TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2017 Volume 59, #20

Through funding from the Federal Infrastructure Investments Program (FIIP), granted by the in No- vember 2014, the Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) CFHA invests in 19 Wing has been able to deliver a record level of new construction and housing projects between 2015 and 2017. These investments, combined with ongoing improvements Comox Residential Housing and repairs, have resulted in upgrading nearly 1,800 residential housing units across Canada. Under FIIP, CFHA received al- most $103 million for the improvement of the military housing infrastructure at ten sites. Over the last two years, CFHA has invested over $10 million at 19 Wing Comox. In 2017-18, a further investment of $6.7 million is planned; therefore, by March 2018, more than $7.9 million of the total invested will have come from FIIP. A number of projects were implemented to improve and update the units, including siding and window replacements, kitchen, bathroom and whole house renovations. Additionally, eight apartment-style residential housing units were constructed and are now available for occupants. A ceremony was held on November 9 to mark the completion of FIIP projects at 19 Wing.

Le financement issu du Programme d’investissements fé- déraux dans l’infrastructure (PIFI), octroyé par le gouvernement du Canada en novembre 2014, a permis à l’Agence de logement L’ALFC investit dans les logements des Forces canadiennes (ALFC) de réaliser un volume record de projets de construction et logements neufs de 2015 à 2017. e Ces investissements, combinés aux améliorations et répara- de la 19 Escadre Comox tions continuelles, ont permis d’améliorer presque 1 800 unités With the completion of FIIP, the Agen- Le PIFI étant terminé, l’Agence a continué de logement résidentiel à l’échelle du Canada. Dans le cadre cy has been moving forward with fund- d’innover avec le financement d’Infra2016 an- du PIFI, l’ALFC a reçu près de 103 millions de dollars à con- ing from Infra2016, which was announced noncé par le gouvernement du Canada lors de sacrer à l’amélioration de l’infrastructure de logements militaire by the Government of Canada in Budget l’annonce du Budget 2016. De ce financement, à dix emplacements. 2016. Of this funding, CFHA received $50 l’ALFC a reçu 50 millions de dollars pour l’exercice Au cours des deux dernières années, l’ALFC a investi plus de million for fiscal year 2017–18. This means financier 2017-2018. Cela renforcera les efforts 10 millions de dollars à la 19e Escadre Comox. En 2017-2018, that the Department of National Defence que le ministère de la Défense nationale (MDN) un investissement supplémentaire de 6,7 millions de dollars est (DND) can strengthen its efforts to con- déploie pour continuer à améliorer le portefeuille prévu. Par conséquent, d’ici mars 2018, plus de 7,9 millions tinue to improve the military residential de logements résidentiels des militaires. de dollars du total des investissements auront été injectés dans housing portfolio. L’ALFC s’engage à améliorer, moderniser et ré- le cadre du PIFI. CFHA is committed to improving, modern- parer les logements résidentiels des bases et es- On a mis en œuvre nombre de projets d’amélioration et de izing and repairing residential housing at cadres. L’Agence s’efforce de faire en sorte que mise à niveau de logements, qui consistaient à remplacer des bases and wings. CFHA wants to ensure les familles des Forces armées canadiennes qui revêtements et des portes, ainsi qu’à rénover des cuisines, des that families who choisissent de vivre dans les logements résiden- salles de bains et des logements entiers. De plus, huit apparte- choose to live in DND residential housing tiels du MDN bénéficient d’une bonne qualité de ments ont été construits, et sont maintenant à la disposition des enjoy a good quality of life in appropriate vie, dans des aménagements appropriés et sé- occupants. Une cérémonie marquant la fin des projets du PIFI and safe accommodation. curitaires. à l’escadre a eu lieu le 9 novembre 2017.

