MARPAC NEWS CFB Esquimalt, Victoria, B.C. Volume 59 Number 25 | June 23, 2014

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Sgt Moogly Tetrault-Hamel from 39 performs a smudging ceremony with Elder Robert Nye during National Aboriginal Day celebrations at Work Point on June 19. See more photos on page 10. Cpl Stuart MacNeil, MARPAC Imaging Services

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MOVING TO Cadet receives national honour Shawn O’Hara and country, the medal fea- ages out of the program. Her VICTORIA? Staff Writer tures two anchors on the next step will be Sea Cadets. FROM $499K bar instead of the customary Her parents Dana and Sometimes it’s good to single anchor. Sgt Austin Cole character- stand out in a crowd, espe- She is not cut from the ize their daughter as “very cially if it’s because of your usual pre-teen cloth. While motivated.” accomplishments. most 12 year olds’ eyes are “She is motivated to do all A few weeks ago 12-year- on their cellphone or com- these activities because old Charity Cole soared far puter screen, CPO1 Cole she hates to be bored, she above her peers when she has hers set on many hori- loves to learn anything new, was named Top Navy League zon-expanding activities. and we always encourage Cadet of (NLCC), Cadets is just one of a her to be her best,” says in addition to being the long list of extracurricular Dana. Navy League Cadet of the pursuits that includes Girl Of both her children, year for Vancouver Island Guides, playing violin, curl- she adds, “We want them Division. ing, swimming, and volun- to be respectful, compas- It was at the June 1 NLCC teering with city organiza- sionate and well-rounded Admiral Rayner’s Annual tions. She also plays the bass individuals within our com- Ceremonial Review in Work drum in her cadet corps. munity.” Point that she was called Born into a military fam- Since 1948, the Navy The New Standard to the front and given the ily - her father is a Sergeant League Cadet program has Medal of Excellence Award. at 443(MH) Squadron and introduced young Canadians “I was shocked. I heard her brother was a coxswain to naval life. The program, that I’d won Top Cadet for of his cadet corps in Halifax aimed at youth aged nine to Ian Brown Vancouver Island, but didn’t - naval cadets seemed like a 13, develops nautical skills hear about the other one good place for a then nine teamwork, and leadership, Personal Real Estate Corporation until they were present- year old to develop confi- all aspects CPO1 Cole has ing it to me,” says CPO1 dence and make friends. mastered. Jonathan Gittins Cole. “It was a huge honour, “I was so shy, but now “She is an outstand- and everyone except my thanks to cadets I’ve learned ing leader and a great role Real Estate Consultant Commanding Officer was so many leadership skills model for young people,” very surprised.” and public speaking skills,” says Dana. “Austin and I 250.385.2033 CPO1 Cole was chosen she says. “It’s really helped beam with pride. We are www.thenewstandard.ca out of more than 7,000 me be more confident when only doing our job as par- Navy League cadets across talking to people and in my ents to teach her that with Canada for the honour. everyday life.” confidence, hard work and Because she was named Top She has one more year in determination she can Cadet of both her region the Navy League before she achieve anything in life.”

