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A holiday tradition played out again this year when the base opened its doors last week and united veterans with Junior Ranks personnel for a festive meal. Part of the tradition included the Base Commander (Capt(N) Jason Boyd) and the most junior member of the day (Private Vallee) switching ranks, carving the turkey and making the egg nog. See more photos on page 6.

Photo by Leading Seaman Ogle, MARPAC Imaging Services 2 • LOOKOUT December 11, 2017 comes early for HMCS Calgary and school children Peter Mallett tors during lunch. Staff Writer The party culminated with a visit from ‘Jolly Old’ HERE were presents himself. to open, food, carol- Santa’s surprise Ting and plenty of holi- visit came just after day cheer to go around as a lunch; as the chil- group of area school children dren began to sing boarded HMCS Calgary Christmas carols, for the ship’s 32nd annual the jingling of his Children’s Christmas Party. sleigh bells could Approximately 25 deserv- be heard approach- ing the galley. ing students from six area elementary schools, along didn’t arrive at the with teachers and Esquimalt party empty handed. Lions Club volunteers, He brought an over- attended the Dec. 5 party sized sack of presents aboard the Royal Canadian to distribute, much to the Navy (RCN) frigate. delight of the young party Festivities included a tour goers. of warship led by Master The Christmas Party “It was plain to see the Seaman Rene Pittet, a fire- included invitees from party had a positive impact fighting demonstration, Macaulay, View Royal, on the students again this -decorating Craigflower, George Jay, year,” said Driemel. “When workshop, followed by lunch Tillicum and Vic West the kids left their schools for in the ship’s galley. HMCS Elementary Schools. Retired the bus ride to the ship they Regina’s mascot Gunner even firefighter and Lions Club were quiet and reserved; popped by for a visit with the member Daryl Driemel however, we noticed a big children. helped facilitate this year’s change on the way back Cdr Blair Saltel, Calgary visit and said the goal was to home as they were openly Photos by Peter Mallett, Lookout Commanding Officer, provide a “safe and reward- engaging in conversation, stopped by to extend warm ing” experience aboard a laughing and smiling from Smiles and laughter were in abundance at the 32nd annual HMCS holiday greetings to the visi- RCN ship. ear to ear.” Calgary Christmas Party, Dec. 5. Twenty five deserving students from Victoria area elementary schools boarded the RCN warship for the fes- tive celebration facilitated by the Esquimalt Lions Club. Above: Santa Clause hands out a present to one delighted party goer. Inset: a young visitor proudly displays his present, a Ninjago Lego set. ENTER TO WIN $100 GIFT CARD! HURRY, ONLY UNTIL CHRISTMAS! WE ARE OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY UNTIL 7 P.M. Shop between 5 and 7 p.m. Monday to Friday for a chance to WIN A $100 GIFT CARD!

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As part of the yearly holiday tradition, Base Commander Capt(N) Jason Boyd exchanges ranks for the day with Private Gabriel Vallee during the Dec. 6 special Junior Ranks festive event. Hungry Junior Ranks members await their festive meal, hand-delivered by senior leadership. Junior Ranks and Veterans

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The next day he changed ranks with Ordinary Seaman Michaud Reasbeck, signing over his command for the day under the watchful eye of Chief Petty Officer First Class Gino Spinelli, Base Chief.

Veterans are served a turkey dinner with all the fixings from a currently serving member.

Current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces pose for a picture during the Dec. 6 dinner.

