From: mart-remote <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: 'Most Dangerous Missions': Canadian Legionaries Off To Afghanistan http://cbc.ca/cgi-bin/templates/view.cgi?/news/2002/02/01/troops_depart02020 1 [Ad majorem America gloriam] C B C . C A N e w s - F u l l S t o r y : ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Troops depart Edmonton base for duty in Afghanistan WebPosted Fri Feb 1 05:33:30 2002 EDMONTON-- Canadian soldiers left for Afghanistan Thursday night after an emotional send-off from family and friends, and a caution that their task would not be easy. The first of an eventual 750-strong group left from Edmonton International Airport to begin a trip that will take several days, eventually bringing them to the other side of the world Before boarding buses for the airport, they said their goodbyes at a military hangar complete with a marching band. Brigadier General Ivan Fenton gave an emotional address to the departing troops. "It's up to you now in the months ahead to do what you've been trained to do, and do what you've been sworn to do: serve your country well," said Fenton. He also warned the soldiers that their upcoming job would not be an easy one. "Your living conditions will be uncomfortable for a month, if not throughout the tour, and you will be tasked to go after someone who is a sworn enemy to our country and our way of life," said Fenton. BACKGROUND: The Patricias go to war But despite a number of concerns, including the exact nature of their mission, what to do with captives, and even the colour of their dark-green camouflage uniforms, most of the troops were eager to get on with the job. FROM JAN. 19, 2002: Canadian troops not green with envy Sergent Tim Winslow is an 18-year-veteran and has served six missions overseas. He says he's anxious to get going. "It's good the hour to leave is finally here. We've been sitting around quite a while," said Winslow. Corporal Johanne Roy is a medical assistant, and will be the first Canadian female soldier on the ground in Afghanistan. She says she's excited, but nervous. "It's scary, there's not a day that goes by that I don't think about it. But it's my job and I'm going to go over there," said Roy. Those in command admit it could turn out to be one of the most dangerous missions Canadian troops have taken on in decades. _________________________________________________ KOMINFORM P.O. Box 66 00841 Helsinki Phone +358-40-7177941 Fax +358-9-7591081 http://www.kominf.pp.fi General class struggle news: [EMAIL PROTECTED] subscribe mails to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Geopolitical news: [EMAIL PROTECTED] subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________________________
