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Personal security: awareness in social media and internet use All Defence Team platforms. Regardless of history, places of residence, professional information less the information may restrict internet access pro- Members need to be aware personal privacy settings and family information. about or linked to their seem. The chain of com- vided to CAF members and of the risks inherent in employed, it is very easy Information shared via employment. Such infor- mand and DND manage- DND employees. Within making certain types of for an individual’s person- social media also includes mation or imagery, either ment teams have access generally well-understood information available to a al information to become commentaries and upload- individually or in combina- to expert advisors, such as risks, CAF members and wide audience using the readily accessible to the ed still and video imagery. tion with other informa- public affairs, security and DND employees are enti- internet, and of the mea- general public, including The personal security of tion, may provide expert intelligence staffs who can tled to communicate with sures they can take to less- undesirable audiences. CAF members and DND analysts with insights that provide advice if required. friends, family and col- en, if not prevent, such There has been consider- employees and their fami- can be used to conduct If a CAF member or leagues. risks. able information posted on lies is paramount. It is social engineering attacks DND employee is contact- However, particularly in There is a growing need the internet that provides incumbent upon everyone on CAF members and ed on social media by an a theatre of operations, the for CAF members and or allows access to per- to consider the poten- DND employees, exploit unknown person, he or she CAF chain of command DND employees to be sonal information pertain- tial for creating risk to possible avenues to com- is urged to decline or ignore has the authority to restrict mindful of the personal ing to CAF members and themselves, their fami- promise our networks, and the request or solicitation. access to the internet if information and imagery DND employees. These lies, their peers and the negatively impact both Furthermore, if malicious it is deemed essential to they share with the gen- postings include places of mission by publishing to operational and personal activity is suspected or maintaining operational eral public via social media employment, employment the internet personal or security. if unwanted attention is security. CAF members and DND received, CAF members Questions or comments employees must use dis- and DND employees are pertaining to this issue may cretion before publish- urged to report the behav- be directed to the Director ing employment related iour or incident to the General Defence Security information and imagery police having jurisdiction (DGDS) at: +dgds com- Protect your identity online to the internet regardless in their area. munications@vcds dgds@ More of us are shopping online over the Internet than ever before of how trivial or harm- It is not the intent to ottawa-hull.

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Left: New integrated assault rifle concept that DRDC and Colt Canada have developed for the CAF. Right: Canadian Army soldiers test an early prototype of the next generation rifle.

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ESQUIMALT–JUAN DE FUCA A Commissioned Salvation Army Osmond’s devotion and dedication Captain and minister, Osmond wrote to soldiers, sailors, airmen and air A2–100 Aldersmith Pl, View Royal her first letter to a Canadian soldier women of this country, was like no Monday–Thursday, 10am–4pm serving overseas in 1983, and found- other. The author of “Dear Gladys… ed the Granny Brigade, a group that Letters from over there”, she holds 250-405-6550 has written to countless CAF person- The Order of Newfoundland, among Photo: Sgt Jody Hudec [email protected] nel serving in all parts of the world. many other awards and commen- Gladys Osmond signs a copy of www.randallgarrison.ndp.ca Osmond wrote over 400,000 let- dations, including Canada’s Caring her book “Dear Gladys” in early ters to CAF members spanning three Canadian Award. December 2014. February 16, 2015 LOOKOUT • 9 Black History Month - The first Black Canadian Olympian

