1 July / Juillet 2020 Vol. 54, No. 7

21 Aerospace Control & Warning Squadron has a New Honorary Colonel Le 21e Escadron de contrôle et d’alerte (Aérospatiale) a un nouveau colonel honoraire Article by: Captain Leah Pierce, Public Affairs Photo and social media credit: Corporal Robert Ouellette, Imagery Technician, 22 Wing. On Friday, May 29th, 2020, members of 21 Aerospace Control & Warning Squadron welcomed Corina Moore as their new Honorary Colonel (HCol). Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Richard Jolette, 21 Aerospace Control & Warning Squadron Commanding Officer, presided over the ceremony. The occasion was witnessed by members of 21 Aerospace Control & Warning Squadron and 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base North Bay via virtual technology due to restrictions in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are excited to have Honorary Colonel Corina Moore join the 21 Aerospace Control & Warning Squadron and 22 Wing teams,” stated LCol Jolette. “Her fearless leadership and innovative thinking as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ontario Northland makes her a perfect fit as the next Honorary Colonel. We look forward to working with Honorary Colonel Moore in the coming years, strengthening the bonds between the City of North Bay, the members of 21 Aerospace Control & Warning Squadron and 22 Wing.” With an average term of three years, an Honorary Colonel is a civilian member of the local community. The appointment serves On Friday, May 29, 2020, at 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base North Bay, a ceremony was held to invest Ms. Corina Moore to develop and strengthen the ties between military elements as the Honorary Colonel of 21 Aerospace Control & Warning Squadron. Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Jolette, 21 Aerospace and their local communities’ businesses, industries, and labor. Control & Warning Squadron Commanding Officer, presided over the ceremony. The occasion was witnessed by members “My role is “honorary and advisory” and over the next few of 21 Sqn, 22 Wing, Canadians and Americans alike through the use of virtual technology. years I will apply the same kind of positive energy, passion Le vendredi 29 mai 2020, à la 22e Escadre de la Base des Forces canadiennes North Bay, une cérémonie a été and innovation towards 21 Aerospace Control & Warning organisée pour investir Mme Corina Moore du rôle de colonel honoraire du 21e Escadron de contrôle et d’alerte Squadron as I do at Ontario Northland, all the while learning (Aérospatiale). Le lieutenant‑colonel Richard Jolette, commandant du 21e Escadron de contrôle et d’alerte from the personnel and listening to members of 21 Sqn and (Aérospatiale), a présidé la cérémonie. Les membres canadiens et américains du 21e Escadron et de la 22e Escadre 22 Wing,” promised HCol Moore. ont pu assister à la cérémonie au moyen de la technologie virtuelle. 22 Wing/CFB North Bay boasts the support of three honorary visionaries in the rail industry in North America. She is also colonels: George Burton, 22 Wing Honorary Colonel, « J’exercerai des fonctions de consultation à titre honorifique. Corina Moore, recent addition as the 21 Aerospace Control the first woman to appear on the front cover of Railway Age Au cours des prochaines années, j’apporterai de l’énergie & Warning Squadron Honorary Colonel, and Honorary Magazine since its inception in 1856. She is a graduate of positive, de la passion et de l’innovation au 21e Escadron de Colonel, Jake Lacourse, 51 Aerospace Control & Warning Waterloo University in Systems Design Engineering and contrôle et d’alerte (Aérospatiale), comme je le fais à Ontario (Operational Training) Squadron Honorary Colonel. The Business Administration and Management. A married mother Northland, tout en apprenant du personnel et en écoutant most well-known effort attributed to the Honorary Colonels of three, when Corina isn’t at the hockey rink, she can be les membres du 21e Escadron et de la 22e Escadre », a at 22 Wing, past and present, is the incredibly successful found spending time with her extended family, traveling, affirmé le colonel honoraire Moore. Armed Forces Day. Their tireless efforts and commitment volunteering or enjoying time at the lake with her children. to their roles as a bridge between the military and the To watch the investiture ceremony please visit https://www. La 22e Escadre de la BFC North Bay peut compter sur le soutien community of North Bay and surrounding area has ensured facebook.com/22WingAyrMess/videos/3467361089944878/ de trois colonels honoraires : George Burton, colonel honoraire its success for nearly 10 years. de la 22e Escadre, Corina Moore, nouveau colonel honoraire ------More than 225 distinguished Canadians have served du 21e Escadron de contrôle et d’alerte (Aérospatiale), et Jake Le vendredi 29 mai 2020, les membres du 21e Escadron de the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) through the Lacourse, colonel honoraire du 51e Escadron d’entraînement contrôle et d’alerte (Aérospatiale) ont accueilli Corina Moore, Honorary Colonel program since 1970. There are some opérationnel de contrôle et d’alerte (Aérospatiale). Parmi les leur nouveau colonel honoraire. Le lieutenant‑colonel (Lcol) 70 appointments throughout the RCAF at any one time. efforts attribués aux colonels honoraires de la 22e Escadre, hier Richard Jolette, commandant du 21e Escadron de contrôle et Appointed by the Minister of National Defence, honorary comme aujourd’hui, les plus connus sont ceux déployés pour la d’alerte (Aérospatiale), a présidé la cérémonie. Les membres colonels act as advisors to unit commanders and become Journée nationale des Forces armées, qui connaît un énorme du 21e Escadron de contrôle et d’alerte (Aérospatiale) et de la key members within the air force environment. succès. Depuis 10 ans, cette réussite est rendue possible grâce 22e Escadre de la Base des Forces canadiennes North Bay à l’engagement et aux efforts incessants dont font preuve les Corina Moore, President and CEO of Ontario Northland, is a ont pu assister à la cérémonie au moyen de la technologie colonels honoraires pour assurer la liaison entre les militaires et proud northerner with a hands-on leadership style focused virtuelle, compte tenu des restrictions en vigueur relativement les communautés de North Bay et des environs. on the long term sustainability of the organization. She was à la pandémie de COVID-19. recognized by Railway Age as one of ten women who are Depuis 1970, plus de 225 Canadiens distingués ont servi dans « Nous sommes heureux d’accueillir le colonel honoraire l’Aviation royale du Canada (ARC) dans le cadre du programme Corina Moore au sein des équipes du des colonels honoraires. À tout moment, l’ARC compte 21e Escadron de contrôle et d’alerte quelque 70 personnes à ce poste. Nommés par le ministre de (Aérospatiale) et de la 22e Escadre », a la Défense nationale, les colonels honoraires agissent à titre indiqué le Lcol Jolette. « Son leadership de conseillers auprès des commandants d’unité et deviennent audacieux et ses idées novatrices en des membres clés de l’environnement de la Force aérienne. tant que présidente-directrice générale d’Ontario Northland font d’elle la Corina Moore, présidente-directrice générale d’Ontario candidate idéale au poste de colonel Northland, est une fière résidente du Nord qui exerce un honoraire. Nous nous réjouissons leadership pratique axé sur la viabilité à long terme de à l’idée de travailler avec le colonel l’organisation. Corina a été reconnue par Railway Age honoraire Moore au cours des années comme l’une des dix femmes visionnaires de l’industrie à venir pour renforcer les liens entre la ferroviaire en Amérique du Nord. Elle est également la Ville de North Bay et les membres du première femme à figurer sur la couverture du Railway Age 21e Escadron de contrôle et d’alerte Magazine depuis sa création en 1856. Elle est diplômée (Aérospatiale) et de la 22e Escadre. » de l’Université de Waterloo en génie de la conception de systèmes et en administration et gestion des affaires. Le poste de colonel honoraire est Mariée et mère de trois enfants, lorsque Mme Moore n’est occupé par un membre civil de la pas à la patinoire de hockey, elle passe du temps avec communauté locale. D’une durée sa famille élargie, voyage, fait du bénévolat ou se rend moyenne de trois ans, l’affectation au lac avec ses enfants. vise à nouer et à renforcer les liens entre les organisations militaires et Pour voir la cérémonie d’investiture, cliquer sur le lien la main-d’œuvre, l’industrie et les suivant : https://www.facebook.com/22WingAyrMess/ entreprises locales. videos/3467361089944878/. 2 The Shield / le Bouclier July / Juillet

