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Volume 56 Number 41 | October 11, 2011 You’re not just another number r p ersonalized care r c aring Pharmacists r k nowledgeable staff rGSFF3YEFMJWFSZ Esquimalt Plaza 250.388.6451 MARPAC NEWS CFB Esquimalt, Victoria, B.C. MPDBMMZPXOFE Captive audience Canadian Expeditionary Force Command (CEFCOM) Commander, Lieutenant General Stuart Beare speaks with HMCS Vancouver crew members during a port visit on the Greek Island of Crete. Photo by Cpl Brandon O’Connell, MARPAC Imaging Services NEWS 2 COMMUNITY 4 FEATURE 8-9 Band People Talk: Vancouver’s baton What work in has been historical the box passed event would you want to see? STOP TAKING ADVICE! We proudly serve the CFB Esquimalt Over 600 Graduates! Canadian Forces Community Money Matters Bootcamp Free info night 12 October, 7pm As a military family we understand At the Royal Colwood Golf Club your cleaning needs during ongoing Learn more: moneymattersbootcamp.com service, deployment and relocation. www.mollymaid.ca Gary Lahnsteiner l 250-294-7922 Until March [email protected] *O.A.C On the CANEX No Interest Credit Plan MONEY MATTERS BOOTCAMP (250) 744-3427 [email protected] September 30 to December 31 2011 2 • LOOKOUT October 11, 2011 New note for Naden Band: change of leadership + retirement Ben Green University of Toronto, an Staff Writer opportunity arose that he couldn’t pass up. A friend For the first time in seven mentioned a euphonium years, CFB Esquimalt’s position with the Royal Naden Band will be guided Canadian Artillery Band through their sets by some- in Edmonton had opened one other than Lt(N) Robert up and suggested he audi- Byrne. tion. With his father a pro- In a ceremony last Monday, ponent of the philosophy the band bid adieu to their “make a life out of what you former commanding officer love”, SLt Clark auditioned, and passed the baton to SLt earned the position, and Matthew Clark, who makes dropped out of university. his way to the West Coast “I don’t see music as a job, from CFB Borden. as a vocation, I see it as a As retirement beckons for calling,” he says. Lt(N) Byrne, SLt Clark looks For a dozen years he rose to transition into his new through the army ranks, role without disrupting the finding himself posted to group of talented musicians the Music Training Cadre at he’s now inherited. CFB Borden as a Lieutenant “It’s early days yet,” he says. (Army Music Officer) in “The band is extremely fine; 2009. Here his role was to the band is a cornerstone of conduct and train primary this community.” reserve musicians from English born, SLt Clark across Canada and super- moved to Ontario with his vise the development of all the Music Training Cadre family as a child in 1977. It Photo by Cpl Malcolm Byers, MARPAC Naden Band was here he began cultivat- instructors. ing his passion for music Last Christmas he received Left: Lt(N) Rob Byrne, RAdm Nigel Greenwood, and SLt Matthew Clark sign the change of command a phone call inviting him to from his first mentor – his certificates for the Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacific. Lt(N) Byrne relinquished command of the father. Victoria to see the Naden Band perform their holiday band to SLt Clark during a ceremony at the Naden Drill Deck Oct. 3. RAdm Greenwood, Commander “I was born into a Salvation Maritime Forces Pacific, officiated as reviewing officer. Army family,” he says. “My concerts. He knew his name father was an extremely was in the mix to replace accomplished euphonium Lt(N) Byrne the following “I’m going to take the time with an array of concerts in he says. “But I’m happy with of the Canadian Naval player (a small, tenor tuba); year, and after seeing the to learn, get a sense of it,” he Victoria and Vancouver. SLt Clark’s vision for the Centennial celebration. The he was very, very good. band perform he wanted the says. “I’m just going to go As for the sailor leaving band, he’s very, very com- support we have received Between certain hours every position more than ever. with my personality and go the stage for the last time, petent.” in Victoria and throughout evening I could hear him With there being only six with it. I’ll maintain the sta- Lt(N) Byrne says after years Lt(N) Byrne says the Western Canada has been playing in the basement.” Regular Forces bands in the tus quo with my flare added of performing