Christmas 2009 in Afghanistan

With singer - songwriter Melanie Dekker and comedian Mike MacDonald

Getting a double-double from constituent Kevin

With General Natynczyk and Laurie's nephew Corporal Cameron Smith (care package from home)

 

With Hon. Gary Lunn, Captain Simon Mailloux, General Natynczyk and Chief Warrant Officer Greg LaCroix.  Captain Mailloux is the first amputee to return to service in Afghanistan.

Delivering letters from Edmonton school children to Major Rob Hume of Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) in front of his Leopard 2 "steed".

The visit team at Mas 'Um Ghar




Talking to the troops at Forward Operating Base Wilson





Afghan soldiers getting the Olympic spirit




Canadian Chinook helicopter in action

Sharing Christmas dinner with the troops at Sperwan Ghar





Eskimo jersey for Master Corporal Upshall





Troops at Camp Nathan Smith show off their Olympic mitts




Oiler jersey for Captain Cook, 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron