Volume 67, Issue 19 17 Wing / 17e Escadre Winnipeg 7 November 2018

The Winnipeg Military Community News Source Since 1952 Winnipeg Mom Named Silver Cross Mother

Ms Anita Cenerini, the National Silver Cross Mother, talks to a group of military and civilian 17 Wing members at the Winnipeg Military Family Resource Centre on the day she named the Silver Cross Mother on Nov 1, 2018. Her son, Thomas Welch, committed suicide following and attributed his service in Afghanistan in 2004. For more about Ms Cerenini and her son please see our story on Page 2. Photo by Bill McLeod, Voxair Manager

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Page 3 Page 4 Page 6 Page 12 Page 15 Page 19 THEVOXAIR.CA FACEBOOK.COM/THEVOXAIR FREE 2 Voxair 17 Wing Winnipeg 7 November 2018 Winnipeg Mom Chosen National Silver Cross Mother Lieutenant Colonel Lonnie Fleis- thought he’d have to go to war. I said to him, ‘No, you chhacker, Commanding Officer of 17 don’t have to, Thomas. You can quit. You don’t have Operation Support Squadron, com- to go. You’ve just joined.’ He saw that I was upset. mented that Ms. Cenerini’s speech to He walked up beside me and put his arm around me the MFRC carried a lot of weight for and baby Jacob, who was in my arms. He said, ‘Mom, all those present. they’re going to need me more now than ever.’ “You carry our utmost respect “I think that memory of Thomas depicts who he was and honour for your son,” he said as a person. It depicts his strength of character and to her. “It is so special to all of us in loyalty, his integrity and courage but, it also depicts uniform. I was very honoured to be the love he had for family, the care and compassion and here to hear you speak today.” concern he had for others,” she added. ”Being compas- Laurie Jackson, Family Liaison sionate to his concerns, as a mother, it changed who I Officer with the MFRC, called Ms. became as a military mom. That’s why that memory is Cenerini quite a remarkable woman so important to me, because it changed me. Thomas’ considering everything she’s gone life profoundly changed other peoples’ lives. That’s why through, and the tragedy that the I’m here today because he had that ability. He left that family has dealt with. impression on people.” “To still be so compassionate and Although at 5’4” he was of a short stature, Thomas genuine and really coming from a had a huge heart and immense courage, she said. place of wanting to not only honour “He didn’t do organized sports. But, he loved hiking her son, but all military members and camping and all of those outdoor things. He carried (L-R) Laurie Jackson, Family Liaison Officer with the Winnipeg MFRC, Ms Anita who have boots on the ground shows more than his weight in the military. He was strong Cenerini, National Silver Cross Mother, Frank Emond, Services Manager, IPSC, and Acting 17 Wing Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Lonnie Fleischhacker. LCol her strength of character,” she said. and he had an incredible sense of humour. He was well Fleischhacker thanks Ms Cenerini for honouring the sacrifice of her son at the Jackson and Frank Emond, Ser- known for lifting the morale of his comrades. That was Winnipeg MFRC on Nov 1, 2018. vices Manager, Integrated Personnel something that Thomas did very naturally.” Photo: Bill McLeod, Voxair Manager Support Centre Winnipeg, have been She never thought that thirteen years after her by Martin Zeilig, Voxair Photojournalist working with Ms. Cenerini for the son’s suicide that she’d be involved with 17 Wing again. past 18 months to help in her efforts to have her son’s “The morning that Thomas’ story was in the Globe Ms Anita Cenerini of Winnipeg was named Canada’s death by suicide recognized by the CAF as attributable, & Mail, a retired military person on the East Coast National Silver Cross Mother on Nov 1, the first Silver in part, to his experiences on deployment and to pres- called me and set me up with Frank,” Ms. Cenerini con- Cross Mother whose son died of suicide directly related ent his mother with the Silver Cross. tinued. “Frank was the first person I spoke to. Laurie to his military service. On the day she was named “My appointment this year is the first Silver Cross was away. Frank said she would connect with me when Silver Cross Mother she brought a message of hope, Mother to have ever been chosen after her son or she got back.” understanding, dignity and compassion in a presenta- daughter has died because of suicide,” Ms. Cenerini She met with Emond and Jackson a short time later. tion at the Winnipeg Military Family Resource Centre said. “Frank assured me that he was going to fight for at 17 Wing. “This awareness is something that Canada is talk- me,” Ms. Cenerini emphasized quietly. “He took on the Private Thomas EJ Welch, her son, committed sui- ing about too,” she added. “It’s at the forefront of our challenge of trying to have Thomas’ death recognized as cide on May 8, 2004 just over two months after return- country with regards to mental illness, suicide and the being attributable to service. So, a year and a half later, ing from a six month tour in Afghanistan. impact that it has on peoples’ lives-- and, the stigmas when I met Frank, I was already tired. The journey was Ms Cenerini was the special guest speaker at the that have always been attached to it.” difficult, like anytime you try to re-open the wounds monthly MFRC Coffee Break. The event, which was at- “This is a very important time to bridge what Cana- that you tried to heal. So, I felt renewed in my strength tended by some 75 military and civilian personnel, also da is doing as a whole with what the military is doing. I in having Frank, an incredible person of dedication, marked the launching of ticket sales for the upcoming think that it’s an incredible opportunity for Canada as loyalty, care and compassion in so many ways. Yellow Ribbon Fundraising Gala on February 16, 2109. a whole, and the military and Canadians in general.” “I see Thomas in you, Frank,” she said in the Win- The ’s Provincial Commands She called her son, whose nickname was “Little nipeg IPSC office to Mr Emond. “The commitment you and individual Canadians submit nominations for Trooper”, a very courageous young man. have in helping others. I just fell into the hands of the National Silver Cross Mother each year. The final “He was very loyal,” Ms. Cenerini said. “When he Frank. I let him do the work, beautifully and compas- recipient is chosen by a Dominion Command Selection joined the military it was a few weeks before 9/11 hap- sionately and with so much care. I had Laurie by my Committee. pened.” side to offer the emotional support. I was a regular The Memorial Cross, awarded to Ms Cenerini in As they watched that tragedy unfold on the televi- around here for some time. Frank was a regular by my Petawawa in the summer of 2017, often referred to as sion screen, instinctively she saw that Thomas had an side, along with Laurie, through the entire process.’ the Silver Cross for Mothers was created in 1919 to option of whether to continue in the Canadian Armed She will be laying a wreath at the National War Me- commemorate the dead of the Great War. In 2007 it was Forces. morial in on at the National expanded to include all service-related deaths. In 2008, “He was just a few weeks into the military,” Ms. Ceremony on November 11 and has speaking appoint- these changes were made retroactive to October 7, Cenerini said. “He had a choice. He stated that he ments across the country before then. 2001, the beginning of the International War on Terror.

