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Aviator Avery Philpott, 4 Wing Imaging Canadian Armed Forces personnel from 4 Wing Cold Lake arrive home from Operation Reassurance, Air Task Force-Romania deployment in the early morning of January 13, 2020.

CLIFF KENYON leadership teams of returning members were there to said as the mission drew to a close. greet them before reuniting with their families and “Canada’s contribution to Air Task Force- It’s a warm welcome to troops from 4 Wing Cold friends. Romania shows our ongoing support to NATO, one Lake who returned home from Romania early Monday Cold Lake members were away on a four-month of our important multilateral relationships,” he morning. mission in Romania. Canadian Air Task Force (ATF) – added. Despite the cold snap that met them as their plane Romania is Canada’s contribution to NATO assurance Since 2014, Operation Reassurance has been key arrived home about 1:30 a.m. in Cold Lake, they were and deterrence measures in Central and Eastern to demonstrating Canada’s commitment to our NATO met by Wing leaders extending a warm welcome and Europe. allies. As part of NATO’s enhanced Air Policing congratulations for a successful mission. Minister of National Defence Harjit Singh mission, the operation reinforces NATO’s collective About 100 Canadian Armed Forces members Sajjan had thanked participants last week for defence, demonstrating the Alliance’s combined from Cold Lake took part in Operation Reassurance their efforts. strength and solidarity to any potential airspace in Romania, part of the air policing mission in Europe. “Thank you to all who served for your contribution. aggressor. The Command Team, Colonel Dave Moar and Your work shows our friends and allies that Canada Wing Chief Warrant Officer Rémi Nault, as well as will always stand shoulder to shoulder with them,” he Continued on page 2...

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...continued from front page Romanian, French, and US Navy, the Bulgarian Air Romania on Operation Reassurance. The ATF first Force, or Task Force Latvia, our efforts have clearly deployed from April to August 2014 to the Romanian Lieutenant-General Michael Rouleau, demonstrated Canada’s reliability and commitment to Air Force 71st Air Base in Campia Turzii, followed by Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command, NATO collective defence from both a deterrence and deployments to Constanta in both 2017 and 2018 from said: “Over the past four months, Canadian assurance perspective.” September to December. Armed Forces personnel, as part of Air Task Force- “The members of this Task Force have once NATO’s enhanced Air Policing is a peacetime Romania, again demonstrated the highest levels of again demonstrated the value and capabilities of collective defence mission, which safeguards the professionalism and skill NATO has come to expect our Canadian Armed Forces,” he said, “and further integrity of the Alliance’s airspace. It is part of NATO from Canada. Congratulations of a job well done.” solidified Canada’s reputation as a reliable defence assurance and deterrence measures introduced in ATF-Romania was composed of approximately 135 partner.” 2014 after Russia’s illegal and illegitimate annexation Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel and five CF- This is Canada’s fourth ATF deployment to of Crimea. 188 Hornets from 4 Wing Cold Lake. The members of ATF-Romania were mainly from 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron, supported by personnel from all over Canada, primarily from 2 Air Expeditionary Wing, 3 Wing Bagotville, and 19 Wing Comox. In addition to the enhanced Air Policing mission, the ATF conducted regular training with their Romanian counterparts, including flight operations, emergency response, flight safety, aircraft maintenance, command and control, and military policing. ATF-Romania also participated in several multinational joint exercises such as Exercise Silver Arrow in Latvia, Exercise Blue Bridge 19 and Exercise Ramstein Dust. “It has been a tremendous honour for the members of Air Task Force-Romania 2019 to work alongside our Romanian and regional NATO Allies,” Commander Air Task Force-Romania Lieutenant-Colonel Forrest Rock said. “Whether fulfilling our NATO enhanced Air Policing mandate or participating in the multitude of multinational joint training opportunities with our Romanian MiG-21 and F-16 counterparts, the Aviator Avery Philpott, 4 Wing Imaging Colonel Dave Moar, 4 Wing Commander greets members returning home from Operation Reassurance, Air Task Force-Romania at 4 Wing Cold Lake Medley terminal January 13, 2020.

