Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2014-02-28
Invested on: 2017-06-12
From March to November 2012, Chief Warrant Officer Penton deployed to the NATO Training Mission in Afghanistan as the Joint Task Force Afghanistan sergeant-major. His leadership of more than 900 Canadians in 30 locations across three regions of Afghanistan kept them motivated, disciplined and focused. He also provided excellent daily advice to his command team. Chief Warrant Officer Penton’s performance was integral to mission success, and enhanced the reputation of the Canadian Armed Forces.