Corporal Michael Thomas Stanford, Military Police, Air Reserve Flight Detachment, CFS St John’s, NF in recognition of his exceptional commitment and contribution as an air reservist throughout his 13 years service in the Canadian Forces at CFS St John’s. Characteristic of the individual, he unselfishly assumes extra responsiblities at the detachment located at Torbay. His knowledge and skills have materially contributed to the effectiveness of CFS St John’s misssion as well as to the success of a major undercover operation. These
effortscontributed toward his award of a Commanding Officer Commendation. His devotion tocommunity law enforcement, was recognized by the Crown Attorney’s Office, Dept of Justice following his involvement in terminating an assault and providing evidence at the resultant trial, crucial to the successful prosecution of the assailant. Cpl Stanford actively contributes to his community,participating in activities to raise charitable funds, the child identification program, and bicycle safety rodeos. In short, he is totally committed; an excellent representative of the CF Military Police, as well as that of the community of St John’s NF.