Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2013-04-19
Invested on: 2013-09-12
As the chief of staff of the Consolidated Fielding Centre from May 2011 to February 2012, Major MacKeen excelled while entrusted with increased responsibilities, and was central to the fielding of 41 new Afghan National Army units. Providing superb leadership to Canadian, coalition and Afghanistan personnel, he developed processes that touched on all aspects of operations while providing outstanding mentorship to an Afghan colonel. Major MacKeen’s efforts dramatically improved the centre’s operational effectiveness and enhanced Canada’s reputation within NATO.