides through Hartford on its first mainline run on electric / 25kV power, running as 0Q06 2227 Crewe South Yard to Carlisle.
The Maryland National Guard’s 32nd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team conducted training at Garrett College and Garrett County Airport August 20-24, 2012 in Western Maryland. The 32nd WMD-CST's mission was to build a partnership with local responders and assess the team's response and travel time. The Survey Team checked for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats and collected samples. Spc. April-Mae Ridenour (left) and Cpl. Jeffrey Jones of the 32nd CST, do a final equipment check as they prepare to enter a building at Garrett College during training Operation Deep Water at Deep Creek Lake, Md.
Members of the New York National Guard, organize and distribute swab kits in The Bronx, N.Y., May 26, 2020. New York National Guard members are supporting the multi-agency response to COVID-19. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Sean Madden)
Master Corporal Hollie Ouellette, a member of the Provincial Reconstruction Team Medical Section watches vigilantly over the hills of Kandahar City while standing in a Bison Armoured Vehicle.
Photo: Sgt Jerry Kean
Le Caporal chef Hollie Ouellette, membre de la section médicale de l’Équipe provinciale de reconstruction, surveille attentivement les collines de Kandahar à bord d’un véhicule blindé Bison.
Photo : Sergent Jerry Kean
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At 6am this morning (21 October) 11 warrants were carried out across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Stafford as part of 'Operation Ceramic', a large scale investigation into the supply of Class A drugs by organised crime groups across the North West and Midlands.
GMP's Serious and Organised Crime Unit were supported by officers from GMPs City of Manchester district, the National Crime Agency, Cheshire Constabulary and West Midlands Regional Organised Crime Unit.
Following the dawn raids, seven people were arrested.
Detective Inspector Phil Kennedy, of GMPs Serious and Organised Crime Group said: "We've had a fantastic result this morning. These warrants have been executed following a meticulous investigation incorporating months of hard work by ourselves and our partner agencies to begin to break apart these organised crime groups that bring misery to our local communities.
"This investigation shows the dedication we have to cracking down on drug related activity and to anyone who is involved in this type of crime, we will catch up with you and you will be brought to justice.
"Drugs blight communities and we're committed to ensuring those responsible for the movement of drugs are identified.
"Although we have made these arrests our investigation continues and I would encourage anyone who has information on the supply of drugs, or anyone who has witnessed suspicious behaviour in their communities to please get in touch with police."
Anyone with information into the supply or distribution of drugs in Manchester can contact police on 101.
Alternatively, details can be passed via our LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Members of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy greet His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Vancouver at the Port of Busan during Operation NEON, Canada's contribution to the multinational initiative to enforce maritime sanctions on North Korea, in Busan, South Korea on October 4, 2022.
Please credit: Master-Corporal Matthieu Racette, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
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Des membres des forces maritimes de la République de Corée saluent le Navire canadien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) Vancouver au port de Busan au cours de l’opération NEON, la contribution du Canada à une initiative multinationale visant à appuyer la mise en œuvre des sanctions maritimes contre la Corée du Nord, à Busan, en Corée du Sud, le 4 octobre 2022.
Photo : Caporal chef Matthieu Racette, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes
Operation AVRO is a forcewide initiative that delivers a surge of extra resources and specialist officers to a different district within Greater Manchester each month.
This month saw the operation take place in Wigan.
The operation targets crimes that members of the public in that district have told us give them the most concern.
Members of the press and key partners, including local representatives, are invited to attend Operation AVRO deployments to see results first-hand and conduct important multi-agency work, such as welfare visits.
More details on AVRO can be found by visiting gmp.police.uk and following us on social media.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Members of the Air Detachment deployed with Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Toronto, conduct Hot Fuelling, and Helicopter in Flight Fuelling during Operation REASSURANCE on 5 September 2020.
Photo Credit: Cpl White-Finkle, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
Commander Annick Fortin, the Commanding Officer of HMCS WINNIPEG, and the crew onboard HMCS WINNIPEG conduct a PASSEX with the Royal Thai Navy, HTMS Sukhothai, after the departure of Thailand during Operation PROJECTION on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
Photo: S1 Melissa Gonzalez, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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La capitaine de frégate Annick Fortin, commandante du NCSM WINNIPEG, et l’équipage à bord du NCSM WINNIPEG effectuent un PASSEX avec le navire HTMS Sukhothai de la marine royale thaïlandaise après leur départ de la Thaïlande au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, le mardi 11 octobre 2022.
Photo : Mat 1 Melissa Gonzalez, Forces armées canadiennes
A total of 30 arrests were made and cash, drugs and vehicles were seized in Tameside as part of GMP's force-wide initiative, Operation Avro.
