Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Cross
Awarded on: 2011-09-16
Invested on: 2012-02-16
As chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff from October 2007 to September 2011, Admiral Mullen was an outstanding pillar of support to the Canadian Forces. Operating at the highest strategic and political levels, he remained continually responsive to Canadian concerns around the world. A catalyst for co-operation among multiple government agencies in Canada and the United States, he promoted a collaborative and collective approach to continental security. He also proved to be a strong supporter of the Canadian Forces’ mission in Afghanistan. Admiral Mullen’s unparalleled service, vision and leadership were of exceptional benefit to the Canadian Forces.