TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2018 Volume 60, #02 2017 Christmas Flight Program 18 flights, 1675 passengers, and one service dog

(Above) Snow falling in the Comox Valley is rare, but the 19 Wing Comox SNIC (snow removal and ice control) crew is always on call, ready to spring to action to keep the airfield open. (Top Right) Cpl Hansen, Cpl Dextradeur, Cpl Peterson, and Sgt Sawisky prepare passengers for check-in. (Mid- dle Right) A Polaris takes off from the snowy airfield. (Bottom Right) MS Paternostre, a flight stew- ard from 437 Transport Squadron based in Trenton, Ontario receives a catering delivery from Cpl Hansen and Cpl Myers. 437 Transport Squadron is equipped with five CC-150 Polaris aircraft that provide long-range transport of personnel and equipment; their expertise is especially appreciated during the Christmas Flight Program.

While the majority of points across the country December 15 with the re- “The annual Christmas 19 Wing Comox person- from Comox. turn portion of the program Flight Program actually nel were taking a well- The Christmas Flight completed by January 7. kicks off in the early fall deserved break over the Program provides the op- 19 Wing Traffic, a sec- when the preparations be- holidays, members of 19 portunity for Canadian tion in 19 MSS, is instru- gan,” explains WO Davies. Mission Support Squadron Armed Forces (CAF) per- mental to the Christmas “There is a tremendous (MSS) and 407 Squadron sonnel to be reunited with Flight Program. 19 Wing amount of planning and co- were focused on the task their families during the Traffic Officer WO Mark ordination required to carry of moving service mem- holiday period; the flight Davies led the 2017/ 18 out this airlift mission.” bers, and their families, to program commenced on effort. Continued on page 2.

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DISTRIBUTION Michael Pearce Continued from page 1. (Above) Passengers are loaded under the watchful eyes of ramp attendants Sgt Sawisky, Cpl Pe- WO Davies attended a terson, Cpl Dextradeur, and Cpl Hansen at the top of stairs. (Below) Cpl Hansen and Cpl Boutil- week long working group ier take care of SNIC – by hand – in preparation for departure. and seminar in Ottawa during A Division of Personnel the third week of September Support Programs as part of the initial planning 19 Wing Comox, and preparation stage, and PO Box 1000 Stn. Main, just prior to the release of the Lazo, BC V0R 2K0 CANFORGEN outlining the [email protected] application process. “At this point, SYSCON in Trenton takes the reins to accept and process all the applications from across the country,” explains WO Da- vies, “while the taskers and flight programming folks at 1 Canadian Air Division work out the aircraft type, avail- ability and schedule. This is an ongoing process that con- tinues up to and throughout the holiday season.” As 19 Wing Comox is the “This assisted us in prepa- laughs WO Davies, “but we dations personnel and mem- baggage that was handled western-most destination rations and expediting the made it through relatively bers of the Deputy Wing at 19 Wing Comox alone. - and a turnaround point - turnaround time. We received unscathed, and from the les- Commanders office, who To serve CAF members, several member sections of them on the DND freight sons learned, we managed worked to ensure all pas- Christmas Flight stops were 19 MSS are involved with run - in time to forward to to get everything ironed out sengers had a warm bed for made in nearly every prov- the effort. the applicable section on the prior to the remainder of the the night. ince – affectionately known Traffic is required to per- Wing.” flights. All players were able With two aircraft simulta- as the milk-run. Comox, Ed- form aircraft ground handling “We welcomed our first to streamline the operation neously moving from east to monton, Winnipeg, Trenton, and passenger processing, wave of guests to the “Wet and stay on schedule …this west across the country, the Ottawa, Quebec, Halifax and Transport is required to pro- Coast” to enjoy their Christ- only left “Ole Ma Nature” to arrival and departure times Gander. vide busses and trucks for mas vacations at noon on foil our best laid plans!” posed a challenge for the The CC-138 Twin Otter moving aircrews, passen- Friday, December 15. Very Comox Valley residents are small Air Movements Team. from The Totem Times is an unoffi- gers, and catering, and Wing early the following morning, accustomed to a wet Christ- “The team not only met the in transported cial publication of 19 Wing Co- Foods/ Flight Feeding is re- check-in was opened, of- mas, but Mother Nature had a challenge, but they surpassed families to , and mox, BC. The Editor reserves sponsible for creating and fering a new and improved unique gift for all on Decem- my expectations of them,” the CC-130J Hercules from the right to edit copy and re- ject advertisements to suit supplying large meal orders setup as we prepared for our ber 24. The white stuff started shares WO Davies. in the needs of the publication. for in-flight service. first departure of outbound to fall. And fall. And stick. Park and start services Trenton was also used, main- Views expressed are those of Over the three week period passengers.” “She made her presence were provided by members ly in the eastern region. the contributor unless express- of the Christmas Flight Pro- The check in process known more than once with of 407 Long Range Patrol 19 Wing Traffic Officer ly attributed to DND, CAF, or other agencies. In case of ty- gram 19 MSS handled a total worked very well compared some not-so-pleasant weath- Squadron. WO Mark Davies offers per- pographical errors, no goods of 18 flights – all on the CC- to previous years, increasing er, but cast her havoc on one Upon crunching the num- spective on the effort. “On may be sold and the difference 150 Polaris which is better the volume and efficiency flight in particular… even bers for each flight, the team a personal note, I am very claimed against this paper. The known as the Airbus – with of check-ins, and providing testing the newly formulat- moved a significant amount satisfied with the successes paper’s liability is limited to a refund of the space charged nine scheduled arrivals and adequate space to separate ed Wing Action Plan,” ex- of passengers and baggage. we accomplished, and want for the erroneous item. Mate- nine departures. CAF Christmas Flight pas- claimed WO Davies. “Inbound we greeted 834 to extend a well-deserved rial may be reprinted with at- “At the beginning of De- sengers from the commercial Indeed, member of the 19 folks with 40,785 lbs. of BZ to my entire crew for go- tribution. Published 22 times cember, Airbus items such airlines, reducing confusion Wing Comox SNIC (snow baggage, while outbound we ing above and beyond this a year, every second Tuesday, with permission of Col Mike as food carriers and meal in the terminal. removal and ice control) processed 841 people, one holiday season …stepping Atkins, 19 Wing Commander. trays were pre-positioned “As for the inaugural flight crew scrambled to keep up, service dog, and 35,842 lbs. up to meet every challenge Publications Mail Registration here by 437 Transport Squad- of every Christmas season, working around the clock to of baggage. we encountered through- No.4098. Printed by Ladysmith ron based in Trenton, On- we had a few minor hiccups keep the airfield open. That is 1,675 passengers out the Christmas Program Press, Ladysmith, BC. Circula- tion: 1800. tario,” explains WO Davies. and hurdles to overcome,” Queue 19 Wing Accomo- and 76,627 lbs of checked this year.” JANUARY 16, 2018 | TOTEM TIMES | 3

