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22 Wing Cares during the COVID-19 pandemic La 22e Escadre apporte son aide à la communauté pendant la pandémie de la COVID-19 Article by: Captain Leah Pierce, Public Affairs Photo by: Master Corporal Alana Morin, Imagery Technician A global pandemic? Bitter temperatures? Over thirty members of 51 Aerospace Control & Warning (Operational Training) Squadron (51 AC&W (OT) Sqn) successfully challenged both the COVID-19 virus and cold weather during the 22 Wing Cares roadside stop held on Tuesday, December 8th! This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of hockey sticks was introduced to promote physical distancing when approaching motorists who donated cash. “A truly Canadian innovation,” explained -Colonel Andrew Lunn, Commanding Officer of 51 AC&W (OT) Sqn. In an effort to encourage contactless drop offs, motorists placed non-perishable food items in the trunks of their vehicles so that awaiting volunteers could remove the bags in a seamless, coordinated manner. With a full complement of instructors, students and staff in attendance asking motorists to give generously to the North Bay Food Bank, they collected $2 593.20 in donations and 767 lbs of food for a total of 3 360 lbs of food (1 dollar = 1 lb of food). The brain child of Tom Hedican, international renowned hockey coach, 51 AC&W (OT) Sqn’s Honorary Colonel emeritus and creator of Coach4Food in 2008, the program is now under the banner of My Team Cares and coordinated by Debbie and Heath Marson. 2020 marks a decade that 22 Wing has stepped up to support those in greatest need, providing almost 70 000 lbs of food in that time, showing North Bay how much we care. For more information on how you can be part of My Team Cares visit https://northbayfoodbank.ca/my-team-cares/ ------Une pandémie mondiale? Des températures glaciales? Plus de trente membres du 51e Escadron d’entraînement opérationnel de contrôle et d’alerte (Aérospatiale) (51 EEOCAA) ont affronté avec succès le virus de la COVID-19 et le temps froid pendant le barrage routier de la 22e Escadre qui a eu lieu le mardi 8 décembre 2020! Cette année, avec la pandémie de COVID-19, nous avons vu pour une première fois l’utilisation de bâtons de hockey pour On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, members of 51 Aerospace Control & Warning (Operational Training) Squadron, received respecter la distanciation physique afin de recueillir les fonds food and monetary donations from generous motorist during the 22 Wing Cares road-side stop along Airport Road in auprès des automobilistes. « Une innovation typiquement support of the North Bay Food Bank. canadienne, » explique le lieutenant-colonel Andrew Lunn, Le mardi 8 décembre 2020, des membres du 51e Escadron d’entraînement opérationnel de contrôle et d’alerte (Aérospatiale) commandant du 51 EEOCAA. Dans le but d’encourager le (51 EEOCAA) ont recueilli des dons en argent et en nourriture des généreux automobilistes pendant le barrage routier dépôt de denrées périssables sans contact, les automobilistes annuel de la 22e Escadre sur Airport Road en appui à la Banque alimentaire de North Bay. avaient placé les denrées dans le coffre de leur voiture, pour que les bénévoles sur place puissent les prendre d’une Le programme de barrage routier, une initiative de Tom apporte son soutien aux personnes qui en ont le plus besoin manière coordonnée et efficace. Grâce à la présence d’un dans le cadre de ce programme. Depuis 10 ans, l’Escadre a effectif complet d’instructeurs, de stagiaires et de personnel qui Hedican, entraîneur de hockey de renommé internationale, colonel honoraire émérite du 51 EEOACC et créateur de fourni près de 70 000 lb de nourriture, ce qui montre combien encourageaient les automobilistes à donner généreusement à l’Escadre se soucie du bien-être des citoyens de North Bay. la Banque alimentaire de North Bay, le 51 EEOACC a recueilli Coach4Food en 2008, fait maintenant partie de la bannière My 2 593,20 $ en don et 767 lb de nourriture, pour un total de Team Cares et est coordonné par Debbie et Heath Marson. Pour plus d’information sur comment faire partie de l’équipe My 3 360 lb de nourriture (1 dollar = 1 lb de nourriture). L’année 2020 marque la dixième année que la 22e Escadre Team Cares visitez https://northbayfoodbank.ca/my-team-cares/ North Bay Commissionaires at Jack Garland Airport and 22 Food Bank Donation Wing Raise 400 pounds in Food Donations Article and photo by: Martin Durkin bins, and were admittedly curious to see how much The 3rd annual food drive at the North Bay Jack we could raise during this pandemic, said Durkin. Garland Airport saw Commissionaires raise 400 “People came from everywhere and not only helped pounds for the local community. us surpass last year’s donations, but shattered the goal request, and for that, I will be forever grateful.” Since 2018, Jack Garland Airport has provided space allowing Commissionaires to raise donations during Those who donated include: clients/tenants from the Christmas season. For the second year in a 22 Wing and Jack Garland, as well Great Canadian row, Commissionaires from 22 Wing North Bay also Vending. The food will be distributed to various food contributed to the cause and, with help from their bank bins and soup kitchens in the local area. clients; sent 105 pounds over to the airport as part of the overall contribution. “Our sites are side-by-side, so joining forces makes sense,” said Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Site Supervisor Marta Hughes-Bernard of 22 Wing. Left to right as follows: Master Corporal (MCpl) Anthony McConnachie “Working together with our counter parts at the (Secretary 22 Wing Movie Club), Debbie Marson (Executive Director, North airport, is a great way to help the community we Bay Food Bank), MCpl Kory Owen (President 22 Wing Movie Club), MCpl serve as Commissionaires in North Bay.” Clint Thurston (Treasurer 22 Wing Movie Club), Last season, 160 pounds was donated between the Every year, the 22 Wing Movie Club sets aside 30% of their earnings in two sites to the food bank so, food drive organizer/ order to be able to make a donation to any charity of their choice. For Commissionaire site supervisor at Jack Garland 2020, with coronavirus causing many local businesses to close, we voted Airport Sergeant (Sgt) Martin Durkin, raised the to donate $1927.12 to the North Bay Food Bank in time for the holidays donation request hoping that 200 pounds could be to allow the North Bay Food Bank to buy what they lack to support the raised between the two sites for 2020. Katie Valiquette owner/operator of H.O.P.E’s many families in need. On December 8th, 2020, the 22 Wing Movie Club “Jack Garland was great again this year; they provided Kitchen stands with Cmre Martin Durkin inside happily made the donation to Debbie Marson, the Executive Director of the space, printed the advertising, provided donation Jack Garland Airport the North bay Food Bank. Photo Credit: Amy McConnachie. 2 The Shield / le Bouclier January / Janvier

Commander’s Corner / Le mot du commandant Diversity Awareness Another important historical date is January 15th 1929. l’imaginer, l’effet escompté ne s’est pas produit du jour au While 2020 was the year that we, in The birthday of a very influential spokesperson for civil lendemain. Environ 75 000 esclaves ont été émancipés North America, were heavily affected rights, Reverend and Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. In 1963 dans les régions de la Confédération où la US Army était by COVID-19, I don’t want to lose Reverend King gave one of his most famous speeches déjà présente. Mais il a fallu deux années de plus avant sight of the social injustices that from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial 100 years after the que le Congrès adopte le 13e Amendement le 31 janvier brought about widespread civil unrest Emancipation Proclamation, he proclaimed “Five score years 1865, alors que la guerre se poursuivant. Le 19 juin 1865 last year as well. Social injustices ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand, (d’où vient l’expression « Juneteenth »), un général de la US that have lots of other names like signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous Army est arrivé à Galveston, au Texas, pour annoncer que discrimination, racism, and hate. decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of la guerre était finie ainsi que l’esclavage. Puis finalement, Unlike COVID-19 this is not a short- Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering en décembre 1865, tout l’esclavage légal aux États-Unis Lieutenant-Colonel term problem; this is a centuries old injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night était aboli, avec l’appui du 13e Amendement. Matthew Slusher systemic problem which still exists. of captivity. But