he’s looking opportunity to end his career phenomenal.” Emulating his father, entire military, SLt Clark to it a bit.” forward to some prolonged at its pinnacle is something This year, upon learning he SLt Clark trained on the says it’s an honour being in The near future is going decompression to kick off he’ll cherish long into retire- was transferring to Victoria euphonium throughout his charge of perhaps the most to busy for SLt Clark and his retirement (he jests this ment. and the Royal Canadian childhood, eventually join- traditional military band in the band. In November, may include some travelling, “To lead the Naden Band Navy as the Naden Band’s th ing the Army Reserves in the country. He’s excited to they’ll be playing at the B.C. minus the band of course). of Maritime Forces Pacific 20 Director of Music, SLt 1994 to play with the Band work with a group of hugely Lions’ Salute to the Vets in However, he’s fully confi- for the past seven years has Clark got in touch with some of the Ceremonial Guard talented and well trained Vancouver, and he’ll person- dent the band he spent seven been a great privilege and faculty from the University in Ottawa. A few years musicians, many of whom ally be receiving a promo- years and 38 days leading is a highlight of my 30 years of Toronto and decided to later, while completing the hold Masters degrees from tion to Lieutenant (Navy). in safe hands. in the Canadian Forces,” complete his Bachelors degree last year of his Bachelor institutions such as Juilliard The band will then prepare “[I have] a lot of mixed he says. “I am particularly before moving west – 17 years of Music degree at the in New York. for the hectic holiday season emotions, lots of memories,” proud to have been part after he started. Special CFB Rates for Canadian Military Personnel Victoria’s luxurious 4 star boutique hotel located moments from the base ENGLISH INN is your next door neighbour. englishinn.ca/cfb 250.388.4353 l 429 Lampson St, Esquimalt “Songs Of The British Isles” Steven Benson, Organist • Roger McGuire, Piper Aubrey Antonsen, Soprano • Eric Prothero-Brooks, Drummer 2pm Sunday October 16th, 2011 at St. Paul’s Church 1379 Esquimalt Road (the old Naval and Garrison Church) Reception to follow • Tickets: $10.00 (available at the door or call 250-4744047) All proceeds go to the restoration on St. Paul’s organ. October 11, 2011 LOOKOUT • 3 HMCS Ottawa homecoming Thursday Mike Hillian ment was a huge success. assistance efforts. After Talisman Contributor “It is with great pleasure that I am Sabre, Ottawa conducted diplo- able to report the ship and her com- matic port visits and naval exercises pany have successfully completed with numerous Asia Pacific nations HMCS Ottawa is returning home 2 paystubs and Queen of Credit Debbie England our mission and exceeded expec- including Singapore, Japan and after four and a half months on an you’re approved! We finance your future, operating and goodwill tour in the tations in the process,” said Cdr South Korea. Highlights included not your past Allsopp. “Ottawa proudly carried visiting an orphanage in Busan, Asia Pacific region. Ottawa visited All vehicles safety inspected. 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Triumph San Francisco, the ship will dock joined American and Australian “None of this would have been at CFB Esquimalt Oct. 13, where military personnel for Operation possible without the hard work and ““ThankThank a Hero”Hero” families and friends will eagerly Talisman Sabre 2011 off the north- dedication from the crew, and the await their loved ones. east coast of Australia. The exer- sacrifices both they and their fami- $350 to $750 off best price! Ottawa and crew of 235 person- cise allowed army, navy and air lies have made. I consider this to be nel left Esquimalt June 6 for the force personnel to improve interop- the highlight of my command tour, biennial WestPloy deployment. As erability on a variety of missions and feel proud and privileged to the ship’s Commanding Officer, including conventional conflict, have had the opportunity to work Cdr Jon Allsopp notes, the deploy- peacekeeping and humanitarian with such a fine ship’s company.” in Langford across from Steve Drane Consolidating dockyard - two phases left 250-475-8885 • www.savagecycles.ca Ben Green in the workforce has been work cell; and the paint and ated.