1 December / Décembre 2020 Vol. 54, No. 12

Recognizing the Contributions of Aerospace Controllers and Aerospace Control Operators Reconnaître les contributions des contrôleurs aérospatiaux et des opérateurs – Contrôle aérospatial Article by: Captain Leah Pierce, Public Affairs 22 / North Bay was the fitting location for the unveiling of the new heraldic design that changed Airborne Warning And Control System (AWACS) qualified Aerospace Controllers (AEC) and Aerospace Control Operators (AC Ops) flight crew specialty badges to an outstretched aircrew flying badge. With plenty of Aerospace Controllers and Operators, 22 Wing is home to the Canadian Air Defence Sector, which conducts the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) mission 24/7, and is housed in the Sergeant (Sgt) David L. Pitcher Building. Referred to as the DLP, the operations building is named after Sgt Pitcher, an Aerospace Control Operator posted to North Bay during his 15-year career in the RCAF, whom perished 25 years ago with 23 other souls (22 United States Air Force and another members) on September 22nd, 1995, in an AWACS shortly after takeoff from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, United States, during a NORAD training exercise. On Friday, October 23rd, 2020, during his visit to 22 Wing, Lieutenant-General A.D. Meinzinger, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), along with his command team partner, Chief Warrant Officer J.R.D. Gaudreault, RCAF Chief, bestow the new wing badges to qualified members of the AEC and AC Op trades. “As the RCAF has moved forward, we have come to realize that the extent of duties being performed by these aviators far exceeds those laid out or foreseen almost fifty years ago,” said Lieutenant-General Al Meinzinger, Commander RCAF. “Many current personnel have more than 1000 flying hours, and have participated in multiple combat operations. We want to recognize their airborne operational aircrew responsibilities to conduct global AWACS operations in ever increasingly complex combat environments. This badge allows us to do that.” No stranger to personal sacrifice in the name of service, and some with over 1000 flying hours, AECs and AC Ops who participate in combat operations and training exercises are finally being recognized for their airborne operational aircrew responsibilities with the aircrew flying badge. When the AWACS positions were established in 1974, it was assumed that AECs and AC Ops in those positions did not directly contribute to the safe operation of the aircraft, which would justify an upswept wing-style aircrew flying badge. In addition, it was assumed they would only fly occasionally. Our understanding of their responsibilities has changed. The timing of the rebadging was also fitting as October 2020 marked the 80th anniversary of air defence operation in the RCAF. Editor’s Note: This article was made possible by the contributions of Emily Lindahl, Directorate Air Public Affairs ------Rédigé par : Capitaine Leah Pierce, Affaires publiques La 22e Escadre/Base des Forces canadiennes North Bay était l’endroit idéal pour le dévoilement des nouvelles armoiries qui ont transformé les insignes de spécialité de l’équipage de conduite des contrôleurs aérospatiaux (C AERO) et des opérateurs – Contrôle aérospatial (Op C AERO) qualifiés pour le système aéroporté d’alerte et de contrôle (AWACS) en un l’ARC, et son partenaire de l’équipe de commandement, cumulent plus de 1 000 heures de vol. L’insigne de vol insigne de vol du personnel navigant élargi. l’adjudantchef J.R.D. Gaudreault, chef de l’ARC, ont remis du personnel navigant permet de récompenser ceux qui les nouveaux insignes d’escadre aux membres qualifiés des participent aux opérations de combat et aux exercices De nombreux opérateurs et contrôleurs aérospatiaux sont groupes professionnels C AERO et Op C AERO. d’entraînement pour leurs responsabilités au sein du affectés à la 22e Escadre, qui est la base d’attache du Secteur personnel navigant des opérations aéroportées. de la défense aérienne du . Celui-ci dirige la mission du [Traduction] « À mesure que l’ARC a évolué, nous nous Commandement de la défense aérospatiale de l’Amérique du sommes rendu compte que l’étendue des tâches accomplies Lorsque les postes AWACS ont été créés en 1974, on a Nord (NORAD) 24 heures sur 24, 7 jours sur 7, et se trouve dans par ces aviateurs dépassait de loin celles qui étaient supposé que les C AERO et les Op C AERO occupant l’édifice Sergent David L. Pitcher. Ce bâtiment des opérations énoncées ou prévues il y a près de cinquante ans », a ces postes ne contribuaient pas directement au bon porte le nom du Sgt Pitcher, un opérateur – Contrôle aérospatial déclaré le lieutenant-général Al Meinzinger, commandant fonctionnement de l’aéronef, ce qui justifierait un insigne affecté à North Bay pendant ses 15 ans de carrière dans l’Aviation de l’ARC. « De nombreux membres du personnel actuel de vol du personnel navigant en forme d’ailes profilées. En royale canadienne (ARC), qui a péri le 22 septembre 1995 avec comptent plus de 1 000 heures de vol et ont participé à de outre, ils ne devaient voler qu’occasionnellement. Notre 23 autres personnes (22 membres de la United States Air Force multiples opérations de combat. Nous voulons souligner compréhension de leurs responsabilités a changé. et un autre membre de l’ARC) lorsque l’AWACS à bord duquel les responsabilités du personnel navigant des opérations Le moment du changement d’insigne était également ils se trouvaient s’est écrasé peu de temps après le décollage aéroportées pour mener des opérations AWACS mondiales opportun, puisqu’octobre 2020 marquait le 80e anniversaire de la base aérienne d’Elmendorf, en Alaska (États-Unis), dans dans des environnements de combat toujours plus des opérations de défense aérienne de l’ARC. le cadre d’un exercice d’entraînement du NORAD. complexes. Cet insigne nous permet de le faire ». Note de la rédaction : Cet article a été rendu possible Le vendredi 23 octobre 2020, lors de sa visite à la 22e Escadre, Les C AERO et les Op C AERO connaissent bien les grâce à la contribution d’Emily Lindahl, Direction – Affaires le lieutenantgénéral A.D. Meinzinger, commandant de sacrifices personnels au nom du service et certains publiques (Air). 2 The Shield / le Bouclier December / Décembre