one hundred years later, we must face Problème réglé, dites-vous? Aucunement. Même si (United States Air the tragic fact that the Negro is still not free. One hundred January is a historically important l’amendement abolissait l’esclavage partout aux États- Force) Commanding years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the month regarding this topic. The Unis, les Afro-Américains, particulièrement dans le Sud, Officer Operations manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination.” Emancipation Proclamation became continuaient d’être victimes d’autres formes de travail Support Squadron US federal law back in January 1863. Even today in 2021, we must continue to promote diversity involontaire sous les « Black Codes », et devaient se It basically changed the legal status and inclusion through policy change, awareness, education, soumettre à la violence des suprémacistes blancs, à of more than 3.5 million enslaved African Americans in the and programs aimed at solutions. l’application sélective des droits et à de nombreuses autres secessionist Confederate states from enslaved to free. As ------inégalités. soon as a slave escaped the control of the Confederate Sensibilisation à la diversité Le 15 janvier 1929 est aussi une autre date historique government, either by running away across Union lines importante, le jour de naissance d’une personne très or through the advance of federal troops, the person was Même si 2020 est l’année où en Amérique du Nord, nous influente sur les droits civils, le révérend et docteur Martin permanently free. Ultimately, the Union victory brought the avons été grandement affectés par la COVID-19, je ne Luther King Jr. En 1963, le révérend King a prononcé l’un de proclamation into effect in all of the former Confederacy. veux pas perdre de vue les injustices sociales qui ont ses discours les plus célèbres des marches du Memorial de As you can imagine, the intended effects did not happen déclenché de vastes soulèvements populaires l’an dernier. Lincoln, cent ans après la Proclamation de l’émancipation. overnight. About 75,000 were immediately emancipated in Ces injustices sociales portent aussi d’autres noms comme Il a déclaré : « Il y a cent ans, un grand Américain, qui jette those regions of the Confederacy where the US Army was la discrimination, le racisme et la haine. Au contraire de la sur nous aujourd’hui son ombre symbolique, a signé la already in place. But it would take an additional two years COVID-19, les injustices sociales ne sont pas un problème Proclamation d’émancipation. Cet arrêté d’une importance until Congress passed the 13th Amendment on January à court terme; il s’agit plutôt d’un problème systémique vieux capitale venait porter la lumière, comme un phare d’espoir, 31, 1865, but the war was still on-going. On June, 19, 1865 de plusieurs siècles qui existe encore. aux millions d’esclaves Noirs, marqués par les flammes (which is where “Juneteenth” originates) a top US Army Janvier est un mois historiquement important à ce sujet. La d’une injustice foudroyante, et annonçait l’aube joyeuse General arrived in Galveston, Texas, to proclaim the war had Proclamation d’émancipation est devenue une loi américaine qui allait mettre fin à la longue nuit de la captivité. Mais un ended and so had slavery. And finally in December 1865, all en janvier 1863. Cette loi a changé le statut légal de plus siècle plus tard, nous devons faire le constat tragique que legal slavery in the United States was abolished, reinforced de 3,5 millions d’esclaves afro-américains dans les États les Noirs ne sont pas encore libres. Un siècle plus tard, la by the 13th Amendment. confédérés sécessionnistes, et leur a donné leur liberté. vie des Noirs reste entravée par la ségrégation et enchaînée Problem solved? No. Although the amendment abolished Dès qu’un esclave échappait au contrôle du gouvernement par la discrimination. » slavery throughout the United States, Black Americans, confédéré, soit en traversant les lignes de l’Union, ou par Même aujourd’hui en 2021, nous devons continuer particularly in the South, were subjected to other forms of l’avancement des troupes fédérales, la personne était libre d’encourager la diversité et l’inclusion au moyen de involuntary labor under the “Black Codes”, subjected to white à tout jamais. À la fin de la guerre, la victoire de l’Union changements dans les politiques, de la sensibilisation, de supremacist violence, selective enforcement of statutes, and a fait entrer en vigueur la Proclamation sur le territoire l’éducation et de programmes visant des solutions. many other inequalities. de l’ancienne Confédération. Comme vous pouvez vous CAF Museums Across the Country Article by: Bethany Aitchison, Clothes Dryer Safety Curator Canadian Forces Wing Fire Chief Museum of Aerospace Our dryers are working overtime back inside, inspect the flexible Defence drying snow pants, sweaters, dryer duct exhaust, it usually is Military history has a prominent gloves and mitts. Did you know attached with small clamps and if location in ’s cultural that in Canada 92% of dryers you remove these clamps check memory. This is demonstrated have the highest probability of the tube for lint build up and or by the dedication across the appliance fire inside your home? damage. Cracks or holes, can country to keep military history What can cause a clothes dryer be replaced or repaired using alive by the 70 Canadian Armed to catch fire? Your dryer’s lint trap approved duct work insulation Forces (CAF) museums from captures most of the material tape to repair. Lint build-up can all three services. There are but pieces can escape through Sergeant raise the temperature in the drum also many museums across the vent or can get stuck inside Andrew Graham and cause a fire. So give the the country that do not fall the machinery. This can lead to filter a really good vacuuming, under the auspices of the CAF, two problems: first, the lint can become getting under the dryer and behind. One but who are also dedicated to trapped inside the dryer and may reach of the most common mistakes people do the history. the heating element and could cause the is overfilling the dryer to “save” money but dryer to overheat or start a fire. that only stresses the dryer and can cause This group of museums the machine to overheat and shorten its life combined welcome over Start from outside your home, check span. Lastly always refer to manufactures 500,000 visitors in a typical the vent to make sure it’s clear of debris instructions and be smart, think safe. year. These museums can have and opens and closes properly. Once huge spaces and collections, such as the National Air Force Museum of Canada at 8 Wing, Trenton, or can be hidden in local armouries. such as these all across the country to NDWCC Reserved Parking Spot Raffle Most cities which have a military presence recognize Canada’s military contributions. Congratulations to the winners of the NDWCC Reserved Parking Spot Raffle . Also, thank have a museum, and some have multiple! Some of these treasures are right in your you to everyone who participated and supported the NDWCC. Many people do not know about these backyard! The Canadian Forces Museum Parking spot time period: 1 – 31 Jan 2020: museums but those who visit can be privy of Aerospace Defence has a wonderful WComd = Cpl Barrer to some truly unique and wonderful exhibits. collection, and is currently open to local These relatively small and low-key museums Defence Team members and their families, WCWO = MWO Come are home to Victoria Crosses, one-of-a-kind by appointment only. For more details, #1 = Capt Pierce war art and souvenirs and items of immense please call 705-494-2011 ext 2261 or e-mail national historical value. There are treasures us at [email protected] #2 = Maj Lawton #26 = MWO Martin US Thanksgiving #27 = TSgt Ubando 22 Wing North Bay wished our (USAF) counterparts a very #28 = Mrs Villeneuve happy Thanksgiving just days before November 26th, 2020. Due to the binational nature of the NORAD agreement, around 30 American personnel and another 60 American #67 = Capt El-Hayek dependants call North Bay home #68 = MCpl Chartrand in support of our shared mission to #69 = WO Oehlrich provide surveillance, identification, control, and warning for the defence The Shield ~ Le Bouclier of Canada and North America. To 22 Wing North Bay, Hornell Heights, ON, P0H 1P0, [email protected], recognize the sacrifice and dedication 705-494-2011(2822) Fax: 705-494-6261, Read The Shield/Le Bouclier online at of our USAF counterparts, Major http://www.cg.cfpsa.ca/cg-pc/NorthBay/EN/InformationandFAQ/Newspapers/Pages/default.aspx Mario Gregoire, Operations Support The Shield/Le Bouclier, is the unofficial newspaper of 22 Wing North Bay published monthly under the authority of Col M.E.J. Squadron Deputy Commanding Lachapelle, , 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 Officer, presented Senior Airman Non Public Funds, Canadian Forces, the DND, the CAF, the Wing Commander or Shield staff. The editor reserves the right Guadalupe Rodriguez with a turkey to reject any editorial or advertising material. Please direct all comments to the Editor-in Chief. Circulation - 1,000 copies to help him feel a little more at home Wing Commander: Col M.E.J. Lachapelle during the holiday. 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 Photo credit: Captain Christopher Managing Editor, Graphics/Production: Mr. M. Giddens Distribution Dubé, Wing Public Affairs Officer : Mrs. D. MacDonald January / Janvier The Shield / le Bouclier 3

