I started this blog with the intention of passing along some positive news about Canada's role in Afghanistan. I am not a reporter, or an investigative journalist, but I did do some digging, contacting the information dept. of the Armed Forces. I have to admit that I was very naive in regards to our mission in Afghanistan. I'm including the e-mail I received from The Armed Forces. In that e-mail there are some web sites that they suggested I might be able to get more information. I checked out those web sites & found out that other than combat troops there are a total of 37 military personal working, in different capacities, with the Afghan Government. I did find a very good web site where there are some postve stories from Afghanistan.http://canada-afghanistan.gc.ca/cip-pic/afghanistan/library/kprt_jan2008-en.asp
Our troops are there on a combat mission, mainly because other countries from NATO will not provide any or enough troops to help us out. I will continue to support our troops, no matter what their mission is. They are there because the Canadian Government sent them there, & they are simply doing their jobs as soldiers. If anything happens over there I will post it on this blog, other than that I will post other events, local & otherwise, along with some pictures & videos of my grand children. You'll have to excuse me as I am a proud grandfather or Poppie as the kids call me.
Below is the e-mail I received from our government.
Thank you for writing and visiting our Defence web site.
The Canadian Forces mission in Afghanistan is obviously not a "peacekeeping" mission as there is no peace to keep. Neither is this a conventional "war" as is traditionally known.This is basically a battle against a group of organized individuals who support terrorism and advocates violence against any individuals who simply do not support their beliefs. Canada, like many other countries who are participating in this action in Afghanistan [27 countries/NATO members, sanctioned under the UN] believe they must make a stand at some point
to put a stop to this chaos.
However, CF members also participate in helping a country ravaged by conflict in rebuilding their community, through
Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC)
CIMIC contributed to Canada's national interests in security, governance, economic and humanitarian matters.
I can suggest several sites that would provide you with information regarding Canada's missions and its role within the UN's mandate.
The Department of National Defence has a site entitled "Operations" that provides an update on the current status of Canadian Forces operations around the world as well as historical information on past operations. The address is: http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/operations/current_ops_e.asp
Another site which may be of interest may be found at http://www.peacekeeper.ca/. This is a site created by a former peacekeeper which features stories about the adventures of current and former Canadian peacekeepers.
The Canadian Forces College's web site would also be an excellent source of information, their address is: http://www.cfc.forces.gc.ca/(see their War, Peace and Security page)
The Pearson Peacekeeping Centre, who's mission is to support the Canadian contribution to international peace, conducts research and provides advanced training and educational programmes in peacekeeping. Their web site may prove to be helpful. Their web site address is: http://www.peaceoperations.org/
The Canadian Government web page on Afghanistan can be reached through the following link: http://canada-afghanistan.gc.ca/menu-en.asp
We thank you again for your concern and for supporting our troops.
B.WEISS Inquiries Officer, ADM (Public Affairs)
The Canadian Forces mission in Afghanistan is obviously not a "peacekeeping" mission as there is no peace to keep. Neither is this a conventional "war" as is traditionally known.This is basically a battle against a group of organized individuals who support terrorism and advocates violence against any individuals who simply do not support their beliefs. Canada, like many other countries who are participating in this action in Afghanistan [27 countries/NATO members, sanctioned under the UN] believe they must make a stand at some point
to put a stop to this chaos.
However, CF members also participate in helping a country ravaged by conflict in rebuilding their community, through
Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC)
CIMIC contributed to Canada's national interests in security, governance, economic and humanitarian matters.
I can suggest several sites that would provide you with information regarding Canada's missions and its role within the UN's mandate.
The Department of National Defence has a site entitled "Operations" that provides an update on the current status of Canadian Forces operations around the world as well as historical information on past operations. The address is: http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/operations/current_ops_e.asp
Another site which may be of interest may be found at http://www.peacekeeper.ca/. This is a site created by a former peacekeeper which features stories about the adventures of current and former Canadian peacekeepers.
The Canadian Forces College's web site would also be an excellent source of information, their address is: http://www.cfc.forces.gc.ca/(see their War, Peace and Security page)
The Pearson Peacekeeping Centre, who's mission is to support the Canadian contribution to international peace, conducts research and provides advanced training and educational programmes in peacekeeping. Their web site may prove to be helpful. Their web site address is: http://www.peaceoperations.org/
The Canadian Government web page on Afghanistan can be reached through the following link: http://canada-afghanistan.gc.ca/menu-en.asp
We thank you again for your concern and for supporting our troops.
B.WEISS Inquiries Officer, ADM (Public Affairs)
Live well, Laugh well, Love well,
God Bless.
No comments:
Post a Comment