Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2009-11-19
Invested on: 2010-06-04
Major Tremblay was deployed to Afghanistan as the officer commanding a reconnaissance squadron, from September 2008 to February 2009. He expertly led numerous successful operations while simultaneously mentoring an Afghan reconnaissance company and coordinating security, governance and development of infrastructures in Arghandab District. His ability to gain the co-operation of Afghan leaders, civilian partners and allied forces enabled the precise targeting of insurgent networks throughout this dangerous and complex region. Major Tremblay’s leadership of his squadron directly contributed to the Task Force’s operational success.