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The Air Movement Team paused for a group photo following the final departure of the 2017/18 Christmas flight program. (L-R) Sgt Sawisky, Cpl Boutilier, Cpl Hansen, Cpl My- ers, and Cpl Peterson. Missing from the Air Movement Team photo are MCpl Ott – though we can imagine a wave from inside the plane, Cpl Dextradeur, and 19 Wing Traffic Officer and photographer, WO Davies.

Stats-at-a-glance: 19 MSS personnel handled - 18 flights, 1675 passengers, one service dog, and over 75,000 lbs. of freight – all in a 24-day period. Wing Foods prepared 3,060 meals for nine outbound flights – providing snack trays and hot meals that serviced passengers on the entire route from Comox to Trenton. Refueling provided uninterupt- ed service to the CC-150 Polaris aircraft during the 2017 Christ- mas Flight Program.

䌀䄀一䄀䐀䤀䄀一 䴀䤀䰀䤀吀䄀刀夀 倀䔀刀匀伀一一䔀䰀 刀䔀䈀䄀吀䔀 倀刀伀䜀刀䄀䴀 ␀㔀 刀䔀䈀䄀吀䔀 ㄀ ㈀㔀䈀 䌀漀洀漀砀 刀搀⸀ 漀渀 愀渀礀 渀攀眀 䠀漀渀搀愀 䌀漀甀爀琀攀渀愀礀Ⰰ 䈀䌀 䌀伀䴀䔀 䤀一 伀刀 䌀䄀䰀䰀 唀匀 䘀伀刀 䴀伀刀䔀 䤀一䘀伀刀䴀䄀吀䤀伀一 ⴀ ㈀㔀 ⸀㌀㌀㠀⸀㜀㜀㘀㄀ 嘀㤀一 ㌀倀㠀 4 | JANUARY 16, 2018 | TOTEM TIMES We’re looking for you! Recruiting for the SAR Support program There really is no other providing ground support other air force operations career quite like it. Just ask for training exercises. are available when and Sgt Stephane D’Aragon. “I foresee a win-win where they are required. “After 30 plus years in scenario - employing Co- You would also be trained the Canadian Armed Forc- mox Valley residents in the to assist in the security and es (CAF), I’ve been fortu- RCAF reserves who will defence of the airfield in nate to have been chosen make major contributions Comox. to lead and supervise this assisting 19 Wing Comox Air Ops Support per- new and the Canadian Armed sonnel are responsible for (SAR) Support program Forces while reaching their equipment maintenance: here at 19 Wing Comox. personal goals,” said Sgt medical and search and This is a trial program with D’Aragon. rescue equipment; assist- hopes of extending to other There’s no time like the ing the parachute rigger; SAR Squadrons across the present for those who are drop zone controlling; country, so I have a real in- seeking adventure, a change transportation -- operat- terest in making this trial a in career, or are looking for ing military vehicles; SAR success.” an opportunity to make a spotter and general avia- The Air Ops Support ini- difference. tion support; small boat tiative is very much in its Become a valuable mem- operations; and airfield infancy, eventually growing ber of 442 Transport and defence and security. to 10 SAR Support person- Rescue Squadron at 19 Other tasks may include nel. Three individuals, Avr Wing Comox, and as a re- purchasing, warehousing, Avr Berger, Avr Myles, and Avr McLellan all work at 442 Squadron as Terran Berger, Avr Thomas servist, you do not have shipping, receiving, stock part of the Air Ops Support initiative. McClellan, and Avr Mark to move from the Comox control and disposal of ob- Myles, are early in their Valley. You would be a solete stock and equipment; plies; delivering supplies and it’s an exciting time for regarding the Air Ops Sup- development. They have member of a team of high- receiving, handling and pre- and providing services to men and women who are port initiative or other posi- shown outstanding com- ly-skilled men and women paring items for shipment; operational units; and per- thinking of serving. Obtain tions available at 19 Wing mitment and profession- responsible for supporting processing invoices and forming recordkeeping, world-class qualifications, Comox, contact Sgt Todd alism performing varied SAR technicians and para- preparing shipping docu- stocktaking and inventory develop leadership skills, Costello at 250-339-8211, tasks repacking emergency chute riggers by ensuring ments; ordering material control. and make great friends extension 8357 or MWO response equipment used that all supplies and servic- from internal and external The Royal Canadian Air along the way. Willie Oliver at 250-339- during SAR missions and es necessary for SAR and sources and purchase sup- Force reserve is growing, For more information 8211 