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In the News (Fri 11 Dec 09)

  
  Camp Julien - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Camp Julien was the main base for the Canadian contingent of ISAF in Kabul, Afghanistan.
It was named after Corporal George Patrick Julien, a Canadian soldier that served in the Korean War, and was ready for full scale occupancy in the late summer of 2003 with the arrival of Roto 0.
At its height the camp housed 2,000 Canadian soldiers and over 400 civilian workers, approximately half of whom were Nepalese.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Camp_Julien   (199 words)

  
 DND/CF : News Room : Archives
OTTAWA - The closure of Camp Julien, the Canadian base of operations in Kabul, Afghanistan, will take place on November 29, with the ceremonial transfer of its land, buildings and facilities to the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
Camp Julien opened in August 2003, when the first Canadian soldiers deployed to Kabul to serve with ISAF.
Over five six-month rotations since then, more than 6,000 CF personnel have served at Camp Julien, named in honour of Corporal George Patrick Julien, a Native Canadian soldier of French-Canadian descent who was awarded the Military Medal as a Private, for his actions at Hill 187 in Korea in May 1953.
www.dnd.ca /site/newsroom/view_news_e.asp?id=1831   (599 words)

  
 Suicide blast kills Canuck soldier
One of the soldiers was flown to German medical facilities at Camp Warehouse at the Kabul International Airport where he had surgery for an eye injury.
Camp Julien is the main Canadian base housing most of Canada's contingent of 2,000 troops in Kabul.
A smaller group of Canadians are stationed with troops from other NATO countries at Camp Warehouse, used as headquarters by the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in another part of the Afghan capital.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/1065990/posts   (942 words)

  
 CTV.ca | Ottawa puts Camp Julien up for sale in Kabul (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Camp Julien, the main Canadian base in Afghanistan, is up for sale about six months after it was built at a cost of $42 million Cdn.
The camp has another $50 million in nearly new tents, kitchens, generators, toilets, showers, and water and sewage systems -- all portable items that can be had for the right price.
Camp Julien sits in a former battlefield on a plateau between two bombed-out Kabul landmarks, the so-called King's and Queen's palaces.
www.ctv.ca.cob-web.org:8888 /servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1077561581540_72970781/?hub=World   (902 words)

  
 Echo 2 - Op Athena Rotation 1
The camp has another $50 million in nearly new tents, kitchens, generators, toilets, showers, and water and sewage systems - all portable items that can be had for the right price.
CAMP JULIEN, Afghanistan -- It's a bipolar world for soldiers here -- a mission that is the most luxurious and the most dangerous they've experienced.
A third rocket was later fired from the same area east-northeast of Camp Julien, exploding near the Chinese Embassy downtown.
mypage.uniserve.ca /~echo2/afghan/roto1.html   (5199 words)

  
 The Canadian Army - News - Headlines
CAMP MIRAGE, Afghanistan — "Truly uplifting", "an opportunity of a lifetime" and "a fantastic initiative" were some of the comments that could be heard around Camp Mirage and Canadian camps throughout Afghanistan, as soldiers spent time and shared stories with a group of Canada's most prominent figures.
The five-day visit to Camp Mirage, Kabul and Kandahar was an opportunity for these public figures to familiarize themselves with the nature of Canada's commitment to Afghanistan and to experience first hand what Canada's soldiers do in the service of their country in some of the most troublesome spots around the globe.
Sergeant Robert King, a lifelong hockey and Lafleur fan from the National Support Element at Camp Julien, was one of those who got to share the "concrete pad" with "The Flower".
www.army.forces.gc.ca /lf/English/6_1_1.asp?id=736   (629 words)

  
 Campbell vs North Carolina State (May 17, 2005)
Camp, M. singled to left field, advanced to second on an error by lf (3-2).
Julien doubled down the lf line, RBI (3-1); Kinneberg, B advanced to third; Mezistrano scored.
Julien advanced to third on a wild pitch; Kinneberg, B scored on a wild pitch.
www.gocamels.com /baseball/2005_Results/cam51.htm   (1506 words)

