Journalist Kristina Davis, with National Defence Canada's "The Maple Leaf" newspaper. Davis spent two weeks in Afghanistan talking to CF (Canadian Forces) personnel both inside and outside the wire. Candid, dedicated, determined and above all professional, they told their stories - some funny, some heartbreaking and some just plain peculiar - their experiences are both provoking and enlightening.
<p>Joint Task Force Afghanistan (JTF-Afg) is Canada's military contribution to Afghanistan. Canadian operations will focus on working with Afghan authorities to improve security, governance and economic development in the country.
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The Canadian Forces (CF) contribution in Afghanistan comprises over 2,500 soldiers, most of whom serve with JTF-Afg at Kandahar Airfield and Camp Nathan Smith, Canada's Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), in Kandahar City.  Additional personnel are assigned to various military headquarters,  support bases, and civilian organizations.
Canadian Forces Lt Christian Courtemanche
Taken on 12 July 2007
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