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Behind the Uniform - Meet Canadian Lieutenant Commander Rebecca Gallant [1]

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Date: 2024-03 

1. Where are you from?



Prince Edward Island, Canada

2. How long have you been in the military? Why did you join?



I have been in for 15 years. I joined to get a good education and be guaranteed a secure job when I finished school.

3. Have you deployed before, either on a NATO exercise or other mission?



Yes, I have deployed twice before, in 2017 in the pacific and in 2020 on HMCS Toronto (FFH 333), a Halifax-class frigate with Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1).

4. What is your job in the military and what will you be doing during this exercise?



I am a logistics officer in the Royal Canadian Navy. During this exercise I will serve as the Deputy Force Logistics Coordinator. We work to ensure all afloat forces have all their logistical needs met in order to sustain themselves at sea - enabling them to achieve their mission.

5. What do you do in your spare time? Do you have any hobbies?



I spend my spare time camping, hiking and enjoying the beach with my family and dog. I love to knit, crochet and read!

6. What is your biggest strength?



I think I am an enthusiastic person who brings a level of energy to my job that enables me to get the job done with a smile on my face.

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