Chief Warrant Officer Pierre Leger was a Regimental Sergeant Major of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. He served a total of 32 years, from 1983 to 2015, with tours in Cyprus, Croatia, and Afghanistan. Due to mental health issues brought on by his multiple tours, he was relieved of his senior position three years before his mandatory retirement. Leger now works as a Public Servant with the Department of National Defence at Chief Military Personnel, working on the initiatives to improve the support to military members and their families. He is active in promoting mental health among the serving and Veteran communities, especially the Combat Vet.