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A personalized dog tag that was handed out to all of the young visitors is proudly displayed. LS Edward Gates gives visitors a tour of PCT 62 bridge. Photos by Peter Mallett, Lookout Students discover navy life from the vantage of the sea Peter Mallett members have served in the navy a daily basis. It gives the sailors kids,” said MS Robicheau. “Being Several weeks ahead of the Staff Writer and it was really cool getting my onboard this patrol craft train- a father I know it’s hard to keep event, MS Robicheau organized own dog tags,” said a Grade six ing unit an ability to showcase a bunch of kid’s attention, but not a meeting with his crewmates to A typically blustery and rainy student from Dunsmuir Middle what we do on behalf of the with today’s event. I used to take gauge interest in hosting the stu- Pacific coast winter day didn’t School. “I know I want to be part Fleet and also teaches them what special education speech therapy dents and got a unanimous “full- dampen the spirits of area stu- of the navy someday, but am not ‘right’ looks like in terms of basic classes when I was a student grow- speed ahead”. MS Robicheau says dents who boarded an Orca-Class yet sure what I want to do for a seamanship.” ing up in Digby, N.S., and I know he and fellow Lions Club mem- patrol training boat for a day sail. job.” After their visit to the bridge, where some of these kids are com- bers are now hoping to make the Activities onboard included a the young visitors retired to the Sixteen special needs and spe- ing from.” day sail an annual tradition. full guided tour of the vessel, a ship’s mess for a lunch. Prior cial education students, ages 11 to demonstration of its maneuver- to their meal, Leading Seaman 13, from Victoria middle schools ability, a man-overboard exercise, Clayton Morrell, a Marine (Grades 6 to 8), were accompa- and an emergency firefighting Systems Engineer, presented each nied by five adult chaperones as demonstration. students with personalized dog they sailed the waters of Southern Lieutenant-Commander Todd tags and an RCN baseball hat to Vancouver Island aboard PCT 62 Bacon, Commanding Officer of commemorate their visit, which Moose. The Nov. 30 event was the vessel, welcomed his visitors proved to be a big hit. organized by the Esquimalt Lions to the bridge and showed off the Master Seaman Roger Club. ship’s instrumentation, watch Robicheau, a Marine Systems As heavy rains pelted down for operations, and the captain’s seat Engineer, helped organize the most of the day, and strong winds and helm. event with the Lion’s Club. He made for choppy seas, guests were “It was our duty and our plea- became the student’s ambassador given a taste of what life is like sure to have them here today,” said and tour guide for the day. aboard a navy training vessel. LCdr Bacon. “We truly enjoyed “We knocked it out of the park “I was really excited to be here taking them out to sea and show- and you can tell that by looking today because some of my family ing them what our sailors do on at the smiles on the faces of these

Students were given a chance to take the helm of the A student plots a course forward on the bridge using navigation equipment. Orca vessel. 8 • LOOKOUT December 11, 2017 December 11, 2017 LOOKOUT • 9 A holiday message

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S THE YEAR 2,200 Canadian Armed Forces teerism efforts in the local com- comes to a close, personnel and air assets assigned munity as well as our financial here in Maritime to Joint Task Force Pacific to sup- contribution. Forces Pacific, we all port provincial authorities dur- In retrospect, I’m sure you’ll rightly look forward ing the summer’s unprecedented agree that we can be justly proud toA celebrating the holiday season summer of wild fires. Recall this of our Defence Community and with our families and friends. Christmas, your role in helping our personal and collective con- In pausing for the holidays, ensure many British Columbians tributions to its past year’s suc- we can also all look back over are in their own homes this holi- cesses. And so, I want to thank the past year with great pride in day season. each and every one of you, both everything that we have accom- Reflect as well that we were Canadian Armed Forces mem- plished to deliver a truly spec- applauded for executing the bers and our civilian employees, tacular operational capability/ Pacific Command Chiefs of for the work you put in, this year output for Canada. Defence Conference brilliantly and every year, to uphold the Enabled and sustained by and then supporting the United standard of excellence that we world-class logistics and engi- Nations’ Peace Keeping Defence expect – a standard that through neering efforts by Base Logistics Ministerial Conference equally your hard work we routinely and FMF Cape Breton respec- well. exceed! Bravo Zulu. tively, Canadian Fleet Pacific Meanwhile, our NPTG team Of course, I need also recog- ships have once again demon- has been extremely busy train- nize and thank our families for strated excellence at sea - includ- ing about 1,400 sailors daily the love and commitment they ing in furnishing persistent while also advancing the Future show us every day. They keep us Canadian presence across Indo- Naval Training System - argu- supported, energized, and moti- Asia Pacific, in disrupting the ably the most critical element vated to serve our country to finances of transnational crimi- of the Royal Canadian Navy’s the best of our abilities. Without Captain (Navy) Jason Boyd and his family: wife Deborah, daughter Grace, and son Taylor. nals through drug busts off the current transformation - in such them, we simply could not serve

