Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2012-11-30
Invested on: 2014-02-18
Lieutenant-Colonel Ménard was deployed to Libya from March to May 2011 to support NATO operations. As CF-18 detachment commander, he successfully organized the rapid deployment of his unit despite tight timeframes and provided stable leadership at the front during the mission. He worked with local authorities to resolve a number of operational matters and was able to integrate new capabilities smoothly. Lieutenant-Colonel Ménard was essential to operational success.