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The and lead ship of the Nimitz- tonne double-barrel shot- Capt Cummings number of sailors that class, was an impressive gun below deck.” described the intense physi- have been aboard makes sight on the water during its The launching procedure cal and mental strain on it very special,” said RAdm stay in Esquimalt from June is an intricate process that pilots performing carrier Mewbourne about the 13-16. involves a number of per- landings. 39-year-old carrier. “When “We pass by here every sonnel on the flight deck “Imagine: no moon, lousy people think ‘aircraft car- time we get underway working in close conjunc- weather and the deck pitch- rier’, Nimitz comes to thinking ‘Wow, it would be tion with one another ing 20 feet… a thousand mind.” great to pull into Victoria.’ amongst explosives, jet miles from land and low Asked about the interop- So we’re pleased to be here,” blasts and steam-driven on gas. I’ve done it so many erability between warships said Captain Jeffery Ruth, launching catapults. times where you get out and of the RCN and the Carrier Nimitz’s Commanding “It’s one of the most dan- say, ‘Oh my God, I’m glad I Strike Groups of the USN, Officer. gerous places on earth,” stopped.’” RAdm Mewbourne noted Arriving from its home stressed Capt Cummings. With over 750 trap- that, “There has been no port of Naval Station When the aircraft and pings under his belt, Capt stronger partner across the Everett in Washington state, catapult are primed for Cummings recalled the board than Canada.” “Old Salt”, the carrier’s offi- launch, the press of a but- intense rush of adrenaline Capt Ruth was also SSOOKEOOKE $169,900 cial nickname, laid at anchor ton releases a massive from carrier landings that present to recite astonish- off Royal Roads near CFB amount of force, literally often left him with “sewing ing facts and figures about LLife’sife’s a bbeach..each.. Esquimalt. flinging the aircraft off of machine legs.” Nimitz’s day-to-day opera- Here for a brief port the flight deck. “When you While in port, Nimitz tions. Family and pet friendly complex visit before proceeding to salute and that button is crew members also took “Fully embarked, with our Canadian Forces Maritime pushed, there is nothing on the opportunity to partici- Air Wing aboard, we have a Experimental Test Range God’s green Earth that will pate in community service crew of over 5,000. We pro- Nanoose Bay, Nimitz stop you from going off and volunteer work. Sailors duce about 400,000 gallons arrived in Esquimalt with the front end,” said Capt from the carrier compet- of water per day and there over 2,800 sailors and fam- Cummings. “It’s the ride of ed against Royal Canadian are seven different places to ily members on board. With a life-time.” Navy (RCN) members in have a meal on board.” the addition of the carrier’s Landings on the flight- basketball and baseball USS Nimitz is a United 2 bedroom condo features an up- air component, Carrier Air deck, or “trappings” as they games, served lunch at Our States Navy supercarrier dated bathroom, tile fl ooring in the Wing Eleven, the ship’s are called, are a more pre- Place Society homeless shel- and the lead ship of its class. kitchen and fi replace in the living personnel would number carious business. With such ter, participated in a beach Displacing over 90,000 room. In unit laundry. well over 5,000; howev- a short space for aircraft to clean-up at Clover Point, tonnes and able to carry A walking beach is part of this package. Imagine contemplating life er the Wing remained in come to a halt, aircraft carri- and visited the Broadmead approximately 65 fixed- here, watching the sea birds or going for a canoe or kayak tour right California. ers use an arrested recovery Care Society. wing and helicopter aircraft, from your very own beach front. Quality of life that’s affordable! Despite the absence system in which an aircraft’s Nimitz’s command team Nimitz is an integral part of It’s time to pick up the phone and give me a call! of the carrier’s Air Wing, tailhook catches onto a steel were busy engaging with the USN’s force projection media were given an infor- wire rope laid across the the community as well. Rear capabilities. The last time a MILITARY mational tour of air opera- flight deck in order to come Admiral Dee Mewbourne, United States Navy aircraft DISCOUNT tions on Nimitz’s massive to a stop. Commander of United carrier visited Victoria was OFFERED flight deck by Captain J.J. Unlike conventional land- States Navy (USN) Carrier in 2010, while Nimitz last “Yank” Cummings, Nimitz’s ings, pilots executing a car- Strike Group 11, and Capt visited in 2002.

VICTORIA SHIPYARDS Capt J. J. ‘Yank’ Cummings, PROUD Supporter salutes the Nimitz’s Executive Officer and a former naval aviator, gives an informational tour of flight operations on the carrier’s flight deck.

