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Cpl Frieda Van Putten, CFB Esquimalt Imaging Services Members from the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service (WRCNS) stand alongside currently serving naval members to celebrate the dedication of the Navy Lady Rose at the Wardroom on March 8. The Wren Association had the rose developed as a tribute to the men and women who have served ashore and at sea in the navy. RRoseose ddedicationedication uunitesnites nnavyavy wwomenomen

Shelley Lipke the future of women in the Wren Barbara Duncan “It’s a fantastic experi- Staff writer service.” joined Cdr Tony Derosenroll ence. I’m so glad I got to be And from the of the Naval Centennial involved with this. Now-a- Canadian Blood Women of the Canadian Commanding Officer of office to unveil three pots days we are deployed for Navy, past and present, HMCS Halifax, Cdr Josee of roses for all to see. The six months, and these ladies Services Donor gathered last Monday on Kutz, who is the first pots will remain on the went to England for three the Wardroom patio to female to command a major patio to flourish, and in years. Hearing their stories Clinic unveil the first Canadian Canadian warship: the summer sport deep red is inspiring,” she said. “I’m Naval Centennial rose “The women who serve petals. really proud to be a woman March 16th & 17th bushes planted at a CF base in the Canadian Navy After the ceremony the serving in the Canadian in Canada. today owe much to the women retreated to the Navy and it’s because of 8:45 am - 3:45pm The Navy Lady Rose was Wrens, who, through their warmth of the Wardroom these ladies paving the way Chief & Petty Officers’ named to honour the thou- service during the darkest to enjoy scones, tea and a for me.”` Mess Conference Room sands of Canadian women days of the Second World chat. All Wrens that attended who served in the Women’s War, established traditions LS Kathleen Walker was the dedication ceremony Please bring ID. Royal Canadian Naval of conduct, morale and effi- one of about 30 current will receive copies of both Service (WRCNS) and in ciency that are carried for- serving Canadian Forces letters along with the photo today’s Canadian Navy. ward to today.” naval women who enjoyed taken of them gathered With blankets draped on Eighty-four-year-old speaking to the veterans. around the rose bushes. their laps to ward off the The first call I made... unusual cold weather, the service women of yester- year sat with their younger counterparts to witness the “When I got notice of my posting dedication, which was held the first call I made was to Melissa Green on International Women’s of Couvelier & Associates. Day. They have 35 plus years of real estate Guest speaker Cdr Barb experience, & they sold 46% of their listings at Carter read two letters or above full price last year! For me, every from high ranking female dollar counts." naval officers, written espe- cially for the occasion. 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This utive curl on the navy uni- Great % rates but not the curl. “I believe the timing of motion is aimed to give the form meant a loss of some Guy Lauzon, MP for the motion is significant and navy back part of its identity of the identity of the navy,” Let us fi nd a car for you! Stormont-Dundas-South important as well. With the lost in 1968 and to support said Lauzon. View inventory online: Glengarry, felt the navy uni- 100th anniversary of the the men and women of the The executive curl can 250-360-2271 form had lost a very unique Canadian Navy, what bet- Canadian Forces.” be incorporated into the carsunlimitedvictoria.com tradition, and in light of the ter time to right this wrong With 100 per cent support current uniform by being Naval Centennial, felt it was and reincorporate the execu- from all parties, his motion embroidered onto the sleeve time to bring back the curl. tive curl into the uniform of passed. above the uppermost gold On March 5, he presented the navy? 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MCpl Chris Ward, CFB Esquimalt Imaging Services HMCS Calgary, HMCS Whitehorse, on Calgary’s right; Orca-class patrol vessel Caribou on Calgary’s left; United States Coast Guard Cutter Midgett, astern of Calgary; USCGC Cuttyhunk, astern of Midgett; as well as smaller USCG response boats and Integrated Border Enforcement Team vessels sailed together in the Strait of Georgia March 1, 2010, before returning to their respective home ports. IIttʼs oover,ver, bbutut tthehe pprideride ooff a jjobob wwellell ddoneone eechoeschoes oonn Lt(N) Peggy Kulmala the Canadian Forces contribu- teams to complete underwa- Discovery’s secure command and ment from across Canada to and Senior PAO JTFG Maritime tion to the overall security of ter security sweeps of Olympic control capability, the RCMP- from Vancouver. Component