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Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts LCol Joshua Kutryk and Jenni Sidey-Gibbons celebrated the end of their basic training, along with their NASA classmates, during a ceremony on January 10, 2020, at the in Houston, Texas. Their class was the first to be supervised by a Canadian astronaut, Col . Kutryk and Hansen have both served at 4 Wing Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake. Sidey-Gibbons and Kutryk are becoming astronauts at a time when countries around the world are preparing to send humans beyond the International Space Station. Last year, Canada announced its partnership in the project with NASA, which is part of the Artemis program that will see the first woman and the next man set foot on the Moon. Canada’s astronauts are a source of inspiration and pride for Canadians. They inspire the next generation of astronauts, engineers and scientists and continuously engage with young people to encourage them to pursue careers in science-related fields. This Canadian Space Agency year, they are challenging young Canadians across Canada’s two newest astronauts, Lieutenant-Colonel Joshua Kutryk (left) and Jennifer Sidey- the country to take part in the Junior Astronauts Gibbons, graduated from their basic training, along with their NASA classmates, during a campaign and learn what it is to train like an astronaut ceremony at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. and how they can be part of future missions, to the moon and beyond. systems, T-38 jet proficiency, and Russian language. While waiting for a flight assignment, Hansen “Canada’s astronauts are our modern-day Canada’s new Space Strategy guarantees flight represents CSA at NASA, and works at the Mission explorers. Not only do they help develop new space opportunities in low Earth orbit for our astronauts Control Center as Capcom—the voice between the technologies, advance scientific knowledge and and sets the stage for a Canadian to visit the Moon for ground and the International Space Station. promote Canada in space, they inspire all Canadians the first time. Kutryk was born in Fort Saskatchewan, AB., and to look to the stars and dream about what is possible,” The CSA’s Junior Astronauts campaign aims to raised on a cattle farm. Prior to joining the space said Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry get Canadian youth excited about space and science. program he was a pilot at 4 Wing where he was Navdeep Bains. “Jenni and Joshua represent the best It is open to young Canadians in grades 6 to 9 during responsible for fighter evaluations. He was responsible of Canada, both with our partners around the world, the 2019–2020 school year. for safety and conducting airborn evaluations of new and our curious young people. I want to warmly Hansen, from London, Ont. Prior to joining systems and technology on the CF-18. He has worked congratulate them on completing this rigorous the Canadian Space Program, Hansen served extensively as an instructor, teaching other pilots how training.” as a CF-18 fighter pilot and held the position of to fly the CF-18 on demanding missions The CSA selected Sidey-Gibbons and Kutryk to Combat Operations Officer at 4 Wing in Cold Sidey-Gibbons was born in Calgary and has a become the next Canadian astronauts in July 2017. Lake. His responsibilities included ensuring the Ph.D in engineering with a focus on combustion from They are the CSA’s 13th and 14th astronauts. The effectiveness of NORAD Air Defense Operations and University of Cambridge. She has worked on low- astronaut candidates have completed training in the operability of Deployed and Forward Operating emission combusters for gas turbine engines. She was spacewalking, robotics, International Space Station Locations (Bases). recruited as an astronaut in 2017 by CSA. Recreation department updates Book King

