Exploring the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)

Overseas DEPLOYMENT in the CAF with Sgt Tonkin


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This episode features Sgt Tonkin, a Materials Management Technician (MMT) currently posted at 1 Service Battalion in Edmonton, Alberta. Sgt Tonkin has served in the Canadian Armed Forces since 2002 and has been deployed on four international operations.

In this conversation, we discuss Sgt Tonkin's background, his work as an MMT, the contrasts between Army and. Air Force environments and we dive into his experience overseas! Sgt Tonkin walks us through an in-depth recount of what life is like in Kandahar, Afghanistan with rockets flying overhead, all the way to Jordan where he flew to carry a fallen comrade.

To watch this interview with images visit my YouTube channel. Enjoy!

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Exploring the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)By Kyra Nankivell