  
 Camp Julien closes in Afghanistan
Camp Julien, which was Canada's first military base in Afghanistan and once housed about 2,000 Canadian troops, has officially closed.
Camp Julien opened in August 2003, when Canada first deployed soldiers to Kabul.
The camp was named after Cpl. George Julien, a soldier of French-Canadian descent who received a medal for his heroic actions in Korea in May 1953.
www.cbc.ca /world/story/2005/11/29/camp-julien-051129.html   (1136 words)

  
 Curtis Jacobs: THE FÉDONS OF GRENADA 1763-1814
Julien Fedon, who was thus appointed leader, was owner of the Belvidere Estate, where the conspirators had been in the habit of meeting to concert their plans.
Between the marriage of Julien and Marie Rose in January and the baptism of their daughter in December, there was much else to celebrate: the births and marriages that took place must have presented more than ample opportunities for celebration.
Julien's possible entry into a contract in 1765 may suggest that in that year he was already an adult.
www.cavehill.uwi.edu /bnccde/grenada/conference/papers/Jacobsc.html   (13177 words)

  
 SHAPE News: ISAF commander visits Camp Julien
Upon arriving at Camp Julien, he inspected a quarter-guard of TFK soldiers and was greeted by Col. Walter Semianiw, TFK commander.
Following lunch the general was escorted to the Camp Julien parade square to view a number of static displays of TFK's equipment.
Following the tour of Canadian equipment, the general was taken on a tour of Camp Julien and visited the first-class medical facilities of the TFK Health and Service Company (HSS Coy) as well as the camp's water treatment and bottling facility.
www.nato.int /shape/news/2005/04/i050412a.htm   (405 words)

  
 N.C. State vs Texas (May 15, 2004)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Julien reached on an error by 2b (0-2); Kinneberg advanced to second.
Julien advanced to second on a fielder's choice; Kinneberg out at third c to 3b, caught stealing.
Camp out at second c to ss, caught stealing.
www.texassports.com /mainpages/ba_pages/2003_04/000_stats/gm56.htm   (964 words)

  
 Petawawa Military Family Resource Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Presently, fall is upon us in Camp Julien, everybody can feel the drastic change in temperature from the hot conditions during the day to the now icy cool temperature in the evenings.
There have been many opportunities for soldiers in Camp Julien to be entertained during their free time.
The soldiers in Camp Julien also have fun by participating in other various activities such as the Terry Fox Run and the Dancon March in which soldiers from various countries participated in a 25 km march carrying a 10 Kg backpack.
www.pmfrc.org /deployment/story11-4.htm   (828 words)

  
 Navy SEALs.com - Articles: Viewing Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
On the trip back to Camp Julien, we watch in horror as one of our armoured vehicles hits a pothole near the edge of the road and rolls into the ditch and onto its roof.
As Hoyt radios Camp Julien and I scramble out the back of my vehicle, I can't help but remember that the last time I had to help after a rollover was at the tragic death of Sapper Mary Beth Short in 2002.
Though I don't profess to be religious person, that evening after we all return to camp, covered in dirt, banged up from the ride and tired from the long day on the road, I say a little prayer, thankful that we were all watched over today.
www.navyseals.com /community/articles/article.cfm?id=7709   (1388 words)

  
 BakuTODAY.net - NATO determined to continue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
For the soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR) stationed at Camp Julien, Tuesday was supposed to bring them one step closer to the end of their tours and one day closer to Canada.
All across the base flak-vested and helmeted soldiers were running to their positions, officers were running to briefings and the media were placed on communications lock-down.
The gathering was held in front of the memorial to the two Canadian soldiers who died on Oct. 2, 2003 in a mine attack just south of Camp Julien.
www.bakutoday.net /view.php?d=7840   (1018 words)

  
 Vince Gee Journal
They all flew into SF to get two team cars and drove down here to meet me. Our timing was great as we just about arrived at the hotel within about 40 minutes of each other.
Prior to camp, Julien sent the frames and parts for the 4 spare bikes to be used for the US Program.
But we still had the 25 race bikes (one for each rider) to build as our roster is the biggest it has ever been and now at the maximum roster size limit defined by the UCI (International Cycling Union).
www.promechanics.com /mechanic/journal/vince012004.htm   (515 words)