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CLIFF KENYON gender violence on Saturday, February Keynote speaker at the conference 8. being held at MFRCS will be Shannon Floyd Perras and his staff at 4 “The goal of the conference is to Moroney, of Toronto, an acclaimed Wing Military Family Resource Centre open the conversation on what we need author with two national bestsellers. Society (MFRCS) don’t like the status to do to ensure women and men feel In Through the Glass, published in quo. safe at work and at play,” said Perras. 2011, Moroney tells her own journey They prefer change and they He said it is shocking and it’s a following the violent crimes and are ready to push for it when it’s a fact that many women don’t feel safe incarceration of her first husband worthwhile cause. venturing outside alone after dark. in 2005. She now travels extensively Violence against women is a cause “We don’t accept the status quo that leading transformative forgiveness and they are ready to act on says Perras, women don’t feel safe,” said Perras. healing retreats for individuals and 4 Wing MFRCS executive director. “As guys many of us don’t understand communities overcoming trauma. She MFRCS will be holding a one-day how personal safety is often at the top of is a registered counsellor helping those conference joining the battle against mind for many women.” hurt by crime, grief, loss and other life challenges. Moroney was a high school Submitted guidance counsellor in 2005 when her Guest speaker is Shannon husband was arrested after confessing Moroney of Toronto. #4WING to the sexual assault and kidnapping 4 WING CONNECTION of two women. After discovering Sheri Scott, MFRCS Family Education a lack of help for families of criminals, Co-ordinator. Cold Lake Moroney became a restorative justice Featured will be counsellors from advocate who speaks on the ripple Dragonfly Counselling and Support EVENT/ ACTIVITY DATES WHERE effect of crime. Centre, Bonnyville, and the Dr. The conference, at 4 Wing MFRCS, Margaret Savage Crisis Centre in Cold *Injury Prevention & Active Living January 15, 2020, 8 am - 12 pm Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre is open to the public beginning at 8:30 Lake. a.m. Moroney’s morning presentation But Perras said the conference isn’t Employment Workshop: Resume Writing January 15, 2020, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, MFRCS Conference Room will be followed by a free lunch and solely about women. Ages 16+ two workshops, each of 90 minutes, “We hope that both men and women First Aid: Become Certified January 15 & 16, 2020, 8:30 am - 5 pm MFRCS Conference Room featuring local contacts involved in attend,” he said. “It isn’t just about (both days), Ages 18+ organizations helping victims of crimes women. It’s about community. Men *Mental Fitness & Suicide Awareness January 17, 2020, 8 am - 4 pm Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre of gender violence. need to know about this stuff, too. They (General) “We want to talk about supports that need to learn about how to look out for Just Dance January 17, 2020, Ages 6-9: 1 pm - 4 pm MFRCS Youth Centre are available in the community,” said the women around them.”

Muspirations January 18, 2020, Ages 6-9: 10 am - 12:30 pm | MFRCS Youth Centre Ages 10-17: 1 pm - 4 pm Intro to Meditation: Become a Teacher! January 18, 2020, 1 pm - 6 pm, Ages 16+ MFRCS Welcome Centre *Blast Off the Pounds Info Session January 20, 2020, 12:10 - 12:50 pm, Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre Recreation department Evening Session 5:30 - 6:10 pm *Respect in the CAF (Supervisor) January 21, 2020, 8 am - 4 pm Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre cuts movie prices Giant Twister January 21, 2020, Ages 6-9: 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm MFRCS Youth Centre

