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Leading Seaman Lee Michalcheon participates in a replenishment- at-sea with U.S. Navy fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) off the coast of the Hawaiian Islands during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC). Ten nations, 22 ships, one submarine, and more than 5,300 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from Aug. 17 to 31 at sea around the Hawaiian Islands. Photo by Leading Seaman Valerie LeClair, MARPAC Imaging

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Local kilt makers bring breath of fresh air to classic garment making tradition

ackson Wagner and Justin Guthrie young men are looking to bring a touch they designed a are on a mission to bring the joy and of their Scottish or Irish heritage to the custom ‘pride Right: Justin in freedom of everyday kilt wearing to occasion to make their family proud. kilt’, which Guthrie Kilt. men and women of all ages. ey Jackson and Justin recently created features the Left: Jackson Jlive by example, wearing kilts every custom kilts for a Victoria wedding party. colours Wagner and Justin day. Wagner only owns one pair of pants. e stylish groom was Duncan Polson, of the Guthrie. Guthrie says, “It takes a certain amount of Assistant Manager of the well-known rainbow con dence to wear a kilt. When you strap Victory Barbars in the Atrium in Victoria. tucked a kilt around your waist you’re telling the He said, “I don’t think my Dad has ever inside world - I don’t care what you think, this looked happier than he did seeing all his each pleat. is what I like. Con dence is sexy.” ey boys grown and in the MacKay green and One brand own North of Hadrian’s Kilts and Celtic blue. I’m especially thankful you could new pride kilt Clothing in View Royal. ey are not kilt breathe new life into the old tartan my pops customer said, snobs. ough they will give kilt fashion wore on his wedding day. My mother made “I just got the pride advice when asked (maybe not with a it for him while they were just starting to kilt made for me and I have to say it looks cowboy hat), they encourage people to date at university, and it means the world amazing. ank you guys for convincing wear and accessorize their kilts anyway to us that it won’t just be a memory on the me that kilts are a glorious piece of clothing they like, “as long as the pleats are at the shelf.” that my wardrobe was lacking. I can’t wait back”. ere are a lot of kilt snobs out Wagner and Guthrie serve the traditional to wear it.” there, but there are very few kilt cops, says kilt wearing audience, such as military, Wagner and Guthrie nd that Guthrie. pipe band musicians and highland dancers, everywhere they go, people ask to have ere are a number of reasons for but they are also exploring new potential their photo taken with ‘the guys in kilts’. the resurgence of interest in the pleated markets. Last year they attended the Wagner’s wife has started telling people garment - from the current kilt romance Vancouver Fan Convention, where they that he is not a tourist attraction. She’s novel trend (yes that’s a thing right now!), had the chance to meet William Shatner. always surprised by the number of females to the hit show ‘Outlander’, which features Despite the busy autograph line up, Shatner attempting to answer the age old question, the traditional garment - kilts, kilts and stopped long enough to have a quick chat “What’s under your kilt? e kilt makers more kilts! And with the current trend with them about kilts. ey also attended don’t seem to mind one bit. ey just hand towards personalized weddings, many the 2015 Victoria Pride Parade, for which out their business cards.

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In a makeshift tented barber shop in Work Point, 40 recruits enrolled in Basic Military Qualification training shed their civilian locks for the more formal military look. Pictured here, the before and after of OS E.G. Hamilton.