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VOXAIR 17 Wing Winnipeg 7 November 2018 3 17 Wing Firefighters Assist City of Winnipeg all the supplies, including the extra foam, fire was a lesson for the city and the surrounding areas with the other three firefighters following that the 17 Wing firefighters are available to help out. behind in the crash truck. “That’s why they made the call as quickly as they “Once we got the go ahead, it only did this time,” he said. “I think it made a huge differ- took us 15 minutes to get ready,” Sgt Ro- ence for knocking this down as quickly as we did.” bitaille said, noting that took them just After the crew returned from their long stint, the over half an hour to reach their destina- Fire Chief took them out for some hamburgers and tion. “We had a City of Winnipeg Police French Fries at George’s restaurant because they escort to help us get to the scene.” hadn’t eaten all day. Sgt Robitaille took the lead once they “It was a really proud day for me and the Wing to were on site. see our guys perform the way they did,” MWO Laroche “I went to talk to the incident com- said. He praised their professionalism “from the most mand,” he said. “They asked us what junior guy to the senior guy” on scene. we required. After we came up with “They really shined,” MWO Laroche said. “It just an action plan, we determined that we proved once again how we operate with other agencies. needed a good water source to keep the The fence separates us physically, but once outside of trucks going and filled. Once the water the fence we’re all the same and can get the job done.” source was established, then we got the go ahead to start sending our truck into the hot zone.” They were also provided a reconnais- 17 Wing Fire Fighters assisted the City of Winnipeg with their crash truck sance view of the scene via the drone that on Oct 22, 2018, when a fire broke out at an asphalt processing plant in was provided by the City of Winnipeg. Transcona. Photo: courtesy of Winnipeg Police Service Air 1 “After we had our view through the by Martin Zeilig, Voxair Photojournalist drone that the City provided to us we knew the game Master Warrant Officer Benoit Laroche, 17 Wing plan as to where we were initially going to attack,” Cpl Fire Chief, was beaming with pride at the performance Kiser said. “There was a set of six containers that were of six members of his unit for their recent participation the site of the initial involvement. Then there were the in extinguishing a huge industrial fire in a suburb of two larger ones on the outside. The plan was to hit the the City of Winnipeg. six initial containers along with what we could of the Deputy Fire Chief Sergeant Frank Robitaille, one larger container just to knock down the flames that Corporal Chris Kiser, Master CorporaI Jason Loboz, were already there just to keep it from spreading and Corporal Rodrick Hopp, MCpl Paul Martin and Aviator getting worse.” Morgan McGory were on duty on Monday, October 22 The RM of Springfield had overall command of the when the call came in at approximately 10:30 AM from incident with support of the Winnipeg Fire Authorities, 911 Dispatch requesting, as Sgt Robitaille said, “our Sgt Robitaille remarked. assistance to help with an emergency” that the nearby “We were there for a total of seven hours,” he said. Rural Municipality of Springfield was having. They worked non-stop. “A school and several Transcona businesses were “We were trying to fill the truck as quickly as pos- evacuated Monday as an industrial fire sent plumes sible to send it back in to keep knocking the fire down,” of thick, black smoke and a toxic stench into the air,” Sgt Robitaille continued. “The initial fire was knocked reported the CBC website. down pretty rapidly. But, it was later determined that Buildings within 800 metres of the fire were ordered there was a valve that was leaking. The location for it to evacuate due to potential for an explosion and the was on the south side of the incident which had no ac- toxicity of the materials that were on fire. That evacua- cess to it. We couldn’t put an agent on that fire, so every tion order was lifted just before 6 p.m. time we pulled out it flared back it up. Until finally we Pounder Emulsions’ website says it manufactures surrounded it with both the WAA firetruck and ours more than 30 different types of emulsified asphalt for from both angles and we were able to knock it down.” use in the road construction and maintenance industry. MCpl Loboz and Cpl Hopp were also involved in the The 17 Wing Fire Fighters assisted the City of Winnipeg in “It was at an asphalt plant involving five million extinguishing the fire at an asphalt processing plant on similar Winnipeg Speedway fire back in 2012. litres of liquid asphalt that was on fire,” Sgt Robitaille October 22 with their crash truck. The 17 Wing Firehall is “There was more of an explosion there too,” MCpl explained. prepared for petroleum fires due to the nature of potential Loboz recalled. “Luckily, we never got to that point “They requested our crash truck in helping to com- aircraft crashes. Photo: submitted by the 17 Wing Firehall with this one. In this situation, we were called out a bat the blaze.” lot sooner, so were able to start helping out sooner. Before anyone could be sent “off base” they had to The other one was going on for a full day before we got obtain the approval of the Commanding Officer. there. We were there all night.” “Once we got approval from the CO, we loaded up This most recent fire, though, is what the crew has Flying Officer the truck and a utility truck with equipment that we been trained to combat in the RCAF because it was a were going to need at the scene,” Sgt Robitaille said. petroleum based fire, Cpl Kiser said. “We needed extra foam, so we loaded the truck up and “Our crash truck’s main purpose is to extinguish a then we started as a convoy down Portage Avenue to fuel fire from an aircraft,” he said. “So, the foam that George Finkle Gunn Road.” we carried on the firetruck worked very well for this Cpl Kiser noted that he, MCpl Loboz, and Sgt. fire.” Robitaille led the way in the pickup truck, which had MCpl Loboz pointed out that the earlier speedway Scholarship and Bursary