*Quit It! Info session January 22, 2020, 12:00 - 12:50 pm Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre TANIA FOURNIER These tickets can only be redeemed Financial Workshop January 22, 2020, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Ages 16+ MFRCS Conference Room on site and cannot be redeemed online. We regret to inform you that we Also, if you wish to see a 3D movie, please Drawing Workshop January 22, 2020, Ages 10-17, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm MFRCS Youth Centre had to close the 4 Wing Movie Club note that there will be an additional Sew & Sew January 22, 2020, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm, Ages 16+ MFRCS Welcome Centre permanently. The general interest ‘Technological Fee’ of $3 per ticket. decline in that area and the number The 4 Wing Community Recreation *Respect in the CAF (General) January 23, 2020, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre of hours that volunteers had to put in, Department is grateful for your Winter Skin Care Workshop January 23, 2020, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Ages 16+ MFRCS Welcome Centre makes it impossible to justify keeping continued support over the years the Club open at this time. Rest and hope we will all benefit from this Crop Haven Crafting Weekend January 24-26, 2020, Fri: 5:00 pm - MIDNIGHT | MFRCS Assembly Hall assured, we did find you a comparable change. During this winter season, cozy Sat: 9:00 am - MIDNIGHT | Sun: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, entertainment option with Grand up at the movie theatre with your family. Ages 16+ Square Cinema in Cold Lake. For more information on the Foosball Tournament January 25, 2020, Ages 6-9: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | MFRCS Youth Centre Due to a new partnership, the theatre and showtimes, please visit Ages 10-17: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4 Wing Community Recreation http://bit.ly/4wingmovies. For any other ASIST: Applied Sucide Intervention January 29 & 30 or February 1 & 2, MFRCS Conference Room Department is pleased to announce inquiries, members may call the Col Training Ages 16+, 8:30am - 4:30pm (both days) that we will be offering subsidized J.J. Parr Sports Centre Welcome Desk SafeTALK Training January 31, 2020, Ages 16+, 8:30 am - NOON MFRCS Conference Room tickets to the Defence Team and their at (780) 840-8000 extension 7823, visit dependants. Tickets will be at a special our website at www.cafconnection.ca/ StraightTALK Training January 31, Ages 18+, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm MFRCS Conference Room rate of $4 per person. Serving military Cold-Lake or visit our Facebook page *Stress: Take Charge! February 4 & 5, 2020, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre members (including foreign personnel), (@4wingconnection) for more details. DND employees, Defence Construction *Respect in the CAF (General) February 19, 2020, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre Canada, Defence Research and *Respect in the CAF (General) February 25, 2020, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre Development Canada employees, MFRCS employees, CFMWS staff, *Alcohol, Other Drugs, Gambling and February 27 & 28, 2020, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre and their dependants, are eligible to Gaming Awareness (Supervisor) purchase the tickets. Purchase of tickets You can register for MFRCS events at 4wingmfrcs.perfectmind.com. Open to EVERYONE in the community. is now available at the Col J.J. Parr *Those interested can register for these courses by emailing [email protected] with their RANK (if applicable), FULL NAME, UNIT (if applicable), SUPERVISOR’S APPROVAL (if military and/or civilian employee), and SN (if military). Sports Centre Welcome Desk and will be restricted to one ticket per family member per visit. WANT TO REGISTER, OR NEED MORE INFORMATION? #GetConnected Appropriate identification is • 4 WING MFRCS - BUILDING 674, KINGSWAY RD. 780.594.6006 required at time of purchase, and the • PSP 780.840.8000 EXT 7823 ticket will be marked with the user’s • MESSES - JJ Gray 780.840.8000 EXT 8139 Sophie Barmonte 780.840.8000 EXT 6978 name. Grand Square Cinema staff may A division of CF Morale & Welfare Services Une division des Services de bien-être et moral des FC CAFconnection.ca confirm identification of the Defence Team member again when the ticket is redeemed so please have your ID with you at your next visit. Page 6 The Courier News & Publishing Tuesday, January 14, 2020 RCAF Wing Commander Bannock dies at 100

