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low strata fees pets allowed rentals welcome spacious fl oor plans rooftop patios ocean views Photo by Shelley Lipke, Lookout underground parking storage lockers Ivy Burkhart, assistant vehicle fleet manager shows the new Toro fleet. This fleet of eight will replace the gas powered John Deer Gator vehicles for Fleet on-site gym unique layouts Maintenance Facility and Construction Engineering. These tough mini trucks have a capacity to pull over 450 kilograms and are electric and solar powered. Charging stations will be installed this August to put the fleet to work. 4 • LOOKOUT July 23, 2012 ofOPINION WHO WE ARE WHATmatters SAY YOU MANAGING EDITOR Melissa Atkinson 250-363-3372 Lookout asked this question: [email protected] People Talk If you could be any fictional character, who would you be and why? STAFF WRITER Shelley Lipke 250-363-3130 [email protected] Shawn O’Hara 250-363-3672 [email protected] PRODUCTION Francisco Cumayas 250-363-8033 [email protected] Shelley Fox 250-363-8033 [email protected] ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Kate King 250-363-3014 I’d want to be Gandalf from I’d want to be Robin Hood. Tigger from Winnie the Definitely Batman. In Roland Deschain from [email protected] The Lord of the Rings. He’s He’s the classic underdog Pooh. He’s so energetic and a world of super villains, Stephen King’s Dark Tower a very wise man, a leader, hero, and I’ve always had a enthusiastic. I wish I had he doesn’t even have any series. There are always a ACCOUNTS and helps people through soft spot for the underdog. that energy. super powers. He just gets lot of terrible things hap- Raquel Tirado 250-363-3127 some dangerous situations. PO2 Peter Aubin LS Patrick Gray the work done through pening, and he’s right in [email protected] Rocky Passarell determination and skill. the middle of it. He always SALES REPRESENTATIVES SLt Martin Mahoney knows what to do. Ivan Groth 250-363-3133 LS Mark Meikle
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Military their radio shortly after sending the The sailors sent a distress call at The sailors were able to throw a guide- Discount “Mayday”. line to Sgt Richardson and help him approximately 8:10 p.m. Monday The cruise ship maneuvered in an aboard. night after they lost their rudder, attempt to block some of the high CANEX engine and sails in 80 kilometer winds waves, while the Cormorant helicop- Once on the boat, Sgt Richardson Financing and four meter seas, approximately 30 ter arrived to begin the rescue. and Flight Engineer, Cpl Kent Available miles south of Haida Gwaii Islands, in “We assessed the situation and Campbell aboard the Cormorant Queen Charlotte Sound. determined it was very dangerous for worked together to hoist the men Joint Rescue Coordination Centre the people on board,” said Capt Jean from the rolling ship approximately Victoria (JRCC) received the call and Leroux, aircraft commander of the 55 feet into the hovering helicopter. dispatched a Buffalo search and rescue Cormorant. “We tried to put a Search Both men were flown to Port Hardy airplane and a Cormorant helicopter and Rescue Technician (SAR Tech) on and as a precaution were transferred from 19 Wing Comox. 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DND has been recognized with a United Way Honorary Life Membership in celebration of the United Way of Greater Victoria's 75th anniversary in 2012. Seen here is a photo taken from the United Way's archives dated Oct 6, 1972 and published in the Daily Colonist (now Times Colonist). Greater Victoria United Appeal representative Eric Dowell accepts money from a sea monster at the Canadian Forces Diving Unit in Colwood. The 39 member unit donated $748, or 300 per cent over its quota. Sea monster Cpl Dan Swanson aided by diver Cpl Lorne Pitman present a silver dollar fished out of Davy Jones' Locker. The local GCWCC has now raised more than six million dollars since formalized in 2002.