The Flying Officer George Finkle Scholarship and Bursary is available to full-time University of Manitoba students who are Regular Canadian Armed Forces members, Primary Reserve Force members or immediate family members of a Regular Force member who live in Manitoba or Northwestern . The deadline for applica- tions is November 30th, 2017. For more information visit: http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/media/ Flying_Officer_George_Finkle_Memorial_Bursary_ and_Scholarship_2018-2019.pdf 4 Voxair 17 Wing Winnipeg 7 November 2018 Support Our Troops Scholarships Presented at Learning and Career Fair opment & Communications and Chief Administrative back to school, eventually earning a doctorate in Inter- Officer of Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), and Nancy national Relations. Oakley, Associate Vice President, Support Our Troops, According to Ward Keith, MPI, the Support Our CFMWS . Troops license plate program has been very successful. “For those of you who don’t know, Support Our Sales of the plate allow Support Our Troops to award Troops is the official charitable cause of the Canadian ten one thousand dollar scholarships each year to Armed Forces,” said Todd Stride. “This year Military deserving military family members within the province. Family Services received over 400 applications from Mr. Keith thanked the Manitoba Government, in par- military family members across Canada. It’s a really ticular, Jon Reyes, for his leadership with the program. competitive field.” 2018 represented the fourth year of “Introduced in 2015, nearly 3000 Support Our the Support Our Troops Scholarship Program whereby Troops license plates have been issued in this province eligible families of currently serving members of the on passenger vehicles and motorcycles, of which $30 of CAF could qualify to receive a scholarship. For 2018, every single plate goes towards the Manitoba Military Colonel Eric Charron, Commander of 17 Wing Winnipeg, thirty-six (36) full-time scholarships were available Scholarship Program,” Mr Keith said. presents Chelsea Mitchell with a Support of Troops scholarship during the Military Family Resource Centre to military family members across Canada. Ten of “Perhaps the best thing about this license plate is Learning & Career Fair, Holiday Inn Airport West, Winnipeg, those scholarships were a direct result of the Province that it’s a real opportunity for people like me and other MB, 24 October 2018. (L-R) Ward Keith, VP Business of Manitoba’s Specialty Licence Plate Program which civilians to show our support for the Canadian Armed Development & Communications Manitoba Public generates funds for Support Our Troops Forces,” Mr. Keith added. “Not just for what you do Insurance, Colonel Eric Charron, Commander of 17 Wing, “When a military member’s spouse has the ability to every single day to keep us safe but to recognize the Chelsea Mitchell, Nancy Oakley, Associate Vice President study or be employed at their full potential and achieve contributions and sacrifices you make in terms of being Support Our Troops, Jon Reyes, Special Envoy for Military personal satisfaction it goes a long way in providing a part of the military.” Affairs, Captain Kevin Mitchell. Photo: Sgt Daren Kraus stable family life,” said 17 Wing Commander Col Eric by Bill McLeod, Voxair Manager Charron. “Manitoba Public Insurance is, without ques- Two deserving members of military families were tion, a valued partner of the Canadian Armed Forces presented with Support Our Troops scholarships at the and 17 Wing Winnipeg.” Holiday Inn West on Portage Ave during the Winnipeg Col Charron remarked on how the military support- Military Family Resource Centre Learning and Career ing the families of the members had changed over the Fair on Wednesday, October 24. years. The students were Melissa McNeill who is study- “Frequent geographic relocations, operational de- ing Social Work, and Chelsea Mitchell who is taking ployments, and the relentless upheaval of military life Project Management courses at Red River College. A are major causes of disruption and may cause strain third student, Joann Iwaasa, studying for her Masters in the family,” Col Charron said. “I can tell you I was a in Nursing, was unavailable to attend the event. base brat, my father was also in the service. My mother The Master of Ceremonies for the presentations was a nurse who had to reinvent herself every time we Colonel Eric Charron, Commander of 17 Wing Winnipeg, was Todd Stride, Senior Manager for Military Family moved and there weren’t programs at the time where presents Melissa McNeill with a Support of Troops Services, a division of Canadian Forces Morale and she could have gone out, gotten a different education, scholarship during the Military Family Resource Centre Welfare Services (CFMWS). perhaps topped up her skills, adapted to that province Learning & Career Fair, Holiday Inn Airport West, 24 October On hand to present the scholarships were Colonel and be able to re-engage into the workforce. She got 2018. (L-R) Ward Keith, VP Business Development & Eric Charron, 17 Wing Commander, Jon Reyes, Mem- very discouraged move after move.” Communications Manitoba Public Insurance, Colonel Eric ber of the Legislative Assembly for St Norbert and Col Charron also mentioned that although his own Charron, Commander of 17 Wing, Melissa McNeill, Nancy Oakley, Associate Vice President Support Our Troops, Jon Special Envoy for Military Affairs for the Province of wife hadn’t had the advantage of the Support Our Manitoba, Ward Keith, Vice-President, Business Devel- Reyes, Special Envoy for Military Affairs, Second-Lieutenant Troops scholarships, she had used their postings to go Jeff Thurrott. Photo: Sgt Daren Kraus Seasonal Tire Change Helps Military and Winnipeg Community at the Same Time for the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Back at the reception area Captain Josh Martin, Campaign, noted Master Corporal Jeremy Gore. who works 1 Canadian Air Division, had just brought in “We’re swapping out winter tires for summer tires his GMC Yukon SUV for the winter tire swap. for people who don’t have the ability to do it them- “You can’t beat the prices,” he said. “It’s a good thing selves,” MCpl Gore said. to help out the other members here in Winnipeg.” He added that there were four civilian contractors and 16 military members doing the work. Three hoists and three bays were in use on the floor that afternoon. “If you have your wheels and they’re already mounted and balanced, it costs 25 dollars,” MCpl Gore said, adding that it cost $50 for all four tires if someone brought their winters in to swap onto other rims. “I love it because I don’t have to go off the base to get the work done,” Aviator Smith said. “I can just make an appointment. It’s quite affordable, just 25 dol- lars for tires including rims and the money is going to a (L-R) MCpl Caroline Rodrigue attempts to free a stuck wheel from behind while MCpl Jean-René Kelly-Poulin tries to pull it good cause.” from the side during the Annual RCEME Tire Change held at Sergeant Tim Crews, a vehicle technician by trade, Building 129 from 25-27 October. was one of those helping out with the tire exchange in Photo: Bill McLeod, Voxair Manager the tire bay area near the opposite end of the garage. by Martin Zeilig, Voxair Photojournalist “I’m just breaking the tires off the rims,” Sergeant Aviator Carly Smith, 17 Mission Support Squadron, Crews, who’s regular job is as the Contracting IC in the sat sipping a Tim Horton’s coffee and checking the mes- control office, explained. sages on her cell phone while waiting for a set of winter He was part of, in his words, “an assembly line” tires to be installed on her late model Honda Civic in production going on. the garage at Building 129, “We demount the tires then we remount them on a She was just one of the numerous military person- machine and then we balance them on a tire balancer,” nel and their spouses at 17 Wing taking advantage of Sgt Crews added. the annual three day (October 25-27) fall tire swap con- A sharp “whoosh” sound could be heard from the air ducted by the Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and operated tire machines and balancer. Mechanical Engineers (RCEME). All funds raised were “If the tires are worn out, we won’t install them,” Sgt Crews commented. VOXAIR 17 Wing Winnipeg 7 November 2018 5 Unorthodox CAF Sports Day in Dundurn Sports Trivia Earth Ball included: Handball, Frisbee with a twist, Earth ball, World Series Home Runs and giant Jenga, truck pull, hardest and fastest virtual golf NHL Penalty Shots swing, archery, and the main event of Sumo Wrestling. by Stephen Stone The members in each section worked together to create these fun events, putting in the time/effort and mate- 1. What do Pablo Sandoval in 2012, Albert Pujols in rials needed to make this Unorthodox Sports Day in 2011, and Reggie Jackson in 1978 have in common? Canada a success! 2. Who hit the Cubs’ grand slam in 2016 when they Giant Jenga finally won another World Series? 3. Who hit the Braves’ grand slam off Jack Morris of the Blue Jays during the 1992 World Series? 4. Who gave up Oakland’s Jose Conseco’s grand slam in game one of the 1988 World Series? 5. Who hit the Yankees’ grand slam off Cardinal pitch- er Gordie Richardson in the eighth inning of game six of the 1964 World Series? 6. Who hit the first grand slam in World Series his- All photos supplied tory? by Jenny Sparks, PSP/NPF Administration, 17 7. Which team has hit the most grand slams in World Wing Det Dundurn Series history? Not your typical crew 8. Who hit the Yankees’ first World Series grand slam? 17 Wing Detachment Dundurn may be a small base, 9. but the drive and enthusiasm of its military members Who is the only pitcher to hit a World Series grand is truly amazing. There isn’t much you can’t throw at slam? them when it comes to a little friendly competition and 10. Which Boyer brother hit a grand slam for the Car- having fun. dinals in game four of the 1964 World Series? Teams consisted of members from almost all the 11. Who was the first player to attempt two penalty sections, Head Quarters AKA Hostile Quillers, EME shots in one game? AKA Swayze Express, and CFAD AKA Team Private along with a few others. To continue the day’s theme of 12. Who are the only players to have taken a penalty unorthodox activities, we served the members a Greek shot in consecutive NHL games? lunch at the Flightline, followed by the Base CO and 13. Who scored the first goal off a penalty shot in the DCO kicking off the head vs head Sumo Competition Stanley Cup Final? Not your typical competitions 14. Time flies when you’re having fun, and for these Who is the first player to score two playoff goals on members there was some fun to be had. The events penalty shots in Stanley Cup play? 15. Which goalie has faced the most penalty shots in the playoffs? 