Gen. Gene Renuart, NORAD and U.S. Northern Command commander, and Canadian Brig. Gen. David Millar, Joint Task Force North commander, pose with members of the Canadian Ranger Patrol Inuvik at the Mackenzie River Delta near Inuvik, Northwest Territories during the general's May 11 visit to Forward Operating Locations Yellowknife and Inuvik. Canadian Rangers are part-time reservists providing a military presence in remote, isolated and coastal communities. Formally established in 1947, Canadian Rangers are responsible for protecting Canada's sovereignty by reporting unusual activities or sightings, collecting local data of significance to the Canadian Forces, and conducting surveillance or sovereignty patrols as required. There are currently 4,200 Canadian Rangers in 165 communities across Canada.
Photo by Wendy Gilmour
2009
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