Peter Mallett social distancing is not feasible. training serials. Specialized spaces have Staff Writer To further fight the spread of any been set up in the barracks block, such potential viral infection, the entire as a CANEX Annex mini-mart and a orty new military recruits course is broken down into four 10-per- multi-faith quiet room, for use by the enrolled in Basic Military son sections called “cohorts”, in much recruits. F Qualification (BMQ) train- the same way that compartmentaliza- A typical day during BMQ has recruits ing at CFB Esquimalt have been tion in a ship limits the spread of up at 5 a.m. for physical training fol- placed inside a self-isolating bub- flooding. Initially, the four cohorts will lowed by breakfast, and then drill and ble to mitigate COVID-19. remain separated, only coming together instruction emphasizing basic military Recruits are confined to Work in larger groups after the initial two- skills, such as weapons handling, map Point to live and train for 10 week period has passed with no out- and compass use, marches of up to eight weeks, and will not be permitted breaks occurring. Additionally, eight kilometres in full combat gear, first aid, outside the facility at any time. members of the instructional staff are and CAF values training. “This situation is absolutely also isolating at Work Point for that Since physical fitness is a key com- new to us and there are a new initial period. ponent of naval and military service, Also, each day recruits must fill out set of rules involved,” said Lt(N) a large part of the course is spent on a daily health questionnaire and if they Guillaume Brochu, Leadership fitness training. They will tackle a range show any symptoms of COVID-19 they Division Section Officer with Naval of challenging physical requirements, must display a red card on their cabin Fleet School (Pacific) (NFS(P)). “BMQ such as the confidence course and rap- door. They will then be examined by is already an important and complicated pelling, and will also undergo the CAF’s staff of Canadian Forces Health Services course to administer and involves taking FORCE Evaluation fitness testing. (Pacific) before the appropriate follow- Before lights out at 10 p.m., the civilians, many of which have no formal on protocols are actioned. At every step remainder of the recruits’ time is spent military training, and transforming them of the planning, Health Services have studying, preparing for the next day’s into regular force members. Now, this been engaged, and have been extremely lessons, polishing their boots, and effort has been made more complicated helpful with the provision of expertise This situation is with restrictive COVID-19 measures.” and guidance, said Lt(N) Brochu. making sure their uniforms are clean, These recruits are among the first wave He added that BMQ instructional pressed, and presentable for the next absolutely new to of Regular Force military trainees across staff, a core portion of whom underwent day. us and there are Canada taking part in the BMQ restart General Military Training Instruction Preparing for this BMQ event has since COVID swept across the world (GMTI) coursing at the Canadian been an “all hands on deck” process, and a new set of rules in March. To assist with the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School stakeholders from across the Formation involved.” Armed Forces (CAF)-wide recruit train- (CFLRS) in St. Jean, Quebec, in July, have contributed significantly to the ing backlog, and to prove the concept are very keen to tackle this job, and are overall effort, said Lt(N) Brochu. These Lt(N) Guillaume Brochu, of decentralized BMQ training delivery approaching the demands of the course include Personnel Support Programs, Leadership Division by the various service elements, the and the unique conditions surrounding Base Administration, Base Logistics, Section Officer, Naval Fleet Schools (under the leader- it in a highly professional and responsive Base Operations Range Control, Base ship of the Naval Personnel and Training Foods, Base Information Services, Base Naval Fleet School manner. Group) on each coast were tasked with A Morale and Wellness Officer has Accommodations, TEME, Real Property (Pacific) running a BMQ serial. been appointed to design and execute Operations, Health Services, CANEX, In hitting the BMQ restart button, a program of leisure, social, and fitness and Personnel Coordination Centre. enhanced force protection measures activities to relieve stress while mitigat- The training is now underway, and have been implemented at Work Point. ing, to some extent, the absence of shore the 40 recruits, all of whom are in the All recruits and staff must wear non- leave recruits were able to earn part way Royal Canadian Navy, are taking their medical face coverings and gloves when through training on pre-COVID basic first steps towards a career in the CAF. 4 • LOOKOUT CANADIAN MILITARY’S TRUSTED NEWS SOURCE • CELEBRATING 76 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS August 24, 2020 OPINION of WHO WE ARE WHAT SAY WE

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Volunteer firefighter hailed for ROADSIDE RESCUE