SKIES MAGAZINE leading night fighter of World War II.” He was also Canada’s second- Wing Commander (retired) Russ highest-scoring flying ace. Bannock, the Royal Canadian Air Bannock became director of Force’s second highest-scoring ace operations at the RCAF’s London in the Second World War, slipped headquarters in May 1945, remaining the surly bonds of earth on January in that post until September, when he 4, 2020, at the age of 100. In honour attended Royal Air Force Staff College. of Wing Commander Bannock, who Upon his retirement from the had a distinguished career with de RCAF in 1946, Bannock began the next Havilland Aircraft and other civilian stage of his flying career. He returned aviation organizations following the home and joined de Havilland Aircraft war, this tribute is from Skies Magazine, Company of Canada Ltd. in Downsview, published on their website on January Ontario, as chief test pilot and 6, 2020. operations manager. There were big plans in the works In 1947, he flew the de Havilland for Russell Bannock’s 100th birthday DHC-2 Beaver prototype and on November 1, 2019. demonstrated its short takeoff and In an October email to Skies landing (STOL) capabilities so well that Magazine, his son Michael Bannock 978 were subsequently ordered by the said the centenarian was aiming U.S. Army and Air Force. to renew his aviation medical and Throughout the 1950s and planned to celebrate his big day by 1960s, Bannock found success selling flying a beautiful stock piston Beaver the company’s other STOL aircraft, on straight floats from the Toronto RCAF including the Otter, Twin Otter, Harbour. Squadron Leader Ross Bannock (left) and Flying Officer Robert Bruce Caribou and Buffalo. He took a brief In his note, Michael added, “This on Aug. 29, 1944, look at the starboard engine which brought them hiatus from de Havilland in 1968 to will be the exact spot he departed from back from a mission after the port engine was destroyed by flak. They found Bannock Aerospace Ltd., his own in September of 1947 when he did the limped home with the one engine after destroying two enemy aircraft. consulting business, before returning first flight of the Beaver on floats.” 1938 and his commercial license the wing commander and given command to the manufacturer in 1975 and being Unfortunately, inclement weather following year. of 418 Squadron in October 1944. promoted to the position of president prevented the birthday flight. Instead, He joined the Royal Canadian Air Shortly thereafter, he was posted to 406 and CEO, before leaving again in 1978 Bannock’s family gathered for a Force (RCAF) when the Second World Squadron as commanding officer and to return to Bannock Aerospace. celebration at Toronto’s Granite Club. War broke out, and was posted in 1940 as was awarded the Distinguished Service He has served and been affiliated But the ambitious plan itself is still a flying instructor to the Central Flying Order for outstanding leadership in with numerous industry organizations, evidence of Bannock’s ageless spirit School in Trenton, Ont. By September that command. including the Canadian Aeronautical and his love for aviation, an industry 1942, Bannock was chief instructor at During this period, Bannock Institute, the Canadian Aerospace in which he played a fundamental role No. 3 Flying School in Arnprior, Ont.. teamed up with navigator Flying Officer Industries Association and the since beginning his flight training in In total, he delivered more than 2,000 Robert Bruce. Together, Bannock and Canadian Fighter Pilots Association. 1937 at the Edmonton Flying Club. hours of instruction to student pilots Bruce waged war on Germany’s V-1 Bannock also served as chairman of Now, a little more than two months enrolled in the British Commonwealth jet-powered “flying bombs” or “buzz CAHF from 1988 to 1995 after his 100th birthday, the Canadian Air Training Plan. bombs,” at one point destroying four in He is survived by his four children, aviation community is mourning the In 1944, he was sent overseas and just one hour. 11 grandchildren and five great passing of Russell Bannock on January joined the RCAF’s No. 418 Squadron in According to CAHF, “By April 1945, grandchildren. 4, 2020. June, flying de Havilland Mosquitos on he had accounted for the destruction Bannock’s legendary contributions According to Canada’s Aviation intruder missions over Europe. of 11 enemy aircraft and 19 V-1 ‘flying to the RCAF and civilian aerospace are Hall of Fame (CAHF), which inducted His success prompted his bombs,’ had earned himself the title without parallel. His loss is sorely felt by Bannock in 1983, the Edmonton native appointment as a flight commander and ‘The Saviour of London,’ and the all those who honour his memory and earned his private pilot’s license in he was soon promoted to the rank of distinction of becoming the RCAF’s many significant accomplishments.

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Unit of length The week ahead should be fairly positive, Leo. As a 46. Actress Spelling 25. Blood type State shopping new phase in your life progresses, you will have the 47. Large hole in the 26. Drain 43. Narrow inlet 57. Standard operating opportunity to express yourself more and more. ground 27. Do-gooders 45. News organization procedure 49. One-masted sailboats 29. Advanced degree (abbr.) 58. Former OSS VIRGO - August 23 - September 22 52. Tropical Asian plant 31. Business designation 48. Scarlett’s home 59. Midway between south Expect some major movement in your career and 56. Concurs 34. Chinese-American 50. Micturates and southeast love life, Virgo. The two may even be intertwined 58. Latin term for charity actress Ling 51. Monetary unit 61. The Wolverine State in some way. You may be floating on air in all this good news. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22 Although no major events will come to fruition, this is an excellent week for you to simply sit back and breathe a little. Things will get busy in the weeks to come, however. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21 Scorpio, look at events from a different perspective to fully take them all in. Over the next several days, you’ll be on a mission to correct something in your past. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 21 A feeling of newness and openness are driving your decisions, Sagittarius. Attend all of the events presented to you; you never know where opportunity lies.

