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Heroism in the Context of a Global Pandemic: Canadian Armed Forces Domestic Deployment in Response to COVID-19

verfasst von : Keith Pearce, Kathy Michaud, Irina Goldenberg, Matthew G. Huebner

Erschienen in: Military Heroism in a Post-Heroic Era

Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland

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Abstract

As part of Canada’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, select Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel deployed on a domestic operation called Operation LASER (Op LASER) to support civilian staff at long-term care facilities (LTCF) in Ontario and Quebec. OP LASER personnel faced several unique challenges and stressors, including working with an ill and vulnerable elderly population, risk of catching the virus, concern for the health and well-being of loved ones while away, and being exposed to morally distressing events, all of which can be associated with decreases in psychological well-being. Despite the unprecedented circumstances, OP LASER personnel exemplified heroism in the course of these humanitarian efforts. These CAF members faced unique challenges and personal sacrifices, demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity in the course of contributing to the protection of the broader Canadian society in the context of the global pandemic. This deployment embodies the notion of polymorphic heroism in today’s post-heroic era with heroism extending beyond the traditional military battlefield.

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Titel: Heroism in the Context of a Global Pandemic: Canadian Armed Forces Domestic Deployment in Response to COVID-19
verfasst von: Keith Pearce
Kathy Michaud
Irina Goldenberg
Matthew G. Huebner
Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland
Buch: Military Heroism in a Post-Heroic Era
Print ISBN: 978-3-031-51555-2

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-51556-9

Copyright-Jahr: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-51556-9_16