16. Who was the first player awarded a penalty shot in GCWCC HealthPartners – Who are they? overtime in the playoffs? ada, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Muscular 17. Who was awarded the first Stanley Cup penalty Dystrophy Canada, Parkinson Canada, The Arthritis shot? Society, The Kidney Foundation of Canada, and The 18. Who was the first player to score on a penalty shot Lung Association. in Stanley Cup playoff history? No matter which part of the country you live in, 19. Who is regarded as the first player to be awarded a your donation to HealthPartners is felt locally. There penalty shot in the Stanley Cup playoffs? are over 1,200 HealthPartners member locations across Canada, delivering over 1,100 programs and services 20. Which goalie stopped two penalty shots in three in the some of the smallest towns and largest urban days in the Stanley Cup final? centres – that includes our Winnipeg community. Sports Trivia Answers on page 18 Grant Mitchell is one community member who directly benefits from the work of a HealthPartners group – Crohn’s and Colitis Canada (CCC). Grant spoke at the Transportation and Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (TEME) fundraiser breakfast to share his Colonel Eric Charron, Commander 17 Wing Winnipeg, and story about living with ulcerative colitis. Grant loves to Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Jerome Rossignol, 17 Wing run and has overcome many struggles to manage his CWO, display their “#I Give Because” placards during the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign, colitis and still run to his heart’s desire. But he did it, 17 Wing, 30 October 2018. Photo: Sgt Daren Kraus and continues to race today. He also joined the CCC na- tional board as secretary, and works as a peer mentor by 2Lt Becky Major, 17 Wing Public Affairs to give back to the program that helped him. You may not have heard the term “HealthPart- Your donation to HealthPartners goes to support ners” before, but you will likely recognize one of the 16 life-saving research that leads to better treatments, organizations that fall into this group. In fact, there’s cures, early diagnostic tools, as well as local programs an 87% chance you’ve been directly affected by one and services that Canadians have come to rely on every of the diseases they represent. Do you know someone day. These improve the everyday quality of life for faced with diabetes? How about Alzheimers? Or cancer? people touched by a major illness or chronic disease, These are just a few of the illnesses that are addressed just like Grant. by groups from HealthPartners. United Way Winnipeg is a big part of the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) at 17 Wing/CFB Win- nipeg, but they also work hand-in-hand with Health- Partners. The health charities that make up HealthPartners are listed in Section 3 of the GCWCC donation forms that have been handed out by your unit’s GCWCC ambassador. They are: ALS Canada, Alzheimer Society of Canada, Canadian Cancer Society, Diabetes Canada, Canadian Hemophilia Society, Canadian Liver Foun- dation, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Heart & Stroke, Huntington Society of Can- 6 Voxair 17 Wing Winnipeg 7 November 2018 Breakfast Raises Funds and Awareness for GCWCC for their donations, and Wing Foods for preparing the food and giving them the person power “on such a tight schedule.” Pte McKeown-Rodrigues remarked that he worked many hours preparing for the breakfast while still be- CALENDRIER ing a new father to a nine month old baby at home. “I put in a lot of overtime for this,” he said as mili- tary personnel and civilian employees were seated at COMMUNAUTAIRE long tables enjoying their meal and chatting, or stand- 8 novembre • Coup de Cœur Francophone – Shawn Jobin ing in line waiting to be served the tasty breakfast by • CCFM volunteers and Wing Food personnel. 8 novembre • Soirée de conte • Accueil Francophone Rhonda Gardner, Executive Director of Meals on Soirée inter-générationnel Wheels Winnipeg, was a guest speaker at the breakfast. 9 novembre • • Accueil Fran- She spoke about the relationship between Meals on cophone Wheels and the veterans that the organization serve. 10 novembre • Rencontre avec Slimane Zeghidour • La “We serve veterans across the city,” she said. “They maison des artistes visuels contact Veterans Affairs and VA covers the cost of their 11 novembre • Cérémonies du Jour du souvenir • Union meals. We have veterans working as volunteers for us, Nationale Française 17 Wing Commander Colonel Eric Charron gave a pep talk which we’re very appreciative of.” to the diners at the 17 Wing MSS TEME Breakfast on Oct 23, 17 Wing Commander Colonel Eric Charron said the 13 novembre • Mârdi jazz – Pierre Freynet • CCFM emphasizing the difference a little donation could make to breakfast was the largest event on base for the cam- the Winnipeg community. 15 novembre • Coup de Cœur Francophone – Jérémie paign this year. Photo: Bill McLeod, Voxair Manager and the Delicious Hounds et Yao He observed that people from the various lodger by Martin Zeilig, Voxair Photojournalist units-- 1 Canadian Air Division, 2 Canadian Air Divi- 15 novembre • Beaujolais Nouveau Release Party • Alli- Approximately 400 base personnel, military and sion and 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron, even ance Française civilian, attended the 17 Wing Mission Support Squad- from the Language School-- were in attendance. 16 novembre • Elles s’appelaient Marie • Archidiocèse de ron Transport, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineers “We at 17 Wing have a social responsibility to those Saint-Boniface Breakfast in the garage at Building 129 on October 23. who aren’t so favoured,” Col Charron said. “I am giving Five dollars was the cost for a hot meal of eggs any back to my community of Winnipeg. It’s a duty and 16 novembre • Atelier d’écriture – Franchir les frontières • way, pancakes, hash brown potatoes, toast and condi- responsibility, but (helps create) a sense of community. La Maison Gabrielle-Roy ments, plus juices, coffee and tea all prepared by 17 Together we can make a difference.” 20 novembre • Mârdi jazz – Chuck Kroeler • CCFM Wing Food Services. A small five dollar breakfast makes a difference to Soirée d’entrepreneurship de la CCFSB The annual event, which is always hosted by 17 somebody in their community, he emphasized. 21 novembre • MSS TEME Flight, is held in support of the Govern- 22 novembre • Claude Bellefeuille en spectacle ment of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GC- 8 novembre • Le Gala du 200ème WCC), a charitable giving option developed exclusively • Université de Saint-Boniface for federal public servants and federal retirees. The GCWCC takes place in federal workplaces Exposition: across the country during the fall campaign period from 18 octobre au 5 décembre • Fable du déclin • CCFM September to December. Public servants can support United Ways/Cen- 18 octobre au 24 novembre • Déterré • La Maison traides, HealthPartners or any other registered Ca- des artistes visuels francophones nadian charity of their choosing through the GCWCC. United Way, a trusted community partner with a histo- Pour plus d’informations et pour voir le calendrier au ry of making wise investments, manages the campaign complet, visitez le http://www.sfm.mb.ca/calendrier on behalf of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. “It’s a breakfast where the entire community gets involved,” said Major Sterling Scott, Officer Command- ing TEME Flight. He noted that the total amount Have you got a story you’d like to share? raised was $2527, which includes revenue from the Volunteers from 17 Wing MSS served over 400 Winnipeg tickets sold on the prizes. DND members at the Annual TEME Breakfast on October 23. Drop us a line at 204-833-2500 (ext. 6976) “The food is 100 percent donated by local busi- Photo: Bill McLeod, Voxair Manager or email us at [email protected] nesses, Pratt Food Service Distribution and Cisco,” Maj Scott noted, mentioning that the Tim Hortons Restau- rant on Ness Avenue donated the coffee. “The cooks from Base Foods got up earlier than they normally do to cook breakfast.” He also lauded other units for helping out at the breakfast. “Public Affairs was involved in the publicity and ad- vertising,” said Maj Scott. “My own staff was involved and did the rest of the stuff-- help serve the food, sell the tickets, prizes, a 50/50 draw, a $100 Amazon gift card and Spot tickets.” He also praised the efforts of Private McKeown- Rodrigues, who works at 17 MSS Transport Section, the OPI for the breakfast. Pte McKeown-Rodrigues said he started planning for the event back in August by talking to donors and Wing Supply and getting the tables and chairs and all necessary supplies required, plus contacting the cooks and potential volunteers. “If it wasn’t for the hardworking men and women here at 17 Wing, this wouldn’t be possible,” he said. “I’d also like to thank all those who went the extra mile for me, a few of them are in my Chain of Command. They were awesome in supporting me and getting the necessary tools that I needed to complete my job to the fullest.” He also thanked Cisco Foods and Pratts Wholesale Voxair 17 Wing Winnipeg 7 November 2018 7 8 Voxair 17 Wing Winnipeg 7 November 2018 Voxair 17 Wing Winnipeg 7 November 2018 9 10 Voxair 17 Wing Winnipeg 7 November 2018 LEST WE FORGET

