New Canadian General in Afghanistan
Josh Pringle
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Canada's new general in Afghanistan says one of his first priorities will be to increase the number of soldiers securing Kandahar.
Brig.-Gen. Daniel Menard took over command of Task Force Kandahar today.
Menard replaces Brig-Gen. Jonathan Vance as Canada's top soldier in southern Afghanistan.
During a ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Menard promised to help Kandahar Governor Tooryalai Wesa deal with corruption in the province.
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