Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2015-01-19
Invested on: 2016-04-29
As the United States security coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority from October 2012 to October 2014, Vice-Admiral Bushong was the leader of a military-civilian team that included Canadian personnel. Under his direction, the group achieved its goals, despite the relatively small size of the unit and the numerous regional challenges it faced. With impressive leadership and a singular operational vision, Vice-Admiral Bushong helped to advance Canada’s strategic initiatives, interests and credibility in the region.