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Princess Anne visits with deployed Canadian Forces members during her 2-day visit to Afghanistan. The Princess met with members of the Communications and Electronics branch, Canadian Forces Medical Services and the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during her visit.

March 1, 2010 - Kandahar, Afghanistan

Princess Anne visits with deployed Canadian Forces members during her 2-day visit to Afghanistan. The Princess met with members of the Communications and Electronics branch, Canadian Forces Medical Services and the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during her visit. She is the honorary Colonel-in-Chief of all three branches.

Joint Task Force Afghanistan (JTF-Afg) is the Canadian Forces (CF) contribution to the international effort in Afghanistan. Its operations focus on working with Afghan authorities to improve security, governance and economic development in Afghanistan. JTF-Afg comprises more than 2,750 CF members.

Photo: Master Corporal Matthew McGregor, Image Tech, JTFK Afghanistan, Roto 8