  
 Canadian soldier in critical condition; suffered self-inflic - Military Photos
At Camp Julien military police combed the tent for evidence Sunday afternoon.
Soldiers at Camp Julien always have access to their weapons and ammunition and frequently clean their guns in their sleeping quarters.
When soldiers come back to camp from missions, they are supposed to follow a strict procedure to clear their weapons of all ammunition.
www.militaryphotos.net /forums/showthread.php?t=6617   (554 words)

  
 SFU News - Comment - Nov 03, 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Since four deaths in the friendly fire incident of April 2002, Canadian media have paid scant attention to the Canadian contingent based in Kabul at Camp Julien.
Camp Julien sat astride the southern approaches to the city and enabled the Canadians to impede smuggling of weapons or explosives that could be used for insurgent attacks.
Camp Julien has been mostly dismantled and its equipment sent to Kandahar — the Taliban’s former stronghold.
www.sfu.ca /mediapr/sfu_news/regular_features/comment11030501.htm   (1180 words)

  
 TSN.ca - Print Story - Canada's Sports Leader   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Latendresse won't be in the lineup when the Leafs visit the Bell Centre on Saturday night, but Julien said he will play again, which means he won't get the chop in a round of cuts expected Sunday.
And while Latendresse is expected to be returned to the junior Drummondville Voltigeurs before the end of camp, Julien hasn't ruled him out.
Keeping him would be risky, as the new CBA allows players to become free agents after seven years and the club likely won't want to lose a year by rushing him into the NHL.
www.tsn.ca /tools/print_story.asp?id=137351   (890 words)

  
 CF Memorial Plaques
The monument was erected at Camp Julien after two soldiers were killed when the Iltis in which they were travelling struck a landmine on 2 Oct 2003.
LCol Don Denne (Left) and CWO Dan Bradley, Commanding Officer and Regimental Sergeant Major of the Third Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment Battalion Group unveil a plaque in memory of Cpl Jamie Murphy who was killed in Kabul by a suicide bomber on 27 Jan 2004.
The plaque will be added to a monument at Camp Julien dedicated to all Canadian soldiers who gave their life in the service of peace in Afghanistan.
www.afpp-international.com /athena-memorial   (502 words)

  
 Cda-Afghanistan, Bgt   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The soldiers will prepare a camp for the reconstruction team at a U.S. air base in Kandahar.
Unlike the Canadian soldiers at Camp Julien in Kabul, who had to set up camp from scratch, the startup team will have buildings to work with.
At the same time, soldiers from Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, Ont., will head next month for Camp Julien, where they'll replace the 700 Canadians who've spent the last six months working with ISAF, the NATO-led international peacekeeping force in Kabul.
www.recorder.ca /cp/National/050629/n0629143A.html   (468 words)

  
 goDutch.com :: Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan still celebrate their Leeuwarden Day
CAMP JULIEN, Afghanistan — The B Squadron of the Royal Canadian Dragoons (RCD) recently cancelled their Leeuwarden Day when they were redeployed deeper into Afghanistan.
The Dragoons had planned a parade and luncheon at the Kabul area camp, inviting other soldiers from their regiment, representatives from the Dutch embassy, and Dutch soldiers serving with the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).
The few soldiers left at the camp went ahead and still held their Leeuwarden parade, albeit greatly reduced in size.
www.godutch.com /windmill/newsItem.asp?id=765   (272 words)

  
 Today's Pix - Tuesday, November 29th, 2005 - Military Photos
The camp was handed over to the Afghan government with the transfer of the Canadian defence commitment in Afghanistan from Kabul to the southern Kandahar region.
Camp Julien, the Canadian base of operations in Kabul, was closed during a military ceremony and its land, buildings and facilities were transferred to the government of Afghanistan.
With the closure of Camp Julien, most of the Canadian forces will be consolidated in Kandahar.
www.militaryphotos.net /forums/showthread.php?t=63611   (6156 words)