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The noon hour Halloween Circuit was a big hit with 17 Wing members on Oct 31 judging by the size of the class. Fitness instructors dressed up as their favourite characters, including two fitness instructors who dressed up as each other. Photo: Bill McLeod, Voxair Manager

Rick Phillips, 17 Wing Sports Coordinator, presents Winnipeg Jets tickets on Oct 25 from the CAF Sports Day 2018 contest to Cpl Graham Hollinger, 17 Wing OSS, who participated in curling and indoor soccer. Photo: Bill McLeod, Voxair Manager

(L-R) Mike Clementson, Winnipeg CANEX Manager, 17 Wing Chief Warrant Officer Jerome RCAF Chaplains pose for a group photo during Ex PHOENIX RISING at 17 Wing Winnipeg Rossignol, 17 Wing Commander Colonel Eric Charron, and SISIP Financial Manager John during the week of 29 Oct-2 Nov. Photo: Bill McLeod, Voxair Manager Clarey pose with a cheque for $125,382, representing the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Service financial division’s contribution back to 17 Wing. The command teams of various 17 Wing units, interested patrons, and CANEX employees watch the presentation in the background. These funds are possible due to military member’s patronage at CANEX and through acquiring services SISIP Financial. Photo: Bill McLeod, Voxair Manager.