Commander’s Corner / Le mot du commandant The past three years in North Bay at Continuity Plans to ensure we maintained force posture and l’Amérique du Nord avec nos partenaires américains; ce 22 Wing as part of the 21 Aerospace readiness. It also brought along with it new terms, more partenariat militaire existe depuis 1958. Control & Warning Squadron (21 acronyms and abbreviations (I know, as if we needed more) Ensuite, il m’est apparu que, pour les autres, North Bay AC&W Sqn) command team has flown that will forever be part of our military and civilian lexicons, such est un endroit formidable et particulier. C’est un lieu unique by at an incredible rate. The fact that as RF4, WFH, social distancing and self-isolation. However, en son genre non pas seulement en raison de sa mission this will be my 15th and final posting the force generation conducted by operators and the efforts of quotidienne consistant à défendre le Canada ou à être as a member of the Canadian Armed support services to ensure the air surveillance and control over une escadre de l’ARC n’ayant aucun aéronef en état de Forces (CAF) only hastened the Canadian airspace have been sustained through the amazing voler, mais aussi parce qu’il existe ici une union d’une passage of time to reach the inventible ability of the 22 Wing personnel to adapt and overcome. rare qualité entre les forces armées et la collectivité civile, …my retirement. While I do have some Whether you are an operator executing the NORAD mission plus que n’importe où ailleurs où j’ai eu le privilège d’être anxiety about finally separating from Chief Warrant Officer or providing ever-crucial mission support, whether you work affecté. Depuis l’origine, les équipes de commandement ont the CAF, I feel extremely fortunate at North Bay Military Family Resource Centre, Personnel favorisé et encouragé l’esprit d’initiative dans toute l’escadre. Paul Worthington, 21 to have had the opportunity to work Aerospace Control & Support Programs, Health Services, or the “Mighty CANEX Dans le cadre du Programme des colonels honoraires, and experience life in five different Express”, I thank every one of you for the service you, les Col honoraires Hariett Madigan, George Burton et Warning Squadron countries over my military career. Chief Warrant Officer individually, provide to this community. Cherish the time Jacques Lacourse ont continué de renforcer les liens entre While being posted to North Bay was and opportunity you are afforded here and recognize the les collectivités civile et militaire, comme l’avaient imaginé never an aspiration of mine, I did contributions personnel make to sustain and improve your leurs prédécesseurs. select North Bay as a posting preference 35 years ago while unique community. I was undergoing Air Traffic Control Assistant’s training at the Comme collectivité, nous avons tous ressenti le lourd stress Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Control Operations. ------dû à la pandémie de la COVID19 et connu l’environnement Les trois dernières années que je viens de passer à North Bay, qui en est résulté et qui a nécessité l’élaboration et la mise Coming full circle in my military career, I am equally proud en œuvre de plans de continuité des activités pour assurer and fortunate to have spent these final years in North Bay au sein de l’équipe de commandement du 21e Escadron de contrôle et d’alerte (Aérospatiale) (21 ECAA), ont filé à une le maintien de la posture et de l’état de préparation de as a member of 22 Wing and 21 AC&W Sqn for two reasons. nos forces armées. La pandémie s’est accompagnée de First, the obvious, 22 Wing has a unique and important vitesse incroyable. Cela aura été ma 15e et dernière affectation à titre de membre des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) et nouveaux termes, acronymes et abréviations (comme si mission of homeland defence; to defend Canadians by nous n’en avions pas déjà assez) qui feront à jamais partie protecting national sovereignty and contributing to the air n’aura fait qu’accélérer le passage du temps m’amenant à l’inévitable : mon départ à la retraite. Certes, je ressens une de nos lexiques militaires et civils, par exemple RF4, WFH, defence of North America with our American partners; this distanciation sociale et autoisolement. Cependant, la mise partner-military unity has been around since 1958. certaine angoisse à l’idée de me séparer définitivement des FAC, mais je m’estime extrêmement chanceux d’avoir eu l’occasion sur pied des forces par les opérateurs et les efforts des Second, it became apparent to me that to others, North Bay de travailler et de vivre dans cinq pays différents au cours de ma services de soutien pour garantir la surveillance et le contrôle was an awesome and special place. Unique for more than carrière militaire. Je n’ai jamais aspiré à être affecté à North Bay, de tout le domaine aérospatial canadien ont continué grâce the day-to-day mission of defending Canada or being an mais il y a 35 ans, j’ai effectivement choisi North Bay comme à l’incroyable capacité du personnel de la 22e Escadre de RCAF Wing without a serviceable aircraft, there is a rare affectation préférée pendant que j’étais à l’École des opérations s’adapter et de surmonter les obstacles. quality of military-community unity found here, more so de contrôle aérospatial des Forces canadiennes pour y recevoir Que vous soyez un opérateur remplissant la mission du than any other place I have been privileged to be stationed. l’instruction d’aidecontrôleur de la circulation aérienne. NORAD, ou que vous fournissiez un soutien vital dans Command teams past and present have been supportive and ce contexte, que vous travailliez au Centre de ressources encourage initiative across the wing. The Honorary Colonels Parvenu maintenant à la fin de ma carrière militaire, je me sens tout aussi fier et privilégié d’avoir passé ces pour les familles des militaires à North Bay, ou pour les (HCol) Program at 22 Wing: HCol Hariett Madigan, HCol Programmes de soutien du personnel, les Services de George Burton, and HCol Jacques Lacourse have continued dernières années à North Bay en tant que membre de la 22e Escadre et du 21 ECAA, pour deux raisons. D’abord, santé ou le « formidable CANEX », je vous remercie tous to strengthen the ties between the civilian and military pour les services que vous rendez individuellement à cette communities envisioned and laid down by predecessors. je cite l’évidence : la 22e Escadre accomplit une mission importante et sans pareille. En effet, elle défend le territoire collectivité. Chérissez le temps et l’occasion dont vous As a community we have all felt the stressful weight of du Canada et sa population en protégeant la souveraineté bénéficiez ici et prenez conscience des contributions que the COVID-19 pandemic, the resulting environment that nationale et en contribuant à la défense aérospatiale de le personnel apporte pour maintenir et améliorer votre necessitated the generation and implementation of Business collectivité à nulle autre pareille.