MSS Corner - What’s New within Wing Foods On the Scope: Staff Sergeant Kevin F. Vigil Article by: Food Svcs cash paying members as only members Article and photo by: was here that he met his Photo by: Sgt Doxsee on rations were allowed to continue to Technical Sergeant wife and held positions on receive meals. At first, condiment boxes Benjamin Thompson, the Medical Evaluations and takeout meals were standard to every Detachment 2, First , Exceptional Family live-in member. From there, we were able Force Members Program, and Resource Management to slowly re-open to the 22 Wing Defence The younger of two brothers, Office. During the start of Team while continuing to adhere to capacity Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Kevin the COVID-19 pandemic, limitations. If you have been to the kitchen Vigil originates from Taos, SSgt Vigil was a crucial after re-opening, you might have noticed New Mexico, just south of the member of the Medical that new tables and chairs were bought in Colorado state border. This Staff Sergeant Kevin Vigil, the order to follow proper cleaning and sanitizing USAF Medical Liaison, stands Control Center where he small town kid raves about outlined medical capabilities procedures, as well as to allow proper social ready to assist the approximately the local Taos Ski Valley, a within the Oahu Hawaiian With the New Year comes new beginnings. distancing guidelines. We have also added 30 USAF personnel assigned to popular winter destination. Island in order to “Flatten Many changes have happened this past year social distancing stickers to the floors and SSgt Vigil enlisted in the 22 Wing, CFB North Bay. and that hasn’t stopped at the doorsteps of plexiglas along the steam line. We also the Curve” for infection rate. United States Air Force in SSgt Vigil and his family arrived to North Bay 22 Wing Kitchen. 2020 has been a difficult added the new method of payment of debit January 2015, and attended Basic Military and challenging one for all of us. We have in August 2020 to be the sole medical liaison and credit to be able to pay without using Training at Lackland Air Force Base (AFB), seen old colleagues go and new ones between the Canadian Forces Clinic and the cash. We look forward to seeing you as we Texas. After completion, SSgt Vigil headed to arrive at the kitchen. Petty Officer Second United States Air Force medical treatment also have new menu items available. Fort Sam Houston, TX for technical training Class Granter left at the end August and facility at Langley AFB, VA. After spending Our equipment within the kitchen has also before his first duty assignment at Incirlik Air was posted to . We the previous five years in warm climates, he seen an overhaul, with 22 Wing acquiring Base, Turkey. Just over a year after, SSgt have three new postings this year to report: is optimistic for what North Bay winters will Aviator (Avr) Shehata, who became a shift brand new combi convection ovens. We Vigil was off to his next station at Joint Base bring. SSgt Vigil has already proven a great cook, posted to the kitchen in the beginning have also added a new pizza oven, as well Pearl Harbor - Hickam AFB, Hawaii, where asset and we look forward to seeing what of July after finishing his Basic Training as replaced some of our deep fryers. We he was stationed for nearly four years. It superior support he can bring in the future. Qualification in St-Jean; our new IC of now have portable equipment to enhance Production, Master Sailor (MS) Lescombe, our mobility feeding when needed. posted in from Halifax in June; and finally, In 2021, the 22 Wing kitchen has many Advanced Tactical Data Links Avr Symes, currently finishing her QL3’s in goals that will elevate the diners overall Borden and arrived at the end of November. experience. We are currently in the planning Course Offered at 22 Wing We have also seen a shift in positions, with stages of designing a modern steam line Link 11, Link 22 and Beyond Line of MS Koshowski as the new IC of Rations. which will increase the aesthetic of the Sight protocols. It teaches resource Given the current state of the pandemic, many kitchen, and will also help increase diner allocation, and how to ensure that changes have occurred within the kitchen. flow. With all of this new equipment, our units are enabled for success on We have adapted with new COVID-19 overall goal here at 22 Wing Kitchen is to operations and exercises by having procedures and policies which changed how serve our community better. the capabilities that TDL provide to the battle space. we do things on a day-to-day basis. Some of 22 Wing Kitchen would like to thank our the first measures taken by the kitchen were community for all of their support and can’t The course is broken into three different to limit all public transactions. This included wait to see you in the New Year. performance objectives: 1. Establish the Information Exchange Padre’s Corner – The Epiphany Requirements based on the Operational Requirements and the Commanders There is a big reveal on 6 Churches) signals the end of the twelve Intent; January. Yes, the electoral days of Christmas. From the Greek word votes are counted in the U.S. for manifestation or revealing, Epiphany is 2. Plan a Multi-Link Architecture and for the presidential election. the big reveal of the divine in the world. Led Interface Design, and only by a star, the three Magi find Jesus and Article by: Warrant Officer Trevor Williamson Perhaps by the time you read 3. Allocate Platform Capacity in a Multi celebrate his birth. Photo by: Warrant Officer Jeffrey Leslie this, this has already come Data Link Network and Dynamic Network Padre to pass. Certainly it is big 2020 was a year to remember and many From 16 November to 11 December 2020, Management. Henry Hoy, news since 2020’s election soon hope to forget. The past year has given some of you may have noticed an influx The final evaluated activity involves the 22 Wing has been highly contested many of us time to reflect on what is truly of Army and Navy personnel around 22 Chaplain and our Canadian elections important. It has brought many people closer Wing. The reasoning behind this is that 51 presentation of a full decision brief where seem to lack such high profile as we spend more time together at home. Aerospace Control & Warning (Operational a formal tasking message must be drafted, drama that one cannot simply ignore. The Epiphany represents hope and great things Training) Squadron (51 AC&W (OT) Sqn) and the plan briefed to the wing command Americans must have chosen such an to come. 2021 will be a year of renewal as was this year’s host, on behalf of the Royal team for each of their respective exercises. auspicious date for good reason. we look forward to a more hopeful outlook. Canadian Air Force (RCAF), of the Tactical These briefs breakdown all the Network Participation Group requirements and In actual fact, the big reveal is the Epiphany, What will be revealed to you? Like the Magi, Data Link 300 Planners (TDL 300) course. let us go and see. The TDL 300 is the final stepping stone for required J series messages that all platforms a very important feast day for Christians. and end users at the higher headquarters “...the new creation has come: The old has members of the Celebrated in Western Churches on 6 must receive, as well as secondary and January (and 19 January for Eastern gone, the new is here!” (2 Cor 5:17) (CAF) who work Tactical Data Link and is the prerequisite to be loaded on a Joint tertiary courses of action in the event that Interface Control Officer course. The course key players experience equipment or Flight Safety Corner is very labor intensive and involves multiple network malfunctions, followed by an intense hours of study. The final product? The three question and answer period, concluding with From the Investigator / Type: Sleigh / The sleigh commander executed a takeoff groups plan a full data link architecture and the commander approving the plan. Location: North Pole / in limited visibility and did not transmit present a comprehensive decision brief to Date: 24 December 2020 his intentions