17 Wing Commander Colonel Eric Charron and Wing Chief Warrant Officer Jerome 17 Wing Health Promotion hosted a Group Soup event at the 17 Wing Headquarters building Rossignol face off as organizer Devon Klassen drops the ball to start the Wing Commander’s on Oct 24. Proceeds from the healthy event went to support the GCWCC. Photo by Candace Ball Hockey Tournament for the GCWCC on Oct 26. Not shown is who won the face off. Maxymowich, Health Promotion Admin Assistant. Photo: Bill McLeod, Voxair Manager Photo: Bill McLeod, Voxair Manager Voxair 17 Wing Winnipeg 7 November 2018 13 Around The Wing

Major Brian Noel, 435 Squadron Air Combat Systems Officer, and Captain Kyle Maurice, 435 Squadron Pilot, prepare for Ex TIPIC STRIKE 18 by updating fore-flight software on the tablets, 17 Winnipeg, MB, 24 October 2018. 435 Squadron will conduct air-to-air refuelling from The noon hour Halloween Circuit included a little bit of everything, like boxing and Holloman Air Force Base in Holloman, New Mexico, in support of Ex TIPIC STRIKE 18 which will Halloween treats, for participants at 17 Wing. Photo: Bill McLeod, Voxair Manager be conducted from 24 October to 02 November 2018. Photo: Sgt Daren Kraus 14 Voxair 17 Wing Winnipeg 7 November 2018 VOXAIR 17 Wing Winnipeg 7 November 2018 15 Manitoba Moose Players Visit 17 Wing by Gloria Kelly, 17 Wing Public Affairs On 12 January 2019 the Manitoba Moose Hockey Club will host a military apprecia- tion night at the RCAF Barker College Receives Copy MTS Centre. In anticipation of of W/C William G. Barker Medals that event, mem- bers of the hockey club paid a visit to LCol William Snyder and HCol John Wright attended the dedi- 17 Wing Winnipeg cation of a statue of Wing Commander (W/C) William G. Barker on to get a feel for a display at the National Air Force Museum of Canada in Trenton, On- day in the life on a tario on 27 October 2018. This was the date of the 100th anniversary military base. Manitoba Moose players pose with a CT-142 Dash 8 trainer during a since the air battle where W/C Barker won the Victoria Cross. HCol tour of 402 ‘City of Winnipeg’ Squadron on October 17, 2018, at 17 During the Wing. Photo: Avr Tanner Musseau-Seaward, 17 Wing Imaging Wright also took this opportunity to present a copy of W/C Barker’s visit, six of the medals to LCol Snyder for display at RCAF Barker College. team members were able to experience a simulated weapons training exercise, take the training seats in the Dash-8 aircraft, crawl in and out of an army TAPV, stand On Sunday, 27 October 1918, while returning to an aircraft depot, at the helm of a navy RHIB and talk to a range of personnel from across the services W/C Barker engaged and shot down an enemy aircraft. He was then about the work they do. attacked by a large formation (by some accounts 15 or more aircraft). The association between the Winnipeg Jets and the RCAF is well known in Win- During the battle, he was wounded and lost consciousness several nipeg, said Daniel Fink, communications manager for the Manitoba Moose, the Jets times. Despite his injuries and overwhelming odds, W/C Barker shot farm team. “We wanted to extend that relationship to the Moose and are very appre- down another three aircraft and broke up a formation of fighters. For ciative that the military has welcomed us here with such a diverse experience.’’ his notable example of exceptional bravery and disregard of danger, “Winnipeg is not only a great place to play hockey, it’s a city where we take every Barker received the Victoria Cross. opportunity we can to get out and meet people who support us,’’ said goalie Eric Comrie. W/C William G. Barker’s medals are on display at RCAF Barker “I had no idea what the base here was all about. Today has been an amazing College, third floor in Mawdsley Hall, Building 84 for those who wish experience,’’ he said. to see them. In his fourth season with the hockey club, Mr. Comrie is comfortable in Winnipeg and used to its seasonal extremes. Not so much centre Felix Girard who just joined the team this season. “We told him to get a warm boots and jacket,’’ he said. “The people here in Winnipeg are amazing fans,’’ said Mr. Girard. “The military team here today has made us feel very welcome and we ap- preciate the work they do every day.’’ “The people of Win- nipeg have been good to us and we do what we can to give back to the com- munity,’’ said Mr. Comrie. “The team is supportive of us being active in the community. We outreach as much as we can and hopefully make a positive difference.’’ The appreciation game will be against Laval with a 6:00pm start. 16 Voxair 17 Wing Winnipeg 7 November 2018 cafconnection.ca/winnipeg

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Upcoming MFRC Programs and Events For the most current information on all of our MATURE WOMEN’S GROUP Le Marché St Norbert et lunch après programs, visit our webpage at: Share your wisdom and expertise about navigating Lieu de rencontre : Marché St Norbert au 3514 auto- www.cafconnection.ca/Winnipeg life’s journey, have some laughs and make some new route Pembina pour du magasinage et profitez de cette or follow us on Facebook and Twitter: connections. For women 45+. Mon. Oct. 29, 1900 – occasion pour parler en anglais ou en français. @WinnipegMFRC 2100. Free. Drop-in. Ensuite, on se rendra au resto Mo Mo (japonais/coréen) au 40-2855 autoroute Pembina. Date :le 24 novembre Free drop in programs: FIREWORKS 2018, 10 :30-11 :30 magasinage. Lunch 12 :00- 14 :00. Join us for an evening of fireworks with a bonfire and Veuillez-vous inscrire pour une des activités ou les deux CAFE EN FRANÇAIS chili dinner. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. d’ici le 14 novembre Join us for a coffee and chat in French. This is a perfect FREE! Friday Oct. 26. 1800 – 2100. South Side Youth connect with other francophones and francophiles or an Centre, 347 Doncaster St. LADIES NIGHT – ORNAMENT EXCHANGE opportunity to practice your French. Bring your girlfriends, sisters, neighbours, a $5 Come to the MFRC now to register for: wrapped ornament and an appetizer or dessert to share FRENCH LUNCH ‘N CHAT and come out for our annual ornament exchange. Lots Is French your second language? Would you like to LEARN TO…MEXICAN FOOD of food, fun, friends and of course laughter!!! Wednes- build your confidence? Bring your lunch to the MFRC Join us as we we learn to make authentic Mexican day, December 5 1900 – 2100. Register by Monday, and enjoy French conversation. This is geared for Food. We will be making chicken tortas and salsa!! December 3 higher-intermediate to advanced levels. Free drop-in Wed. Nov 14 1800 – 2000, $5 per person Register by Thursdays 1230 – 1300 November 8, 15, 22, 29. Nov. 7 HOLIDAY MORALE MAIL - DEADLINE NOVEMBER 9th If you are sending SOUTH SIDE COFFEE BIGGER, STRONGER, WISER AND KIND a parcel to your French or English, parent or not, kids at home or empty An introduction to the importance of attachment in the deployed loved nest…everyone is welcome to come for a visit and parent-child relationship. Learn about what children one and wish for snacks. Meet new people. Catch up with old friends. need when they go out to explore and when they come it to arrive by Wednesday, November 21, 0930 - 1100. in for a cuddle. Wed. Nov 21 1800 – 1930, FREE, Reg- December 24, it is ister by Nov 14. advised to drop it A PARENT GROUP off at the MFRC Join us for some parenting discussions and networking. FINDING EVERYDAY JOY or 17 Wing post Wednesday 0930 – 1130, November 7 & 28. Based on the international best seller ‘The Happiness office no later than November 9, 2018. Project’, participants will discuss and share practi- A PARENT COMMUNITY cal ways to make their lives more joyful and fulfilling. You are invited to use the parcel packing station at the A ‘community’ of parents will discuss topics related Each group member requires a copy of the book for MFRC. It will have holiday decor items which you can to parenting children of all ages. Fridays, 0930 - 1130 reading and reflection. Books may be pre-ordered for use to make your package festive. November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. $15. Thursday, November 22. Free. Register by Novem- NOTE: some countries have item restrictions and all ber 16. mail has size restrictions. For more information, please CREATIVE TOTS call Ana Vucic at 204-833-2500 ext 2991 or visit: www. A free facilitated play group at our South Side Youth St. Norbert’s Farmer’s Market and Lunch forces.gc.ca/en/write-to-the-troops/mailing-instructions. Centre 347 Doncaster. This includes crafts, games, Meet at the St. Norbert Farmer’s Market, 3514 Pem- page and for item restrictions by specific country: www. circle time, and free play Mon, Thurs, Friday 1300 – bina Hwy for shopping and bilingual cheer. Lunch to canadapost.ca/tools/pg/manual/PGintdest-e.asp 1500 and Tuesday 0900 – 1100 Free, Drop-in, Parents follow at Mo Mo Japanese Korean Restaurant 40-2855 are required to stay for this program. Pembina Hwy. Sat. Nov. 24 10:30 -11:30 shopping. Call 204-833-2500 ext 4500 to register for programs Lunch 1200 - 1400. Register for one or both by Nov. 14 or for more information 18 Voxair 17 Wing Winnipeg 7 November 2018