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Shelley Lipke Canadian Forces Fleet School. lines, distribution panels and transformers tural and industrial shop support features Staff Writer “The Government of Canada is deter- to magazines and improved lighting. G&E required for the functions that will be mined to provide modern, efficient and Contracting was awarded the $5.8 million found within the building. Four contract awards for Department effective infrastructure for our Canadian contract. Ledcor Construction has been awarded of National Defence and Canadian Forces Forces personnel. I am pleased to show con- The Canadian Towed Array Sonar System the $2.9 million contract. tinued progress on these goals, which is in block is a 1,600 square meter extension to A-jetty’s structural repair involves the related infrastructure projects which line with our commitment to give our men Fleet Maintenance Facility’s Dockyard 250 replacement deteriorated piles, bracing, total $10.9 million were announced last and women in uniform the support they which houses the new combat/electronic timbers and other key structural members. Thursday by Minister MacKay during his need so they are fully prepared when the work centre. This work centre will include RUSKIN Construction won this $1.1 mil- visit to CFB Esquimalt. call to action comes,” said Minister MacKay. the units responsible for the maintenance lion contract for services. The four projects including replacing “These projects also provide the economy and repair efforts conducted on all elec- Canadian Forces Fleet School’s trans- obsolete electrical equipment at Canadian with important local jobs,” he said. tronic ship systems, such as communica- former replacement project will include Forces Ammunition Depot Rocky Point, Rocky Point’s Ammunition Depot tions, radar and electronic warfare sensor new cables, switchboards and transformers outfitting the Canadian Towed Array upgrade to their electrical and communi- equipment. which are reaching the end of their lifespan. Sonar System block, repairs to A-Jetty, cations systems includes the installation The contract involves outfitting this facil- EMERY Electrical won the $1.1 million and the replacement of transformers at the of a new electrical grid including feeder ity with the electrical, mechanical architec- contract.
Photo by Cpl Charles A. Stephen, MARPAC Imaging Services Above: The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, addresses local business leaders, members of the Defence team and invited media at the Wardroom during an announcement of significant infrastructure investment last Thursday. 8 • LOOKOUT July 23, 2012 RAVEN Program Builds Bridges
Shawn O’Hara sons are held that explore the culture of the never been on a plane, or seen structures built between the military and First Nations Staff Writer First Nation, Inuit and Metis communities larger than one story. It can be a culture communities through RAVEN are invalu- throughout Canada. The culture camps are shock.” He says the skills learned during able. “It gets us in contact with communi- The communities of Canada are a rich followed by five weeks of military training RAVEN programs build character, and the ties in Canada that we wouldn’t normally tapestry of culture, and its military is no dif- taking place at CFB Esquimalt. At the end ability to work together is invaluable. “We have contact with,” says PO2 Schaning. “We of the program, participants are awarded a try to take these kids, many from very dif- learn more about their aboriginal culture ferent. It’s important to build relationships Basic Military Qualification and the oppor- ferent backgrounds, and turn them into a and they learn more about the military. It’s within these communities, and that’s what tunity to pursue a career in the Reserve team,” says PO1 Proctor. “Whether it’s put- a mutually beneficial thing.” He says the the RAVEN program aims to do. RAVEN or Regular Force, or civilian occupation at ting a vessel out to sea, getting an aircraft in confidence gained through the program, is a program with the goal of reaching out DND. the sky, or deploying a battalion of troops and the challenges they overcome, have to Aboriginal communities in Canada. It PO1 Joe Proctor, program coordinator into the field, everybody has an important helped many graduates to go on to univer- offers training and experience that can open for RAVEN, says that the program offers part of the process. If you’re not working as sity and pursue careers. “Some of them go up career paths in the military and civil- opportunities that some of their partici- a team, it won’t happen.” on to become lawyers, doctors, or officers ian sectors of the Department of National pants would never have. “Some of the par- PO2 Eric Schaning has been a part of in the military,” says PO2 Schaning. “The Defence (DND). The program consists of a ticipants come from communities of 100 RAVEN in one way or another since it’s training they complete here can change three to four day culture camp, where les- people or less,” says PO1 Proctor. “They’ve inception in 2003, and says the bridges their lives.”