MSS Corner Hiring AOS Tech: A New and Exciting later on if the member so desires. After Serve part time. Join the Reserve Force Employment Opportunity with the RCAF Basic Training (BMQ), all future training is Reserves modularized and decentralized and caters Local Job Opportunity: REO opportunity: O-45467; to the part-time reservist’s availability, being 22 Wing North Bay has a Class A position for a Wing Article by: Major Ryan Fox, Chaplain Administrative Assistant. Prepare bulletins/ 22 Wing RCAF Reserve Flight Commander scalable to gain further qualifications. Thus, after the ten weeks of basic training and Wing programs and general intercessions for Sunday services; Prepare documentation for the Chancellor’s office of The Air Operations Support (AOS) Technician, Auxiliary Security Forces (WASF) training a new RCAF Reserve-only trade, is an exciting the Military Ordinariate as required; Prepare necessary either at the wing or at another location, a paperwork for weddings, baptisms, First Communions and job opportunity open and available to everyone. member is considered trade qualified. other celebrations, recording said information in the Chapel Five new positions will be created at 22 Wing registers with the ability to hire 4 new ab initio (off the How can the AOS Techs be employed at street recruit) and one skilled member. 22 Wing? A new Aviator will be employed For more information contact: as a member of the WASF conducting 22 Wing RCAF Reserve Flight 705-494-6011 ext 2785 You might ask, “What are the primary force protection. The member can also be duties of the trade?” This trade was initially employed part-time, up to 12 days a month, designed to alleviate very technically skilled and may be able to augment various other trades, like the AVN/AVS tech and SAR tech sections on the wing, such as, transport, Space History at CFMAD trades, from some of the tasks that don’t supply, communications and information Article and photo by: Canadian Carl MacLeod require technical skills to complete. As the services, readiness training flight and many Bethany Aitchison, Curator who was working the concept grew, the trade was expanded to more, assisting where required. at the Canadian Forces NORAD Combat Operations include a force protection aspect. Some of the bonus programs available Museum of Aerospace Centre in Colorado Springs, Anyone can join as an AOS tech in a relatively to reservists include the Guaranteed Full- Defence Colorado, at the time. These short time with “just in time, just enough Time Employment (GFTE) program and the NORAD has had significant calculations estimated that training.” This concept allows a minimum of Education Reimbursement program. GFTE involvement with some Skylab would re-enter over training ensuring safety and effectiveness, guarantees RCAF Reserves guaranteed pretty interesting pieces of the Indian Ocean in mid-July. with the opportunity to progress further four months of full-time space history, and one story On July 12, 1979, NORAD employment each year involves a very large piece of announced that Skylab had during their first four equipment and a lot of math. re-entered and impacted years in the Reserves. Skylab was the United States’ over the Indian Ocean, with The Education first manned space station. It some debris over Western Reimbursement launched in 1973, and was Australia, incredibly close program offers up to operated by three crews for to the date and location that $2,000.00 per year, up almost a year. It was supposed to stay in MacLeod and the team calculated while to $8,000.00 per lifetime orbit for almost a decade, but when it started working with NORAD. to assist with tuition, failing and an uncontrolled re-entry became This pen set, now in the collection of the books, etc, payable inevitable, NASA called NORAD for help in Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace upon completion of each determining where and when it would re-enter. Defence, was given to MacLeod upon scholastic year. Meanwhile, Canadian and American military leaving Colorado Springs. It is made of rock At 22 Wing, the AOS members continued their constant complex from Cheyenne Mountain, and features a tiny Tech will join the RCAF orbital calculations for over a year. One piece of another crashed satellite, in honour Reserves and be trained of these NORAD team members was of his work with the Skylab project. and gain experience without requiring any The Shield ~ Le Bouclier commitment beyond 22 Wing North Bay, Hornell Heights, ON, P0H 1P0, [email protected], the initial training period. 705-494-2011(2822) Fax: 705-494-6261, Read The Shield/Le Bouclier online at This is an exciting new http://www.cg.cfpsa.ca/cg-pc/NorthBay/EN/InformationandFAQ/Newspapers/Pages/default.aspx opportunity within the The Shield/Le Bouclier, is the unofficial newspaper of 22 Wing North Bay published monthly under the authority of Col H.N. RCAF Reserves and Smith, Wing Commander, in accordance with INTERIM CANADIAN FORCES NEWSPAPERS POLICY. 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Padre’s Corner Getting Hot “A pessimist sees the reno projects, took up the harmonica and Wing Fire Chief difficulty in every ukulele, read umpteen books, learned opportunity; an optimist Spanish, cooked and baked new dishes, Heat exhaustion is a condition these symptoms stop all activity, sees the opportunity in took educational courses, and spent more whose symptoms may include move to a cooler place and drink every difficulty,” said the quality time with family than they had in heavy sweating and a rapid water or sports drink also if signs indefatigable Winston years. Any situation, to a large extent, is what pulse, a result of your body and symptoms don’t improve Churchill. The COVID-19 you make of it. I recently read Victor Frankl’s overheating. It’s one of three contact your doctor. lockdowns have been “Man’s Search for Meaning,” wherein the Captain Justin heat-related syndromes, with pretty tough for people. Jewish psychoanalyst, detailing his horrific Our bodies are remarkable Peter, Chaplain heat cramps being the mildest at regulating our core body Folks were unable to see experiences in Auschwitz, discovered and heatstroke being the most temperature, when it’s cold or their loved ones, trips were cancelled, those who found a sense of meaning could severe. when too hot. If you’re sweating weddings and funerals delayed, gyms plod through any circumstance but those Causes of heat exhaustion Sergeant “that’s a good thing” because shelved their weights, salons stored their who had none withered away. He wrote, include exposure to high Andrew Graham that means your body is working scissors, our favourite restaurants were “Everything can be taken from a man but temperatures, particularly when properly, just make sure to shuttered, and beaches and parks closed one thing: the last of the human freedoms combined with high humidity, and strenuous rehydrate and get adequate electrolytes. their out-of-doors doors. There was definitely — to choose one’s attitude in any given set physical activity. Without prompt treatment, If you don’t replace the fluid needed to enough to complain about. But there was of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” heat exhaustion can lead to heatstroke, a cool your core you may experience “heat also opportunity there. I’ve been pleased to Perhaps this lockdown period, then, has life-threatening condition. Fortunately, heat cramps” this is the mildest but probably see many folks seeing this as an occasion been a metaphor for each one of us and an exhaustion is preventable. most important warning sign you’re heading to move the ball forward with personal goals. opportunity to find that deeper meaning in Folks on the wing undertook