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Jamie Cook, MARPAC Public Affairs 4 • LOOKOUT June 23, 2014 ofOPINION WHO WE ARE mattersPO1 Goodwin’s House of Pain MANAGING EDITOR Melissa Atkinson 250-363-3372 & teamwork and push each other the exercises easier. If mem- seen onboard Regina are tre- [email protected] to meet their own fitness goals bers are not challenged enough mendous. They stem from the STAFF WRITER within a class atmosphere. So, I I have alternate exercises that Commanding Officer all the way Shawn O’Hara 250-363-3672 sent in my fitness class proposals make the class more challenging. down to the Ordinary Seaman. EveryQ other day the flight deck to the PSP staff in Esquimalt for The equipment varies from no Q: Is it important for you to shawn.o’[email protected] of HMCS Regina is transformed approval and here we are today. equipment at all, to kettle bells, encourage others to take part in Kara Tibbel 250-363-3130 from a work station to the work- A Q: What is the purpose? dumbbells, mats, medicine balls, a healthy lifestyle? PRODUCTION out station, aptly dubbed PO1 sand bags and ship’s equipment. Matthew Goodwin’s “House of A: The purpose is to provide a A: I myself am very strict Carmel Ecker 250-363-8033 Anything can be used. Pain.” support group for all fitness lev- with my training routine and Q: How does the crew of [email protected] PO1 Goodwin takes a group els, help Regina’s sailors achieve eating methods, so I try pass Regina like it? Shelley Fox 250-363-8033 of Regina sailors through a series their fitness goals, and maintain on my habits to other mem- [email protected] of tough workouts to relieve the CAF mandate on physical A: The crew curses me when bers of the ship. Regina has a RECEPTION stress, encourage fitness, and fitness. It is also a lot of fun. they are participating in the great support group for anyone onboard that would like to lose 250-363-3127 have some fun. Upon hearing Q: What sort of exercises do class, but they keep on coming about this unique fitness centre, back. weight, be healthier and learn ACCOUNTS/CLASSIFIEDS you do? What sort of equipment about nutrition. The Physician Lookout asked the sailor a few is used? Q: What part do you enjoy Heather Catte 250-363-3127 Assistant onboard runs a big- questions: the most? [email protected] A: Exercises vary depending gest loser contest and presents Q: What is the House of Pain? on who shows up for each ses- A: I enjoy seeing the smiling nutrition lectures, and the cooks SALES REPRESENTATIVES A: The name “House of Pain” sion. If I feel the group is overly faces at the end of the class. onboard are as accommodating Ivan Groth 250-363-3133 came into existence by one of challenged I will adapt and make The transformations that I have as they can be. [email protected] the Operations Room Officers Joshua Buck 250-363-8602 during a morning pipe. “House [email protected] of Pain” is a term now used throughout the ship when they EDITORIAL ADVISORS talk about my fitness classes Capt Jenn Jackson 250-363-4006 that are conducted on the flight Sara Helmeczi 250-363-7060 deck of Regina. The exercises within the class change every Published each Monday, under the authority of Capt(N) Luc Cassivi, Base Commander. other day to ensure personnel who attend remain challenged. Le LOOKOUT est publié tous les lundi, sous l’égide du Capt(N) Luc Cassivi, Commandant Essentially it is a fitness class for de la Base. all levels.

The editor reserves the right to edit, abridge Q: How did it begin? or reject copy or advertising to adhere to A: About eight years ago I was policy as outlined in CFA0 57.5. Views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those lucky enough to be placed on a of the Department of National Defence. Basic Fitness Training Assistant Le Rédacteur se réserve le droit de modifier, Course. The course allowed de condenser ou de rejeter les articles, me to run fitness classes under photographies, ou annonces plublicitaires the supervision of Personnel pour adhérer à l’0AFC57.5. Les opinions Support program (PSP) staff. et annonces exprimées dans le journal ne During longer deployments I réflètent pas nécéssairement le point de vue Cpl Michael Bastien, MARPAC Imaging Services du MDN. noticed the need for members of the ship’s company to be PO2 Matthew Goodwin demonstrates proper lifting technique during a fitness class on the able to relieve some stress, build flight deck of HMCS Regina.

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RAdm Bill Truelove, Commander MARPAC and Champion for the Employment Equity Defence Advisory Groups, hosted a celebration in commemoration of National Aboriginal Day on June 19. Guests for the event included representatives from local First Nations, Her Worship Barbara Desjardins, Mayor of Esquimalt, Defence Team leadership, as well as artisans showcasing traditional skills.

Above: RAdm Bill Truelove delivers his opening speech during National Aboriginal Day Cpl Stuart MacNeil, MARPAC Imaging Services celebrations at Work Point. Lower right images: Standing Nation Drum performs while a circle dance forms around them. Lower left: PO2 Marielle Audet introduces Joan Morris, an elder, who performs a blessing.