Commander’s Corner / Le mot du commandant Military Holiday Tradition member appointed as CO for the day. le dîner, le servent et divertissent les membres subalternes The annual Christmas dinner is a Specific traditions during the holiday season can vary avec des chansons et de la comédie. À la fin du dîner, les Canadian military tradition held in amongst environments and units in the CAF. For example, in membres subalternes ont la chance de se détendre pendant December where junior members the , Christmas lights and decorations que leurs supérieurs débarrassent les tables et rangent le tout. are served by their superiors. This have been used to decorate trees, streets, buildings, and a Selon une autre tradition, le plus jeune membre prend dinner is an occasion for the officers, ship’s yardarms. In some cases there are competitions to la place du commandant pour la journée. Souvent, pour warrant officers, and senior non- see who has the best decorations. marquer le changement de poste, le commandant échange commissioned members to show Tradition also has a table for the Fallen Comrades. The table, sa tunique et son insigne de grade avec le membre le plus their appreciation to their sailors, which is also present at military mess dinners, is covered in jeune. Ce dernier devient alors le commandant honoraire du soldiers, and aviators for their hard a white table cloth, symbolizing the purity of our comrades’ jour, ce qui lui permet de donner des ordres à ses supérieurs Chief Warrant Officer work during the past year. intentions when they responded to their nation’s call to et à l’unité dans son ensemble. Pendant ces célébrations, Debbie Martens, 22 The origin of this custom cannot be arms. The rose represents the families and loved ones who les ordres sont donnés pour susciter la bonne humeur. Wing Chief Warrant traced to any specific time period, continue to keep the faith by recalling their sacrifices. The Certaines unités ont aussi la coutume selon laquelle le Officer however it has become a ‘standard’ red ribbon around the vase signifies determination to give membre subalterne le plus vieux échange sa tunique et son practice since the 18th century. Before the introduction of body and soul for a just cause. The slice of lemon and salt grade avec l’adjudant-chef. Cette version plus récente est mechanization and sophisticated systems of logistics in the on the plate is a reminder of the bitterness of battle and the représentative de l’importante position qu’occupe l’Adjudant- 20th century, enlisted personnel occupied much of their time tears of the families left in mourning. chef dans l’unité pour appliquer la discipline et conseiller in tedious routine. In an effort to boost morale, and to show Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s dinner will be le commandant. Ce membre subalterne est alors chargé general appreciation for the , officers took it upon hosted differently. Stay tuned for details. d’appliquer les ordres amusants du membre subalterne themselves to organize celebrations for the enlisted ranks. nommé commandant du jour. ------The (CAF) of today continue this Les traditions précises de chaque unité pendant le temps des practice of role reversal in terms of minor privileges and Traditions militaires du temps des fêtes fêtes peuvent varier entre les environnements et les unités in the spirit of good cheer. Officers, warrant officers, and Le dîner de Noël annuel est une tradition militaire qui a lieu des FAC. Par exemple, dans la Marine royale canadienne, senior non-commissioned officers organize the dinner; they en décembre, pendant laquelle les membres subalternes on utilise des lumières et des décorations de Noël pour serve it and also entertain the junior members with songs sont servis par leurs supérieurs. Ce dîner est l’occasion pour décorer les arbres, les rues, les immeubles et les vergues and skits. When the dinner is over, the junior members get les officiers, les adjudants et les militaires du rang supérieurs des navires. Dans certains cas, il y a même une rivalité pour a chance to relax while their superiors clean up. de montrer leur appréciation aux marins, aux soldats et aux voir qui a les plus belles décorations. Another custom practiced is having the youngest member aviateurs pour avoir bien travaillé pendant la dernière année. Parmi nos traditions, nous comptons aussi la table en switch places with the Commanding Officer (CO) for the Il n’est pas possible de retracer l’origine précise de cette hommage aux camarades tombés au champ d’honneur. La day. To mark the change of position, CO’s frequently switch tradition, mais nous savons qu’elle est devenue une pratique table, présente aussi pendant les dîners régimentaires, est tunics and ranks with the youngest member. This young courante pendant le XVIIIe siècle. Avant l’arrivée de la recouverte d’une nappe blanche, qui symbolise la pureté member then becomes the Honorary Commanding Officer mécanisation et des systèmes sophistiqués de logistique des intentions de nos camarades qui ont répondu à l’appel for the day, allowing them to issue orders to their superiors au XXe siècle, les troupes étaient surtout occupées par des aux armes du pays. La rose représente les familles et les and the unit as a whole. During these festive times, orders tâches fastidieuses. Dans le but de remonter le moral de êtres chers qui gardent la foi, rappelant leur sacrifice. Le are issued in a playful way. leurs subalternes, et pour montrer de la reconnaissance à ruban rouge autour du vase signifie la volonté de se vouer In some units, there is also a custom for the eldest junior leur endroit, les officiers ont pris l’initiative d’organiser des corps et âme à une juste cause. La tranche de citron et member to exchange tunics and ranks with the Chief Warrant célébrations pour les hommes du rang. le sel rappellent l’amertume du combat et les larmes des familles en deuil. Officer (CWO). A more recent innovation, this is indicative Les Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) d’aujourd’hui of the CWOs important position in a unit enforcing discipline poursuivent cette tradition d’inverser les rôles en termes de En raison de la pandémie de COVID-19, le dîner de cette and as an advisor to the CO. This junior member is then in privilèges mineurs, dans un esprit de jovialité. Les officiers, année aura lieu d’une manière différente. Restez à l’affût charge of enforcing the playful orders issued by the young les adjudants et les militaires du rang supérieurs organisent pour les détails. Twas the Night Before Christmas Holiday Shopping Takes Flight Found in ‘The Shield’ Article by: Bethany Aitchison, Curator By MCpl Phil McGrath, early 1980s. of the Canadian Forces Museum of T’was the night before Christmas and all through the SAGE, Aerospace Defence Not a person was moving, deep in the cage. Have you thought about what you’ll be getting Me in my uniform, the SD in his cap, that