Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: September 5, 2007
- Invested on: March 26, 2008
Rank: Colonel
As the first chief of staff of the Standing Contingency Task Force (SCTF) from May 2006 to April 2007, Colonel Hamel displayed the highest standards of professionalism and innovative leadership. He is credited for his efforts in leading the uniquely integrated SCTF headquarters from its launch in July 2006, through to the highly successful execution of the first joint Integrated Tactical Effects Experiment at sea in November 2006.