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S N Q O U R IM D A A Military Police run for special LT S Q U Olympic athletes mmer! A dozen members of of participating in the 1981, the run has grown s su the Military Police Unit Special Olympics. worldwide with over hi Esquimalt and 1 Military A total of 75 participants 97,000 volunteers span- TThis summer! Police Regiment laced and 12 Special Olympic ning 46 countries, and Beginner to advanced up their runners for the athletes took turns car- raising more than US$461 Ages 4 thru Adult annual Law Enforcement rying the Olympic torch million for the Special Torch Run for the Special through the five kilometre Olympics movement. Olympics June 8. run along the Galloping By summer’s end, more Sailing is so much fun! The run is the largest Goose trail; close to than 650 law enforcement grass-roots fundraiser and $2,000 was raised. members and Special WHY NOT LEARN HOW!? public awareness vehicle The Victoria run con- Olympics athletes will for Special Olympics, and cluded with a well-earned have participated in the www.cfsa.wordpress.com helps special-needs ath- pancake breakfast for all. 2014 Law Enforcement letes achieve their dreams Since its inception in Torch Run in B.C. This year, the Torch Run will have an additional Train with nationally certifi ed exciting element: the instructors who know sailing, 2014 Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg, fi rst aid & boat rescue. which runs from July 5 to 8. Call our Head Instructor The Final Leg team will Candy Daily at 250-857-2823 be made up of 25 law enforcement members from across Canada and B.C., as well as Special Olympics athletes who will run in communities throughout the Lower Mainland before running the Flame of Hope into [email protected] the Opening Ceremonies Top: Sgt F. Dominix kicks off the Victoria run by for the Special Olympics Facebook: on.fb.me/CFSA-group being the first to carry the torch. Canada 2014 Summer Above: The Military Police Unit Esquimalt running Games being held at team poses for a photo after completing the five the University of British kilometre run. Columbia in Vancouver. 1001 Maple Bank Road, Victoria BC

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Two women had the commitment to improve behalf of CAF families. POST your property opportunity to meet His the quality of fulltime “It was a tremendous Royal Highness, Prince childcare and special needs honour to both receive for 6 months for ONLY STOP Charles during his recent care for military families and be presented with visit to Nova Scotia, as in Nova Scotia. this coin by His Royal (includes a website) Paying HUGE he presented them with “It is nice to be recog- Highness, Prince Charles. $675.00! Listing a coin for their hard work nized for work that you I feel extremely privileged Commission and dedication to helping love to do, but to be for- to have been selected for Sell your home privately but still use the powerer mally recognized by their this award, it is immense- of our listing system to fi nd a buyer. families. Royal Highnesses made ly satisfying to have wit- The Spirit of Military it incredibly special,” nessed the enormous FF4M Property Postings Inc. Families Coin is a one-of- she said. “It was a once- growth and huge impor- Licensed Real Estate Brokerage a-kind coin, handcrafted in-a-lifetime experience tance the role MFRCs play Operating throughout BC 250.382.2885 and designed in Canada to meet Prince Charles in the military community in 2012 by Beth Corey, and Camilla, a very spe- from our humble begin- executive director of cial moment for me,” said nings in the early 1990s,” the Gagetown MFRC to Hopkins. said Cdr (Ret) Armstrong. recognize the “Spirit of Heather Armstrong, a The H&R MFRC was Military Families” and the retired navy command- thrilled to be included in extraordinary strength, er was also presented a the royal tour and have the pride, resilience and sup- coin for her dedication, opportunity to recognize port they give to the CAF. leadership, compassion two incredible individu- Shelley Hopkins, a long- and outstanding contribu- als and showcase the vast time staff member with tions in laying the foun- array of programs and ser- the Halifax and Region dation for the creation of vices available for today’s Military Family Resource the Shearwater Military military families. Centre (H&R MFRC) was Family Resource Centre, For more information awarded the coin for her and her tireless efforts on the H&R MFRC visit tireless efforts, passion and throughout her career on www.halifaxmfrc.ca.