Left: Sixty three First Nations, Metis and Inuit youth are taking part in this year's six week Raven program which kicked off July 9 at Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental Test Range (CFMETR) in Nanoose Bay with a culture camp led by Aboriginal elders. The cultural portion allows the youth to con- nect with their cultures and get to know one another before the CF training begins at Naval Officer Training Centre (NOTC) Venture. Seen here youth learn the Inuit tradition of building an Inukshuk as one of many activities at the culture camp. Below: Laryssa Sutherland, Joelle Corrigal and Sherilyn Sewoee show drums, Metis sashes and Red River carts they made at the culture camp. Photos by Shelley Lipke, Lookout July 23, 2012 LOOKOUT • 9
Victoria aces penultimate test
Shawn O’Hara important milestone for the the Oberon and Victoria classes Staff Writer Royal Canadian Navy’s sub- but we never got around to marine programme. firing a live one,” says Capt(N) Onboard HMCS Victoria Capt(N) Luc Cassivi, nation- Cassivi. “It’s exciting because the air was alive with excite- al Director of the Canadian it’s a first for the crew, and a ment. History was about to be Submarine Force, says that the first for the country.” made. Victoria was about to launching of a war shot tor- Capt(N) Cassivi says that launch its first war shot torpe- pedo is not a regular occur- the completion of the exercise do. The target was a hulk, the rence. “It’s expensive, involved, validates a few things. “Firstly, decommissioned Mars-class and environmental specifica- it’s a validation of the accuracy supply ship formerly known tions have to be reached in of Victoria’s combat system,” as USS Concord. After much order to get such targets,” says says Capt(N) Cassivi. “To get preparation and a flurry of Capt(N) Cassivi. “RIMPAC this working properly requires action, the projectile lanced provided an opportunity. For the integration of a number of out under the waves, detonat- every exercise the USN makes technical systems, and that’s ing under the grey hulk in a targets available for those who proof that the work that was spray of sea water; a successful what to use them, and we seek done at CFB Esquimalt was engagement! those kinds of opportunities of value.” He says that it also The weapon functioning when they arise.” validates the skill and capa- was one segment of Rim of Not only did this exercise bilities of Victoria’s crew, and the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) mark the first launch of a live strengthens their confidence currently taking place in the war shot torpedo for Victoria, in Victoria itself. “It’s good waters around Hawaii. The it marked the first launch of for them to have that experi- timing for the opportunity its type by any Canadian sub- ence, and to see the systems at to test Victoria’s systems and marine. “We’ve had the Mark work,” he says. “They’ve seen training was opportune for the 48 torpedo in inventory for it, they’ve done it, and they boats programme and the suc- some time now and fired know what it can do. It’s a cess at RIMPAC signifies an many exercise versions with good thing to have.” 10 • LOOKOUT July 23, 2012 Governor General visits CFB Esquimalt Governor General of Canada David Johnston visited CFB Esquimalt last Thursday to meet and greet members of the base and families of deployed frigate HMCS Regina. "I have a great opinion of our men and women in uniform," he told his company during a brief speech. "Canadian military are serving the traditional values of duty, honour and service–" he said.