Photo by Master Corporal Carbe Orellana, MARPAC Imaging Services Photo by Master Corporal Carbe Orellana, MARPAC Eastern Pacific coasts of Central visible ways as in the roll-out of so well. For this, I salute their America, and here in our own MARTECH training. service and sacrifices. ITH THE HOLIDAY With all of the work going on inside our base, Our Defence Team people are our first waters too in Arctic deployments Likewise, Naval Reserve trans- Having accomplished so much season just around the it is important to acknowledge all the effort priority, so take this opportunity to reach and activities such as B.C.’s larg- formation has continued apace and endured so many sacrifices, corner, I would like to take that has gone into strengthening ties with the out to others, spend quality time with your est ever at-sea search and rescue having revised organizational you and your families all deserve this opportunity to thank community outside our fences. I am proud of families and friends, and celebrate the holidays exercise. structure and C2, implemented to enjoy a respite via a wonder- the whole Defence Team for how members from so many different units and in whatever way you see fit. You are an integral As well, HMCS Oriole com- a modern regenerative training ful holiday season this year! My Wall the perseverance and dedication you have organizations come together to participate in part of our group and your health and wellbeing pleted a challenging and highly regime and, delivered impressive wish for each of you, shipmates, displayed over the past year. events including everything from the Victoria is my number one concern. successful long distance deploy- expedited enrolment results in is that you’ll get exactly that in While I have only been Base Commander Pride Parade to the Defence Team Appreciation From my family to yours, I wish you a relaxing ment from Esquimalt through support of a long-term NavRes this Holiday Season. Enjoy the for a few short months, I know how hard all of Night. and fulfilling holiday period. I hope that you the Panama Canal to the Great growth plan. festive season. you work and believe that your efforts deserve Of special note is all the volunteering that come back in January replenished, re-energized, Lakes to participate in Canada Of course, while there’s much As you do, please do take the to be recognized. As 2017 comes to a close, it so many of you do, be it with a local sports and eager to take on all the challenges that a 150 celebrations. to be proud of in what we’ve time though to remember your is important that you take pride in all that you team or an organization such as HeroWork. new year brings. In addition, our Maritime done, there’s even more to be shipmates deployed around the have accomplished and look forward to what Participating in these events and giving back Have a safe and enjoyable holiday season and Tactical Operations Group and proud of in how we go about world and their families too - 2018 has to offer. to our community are crucial in educating our all the best in 2018! Naval Security Team deploy- being one of the nation’s best especially the Chicoutimi team Today, Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt is neighbours about what we do and establishing ments across the globe have employers. and family. engaged in a number of projects to make connections with our fellow Canadians. Jason Boyd been both ground-breaking and Driven by the watch-words Shipmates, my wife, Sabina the base more flexible and efficient for years CAF and DND members have always given Captain (N) successful. In all of this we’ve of six “ships,” we’ve made great and I, wish you and your fami- to come. Included among our endeavours is their utmost in this regard and I could not be Base Commander embraced and profited from our progress and remain absolutely lies a very Merry Christmas and the Esquimalt Harbour Remediation Project, happier with the results. “One Navy,” Regular and Reserve committed to ensuring that our Happy Holidays! which not only ensures that our harbour will With all of these projects and events on the Force, approach. workplaces - from deck plates Thank you for your service be cleaner and healthier for future generations, go, as well as our day-to-day requirements, it Further, HMCS Chicoutimi to shop floors to office cubi- successes in 2017. I am looking but is also uncovering a number of historical is not surprising that many of us find ourselves remains deployed - conduct- cles - are free of inappropriate forward to seeing you build on artifacts. These items tie us to those who came very busy at work. This is why I urge you all to ing the furthest deployment in behaviours while also champi- these good results with contin- before and ensure that we will never forget their find some time over this holiday period to relax VCS history and conducting the oning/celebrating diversity and ued success in 2018. service or sacrifices. and recharge your batteries. first Canadian submarine visit inclusion. Alongside this is the replacement of A and to Japan in more than half a Further, under CFB Esquimalt Season’s Greetings, B jetties and the ongoing construction at Fleet century. leadership we’ve refreshed and Rear-Admiral Art McDonald Maintenance Facility Cape Breton. All of We need be equally proud of revitalized our NDWCC effort - Commander Maritime Forces this means that CFB Esquimalt will remain our leadership of the more than celebrating our enormous volun- Pacific a busy place for the next several years, while guaranteeing us that we will have the tools and infrastructure necessary to support the fleet far into the foreseeable future.