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Taroscopes BY NANCY 1. All three hit three consecutive home runs in a World Series Game. Sandoval for the Giants against Aries (March 21 – April 19): Trying to change some Libra (September 23 – October 23): Secrets surface Detroit in game one, Pujols for the Cardinals against things is impossible and a waste of energy. Live life to providing clarity. You may have sensed something was Texas in game three, and Jackson for the Yankees the fullest. Waiting for things to be perfect is pointless. up but now you know for sure. There is an explanation against Los Angeles. Surround yourself with people you enjoy being with. for the patterns you observed. Validating a hunch helps Tell them how you feel and talk about your passions. you have faith in your judgements. Friends offer good 2. Addison Russel during the third inning of game What is important to you? Each day is a gift. advice when it comes to relationships. six against Cleveland. 3. Lonnie Smith in game five. Taurus (April 20 – May 20): Recognize and appreci- Scorpio (October 24 – November 21): You can juggle ate large and small blessings. Challenges are learning finances and responsibilities well but outside forces 4. Tim Belcher in the second inning with two out. experiences. When you feel fully engaged and alive you will upset your careful balance. World events affect you 5. Joe Pepitone. can have a bigger impact. Be mindful of how focusing more than usual. The resulting transitions can be excit- on long term goals can distract you from the reality of ing. Let people know you’re ready to relax for a bit but 6. Elmer Smith for Cleveland against Brooklyn in the moment and the joy in each day. that you’re up for new adventures too. game five. 7. The New York Yankees with seven. Gemini (May 21 – June 21): You need to get in touch Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): You’re with your dreams again. Talk about what excites you determined to accomplish what you’ve set out to do. 8. Tony Lazzeri against the Giants in game two. and it will become obvious. Make the changes you are You’re confident that your new ideas are the best. Re- 9. Dave McNally for the Orioles vs the Reds in game tempted to make. Do it now. Risk is required. Leave the search investments and you’ll get good deals. However, 3 of the 1970 series off Wayne Granger in the 6th. known and discover new things about yourself. Be will- what seems practical now may not really appeal to you ing to face your fears. Have fun! in the future. Weigh the pros and cons. 10. Ken Boyer hit the grand slam off Al Downing in the sixth. Both he and his brother Clete (with the Cancer (June 22 – July 22): You may feel you are the Capricorn (December 22 – January 19): You love Yankees) played third base. only one who can make the tough decisions and deal your freedom but you may also crave commitment. This 11. Erik Cole of Carolina was awarded them against with responsibilities but some creative problem solving can confuse those who have labelled you the respon- Buffalo on Nov. 9, 2005 – he scored on one. could reveal other options. Change your perspective. sible one. The one who has it all together. This can keep Accept help when you need it. A sense of obligation is you from showing vulnerability and really connecting 12. Erik Cole and Esa Pirnes - Oct. 10 and 12, 2003. optional. Not everyone keeps score. with others. Challenge yourself to be real. 13. ’s Chris Pronger beat Carolina’s Cam Ward on June 5, 2006. Leo (July 23 – August 22): Get your house in order, Aquarius (January 20 – February 18): Being happy is 14. Michael Frolik on April 24, 2011 scored Chicago’s then invite friends and family to a celebration. Your a goal in itself. You’ve taken care of yourself and now first penalty shot goal, against ’s Cory need for appreciation and respect may be driving you you can help others by showing them how to live joy- Schneider in game six of the western final; and on too overcommit. Plan a vacation or staycation that fits fully. Teaching others actually builds your own confi- May 27, 2013 against Detroit’s Jimmy Howard. your budget and schedule. It’s not about where you go dence even more. Your resilience, resourcefulness and it’s about being in a place where you can relax. self-reliance will help you get ahead. 15. Dominik Hasek faced four with Buffalo and one with Detroit. Virgo (August 23 – September 22): It’s a shock, but Pisces (February 19 – March 20): What brings color 16. On April 24, 1996, Washington’s Joe Juneau was your life often doesn’t turn out as planned. Then again and magic to your life? Blend this into your days in stopped by Pittsburgh’s Ken Wregget. that’s not all bad. Some of your fears didn’t come to practical ways. Take care of yourself, first. Stop trying pass. You have the loving support of many. There are to multi-task. Do one thing at a time, do it well and 17. Babe Dye of in 1922. still adventures ahead. Focus on the possibilities and you’ll get more accomplished. Try something new. Don’t 18. On April 9, 1968, the Minnesota North Stars’ the freedom that will soon be yours. limit yourself when you consider options. Wayne Connelly scored on Terry Sawchuk of the Los Angeles Kings. 19. Lionel Conacher of the 1937 Maroons is FOR APPOINTMENTS with NANCY CALL 204-775-8368 generally regarded as the first player in NHL playoff history to have been awarded a penalty shot. He was stopped by Boston’s Tiny Thompson on March 25, 1937. 20. Edmonton’s Grant Fuhr stopped two penalty shots in the span of three days in the Stanley Cup Final. On May 28, 1985 he stopped Philadelphia’s Ron Sutter. Two days later he stopped Dave Poulin.