the Vancouver 2010 Olympic venues and other key locations led Olympic Marine Operations “Although keeping watch over the and Paralympic Winter Games— in Vancouver Harbour and False Centre (manned by the RCMP, ocean approaches to Canada and its Canadian Navy ships are back there was a Canadian frigate or Creek, the waters off the Olympic Navy, and other partners) had the harbours is what the navy does every to their regular duties, Rigid destroyer in the Strait of Georgia, Athletes’ Village. required capability to coordinate day, each individual’s experience Hulled Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) two Kingston-class coastal “I am very proud of my team, on water marine assets. during Operation Podium provides are out of the water on trail- defence vessels in the approach- and the legacy we each bring home Located at Deadman Island in a collective breadth of experience ers being shipped back to their es to Vancouver Harbour, and with us,” said LCdr Todd Dupuis, Vancouver’s beautiful Stanley that will support Canada’s domestic places of origin across Canada, two Orca-class patrol vessels in Officer Commanding the CODT. Park, Discovery also provided criti- security well into the future,” con- and hundreds of sailors are regal- Vancouver’s Inner Harbour. These “The nature of integrated opera- cal infrastructure to support the cludes Capt(N) Couturier. “Our ing their friends and families back ships were part of coordinated tions provided us an enhanced hundreds working out of Deadman contribution to maritime security home with the details of their maritime surveillance patrols, understanding of each team’s pro- Island. For example, its galley fed for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics “Olympic experience” during the which (with CH-124 Sea King cedures and equipment.” large numbers of people around is something all members of the largest joint interagency domestic and CP-140 Aurora aircraft over- And at the epicentre was the clock, and its logistics team Maritime Component should be security operation in Canadian head) provided electronic inputs HMCS Discovery, Vancouver’s provided administrative, transport proud of. We achieved our aim, history. to build the vital picture of who Naval Reserve Division, the heart and supply support to hundreds, allowing our athletes to do their “The Canadian Navy continu- was on the water. of Vancouver 2010 Olympic adeptly managing the complexi- best, bringing back an historic 14 ously has ships and sailors at sea Within the harbour itself, the marine security operations. With ties of moving people and equip- Gold medals.” conducting a variety of activi- Port Security Unit (PSU)— ties such as support to domes- comprised of specifically trained tic law enforcement, sovereignty naval reservists from across patrols, force generation exer- Canada—with embarked law cises and overseas deployments,” enforcement officers, provided said Capt(N) Gilles Couturier, an on-scene law enforcement Commander of JTFG’s Maritime capability and patrolled RCMP- Component. “Our tasks during designated marine security zones. Vancouver 2010 were all in a day’s “Working as an integrated team work for us. What was unique was with the RCMP provided the PSU that we worked in unprecedented with a unique experience in this scale and proximity with sail- complex domestic security envi- ors from across Canada, Regular ronment,” said LCdr Doug Martin, Force and Reserve, and our regu- PSU Commanding Officer. “The lar partners in domestic maritime same naval reservists who led the security to get the job done.” PSU effort will now pass their The navy’s support to RCMP- experience on to others. The Naval led Olympic marine security oper- Reserve, which has a mandate for ations was executed in increasing port security, is already putting concentric circles focussed on this experience to good use with securing waterside Olympic ven- a large proportion of the PSU per- ues and key locations. sonnel moving on to support the During the Vancouver 2010 upcoming Naval Centennial Fleet Olympics, Canadian Navy, United Reviews in Victoria and Halifax.” States Coast Guard, and United In and around the busy States Navy vessels patrolled their Vancouver waterfront, the respective waters as part of their Combined Operational Dive Team existing partnership in cross-bor- (CODT) totalling more than 30 Sgt Paz Quillé, Combat Camera der information sharing and law Clearance and Port Inspection div- LS Benjamin Neil (left), boatswain from HMCS Carleton in Ottawa, and OS Dustin Burdett, enforcement. ers from across Canada, worked boatswain from HMCS Discovery in Vancouver, conduct a security patrol aboard a rigid hull During Operation Podium— in collaboration with RCMP dive inflatable boat during Operation Podium for the Vancouver 2010 Integrated Security Unit. 8 • LOOKOUT March 15, 2010