aviation enthusiast in your family for Had just settled down for a Christmas Eve nap. Christmas? The Canadian Forces Museum of When all of a sudden on my scope did appear Aerospace Defence has some great options Eight tiny blips, that looked like reindeer. for you! Show off your North Bay or RCAF It wasn’t a special, a bee or a yoke, pride, and support your local museum! Now I knew, that this was some kind of a joke. Want to share 22 Wing or NORAD swag with Grabbing my lightgun, I blasted with glee, your friends and family? We have lapel pins, But no action was taken, that’s when I called ID. magnets, coins, lanyards, and t-shirts that are “Hey boys”, I exclaimed, “what’s ya got over Prawn?” great at showing off North Bay or NORAD! “I think”, he said, “it looks like a fawn!” There are some great stocking stuffers, Hanging up the phone, I ran in a hurry, including aircraft pins, bookmarks, key To find the SD, in one heck of a fury, chains, airplane-themed playing cards and “What’s that!” He said with a pause, roundel decals (great for cars, laptops, “Sir, I think it’s Santa Claus!” guitar cases, and more!). For the younger “Santa Claus! I want the ASO! airplane fan, we have foam gliders, We’ve got to find out, I’ve got to know! paratroopers, pencil sharpeners, and Scramble the planes! Make a visual ID! bouncy balls, which are always a hit! Our Santa, ha! This I’ve got to see.” seasonal favourite is a piece of rock from So when the fighters had intercepted this blip in the sky, the Underground Complex with a fun poem They were sitting their laughing, wondering why on it about how it’s a lump of coal! The SD would panic and not even pause Military aviation is what we love, and we’d love To send them up after Ol’ Santa Claus. to share it with you! Aviation t-shirts, RCAF ball So, it was the night before Christmas and all through the hole, hats and fun military-themed scented candles Everyone was trying, the SD to console, are always a hit, as are aircraft caricature art So to the SD, I saw with a pause, prints, or some non-issue versions of the brand “Sir, there really is a Santa Claus” new AWACS wings (great for souvenirs and Editor’s Note: Thank you to Bethany Aitchison, Curator Canadian Forces Museum of shadow boxes!). Aerospace Defence for providing an archive copy of Santa on the scope. To view a small selection of the items in our shop, visit www.aerospacedefence.ca/ shop, or call ahead at 705-494-2011 ext 2261 to visit the store in person! Please Hiring note that visitation is currently restricted to Serve part time. Join the Reserve Force Defence Team and family, but orders can REO opportunity: O-46558 also be taken over the phone for items that 22 Wing North Bay has a Class A position for a aren’t on the website. Instructor/Admin Assistant (Master ) Perform duties to include: Provide an organized The Shield ~ Le Bouclier and effective admin support to the Readiness 22 Wing North Bay, Hornell Heights, ON, P0H 1P0, [email protected], Training Flight. Track all course loading. 705-494-2011(2822) Fax: 705-494-6261, Read The Shield/Le Bouclier online at Produce all written military correspondence http://www.cg.cfpsa.ca/cg-pc/NorthBay/EN/InformationandFAQ/Newspapers/Pages/default.aspx for internal and external destinations; The Shield/Le Bouclier, is the unofficial newspaper of 22 Wing North Bay published monthly under the authority of Col M.E.J. HRMS and Monitor Mass on all successful Lachapelle, Wing Commander, in accordance with INTERIM CANADIAN FORCES NEWSPAPERS POLICY. The views and opinions expressed therein are not necessarily those of the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services/Staff of the course. Prepare and maintain schedules, Non Public Funds, Canadian Forces, the DND, the CAF, the Wing Commander or Shield staff. The editor reserves the right reports and returns to reject any editorial or advertising material. Please direct all comments to the Editor-in Chief. Circulation - 1,000 copies 22 Wing RCAF Reserve Flight Wing Commander: Col M.E.J. Lachapelle 705-494-6011 ext 2785 Editor-in-Chief : Capt L. Pierce, Public Affairs Officer Assistant Editor-in-Chief: Sgt R.K. Everitt, MCpl A.M.J. Royer, MCpl R. Braid, Cpl S.E. Segura and Pte E. Petrescue Managing Editor, Graphics/Production: Mr. M. Giddens Distribution: Mrs. D. MacDonald December / Décembre The Shield / le Bouclier 3 22 Wing Takes Part in Complex Virtual Exercise Article by: Captain Leah Pierce, Public Affairs within a state-of-the art command and control training centre, working alongside other Photos by: Corporal Robert Ouellette, members of the Royal Canadian Air Force who Imagery Technician made up the Control and Reporting Centre, From October 26 to November 5, 2020, while limiting travel outside Canada during the members of 22 Wing/Canadian Forces COVID-19 pandemic.” Base North Bay, home of the Canadian Air Colonel Mark Lachapelle, 22 Wing Defence Sector (CADS), took part in an Commander explained, “By hosting international synthetic exercise replicating members of an Air Support Operations battlefield operations. This is the third time Centre this year in the Mission Training that the exercise COALITION VIRTUAL Centre, we move even closer to simulating FLAG (CVF 21-1) has been executed from a fully functioning mission crew enabling 22 Wing, the second time from the new the next generation of Air Battle Managers Mission Training Centre (MTC). and Aerospace Control Operators to better Led by the United States Air Force, and in prepare to conduct the NORAD mission at its twentieth year, Ex CVF 21-1 includes home and deployed operations abroad.” forces from Australia, Canada and the In addition, members of 22 Wing were and takes place in a virtual augmented by members from 12e Escadron environment meant to prepare war fighters de radar (3 Wing Bagotville), and 42 Radar for combat situations. Squadron (4 Wing Cold Lake). New this year was the addition of an Air Exercise COALITION VIRTUAL FLAG is the Support Operations Centre to the MTC. “When largest and most complex virtual exercise planning Exercise COALITION VIRTUAL Members of the Air Support Operations Centre take part in Exercise COALITON VIRTUAL in which the RCAF participates, providing FLAG 21-1 from 22 Wing’s Mission Training Centre FLAG 21-1”, said Lieutenant-Colonel Olivier far-reaching training opportunities on various Maltais, Exercise COALITION VIRTUAL simulation systems for training purposes. FLAG 21-1 Air Support Operations Centre The training vignettes allows participants to Director, , “members of experience air, ground, maritime, space and the Canadian Air Support Operations Centre cyber defence operations by using simulations considered exercising in the Mission Training and virtual technology in a cost-effective Centre at 22 Wing as a win-win. It provided manner, and are geared towards tactical unit personnel with the opportunity to exercise objectives and the operational level.