A holiday message Rear-Admiral Art McDonald and his wife Sabina. from the Base Commander 10 • LOOKOUT December 11, 2017 Happy #ĕôҙtƍĺ

Photo by Peter Mallett, Lookout Invictus Games 2017 gold medal winner Lt(N) Krista Seguin is joined by Esquimalt Tritons’ Capt(N) Jason Boyd (right) and Comox Flyers’ MCpl Alex Coles for the ceremonial opening puck drop to commence the Men’s Pacific Region Hockey qualifier at the Wurtele Arena Dec. 4. We are a proud Military family and we Salute all who serve! - Sylvia Th istle-Miller Old Timer’s advance, men’s Phone: 250-656-1122 10299 McDonald Park Rd. Sidney, B.C. Visit TriangleRV.com Tritons eliminated last week Sales | Parts | Service | Financing | RV/Car Wash Excellence in service since 1956 Peter Mallett Tritons goaltender, Chief took a 4-0 second-period Staff Writer Petty Officer Second Class lead by scoring three of Ken Simoneau earned their goals in a span of 68 Esquimalt’s Old Timer’s series Most Valuable Player seconds despite a three-goal, Tritons hockey team (MVP) honours for allow- last-gasp rally by the Tritons advanced to the National ing just one goal over two late in the third period. Canadian Armed Forces games. Comox opened the series p{cific m{zd{ Championship Tournament Esquimalt now moves with a 4-3 win over the with a 2-0 series sweep of on to face the four other Tritons on Dec. 4, but M{zd{’s the Comox Silver Totems regional tournament win- Esquimalt then rallied for a ‡ in Pacific region qualifying ners in the national champi- 6-3 Game 2 win to force the YEAR END EVENT action last week. onship tournament at CFB tie breaker. The senior Tritons opened Borden, March 17 to 22, Master Corporal Alex WITH their best-of-three series at 2018. Coles, a forward with the Wurtele Arena with a 1-0 Esquimalt’s men’s Triton Flyers, earned series MVP win on Dec. 4 and then team were not as fortunate Honours. eliminated their Royal and suffered a 2-1 series This season’s Men’s 7-PASSENGER SEATING defeat to 19 Wing Comox championship tournament 2017 cx-9 GS Canadian Air Force rivals with a 4-1 win in Game 2 Flyers with a 4-3 Game 3 will also be hosted by CFB the next day. loss on Dec. 6. The Flyers Borden, March 3 to 8, 2018.

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Peter Mallett heard of his sexual relationship with a National Drug Staff Writer woman directly under his supervision Enforcement Team between August 2015 and September We want A former Royal Canadian Navy 2015. Commander at CFB Esquimalt pleaded He was removed from his position your information, guilty to engaging in an inappropriate immediately after being charged for relationship with a subordinate. breaching the National Defence Act. NOT YOUR NAME. The Dec. 4 court martial proceed- Two other charges were dropped. ings in Esquimalt ordered that Cdr Mensah first joined the Royal Completely anonymous. (Retired) Nord Mensah receive a severe Canadian Navy in 2000. He had reprimand and pay a fine of $2,500 in worked as a Sea Training Logistics instalments over five months. Officer in both Maritime Forces The former Base Logistics Officer Atlantic and Pacific and also as a pleaded guilty to the charge of Senior Fleet Logistics Officer and Conduct to the Prejudice of Good Special Operations Officer with Joint Order and Discipline after the court Task Force 2. SELECT YOUR OWN Standing court martial 5-VOLUME SET A standing court martial (SCM) c. Section 125(a) NDA - an offence has been ordered to try LS Kenidson punishable under section 125(a) of Derival, Naval Fleet School Pacific the National Defence Act, that is to 17 to Esquimalt. say, wilfully made a false entry in choose from! The SCM will take place at 9:30 a document made by him that was a.m. on April 9, 2018, in building N30. required for official purposes; and LS Derival has been charged with the d. Section 130 NDA - an offence following offences under the National punishable under section 130 of the Defence Act (NDA): National Defence Act, that is to say, a . Section 90 NDA - an offence uttering a forged document contrary punishable under section 90 of the to section 368(1) of the Criminal National Defence Act, that is to say, Code 3. absented himself without leave; Spectators are encouraged to attend. b. Section 90 NDA - an offence Military spectators are to wear the punishable under section 90 of the dress of the day and are to be seated National Defence Act, that is to say, by 0915 hrs. The trial will be con- absented himself without leave; ducted in English.