Photos by Cpl Charles A. Stephen, MARPAC Imaging Services Governor General of Canada David Johnston joined approximately 60 guests includ- ing the Minister of National Defence at the Wardroom on Thursday. Many were family members of sailors on HMCS Regina. Both the Governor General and the Minister mingled with guests over lunch. Above: His Excellency David Johnston addresses guests. Left: His Excellency David Johnston chats with MARPAC Chief of Staff, Capt(N) Mike Knippel and Crystal Maxwell, whose spouse Devin is at sea on board HMCS Regina. July 23, 2012 LOOKOUT • 11 Injured hiker medevaced from Nootka Trail Captain Trevor Reid Once on the ground, the Search and 19 Wing Public Affairs Officer Rescue Technicians hiked approximately 150 metres from the beach to join the An injured hiker was medevaced from the Coast Guard crew who had already loaded Nootka Trail by members of the Canadian the patient onto a litter for helicopter Coast Guard and the RCAF, on July 17. transport. The hiker had been walking the Nootka “We had communication with the Coast Trail as part of a large group, just north of Guard members on the ground before we Maquinna Point on Nootka Island, when landed and they were able to direct us to she slipped and fell on some uneven rocks the right spot and then assist the SAR Techs at approximately 5:30 p.m. The first aid- in carrying the patient to the helicopter,” ers in the group, suspecting possible spinal said Capt Coates. “It was good teamwork injuries, alerted Joint Rescue Coordination by everyone involved.” Centre Victoria and provided grid coor- Once on the helicopter, the patient was dinates of their location along the remote flown to Victoria General Hospital where trail. she was transferred in stable condition at A Rigid-Hull Inflatable boat from Inshore approximately 8:50 p.m. Rescue Boat 507, Canadian Coast Guard, Search and Rescue (SAR) incidents under was first to respond. The boat crew stabi- the federal SAR mandate are defined as “all lized the patient until a Cormorant heli- aircraft incidents and all marine incidents copter from 442 Transport and Rescue in waters under federal jurisdiction. With Squadron, 19 Wing Comox arrived. the exception of federally owned National “We landed on the beach in a very tight Parks, the overall responsibility for land and area,” said Captain Luc Coates, aircraft inland water search and rescue rests with commander. “There were a lot of large rocks the provinces, territories and municipali- and stumps and the sloped terrain meant ties. The Canadian Forces may, however, that everyone on board had to work as a provide assistance to land and inland water team to ensure a safe landing.” rescues when possible.
Photo by Capt Blair Turner, 442 Squadron Cormorant helicopter lands on a remote beach on Nootka Island to evacuate an injured hiker from the Nootka Trail on Tuesday evening, July 17th. Minister announces contract for Aldergrove upgrade
Shelley Lipke submarines, and aircraft. The NRS pro- Staff writer vides radio coverage for the nine million square kilometres of the Pacific Ocean that During a visit to the site July 15 Minister are the area of responsibility for Canada’s of National Defence Peter Mackay military. announced the modernization of the elec- During his visit, the minister emphasized trical system at Naval Radio Station (NRS) the department’s commitment to main- Aldergrove, the Royal Canadian Navy’s taining infrastructure through the Canada communication receive station. First Defence Strategy and stressed the The $1.1 million contract to Houle importance of the site to naval and air Electric of Burnaby, B.C. will update and personnel who continue to rely on NRS expand the electrical capability by provid- Aldergrove for critical information to do ing a new 450 kilowatt generator. their work. For the military communications techni- The Aldergrove facility today serves cians at NRS Aldergrove, the Minister’s multiple roles in the defence of Canada. visit recognizes the role that communica- In addition to the remotely operated tions support facilities provide to front line radio equipment, the station also hosts units deployed in the Pacific and Arctic the Polar Epsilon capability. Operated regions. by MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates “The announcement of a new genera- Ltd. (MDA), Polar Epsilon utilizes tor came as welcome news since it will RADARSAT-2 remote sensing data and provide enhanced reliability, functionality, provides Maritime surveillance in the and safety to the site as well as West Coast Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans. The communications,” said communications site also serves as a support area for the maintenance technician LS Jason Price. CF in the event of a flood or earthquake. Photo by Cpl Charles A. Stephen, MARPAC Imaging Services Established in 1942, this is the 70th year Following his visit to NRS Aldergrove, the The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, greets Petty that Aldergrove, in conjunction with the minister departed for Hawaii to observe Officer Second Class Patrick Devaney as he meets with members of CFB transmitter site at Matsqui, has provided Canadian participants exercise in Rim of Esquimalt’s Maintenance Detachment Aldergrove and Matsqui prior to an vital long range radio support to ships, the Pacific. announcement on July 15. 