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Maj Capt Capt Capt Hope Winfield Paul Gemmiti Noteh Glogauer Laura Coxworth Chaplain’s Corner A Community of Faith Snapshot Today by Padre Paul Gemmiti way in Mass because by then the usually late-arriving operate at different personal speeds and find them- Most human beings of every generation eventually folk are present and the usually early-leaving folk have selves at different junctures of faith interest in their come to realize that the origin of this mortal life is not not gotten away. lives. of their own volition. The source of it, and its ulti- One can gather much from simply pondering the So, how does this article link to the current Re- mate purpose – and essentially its brief or long length particular current “snapshot” and then comparing/ membrance Day in general and the particular-themed – remain outside (transcendent) of the particulars of contrasting with those that had been taken in the past. centennial of the end of World War I? Time and again, what we each find ourselves to be. Consider that one The snapshot reveals the range in physical heights and past and present wars re-visit or re-establish assump- cannot choose one’s parents/guardians, sociological and weights and ages, skin and hair and eye colours, rank, tions about the right or freedom or privilege of people economic context, religious context, country of origin, wealth, and geographical proximity, frequent or spo- of faith who want to gather freely and peaceably to physical characteristics, intelligence potential, and radic attendance, circumstantial absences or visitors, worship and grow in understanding of the God of their language spoken when one is born into this world. We those who proactively seek religious change and de- origin. As a fellow mortal human being, I invite you to all hope/rely on one or more people - known variously velopment, those who are settled with what is enough consider anew or renew to risk becoming part of a faith as adults/ parents/grandparents/guardians - who will for them, those who are voluntary and those who are community today. One of the things that our ancestors do their best to help us get oriented to our reality, until remunerated, those who prefer to keep to themselves, had fought for was for That. eventually we may gradually influence the variables and those who continue social dynamics. that impact us and evolve/mature in bodily ability, psy- Please take a quick or chological understanding, personal goals, and a faith or long look at the attached non-faith perspective. photo and begin to realize Whether by intention or accident, most wars have the variety of folk that provided a re-visiting of what a group of people, who can comprise any Com- have a collective faith perspective, are wanting to do munity of Faith today. I with their faith perspective. The integration of new could type much more, but components or shedding of past components happen so instead I do believe in the that the current generation may acquire a faith expres- dictum which states “a sion that not simply satisfies them, but also should picture says a thousand challenge them to grow in values and give of them- words.” The range of selves in support to those who are about to pass from characters and person- this life, as well as support those who are new/getting alities - which you won’t to know their own life. really be able to appreci- During the four years that I have been here at 17 ate unless you risk to be a Wing and while continuing to be the Faith Community member of this particular Coordinator (RC) of Ste Marguerite Bourgeoys Roman Faith Community - can Catholic Faith Community, I have been able to convince only support the idea that the gathered folk to pause for a “shapshot” (literally God loves variety. The speaking). I usually have to entice them by declaring a people remain “works in short homily or have the photo taken immediately mid- progress”, and relatedly Faith and Life Protestant Jewish Catholic Good Shepherd Protestant chapel community Ste Marguerite bourgeoys rc chapel community

Sunday Service: (English Only) 1100 hrs Sunday Mass: (Bilingual) Spring/Summer Liturgy Timings: 9am (Sunday after Easter - Thanksgiving Weekend) Community Services: Chaplains Chaplain Chaplains Autumn/Winter Liturgy Timings: 4pm (Sunday after Thanksgiving to Easter Sunday) Sunday School: It is held during the service for Padre Noteh Glogauer Padre Hope Winfield Padre Laura Coxworth children ages 3 to 12. Childcare is provided on an (Rabbi) (Roman Catholic Pastoral (Pentecostal) Community Services: as-required basis for children under 3 years of age. ext 6914 Associate) - Protestant Faith - Wing Chaplain Religious Education: Classes can be available to Community Coordinator Marriage: Contact the chaplain at least six months in ext 5417 children from Preschool to Grade 6. ext 5785 advance if possible. A marriage preparation course is a Sacrament of Reconciliation: It is available by requirement. Please contact the Chaplain before setting Padre Paul Gemmiti Padre Greg Girard request and at special times of the year. Contact the date for the wedding or arranging family travel. (Roman Catholic Priest) (Christian Reformed) Padre Gemmiti. - Catholic Faith Community - Det. Dundurn Baptism: The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is available Coordinator Baptism: We recommend that you contact the 306-492-2135 ext 4299 by contacting a Chaplain. Baptism Preparation is a ext 4885 chaplain’s office for an appointment six months in advance. Please contact the Chaplain before setting requirement. Please contact the Chaplain before setting TBD the date for the Baptism or arranging family travel. the date for the baptism or arranging family travel. TBD ext 5272 17 Wing Military - Mental Health Chaplain Marriage: Six months notice (1 year preferred) is Community Chapel Protestant Chapel Guild: It meets the first ext 5086 required for weddings, as counselling is necessary Wednesday of the month at 1300 hrs in the Chapel 2235 Silver Ave to prepare couples for Christian marriage. A mar- Annex. All women are welcome. (west off riage preparation course is also required. Please Whytewold/ contact the Chaplain before setting the date for the wedding or arranging family travel. Wihuri Road)

Main Offices Emergency Duty Chaplain Info Phone Number Website Care & Share Administrative Assistant Contact MP Dispatch ext 2633. For chaplaincy services and related Those with access to the DIN can Benevolent Fund 204-833-2500 ext. 5087 information, phone ext 6800 and visit 17Wing.winnipeg.mil.ca, then Contact Wing Chaplain Office for Building 64, follow the prompts. click ‘17 Wing’, then ‘Services’. further information. Lower Level, North End. 20 Voxair 17 Wing Winnipeg 7 November 2018