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Lt(N) Melissa J Kia Cdr Tessier is no stranger includes command tours MARPAC Public Affairs to breaking through barri- at sea from 2010-2013 Officer ers. At the age of five she with HMCS Nanaimo, and underwent major surgery to ashore, in the “stone frig- Commander Michele correct a hip defect she had ate” HMCS Griffon, a Naval Tessier was recognized Nov. struggled with since birth. Reserve Division (NRD) in 23 as one of Canada’s Most The medical procedure left Thunder Bay, Ontario. She Powerful Women: Top 100 her in a body cast for eight also served at Canadian Awards in Toronto. months, and afterwards she Fleet Pacific as Commander This award is presented had to learn to walk again. Coastal Forces Pacific, and “I guess I had to develop recently returned from her to female leaders whose BIKE RENTALS AVAILABLE efforts to succeed continue that perseverance to over- second trip to the Arctic with come obstacles from the the Canadian Coast Guard. to motivate others. Canadian Navy, she is deter- We give very beginning, and I guess I She is currently looking for- “Being the recipient of mined to have a continu- Military Discounts this award is an extremely never stopped,” she says. ward to her appointment as ing positive impact, and to humbling experience, and From an early age Cdr Commanding Officer of the help the sailors who work Vancouver one which I could have Tessier was interested in the new Arctic Offshore Patrol under her command grow Island’s only never imagined,” says Cdr structure and opportuni- Vessel HMCS Margaret as individuals. Tessier. “I feel very lucky to ties the navy offered. She Brooke in 2018. “The advice I would give & have done the things I have joined the Naval Reserves at “It wasn’t until I sailed in anyone looking to excel in in my career with the Royal HMCS Cabot following her the Arctic with Canadian their field is do what you are dealer Canadian Navy. I think I was undergraduate at Memorial Coast Guard this year that good at, and do what you at the right place at the right University in 1996. I really got an appreciation love. We are fortunate to 7ESTSHORE0ARKWAYsWWWSAVAGECYCLESCAs   time for a lot of them. “I went down to Cabot of what I was being given live and work in a country “It feels overwhelming to in St. John’s and decided to the privilege to do with my where anyone can become be a part of such a pres- give the navy a try. I never upcoming appointment in anything if they work hard tigious group of leaders; would have thought that Margaret Brooke. I am begin- at it. As the commander of especially when I compare giving it a try would lead ning to understand the isola- a ship, or in any position I myself to all the women me on a path to command tion, complexity of logistics, have served in, I have always who have been nominated at sea.” the beauty, and ultimately wanted the people I work with me, and the military The Top 100 Awards rec- the fragility of the Arctic. I with to succeed, and to Helping members who have received ognizes women who have also realize what an extreme know that I care. I think it’s it in the past. achieved high levels of honour it is to have the abil- important that as a leader, constituents “There are so many incred- excellence, and promotes ity to command a ship that I help them reach their with Federal ible people on this list; I’m that with determination will operate in this envi- potential, and celebrate with just a girl from Grand Bank and dedication opportu- ronment, because not many them when they achieve government who goes to Tim Horton’s nities increase for women Canadians will ever get to their goals. People first. programs and in my sweats every morning. when female leaders have see this part of our country.” There will always be a mis- I feel extremely honoured an impact at the highest As Cdr Tessier looks to sion, but without healthy, services. to be a part of this.” organizational levels. the future in a continued happy, informed people, the A native of Newfoundland, Cdr Tessier’s naval career leadership role in the Royal mission is unachievable.” Randall Garrison, MP BE SAFE AND PLAN AHEAD FOR A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON ESQUIMALT–SAANICH–SOOKE 2904 Tillicum Road, Victoria Cpl Dustin Renz It is a criminal offence to operate, It is important to be aware that Military Police Unit Esquimalt or be in care or control of, a motor even the morning after you have Monday–Thursday, 10am–4pm vehicle whether it is in motion or not consumed alcohol, you still may be 250-405-6550 The time of year is once again while your ability to operate the vehi- over the legal limit to operate a [email protected] upon us when we find our schedules cle is impaired by alcohol or drugs. motor vehicle. 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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is tax relief? What are Hardship and Risk Allowances? When will the new tax measures be implemented?