Gerry Weaver to the press as outspoken break of the First World encountered severe preju- some striking similarities to accomplishments are also Army Public Affairs and disobedient. She added War in 1914. He was con- dice. Valerie Jerome says her his grandfather’s, both in remembered by orga- that when the Canadian scripted into the Canadian grandparents were stoned his athletic success and the nizations like the Black As Canada celebrates Olympic team mustered Expeditionary Force and to drive them out of town racist attitudes he encoun- Business and Professional Black History Month and in Montreal before setting began his military service on when they tried to home- tered. As multi-talented Association (BBPA), which the Year of Sport, the time sail for Stockholm, Howard April 12, 1918, as a private stead at Ste. Rose du Lac, as Howard, Mr. Jerome holds annual Harry Jerome has never been better to was barred from staying at with 1st Depot Battalion, north of Winnipeg. turned down an offer to Awards celebrating out- honour the legacies that the same hotel as the white Manitoba Regiment. He “They didn’t even get their play with the Montreal standing achievements in “Army” Howard and Harry athletes. In addition, when served in England, first as buckboard unloaded and Alouettes football club. He the African-Canadian com- Jerome left to our country, traveling by boat to Sweden, a sapper (the Canadian they had this infant daughter set seven world sprinting munity. on the track and off. he was not allowed to eat Military Engineers term with them,” she said. records and competed in all The BBPA also offers the These outstanding black in the dining room with his for those of private rank) The Howards finally set- three Olympic Games in Harry Jerome Scholarship athletes challenged the white teammates. with the Canadian Railway tled near the Crane River the 1960s, earning a bronze Fund, providing finan- discrimination of their In Stockholm, a stomach Troops, a railway construc- Indian Reserve in Manitoba, medal in the 100 metres at cial support to African- times and serve as role ailment ultimately derailed tion unit. though the marriage even- the 1964 games. Canadian youth pursu- models to Canadian youth Howard’s medal hopes. He later transferred to the tually broke up. The First Despite this success, ing higher education. B.C. on the power of believing Ironically, observed his 11th and 18th Canadian World War veteran worked Valerie Jerome said her Athletics offers its own in yourself. granddaughter Valerie, all Reserve Battalions, which as a railway porter and brother often faced heavy Harry Jerome Scholarship Canada’s first black three medal winners of his provided reinforcements for taught boxing until he died criticism in the press, par- Award for post-secondary Olympian, John “Army” events had been beaten by infantry battalions on the of pneumonia in 1937 at ticularly when he had to education, given to an Howard, and his grand- Howard at track meets just continent. Howard ended the young age of 48. withdraw from the 1960 applicant in financial need children, Olympians Harry prior to the 1912 Olympics. his deployment with the Howard never got the Olympics 100 metres semi- with promise in athletics and Valerie Jerome, leave He came back in full Canadian Army Medical public acclaim in his life- finals due to a potentially and showing leadership a legacy of courage to all force at the Canadian Corps, most likely serving time that his accomplish- career-ending injury. qualities. Canadians. Outdoor Championships as a stretcher bearer mov- ments deserved, but his Sadly, as his grandfather, Asked what traits her While the name John in 1913, winning all of his ing convalescent patients. legacy lives on. He was Harry Jerome also died grandfather and her broth- Armstrong “Army” Howard races. Howard also showed In 1920, Howard returned inducted into the Manitoba young, succumbing in 1982 er may have shared, Ms. may not be familiar to his athletic abilities as a to Canada with his English Sports Hall of Fame in to a brain aneurism at 42. Jerome answered, “I think most Canadians, perhaps it catcher for the Crescent fiancée Edith Lipscomb and 2004, and two of his grand- Mr. Jerome was awarded they both had a lot of self- should be. Creamery Baseball Club in a baby girl who was the children, sprinters Harry the Officer of the Order confidence. They had a The Winnipeg-raised First Winnipeg. first of their three daugh- and Valerie Jerome, were of Canada in 1971 and a lot of courage. They went World War veteran domi- Howard’s athletic career ters. Married in Winnipeg, also Olympic competitors. star on Canada’s Walk of beyond the limits of what nated Canadian sprinting was cut short by the out- the inter-racial couple soon Harry Jerome’s story bears Fame in 2001. Mr. Jerome’s they were expected to do.” from 1912 to1915. Not only does Howard appear to be Canada’s first black Olympian, he passed on his passion for running to his grandchildren, Olympians Harry and Valerie Jerome. Howard was born on Oct. 6, 1888. Trained as a mechanic, the tall hand- some athlete eventually made his mark on the Canadian scene as a sprint- er. Howard easily qualified for the 1912 Olympics held in Sweden, but the path to Stockholm was not smooth. The playing field that was Canadian society in the 1910s was far from level for black Canadians. “My grandfather headed off to Stockholm enveloped in controversy,” said Ms. Jerome, noting for exam- Photos thanks to Harry and Valerie Jerome fonds, Simon Fraser University Special Collections and Rare Books Division ple the Olympic sprint- John “Army” Howard, shown in his club Harry Jerome crosses the finish line at a dual meet Valerie and Harry Jerome at the ing team’s coach, Walter uniform, competed for Winnipeg’s North with the University of Oregon and Oregon State Olympic Village in Rome, 1960 at an Knox, described Howard End Amateur Athletic Club. University, circa 1961. event hosted by the Adidas Group. playing 10 • LOOKOUT February 16, 2015 Exemplary reservist earns centennial award The Navy League of her commitment to both her tor in her civilian life, and will donate to a Military Canada is pleased to shipmates and the local com- was recently selected to Family Resource Centre and announce that LS Alecia munity. Her recent accom- travel to Parliament Hill in a Navy League Branch of Barlow from HMCS Queen plishments include being Ottawa as part of the Navy her choosing. Charlotte in Charlottetown, awarded the Bell Memorial Appreciation Day activities The Lockheed Martin Prince Edward Island, has Cup