Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: October 16, 2020
- Invested on: November 04, 2021
Rank: Colonel
Colonel Morehen was deployed as commander of Task Force Mali from January to September 2019, where he built a resilient, combat-capable team able to effectively operate in an austere and violent operational environment. During his tenure, the task force achieved 3 800 hours of tactical aviation flying and executed more than 30 deliberate operations. In addition to aeromedical support, he meticulously and discreetly coordinated tactical support for a sensitive national operation. Colonel Morehen’s tremendous leadership within a complex UN mission brought considerable honour to Canada.