Peter Mallett a roadside fence. It caused Equipment, applied gauze to accident, she sent a letter of Staff Writer her to lose her footing on the the wound to stop the bleed- thanks to Patterson to express gravel surface and fall. ing, secured her foot, and kept her gratitude for his timely A Royal Canadian Navy Driving by was Ben her calm to mitigate shock. and professional assistance. sailor is expressing her heart- Patterson, Otter Point “As far as pain goes, on Peterson says it was a pleas- felt gratitude to a volunteer Volunteer Fire Department a level of one to 10, it was ant surprise to receive OS firefighter who aided her Captain Training Officer in a 10, and I have delivered Oulton’s letter. after a slip-and-fall accident his duty truck. babies. Just complete blinding “It’s very humbling to get a in Sooke on Aug. 14. “Fortunately for me he was pain, it took all my focus just response of gratitude from a OS Charleyne Oulton was in the right place at the right to breathe and remain calm,” patient as that is not always heading home with her fian- time and promptly sprang said OS Oulton. the case,” he said. “We go cée PO2 Jonathan McGregor into action,” she said. Her fiancée took her to to first response calls with and eight-year-old Jack She had sustained a Victoria General Hospital. BC Ambulance and many Russell Terrier Frayzer when sprained left ankle, strained He had to remain in his vehi- times never hear the final the dog’s leash got caught on ligaments, fractured tarsal, cle in the parking lot due to outcome or get any feedback and a three centime- COVID-19 procedures. After from a patient. To get a let- tre laceration on doctors bandaged her wound ter of appreciation like this her foot. Patterson and thoroughly examined her, reminds me of why I joined grabbed his first she was fitted with a walking the fire service 24 years ago: aid kit, donned his cast and crutches. To help out and give back to Personal Protective Immediately following the my community.”

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Lt(N) Gill Herringer Wood carvings created puts the finishing by Lt(N) Gill Herringer. touches on a carving created in her new workspace.

Photos courtesy Lt(N) Gill Herringer Sailor opens a pub, that isn't

Peter Mallett School (Pacific) Venture modest profit, while paying in Montreal and before join- Staff Writer Division launched her for materials and giving peo- ing the navy more than 25 uniquely branded workshop ple the opportunity to own years ago she frequented Irish Lt(N) Gill Herringer united during the pandemic lock affordable quality items. pubs such as Old Dublin and her love of pubs with her down, which afforded her lots “The business grew out of Hurley’s, where pints were creative craft tinkering to of after-work free time. a hobby because I eventually hoisted, dancing ensued, and create O’Malley’s Irish Pub, She cleared out her and her ran out of things to make for loud music blared long into Carpentry Shop, and upcom- daughter’s hockey equipment myself,” she says. “Now I make the night. After joining the ing Bakery. and other items, and trans- things for friends, co-workers, forces and being posted to Don’t let the name deceive formed the 600-square-foot and sometimes through word Halifax, she visited Halifax- you though, there’s no unfinished basement space of mouth on my Facebook famed The Lower Deck. alcohol involved. into a workshop. The set-up page.” Further afield, while on Her fledgling small busi- includes a work bench, wood- Wood carving served her deployments to South East ness creates “fun, funky and working tools, a label maker, well during a recent deploy- Asia, she visited Irish pubs useful wood art, with some organized piles of screws, and ment aboard HMCS Ottawa in Darwin and Brisbane, sewing, some baking, and the wood. for Operation Neon. Australia, Singapore, and best damn pickles you have “I spent four days sorting “Carving is really an activity other locations. ever tasted,” she says. “I’m and setting things up,” she that helps me attain a healthy “So when I returned home slowly working on building said. “The new set up meant work-life balance,” she says. from a deployment back in up a decent inventory, but I that instead of scrambling “It’s a hobby I can take with 2016, I decided I would make also can do custom carving to pull out tools only when me on my ship because I can a pretend Irish pub in my and other woodworking proj- things needed fixing, I could bring my tools and wood to home. All you really need is to ects. The bakery part is what actually make things, and I work on. It’s something to create a Facebook place and I envision adding later, you did.” keep my spirits up when I’m magically there is a pub that know, when I'm retired and She has carved and built away because it can get bor- is real because the internet can spend my weekends sit- home décor items, selling ing during down hours on the says it is. So of course, when it ting behind a table at various them through word of mouth ship.” came time to find a name for farmers' markets.” and her Facebook page at But where does the pub my business, why not name Lt(N) Gill Herringer displays a multi-paneled The Naval Warfare Officer “very affordable prices.” The theme fit in? it after the pub that doesn't cutting board she hand crafted. and instructor at Naval Fleet aim being to make a very Lt(N) Herringer grew up even exist?" she quips.

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