long-awaited our lives. Some signs and symptoms to look for towards heat exhaustion. are, heavy sweating, faintness, low blood So during this stretch of nice warm/hot pressure when standing up, muscle cramps, weather work hard, play hard but be aware 22 Wing/CFB North Bay Bicycle nausea, headache if you experiencing of the signs and symptoms and hydrate. these or witness a coworker experiencing Safety and Registration Article and photo credit: Corporal Kevin 3:00 pm at the 22 Wing Fitness & Wellness Smith, 22 Military Police Flight North Bay Centre parking lot the Military Police will be One-Sided Organization Rowen Berkelmans, son of Master Corporal hosting a new program in which all members Kellsie Read, 31 Canadian Forces Health posted to 22 Wing North Bay can register Dear CCMS, While women often represent the target Services Detachment North Bay and their bicycles. This program will consist group for a lot of gender bias and gender I am a female Reservist who works in a Corporal Joshua Berkelmans, 22 Wing of a bicycle registration form along with a discrimination, there are also examples in section with all male DND personnel. All of Operations Support Squadron recently photograph of the bike that will be kept at predominantly female organizations where the managers and supervisors are men and enjoyed some sun on his fancy bike. the 22 MP Flt Detachment and available all of the sought-after technical positions, males can fall victim to this differential should an unfortunate incident happen and As the warm weather has finally come, are held by men. It appears that all the perks treatment. It is extremely important that a bike is stolen requiring identification. If you Military Police have noticed an increase in such as acting positions, courses, and even we all remain vigilant to this inequitable are unable to attend, bike registration can the number of families out for walks with their expensive office equipment, is provided practice, as it can have a detrimental effect be conducted at the 22 MP Flt Detachment young ones following close in trail sporting through the manager to the supervisors or on everything from unit morale to operational during working hours Monday to Friday. effectiveness, so talk to a CCMS Agent. some pretty fancy bikes. technicians. But, I’m seeing none of it. Help? If there are any questions concerning It has been nice to see that all of these If you have been singled out and excluded Thanks for your question, bicycle safety or regulations contact the 22 children have been found wearing properly from certain events or opportunities that are CCMS Agent MP Flt at ext 2188. fitted bicycle helmets and some even having taking place, then you may have grounds for Conflict and Complaint Management bells attached. A reminder to all those wanting a harassment complaint. If you have been Services - Agent Supervisor – Susette Clunis to hit the roads of the Residential Housing overlooked for career opportunities such as [email protected] / Cellular Unit’s and surrounding paths that there the courses, then you could consider submitting Phone: 647-224-4827 law requires those under the age of 16 to wear a grievance through your chain of command. Intranet:http://intranet.mil.ca/en/ a helmet. Safety of all wing personal and their In addition, if you feel that you have been organizations/vcds/iccm.page / http://intranet. families is utmost importance to MPs. discriminated against you can submit a mil.ca/fr/organisations/vcemd/gicp.page Mark your calendars – Saturday, July 11th, Human Rights Complaint under one of 2020, between the hours of 10:00 am and the thirteen Grounds of Discrimination. Internet: Canada.ca/forces-conflict- Especially, if for example, you applied for management Canada.ca/gestion-conflit- a vacant technical position that you were forces CCMS enables the Defence Team to 22 Wing Celebrates PRIDE Month well qualified for and a male who was less effectively manage conflicts and complaints qualified ended up getting the job. early, locally, and informally (ELI). Running an Air Battle Manager’s Course during a Pandemic Article by: Captain Jonathan Dargus, 51 simulator pilots, the Operations crew, and Aerospace Control & Warning (Operational more. My DMO scheduler probably hates me Training) Squadron’s Deputy Weapons for the amount of coordination and changes Flight Commander I had him push through to them. The Air Battle Manager (ABM) 20-01 Course What else? COVID distancing rules? aka ‘The Bane of My Existence’. Joking... Implemented. Housing requirements, self- kind of. What does an ABM do? Simply isolation of students, meals, appointments, put, we use our powerful radar to see what postings, screenings…done. A student with fighters can’t, tell them what we see, and appendicitis? No problem. Work from home? then tell them where to go. Simple in theory, Nope, we are in the office 5 days a week. but can be exceptionally challenging. Rewarding? Absolutely. Article by: Trevor Monahan, During this time, many of our LGBTQ2+ 20-01 started out as normally as it could with The students and instructors all handled the Health Promotions members and their families have been a max load of 12 students. They all made it not-ideal situation extremely well, putting in Across Canada and around the world, we forced to self-isolate; some in situations here and were dressed when they showed tons of extra effort and drive. Now, would I recognize June as Pride Month. Our actions or households where they are repressed, up. Perfect. First hurdle? The Alpha Jets, do it again? Well…ask again in August when here today acknowledge the contributions feeling unable to reach out, feeling our basic intro to live-fly control, were not ABM 20-02 starts. that LGBTQ2+ individuals bring to our demoralized, or even might be facing available. The instructors had to confer for organization and to our community. This family violence / intolerance due to the close days to work out and implement a new plan. flag also acknowledges those who fought proximity of others. For many, work was their Meanwhile, planning for our US trips has been for acceptance and social equality. escape and provided them a safe space, but completed. These trips are where students do now, with COVID-19 forcing workplaces into The first ethical principle in the Department of the home, they may no longer have that their final live-fly control training since there National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces is not enough flying in Canada to meet the safe space or support. Being unable to be Code of Values and Ethics is to respect the your authentic self while in training needs of 6, let alone 12, students. dignity of all persons, which These take lots of planning and coordination. isolation can weigh heavily The Canadian Armed Forces on your mental health. Enter COVID-19 and travel is prohibited. is committed to upholding Trips are canceled and everything looks through the promotion of a My hope is that today’s flag bleak for the students; can we continue? culture that is diverse and flying over 22 Wing is viewed Are there enough missions to get them inclusive of all members, as a symbol of support and trained and through on time? New plan. irrespective of sexual encouragement to those who Doesn’t work. Newer plan. Nope. Newest orientation, gender identity, hear about it, walk past it or plan. Maybe. This one depends on the or gender expression. see the social media posts Flying Squadrons and Distributed Mission NORAD conducting an air defence exercise promoting it. And moving to demonstrate the air defence capabilities Last year was historic forward as restrictions are Operations (DMO) missions, which is because it was our Wings simulated flying with former pilots remotely of Canada and the United States. CF-18s, lifted that we may come F-15s, and KC-135 Tanker conducting an air first ever Pride flag raising, together and celebrate connecting to the Sergeant David L. Pitcher and this year will also be Building. Many calls to the all but shut down intercept exercise. one another in Pride. Pride remembered because it’s month might be observed in squadrons and we have live-fly missions. Taken from the North American Aerospace our 2nd Pride Flag raising, June, but we all need to walk Many calls to the DMO scheduling office Defense Command Facebook Page https:// and because of challenges with Pride all year long. and we have DMO missions. We now have www.facebook.com/NORADCommand/pho presented by COVID19. to juggle students, instructors, live pilots, tos/a.100565543351/10158828693708352 Happy Pride Everyone! 4 July / Juillet