before starting the takeoff One of the highlights during the TDL 300 the commander. So, you may be wondering gallop. The snowman was noticed after course was an Operations Room tour, Written by: Captain Vincent Pouliot- what is a TDL? initial acceleration and the takeoff was where the students not familiar with 22 Renaud; and Captain Dominic aborted immediately. The sleigh drifted Tactical Data Links are a communications Wing, NORAD or the Canadian Air Defence Appolloni, 15 Wing Moose Jaw as a result from the reindeers losing system that allows ground stations, aircraft, Sector (CADS), had the opportunity to see Instructor Pilots traction from excessive braking and the and ships to exchange tactical data at how Data Link is employed. CADS supports The accident flight was part of the snowman had to dash out of the way. Due to near instantaneous speeds. Through the , born from the tragedy annual Santa Claus worldwide gift delivery the slide, some of the cargo came loose from use of radios, computer networks, satellite of 9/11 and Tactical Data Links are a vital operations. The reindeer propelled sleigh the bag and was scattered across the runway. constellations and terrestrial data lines, part of the missions conducted, allowing all is used to ferry wrapped individual cargo operators are able to send and receive data NORAD partners to share data effectively. The North Pole Ground to households for holly, jolly purposes. across the globe allowing commanders to By introducing the students to this real- team was dispatched immediately following the share information to inform decision making, world illustration, it opens doors to greater The sleigh operates from an uncontrolled incident to assist with clean up and offer medical and command and control. interoperability with CADS that allow a greater prepared snow-surfaced runway at the North assistance. During their recovery efforts, they chance of success in future missions. Pole and is certified to land on unprepared discovered the loose cargo was damaged and These systems are complicated. Careful surfaces such as a variety of rooftops. had to be replaced. No injuries were sustained planning, consideration and thought needs As COVID awareness governs everything Weather was typical for mid-late December by any of the nine reindeer or the crew of the to be applied in order to make the system the wing does, running a national level with some low clouds and light snow, sleigh, however the snowman was treated for work effectively. The CAF has a series of course was no different. 51 AC&W (OT) which could lead to whiteout conditions. minor injury, hypothermia and frostbite. specialist courses that teaches how these Sqn configured Club 100, Ayr Mess, into a systems work together, as well as teaches temporary classroom, effectively running the The crew was used to operations in these The investigation found that the neck of the the planning considerations that are required course despite challenges in available space conditions which were perceived as normal. bag was improperly secured as a bow does in order to operate these systems. Instructors and computer connectivity. The instructors After a quick turnaround at the North Pole base not provide sufficient structural integrity for the with operational experience are required to and students displayed excellent adaptability of operations, the elves loaded the individually amount of cargo. The sleigh commander was teach the TDL 300 course from all elements, and perseverance ensuring that appropriate wrapped cargo on the sleigh for the next complacent regarding weather and runway and North Bay’s most recent course included COVID guidelines were effectively followed delivery run. The cargo was secured by a large conditions due to the routine of the operation instructors from , the red bag however the elves did not double-check and sense of urgency. The sleigh commander Throughout the month the students and Royal Canadian Artillery School, the Regional the knots holding the neck of the bag. The sleigh stated he was under higher pressure than augmenting instructors from the other Joint Operations Center (Atlantic), as well commander proceeded with pre-flight checks normal due to the timeline assigned to his elements put in a lot of time and effort to as members from 51 AC&W (OT) Sqn and and trotted to the runway threshold. operation, and deviated from the procedures ensure that the course criteria had been 21 Aerospace Control & Warning Squadron prescribed by his flight operations centre in met, and even more importantly developed At approximately the same time, a snowman - highlighting the breadth of knowledge and 22 Wing, North Bay. The investigation is now a network of fellow CAF members from the wandered onto the unprepared field due experience available to the students. to the lower visibility and unknowingly focusing on human factors. other elements to lean on for elemental Completion of the TDL 300 course is no easy proceeded onto the prepared surface. The Editor’s note: Thanks to Second Lieutenant specific TDL advice. Congratulations to all feat. It covers advanced data link planning field is not fenced since the North Pole Sophie Quemeneur, former OJT PAO at 22 the members on the course for their tireless topics, including fine technical detail on how population is scarce and most locals are Wing and now Acting Wing Public Affairs effort and for completing a very difficult and Tactical Data Links work, including Link 16, very familiar with the gift delivery operations. Officer at 15 Wing Moose Jaw very rewarding training opportunity. 4 The Shield / le Bouclier January / Janvier

Remembrance Day letters Moral and Welfare Flight Photo credit: Master Corporal Alana Morin, passengers were able to stand at the ramp from Ferris Glen Public School Imagery Technician door, hold onto the safety cargo net and take “To celebrate Remembrance Day this year at Ferris Glen Public School, 22 Wing North pictures while soaking in the winter scenery. Bay collaborated with faculty to create a pre-recorded Question and Answer video for the The 22 Wing Command team recognized entire school to watch as part of their Remembrance Day ceremonies. Students and faculty that due to the COVID-19 pandemic these Some of the logistics that Major (Maj) Joel were able to watch select students ask their questions and see members from 22 Wing are stressful and unusual times for everyone, Weatherby, Mission Support Squadron respond. In recognition of their contribution, the students created personalized notes to causing workplace fatigue. Sergeant Eric Deputy Commanding Officer, had to thank the members for their participation and their service.” Doxsee, Kitchen Manager of Wing Foods, overcome as coordinator was the COVID-19 approached (Sqn) rules and regulations that changed just the at 8 Wing Trenton with the idea of a moral day prior to the flight, which could have and welfare flight for members of 22 Wing. jeopardized the flights. Determined to make With the support of the chain of command, a the flights happen, Maj Weatherby was in flight was planned for Thursday, December continuous contact with 436 Sqn. The 40 10th, 2020. Two CC-130J Hercules arrived members from 22 Wing were divided up into at North Bay Airport to commence the 4 groups of 10 in order to adhere to the new 22 Wing moral and welfare flight for 40 protocols directed by 1 Canadian Air Division. members of 22 Wing who were nominated by their respective chains of command. Thank you to Lieutenant-Colonel James Brown, Commanding Officer of 436 Sqn All personal met at the Sergeant David L. for his support and assistance in making Pitcher parking lot and were transported these flights possible as well as the air by bus to the airport terminal where they crew for making the flights memorable. The were greeted by air crew members from air crew members were: Crew 1: Captain 436 Sqn and were given a safety briefing. The CC-130Js departed North Bay and flew (Capt) D Ebisuzaki, Capt M Gaudreault, a 45 minute training flight to the Manitou Master Corporal C Blanchet. Crew 2: Capt Islands on Lake Nipissing and down the S Sinclair, Capt S Bailey, Master Warrant French River with the ramp doors open. The Officer M Meyer. Remembrance Day celebrated by in the Western Air Defense Sector Members of the Western Air Defense Sector in Tacoma, Washington, stand at ease during Remembrance Day Ceremonies. Photo credit: Conrad Neuman

Jingle on the Sleigh On Sunday, December 6th, 2020, 22 Wing celebrated Jingle on the Sleigh COVID-19 style with public health measures in place. This time-honoured tradition is a big hit with children and adults alike. Photo credit: Corporal Julianna Bullfrog-Wabanonik, Imagery Technician