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The Totem Times is an unoffi- cial publication of 19 Wing Co- mox, BC. The Editor reserves the right to edit copy and re- 19 MSS constructs airfield infrastructure ject advertisements to suit the needs of the publication. Views expressed are those of to support Op REASSURANCE the contributor unless express- ly attributed to DND, CAF, or Construction engineers from 19 Mission Support Squad- other agencies. In case of ty- ron (MSS) were called upon to assist with the construc- pographical errors, no goods tion of much needed flight line infrastructure for Opera- may be sold and the difference tion REASSURANCE. The operation was in dire need of claimed against this paper. The paper’s liability is limited to a aircraft hangar space, and the 19 MSS team stepped up refund of the space charged to the plate and delivered a Military Shelter System-Air- for the erroneous item. Mate- craft (MSS-A) and Expeditionary Forces Aircraft Shelter rial may be reprinted with at- System (EFASS) ahead of schedule. tribution. Published 22 times a year, every second Tuesday, “The great work that our construction, electrical distribu- with permission of Col Mike tion, and refrigeration and mechanical techs completed Atkins, 19 Wing Commander. will undoubtedly aid in the operational effectiveness of Publications Mail Registration the ATF,” said Capt Jamie Boone, Officer Commanding, No.4098. Printed by Ladysmith Press, Ladysmith, BC. Circula- 19 Construction Engineering Squadron. tion: 1800. NOVEMBER 21, 2017 | TOTEM TIMES | 3 FWSAR project update Capt André Geneau, CC-115 Buffalo Pilot, 442 Sqn

In the next three years of the CC-295 is the new the remaining six Canadian training centre that will built CC-115 Buffalo air- be located at 19 Wing Co- craft in the Royal Canadian mox. A new facility will Air Force (RCAF) will be be constructed to provide replaced by the Airbus man- aircrew and ground crew ufactured CC-295. training throughout the ini- The concept of a succes- tial conversion stage and sor aircraft to the Buffalo is continuing into steady state now a reality. activities. Offices across the country Ground crews will be are working eagerly towards trained using a full-scale the culmination of the Fixed mock-up of the CC-295 in Wing Search and Rescue Air- the school’s hangar, and air- craft Replacement (FWSAR) Capt André Geneau joins a member of the crews will learn to fly the project since the procurement Brazilian Air Force on a familiarization flight aircraft and maintain cur- announcement last winter. in a Brazilian C-295 aircraft during a visit this rencies in the full suite of It is an especially excit- summer. training devices. ing transition period for This brings to light an- everyone involved with the same tasks in order to save will vastly improve 442 other advantage of modern Buffalo. lives. Squadron’s capability with technology for crews con- 2017 marked the 50th However, when it be- regards to the search com- verting from the Buffalo. year of service for the CC- comes certified to fly for ponent of the mission. It is Through the Buffalo’s long 115 Buffalo fleet in the the RCAF in 2019, the new intriguing to consider the service life, CC-115 air- Canadian Armed Forces aircraft will provide a mon- secondary effects to this. crew have never had a flight (CAF), and to this day, it umental leap forward from The aircraft and team will simulator device capable still maintains a reputation 1967 era technology. execute the search phase of training for emergency as a mighty aircraft in the With the crew compli- of the mission at a superior scenarios. Now, along with hands of dedicated ground ment remaining the same, level; it can be assumed that the new school comes a full and aircrews. Few aircraft the CC-295 will be enter- the rescue portion will be motion simulator which will are regarded as being as ing the SAR community dramatically affected. provide an opportunity to tough or as capable. with a number of advanta- Benefits will be seen for train for all sorts of unlikely Built by de Havilland geous components, making the groundcrews as well, scenarios, creating stronger Canada, the Buffalo can, de- the RCAF a more capable with the CC-295 being crews and a safer working pending on the mission, fly force. implemented with a com- environment. non-stop over 2000 nautical Pilots, air-combat sys- prehensive servicing and It is an exciting time to miles (3,700 km), remain tems operators (ACSOs) maintenance plan through be involved with SAR on aloft for over 10 hours, car- and flight engineers will a new Canadian company, the west coast with the im- ry over 10,000lbs of cargo, benefit from the latest in Airpro SAR Services, with pending retirement of the and execute short take-offs aviation technology, start- Airbus in the background Buffalo and the arrival of a and landings on a proverbial ing off with a modern cock- providing an extensive new aircraft just around the postage stamp. pit with large, integrated supply of parts and ma- corner. The Buffalo has ac- In recent months it has touchscreen displays, elec- terials. The current orga- complished a tremendous functioned as an instrumen- tronic flight bags, a modern nization of servicing and amount during its service tal component of the RCAF, flight management system, maintenance crews at 442 life; many milestones are executing search and res- and an extensive aircraft Sqn working on the Buf- expected before it is all cue (SAR) missions in the monitoring system, en- falo will be transitioning over. rugged Victoria Search and abling crews to fly safe, over to work on the new Some events to watch Rescue Region (SRR), con- efficient, and successful aircraft alongside a dedi- out for include ground- touring mountain ranges missions. cated compliment of civil- breaking for the new train- across British Columbia To the aft, search and res- ian personnel from Airpro. ing centre, designation of a looking for missing aircraft, cue technicians will benefit 442 Sqn Technicians new name for the CC-295, inserting SAR technicians from enhanced search tools will have the opportunity and delivery of the first into both land and marine including a dynamic pair to work with technology airframe in Spain - just environments, and search- of mission consoles, elec- alongside peers in other two years away. Expect the ing the expanse of the west tro optical infrared camera, modern fleets, conducting tempo to increase as the coast for missing persons, 360-degree belly radar, and servicing tasks, corrective, new CC-295 approaches launching in almost any specially designed SAR and preventative mainte- operational service at 19 weather, anytime, day or containers allowing for a nance - a crucial role to Wing Comox, and the ven- night. customizable mission setup empower the RCAF SAR erable CC-115 Buffalo is fi- Soon, the incoming CC- onboard the aircraft. mandate. nally given an opportunity 295 will take over for the Converting from the CC- Another exciting com- to enjoy a well-deserved Buffalo, performing the 115 Buffalo to the CC-295 ponent to the introduction retirement.