extension 7068. Defence Team member coordinates Christmas dinner The Earl Naswell Com- ham, 150 pounds of mashed sonnel assist Comox Valley munity Christmas Dinner is a potatoes, and much more - residents over the holidays. long-standing Comox Valley enough to provide 200 take- BZ, Rob! tradition, and 2017 marked out dinners in addition to the 19 Wing volunteers th the 35 year that volunteers sit-down meal at the Filberg! WO Carl Dillon, Rob came together to serve a tra- Volunteers worked on De- James (Earl Naswell ditional Christmas dinner to cember 24, setting up the Community Christ- over 200 guests on Christmas hall, while the kitchen elves mas Dinner coordina- Day at the Florence Filberg cooked the turkeys and pre- tor), MCpl Shannon Center in Courtenay. pared all the veggies. The Brydges, and Angie Rob James, Information dinner was served at noon on Pockrandt stop to en- Technology Coordinator at December 25 to a full house, joy a treat after set- 19 Air Maintenance Squad- and guests also enjoyed a ting up the Filberg hall ron, is the coordinator of the visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus. for the 35th dinner that remarkable annual event. Members of the 19 Wing provided a traditional Organizers gathered do- Defence Team were on hand holiday meal to over nations from local business- to help out – just one more 400 residents of the es to prepare 24 turkey, 15 example of how 19 Wing per- Comox Valley.

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㈀㌀㔀㔀 䴀愀渀猀昀椀攀氀搀 䐀爀⸀Ⰰ 䌀漀甀爀琀攀渀愀礀 ⨀䰀椀瘀攀 䔀渀琀攀爀琀愀椀渀洀攀渀琀 䘀爀椀⸀ ☀ 匀愀琀⸀⨀ ⨀䈀攀攀爀 愀渀搀 圀椀渀攀 匀琀漀爀攀⨀ ⨀䄀氀氀 漀甀爀 挀漀氀搀 戀攀攀爀 愀渀搀 猀瀀椀爀椀琀猀 愀爀攀 ㈀㔀 ⴀ㌀㌀㐀ⴀ㐀㔀 猀漀氀搀 愀琀 氀椀焀甀漀爀 猀琀漀爀攀 瀀爀椀挀攀猀 漀爀 戀攀氀漀眀⸀⨀ 眀眀眀⸀眀栀椀猀琀氀攀猀琀漀瀀瀀甀戀⸀挀漀洀 JANUARY 16, 2018 | TOTEM TIMES | 5 Claudia Naaykens: Celebrating 25 years Comox Military Family Resource Centre Claudia Naaykens has been with the Comox Mili- tary Family Resource Centre (MFRC) - working in child services - since 1993. Originally from Germany, Claudia moved here with her husband in 1990 on his first posting. She started her own family daycare business, ob- taining an Early Childhood Educator diploma to make it a career. During her 25 years with the Comox MFRC she has seen many changes. Hired in 1993 when Kinnikin- nik Childcare Centre was in a house located on its Claudia Naaykens (left in 2018, and top right in 1994) started working in child services at the Comox Military Family Re- namesake, Kinnikinnik Way, source Centre in 1993, shortly after moving to the Comox Valley from Germany. She was one of the first employees at Claudia was one of the first the newly formed MFRC, and is now celebrating 25 years of employment. employees of the newly founded MFRC. Childcare Centre moved to out of school children. After approximately 145 children through her commitment volunteers appreciate your At the time child services the corner of Little River much relocating, including and have expanded to in- to providing wonderful dedication! had to share space in the Road and Ryan Road where providing childcare in the clude a French Immersion services. All children, military or Wallace Gardens Centre, lo- it remained until when they area this is now deployment preschool. The Comox MFRC is civilian, are welcome to cated where the 19 Wing Fit- were forced to move due to services, the 19 Wing Fam- During Claudia’s ca- grateful for all that she has participate in Kinnikinnikk ness and Community Centre water damage. Originally ily Centre was built. reer she has significantly accomplished. Childcare programs. For is now, to run programs such the childcare facility had In 2014, the Kinnikin- contributed to the growth Congratulations, Claudia, more information contact as Parents ‘n’ Tots – a part of spaces for 12 toddlers, 25 nik Childcare Centre was and success of the Comox on your 25-year anniver- the Comox MFRC by phone regular programming today. three to five-year-olds, 20 established. They are cur- MFRC. Her dedication sary! The Comox MFRC 250-339-8290, or through In 1995 the Kinnikinnik preschool children, and 20 rently equipped to care for to the families is evident board of directors, staff, and email [email protected].