as the top seaman rat- as a “Navy Hero.” Canada Centennial Award been selected as the 2014 ing in HMS President, the “This young woman was created in 2010 in Lockheed Martin Centennial Royal Naval Reserve unit exemplifies the highest ide- partnership between The Award recipient. in London, UK. At the time als within the Canadian Navy League of Canada The award ceremo- she was working as a teach- Armed Forces and the Royal and Lockheed Martin ny took place Jan. 21 in er near Heathrow Airport Canadian Navy and it is Canada. The Canadian Charlottetown and was and attached to the British truly an honour for the Navy Navy Centennial Award attended by the Commander reserve unit, where she League to bestow this award was established to recognize of Maritime Forces Atlantic, stood out as an outstanding on her today” said Capt(N) excellence among junior Rear-Admiral John Newton; sailor. Harry Harsch, RCN (Ret’d), non-commissioned sail- as well as Reginald Shields, Other accomplishments Vice-President, Maritime ors in the Royal Canadian Prince Award Island Division include receiving the Affairs of the Navy League Navy. Nominations to this President, The Navy League Queen’s Diamond Jubilee of Canada. award recognize the sailor’s of Canada; and Gary Fudge Medal, and serving as part In addition to having contribution to the quality LS Alecia Barlow is presented with the Lockheed from Lockheed Martin of the 2013 Nijmegen her name included on the of life in Canada’s Navy, as Martin Centennial Award by Gary Fudge, Lockheed Canada. March team. She has also Centennial Cup, the award evidenced by their dedica- Martin Canada; Rear Admiral John Newton; and LS Barlow was selected as been described as a great also comes with two $1,500 tion, enthusiasm, and spirit Reg Shields, PEI Navy League of Canada. the recipient for 2014 due to teacher, tutor, and men- cheques, which LS Barlow of cooperation. Governor General in CFS Alert Ross Lees Boxtop 22 Memorial, commemorating the The Contact crash of a CC-130 Hercules that was par- ticipating in Operation Boxtop 22 on Oct. Canadian Armed Forces and civilian per- 30, 1991, and at the Lancaster Memorial, sonnel spending the long winter nights commemorating the crash of a Lancaster at Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alert, aircraft from 405 Maritime Reconnaissance Nunavut, welcomed Governor General and Squadron during a supply mission on July Commander-in-Chief of Canada, David 31, 1950. Five died in the crash of the Johnston to the most northerly, permanent- Hercules; nine died in the Lancaster crash ly inhabited place in the world on Jan.19 and are interred at Alert as it was impossible and 20. at the time to airlift the bodies out. “I am especially pleased to be here during In his speech during the change of com- the total darkness of winter,” said Governor mand ceremony, the Governor General told General Johnston. “That may sound surpris- the men and women working at CFS Alert ing, but I mean it. It is difficult to know that they know the North in a way that few Canada without visiting the Arctic, and it others can or will ever know it. “Together, you are making truly unique Sergeant Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall is difficult to truly know the Arctic without Governor General David Johnston shares a meal with military and civilian visiting in winter.” and important contributions to Canada’s personnel at Canadian Forces Station Alert. The Governor General was a special guest and to the world’s understanding of this at Alert for the station’s semi-annual change region. You are enhancing our knowledge memorial sites held special significance. And, as have others in the past, he also of command during which Maj Brian Tang of climate, the atmosphere and the natural “Some of you may know that my wife, noted the special atmosphere at CFS Alert. took command from Maj Scott Marshall. environment. You are reinforcing our sover- Sharon, and I were in the community of “The sense of community, camaraderie Col David Lowthian, the Commander of eignty and standing guard for our national Resolute Bay, Nunavut, on Aug. 20, 2011, and professionalism at CFS Alert is pal- 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario, presided over the security. You are at the ready for search the day of the terrible plane crash in which pable, and something of which Canadians ceremony as CFS Alert is part of 8 Wing. and rescue operations. In the last 24 hours, 12 people tragically died. I will never for- can be very proud. Thank you all for your During his visit, Governor General I have witnessed how these matters are far get the scenes of sadness and devastation remarkable dedication and service to our Johnston met the personnel at the station, from theoretical, and that the challenges of I witnessed that day. Nor will I forget the country,” he said to all of the personnel toured the facility, and presented Special working in the Arctic are real,” he said. remarkable response by Canadian Armed in this northernmost military establish- Service Medals. He also laid wreaths at the He also said that laying wreaths at the two Forces members who were present.” ment. % interest $1,200 in savings enrollment or for federal government employees.

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Approximately 70 members of the Royal Canadian Dental Corps (RCDC) from across the country gathered at CFB Esquimalt’s Chief and Petty Officers’ Mess on Feb. 4 for the RCDC 100th Anniversary Conference. The event included the Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Investiture Ceremony, personnel ranking boards and patient safety training. ZULUBravo Images by LS Zachariah Stopa, MARPAC Imaging Services

Col Kevin Goheen, Commanding Officer of 1 Dental Unit, presents Honorary Col Goheen presents Maj Doucette with the Canadian Forces Health Services Lieutenant Colonel Lyle Best with the certificate for his appointment to HLCol General Practitioner Commander’s Commendation for his outstanding efforts during his Investiture Ceremony. within the unit.

Col Goheen presents Maj Dave MacPherson with his Canadian Forces Col Goheen and CWO Mario Bizier present Sgt Corrine Burghardt with her Decoration Second Clasp. Canadian Forces Decoration.

Col Goheen and MWO Tracy Gauthier present LCol Robert Hart with 1 Dental Col Goheen and LCol Frank Hedley present MWO Maryse Binette with 1 Unit Commanding Officer’s Commendation for his outstanding efforts. Dental Unit Commanding Officers Commendation for her outstanding efforts.

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