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Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign

The 19 Wing Comox 2017 Government of Canada Workplace Chari- table Campaign (GCWCC) is coming to a close, with the final events and raffle prize draws taking place this week. “We set out with three goals in mind: to canvass 100% of the 19 Wing Defence Team; to see a quarter of our base participate in fun- draising activities; to raise $45,000 in direct financial support,” ex- plains GCWCC co-chair Maj James Cox. A variety of fundraising events were held throughout the campaign including annual favourites: the 12 MP Flight Jail and Bail, 19 AMS pancake breakfast, 21 CF Health Services Centre bake sale, and a glowga class offered by the FS&R team. Dozens of unit campaign champions stepped forward to gather fi- nancial support and to host activities and events that provided an opportunity to raise funds while having fun. “It has been my pleasure and privilege to co-chair the GCWCC,” states Maj Cox. “I was humbled by the 19 Wing Defence Team’s gen- erous response of support through financial gifts, and enthusiastic participation in a wide variety of fund raisers. It was hard work, but we had a lot of fun doing it. Well done, 19 Wing Comox!” Campaign co-chair MWO Al Bergman notes, “Our campaign success is aided by generous contributions from the Comox Valley business community, including Best Buy, Bootlegger Driftwood Mall, Bosley’s Pet Food, Comox Valley Kayaks and Canoes, Domino’s Pizza, Edward and Parnell Barber Shop, Goats on the Roof, Thrifty Foods, Valhalla Pure Outfitters, and WildPlay.” To date the 19 Wing Comox Defence Team has raised nearly $39,000 in the 2017 campaign - funds that will be used to help improve the lives of people in our community. Wing Commander Col Mike Atkins states, “Thanks to everyone who has contributed to our campaign. This makes me very proud, to know that our members care and actively contribute to making the Comox Valley a better place to live.” In this last official week of the campaign, unit reps will be working hard to close the gap on the campaign goal. Regardless of the final tally, our efforts will be celebrated at an official touchdown event and fundraiser barbeque. All members of the 19 Wing Defence Team are invited to attend and celebrate the success of the 2017 GCWCC on Thursday, November 30 at the Officers’ Mess lounge and patio area from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m..