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Goofiness: First Place, People

Maj Jean-François Dupont, the DND photography con- ple pictures impressed them.” Cormorant Flight Command- test around 2004 when we An award ceremony was er at 442 Transport and Res- were still submitting actual held in November at the Ca- cue Squadron, was named pictures,” said Maj Dupont. nadian War Museum, provid- the Photographer of the Year “Since they moved to the ing a total of $10,000 in priz- – Advanced in the 2017 CAF digital format, I’ve been sub- es through the BMO Support Imagery Contest. mitting pictures almost every Our Troops MasterCard gift Since 1968 the Imagery year. Because I love taking card. PO 2 Greg Matthews Contest has celebrated the pictures, submitting some of from received the many facets of military life my favorite work every year other distinguished title for through recognizing excel- is fairly simple. The hard part 2017: Photographer of the lence in the art of photog- is to actually try to select the Year – Novice. raphy. Honouring both the ones that have a better chance The 2017 CAF Imagery novice and advanced, pho- of winning. In the last few Contest committee received tographers competed for top year, I’ve had great oppor- a total of 1,473 entries from place finishes in eight catego- tunities to take some good 272 participants, and judging ries, and the distinguished title shots that caught the eye of session took place in October. of Photographer of the Year. the judges. I have been very “Photography is a passion “I started participating in fortunate this year that multi- of mine that probably origi- JANUARY 16, 2018 | TOTEM TIMES | 7 CAF photographer of the year from 442 Sqn

Rescue: Third Place, Military Life Pure joy: Honourable Mention, People

nated from when I was a kid has been organized by CAF and looking at boxes of pic- Imaging Systems Program tures that my father took,” ex- Management and Canadian plained Maj Dupont. “When Forces Morale and Welfare I made enough money, I Services. The contest encour- bought my first camera and ages the creation of imagery started taking pictures and which depicts the many as- learned a lot just from ex- pects of life in the military, perimenting. I improved a and recognizes those mem- lot over the years and that is bers of the military com- why I can be more consistent munity who have attained and understand how to get the a level of excellence in the image I have in my mind. I art of photography and vid- also love to see what other eography. photographers have created, Visit CAFimagerycontest. therefore I would like to en- ca for an image gallery of the courage everyone to submit 2017 winners, and to learn their pictures to the contest.” more about how you can par- Since 1992, the contest ticipate in the 2018 contest! Little Best Friend: First Place, Animals 8 | JANUARY 16, 2018 | TOTEM TIMES Photos by Tim Penney

Registration now open for Snow to Surf!