Major Andrew Lunn conducts a mission debrief with members of 22 Wing augmented by Major Andrew Lunn (foreground), Mission Crew Commander for Exercise COALITION members from 12e Escadron de radar and 42 Radar Squadron VIRTUAL FLAG 21-1, discusses tactics with Captain Vanessa Larochelle-Meilleur. Talk the Talk Padre’s Corner – Advent: The Gift of Waiting Dear CCMS, I don’t feel comfortable talking reason, contact your local CCMS centre. The In the generation “now” of Patience – live life in smaller pieces and with my colleagues. They are constantly staff can provide relevant information to assist fast food and even faster not everything happens “now”; criticizing management and bickering with or refer you to another available resource, Internet, we can become Loss of Control – accept that your best laid one another. I think the workplace is toxic such as a Conflict Management Practitioner. impatient when told to wait. plans may change; and I don’t know what to do about it. This is especially true when Another option you might consider is enrolling told to wait for something Live in the Present; A good seventy-five percent of the conflicts in our Resolving Conflict Effectively course. and complaints that we see coming to the This course provides conflict theory that owed or expected. Compassion – know we have to live with Padre CCMS centre have to do with communication participants can then put into practice through the others around us; Henry Hoy, In the season of Advent, or a lack thereof. It doesn’t take much to create scenario-based learning. This is just one of our 22 Wing Christians around the Gratitude – being thankful for what you do conflict between colleagues: a joke made in valuable courses that provide participants with Chaplain world expectantly wait and have; bad taste, a criticism or comment directed at a an assortment of practical skill-sets that can be prepare for the celebration Humility – accept that you cannot fix person or group, or a misinterpretation of body used to assist with effective communication. of Jesus’s Nativity at Christmas, and His everything; and language that sends the wrong message. return at the Second Coming. To learn more, please contact your local Trust [in God] – your needs will be taken When you consider that we spend one-third CCMS office. For most of us, the days leading up to care of. of our lives in the workplace, it is obviously holiday block leave is a time of expectant Intranet: http://intranet.mil.ca/en/ better for both our physical and mental health organizations/vcds/iccm.page waiting and preparation. How will you It is ok to slow down and relax in the grace to work in a place where we can cultivate prepare and spend your time? Will this of God. This may help you enjoy the gifts http://intranet.mil.ca/fr/organisations/ professional relationships and communicate vcemd/gicp.page year be a “staycation” or a gathering that to come even more. You may also find a effectively and respectfully with each other. will need a little more planning? deeper appreciation for the blessings you Internet: Canada.ca/forces-conflict- already have. If you are having difficulty talking and management Often anxiety is connected to waiting. interacting with your colleagues for whatever Author Holly Whitcomb says that there are I know good things are coming our way Canada.ca/gestion-conflit-forces Seven Spiritual Gifts of Waiting (also book and “good things come to those who title) to help ease holiday stress: wait.” Happy Holidays! New 22 Wing Flight Safety Officer Written by: Capt Darren Comeau, through either the Directorate of Flight 22 Wing Flight Safety Officer Safety or Flight Greetings, I am the new Wing Flight Safety websites. What you will find is Safety Officer (WFSO) and am excited a hard-working group of Canadian to join the Flight Safety team here at Armed Forces professionals, 22 Wing. I am fortunate to have Warrant dedicated to the common essential Officer Danette Weyh with our team, as outcome of military operations: mission she will continue to serve as the WFSNCM. success. Flight Safety aids through developing resiliency and mitigating risks. I have to admit that I didn’t know much about Flight Safety until joining the program, which This is accomplished through two basic came as a surprise, considering I have been principles. in the RCAF for over 20 years and spent #1) Open, honest reporting – we want you most of that time in operations here at the to trust us with your honest recollections and Canadian Air Defence Sector (CADS). notes; this allows us to take the first step in the Our task over the coming months is to raise feedback loop of investigation and analysis. awareness of the Flight Safety program #2) Non-punitive program – we will never and to illustrate to you how critical it is to be involved in disciplinary actions or operations, not just for safety of flight, which is investigations, and will hold your report as its overall aim, but as a force multiplier. Flight confidential. Safety enables mission accomplishment. Please feel free to contact your unit Flight Safety I would encourage you to take full advantage representative, or me, at any point to report a of Flight Safety training opportunities and Flight Safety risk or occurrence, or to inquire to check out what Flight Safety has to offer as to how you can get involved with the team. 4 The Shield / le Bouclier December / Décembre

