Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2011-04-26
Invested on: 2012-06-22
Lieutenant-Colonel Lowthian was deputy commander of the Joint Task Force Afghanistan Air Wing from November 2009 to September 2010. His leadership, dedication and tact contributed to the expansion of the air wing’s operational capability. As the architect behind numerous technical advancements, he had an immediate impact on the unit’s effectiveness, while he improved relations with coalition partners with skilful diplomacy. Lieutenant-Colonel Lowthian’s efforts were critical to the operational success of the air wing and the entire task force.