RCafé Rcafé is an on-line, open forum to discuss, collaborate, share information & develop solutions to common problems. RCAF leadership is fully engaged in both the creation and participation in this forum and we are seeking your help to grow the number of participants so that voices from across the RCAF are heard in the discussion. The rcafé is hosted on a landing page for the RCAF Dispatch software. The goal is to increase the conversation happening across the RCAF, at all rank levels, in order to collaboratively grow our Air Force. Don’t wait to make your voice heard. Sign in at https://app. rcafdispatch.ca/login. Use Google Chrome as your platform for optimal results. January / Janvier The Shield / le Bouclier 5

Due to recent regulations the 22 Wing Fitness & Wellness Centre will 2020 Sports Review – 22 Wing Edition be closed December 26th 2020 and will re-open as early as January 9th 2021. By: Marc Desroches, teams within the region back in January FrenchAvec les récents changements des règlements dans la province de Sports and Facilities and February. Although they may not have Ontario, le centre de conditionnement physique et de la santé du 22e Escadre Coordinator met their expectations in their overall results sera fermé le 26 décembre 2020 et rouvrira le 9 janvier 2021. If you are reading this, then at these tournaments, we recognize the we have made it through dedication in preparation that these athletes brought to each and every practice and game. Building Occupancy Estimator and Hours 2020. Personally, it was not of Operation. Notice: These numbers and how I had envisioned my first The Sports Department was able to run a few times represent post-lockdown restrictions calendar year in North Bay. base-wide events in 2020, we ran our annual Obviously, a different year to be sure. We, in curling funspeil in March, an event we are the sports department, are hopeful for 2021. hoping to repeat in the early part of 2021. In Hopeful that we will again be able to cross August, we had our first COVID-conscious paths with our athletes, coaches and fans, sporting events, with our golf event and our whether it be at the arena, on the pitch or on “Fun Fitness Day.” We assisted our fitness the diamond in 2021. That we will again be able department with the roll-out of the “Virtual to compete against one another, in friendly, 5/10K run Challenge,” in September 2020. but fierce competition. That we will get back to We then participated in the 8th Annual CAF intersection, regional and, dare I say, national Sports day in October with individual and sports events that will have been put on pause socially-distanced Sports Challenges. for a full year. Let’s be hopeful for 2021! We are looking forward to 2021, where Thinking back in early 2020 – we had four of we are hoping to continue to engage the our teams compete in regional championship sports community here on the wing, by play. Our Men’s and Oldtimers hockey along innovatively providing new sports events with our Men’s and Women’s Volleyball and opportunities to our participants. Happy teams competed against the other military New Year everyone!!! Health Promotion Presents: Free Training Opportunities Weight Wellness [WW] 3 Simple Things You Can Do To Stay Respect in the CAF [RITCAF] Wed 03 Mar (1000-1200 hrs) Wed 20 Jan (0800-1145 hrs) Wed 10 Mar (1000-1200 hrs) Committed To Your Fitness Resolution In 2021 Thur 21 Jan (0800-1145 hrs) Wed 17 Mar (1000-1200 hrs) The New Year struggle is real your health goals this New Year! Wed 24 Mar (1000-1200 hrs) Respect in the CAF [RITCAF] for all of us. Every year, we Furthermore, with the support of Wed 17 Feb (0800-1145 hrs) March is Nutrition Month.The whole month make a self-promise to increase our leadership, these guidelines Thur 18 Feb (0800-1145 hrs) of March, activities coming soon… our wellbeing only to fall back help to lay the framework for Injury Reduction Strategies [IR] on it so quickly. With so many increasing our health-related STRESS: Take Charge! [STC] Wed 31 Mar (1000-1200 hrs) responsibilities, how do we find fitness across 22 Wing. Tue 09 Feb (1300-1500 hrs) Tue 16 Feb (1300-1500 hrs) Mental Fitness Suicide Awareness [MFSA] the time, energy and motivation Don’t forget that there are Tue 23 Feb (1300-1500 hrs) Thur 18 Mar (0800-1600 hrs) to squeeze wellness activities into our day? additional programs available to help you Tue 02 Mar (1300-1500 hrs) For most of us, it’s easier to just let it pass by. maintain your motivation level and reach your Respect in the CAF [RITCAF] For those who are short on time, we have fitness goals. You can: Bell Lets Talk Day! [TALK] Tue 30 Mar (0800-1600 hrs) Thu 28 Jan (more details coming soon)… some good news: Gone are the times of 2 Come speak with one of our Fitness and To register for these and more, visit: https:// hour workouts and lugging heavy weights Sports Instructors. We will make ourselves Mental Fitness Suicide Awareness [MFSA] www.cafconnection.ca/North-Bay/Adults/ across a crowded gym floor – here’s why! available at your convenience to help coach Wed 03 Feb (0800-1130 hrs) Health/Health-Promotion/Courses.aspx More recently, the Canadian Society of you and keep you accountable. Feel free to Thur 04 Feb (0800-1130 hrs) Visit us at CAF Connection Exercise Physiology has released the reach out to them directly at local x2290. You first ever Canadian 24-hour Movement can also check out www.dfit.ca. Guidelines which outline the amount of time that should be spent on movement-related Book a fitness class. All month long we will be behaviours each day. The concept is simple: leading group fitness sessions at 1200 hours (noon). Choose from Yoga; High-Intensity MOVE MORE: Accumulate 150 minutes Interval Training; Movement and Mobility; and of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity a class focused on preparing you specifically every week (that’s only 21 minutes a day for the FORCE Evaluation. If you cannot of a brisk walk!) make it for noon, join our Bootcamp on REDUCE SEDENTARY BEHAVIOUR: Limit Monday evenings at 1800 hours and Thursday your down-time, sitting and/or screen time to evenings at 1630 hours. 8 hours or less a day. This is done by breaking We know how hard it may be to stay up your sitting periods as often as possible. focused throughout the New Year. Let’s SLEEP WELL: Get 7 to 9 hours of regular, start by making some small, lasting changes good-quality sleep. Start by creating a new together, while we work on the larger goal of bedtime routine with consistent bed and increasing our overall health-related fitness wake up times. this New Year. Following these 3 simple tips can greatly Be advised: participation in any of the above increase your likelihood of staying on track with targets will result in some health benefits. Winter Swimming Lessons

Registration begins 21 December 2020 Winter session starts Monday, 11 January 2021 Please not lessons with a * must have a parent in the water with the swimmer during the lessons. For more inormation please contact Penny Lecour at (705) 494- 2011 # 2611 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, RCAF Family Sponsor Program providers. If this service is used through the Janet Baynton, Connecting Families with What Matters 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 Coordinator, Amanda Patenaude Youth And Teens [email protected] Deployment Support, Diane Sarrazin- We are working hard to provide virtual Dubeau, [email protected] programming for our Youth and Teens during this difficult time. Please follow our Facebook Parent Support, Welcome page, North Bay MFRC, to stay informed. Services and Second Language Coordinator, Diane Sarrazin-Dubeau For more information about the MFRC Youth [email protected] and Teen Programs, Find us on Instagram @ 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 Help Wanted! Supervisor - Leanna Neault Employment Services [email protected] Employment Services offers assistance and The North Bay MFRC is looking for an Communications Coordinator, Laura provides information and referrals for CF Emergency Child Care Provider. The ideal Poirier, [email protected] family members seeking employment. candidate must be willing to provide care when needed during the day, evening and/or overnight Deployment, Departures Want to write a great résumé or dynamic hours to both children and young teens. & Reunions Education Services cover letter? Contact your Employment Hey Teens, are you interested in babysitting? Services Coordinator Donat Roussy by email The North Bay Military Family Resource Interested in furthering your education? Add your name to our Child Care Registry at: [email protected]. The Centre is here to provide support to Canadian Whether you want to pursue local or continuing/ for opportunities in babysitting. For more following list of resources are also available Forces families experiencing separation distance education or obtain your high school information please contact Diane Sarrazin- to assist