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Buy them at CFB Esquimalt 14 • LOOKOUT June 23, 2014 Health and Bravo MARPAC Awards ZULU Images by LS Zachariah Stopa, MARPAC Imaging Services wellness pilot project awards MARPAC Health and Wellness Strategy’s Active Living Working Group and Cdr Wes Golden, Base Administration Branch Commanding Officer, were pleased to congratulate three participants of the BADM Active Living Pilot Project for achieving at least 30 minutes of active living every day for three months (February to April 2014). The purpose of the pilot project was to test several strategies, including a daily reminder to be active, in order to see if active living rates increased. The final report is expected in September 2014.

Lt(N) Esther Nightingale receives her Canadian CPO2 Stephen Nowakowski receives his Canadian Forces Decoration from Capt(N) James Clarke. Forces Decoration Second Clasp from Capt(N) James Clarke.

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Lt(N) Sylvain Leblond receives his Canadian Forces CPO1 Timothy Blonde receives his Canadian Forces Decoration First Clasp from Capt(N) Brian Costello. Decoration First Clasp from Capt(N) James Clarke.

MS Luis Barneond accepts his promotion to Petty Officer Second Class by Commander Suzann Boulet Maritime Forces Pacific, RAdm William Truelove and PO2 Barneond’s wife, Kim Arens.

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Left: CPO1 Tim P. Gallinger was promoted to his new rank by Capt(N) Luc Cassivi, Base Commander, and Bravo CWO Cate Gaudet, Base ZULUBravo Administration Branch Chief Warrant Officer.

Base Right: Pte Colleen Duffy was promoted to the rank of Corporal by Administration Cdr Wes Golden, Base Administration Branch Promotions Commanding Officer. Canadian Fleet Pacific awards and promotions MARPAC Headquarters recognition

PO2 Mike Horobin was promoted to Petty Officer MS Joel Tilson was promoted to Petty Officer First Class by Cdr Alex Kooiman, Commanding Second Class by Cdr Alex Kooiman, Commanding Officer of HMCS Victoria, and CPO2 Graham Officer HMCS Victoria, and Lt(N) Jimmy Lau, LS Courtney Edwards was promoted to Master McLeod, CERA. MESO. Seaman by Cdr Alistair Harrigan and LCdr Simon Brown.

CPO2 Alex LaForge, CERA HMCS Victoria, was MS Lewis (front, centre) was promoted to Petty LS Karoline Rajotte was promoted to Master presented his retirement certificate by Cdr Alex Officer Second Class by Judith Guichon (left), Seaman by Cdr Alistair Harrigan and LCdr Kooiman, HMCS Victoria Commanding Officer. Lieutenant Governor of , RAdm Simon Brown. Truelove (right), Commander Maritime Forces Pacific and Cdr Alex Kooiman. Sea Training Pacific promotes sailors CF Fleet School Esquimalt promotion

LCdr Graham Roberts, outgoing Executive CPO2 Stan Ryan, C WENG NE at Sea Training Officer at Sea Training Pacific, is promoted Pacific, is promoted to Chief Petty Officer First PO1 Blaine Immel is promoted to Chief Petty to Commander by Cmdre Bob Auchterlonie, Class by Cmdre Bob Auchterlonie, CPO1 Mike Officer Second Class by Cdr Martin Drews, Commander Canadian Fleet Pacific, with assis- Vigneault, Canadian Fleet Pacific Chief Petty Commandant Canadian Forces Fleet School tance from LCdr Robert’s wife, Cdr Patricia Officer, and Cdr David Mazur, Commander Sea Esquimalt. Roberts, Commanding Officer at Base Logistics. Training Pacific. June 23, 2014 LOOKOUT • 17 ZULUBravo Health Services Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Pacific) Commanding Officer, WO Doyon receives the Operational LCol Joane Simard made several presentations to her unit’s military Service Medal from LCol Simard. staff.

Cpl Lalonde receives the Star of the CPO1 Richard receives the 2nd clasp Maj Tuka receives her Canadian Sgt Lajeunesse receives his Canadian Month award. on his Canadian Forces Decoration. Forces Decoration. Forces Decoration.

Lt(N) Carter receives the Maj McDonald receives his promotion. Sgt Bellamy receives his promotion. Sgt Williams receives her promotion. Commanding Officer’s Com- mendation.

MCpl Tiekenheinrich receives her PO2 Jodoin receives his promotion. WO Connelly receives her promotion. CPO2 Robert receives the Rotation promotion. Bar for his General Campaign Star.

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