A surge in the number of entries for Canada’s oldest and most encompassing multi-sport event, the Royal LePage Snow to Surf – teams of 4 to 9 people complete Comox Valley Snow to Surf Relay, has brought the number of teams gearing up to a quarter of the total who will toe the the course – with special categories for military! starting line on Sunday, April 29. One reason for the rush of entries is the recent rule change Alpine – the race starts with an uphill slog that stretches the field and makes for a safe that allows teams with as few as four members to compete slide down Linton’s Loop at Mount Washington Alpine Resort where an armband with a timing in the eight legs of the event. chip is handed off to the nordic skier. Starting at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, the unique Nordic - this leg varies in length from year to year, but seven or eight kilometers of track set uphill-downhill alpine leg separates the eagles from the tur- to Olympic standards await the skate-skier in the group. The handoff of the treasured armband keys. The uphill trudge before clicking into speed-planks is to a runner who will carry it off the mountain by navigating a road and cross country course. allows for a safe slide to the hand-off to the nordic team member. Running - there are two sections for the run leg, and one person can complete both legs. The first two legs take place at Mount Washington, with the The first is 6 km on the road, and the second is off the main road for 8.5 km. other six legs taking participants through the scenic Comox Mountain Bike – traversing from the bottom Mount Washington to the shores of Co- Valley, all the way to the finish bell at the Comox Marina. mox Lake at the Courtenay Fish and Game Club, the logging road provides ample opportunity The rule change makes it easier to assemble a squad and to pass competitors before hitting the single track. The handover on the shores of the glacier- make the journey to the beautiful Comox Valley and the fed waters is the start of the dogleg kayak. Mount Washington Alpine Resort, the event host. Most other sport and recreational events, from ball tour- Kayak – a set course across the lake lands at the Cumberland Lake Park campground, where naments to golf trips, cluster the like-minded. The Royal the armband is handed over to the road cyclist. LePage Snow to Surf pulls together a more cosmopolitan Road Bike – this 28 km section climbs uphill from the lake, through the village of Cum- grouping where skiers - alpine and nordic, runners, paddlers berland, out past Royston, and along the shore of the Salish Sea before turning back towards - canoe and kayak, and cyclists – mountain bike and road Courtenay. bike- race elsewhere. Friendships are formed in this multi- the last leg sets the canoe fleet into the Courtenay River, one of the shortest nav- disciplined setting that continue over years. Canoe - igable rivers on the planet, and past the clam and oyster beds of the estuary to Comox Har- The pre-race gathering on Mount Washington and the bour and the finish line bell. post-race awards seal these friendships and build respect and lasting bonds. Registration and race info: snowtosurf.com. Registration and race info can be found at snowtosurf.com. JANUARY 16, 2018 | TOTEM TIMES | 9

Recruiting now!

After a successful decade, Camp Boomer will take Soldiers Help Others at ever they serve. the epic Boomer’s Legacy place on Saturday, June16 Home and Abroad, the or- To ensure the success of BC Bike Ride from 19 Wing at Glacier Gardens Arena at ganizing committee is well the new format, the organiz- Comox to Victoria has been 19 Wing Comox. Based on a into the planning stages for ing committee is looking for replaced by an exciting single military theme, participants this new undertaking. With a few more members with day event! will have six hours to walk, the support of local military experience in planning spe- Beach volleyball Introducing Camp Boomer! run or cycle two mapped units, this event promises to cial events. The new format will en- routes. Entry into the event be a day of physical effort, If you want to contribute able everyone to participate will entail a registration fee remembrance of the fallen, to this exciting new fundrais- tournament in this worthwhile charity un- to cover expenses, as well as and of course, raising money ing event, contact Bobbi at der the Canadian Forces Sup- a minimum pledge amount. for our troops to contribute to [email protected] launches festive port Our Troops program. In an effort to Help Our humanitarian efforts wher- for more information. season Cpl Bennett retires after 40+ years of service Members of the 19 Wing Defence Team joined together before the holiday break to celebrate the achievements of the past year and launch the festive season. Each section works to out-perform their peers, and this year, the maintenance section of 19 Mission Support Squad- ron (MSS) went all out – hosting a beach volleyball tourna- ment on the maintenance floor. “When my chain of command was seeking volunteers, I wanted to rise to the challenge,” said MCpl Caroline Tay- lor. “We usually have a floor hockey game, with a Christ- mas potluck.” Write for the Wanting to set the bar higher, MCpl Taylor set her sights on exaggerating the ‘tropical winter’ aspect of a posting to Comox. She would need the support of other sections in 19 MSS to pull it off. “This year we chose a Hawaiian theme - for the decorations and food - and my first idea was to play volleyball. It quickly escalated to constructing an indoor beach volleyball field!” A new year is upon us and we’re looking to The impressive initiative involved 177 sand bags, obtained with share your stories! cooperation from RP Ops, to make the volleyball court outline. Cpl David Bennett will be retiring from the Tell us about your interests, share a milestone, Then, with the help of the hea vy equipment section, the CAF after 40+ years of loyal and dedicated or let us know about a remarkable achievement court was filled with two and a half truckloads of construc- combined service as a MSE Op. He will be at 19 Wing Comox. tion sand, borrowed from roads and grounds. retiring in Ontario where he will enjoy his Send your words via email to totemtimes@ “It took us three hours to install, and one hour to remove,” hobbies, fishing and watching hockey. Cpl gmail.com – and don’t forget about photos! explained MCpl Taylor, “with the front end loader carrying Bennett was an admirable co-worker and Please send image files as separate attach- the sand out.” an immense asset to the Canadian Armed ments; make sure your photos are at least The effort was thoroughly appreciated by the 19 Wing Forces. He was honoured by his colleagues 1024x768 pixels (or 1 MB) in size. List preferred Defence Team. at 19 Wing Transport during a luncheon be- bylines, captions, and photo credits whenever “We had an amazing time playing beach volleyball! It was fore the holidays. possible – we want to give credit where it’s due! worth every shovel stroke!” Publishing every second Tuesday throughout 2018, we look forward to sharing your stories! 刀攀愀搀 琀栀攀

