450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron Honours and Awards

By 450 THS | July 23, 2020 | Local

Two men, one woman, girl and boy stand in front of house

Corporal Miner was promoted to Master Corporal outside his home by his wife Jenn and Lieutenant-Colonel Coakwell. (Submitted photo)

450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (THS) wishes to recognize the following members for their sacrifices, dedication and achievements within 450 THS and the Canadian Armed Forces. Several honours and awards ceremonies were held at the Squadron in June in order to recognize deserving members while respecting COVID-19 restrictions.

On June 17th 2020, Warrant Officer David Brewer received a Chief of Defense Staff commendation for his efforts while deployed with Task Force Mali from July 2018 to January 2019. Warrant Officer Brewer was the Aviation Battalion CH-147F senior aircraft maintenance superintendent. His efforts contributed significantly to establishing the Task Force’s credibility with United Nation partners, bringing great credit to himself and the Canadian Armed Forces.

450 THS would also like to recognize their civilian cleaning staff, Mary Rowe, Kathy McGillis and Darlene Mills, for their diligence and dedication in keeping the unit clean and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. From all of the personnel at 450 THS, thank you.

Congratulations goes out to all Vikings who received a coin, were promoted and/or presented with medals!

Click on an image to enlarge. Photos by Aviator Melissa Gloude, Garrison Imagery Petawawa

Three soldiers, two in blue uniforms, one in green stand a few feet apart

Lieutenant-Colonel Coakwell (left) and Chief Warrant Officer Lamont (right) promote Corporal Poliquin (centre) to the rank of Master Corporal.

Three soldiers in blue uniforms stand a few feet apart

Lieutenant-Colonel Coakwell (left) and Chief Warrant Officer Lamont (right) present Captain Lemieux-Tremblay (centre) with his Platinum level pin in recognition of achieving the highest level on the FORCES physical fitness test.

Corporal Fitzsimmons is presented his Canadian Forces’ Decoration (CD) by Lieutenant-Colonel Coakwell and Chief Warrant Officer Lamont

Lieutenant-Colonel Coakwell (left) and Chief Warrant Officer Lamont (right) present Warrant Officer Brewer (centre) with his Chief of Defence Staff commendation.

Two soldiers in blue uniforms, and three cleaning staff members stand a few feet apart

Lieutenant-Colonel Coakwell (left) and Chief Warrant Officer Lamont (right) award the cleaning staff (centre) with a Commanding Officer’s coin.