you in your job search: while their spouse is required to spend time equivalency, we have information to assist you. Dubeau at [email protected] away from home for an extended period The following resources are also available at > Local Labour Market Information & Trends of time including courses, taskings, IR and the MFRC to assist you in your career planning: > Referrals to employment resources in the community overseas deployments. Our services support CF > Ontario college and university course > Referrals to community employment Veteran Family Program and USAF members and their families through calendars, including RMC workshops and courses the stages of pre-deployment, deployment, > Distance and online education > Information on starting up and funding When a CAF member makes the transition reunion and reintegration. For more info about opportunities (English & French) your own business from active service to Veteran status, their services available, contact Diane Sarrazin- > Information on funding your education > Accreditation information family does too. All programs and services Dubeau at: [email protected] > Second Language Training: French & at the North Bay MFRC have been enhanced English – classroom & on-line For the latest on updated employment Learn or Enhance Your to be inclusive of Veterans and their families. > Information on First Aid/CPR, WHMIS, resources, online tools and info, French This Winter! Smart Serve courses please visit the employment page on New programs and services are also the CAFconnection website. Go to: available to help ease the transition. When In partnership with LRDG (Language Research A variety of scholarships and bursaries www.cafconnection.ca/National/Programs- everything else is changing, we are with you Development Group) you will learn French are available to families within the CF Services/Employment.aspx every step of the way! from the comfort of your home. The program community at several colleges and universities is divided into 15 modules which require an throughout Canada. For detailed info visit: Like us on Facebook at North Bay MFRC For more info please contact: Carrie Gray, average of 30-60 hours to complete each one. www.cafconnection.ca/National/Programs- and find out the latest in free employment Veteran Family Program Coordinator, In addition, approximately ten hours of tutor Services/Adult-Learning.aspx. For more info training, upcoming job fairs and job posting [email protected], or: Lennea Mckee, support is available for each module. LRDG please contact Pamela Lennips by email at opportunities available to you in the North Veteran Family Program Coordinator, Cell: compares with the Canadian government’s [email protected]. Bay community. 705-303-2578, [email protected] ABC levels and participates in the Military Coffee Connections Spousal Employment Network. If you believe you have the time to commit to Coffee Connections is time set aside for Just For Us is group directed, promoting this extensive course, please contact Diane military spouses to get together for a fun emotional health and wellness. A fun, safe Sarrazin-Dubeau at Diane.northbaymfrc@ Our Centre is integrated and provincially relaxing morning of sharing stories and place where you feel accepted empowered, gmail.ca prior to Friday December 18th. licensed with the Ontario Ministry of experiences, meeting new friends, learning and inspired! We will meet virtually using the Education, to care for children between the new skills or just having a break. Zoom platform, there are two different days This course is available to CF, USAF and veteran family dependants. ages of 0 months to 12 years of age. With the *NEW* We will now be meeting on Friday and times to choose from. support of various community agencies we mornings virtually over Zoom. See the activity schedule below. ensure that our “How Does Learning Happen” Parent Support curriculum prepares your child to develop January Coffee Connections Schedule Time & Place: 9:30-11:30am virtually over Zoom the social, emotional, and independent skills Happy New Year! Time and Place: - Tuesday 5 - Visions Boards As a mother and educator with a strong needed for school entry. We offer: 9:30-11am virtually over Zoom - Tuesday 12 - Spa Day background in child development and - Friday 8 - Post-Holiday Chat - Tuesday 19 - Mindful Movement advocating skills. I understand the time and - Full and part time child care energy parenting takes. Our children can - Friday 15 - Winter Wonderland Chat - Tuesday 26 - Book Club Discussion - Adrift - Before and/or after school child care make us proud one minute and frustrate us - School Breaks, PD days, and Summer - Friday 22 - Winter Exercise Chat Time and Place: 7-9pm Virtually Over Zoom to no end the next. We think and worry about Mini Camps - Friday 29 - NO COFFEE - Wednesday 6 - Mindful Movement them all the time, whether they are 2 or 17. - Registered Drop-In program for military CONNECTIONS - PD Day - Wednesday 13 - Visions Boards Confidential one on one support is available. dependents Spouses Night Out - Wednesday 20 - Spa Day Services can include: - Wednesday 27 - Book Club Discussion - - Extended hours in the morning · Support in transitioning to child care/school Spouses Night Out is once a month. We plan Nearly Normal - Priority access for military families and host an evening In once a month virtually · Support in advocating for child care/ school support For more information about Little Wings using the Zoom platform. This event is open *All Activities, Locations, and Dates are · Referrals to community agencies programs or services please contact the LWCC to all military spouses. subject to change. Every effort will be made for notification of such changes. · Support in accessing funding Supervisor Leanna Neault at 705-494-2011 ext Join us for a Chinese New Year Celebration · Family Care Planning 2668/2060 or email Leanna.Neault@forces. on Thursday January 21st from 6:30-8:30pm For information or to register for · Parent Support Group and workshops gc.ca or [email protected] these programs, please contact ~ All supplies will be delivered to your door! For more information or if you would like to Amanda Patenaude at 705-494-2011 or Visit our websites at www.CAFconnection.ca Just For Us discuss your needs, please contact Diane or www.northbaymfrc.ca [email protected] by email at: [email protected] JanOuaryctob /er Ja /nv Oierctobrea The Shield / le Bouclier 7

Hateful Conduct Scenario After watching the news one evening, a What should happen next? investigative authority. Once the investigation As per QR&O 19.14 CAF members are Capt uses his Instagram© account to post What if the Capt’s account did not identify is complete, and if it confirms the allegations prohibited from making comments which hateful remarks on the site of a local religious him as a CAF member? as « founded », the Capt could be charged could make their subordinates dissatisfied organization. (summary trial or court martial) and issued with their service. Consider the effect in the What if the Capt is a Class A Reservist? The Capt’s Instagram© account is « public administrative or remedial measures, up to unit if the situation is exposed and spread », anyone clicking on his username above Editor’s Note: the answer is … release from the CAF. through the « rumor mill ». the comment is re-directed to his account, No, this type of conduct is not immune to The unit should consult DMCA 2 for advice The incident should still be investigated. which includes pictures of himself in uniform. CAF sanctions. on the most appropriate administrative Sanctions may be lower, but are still expected. measures once the investigation and trial A member of the public saves screenshots The Capt’s post is not only a violation our The distinction between on and off duty (if applicable) are completed. of both the post and the Capt’s account, and Hateful Conduct policy which prohibits the (Reservists class A) is irrelevant here. sends them to his Member of Parliament. promotion of hate messages, but it is also a Throughout this process, it is important to Online posts viewable by the public and/or The information is relayed to our Minister and violation of QR&O 19.14 since the message maintain procedural fairness. members of the organization can be saved (« down to the unit through the staff. has the potential to discredit the CAF If the member’s Instagram© account did Printscreen ») and are therefore persistent in nature. The CoC must consult with the MPs Is this kind of “off duty” online conduct « The unit must consult the MPs and not include any features linking him to and Legal Advisor before investigating and immune » to DND/CAF sanctions? Legal Assistance in order to determine DND/CAF, but still makes his identification possible, this is still unacceptable conduct. taking measures.