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䌀䄀䘀挀漀渀渀攀挀琀椀漀渀⸀挀愀⼀䌀漀洀漀砀⼀吀漀琀攀洀吀椀洀攀猀 10 | JANUARY 16, 2018 | TOTEM TIMES Comox Military Family Resource Centre 1575 Military Row 250.339.8290 CAFconnection.ca facebook.com/comoxmfrc Cabane à sucre en Février! - a traditional Québec breakfast A cabane à sucre, “sugar spirit of the tradition can be. shack” in English, is a small On Saturday, February 17, cabin where sap from maple the Comox Military Family trees is boiled into maple Resource Centre (MFRC) New leadership syrup. is hosting Cabane à Sucre In Québec, there is a long- en Février! - A Traditional youth group at standing custom of going to Québec Breakfast at the the cabane à sucre to con- Rose Annex and St. Michael the Mox nect with family, friends and All Angels Protestant The Mox Community Crew (MCC) is a new and community. Sharing a Chapel. volunteer youth group at the Comox Military breakfast, listening to tra- Bring the family and en- Resource Centre (MFRC) Youth Services. With ditional Québec music, and joy a traditional Québecois Francophone community members and their fami- some structure, the MCC will be an excellent enjoying the company of breakfast including all the a little better. There will lies. Civilian registration opportunity for youth to meet with friends and others bringing families usual fare: eggs, ham, po- also be a door prize of 2 opens on January 30. For have fun while learning and exercising leader- closer and creating a strong tatoes, beans, bacon, sugar VIP tickets to the Montreal more information, prices, ship skills. The participants will learn about sense of community. pies, and so much more. Canadiens Alumni Charity and timings contact the Co- their leadership styles through team building This celebration is not Get drawn in by the vibrant Hockey Game in Nanaimo. mox MFRC, by phone 250- activities and discussion. This team is unique generally found here on traditional music, rich lan- Registration for this event 339-8290, or through email as members will be able to provide insight into , but the guage, and get to know the is now open to military [email protected]. what activities the group participates in and act as the planning committee for existing drop-in Call for submissions programs and special day programs. Employment Tip The MCC will meet once a month and divided for youth zine into two age groups. Ages 10 to 13-year-olds A zine is a mini-publication created by a will meet on Tuesdays, and ages 14 to 17-year- group of like-minded people who think and olds will meet on Fridays. create outside of the box. What better way The same individuals do not have to attend for to express yourself? Artwork, photogra- every meeting. Registration is required, and phy, poetry, short stories, anything goes so a light meal will be provided. For more infor- Congratulations, you got called in for an interview. get creative and show us what the military mation and specific dates contact the Comox Now, research the company you’ve applied to so you life means to you. MFRC at 250-339-8290 or through email info@ can tailor your interview to what’s important to them, Submissions may be published anonymous- comoxmfrc.ca. and also ask them informed questions at the end. Show ly. Contact information must be given at the you’re interested in their mission and highlight how you time of entry. Contact information will be kept Follow us on Facebook can contribute. And remember, an interview is a conver- confidential. Entries can be dropped off at the sation and a chance for the employer and interviewee MFRC reception during office hours or emailed Suivez-nous sur Facbook (that’s you!) to see if it’s a fit. to [email protected]. Submission Due Date: Want to learn more? Need help figuring out what’s Wednesday, February 28, 2018 next? Set up an appointment with Cristine Saxon, Employment and Education Coordinator at the Co- For more information contact: mox MFRC. Services available in English and French. Rudi-Lee [email protected] 250-339-8211 extension 7128 www.facebook.com/comoxmfrc 250-339-8211 extension 7004 [email protected] Make 2018 the year of the telomere! Kathi Cameron, Manager Health Promotion