Torch relay rolls through Victoria Shelley Lipke, Lookout

Shelley Lipke for the crowd in the bright, her from a nearby police Staff writer warm sunshine, and sailors zodiac, snapping nonstop from HMCS Ottawa manned shutter clicks as she stood on Hundreds of people military displays. the bow holding the lantern cheered Capt Trevor Greene RAdm Tyrone Pile was that held the flame. of Nanaimo as he carried called to stage to say a few The scene was too inviting the Paralympic Torch on words to the crowd. for a Prince of Whales boat Saturday, March 6. With His message was one of that did an extra circle to see fiancée Debbie and daughter respect for the athletes of the a closer look. Grace by his side, he pro- Paralympic Games, and of the With strong arms and pre- pelled his wheelchair down pride he felt for the Canadian cise movement, the Navy Lyall Street, stopping along Forces members who will Dragon Anchors paddled the way to shake hands with help keep the Games safe. in unison to meet Lt(N) well wishers. The sixth person to carry Mooney, and once beside her, The soldier, injured in the flame was LS Kirsten she lit the flame of civil- 2006 while deployed in Arensen, and like the avid ian Paralympics coach Peter Afghanistan, was the first of triathlete she is, sprinted her Lawless, who was then rowed many to participate in the portion. to shore to carry on the Paralympic Torch relay. Lt(N) Hayley Mooney was Victoria celebration. The launch point was the last, covering more ground Only 14 Canadian cities Archie Browning Sports than the others as she ran the are being visited by the relay Centre, where torch bear- torch from the stage area to and Esquimalt/Victoria was Cpl Charles A. Stephen, ers, politicians, the public West Bay Marina and board- among them. On March 12 CFB Esquimalt Imaging Services and the military united to ed a navy boat bound for the the Paralympic flame trav- hear speeches and watch the Victoria Ship’s Point portion elled to Vancouver to light Top: The Navy Dragon Anchors action. of the relay. the cauldron to start the dragon boat team was among the The Naden Band played A media frenzy followed Paralympic Winter Games. CF members honoured with car- rying the Paralympic Torch as the relay passed through Esquimalt and Victoria on March 6.

Above: RAdm Tyrone Pile and Cdr Barbara Carter speak with Cpl Laura David, a member of the Integrated Personnel Support Center (IPSC) at CFB Esquimalt, prior to the Paralympic Torch Relay in Esquimalt.

Left: LS Kristen Arensen, a Naval Communicator in HMCS Winnipeg, completes her leg of the Paralympic Torch Relay.

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Shelley Lipke At one point his name was Find CRD Blue Box sales locations at www.crd.bc.ca/bluebox Staff writer number one. I can’t even I think I’ll imagine how his parents www.crd.bc.ca For Lt(N) Fiona Milne, remember the felt. It was very exciting. I the experience of a life- was so thrilled to see these time came to a close several camaraderie Olympic athletes achieve weeks ago, but the excite- among everyone their dream.” ment of the Games gave On the course range her her an Olympic level high for a long time. days were long. that’s a little hard to shake. You kind of got “I would get on the bus at After being an official 6 a.m. and get back to the in the sport of biathlon this overwhelming cruise ship where I stayed at during the 2010 Winter feeling inside every 6 p.m. or even later. When Olympic Games, reservist we weren’t involved as offi- Lt(N) Milne is slowly set- time somebody cials for the races, we would tling back to reality. finished. maintain the course range “I was incredibly proud and move lane indicators, to be a part of this,” she “-Lt(N) Fiona Milne groom the course range and said. “It was an amazing paint the targets. There was opportunity.” venirs. One avid pin collec- always something to do.” From Feb. 7 to 27, she tor happily received it and She ensured that as many joined nearly 400 other then examined it looking international officials signed officials who volunteered for the clasp to pin it on his her log book after each race their time and skills to offi- jacket. to show a record of her role ciate the Games. The energy at the Games there. Her job was range record- was beyond positive and The job also came with er as the athletes skied one exceeded Lt(N) Milne’s some perks. lap of the course, entered expectations. Flags waved, “We were able to get into the range, steadied them- fans cheered and an orches- any venue with our accredi- selves, and tried to shoot tra of languages echoed in tation, so I saw Nordic as clean, alternating between the air. well as ski jumping. It was standing or prone posi- “I think I’ll remember the an added bonus and got us tion during each lap of the camaraderie among every- out of the area we were course. one for a long time,” she officiating in. During the She recorded their misses. said. “You kind of got this Nordic event, I felt like I This job came with some overwhelming feeling inside was right along with the ski- strict guidelines. every time somebody fin- ers and it was really excit- “We were not allowed to ished.” ing. If the crowd wasn’t so approach the athletes to One race in particular was loud you could have heard talk to them, but it was especially exciting. them breathing, but people okay if they spoke to us “The pursuit was a hunt. were cheering like lunatics first,” she said. Their goal was to cross the to encourage the athletes.” Luckily, she was intro- line first and pass every- As a reservist, she was duced to many of the biath- one in front of them after especially proud to pass a letes, which opened the line starting at staggered start huge road sign everyday that of communication and pro- times. There was electricity said: Thank you Canadian vided an insider’s view of in the air and it was pins and Forces for being here and the Olympics. needles. I was crossing my abroad. With seven rolls of fingers for Canadian ath- She’s already considering Canadian mint biathlon lete Jean Philippe LeGullec applying to be an official for quarters in her pockets, she and kept stealing glances at the next Olympic Winter also scoped out the coaches the jumbotron TV to see Games that will be held in to pass on the Olympic sou- the intermediate results. Sochi, Russia, in 2014. 10 • LOOKOUT March 15, 2010