  
 Gone but Not Forgotten...
Op ATHENA is the major Canadian overseas operation, with more than 900 personnel, 700 of them with TFK based in Camp Julien.
B Company, 1 PPCLI, ensured Camp Julien was secure through gate watch, roving patrols and observation posts, and kept a quick reaction force (QRF) ready at a moment’s notice.
B Coy completed close to 200 foot patrols (about 1 000 km of walking), cleared 40 000 vehicles and 30 000 people through the gates of Camp Julien, and the QRF responded to dozens of incidents during their six-month tour.
nyjtimes.com /cover/06-06-05/Gone-ButNotForgotten.htm   (701 words)

  
 CFPSA - PSP - Canadian Forces Radio and Television (CFRT)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Canadian and Finnish military and civilian personnel at the Camp Julien Combined Officers'/Warrant Officers' and Sergeants Mess in Camp Julien, Kabul, Afghanistan react as the final siren goes off signalling Canada´s victory at the World Cup.
Some participate in sports, others hit the gym or shop at the camp canteen, but for those who would prefer to relax and put up their feet, there’s Canadian Forces Radio and Television (CFRT).
CFRT is transmitted via satellite to most CF ground forces deployed overseas to the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, and to Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships, where the signal is available.
www.aspfc.com /en/psp/cfrt/story-hockey_e.asp   (270 words)

  
 Army - News: News Releases   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
With the exception of approximately 85 CF personnel serving with various military and civilian organizations in Kabul and Bargram, all CF assets were consolidated with the closure of Camp Julien (previously the Canadian base of operations in Kabul) and relocated to Kandahar, in the southern region of Afghanistan.
On November 29, 2005, Camp Julien, which was the Canadian base of operations in Kabul, officially closed.
On November 29, 2005, the last Canadian material assets were moved and shipped out to Kandahar, and Camp Julien was officially handed over to the Afghan Ministry of Defence.
www.army.forces.gc.ca /lf/English/6_4.asp?ID=220   (1451 words)

  
 Photos - Prime Minister Chrétien's visit to Camp Julien in Kabul   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Prime Minister Jean Chretien talks to MCpl Joe Park (Left) and Cpl Tim Fowler during an informal visit to the Junior Ranks Mess at Camp Julien in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Prime Minister Jean Chretien talks with members of the Canadian Contingent at Camp Julien in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Members of the 24 Field Squadron, part of the Third Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment (3 RCR BG) Battalion Group, demonstrate de-mining procedures to Prime Minister Jean Chretien during his visit to Camp Julien in Kabul, Afghanistan.
www.canada-afghanistan.gc.ca /pm_visit_afghanistan_pictures-en.asp   (595 words)

  
 Ottawa Business Journal - Home Page
A Canadian soldier salutes the flag during a ceremony at Camp Julien in Afghanistan on Nov. 29.
It actually built Camp Julien, the Canadian Forces' base camp near Kabul, Afghanistan.
"It could be everything from constructing a camp, like we did in Julien, to taking over the support activities after the military has been there for a while, as we did in Bosnia."
www.ottawabusinessjournal.com /333318456838367.php   (553 words)

  
 bound by gravity
As are suicide attacks -- a worrying development for Canadians who will be spending more time on the road than ever before during their four-year presence in Afghanistan.
The move from Camp Julien into the heart of the Afghan insurgency isn't without difficulties:
Canadian operations for the past year have been mainly limited to securing the immediate area around the home base, Camp Julien.
www.boundbygravity.com /2005/07/into-danger-zone.aspx   (693 words)

  
 London Free Press: Camp Julien water tests clean
London Free Press: Camp Julien water tests clean
KABUL -- Canadian soldiers at Camp Julien in the Afghan capital took showers yesterday for the first time since the water supply was shut down due to tampering early Monday.
Italian technicians determined a foreign substance found in the camp's 55,000-litre holding tank during a routine filter change Sunday night was likely soap or a cleaning fluid and not any biological or chemical agent.
www.canoe.ca /NewsStand/LondonFreePress/News/2004/04/09/414306.html   (227 words)

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