Dozens of raids were carried out, thousands of pounds of goods were seized and 30 suspects were arrested on suspicion of a range of offences following a blitz on crime in the district yesterday (17 February 2022).
Almost 200 officers from across the force were involved in the operation - maximising resources from across our districts and specialist units - and flooded the city with a surge of activity, including warrants, arrests, community engagement, traffic enforcement, and crime-prevention advice along with partners including Tameside Council. Weapon sweeps, high visibility patrols, multi-agency checks on premises' and businesses and vehicles were seized as part of the widespread effort to take proactive action on crime in the district.
Tameside is the fifth district to hold Operation Avro - following Salford, Trafford, Manchester and Stockport.
A number of warrants were carried out in Hyde, Droylsden, Dunkinfield and Ashton including addresses in Booth Close, Stalybridge, where three men were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences and cannabis plants were found.
At an address on Market Street, Droylsden, a man was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault and theft of a motor vehicle after a suspected stolen vehicle with keys was located and seized.
Multi-agency teams also carried out vehicle safety checks, taxi and private hire vehicle safety checks, scrap metal and waste carrier compliance checks and visited licensed premises across the borough. Partners from HMRC carried out the checks on taxis and six were found to have failed due to defects - being ordered to fix them before being allowed to carry passengers.
At nine of the 10 off licence and convenience stories visited by Tameside Council's licensing team, suspected illegal tobacco was found and seized.
On Mottram Road in Stalybridge, a traffic operation led to 82 speeding offences being recorded, along with 26 traffic offences reported, five vehicle seizures and two arrests.
Chief Superintendent Rob Cousen, from GMP's Tameside district's commander, said: "This action is more than a one-off - it's all part of the new era GMP is now in where we're arresting more criminals, seizing more assets and deploying more officers into our neighbourhoods.
"We're absolutely determined to make Tameside the safest place possible to live, work and visit and Operation Avro is just one of the steps we're taking to ensure this happens.
"This day of action has led to some impressive results thanks to the work of our officers and partners across the district and we will continue to crack down on those causing the most harm to our communities by bringing those responsible to justice.
"I'd like to reassure the communities in Tameside that we will listen to your concerns and act on them - anyone with any information or concerns can get in touch with local officers."
Tameside Council Executive Leader Cllr Brenda Warrington said: “The day of action supports our wider, ongoing multi-agency work - as part of Operation Safer Tameside - to take a robust, partnership approach to tackling issues of concern in our local community.
"We are determined to make our communities feel safe and protected and it’s great to once again see such positive results and feedback.”
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Police seized 41 vehicles during a two-day traffic operation earlier this week.
Officers were out in force with partner agencies as part of Operation Unity, which targeted a range of offences on the roads.
Check sites were set up in Gorton, Eastlands, Bolton and Manchester and during the course of the two days 575 vehicles were stopped.
Twelve vehicles were seized for being used illegally in the UK, 24 vehicles were seized for no insurance, two were seized for being driven without a licence and three were seized by the DVLA.
Police also issued 100 Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) to motorists, including 43 to drivers using a mobile phone and 16 for seatbelt offences.
The Drive & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) issued 55 prohibitions to commercial drivers for vehicle defects.
One vehicle was dealt with for red diesel, six taxi drivers were suspended and a 50-year old man was arrested on suspicion of two robberies in Tameside and remains in police custody for questioning.
Sergeant Garry Lyle from GMP’s Traffic Enforcement Unit said: “Partners and officers came together over the last two days to target offenders and send a stark reminder out to motorists that we will not let them compromise the safety of others on our roads.
“The Traffic Enforcement Unit deals with offences such as these on a daily basis but not to the same extent. We’re really grateful to our partners for assisting us throughout the operation and look forward to doing more of the same in the very near future.”
To report a crime please call police on 101 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
To keep up-to-date with GMP’s Traffic Unit, follow them on twitter - @gmptraffic
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
A Canadian Armed Forces member soaks the side of a tent during fire brigade training in Kuwait during Operation IMPACT on December 30, 2015.
Photo: Op IMPACT, DND
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Un membre des Forces armées canadiennes asperge le panneau d’une tente au cours de la formation du corps de pompiers au Koweït, dans le cadre de l’opération IMPACT, le 30 décembre 2015.
Photo : Op IMPACT, MDN
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Captain DeWolfe (seated) with Petty Officer 2nd Class Veras review briefing notes from Joint Task Force – IMPACT / Task Force – Central, in Lebanon on September 10, 2020.
Please credit: MCpl J.W.S Houck, JTF-I – Public Affairs
La capitaine DeWolfe (assise) et le maître de 2e classe Veras examinent les notes d’information de la Force opérationnelle interarmées – IMPACT / Force opérationnelle (Centre), au Liban, le 10 septembre 2020.
Photo : Cplc J.W.S Houck, Affaires publiques – FOI-I