News Release Bombardier Karl Manning

Specific caption embedded within the image /// Informations spécifiques incorporées dans l'image. Brigadier-General Dean Milner, Commander of Task Force Kandahar (TFK), accompanied by TFK Regimental Sergeant-Major, Chief Warrant Officer Gérald Blais, delivers a statement to media following the death of Bombardier Karl Manning. Bombardier Karl Manning’s remains were discovered by fellow comrades on 27 May 2011 at his base camp. He was serving in Afghanistan with the 1er Battallion, Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group, based out of Valcartier, Québec. The role he played within the Battle Group – operating radars – was essential to the success of Canadian and Coalition Force operations. Task Force Kandahar will continue robust security operations in conjunction with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Afghan National Security Forces, and its coalition and civilian partners in order to eliminate insurgent violence and set the conditions for successful and sustainable governance, development and peace in Southern Afghanistan. Photo by Cpl. Jean-Francois Carpentier, Image Tech, Roto 10, Task Force Kandahar, Afghanistan. IPTC/EXIF embedded within the image. © 2011, DND/MDN, Canada. By using this image, you agree to the following notices: www.forces.gc.ca/site/notices-avis-eng.asp // En utilisant cette image, vous acceptez de respecter les avis suivantes : http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/notices-avis-fra.asp. This image may be distributed for non-commercial use provided this notice and all metadata are included, and is subject to copyright and other limitations found at the link above. // Cette image peut être distribuée pour usage personnel, uniquement si on y inclut toutes les métadonnées ainsi que les restrictions d'utilisation mentionnées dans le lien ci-dessus.