Intruder Beware of the New 21 Squadron Flight Construct remarkably strong for their relatively small size. They have no natural predators and have been well documented defending vast territorial claims which average a few hundred square kilometers per animal. Wolverines can often be seen defending that area from larger and potentially more numerous predators like wolves or bears, and will go to great lengths to track them down and remove them as a threat. Wolverine Flight looks forward to a long Introduction by Major Kathleen Leaton and prosperous future at 22 Wing, while 21 Aerospace Control and Warning Squadron honouring the members who came before, (21 AC&W Sqn) has recently undergone and will come after us. a significant change. At the end of March, WOLVERINES! Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta Flights were merged into two separate operational flights. Traded it off for This move to streamline the squadron into that Voodoo thing a more efficient operational machine came as Op LASER was moving into full swing. It By Corporal Kyle Dorricott has not been without its challenges! As 21 What’s in a name? The Royal Canadian AC&W Sqn strives to preserve operator safety Air Force has, for decades, taken great while maintaining the safety and security of care and pride into the naming of their Canadian skies with our NORAD allies, we squadrons, aircraft, and other operational are committed to making the squadron better units. Sometimes these names honour than it ever has been. Each flight was tasked previous generations, or maybe they with selecting their name, and you can read on are chosen to inspire unit members or to see the evolution of selection for Wolverine project strength outwards. Other times, and Voodoo Flights. Intruder Beware! still, they are as simple as an inside joke 1 Flight 2 Flight between individuals, and we will never truly Cadets Overcome Pandemic and Distance to understand their meaning. There are “WOLVERINES” in Mark D-Day Landing When 21 AC&W Sqn amalgamated itself Article by: Cadet Chief Warrant Officer Audrey Sudbury Irish RCACC, provided a Canadian North Bay again into two operational flights, the question of Dumais, RSM 2912 Sudbury Irish RCACC perspective on D-Day telling the story of By Master Corporal Joe Parker naming them came to the forefront. They Cadet Master Warrant Officer Koby Kutchaw, the 3rd Canadian division from D-Day to could have simply remained “#1” and “#2” the Falsies Pocket. A second presentation On April 1st, 1953, the first ever all-weather but I think everyone can agree there is DSM 2912 Sudbury Irish RCACC interceptor squadron was established at by CSM Carrie Morrow, Cadet Company just not much intrigue or esprit de corps June 6th, 1944 was a sunny Tuesday (then) RCAF Station North Bay. Sergeant Major, Royal Logistics Corps, and to be had from that. Many options were in coastal France. For over 156 000 Cadet Under Officer Paige Abernethy, Royal Number 445 “Wolverine” All-Weather Fighter considered, votes were cast, and in the Allied Forces who stormed the beaches Irish, told the Royal Irish’s point of view of (Interceptor) Sqn, was equipped with the CF- end Voodoo Flight came into existence of Normandy that day, and later for the D-Day highlighting the many soldiers who 100 “Canuck” fighter/interceptor. This was adopting the motto of patientia in pace, in Allied countries around the globe, June 6th won awards from the Royal Irish Regiment, the start of air defence interceptor capability bello perseverantia translating to “patience became known as D-Day. as well as, explaining the history of the Irish- in Canada, giving Air Defence Command in peace, persistence in war”. D-Day turned the tide of World War II in Nazi- American Made Higgins boat. and Air Operations Centres assets with The CF-101 Voodoo was Canada’s held Europe and on Saturday, June 6th, 2020, which to conduct interception of Soviet After the presentations, RSM Dumais principal interceptor from 1961 till 1984. on the 76th anniversary of D-Day, 85 cadets aircraft encroaching in Canada airspace. created an online quiz for both cadets and The predecessor to the CF-18 Hornet, the and staff from 2912 Sudbury Irish Royal staff. Congratulations to Musician Verner for As the first squadron, they were responsible, Voodoo was Canada’s primary air defence Canadian Army Cadet Corps (RCACC), achieving the top mark and 100% on the quiz! not only for flying missions, but also for the capability through decades of employment. Canada, and the 1st Northern Ireland (NI) training of additional personnel to establish Although the aircraft fulfilled in most cases a Battalion Army Cadet Force, United Kingdom, Later in the afternoon, the cadets were more squadrons. This was the beginning singular role for the RCAF, it was designed who continue to train during the COVID-19 placed into break-out groups divided by of a Canada-wide team of personnel and to operate as a bomber and reconnaissance pandemic, joined forces through Star Levels. Led by both staff aircraft conducting an ongoing mission that aircraft as well as an interceptor. The largest virtual technology for an historic and senior cadets, they identified continues to this day. differentiator was the CF-101B’s modification 2-hour event marking the D-Day the differences between the Canadian Cadet Program and 445 (AW) Sqn, was reassigned to RCAF in 1961 to carry two MB-1 (AIR-2A) Genie anniversary. rockets with atomic warheads, designed to the British Army Cadet Force. Station Uplands near Ottawa in September The brain child of Captain (Capt) scatter incoming Soviet bomber formations. The afternoon concluded with of 1953, and then to 1 Wing, RCAF Lamirande, 2912 Sudbury Irish Although these nuclear warheads were not closing remarks and a lament, Station Marville, France, from 1956 until RCACC Commanding Officer, and carried on the Canadian aircraft until well into piped out by WO Stiller, 2912 the retirement of CF-100 aircraft from Capt Miniss, 1st NI Battalion Army 1965 after years of controversy surrounding Sudbury Irish RCACC. operational service in 1962. Cadet Force Training Officer, the Canada’s possession of nuclear weapons. video conference was hosted The fast-forming friendships The squadron was officially stood down at between Northern Ireland and Marville on 31 December 1962. The interceptor had the unique capability of by 2912 RCACC. The afternoon being flown remotely through the autopilot started with an opening address Canadian cadets inspired them On April 1st, 2020, 67 years to the day from by controllers on the ground, allowing for the and welcome followed by Last to create a pen pal network; an the creation of 445 Squadron; members of precise and expedited interception of other Post, 2 minutes of silence and interactive and easy way to create 21 AC&W Sqn who conduct the NORAD aircraft. Furthermore, the interceptor boasts the Reveille played