A1. As was announced in Strong, Secure, Engaged, CAF A2. The intent of the Hardship Allowance (HA) is to A3. Based on the Ways and means motion, the Canada members on deployed international operations do not compensate for the living conditions at a specific post. Revenue Agency and the Ministère du revenu du have to pay Canadian federal, provincial or territorial It is based on an assessment of how much harsher Québec have agreed to allow the immediate imple- income tax earned during the period of time they are and more difficult the living conditions are in-theatre mentation of these new measures, as announced by deployed. In the past, the decision on who qualified compared to the home base in Canada. There is also a both the Ministers of Finance and National Defence. for the relief was tied to the risk level associated with Hardship Bonus that is a percentage of the HA, and is This means Federal income tax will continue to be a mission. This new measure de-links tax relief from based on a member’s accumulated months of service deducted from the pay of the affected members (those hardship and risk allowances and increases the maxi- on operations. This rate fluctuates according to an whose missions were not previously considered tax mum amount of tax relief, up to the highest level of pay individual’s circumstances and previous operational exempt) while they are deployed. However, they will earned by a Lieutenant-Colonel (General Specification rotations. The intent of the Risk Allowance (RA) is to be able to claim the amount they are owed when they Officers – GSO) in the CAF. These new tax-relief mea- compensate for the risks associated with a specific post, file their tax return. sures aim to ensure all members of the CAF are treated and is based on the combination of both the probability equally and recognize the commitment CAF members of a hazard occurring and the severity of the hazard and their families make for the defence of Canada. should the CAF member be affected by it.

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Who will get the tax relief under the new legislation? What’s the process for CAF members to get the Will civilian members, such as Personnel Support money? Programs (PSP) staff and political advisors, who A4. All CAF members deployed on international oper- deploy to the same operations with military members ations named by the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) A5. CAF members affected by the new measure will receive the tax benefit? will receive the tax relief. The new measures will be be able to claim the amount they are owed on their tax implemented for the upcoming tax season, and will be return for the 2017 taxation year. The amount of theirr A6. ThThee ttaxax reliefrelief ononlyly aappliespplies ttoo memmembersbers ooff tthehe retroactive to January 1, 2017. This will be reflected total income that is tax exempt will be reflected onn Canadian Armed Forces and police officers deployed on the affected member’s T-4 or Relevé 1. Examples their T-4 (Box 43) or Relevé 1 (Box A-7). When theyy on international ooperations.perations. of such missions are: Operation IMPACT (CAF’s sup- file their income tax return, they will be entitled to a port to the Global Coalition against Daesh in Iraq and refund for the amount of income tax deducted dur-r- Syria) and Operation SOPRANO (CAF’s participation ing their deployment. As of 1 Jan 2018, CAF memberr in the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South deployed on eligible operations will not have incomee Sudan). Tax relief will also apply to those who are tax deducted, up to the highest level of pay earned byy temporarily assigned to a mission and are required for a Lieutenant-Colonel (General Specification Officerss the conduct and administration of the operations, such – GSO) for the period of time they are deployed. Thiss as Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs), Staff Inspection Visits will align them with those members on missions cur-r- (SIVs) or Technical Assistance Visits (TAVs). rently considered tax exempt. December 11, 2017 LOOKOUT CLASSIFIEDS • 15 &Real Estate

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