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OP MEDUSA Board of Inquiry13 July 2007 - Lieutenant-General Michel Gauthier, Commander Canadian Expeditionary Force Command (CEFCOM), released today the findings from the A-10A Friendly Fire Incident Board of Inquiry (BOI) that investigated the September 4, 2006, events during which a USAF aircraft opened fire on Canadian troops. This incident resulted in the death of Private Mark Anthony Graham and injuries to several other Canadian soldiers serving with Charles Company group, Royal Canadian Regiment, Joint Task Force - Afghanistan (JTF-Afg).

"Members of the Board of Inquiry produced a thorough report with recommendations which, I am convinced, will help safeguard the lives of our soldiers in the future", said General Rick Hillier, Chief of the Defence Staff. "Risk is inherent to military operations, however we must always seek to mitigate it." This BOI also received the full cooperation from US military authorities, specifically from the Commander of Ninth Air Force, Lieutenant-General Gary L. North, his staff, and US Central Command (CENTCOM). "We are grateful for their great collaboration in aiding this BOI," he added.

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