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Shelley Lipke, Lookout LS Shanna Foster works on the tracking system in HMCS Algonquin. As a track supervisor she performs daily contact reporting and develops a Recognized Maritime Picture ensuring the ship has a surveillance plot. SSailorailor profile:profile: LLSS SShannahanna FFosteroster SLt Alex DeLorey sions,” says LS Foster. member, in support of local HMCS Algonquin This can mean plenty of charitable events such as stress at some times, while the World Partnership Walk LS Shanna Foster is a other times are very quiet. to eliminate global poverty Naval Combat Systems “It’s feast or famine,” and the Goldstream Salmon Information Operator describes LS Foster. “We can Run and Walk among many aboard HMCS Algonquin. go to Hawaii and have no others. Her group also runs Serving the Canadian Forces contacts for days or we can its own Jazz it up for the for the past six years, she be involved in an exercise Cure for the Canadian Breast takes her job and her fitness and have numerous con- Cancer Foundation. The very seriously. tacts.” group has raised approxi- As a Naval Combat Things can often get mately $100,000 in the 13 Systems Information intense, but LS Foster years that it has been run- Operator in Algonquin, handles the pressure just ning the event in Victoria. LS Foster finds herself in fine. She owes this, in large All this extra activity the Operations Room for part, to her commitment doesn’t take anything away extended periods of time. to fitness and community from LS Foster’s perform- Tickets: $10 for members, This means that a lot of her involvement. She is an avid ance in the Operations Pacifi c Fleet Club Upper Lounge $15 for non members. time is spent sitting in front participant in the Jazzercise Room. MS Brandon Robbins, Available at the PFC from of a computer screen. classes that takes place in the her immediate supervisor, March 26th Kiss a 0800-1500 Mon-Fri. “The most important part local Victoria area. She even says that LS Foster is “a cod for This is an all ranks show. of my job is putting together recently became a certified great asset to the team and Doors open at 7pm Civilian DND members the Recognized Maritime Jazzercise instructor. keeps everyone on their toes prizes welcome. Picture so that command “It’s a class that suits any- with her fitness pointers and can look at it and make deci- body,” says LS Foster. “There upbeat attitude.” is no typical demographic LS Foster’s commitment for each class. In a single class to professionalism, excel- there can be all ages and all lence and dedication can be shapes or sizes. It’s really for seen in her performance on anybody or anybody.” the job, in the gym or out in “It’s like finding treasure!” Fitness is just one benefit the community. Algonquin of her activities. She also is proud to have her as part from $219,900 participates, as a Jazzercise of the team.