What’s New With Det 2? Dear CCMS - New Year’s RESOLVE-lution Article and photo by: Technical Sergeant first Americans to serve at what was then The New Year is time to take stock and Still showing up. Your resilience is worth Benjamin Thompson, Detachment 2, called Station reflect on the past year. It can be said with celebrating. North Bay to be instructor pilots for the No. confidence that no one could have predicted Resilience is overcoming challenges and 3 All-Weather (Fighter) Operational Training Some eagle-eyed members may have how this past year unfolded. We’ve all coming back stronger and wiser. What Unit. Permanent U.S. presence at North Bay noticed already that the United States Air had to pivot because of this pandemic actions or behaviours did you employ that was established in the NORAD underground Force (USAF) Detachment 2, First Air Force and each of us have had to navigate new supported your resilience? What does your complex since the early 1960s. personnel at 22 Wing/Canadian Forces realities. Perhaps it was a loved one being best self-look and act like when you come Base North Bay look a little bit different in The Globe represents the laid off or permanently losing their job, across a challenge? Preserve this version uniform now. It’s a small change that has a top-down airspace view trying to coordinate work and childcare of yourself by practicing those actions big impact. Take a look at their right sleeve that our surveillance, responsibilities, supporting a loved one or behaviours because you never know under the US flag patch and you will see the identification, control and deemed an essential worker with super long when you’ll be facing your next challenge. new Detachment 2, First Air Force patch! warning is conducted from. shifts, staying connected while physically And if you ever need added support, distancing, figuring out how to work from After the 722nd Air Control Squadron (722 The Lightning Bolts represent remember your local Conflict and Complaint home vice homing from work, supporting ACS) was inactivated and became Detachment the radar and communications systems Management Services (CCMS) is a resource loved ones in a retirement, long-term, or 2, First Air Force, so too went the 722 ACS that enable air defense. The Flight Symbol here to support. (arrow) represents the high performance hospital setting. The list goes on. emblem and patches. As is the general policy for Intranet: http://intranet.mil.ca/en/ detachments, we have been wearing our parent air defense personnel who track aerospace As you say good riddance to 2020 and set organizations/vcds/iccm.page activity 24/7. The flight symbol is red as sights on 2021, take time to reflect on the organization’s patch (First Air Force) as our own. http://intranet.mil.ca/fr/organisations/vcemd/ a nod to the unit’s uniquely Canadian lessons 2020 brought for you. Were there Designed by Det 2 member, Technical Sergeant gicp.page Benjamin Thompson, and approved by First Air location, history, and counterparts. The stresses? Absolutely! Are there bumps and Internet: Canada.ca/forces-conflict- Force Commander, Lieutenant-General Marc Star Constellation, Ursa Minor, represents bruises to show because of this bumpy management Sasseville, the new emblem has replaced the multiple aspects of the unit. The “tail-end” ride? You betcha ya! And yet, here you are. wearing of the First Air Force patch and re-instills star of the Ursa Minor constellation is Polaris. the history, heritage, and pride of the unit. The brightest star in the constellation, Polaris is also commonly known as the 22 Wing is hiring a Hazmat Officer Symbols have distinguished friend from North Star, representing the unit operating The Hazmat Officer is an integral position Asset skills/qualifications: foe in warfare throughout recorded history. out of North Bay, to help maintain compliance with a number • WHMIS 2015; Organizations of the USAF, like other military with the town’s motto being “Gateway to of environmental regulations and pollution organizations, employ heraldic emblems the North,” and being responsible for the prevention programs on the Wing. The • Knowledge of the principles, methods, as a means of identification and for esprit northernmost airspace of North America. position will assist in the administration, practices and processes related to the de corps. The emblems symbolize the Additionally, Ursa Minor is Latin for “Little maintenance and management of the Wing management of hazardous materials, organization’s history, mission, and function. Bear” which is a nod to the unit’s operator’s hazardous materials management program. including the applicable areas of chemistry, The USAF history in North Bay, Ontario nickname of “Bear Trackers”. Lastly, the Hazardous materials management is biology and physics, health and safety, goes back to 1952, when USAF Major J. constellation is a recognition to the unit’s governed by a myriad of Acts and laws at the methods of containment, transportation, Eiser and Captain B. Delosier became the Space Surveillance Operations. federal, provincial and municipal level. These disposal, and emergency procedures; and laws and their associated regulations govern • Knowledge of the government hazmat every aspect of the lifecycle of hazardous legislation and regulations, and the policies Mess News - 2020 Lookback: Thank you! materials from production to destruction. of the department, other government This year has been full of challenges at home To influence your Mess social life, please Essential skills: departments and agencies and levels of and work; having us think differently about how consider volunteering or providing feedback by government governing the management of gatherings would look. Your Mess committee writing to [email protected]. • English communication skills; hazardous materials. • Proficiency in Microsoft office; managed to organize over 34 events, served This January, you will receive a virtual over 2900 meals featuring local businesses • Ability to read, comprehend and interpret If interested, please contact Shannon Roy, general Mess meeting presentation that Wing Environment Officer, by phone or email: and engaged you virtually, at a take-out will seek your decision on the revised legislative requirements; and venue and inside the Mess. I’d like to join the • Must have or obtain RELIABILITY Tel: 705-494-2011 Ext 2297 / Cell: 705-492- budget, next initiatives and newcomers 3478 / [email protected] . committee in thanking you for your participation to the committee. We thank you for your STATUS clearance. and feedback throughout the year! time and your vote!