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To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: - Each of the nine vertical columns - Each of the nine horizontal rows - Each of the nine 3x3 boxes Weekly Answers Remember no number can occur more than once in any column, row, or box. For this week’s answers, check out our website at Answers can be found at www.couriernews.ca. www.couriernews.ca Page 8 The Courier News & Publishing Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Changes to service medals announced

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As part of Strong, Secure, Engaged, (SSE 7), the Government of Canada is modernizing the Canadian Armed Forces Honours and Awards system to ensure military members’ service to Canada is recognized in a more timely and appropriate manner. This initiative encompasses the modernization of the overseas service recognition framework. to participants in light of new deployment patterns from 29 April 2014 onwards to align this medal with The objective is to make service medals more where CAF members more often deploy for short other modern service medals which allow recognition accessible and flexible to make sure that Canadian periods of time. Each ribbon for each of those of all members of the Defence Team who play a key Armed Forces (CAF) members receive appropriate medals has a new time criteria beginning with role in the success of our operations. recognition for their participation in and direct an appropriate recent (post-Afghanistan) operational 3. The limitations for visits in theatre have been support to operations. date as per the table below. There are transition reduced. As a result, Technical Assistance Visits, Staff As part of this initiative, changes to the eligibility measures which ensure that anyone who serves at Inspection Visits, Staff Assistance Visits and specialists list for the Special Service Medal with NATO bar and least one eligible day after the stated date is allowed visits in theatre will now be credited towards the a reduction of the time criteria to 45 days for both to cumulate any previously accrued time towards appropriate service medal. Visits for the purpose of the NATO and EXPEDITION bars to that same the new criteria for the medal. The criteria for the command, familiarization, leadership and morale medal were announced on February 18, 2018 in rotation bars will not be affected by these changes remain excluded from eligibility. CANFORGEN 001/20. meaning that the first bar will continue to be awarded These changes will ensure that recognition is The Government has now recently approved a after a total of 210 eligible days while subsequent bars keeping pace with the evolving nature of current and number of additional measures to meet the stated are awarded for every period of 180 eligible days future CAF operations and remains a worthy and intent: thereafter. attainable reward for personnel while preserving the 1. The time criteria for the General Campaign 2. The Special Service Medal, which had up symbolic value and respect for the service medals in Star (GCS), General Service Medal (GSM) and to now been reserved for CAF members, has been question. Operational Service Medal (OSM) have been amended to expand eligibility to Canadian civilians Please refer to CANFORGEN 001/20 or to the reduced to ensure recognition remains attainable and members of allied forces working for the CAF Canadian Medals Chart for more information.

Medal & Ribbon Former Criteria New Criteria Effective Date GCS-SOUTH-WEST ASIA 30 Days 14 days 13 March 2014 GCS-EXPEDITION 30 Days 14 Days 5 October 2014 GSM-SOUTH-WEST ASIA 30 Days 14 (civilians in GCS theatre) or 21 days (military and civilians out of theatre) 13 March 2014 GSM-EXPEDITION 30 Days 14 (civilians in GCS theatre) or 21 days (military and civilians out of theatre) 5 October 2014 OSM-SOUTH-WEST ASIA 30 Days 21 days 13 March 2014 OSM-SIERRA LEONE 30 Days 21 days 17 February 2013 OSM-HAITI 30 Days 21 days 1 July 2017 OSM-SUDAN 30 Days 21 days 30 July 2016 OSM-HUMANITAS 30 Days 14 days 28 April 2015 OSM-EXPEDITION 30 Days 21 days 15 May 2014 Tech awards presented Fly me to the moon

Dale Daw Civilian tech Andy Nemeth AVN/SST Hawk technician was awarded NFTC Technician of the Year, as voted by the 419 Tactical Fighter (Training) Squadron Aircrew. He is with LCol Marty “Moose” Roesler-Yue.

Dale Daw In recognition of Adam Berland is presented with the CO’s Appreciation Award for 10 years of dedicated service with 419 Tactical Fighter (Training) Squadron. His contributions are a Shaula Corr key piece in making Local photo enthusiast Shaula Corr took this picture of a CF-18 Hornet 419 the best place passing the full moon recently near her home in Admore. She takes to work in the RCAF. photos of wildlife, nature and aircraft but especially enjoys focusing He is presented the on astophotography, stars and nebulas. She shares the beauty of award by LCol Marty Auroras and the night sky at her blog and gallery at aurorasbycorr.com. “Moose” Roesler- January’s full moon is called the Wolf Moon, named by the Algonquin Yue. for the packs of wolves that howled in winter.