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Naden Athletic Centre (250) 744-3427 [email protected] 2 • LOOKOUT July 31, 2017 Red Serge returns to HMCS Regina James Vassallo “The idea that a piece of my father will be Mess but that it had been lost while the ship Base Public Affairs immortalized with this ship for as long as she was in mid-life refit,” says LCdr Graham. sails, it’s a feeling that’s hard to describe,” he “So we were missing an important symbol of This is a story about connections: between says. this unique relationship between the RCMP, a ship and a land-locked city, between those The backstory of how this uniform came the Royal Canadian Navy, and the City of who protect us from threats at home and to the ship begins last year when Lieutenant- Regina.” those who protect us from threats abroad, Commander Andrew Graham assumed the So began the hunt to find a replacement between a man and his uniform, between a job as Regina’s Executive Officer. Red Serge. father and son. “I began to learn about this link between The executive officer reached out to for- Two weeks ago, a special donation was the City of Regina’s Royal Canadian Mounted mer naval officer Jonathan Treen, now an made to HMCS Regina that brought all those Police and the ship,” he says. RCMP Constable. In pure serendipity he connections together into one shadow box to The RCMP Academy, Depot Division, found one, and it belonged to the new Base be displayed in the ship. which trains future Mounties, is located in Commander’s father. On the ship’s flight deck, with members Regina, the ship’s namesake city. Over time “It means an awful lot to me to have my of the crew in attendance, Superintendent the ship has acquired Mountie memorabilia Red Serge placed on HMCS Regina since (Retired) Robert Boyd, a 41-year veteran of such as artwork of the iconic front-wise facing my son was Commanding Officer,” says Supt the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), bison head. It has also added a little Mountie (Ret’d) Boyd. “Our careers have intertwined bestowed his Red Serge uniform to the ship. flavour to the ship with red-yellow-blue strip- with this honour.” It is to replace another one that went missing ing painted on doors, and two graphic plates The red serge is on permanent loan to the during the ship’s mid-life refit. of a mounted horse and rider located promi- ship until such time as the ship is paid off. Also on hand to witness the event was nently on the forecastle of the ship. Then it will be returned to the Boyd family. former Regina Commander, Captain (Navy) “Regrettably, I was informed there had been In thanks, the ship has made him an Jason Boyd, son of Superintendent Boyd. a Red Serge in the Chiefs’ and Petty Officers’ honorary mess member. Superintendent Boyd’s Red Serge on loan to the ship. Photos by Cpl Blaine Sewell, MARPAC Imaging Services Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superintendent (Retired) Robert Boyd receives an honorary membership to HMCS Regina’s wardroom by the ship’s Executive Officer, Lieutenant-Commander Andrew Graham and Base Commander, Captain (Navy) Jason Boyd. We’re Growing! 10% OFF Now Open in Vic West TO ALL MILITARY * & DND PERSONNEL FREE FRIES & FOUNTAIN POP! WITH THE PURCHASE OF ANY BURGER with this coupon @BigWheelBurger [email protected] bigwheelburger.com 11am-10pm Every Day Gateway Village Cook St Village Westside Village Vic West Order ahead for your offi ce lunch 703-711 Vernon Ave 341 Cook St 210-172 Wilson St or catered event & receive 10% off (Next to Save On) OPEN NOW! orders over $50. * Phone: 778-265-5140 Phone: 250-381-0050 @BigWheelBurger [email protected] bigwheelburger.com *Not to be combined with any promotions. July 31, 2017 LOOKOUT • 3 Additional military personnel arrive in B.C.’s interior Land Task Force get out the door,” said Corporal work in our own community, Public Affairs Thomas Hart, a combat engineer which we don’t always get to working alongside three other do,” said Master Corporal Roger As the wildfires continued to Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Beverage, a Canadian Ranger with rage in B.C.’s interior last week, members and a RCMP officer the 100 Mile House patrol. “Also, the Province of British Columbia at an observation and reporting it’s been a new experience work- requested additional assistance point south of Williams Lake. “By ing so closely with other agencies from the Government of Canada. coming out here we get to help such as the RCMP and Regular Following that request, Canadian fellow Canadians in a real-life Force.” Army members made their way situation, dealing with a real-life Once across the B.C. - Alberta to the interior to join the Royal problem, where we can have a border the soldiers came under Canadian Air Force in supporting beneficial and positive impact on operational control of Joint Task wildfire fighting efforts. their lives.” Force Pacific (JTFP) headquar- The majority of the land forces Farther south, CAF members tered at CFB Esquimalt. JTFP are from 1 Combat Engineer had the opportunity to welcome is the Canadian Armed Forces Regiment (1 CER) in Edmonton, residents of 100 Mile House organization tasked with con- Alberta. They arrived in Williams home after the evacuation order ducting domestic military opera- Lake July 21, and linked in with was downgraded to an evacuation tions in British Columbia, when partner organizations already in alert on July 22. requested by the province and place to manage traffic observa- Soldiers saw lots of weary but authorized by the Government of tion and reporting points. grinning faces as locals returned Canada. Operation Lentus is the Photos by MCpl Malcolm Byers, Wainwright Garrison Imaging “We’ve been ready for this home following nearly two weeks operation that responds to natural A member of Land Task Force - Pacific shows a returning resident deployment; vehicles were ready away. disasters. It is the fourth operation of Williams Lake, B.C., the evacuation alert and order areas during to go and we were itching to “It’s been very rewarding to in Canada this year. Operation Lentus. OPERATION LENTUS The story so far Land Task Force Unit and are now operating as the JTFP Land Public Affairs Task Force - Pacific. The road move was con- ducted with more than 60 vehicles of various More than 450 Canadian Armed Forces types, including 10 Light Armoured Vehicles, (CAF) personnel have been deployed to B.C.’s which are uniquely suited to working in dif- interior in response to the Province of British ficult conditions. Columbia’s request for assistance in battling Their job is to assist the RCMP in providing more than 170 wildfires. information to the public, as well as observa- The mission is Operation Lentus 4-17, and tion and reporting tasks at assigned points was assigned to Joint Task Force Pacific (JTFP) along access roads in the Williams Lake and by the Chief of the Defence Staff in early July 100 Mile House area. They will also assist with for rapid disaster relief aid to the province. ground evacuation of persons in distress and Within hours of the mission start, the Royal the ground delivery of essential aid to affected Canadian Air Force sent fixed and rotary wing areas. aircraft to the area with relief supplies. While Of note, 37 Canadian Rangers and staff there, they are transporting injured persons, from 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group have conducting aerial reconnaissance, and bringing joined the CAF effort. Participating Canadian in much-needed firefighting equipment. Rangers are from B.C. communities through- Air Task Force - Pacific has flown more out the province. They are currently integrated than 50 sorties in response to specific wildfire with the soldiers in 100 Mile House and response tasks. Williams Lake and will remain involved in A second request was made to the assisting and supporting for as long as required. Government of Canada by the province Last week, 33 members of 39 Canadian for increased CAF assistance on July 17. A Brigade Group arrived in Williams Lake from contingent of 225 Canadian Army soldiers Chilliwack. These reserve soldiers, primarily from Edmonton Garrison conducted a two- from regiments in the lower mainland, will A convoy of BC Hydro trucks pass a vehicle control point manned by day road move to Williams Lake.
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