Colombian police officer Armando Castellano takes a photograph of the M17 helicopter after arriving at Tolemaida military base near Cundinamarca, for the commemoration of the first anniversary of the Jaque military operation, June 30, 2009. Eleven military and police personnel, former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and three U.S. citizens were rescued by the military during the operation. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

Colombian police officer Armando Castellano takes a photograph of the M17 helicopter after arriving at Tolemaida military base near Cundinamarca, for the commemoration of the first anniversary of the Jaque military operation, June 30, 2009. Eleven military and police personnel, former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and three U.S. citizens were rescued by the military during the operation.

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  12. Governor General Michaelle Jean, left, greets former Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Sept. 25, 2009.
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