Did you know that lying True story. for one year experienced friends on Facebook, and others (in person) are all go- strated a lengthening of their deep inside every cell of The length of our telo- a shortening of telomeres it’s not about losing your ing to help increase telomere telomeres. your body - approximately meres directly represents that would take others five body fat and finally achiev- length. So what are you waiting 37.2 trillion of them (maybe our biological age (not our years. That’s the bad news. ing that 8-pack you only see An impact study lead by for? You can start now to less depending upon how chronological age) and un- The good news is there are on Pinterest. Dr. Dean Ornish on early help increase your telomere you spent your youth) - hid- til we find a way to stop the ways we can minimize our The answer to keeping stage prostate patients dem- length and take years off den inside each nucleus are aging process, our telomeres telomere shortening. But your youthful (albeit biolog- onstrated an increase in your bio age! Funny enough, 46 chromosomes, and at- will continue to shorten over first, ask yourself this: are ical) good looks is about get- telomere length by 10% in 19 Wing Health Promo- tached to the ends of each time. That’s life. you ready to do what it takes ting more of the anti-aging participants who moderately tion may have what you are sit four telomeres? However, research has to maintain and even reverse enzyme, Telomerase. exercised, ate a whole foods looking for. Check us out They look like the plastic confirmed that this shorten- the shortening of your telo- Ironically, too much or veggie-based diet, practiced online at CAFconnection.ca/ ends of a shoelace and we ing is accelerated if one is meres? If you aren’t, then too little of the stuff, can in- stress management tech- Comox/19WHP or simply have 194 of them per cell. chronically stressed, reports put down this paper and get crease your risk of the Big C niques such as meditation pick up the phone and call These telomeres are respon- a low sense of control over back to that perfectionism (again suggesting everything and yoga, and increased their us at 250-339-8211, exten- sible for the protection of our one’s life, smokes, and/ or and negative self-talk! If in moderation). social support (i.e. support sion 8328. chromosomes, and inevita- is caring for a family mem- you are, I promise it won’t So how can you get your groups, counselling). Either way, 19 Wing bly the cell, from aging and ber (i.e. child with special hurt or even take up much hands on the stuff? Remember the group of Health Promotion wishes dying off. After each cell needs). of your time. The good news is exer- mothers taking care of their you and yours the healthi- replication, telomeres get In fact, one study found It’s not about being on the cise in moderation, getting kids with autism? Once they est year yet, filled with tons shorter, and a shortened telo- that mothers who were car- cutting edge of performance. your sleep, managing your organized a weekly support of telomerase (but not too mere leads to cellular aging. ing for a child with autism It’s not about having 500 stress, and connecting with group, they also demon- much). JANUARY 16, 2018 | TOTEM TIMES | 11 Air Force Officer Development Program becomes more agile Maj Petra Smith, 2 Canadian Air Division

With a few clicks of to End Review. to keep the AFOD and the mouse, officers can “Self-enrolment will other programs current, now self-enroll in the Air make the registration pro- updating programming Force Officer Develop- cess easier and will allow as technology evolves,” ment (AFOD) Block 1 for enhanced scheduling said LCol William Snyder, course for near instanta- flexibility, improving stu- Commandant, Canadian neous training, anytime, dent experience,” said Col Forces School of Aero- anywhere. Norman Saulnier, Director space Studies (CFSAS). “RCAF Professional De- of Air Force Professional “While instructors will velopment is committed to Development. no longer be directly in- being relevant, efficient, “Self-enrolment puts volved in Block 1 student and agile,” said BGen Da- students in the driver’s seat learning, CFSAS AFOD vid Cochrane, Commander, of their professional devel- facilitators are available for 2 Canadian Air Division. opment journey.” curriculum-oriented ques- “The self-enrolment ini- AFOD Block 1 introduc- tions and course feedback.” tiative is just one example es the following subjects: Once students have com- of RCAF PD’s dedication RCAF history and heri- pleted the training they are to training and education tage, RCAF occupations, to bring the certificate to that is responsive to opera- RCAF aircraft, Wing struc- their Unit Training Coor- tional requirements.” ture, RCAF command and dinators for input in the Officers are now able control, RCAF doctrine, Military Individual Train- to access AFOD Block 1 flight safety, Human Perfor- ing Education (MITE) sys- training through the De- mance in Military Aviation tem for qualification man- fence Learning Network (HPMA), notable interna- agement and posting on (DLN). The transition to tional aircraft, and others. the Member’s Personnel tion of the AFOD Program cupations. formation on RCAF PD self-enrolment was in- “The Multi-Media Labo- Record Resume (MPRR). will be mandatory for pro- For more information on opportunities, visit the formed by the survey re- ratory at CFSAS in Winni- Beginning Annual Post- motion to major for offi- AFOD, visit the CFSAS 2 Canadian Air Division sponses in the AFOD End peg works extremely hard ing Season 2018, comple- cers in Air-Managed Oc- website, and for more in- website.