by the 1st (NI) long-lasting relationships between mission as part of the Canadian Air Defence fastest real alert scramble time of 57 seconds. Bn ACF Bugler. MWO Kutchaw, 2912 Sudbury Irish RCACC and the Sector (CADS) restructured its Ops Crew Although prone to stalls due to a potentially Drill Sergeant Major, 2912 1st NI Battalion Army Cadet Force. and the newly formed 1 Flight (Flt) began dangerous pitch-up problem common to aircraft the operational day as the first of two flights of this wing type, the CF-101 was a pleasure to to come on duty. Almost fitting, one would fly according to pilot records. Did you know that there is a new 22 Wing Facebook Page? think, that the name suggested and selected was “Wolverine” Flt. Squadrons flew the Voodoo out of CFB It is for members of the 22 Wing Defence Team which includes Regular Force, North Bay, CFB Comox, CFB Uplands, CFB Reserve Force, DND civilian employees and contractors. Please visit https://www. Initially, suggested by Corporal Annie Cox Chatham, and CFB Bagotville respectively. facebook.com/groups/596870707595357/ and join us with over 200 members. and me, two of Wolverine Flights Data Link The 414 Sqn adopted the aircraft upon their You can also watch the recent town hall hosted by Colonel Mark Lachapelle, Operators, the name was officially adopted relocation to North Bay in 1957 and would 22 Wing Commander, and Chief Warrant Officer Debbie Martens, Wing Chief. in May 2020. operate it until their disbandment in June of But why Wolverines? 1964. Today, there are no flying CF 101s although many can be seen at Royal Canadian In addition to carrying on a name rich in Air Force bases on display including the only Canadian Air Defence history, the NORAD/ surviving EF-101B Electronic Jamming variant CADS mission also bears a striking similarity right here in North Bay at the Air Defence to the behavioural traits of this infamous Park. This “Electric Voodoo” was painted in animal that calls Canada home. overall black, the official reason given was The wolverine is a prehistoric animal, to be visible as “the enemy” when there was existing as far back as 2.5 million years, and more than one Voodoo about during training is known to be very good at what it does, missions. similar to NORAD having a long and proud All in all, an impressive pedigree is most heritage, although the animal has NORAD likely not the reason that “Voodoo” was by a few million years. chosen for the second (and objectively more It is renowned by many (especially Indigenous terrific) flight here at CADS. Although the CF- Canadians such as the Innu people) for its 101 was undoubtedly a superlative aircraft, tenacity, curiosity, and legendary aggression I would like to think that we chose the name when provoked. Most of these traits can because of its history. The Voodoo reminds be found in the air defenders that keep us that the defence of our skies has become CADS’ no fail mission running 24/7. Armed a time-honoured tradition and we should be with powerful jaws, extremely sharp claws, proud of the people as well as technology and a thick protective hide, wolverines are that brought us to where we are today. July / Juillet 5

Bonjour, je me et en retirer tous les bienfaits pour votre Exercise is Medicine présente, Noémie santé. Je suis attentive à vos besoins, je By Isabelle Scantland-Lebel Endurance exercise has been shown Poirier-Laberge, suis pleine d’énergie et j’ai hâte de travailler to have the greatest effect on EcSOD instructeur en avec vous. We all know that production. But that doesn’t only include conditionnement regular physical La phrase qui me motive: ‘’Your body cardio or long-distance sports. Any type of physique de la exercise is very can stand almost anything. It’s your exercise that gets the heart rate up, such 22e escadre à important for mind that you have to convince.” as interval training, circuit training, ball North Bay. Je heart health, sports, dancing, and many others will be suis originaire Good day! I am Noémie Poirier-Laberge, muscle function effective in increasing EcSOD activity. 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A air pour quelques années, une très belle hiking, kayaking and I love travelling. decrease in EcSOD production or gene- References: expérience enrichissante qui m’a confirmé My objective is to assist you achieve your related dysfunction has been associated Yan, Z., & Spaulding, H.R. (2020). que, oui, je suis à ma place dans ce domaine. goals, surpass yourself and gain numerous with poor prognosis for diseases such as Extracellular superoxide dismutase, acute lung injury, ischemic heart disease Je suis une passionnée du plein air, health benefits at the same time. I will a molecular transducer of health and kidney failure. When we exercise, its randonnée en vélo, randonnée pédestre listen to your needs, am full of energy and benefits of exercise. Redox Biology, production is amplified, so it is conceivable et j’adore voyager. I cannot wait to work with you. 32(101508). https://doi.org/10.1016/j. that exercise helps prevent such diseases. redox.2020.101508 En étant impliqué dans la communauté My motivating quote: ‘’Your body can militaire, je peux vous accompagner dans stand almost anything. It’s your mind l’atteindre de vos objectifs, à vous dépasser that you have to convince.” Reconditioning at 22 Wing North Bay Did you know that any CAF members have Rester motivé durant l’été. access to reconditioning services, even Par: Noémie Poirier-Laberge. Instructeur nous ne pouvons pas atteindre parce qu’il remotely? If you are finding it challenging en conditionnement physique ne répond pas à NOS besoins. to work out at home from a physical/ Il y a quelques années, comme plusieurs, Entraînez-vous dehors! 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Take a Hike Although Canada’s Parks Day, which historically takes place on the 3rd Saturday of July, is not available this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit http://www.ontarioparks.com/covid19 for the latest information on the status of parks in Ontario. Why visit parks? According to Mood Walks https://www. moodwalks.ca/ walking and hiking are both fun and don’t cost much and getting outdoors boosts both physical and mental health. Check with your chain of command regarding restrictions. Track and Tower Trail, Algonquin Park Photo credit: Captain Leah Pierce

Flight Safety in a COVID-19 World As the COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease, through your chain of command to address I would like to convey some of the risks that these issues if you are experiencing them. could accompany the period of operational Finally, ensure you honour the COVID pause, decreased operational activity, as 19 Public Health Measures, and follow well as personal stress that many members the guidance provided by your chain of have faced in recent months. The potential command. This will help to ensure you is extremely high for skill erosion, and this and your family stays healthy throughout risk should not be addressed lightly. If you the remainder of the pandemic. At the end feel uncomfortable performing your primary of the day, the most important thing you duty due to skill fade, there is no issue in can do to ensure continued operational bringing this to your chain of command, effectiveness and personal health in and being setup with a training syllabus to the midst of our current environment is bring you back up to speed. Additionally, communication. There are a plethora of know that there is a higher risk of physical resources available to assist members in illness, as well as deteriorated emotional working through the challenges presented health. Again, there are resources available by COVID 19, all you need to do is