22 Wing Visited By VIPs 22 Wing rolled out the red carpet for two VIPs in the month of October. On Wed., Oct. 21st, 2020, Major-General Eric Kenny, Commander 1 Canadian Air Division and Canadian NORAD Region, visited 22 Wing North Bay to observe members of the Canadian Air Defence Sector (CADS) in action. Photo credit: Corporal Robert Ouellette

Maj Gregoire MWO Lachance

Colonel Mark Lachapelle (center) in discussion with Major- General Eric Kenny, (left), while Tech Sergeant Sheryl Ubando of the United States Air Force is taking a mission related call.

Maj Lunn MWO Lyons

Maj Banks MWO Bateman

Lieutenant-Colonel Joseph Oldford, Commanding Officer 21 Aerospace Control and Warning Squadron, discusses part of the action on screen with Major- General Eric Kenny.

Then on Friday, October 23rd, 2020, Lieutenant-General A.D. Meinzinger, Commander of the RCAF, along with Chief Warrant Officer J.R.D. Gaudreault, RCAF Chief, visited 22 Wing in order to present the newly approved Airborne Warning and Control System wings and meet some members of the wing. Capt Pipke WO McLean

BGen Boyle Capt Larochelle-Meilleur Sgt Carr

Col Lachapelle Capt Macdonald Sgt Mihichuk

Maj Lalonde Lt Arsenault Sgt Everitt

Maj McLaren MWO Martin MCpl Parker December / Décembre The Shield / le Bouclier 5 Acts of Remembrance (Left) Chippewa Banner: The students and staff of Chippewa Intermediate Secondary School presented a banner of remembrance to 22 Wing. The banner is currently hanging in the Sergeant David L. Pitcher Building breezeway, however, it will be rotated to a location near you soon. Along with the banner, the students produced a short video of appreciation saved at G:\22WingAll\Imagery\2020 In Review\11 November\Chippewa Intermediate Secondary School Remembers 2020 Photo credit: Sergeant Byron Graham, Unit Public Affairs Representative Candidate, Communications Information Services (Right) 22 Wing’s Aboriginal Advisory Group (AAG) and Wing Command team. The names of people in this photo (from left to right) are as follows: 1. Chief Warrant Officer Mistry, DB (21 Aerospace Control & Warning Squadron Chief Warrant Officer / Acting Wing Chief Warrant Officer). 2. Petty Officer 1st Class Tremblay JIL (Military Police Flight 2 IC/AAG Chair). 3. Corporal Ozawagosh, JS (Military Police Patroller / On Wednesday, November 11th, 2020, Colonel Mark AAG Co-Chair). 4. Colonel Lachapelle, MEJ Lachapelle, 22 Wing Commander, and Chief Warrant Officer ( 22 Wing North Bay, Wing Commander). 5. Debbie Martens, Wing Chief, represented 22 Wing at a small Corporal Bullfrog-Wabanonik, j ( 22 Wing North Bay Remembrance Day ceremony held at Memorial Park Imaging Technician). 6. Aviator Morgan, on First Avenue West. In the photo, Col Lachapelle addresses LK (Operational Support Squadron/ AAG veterans and local dignitaries as Eileen Viau, president of Branch Co-Chair). Photo credit: Corporal Robert 23 Royal Canadian Legion and mistress of ceremonies looks Ouellette, Imagery Technician on. Photo credit: Corporal Robert Ouellette, Imagery Technician 2020 CAF Sports Day By: Marc Desroches, Sports and Facilities Coordinator This year marked the 8th Annual CAF Sports Day, an event that is held at every Base and Wing across Canada and overseas. This is an annual event that I always look forward to (including my time at CFB Borden as a Fitness Instructor). This year, maybe, more than years past. This year, we were faced with the added challenge of providing a sports’ event, which is social by nature, in an environment that we hadn’t had to deal with, the COVID-19 pandemic. Having not only to present new spins on sports, but to do so with the safety of all the participants and staff that were present at the event. It was a challenge we happily took on! The event started with a virtual opening ceremony. Pre-recorded webinars were provided by 22 Wing PSP Health Promotion, on nutrition and injury prevention as it relates to sport. Three individual sports challenges took place throughout the day, in basketball free-throws, hockey accuracy shooting, and golf chipping challenge. A noon- hour pickleball tutorial and play, as well as two bike rides which turned into spin classes, due to weather, rounded out the list of sports activities. Overall, 76 individuals participated in the staggered events in what turned out to be a fun-filled day of sports. Thank you from PSP Sports Department! Shower and Locker Guide Health Promotion Presents: COVID 19 Guidelines Book your Unit / Section Briefing today! The showers and lockers at the Fitness and Wellness Centre opened on Thursday, November Most people know that .08 B.A.C is the legal limit for impaired 19th, with the following guidelines in place: The driving. Unfortunately, many people don’t understand how drinking Men’s and Women’s change rooms will continue various amounts and types of alcoholic beverages affects their operating at a restricted capacity of 10 people Blood Alcohol Concentration (B.A.C) or how long it takes their maximum. body to metabolize the alcohol after it has been consumed. Patrons are asked to limit the amount of time spent Intoxiclock® lets you input of the sex and weight for up to two people in the change rooms, and to only use these facilities at a time. After entering this information about each individual, when needed. Intoxiclock® lets you dynamically enter the amount of alcohol in a consumed drink, how quickly the drink is consumed in 1 second, Lockers: Lockers are for DAY USE ONLY. 15 minute or 30 minute increments, and the ability to add additional Only the designated lockers are to be used, and will drinks consumed over time. Once entered, this information is be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There rendered into easy to understand displays and graphs giving a is no guarantee/reservation of lockers personalized experience of their B.A.C. level and how long it would After use, the patron is to switch the magnetized take their body to return to a B.A.C. of 0.00. The law is clear. When sign to “USED” you’ve crossed the line may not be. Showers: Patrons must wear their own personal IMPORTANT: The Intoxiclock® does not give a member permission shower sandals in the shower area. NO BARE FEET. to drink. It does show members the risk of drinking. Impairment starts with the first drink. The low risk drinking guidelines should Patrons are to disinfect all touchpoints within the shower, always be used in conjunction with the Intoxiclock®. To book a using the spray provided, after use. Unit / Section briefing please contact: Health Promotion - Lucas Family Change room: The family change room (ext. 2350) or Trevor (ext. 2612). will operate at a capacity of one HOUSEHOLD maximum in the changeroom. NO LOCKERS are available in the family change room. Shower will be available for use Patrons must wear their own personal shower sandals in the shower area. NO BARE FEET. Patrons are to sanitize all touchpoints after use, including the shower, baby change table and sink counter. Disinfecting wipes to be provided. MFRC Contact Us - Please Note Emergency Child Care Military Family Resource Centre The North Bay MFRC is open for in-person Centre de Ressources pour les Familles des Militaires Emergency Child Care is open to all CF services Monday through Friday from 8:00 Please note, all MFRC programs are offered to CAF/USAF members, and USAF full time, part time, reservists, a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are still available to offer reservists and their families and 22 Wing civilian employees veterans transitioning due to medical issues support and provide virtual programming Pour des renseignements en français au sujet de nos programmes, and dependants of ill/injured/fallen members to families during this difficult time. composez le (705) 494-2011 poste 2053 whose Family Care Plan has failed. Follow our Facebook page, North Bay MFRC, If child care is needed for an emergency, a break to stay informed. from the kids while your spouse is away (length Please use the gmail addresses to contact of time does not matter) or a need for essential the MFRC staff as the Forces email accounts necessities when newly posted. We are here will not be regularly monitored. Thank you. to assist you. We have available screened Executive Director, Tessa Clermont, Emergency Child Care Providers on call. [email protected] If Emergency Child Care is required please Office Manager, Information & Referral contact Diane Sarrazin-Dubeau by email at Diane. and Employment Coordinator, [email protected] during regular MFRC Donat Roussy, hours (Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm). [email protected] After hours, please call the MCC Desk at 705- 494-2011 extension 6400 for a list of child care Business Administrator, providers. If this service is used through the Janet Baynton, MCC Desk after hours, please ensure that the [email protected] MFRC Emergency Child Care Coordinator Education and Volunteer Services Diane Sarrazin-Dubeau is aware the next Coordinator available business day. Pamela Lennips, [email protected] For more info please contact Diane by email [email protected] Personal Enrichment Program Youth And Teens Coordinator, Amanda Patenaude [email protected] We are working hard to provide virtual Deployment Support, Diane Sarrazin- programming for our Youth and Teens during Dubeau, [email protected] this difficult time. Please follow our Facebook Parent Support, Welcome page, North Bay MFRC, to stay informed. Services and Second Language For more information about the MFRC Youth Coordinator, Diane Sarrazin-Dubeau and Teen Programs, Find us on Instagram @ [email protected] nb_teencentre or contact the Child, Youth & Child, Youth and Teen Coordinator Teen Coordinator Shannon Mason by email Shannon Mason, at: [email protected] [email protected] Veteran Family Program Coordinators Carrie Gray, [email protected] Lennea Mckee, [email protected] Cell: 705-303-2578 Little Wings Childcare Centre Supervisor - Leanna Neault [email protected] Education Services

