Landing in Kandahar was a shock. Fighter jets taking off, helicopters everywhere... it suddenly hit me: this was much bigger than I imagined. The enormity of the mission really sunk in then. #Kandahar #MilitaryLife #CanadianForces #Afghanistan #WarStories From: War Story: Afghanistan Series 01 Episode 03 | War Stories

Colonel Hope launched a smaller force than ideal, and Task Force Orion rolled into Pashmu on August 3rd, hitting heavy resistance. Highway 1, a critical artery from Kandahar to Helmand, needed clearing. A company from 2 PPCLI was mustered to secure the area. #TaskForceOrion #Pashmu #Kandahar #MilitaryOperation #Highway1 From: War Story: Afghanistan Series 01 Episode 03 | War Stories