ask! MFRC Contact Us - Please Note Deployment, Departures Military Family Resource Centre & Reunions During the state of emergency amid the Centre de Ressources pour les Familles des Militaires COVID-19 pandemic the North Bay MFRC Please note, all MFRC programs are offered to CAF/USAF members, The North Bay Military Family Resource and Little Wings Childcare facilities on base reservists and their families and 22 Wing civilian employees Centre is here to provide support to Canadian are closed indefinitely. We are working Pour des renseignements en français au sujet de nos programmes, Forces families experiencing separation remotely and are still available to offer support composez le (705) 494-2011 poste 2053 while their spouse is required to spend time and provide virtual programming to families away from home for an extended period of during this difficult time. Follow our Facebook time including courses, taskings, IR and page, North Bay MFRC, to stay informed. overseas deployments. Our services support Please use the gmail addresses to contact the CF and USAF members and their families MFRC staff as the Forces email accounts will through the stages of pre-deployment, not be regularly monitored. Thank you. deployment, reunion and reintegration. Executive Director, Tessa Clermont, For more information about services [email protected] available, contact Diane Sarrazin-Dubeau by email at: [email protected] Office Manager, Information & Referral and Employment Coordinator, Donat Roussy, Second Language Training [email protected] Our new online course will offer you the Business Administrator, opportunity to learn French from the comfort Janet Baynton of your home. The LRDG (Language [email protected] Research Development Group) program Personal Enrichment Program is divided into 15 modules which require Coordinator, Amanda Patenaude an average of 30-60 hours to complete [email protected] each one. In addition, approximately ten hours of tutor support is available for each Deployment Support, Diane Sarrazin- module. LRDG compares with the Canadian Dubeau, [email protected] government’s ABC levels and participates in Parent Support, Welcome the Military Spousal Employment Network. Services and Second Language For more information about this training Coordinator, Diane Sarrazin-Dubeau opportunity contact Diane Sarrazin-Dubeau [email protected] by email at: [email protected] Child, Youth and Teen Coordinator Shannon Mason Parent Support [email protected] Veteran Family Program Coordinators As a mother and educator with a strong Carrie Gray, [email protected] background in child development and advocating skills. I understand the time and Lennea Mckee, [email protected] energy parenting takes. Our children can Cell: 705-303-2578 make us proud one minute and frustrate us Little Wings Childcare Centre to no end the next. We think and worry about Supervisor - Leanna Neault them all the time, whether they are 2 or 17. [email protected] Confidential one on one support is available. Services can include: · Support in transitioning to child care/school Feeling disconnected and · Support in advocating for child care/ overwhelmed during these school support unprecedented times? · Referrals to community agencies · Support in accessing funding We are here to listen! · Family Care Planning · Parent Support Group and workshops Sign up for friendly warm-line For more information or if you would like to phone calls or emails from our discuss your needs, please contact Diane MFRC Family Support Team. by email at: [email protected] Email us at [email protected] Employment Services

Employment Services offers assistance and provides information and referrals for CF family members seeking employment. Emergency Child Care Want to write a great résumé or dynamic Emergency Child Care is open to all CF cover letter? Contact your Employment ATTENTION and USAF full time, part time, reservists, Services Coordinator Donat Roussy by email at: [email protected] Veteran Family Program veterans transitioning due to medical issues During the state of emergency amid the and dependants of ill/injured/fallen members The following list of resources are also COVID-19 pandemic the North Bay MFRC When a CAF member makes the transition whose Family Care Plan has failed. available to assist you in your job search: and Little Wings Childcare Centre facilities from active service to Veteran status, their If child care is needed for an emergency, a > Local Labour Market Information & on base are closed indefinitely. family does too. 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In Memory of Captain Jennifer Casey ‘On the scope’ Meet the SECTEL Team Article by: Major Rebecca Peitzsche, Communications and Information Services Officer, and Master Corporal Christopher Noakes, Unit Public Affairs Representative The members of the Secure Telecommunications (SECTEL) section of Communications and Information Services (CIS) Flight are probably most known for their perseverance providing public address system support to 22 Wing events through every weather condition North Bay can throw at them, from sub-zero temperatures, torrential downpours and sweltering summer sun. Led by Sergeant (Sgt) Craig Paralovos, this section of 3, is responsible for a myriad of communications systems across the wing, from maintaining and repairing crypto equipment, to supporting radios, security systems and cable TV to maintaining satellite communications systems. Here at 22 Wing, our ability to maintain communications is integral to the success of the NORAD mission. If we lose communications, we fail. As the Section Lead, Sgt Paralovos brings over 20 years of technical expertise to the team, including two deployments, most recently on Op REASSURANCE. Recently, along with Master Corporal Christopher Noakes and Leading Seaman Matthew Corbeil, he planned and coordinated the Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) project bringing new communications capabilities to the Canadian Air Defence Sector (CADS). TACSAT radios are used to provide near-instant, secure, long distance On Thursday, May 28th, 2020, members You train to tell the story of the Canadian communications between 22 Wing of 22 Wing including Colonel (Col) Mark Armed Forces. You capture the happy Operations, Airborne Warning and Control Lachapelle, 22 Wing Commander, Chief times in word and imagery, you also the COVID-19 pandemic, personnel from Systems or AWACS, and other NORAD Warrant Officer Debbie Martens, Wing Chief, capture the sad times. Like all in the 22 Wing North Bay worked with personnel sectors. Mandated by 1 Canadian Air public affairs officer, imagery technicians, service of Canada, you willingly take risks. from 1 CAD, 77 Line Regiment, and L3Harris Division (1 CAD), Winnipeg, this extensive friends and commanding officers and You take up arms, camera and pen in order completing the installation, programming, project was designed to update the current representatives of all squadrons attended to tell the story of the Canadian Armed and troubleshooting of the new tower- TACSAT system while also expanding on its a Public Affairs Branch Flag Ceremony in Forces. Your work lets Canadians know mounted antennas (an adventure in itself existing capabilities. The project involved the honour of Captain Jennifer Casey. We, all the bravery of all who wear the uniform. given the blizzard occurring at the time), complete replacement of our aging TACSAT of us gathered in this solemn occasion, modern satellite radios, and all related But while telling the story on Sunday, the system with a new, modern, system in-line reflecting on Capt Casey’s life and knowing cryptographic and I.T. components. On Snowbirds story turned from joy and inspiration with the other