Interested in furthering your education? Whether you want to pursue local or continuing/ distance education or obtain your high school HELP WANTED! equivalency, we have information to assist you. The North Bay MFRC is looking for an The following resources are also available at Emergency Child Care Provider. The ideal the MFRC to assist you in your career planning: candidate must be willing to provide care when > college and university course needed during the day, evening and/or overnight calendars, including RMC hours to both children and young teens. > Distance and online education Hey Teens, are you interested in babysitting? opportunities (English & French) Add your name to our Child Care Registry > Information on funding your education for opportunities in babysitting. For more > Second Language Training: French & information please contact Diane Sarrazin- English – classroom & on-line Dubeau at [email protected] > Information on First Aid/CPR, WHMIS, Smart Serve courses Learn or Enhance Your A variety of scholarships and bursaries are available to families within the CF French This Winter! community at several colleges and universities Veteran Family Program throughout Canada. For detailed info visit: In partnership with LRDG (Language Research Development Group) you will learn French www.cafconnection.ca/National/Programs- When a CAF member makes the transition from the comfort of your home. The program Services/Adult-Learning.aspx. For more info from active service to Veteran status, their is divided into 15 modules which require an please contact Pamela Lennips by email at family does too. All programs and services average of 30-60 hours to complete each one. [email protected]. at the North Bay MFRC have been enhanced In addition, approximately ten hours of tutor to be inclusive of Veterans and their families. support is available for each module. LRDG New programs and services are also compares with the Canadian government’s available to help ease the transition. When ABC levels and participates in the Military Employment Services everything else is changing, we are with you Spousal Employment Network. every step of the way! If you believe you have the time to commit to Employment Services offers assistance and For more info please contact: Carrie Gray, this extensive course, please contact Diane Our Centre is integrated and provincially provides information and referrals for CF Veteran Family Program Coordinator, Sarrazin-Dubeau at Diane.northbaymfrc@ licensed with the Ontario Ministry of family members seeking employment. [email protected], or: gmail.ca prior to Friday December 18th. Education, to care for children between the Want to write a great résumé or dynamic Lennea Mckee, Veteran Family Program This course is available to CF, USAF and ages of 0 months to 12 years of age. With the cover letter? Contact your Employment Coordinator, Cell: 705-303-2578, veteran family dependants. support of various community agencies we Services Coordinator Donat Roussy by email [email protected] ensure that our “How Does Learning Happen” at: [email protected]. The curriculum prepares your child to develop following list of resources are also available Parent Support the social, emotional, and independent skills to assist you in your job search: Interested in becoming a needed for school entry. Board Member? As a mother and educator with a strong > Local Labour Market Information & Trends background in child development and We offer: > Referrals to employment resources in the Our MFRC Board of Directors currently advocating skills. I understand the time and - Full and part time child care community has an opening for a civilian from a military energy parenting takes. Our children can - Before and/or after school child care > Referrals to community employment family! If you’re the spouse or parent of a make us proud one minute and frustrate us - School Breaks, PD days, and Summer workshops and courses Jr-ranking enlisted CAF member who wants to no end the next. We think and worry about Mini Camps > Information on starting up and funding to get involved please consider requesting them all the time, whether they are 2 or 17. - Registered Drop-In program for military your own business an application. We strive to have balanced Confidential one on one support is available. dependents > Accreditation information representation from all parts of our community, Services can include: - Extended hours in the morning For the latest on updated employment resources, and are mandated to have 51% military family · Support in transitioning to child care/school - Priority access for military families online tools and info, please visit the employment members as Board Members. The Board is · Support in advocating for child care/ comprised of volunteers who are responsible for school support For more information about Little Wings page on the CAFconnection website. Go to: the governance of our organization. By joining · Referrals to community agencies programs or services please contact the LWCC www.cafconnection.ca/National/Programs- this Board you will learn how to set policies, help · Support in accessing funding Supervisor Leanna Neault at 705-494-2011 ext Services/Employment.aspx determine the needs of local military families, · Family Care Planning 2668/2060 or email Leanna.Neault@forces. Like us on Facebook at North Bay MFRC and make strategic plans - and much more! · Parent Support Group and workshops gc.ca or [email protected] find out the latest in free employment training, For further details, please email Tessa. For more information or if you would like to Visit our websites at www.CAFconnection.ca upcoming job fairs and job posting opportunities [email protected] to be put in touch with discuss your needs, please contact Diane or www.northbaymfrc.ca available to you in the North Bay community. the Board Development Committee Chair. by email at: [email protected] DecemberOctober / Décembre / Octobrea The Shield / le Bouclier 7