des escadres, de la sécurité cours, les stagiaires doivent des vols, de la performance présenter leur certificat au Le Programme de humaine dans l’aviation coordonnateur de l’instruc- militaire (PHAM) et des aé- tion de leur unité. Les ren- ronefs internationaux dignes seignements qu’il contient perfectionnement des d’intérêt. seront saisis dans le module “Le personnel du labora- de gestion de l’instruction toire multimédia de l’École individuelle et de l’éduca- officiers de la Force d’études aérospatiales tion militaire (IIEM) pour la des Forces canadiennes gestion des qualifications et (EEAFC), à Winnipeg, tra- ils seront, par la suite, versés aérienne gagne en agilité vaille d’arrache-pied pour dans le Sommaire des dos- assurer la pertinence du siers du personnel militaire Avec seulement quelques n’importe quand. qu’un exemple parmi tant davantage de souplesse pour POFA et des autres pro- (SDPM). clics de leur souris, les of- “Perfectionnement profes- d’autres du dévouement l’établissement du calendrier grammes. Il procède à des À partir de la période ficiers peuvent désormais sionnel de l’ARC est déter- des employés du Perfec- ce qui améliorera la vie des mises à niveau au rythme active des affectations 2018, s’inscrire eux-mêmes aux miné à demeurer pertinent, tionnement professionnel stagiaires,” précise le co- des changements technolo- les officiers appartenant à cours du bloc 1 du Pro- efficace et polyvalent,” af- de l’ARC envers un entraî- lonel Norman Saulnier, di- giques,” affirme le lieute- des groupes professionnels gramme de perfectionne- firme le brigadier-général nement et une instruction recteur – Perfectionnement nant-colonel William qui relèvent de la FA, qui ment des officiers de la David Cochrane, comman- adaptés aux exigences opé- professionnel (Air). Snyder, commandant de souhaitent être promus au Force aérienne (POFA). dant de la 2e Division aé- rationnelles.” “Grâce à l’auto-inscrip- l’EEAFC. grade de major, devront Un accès quasi instantané à rienne du Canada (2 DAC). Les officiers peuvent tion, les stagiaires sont “Bien que les instructeurs compléter le programme de l’instruction n’importe où, “L’auto-inscription n’est maintenant accéder aux maîtres de leur parcours de n’enseignent plus directe- POFA. cours du Bloc 1 du POFA perfectionnement profes- ment aux stagiaires pen- Pour de plus amples ren- sur le Réseau d’apprentis- sionnel.” dant le bloc 1, ces derniers seignements sur POFA, sage de la Défense (RAD). Le bloc 1 du POFA traite, pourront se tourner vers veuillez consulter le site Les données recueillies par entre autres, de l’histoire et les animateurs du POFA de web de EEAFC, et pour de le questionnaire d’examen du patrimoine de l’ARC, l’EEAFC pour toute ques- plus amples renseignements du POFA ont contribué au de ses professions, de ses tion sur le contenu du cours sur les possibilités de perfec- passage à l’auto-inscription. aéronefs, de son comman- et tout commentaire concer- tionnement professionnel de FITNESS SPORTS & RECREATION “L’auto-inscription facili- dement et contrôle, de sa nant le cours.” l’ARC, veuillez consulter le Après avoir terminé le site web de la 2 DAC. Located in the 19 Wing Fitness and tera les inscriptions, offrira doctrine, de la structure Community Centre at 1575 Military Row Monday to Friday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Padre’s Corner Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Holidays: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart St. Michael and All Angels Military users only: 6 – 8:30 a.m. and (RC) 19 Wing Chapel Protestant Chapel 11:30 a.m - 1 p.m., Monday to Friday Sunday Mass: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Fitness, Sports and Recreation: Weekday Mass: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Protestant Communion: celebrated 250-339-8211, local 7173/ 6989 and Thursday on the first and third Sunday of each month. Sports Stores Counter: Sacrament of Reconciliation: upon request. Bible Study: please contact 250-339-8211, local 8315 Chaplain for the dates and times. CAFconnection.ca/Comox Marriage preparation: please contact the Chaplain at least six months prior to date of wedding. facebook.com/19WingComoxPSP Baptisms: please make an appointment with the Chaplain. For information contact the chaplains’ office at 250-339-8211, local 8389. 12 | JANUARY 16, 2018 | TOTEM TIMES

Karate club celebrates another outstanding year 19 Wing Traditional Karate Club members in the Meibukan Hombu dojo (head dojo) in Naha city, Okinawa. (L-R, front row): Phil Nasralla, Patrick Penley, Sensei Akihito Yagi, David Smith, Mike Long and Kamryn MacMillian.

Sensei Patrick Penley, 19 Wing Traditional Karate Club A remarkable year for the 2016/17 training schedule sulted in successful student 19 Wing Traditional Karate came to a close with the an- advancement; training re- Club was launched by a nual summer BBQ. sumed on January 11 in visit from the head sensei of Return to training mid- multi-purpose rooms B and the Canadian ‘All Americas August commenced with C at the 19 Wing Comox Meibukan Karate’, Sensei students practicing karate Fitness and Community Hing-Poon Chan, who car- forms and demonstrations Centre. ried out a two week training for REXSPO 2017. Prospective students are seminar and student evalu- Five club members trav- invited to attend a free class ation at 19 Wing Comox. eled to Okinawa, Japan for to determine if this style of Hard work and sweat training at the Hombu dojo. martial art is what they are Sensei Patrick co- coupled with a heaping of The tiny island of Okinawa looking for. For more infor- loured his hair after perseverance rewarded suc- is the birthplace of karate as mation visit CAFconnec- raising $1000 in sup- cessful students with ad- we know it today. tion.ca/Comox and follow port of the Canadian vancement, just before the December grading re- the links to the club. Breast Cancer Society.