NORAD sectors. This modern her love of serving in the Canadian Snowbirds May 8th, 2020, after a lot of hard work by all to sadness. The story was of one of your own. system allows for the monitoring of multiple and her passion as a communicator. involved, the new TACSAT radio system was Captain Jenn Casey is the fifth member of the channels from multiple locations, increasing brought online to an operational state - a true Capt Casey was killed shortly after takeoff Canadian Armed Forces Public Affairs Branch the number of active users, and improving testament to the small but mighty SECTEL from Kamloops, BC, on Sunday, May 17th, to die in the line of duty, and the second PAO. communication redundancy, while also team at 22 Wing. 2020, flying in #11 Snowbird while on duty It is a tragedy for the Canadian Armed Forces, reducing maintenance requirements. as the CF Snowbirds Public Affairs Officer. the Public Affairs Branch, the Snowbirds, the Figure 1 77 Line Regiment Petawawa, Over a combined couple hundred hours Flying the PA Branch Flag at half-mast on RCAF and the Province of Nova Scotia. installing Antenna during a blizzard on 26 of work, many of them taking place during March 2020 May 28th at 22 Wing was in honour of her Her recent work on Op INSPIRATION service and sacrifice as a member of the inspired Canadians. Jenn Casey Public Affairs Branch and the Canadian inspired Canadians. On behalf of the Enjoy summer, stay safe, stay well! Armed Forces. During the ceremony entire Canadian Armed Forces I send Dear members, it is my honor to represent mess manager: [email protected]. speeches were made by Col Lachapelle, condolences to her family and to her you this year as we all venture through the Warrant Officer Trevor Williamson and friends and colleagues in the Canadian If you want to submit ideas or questions, current events. The Mess management Captain Leah Pierce who read a message to Armed Forces Public Affairs Branch. please contact us at 22wingcombinedmess@ the Public Affairs Branch from General John is working tirelessly towards reopening forces.gc.ca. Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff: VERITAS, J.H. Vance, General following Federal and Provincial guidance to safeguard our valued members’ health and Chers membres, c’est un honneur pour families. As social activities shifted into the moi de vous représenter cette année. Le virtual world, we adopted a Virtual TGIF with personnel du Mess travaille d’arrache-pied a draw of 140 gift cards to local restaurants. afin de préparer nos installations pour vous We included all members in every draw - visit recevoir une fois les restrictions levées. Alors our Facebook page to see if you won! que nos vies sociales prennent un tournant virtuel, à chaque semaine, le Mess a effectué The executive committee is looking for un tirage dans le cadre de «TGIF» virtuels members interested in participating actively durant lesquels un total de 140 cartes- in the Mess Entertainment and Sports events cadeau de restaurants locaux ont été tirées planning. Please submit your candidacy to the parmi tous les membres. Je vous invite à visiter notre page Facebook afin de voir si Readiness Training Flight - First Aid Training vous avez gagné! On Friday, June 19th, 2020, Notre comité exécutif est à la recherche de at 22 Wing/Canadian Forces membres voulant participer activement à l’organisation et la tenue d’activités sociales Base North Bay, Warrant et sportive. Toute personne intéressée peut Officer Greg Sauvé, First soumettre son nom au gérant du Mess: Aid Instructor with 51 [email protected]. Aerospace Control & Warning (Operational Training) Faites-nous part de vos suggestions et questions à 22wingcombinedmess@ Squadron’s Readiness forces.gc.ca. Training Flight, teaches Standard First Aid and CPR to Master Corporals Stephen SHIELD SUBMISSION In and Jess Sorensen while practicing public DEADLINE health measures during Submissions for the the COVID-19 pandemic. August 2020 issue This was the first First Aid of The Shield Course offered at 22 Wing are due by: since the outbreak of the Meet the new PMC 20Jul coronavirus. Photo credit: Monday, Captain Vincent Ouellet is now the new July 20th Master Corporal Alana Morin, President of the Mess Committee as of June Imagery Technician 15th, 2020. 8 July / Juillet

On Friday, June 5th, 2020, Lieutenant-Colonel Matthew Slusher, Detachment 2, First Air Force Commanding Officer and Senior Master Sergeant Khyaiisha Guidry presented awards to deserving United States Air Forces members. Photo credit: Master Corporal Alana Morin, Imagery Technician

On Friday, June 19th, 2020, Colonel Mark Lachapelle (front), 22 Wing Commander, and Major Andrew Lunn, 51 Aerospace Control & Warning (Operational Training) Squadron Commanding Officer, promoted Andrew Lawton (centre) to the rank of major. His promotion came as a complete surprise Senior Airman Christopher Gordon received the ‘Airmen Master Sergeant Luis Lopez received the ‘SNCO of the just before the Air Battle Managers Graduation Ceremony. of the Quarter; 1 Jan 2020 – 31 Mar 2020’ award Quarter; 1 Jan 2020 – 31 Mar 2020’ award Photo credit: Corporal Robert Ouellette, Imagery Technician

On Wednesday, June 24th, 2020, Jae Heo was promoted to the rank of Captain by his wife Juliana Kim in front of their Staff Sargent Ashleigh Riley received the ‘NCO of the Staff Sergeant Michael Storm received the ‘Crew of the home. Photo credit: Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Jolette Quarter; 1 Jan 2020 – 31 Mar 2020’ award Quarter’ award

On Wednesday, June 24th, 2020, James Lyons was promoted to Senior Airman Thomas Truong received the ‘Top Scope of Staff Sergeant Patrick Bisigni (left) is thrown a coin by Tech the rank of Master Warrant Officer by his wife Heidi Lyons in front the Quarter’ certificate January to March 2020 Sargent Benjamin Thompson of their home. Photo credit: Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Jolette

On Wednesday, June 24th, 2020, Major Lubomir Tkacz (left), Senior Airman Christopher Gordon holds up his ‘Self Wing Logistic and Engineering Officer, and Master Warrant Staff Sargent Michael Murphy received the ‘Top Support Isolation Champion – 15 March – 15 May 2020 – 60 Officer Clinton Charron (right), Wing Construction Engineering Professional of the Quarter’ certificate January to March 2020 Consecutive Days in Isolation’ award Master Warrant Officer, promoted Justin Bernard (centre) to the rank of Corporal. Photo: Sergeant Christian Fischer

On May 27, 2020, Lieutenant-Colonel Matthew Slusher, On Wednesday, June 24th, 2020, Major Lubomir Tkacz (left), Operations Support Squadron Commanding Officer, Wing Logistic and Engineering Officer, and Master Warrant promoted Dyson Mansour to the rank of Captain. Captain Officer Clinton Charron (right), Wing Construction Engineering Mansour was joined by his fiancée, Brittany Mark-Larkin. Master Warrant Officer, promoted James Stewart (centre) to the Photo credit, Maj Todd Walter. rank of Corporal. Photo: Sergeant Christian Fischer

On Wednesday, June 24th, 2020, Major Lubomir Tkacz Welcome to Our World Baby Royer (left), Wing Logistic and Engineering Officer, and Master On Friday, June 19th, 2020, Jeffrey Leslie was promoted Ava James Patricia Royer was born at 1238 hrs on 11 June Warrant Officer Clinton Charron (right), Wing Construction to the rank of warrant officer surrounded by his family. (Left 2020 at the North Bay Regional Hospital weighing 6 lbs 4 Engineering Master Warrant Officer, promoted David to right) Son Talon, wife Tania, WO Leslie and son Drydon. oz. Mom, Kim, and baby are healthy, and dad, Adam, is Lescombe (centre) to the rank of Leading Seaman. Photo: Photo credit: Captain Ben Adair completely in love! Master Seaman Andrew Granter