Simulated opposing forces in a G Wagon (front) and a Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) move into position during Exercise STALWART GUARDIAN on August 25, 2015 at Garrison Petawawa, Ontario. Photo: 32 Canadian Brigade Group Public Affairs PA02-2015-0213-146 ~ Des forces d’opposition simulées à bord d’un G Wagon (à l’avant) et un véhicule du Système de véhicules de soutien moyen (SVSM) se mettent en position au cours de l’exercice STALWART GUARDIAN, le 25 août 2015, à la Garnison Petawawa, en Ontario. Photo : 32e Groupe brigade du Canada – Affaires publiques PA02-2015-0213-146
A long-distance training mission will take around 1,500 soldiers through the Ottawa Valley later this week.
Canadian Army Reserve personnel from the 32nd and 33rd Canadian Brigade Groups will conduct transport and supply convoys along various pre-planned routes through Toronto, Peterborough, North Bay, Ottawa, and Petawawa this Friday, August 15th, and Saturday, August 16th.
Ottawa Valley residents can expect to see an increase in military traffic on Highway 17 as personnel make their way to Garrison Petawawa for Exercise Stalwart Guardian, a major end-of-summer training event featuring simulated combat operations as part of the Armed Forces’ mission for preparedness and readiness.
Members of the public are being asked to take extra caution when approaching military vehicles, both this week and when they return from the Garrison on the same routes on August 23rd and 24th.
(written by Kasey Egan)