Touchdown Event Official touchdown event and fund- raiser barbeque for the GCWCC. Thursday, Nov 30 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Officers’ Mess All members of the 19 Wing Defence Team are invited. NOVEMBER 21, 2017 | TOTEM TIMES | 5 Closing the gap between our citizens and veterans 1726 C Scot R Corps

Throughout Veterans’ Week, and culminating on November 11, army cadets from the 1726 Cana- dian Scottish Regiment (C Scot R) Corps took to the schools and the cenotaphs throughout the Comox Valley to pay tribute, remember, and thank our veterans. Not only did these 12 to 18 year-old youth look smart, con- fident, and proud while wearing their neatly pressed uniform and shiny boots, they reached out and took the opportunity to strike up a conversation with both ageing and currently serv- ing veterans. Canada’s national cadet pro- gram provides a variety of fun, challenging, and rewarding ac- tivities designed to encourage cadets to become active, respon- sible members of their commu- nities. While participating in the program cadets learn valu- able life and work skills such as teamwork, fitness, leadership and citizenship. By reaching out and having conversations with our veter- ans, these cadets from the 1726 C Scot R Corps are doing their part to narrow the gap between our citizens and our veterans. 6 | NOVEMBER 21, 2017 | TOTEM TIMES

COMOX MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE 1575 Military Row 250-339-8290 CAFconnection.ca facebook.com/comoxmfrc

19 Wing Family and Community Centre

Congratulations to the MFRC Bursary Award Recipients Winter program guide now available! Each year the Military Family Resource Centre Board of Governors The Comox MFRC Winter Program assists military members and their dependents in achieving their edu- Guide will be available on Thursday, No- cational goals through bursaries. With the cost of education increasing vember 23. Look for returning programs and the high prices associated with textbooks, student debt is often an such as Creative Kids, Youth Drop-In pro- obstacle to going back to school for many. This year the Board of Gover- grams, Community Café, Games Night, and nors was pleased to award a total of 6 bursaries to deserving recipients. Excel classes. New bilingual programs will MFRC board members and recipient representatives gathered on Oc- be running in the winter including a scrap- tober 25 for an awards ceremony. booking night. Also new in the winter is an Recipients were: Amber Pond, Amanda Sylvestre, Alisha Levesque, event based on traditional French breakfast Holly Messana, Sarah Minkley, and Emilie Sylvestre. call Cabane à Sucre, and Deployment Din- The highlight of the awards ceremony was hearing the personal sto- ners geared toward bringing who are facing ries of each student. Amanda Sylvestre, working towards a Bachelor of absences families together. Science in General Biology at North Island College and transfer to Uni- Registration for winter programs versity of Victoria next year, commented “Since I was young I’ve been opens on Thursday, November 23. interested in the health field. My goal is to apply to medical school in The Winter Program Guide is available the future and to study to be a surgeon. This bursary will help me get at the Comox MFRC office and online at there.” www.CAFconnection.ca/Comox. Big congratulations to all award winners, and good luck in your studies.

19 Wing member to swim at CISM Championship Capt Jacinda Smit of 407 medley relay. travel abroad doing some- Squadron will be represent- “I was at the 2015 CISM thing that I love doing, but it ing the Canadian Armed Swimming Championship promotes health and physi- Forces at the CISM 49th where I placed second in cal fitness in the Canadian World Military Swimming the 100 freestyle, first in Armed Forces.” Championship that will be the 200 freestyle and third Jacinda has been train- held in Rio de Janeiro, Bra- in the 100 backstroke,” ing with the Comox Valley zil from December 10 to 17. shares Jacinda. “I am so Sharks Masters team every She will be competing in grateful that my chain of Monday, Wednesday, and the 50/ 100/ 200 freestyle, command has given me the Friday morning. “We’re in 50/ 100 backstroke, 200 in- opportunity to compete in- the water from 6:00 to 7:30 dividual medley, 4x50 free- ternationally with the CISM a.m. – and they have a great style relay, 4x100 freestyle swimming program. Not program. I love training relay, and 4x100 individual only does it allow me to with a group!” NOVEMBER 21, 2017 | TOTEM TIMES | 7