Hateful Conduct After watching the news one evening, The information is relayed to our Minister and a Capt uses his Instagram© account to down to the unit through the staff. post hateful remarks on the site of a local Is this kind of “off duty” online conduct « religious organization. immune » to DND/CAF sanctions? The Capt’s Instagram© account is « public What should happen next? », anyone clicking on his username above the comment is re-directed to his account, What if the Capt’s account did not identify which includes pictures of himself in uniform. him as a CAF member? A member of the public saves screenshots What if the Capt is a Class A Reservist? of both the post and the Capt’s account, and Editor’s Note: Look for the sends them to his Member of Parliament. answer in the January issue 7 Tricks to Conquer Your FORCE Evaluation in 2020 Do you feel that too? That tugging sensation Members of 51 Sqn Have a New Master Warrant Officer in your chest as you hear the words: “FORCE On Friday, October 16th, 2020, Master Warrant Officer (MWO) R.J. Almrud relinquished the Tests are starting back up again” hollered from your Unit CO. Worry sinks in. Anxiety position of 51 Aerospace Control & Warning (Operational Training) Squadron (AC&W(OT) Sqn) levels rise. Panic overtakes your mind. You Master Warrant Officer to MWO R. J. Martin. The change of appointment ceremony took place can’t help but think how hard it has been to in the Blue Room, Ayr Mess, live streamed via the Ayr Mess Facebook Page and was presided keep yourself active through the pandemic. over by Major Andrew Lunn, 51 AC&W (OT) Sqn Commanding Officer. Master Warrant Officer Fortunately, we have the perfect formula to R.J. Martin (foreground), Major Andrew Lunn (centre) and Master Warrant Officer R.J. Almrud. help you power your way through your next Photo credit: Corporal Robert Ouellette, Imagery Technician FORCE Evaluation using these few tricks: 1. Ready for rushes: With only 0.51 seconds Evaluator be your eyes. Focus yourself on 22 Wing is hiring a Hazmat Officer to complete, this first task requires speed and keeping the sandbags moving until you hear 22 Wing is hiring a Hazmat Officer for casual STATUS clearance. agility to make every second count as your the Evaluator yell “CLEAR!” Looking behind employment between now and 31 Mar 2021. rush to complete an 80m sprint while ducking you during this task not only takes your focus Asset skills/qualifications: for cover every 10m. One technique to shave away from the drag but unbalances your The Hazmat Officer is an integral position body and could cause you to trip, fall or lose to help maintain compliance with a number • WHMIS 2015; seconds off is to prop yourself up into a • Knowledge of the principles, methods, “ready stance” after every drop eliminating the momentum altogether. of environmental regulations and pollution practices and processes related to the the need to take extra steps before you turn 5. Book in advance: Setting a date in advance prevention programs on the Wing. The management of hazardous materials, to sprint to the next line. is another determinant to success. Scheduling position will assist in the administration, maintenance and management of the Wing including the applicable areas of chemistry, your FORCE Evaluation well in advance will 2. Lift with your legs: Challenging your hazardous materials management program. biology and physics, health and safety, allow you adequate time to physically and strength-endurance along with your cardio, the Hazardous materials management is governed methods of containment, transportation, mentally prepare yourself for your Evaluation. sandbag lift task requires you to finish 30 lifts by a myriad of Acts and laws at the federal, disposal, and emergency procedures; and in under 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Proper 6. Practice makes perfect: FORCE Prep provincial and municipal level. These laws • Knowledge of the government hazmat lifting mechanics is key on this one. Lift the is a group fitness class that is focused on and their associated regulations govern every legislation and regulations, and the policies bags with your legs and hips. Bend your knees improving your scores in preparation for your aspect of the lifecycle of hazardous materials of the department, other government from production to destruction. as you squat down and power through your FORCE Evaluation. Using high-intensity departments and agencies and levels of lower body, rather than using your arms, to interval training, this class will challenge Essential skills: government governing the management of get the bag up and on target. If needed, place the movements of the FORCE Evaluation • English communication skills; hazardous materials. the sandbag on your knee and use your knee Drop-in every Thursday at Noon. • Proficiency in Microsoft office; to help lift the bag higher before pressing it to If interested, please contact Shannon Roy, 7. Ask for help: Our Fitness and Sports • Ability to read, comprehend and interpret Wing Environment Officer, by phone or email: the wall – just make sure both your feet are on Instructors are available at your convenience legislative requirements; and Tel: 705-494-2011 Ext 2297 / Cell: 705-492- the ground as the sandbag hits. to help prepare you for your next FORCE • Must have or obtain RELIABILITY 3478 / [email protected] . 3. Pace your shuttles: This task measures Evaluation. They can offer additional tips and your cardiovascular endurance while you tricks, personalized fitness programming and alternate carrying a sandbag and running in personal training tailored to your individual 40m intervals for a total distance of 400m. In needs to guarantee your success. You order to complete this task in under 5 minutes can also check out dfit.ca for other fitness and 21 seconds, take a lesson from the tortoise programming ideas. and the hare - slow but steady wins this race. Sure, at some point we all dread the FORCE Pace yourself at a steady and consistent speed Evaluation. Every year we get suckered into to control your heart rate and breathing rate to completing this thing – PSP included. But accomplish this task with ease. listen… Now that you know some the secrets 4. Don’t look back: Dragging 180 pounds to beating your previous FORCE Evaluation of sandbags across the floor is no simple scores, it’s time to take action. Now is our task. The key take away: do not look back! chance to prove to 2020 that nothing will get Bend your knees to get your center of gravity in our way by overcoming the challenges that low and look straight ahead. Once you we have faced and using this motivation as start moving those bags, let your FORCE our driving FORCE for success.