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Visitors to the February, naval personnel, past and Crystal Garden during evening present, gathered with members hours had the added delight of of the public as Veterans Affairs lighting that created an even more Canada (VAC), the National nautical feel to the carving. The Capital Commission (NCC) and result was lifelike and drew great Assistant Chief of the Maritime attention from Winterlude par- Staff (Ass’t CMS) brought the ticipants over three weekends. navy to life in Ottawa. HMCS Sackville is the last As part of Winterlude celebra- remaining Flower-class corvette tions, an incredibly detailed rep- of the more than 120 built in lica of HMCS Sackville was con- Canada during the Second World structed for the Rogers’ Crystal War. One of the original mem- Garden at Confederation Park. bers of the famous Barber Pole The partnership between VAC Group, the Sackville was com- and the NCC has existed since missioned in 1941. This group 2005, the Year of the Veteran. of ships, with its red and white Each February they sponsor the barber pole stripes painted on the creation of a top-notch sculp- funnel, is still represented in our ture. current navy. “During this edition of “The victories we have achieved Winterlude, we are pleased to over the years would not have have the opportunity to cel- been possible without the tens of ebrate the Canadian Navy’s thousands of sailors who left the Centennial,” said Marie Lemay, comforts of home and put out to Chief Executive Officer of the sea,” said the Honourable Jean- NCC. “This ice sculpture, a repli- Pierre Blackburn, Minister of ca of HMCS Sackville, highlights Veterans Affairs. “Their contribu- the accomplishments of those tions, their courage were every bit Veterans Affairs Canada and the National Capital Commission unveiled an ice sculpture who have served, and continue to as remarkable. 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Staff writer matter of his art. and modifying it by remov- Canadian Naval Centennial, Much of it is inspired by ing the land and adding the Lt(N) (Ret’d) Webber For 50 years artist Lt(N) photographs, and he spends sea. “I imagined this would will eagerly be watching. 880 Attree Rd #7-415 Dunedin (Ret’d) John Webber has countless hours tweaking, be what it would look like “Hopefully I can get closer in Langford, in Victoria redesigning and reworking underwater,” he said pointing than just the shore to see beside Walmart 250-480-0222 sketched, painted and 250-478-0225 photographed ships, and an them in graphic programs to the print on the museum them because I’m looking www.aloyd.com impressive collection of his until they are perfect. wall. forward to making art from work decorates the walls of One example is his sub- Webber turned this print the photos I take.” CFB Esquimalt’s Naval and marine print. into a personal name card To see Lt(N) (Ret’d) Military Museum. “I realized you rarely see for himself, but like the Webber’s collection of naval YOUR LEGAL His latest piece reinvents a good submarine picture other pieces in his collection art drop into the Naden the naval crown and is underwater,” he said. “I the print is for sale. museum on a Friday when DEFENCE being sold as 2010 Naval wanted to change this so I “I don’t make a profit he volunteers or email him Centennial art. took a photograph of HMCS from any of my work. The at [email protected]. TEAM “I decided to work on the Chicoutimi that was taken money from it goes to the “I’m open to any new ideas naval crown to sharpen it up several years ago while on museum.” for artwork,” he says. “It’s my and improve it,” he said. land in Halifax and I began This June when naval ships hobby and if anyone wants Adding gems, 1800s style brainstorming,” he said. from around the world gath- me to design something for lamps, more colour and He began retouching it, er in waters off Esquimalt them I won’t even charge tweaking it in Photoshop painting in parts of the sub- for the International Fleet them,” he says. Mel Hunt BA (Hons), LLB Lieut Col (ret’d) spruced it up and he Leigh Gagnon BEd, BA, LLB enhanced it further by add- ing the dates commemorat- Mel Hunt practises military law, criminal law, and per- A FULL SERVICE ing 100 years and dedicat- sonal injury law, and is a former member of the Judge AUTO REPAIR FACILITY Advocate General’s Branch in The Canadian Forces. ing it to the Canadian Navy Centennial. Leigh Gagnon practises family law, real estate law, Induction & Fuel Injection Service Oil service and in the area of wills and estates. He’s made it into postcards Out of Province Inspection Electrical and canvas prints. “I’ve given Diesel Fuel Service Exhaust We get results! 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U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd class David R. Marin RAdm Gary Blore, Thirteenth Coast Guard District Commander, receives a plaque from Capt(N) Gilles Couturier during a visit aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Midgett on March 1. RAdm Blore and Capt(N) Couturier pre- sented plaques to each other as a sign of appreciation for the work done during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. The Coast Guard worked with the Top left: MS Parsons U.S. Navy, Canadian Navy and the RCMP as part of a cross-boarder infor- (centre) receives his new mation sharing and law enforcement as part of Operation Podium. shoulder slip-ons from Capt(N) Anderson.

Bottom left: Fire inspec- RAdm Gary Blore pres- tor Geordie Douglas was ents a plaque to Cdr Ron promoted on March10 Pumphrey, Commander to Chief Fire Inspector of HMCS Calgary, by Steve Mullen during a visit to Calgary (left) and Cdr Allan on March 1. Blore pre- James, Commander of sented the plaque to Port Operations and thank the commanding Emergencey Services officer and his crew for Branch (POESB). the work done during Douglas applied for and the Vancouver 2010 won this promotion Olympics. through a series of tests to prove his capabilities U.S. Coast Guard photo by and will begin supervis- Petty Officer 3rd class ing a staff of five in this David R. Marin position. March 15, 2010 LOOKOUT • 17

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