22 Wing/CFB North Bay Hosts: SHIELD SUBMISSION COVID-19 and Mental Health DEADLINE A virtual Bell Let’s Talk North Bay Mental focusing on COVID-19 and its effects on Health Services Expo in support of Bell mental health. Submissions for the Let’s Talk/mental health awareness and Please join us on Facebook to help end support on the 22 Wing Fitness and Wellness February 2021 issue the stigma surrounding mental illness, as of The Shield Facebook Page starting Monday, January we continue to improve and recognize the 25th and wrapping up on Thursday, January are due by: importance of mental health, and learn more Flu shots will be administered on an as 28th, the official Bell Let’s Talk Day. 11 about the local organizations that provide this required basis. Please contact Karen Monday, Jan Local mental health and wellness care and support. Morgan, Community Health Nurse, 31 January 11th organizations and businesses will provide For more information contact Capt Leah CF H Svcs C North Bay, at ext 2202 for digital posters, videos and messages Pierce at local 2822. more information 8 The Shield / le Bouclier January / Janvier

On Wednesday, December 2nd, Junior Ranks members of the Mission Support 2020, Colonel Mark Lachapelle (left), 22 Wing Commander, Squadron enjoy a holiday dinner promoted Andrew Lunn, 51 Many military holiday traditions were there is also a custom for the eldest private Aerospace Control & Warning impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in or corporal exchanging position and jackets (Operational Training) Squadron 2020. Customarily, 22 Wing holds a Junior with the Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM). Commanding Officer, to the rank Ranks Holiday Dinner with a sit-down meal A more recent innovation, this is indicative of Lieutenant-Colonel. Looking for hundreds of members all at once. In 2020 of the RSM’s important position in a unit on during this tremendous this tradition was devolved to the unit level. The enforcing discipline and as an advisor to the professional milestone were wife Mission Support Squadron hosted two Junior CO. This private or corporal is then in charge Lauren and son Hudson. LCol Lunn Rank holiday dinners, on 14 and 15 December. of enforcing the playful orders issued by the is a Fighter Weapons Instructor This time-honoured military tradition provided young soldier appointed as CO for the day. Course (FWIC) and NATO Tactical an opportunity for senior ranking personnel On December 14th, 2020, the Acting Leadership Programme graduate, to say thank you to our Junior Ranks for their Commanding Officer of the Mission Support who currently leads over 40 dedication and loyal service throughout the Squadron was S3 M.E. Badger and the Acting personnel. Photo Credit: Master year. Traditionally, senior ranks act as servers, Mission Support Squadron Chief Warrant Warrant Officer (MWO) Rick dishwashers and pot scrubbers. Officer was MCpl S.R. Howlett, both from the Martin, Squadron MWO. Another custom practiced by some units Wing Comptroller Section. Then, on December has the youngest member switch places 15th, 2020, the Acting Commanding Officer with the Commanding Officer (CO) for the of the Mission Support Squadron was Cpl Members of Voodoo Flight day. To mark the change of position, CO’s J.S. Bullfrog-Wabanonik, Imagery Section, Ensure Santa’s Safe Yuletide Journey frequently switch tunics and ranks with and the Acting Mission Support Squadron the youngest member. This young soldier Chief Warrant Officer was Cpl J.P. Braunisch, Members of 21 Aerospace Control & Warning “Our team has trained hard all year preparing then becomes the honorary Commanding Replenishment and Engineering Section. Squadron’s Voodoo Flight ensured Santa for this no-fail mission. We were excited to Officer for the day, allowing them to issue While gathering members of the Mission Claus and his reindeers’ safe festive December begin on December 24th and looked forward orders to their superiors and the unit as a 24th journey through Canadian airspace. to working with the CF-18 crews from 3 Wing Support Squadron together, it was a perfect whole. During these festive times, orders opportunity to conduct honours and awards. Canadian and American members of NORAD Bagotville and 4 Wing Cold Lake to provide are issued in a playful way. In some units, have been tracking Santa’s journey for the Santa with a safe flight while in Canadian past 65 years from various locations in both airspace, ensuring the “jolly old elf” could countries. Since 1983, 22 Wing / Canadian deliver presents to all who believe,” explained Forces Base (CFB) North Bay has been the Aviator Stephane Jacques, Surveillance focal point for tracking Santa within Canada. Operator, 21 AC&W Sqn.

On December 14th, 2020, Private T.N. December 14th Acting CO MSS and Acting Burton, Wing Comptroller Section, was CWO MSS promoted to the rank of Private Trained.

Newly promoted Staff Sergeant Thomas Truong (United States Air Force) also tracks Aviators Stephane Jacques (foreground) and Santa during his festive flight through Canadian Diana Perry track Santa along with Captain Ilia airspace. Photo credit: Corporal Julianna Prudius (standing) and the rest of Voodoo Flight. Bullfrog-Wabanonik

The First Air Operations Support Technician at 22 Wing: Finding Purpose in Life December 15th Acting CWO MSS Article by: Captain Leah Pierce, Public Affairs Wing Security Force. Redefining oneself can come at any time in A good entry level trade, the AOS Tech a person’s life and for any reason. Fourteen provides flexible employment opportunity months ago, for Aviator (Avr) Marc Church with the possibility of advanced training, his inspiration for redefining himself was the basically, molding the technician like a “Ball birth of his son. of Clay”. For now, Avr Church is just thrilled A North Bay and surrounding area native, and honoured to be the first AOS Tech hired On December 15th, 2020, Lieutenant-Colonel Avr Church was a typical high school student at 22 Wing, “I feel it will be a challenge, an John Roper (left), Mission Support Squadron at Widdifield Secondary School. Enjoying adventure, as the first AOS Tech in North Commanding Officer, presented Corporal J.R. Walsh, Replenishment and Engineering sports and a teenage social life, he spent two Bay. I will have to think on my feet and come Section, with an appointment to the rank of years at Voyageur Aviation Corp as a co-op up with my own solutions, an example for Master Corporal (top photo), and Corporal student exposed to the avionics industry. future AOS Techs at 22 Wing.” As a child Avr Church wanted to go into policing and even December 15th Acting CO MSS R.M. Donahue, Wing Administration Section, However, once he found out he was to be a thought of a career in Police Foundations. also, with an appointment to the rank of Master Corporal (bottom photo) father, his focus shifted. Completing his high And so, when he learned his role as an AOS school education online was now a must Tech would be to support the Wing Security and, more importantly, putting food on the Force he looked forward to learning about Warrant table. Along with the practicalities of being force protection and contributing to the safety Officer Melissa responsible for another life, Avr Church also of the people who work at 22 Wing. Farrell, Office realised what kind of person he wanted to of Primary be in the eyes of his son. “I wanted a career During his enrolment ceremony into the Interest and that my son would look up to, to be proud of, CAF, Avr Church new 22 Wing was the festive Mistress and even to follow in my footsteps.” right place for him and his family, “During of Ceremonies the ceremony, my son, a typical 14-month Inspired by the birth of his son, Avr Church, old was running around the room. Everyone decided on a career in the Canadian Armed there, especially Colonel Lachapelle, the 22 Preparing for the Junior Ranks Holiday Forces (CAF). Not from a military family, Wing Commander, created a family-friendly Dinner he thought the best way to obtain military environment – putting family first.” knowledge and experience would be as an RCAF Reservist. “If I like [being in the reserves] I can be part-time while working at a Hiring civilian job, keeping my options open; serving Serve part time. Join the Reserve Force my country while staying in my community.” REO opportunity: O-47190 Then, when he applied to become an RCAF 22 Wing North Bay has a Class A position for a Reservist he learned of a brand new trade Electrical Generator System Tech (MCpl) specifically for RCAF Reservists, the Air Perform duties to include: Operation and Operations Support Technician or AOS Tech. maintenance of power plant. Performs all Unlike other trades that require extensive maintenance on three diesel standby generators. training or other trade experience, an AOS Assist in scheduling repairs and maintenance on Tech is someone who can be trained right off On Friday, December 4th, 2020, Colonel equipment with user sections. Completes labor the street in as little as six months. Training Mark Lachapelle (left), 22 Wing Commander, vouchers and time sheets in supervisor’s absence. includes a 10-week Basic Qualification Course had the privilege of swearing in the first Air Note, this position is coming vacant in early 2021. and local AOS Tech training. Depending on Operations Support Technician at 22 Wing 22 Wing RCAF Reserve Flight where the AOS Tech is located across various during an enrolment ceremony held in the 705-494-6011 ext 2785 RCAF Wings in Canada will determine their Blue Room for Aviator Marc Church, RCAF roles and responsibilities. At 22 Wing, for Reservist. Photo credit: Corporal Robert instance, the AOS Tech would augment the Ouellette, Imagery Technician