Today Canada marks the 25th anniversary of the liberation of Kuwait.
Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan issued the following statement to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the liberation of Kuwait, “Today, as we mark the 25th anniversary of the liberation of Kuwait, we are reminded of Canada’s wartime achievements and proud military history.
“Operation FRICTION, as Canada’s military mission in the First Gulf War became known, saw more than 4,000 Canadian Armed Forces members serve in the Gulf region. In the aftermath of the conflict, Canada continued to contribute to peace-support operations and embargo-enforcement efforts in the region for several years.
“Today, Kuwait is a prosperous country and a steadfast friend with whom we share a vital defence relationship based on a shared commitment to bring peace and stability to the Middle East. Canada’s participation in the liberation of Kuwait 25 years ago is symbolic of our relationship, which we continue to build upon both bilaterally and together as members of the Global Coalition against ISIL.
“The contributions of the CAF during the First Gulf War are an important reflection of the values of freedom and democracy we carry with us today. I want to thank our members who served and continue to serve, to strengthen global peace and security.”
Operation Friction photos courtesy of Department of National Defence.
General view of the No. 1 Canadian Field Hospital in Al Qaisumah, Saudi Arabia. February 11, 1991. Photo: Department of National Defence REC92-1558
Private Alain Maréchal cleans his weapon in front of the Royal 22e Régiment headquarters at the ‘Canada Dry 2’ base in Qatar. February 25, 1991. Photo: Department of National Defence ISC91-5406
Master-Corporal John Maxwell of the No. 439 Squadron marshals a CF-18 warplane for take-off. February 4, 1991. Photo: Department of National Defence ISC91-5253
Petty Officer 2nd Class Spike Bullen inspects some refueling hoses aboard HMCS Protecteur. October 10, 1990. Photo: Department of National Defence ISC91-4083
An air force weapons technician helps load a CF-18 warplane. December 16, 1990. Photo: Department of National Defence ISC90-5040
Main Entrance to the ‘Canada Dry 2’ base in Qatar. February 21, 1991. Photo: Department of National Defence ISC91-5368
Lieutenant-Colonel Don Matthews, commanding officer of the No. 439 Squadron (Desert Cats), prepares for a mission. February 22, 1991. Photo: Department of National Defence ISC91-5385
A defensive position on ‘Bunker Hill’ at the end of the runway of the Canadian base in Qatar. December 2, 1990. Photo: Department of National Defence IWC90-409-28
Corporal Vickie Naish surprises Corporal Dan Veelbehr with a hose. November 16, 1990. Photo: Department of National Defence IWC90-497
Canadian warships conduct replenishment at sea en route to the Persian Gulf: (from left) HMCS Athabaskan, Protecteur and Terra Nova. September 1990. Photo: Department of National Defence
Admittedly the Queen of Typos, Cyndi Mills strives for none, but one or two always seems to slip in. She apologizes!
Over the last 29 years Cyndi has had the opportunity to move around the country with her husband, Scott and their four children. Having lived in Chilliwack, Edmonton, London, and Petawawa. She stumbled into the world of journalism by accident – looking for a career that could give her the flexibility to work from home to be with her children and support her husband's military career. Cyndi is also a military parent as her two oldest children are in the military. Raising her third and fourth teenagers, she tries to keep sane by walking, gardening, writing, and spending time with her family while running Canadian Military Family Magazine.
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