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Mission Support Recognizes Outstanding Contributions to the Squadron Article by: Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Craig Adamson, of MSS who were coin recipients: CAD Division CWO Coin; and Master Sergeant (United Mission Support Squadron CWO From the Replenishment and Engineering Flight: States Air Force) T.C. Asia was presented the 22 Wing Commander Coin. Photo credit: Corporal Robert Ouellette, Imagery Sergeant E.E. Doxsee was presented the Commander of Technician the RCAF coin; From the Comptroller Flight, Aviator M.W. Lewis was presented the 22 Wing Commander Coin One of the greatest rewards of being a leader is having the Mr. J.C. O’Leary was presented the RCAF CWO coin; and ability to influence the institution, personnel and processes On behalf of the MSS Commanding Officer, Lieutenant- within the organization. One way Mission Support Squadron Private B.R.A. Farkas was presented the 22 Wing CWO Coin Colonel J.A. Roper and myself, we extend our (MSS) has been able to do this lately was by recognizing From the Administration Flight, J.M. sincere congratulations to all of the recipients. The some of our key contributors within the Squadron lines. Maitland was presented the 1 CAD Commanders Coin. professionalism, dedication and mission focused attitude Recognition is awarded to members who have performed you have displayed reflects well on the squadron, 22 From the Communications and Information Services their duties above and beyond expectations of normal Wing and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Continue (CIS) Flight: duty. Within MSS, a multitude of members have recently the great work, leaning forward and ensuring the daily been recognized for doing just that. As a result of visits to Warrant Officer M.J.C. Mailloux was presented the 1 business happens in support of operations. 22 Wing by Lieutenant-General A.D. Meinzinger, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and the RCAF CWO, CWO J.R.D. Gaudreault as well as the Commander 1 Canadian Air Division (CAD), Major-General E.J. Kenny, and the 1 CAD CWO, CWO J-C Parent, supervisors had the opportunity to write up the accomplishments of their subordinates for coins to be presented from these senior RCAF leaders. With so many nominations and great quality submissions, the 22 Wing Commander, Colonel M.E.J. Lachapelle and 22 Wing CWO, CWO D.L. Martens extended their gratitude by presenting coins as well. I would like to highlight some of the great members

Warrant Officer Martin Mailloux Master Sergeant (United States Air Force) Tyrone Asia

MCpl Maitland. Photo Credit: Private Ephriam Petrescue, 22 Wing HR Administration Non- commissioned member. Aviator Marc Lewis Private Brandon Farkas

On the Scope with Mr. Craig O’Leary Article by: Master Sailor David Lescombe, 22 Wing Foods Unit Public Affairs Representative Candidate 22 Wing Foods would like to highlight the amazing efforts of one of its civilian staff. Mr. Craig O’Leary is a Prep Cook (FOS 3), who continually brings levity to the foods section. He is always in a positive mood and works above expectation, willing to lend a hand wherever possible, and is always contributing to the team’s needs outside of his daily duties. He often provides leadership and mentoring to the privates, assisting them in the completion of their QL 4 certification process. Throughout the current pandemic and during Operation LASER, Mr. O’Leary embraced the ever changing atmosphere and adapted very quickly to the delivery style of the various menu items. When passing Due to the absence of two other senior Non-Commissioned Members, Sergeant (Sgt) Eric on his years of experience and vast trade Doxsee continues to demonstrate outstanding leadership in charge of the kitchen, food knowledge during luncheons and special (left to right) Mr O’Leary and Chief Warrant services and rations. His selfless dedication ensures that all members of 22 Wing including events, Mr. O’Leary ensures the junior Officer J.R.D. Gaudreault, Royal Canadian Air dining-in members, kitchen staff and living-in members receive the highest quality of service. cooks use proper techniques, providing Force Chief. Photo credit: Aviator Mina Shehata Sgt Doxsee is very well respected and the glue holding the kitchen together, demonstrating guidance, direction, and offering advice on: superb leadership and is well deserving of the Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force coin. menu items, set ups and cooking techniques VIP lunches including for the Commander (left to right) Sergeant Eric Doxsee, 22 Wing Foods, and Lieutenant-General Al Meinzinger, allowing the functions to be accomplished of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Commander RCAF. Photo credit: Aviator Mina Shehata in the most successful way possible with Lieutenant-General Al Meinzinger. For his an emphasis on team work. Through these efforts Mr. O’Leary was recently presented efforts he ensured the success of multiple the RCAF Chief Warrant Officer coin.

Back-to-Back Promotions for Newly Appointed 22 Wing Public Affairs Officer On Tuesday, November 17th, 2020, Christopher Dubé, 22 Wing Public Affairs Officer (WPAO), received not one but two promotions. Lieutenant-Colonel John Roper, Mission Support Squadron Commanding Officer, first promoted the recent graduate of the Basic Public Affairs Officer Course to the rank of lieutenant. Then, Lieutenant Dubé was promoted to the rank of On Monday, October 5th, 2020, Lieutenant-Colonel Matthew Slusher (left), Detachment 2, First captain with his wife Kaitlin De Graaf, Adrian and Aksel Dubé looking on. The 22 WPAO is Air Force Commander (United States Air Force) and Operations Support Squadron Commanding also the Wing Imagery Officer responsible for three Imagery Technicians. BZ to Chris!! Officer, promoted James Fogg to the rank of Second Lieutenant. Photo credit: Aviator Rina Tse, Photo credit: Master Corporal Alana Morin, 22 Wing Imagery Technician Operations Support Squadron Unit Public Affairs Representative Candidate.