Cumberland WinterFaire Cumberland Legion Christmas Sat., Nov. 25 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale Over 70 crafters and artists under three roofs: Sat., Dec. 9 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Cumberland Recreation Hall, Cumberland Already sold out and sure to delight! Located at Museum and Archives, and the Cumberland 2770 Dunsmuir Avenue in Cumberland. Masonic Hall. by donation by donation Comox MFRC Homebased 9th Annual Gnarly Little Holiday Fair Christmas Craft Fair Sun., Dec. 10 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Dec. 2 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A special event that will feature the wares of Youth crafters offer great gifts including pho- military families - this first-ever event will offer tography, jewelry, art-cards, baking and more photos with Santa for a $5 donation. O Christmas Tea – all at the the LINC Youth Centre, located at by donation | CAFConnection.ca/Comox 300 Old Island Highway in Courtenay. Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. free Seuss… grab your teacups! British come- CMWC Comox Christmas dians James & Jamesy bring their unique Concert and Carols Tin Town Artists Christmas brand of holiday hilarity to the Sid Wil- Sun., Dec. 10 - 2 to 5 p.m. liams Theatre on December 11 and 12. Sale and Open House Celebrate the season with a concert and bake This is the kind of comedy that induces Sat., Dec. 2 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. full-out belly laughs all the way through! sale at the St. Michael and All Angels Protestant Visit the unique neighborhood of Tin Town and Chapel on Military Row. Members of the 19 Wing Comox De- partake in a seasonal treat while perusing the by donation fence Team can enjoy the show for many creative wares of the artists and busi- 20% off with the promo code: nesses. Maps are available at each location, or O Christmas Tea TEASTHESEASON. just follow the Candy Cane markers on Cous- “The Christmas season is the time of ins Avenue in Courtenay. Mon., Dec. 11 and Tues., Dec. 12 year when we are encouraged to dream free A holiday favourite at the Sid Williams Theatre big, embrace imagination, and celebrate in Courtenay - military families enjoy 20% off child-like excitement for magic and mer- Christmas in Black Creek with the promo code TEASTHESEASON. riment,” says Jamesy, the eccentric half tickets | jamesandjamesy.com of the award-winning duo. Sat., Dec. 2 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For tickets and information about the Sun., Dec. 3 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children’s Choir Festive Send-Off show visit jamesandjamesy.com. Two day of a special Christmas market, locat- Sat., Dec. 16 - 5 to 7 p.m. ed at 2001 Black Creek Road. Join the Comox Valley Children’s Choir with spe- by donation cial guest Helen Austin for a festive season send- Win a pair of off recital at the Comox Pentecostal Church lo- tickets to Elevate Winter Bazaar #6 cated at 1919 Guthrie Rd. Fri., Dec. 8 - 5 to 9 p.m. by donation O Christmas Tea! Sat. Dec. 9 - 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Anne of Green Gables: Gather in the Native Sons Hall in Courte- Send an email to nay for “A Nightclub before Christmas” on The Musical [email protected] with Friday, and experience the craft fair with a December 23 to 31 TEAS THE SEASON in the twist on Saturday - for your eclectic shop- Follow Anne Shirley as she warms the hearts of subject line. The winner will ping pleasure! the population of Avonlea at the turn of the 20th be notified by December 6. by donation | elevatethearts.com century. A production of Courtenay Little Theatre. tickets | tickets.sidwilliamstheatre.com

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