12 • LOOKOUT July 23, 2012 Forces members lending a helping hand Buying or mately 12,000 people in acknowledged as a seri- 16 different countries. To ous affliction, there is still these members they pro- a stigma attached to the vide online advice, counsel- condition. “There’s a per- Selling? ling, and resources through ception that suffering from their website, Facebook PTSD makes you weak. A page and Youtube channel. lot of the time we hear They recently launched a people saying suck it up,” photo series called “You says WO Polson. “The truth Are Not Alone”, asking is, you can’t. People get Shawn O’Hara started in 2011 as a way members to send photos of overwhelmed by the things Staff Writer of helping personnel that themselves holding signs in they see, and the situations were having trouble find- a show of solidarity. In just they’re in. We want them to The responsibilities ing employment after being a few short weeks Military know that the help is there.” • FREE no obligation market evaluation Canadian Forces members released from the Canadian Minds has received over WO Polson says for peo- Forces. As their member face during deployment can 500 photos. 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Photo by Cpl Michael Bastien, MARPAC Imaging Services The Outgoing Officer Maj James Pierotti, Reviewing Officer RAdm Bill Truelove and Incoming Maj Paul Hodge sign Change of Appointment Certificates.
PO1 Daniel Skaalrud is promoted to CPO2 at FMF Cape Breton by Capt(N) Don Smith and by his father, CPO1 (Ret’d) Milton Skaalrud.
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Shelley Lipke The 1812 Commemorative progress in preserving and pro- like their ancestors, they proudly ries of events of the War of 1812. Staff Writer banner was also unveiled which moting the history of those who serve Canada by defending its The Commemorative Banner will be flown by Canadian Forces served in years past.” values, interests and sovereignty.” will also be available through On July 19 during his visit to units, formations and establish- The War of 1812 was instru- As part of its initiative to com- Aboriginal Affairs and Northern CFB Esquimalt, The Honourable ments across the country. mental in the development of memorate the 200th anniver- Development Canada to those Peter MacKay, Minister of “This tribute will be a daily Canada’s military and tells the sary of the War of 1812, DND First Nations and Métis commu- National Defence unveiled the reminder of a key chapter in story of the Canada we know created the CF War of 1812 nities wanting to recognize and War of 1812 Commemorative Canada’s history, and of the cou- today – an independent and free Commemorative Banner which commemorate the contribution pins which will be worn by all rageous efforts made by the regu- country in a constitutional mon- will be presented to CF units, of First Nations and Métis allies Canadian Forces members for the lar and militia soldiers, provincial archy with its own parliamentary formations, and establishments to the defence of Canada during next three years to mark the sac- marine and the aboriginal allies system. whose heritage embraces service this same period. rifice and commitment of those who helped define who we are French and English speaking in the defence of Canada dur- The 200th Anniversary of the who fought in this war from today,” said Minister MacKay. Canadians fought and defended ing 1812-1815. The banner will War of 1812 is an opportunity 1812-1815. “Alongside our Government’s Canada alongside First Nations be carried, flown, or displayed for all Canadians to take pride in He pinned the first one on commitment to support the men members during the War of 1812. throughout the 2012-2015 com- our history and to pay tribute to Sailor of the Quarter LS Mathieu and women of the Canadian “Canadian Forces members across memorative period and paraded our founders, defining moments Blais during a ceremony held on Forces for the challenges of the the world can proudly wear their thereafter by units, formations, in our history, and heroes who the Wardroom patio. future, we have made important pin and fly their banners as, much and establishments on anniversa- fought for Canada.
Photo by Cpl C.A.Stephen, Base Imaging
Above: The first national issue of an 1812 Commemorative Pin is presented by Minister MacKay to MARPAC’s Sailor of the Quarter, LS Mathieu Blais. Right: With help from Rear-Admiral Bill Truelove and Minister Peter MacKay, LS Mathieu Blais uncases the 1812 Commemorative Banner.
Photo by Shelley Lipke, Lookout