TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 Volume 58, #16

Celebrating 20 Years 1996 - 2016

Canadian Forces Mo- a common system families have ac- receive access to morale rale and Welfare Services of NPP control cess to programs and welfare programs, (CFMWS) is celebrat- and administra- at levels consis- services, and activities, ing 20 years of unrelent- tion was recom- tent with mili- no matter where they are ing dedication to helping mended back in tary tradition and located. Canadian Armed Forces 1966 in a study to those services This anniversary pro- members and their fami- conducted by normally avail- vides our dedicated CFM- lies with services that are RAdm C.J. Dil- able in compa- WS staff and the mili- tailored to handle many lon. Three years rable progressive tary community with an unique aspects of the mili- later, the concept Canadian com- opportunity to celebrate tary lifestyle. of delivering munities. the undeniable progress It was on September 3, Morale and Wel- Today, CFM- achieved over the last 20 1996 that the Canadian fare (MW) pro- CANEX, SISIP Financial In the 20 year span of WS manages more years. Therefore, we in- Forces and the Depart- grams through a combi- and NPP administration, CFMWS’ existence more than 4,100 Staff of the vite you to visit our 20th ment of National Defence nation of Public and NPP the Canadian Forces Per- than just the name has Non-Public Funds, Cana- anniversary virtual gallery implemented a VCDS In- resources was introduced sonnel Support Agency changed, but its mandate dian Forces employees on – located at cfmws20th. struction that launched and approved. These de- (CFPSA), the precursor to has remained constant bases, wings, units, and at strikingly.com - where the provision of Personnel fi ning actions opened the today’s CFMWS, was cre- throughout. To echo the headquarters in Ottawa. you can learn more about Support Programs through door to a concerted MW ated. Later, administration original 1996 mission In partnership with bases, signifi cant milestones that a Non-Public Property program delivery in the of Military Family Servic- statement: CFMWS con- wings, and units, we en- marked our organization’s (NPP) delivery model. CAF and greatly impacted es and Casualty Support tinues to excel in sup- sure that our customers, existence and to fi nd out Prior to Unifi cation of the direction that led to the Management were added porting the operational the CAF members, retired more about upcoming an- the Canadian Armed Forc- birth of the present thriv- to CFMWS’s mandate to effectiveness of the CAF and former CAF members, niversary-related events. es (CAF), virtually all NPP ing model that is in place become a unified orga- and contribute to morale, military families, Depart- activities were controlled now. nization and the service esprit de corps and unit ment of National Defence Cmdre Mark B. Watson, and managed at the local By merging PSP servic- provider of choice for the cohesion, by ensuring that employees, NPF employ- Director General Morale level. However, the idea of es with those offered by military community. CAF members and their ees, and RCMP personnel, and Welfare Services

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Canada has a long his- bases, and across the United Line, an evolution of the tory of supporting military States and Europe. Mission Information Line, families. In fact, 2016 will Over the past twenty-fi ve ensures trained counsellors mark a pivotal milestone years, support services have are accessible by telephone of dedicated programs expanded and changed as and email to military fami- and services intended to the needs of Canadian mili- lies, members and Veterans, support military families tary families have evolved and the extended military across Canada. The Mili- and the direct link between community. These help- tary Family Services Pro- family health and resilience, ing professionals provide MANAGING EDITOR gram, established formally and military operational 24/7 bilingual confi dential Camille Douglas in 1991 by the Government readiness and effectiveness support, information and 250-339-2541 of Canada, honours, ac- has become clearer. referral services specifi c to [email protected] knowledges and supports Today, military fami- the military family lifestyle. families’ contributions to lies can access the Mili- Accessible across the GRAPHIC DESIGNER the Canadian Armed Forces tary Family Services Pro- globe familyforce.ca is a Gillian Ottaway Querin by ensuring programs and gram through three entry website for and about Ca- 250-339-2541 services are in place to points, including Military nadian military families and [email protected] see them through the life Family Resource Centres provides Canadian military EDITORIAL ADVISOR events that necessarily en- (MFRCs), the Family In- families with resources to 19 Wing Public Affairs sue as part of the profession formation Line and family- improve their overall qual- of arms. force.ca. ity of life. It also links them DISTRIBUTION The Canadian Armed course throughout much The Program, stewarded Military Family Resource to their local Military Fam- Michael Pearce 250-339-2541 Forces has been engaged of their careers. Support to by Military Family Servic- Centres are at the heart of ily Resource Centre and in almost continuous op- families has been elevated es, a division of Canadian their military communities. their specifi c offerings of erations since 1990 with to a top institutional prior- Forces Morale and Welfare Overseen by community- services. more than 20 major opera- ity for much of this period Services, works closely based volunteer Boards of As we celebrate the 25th A Division of Personnel tional missions the world and the Military Family with more than thirty Mili- Directors, MFRCs are run Anniversary of the Military Support Programs over. Few occupations Services Program has been tary Family Resource Cen- by families for families. Family Services Program, CFB Comox, or professions expose the a cornerstone for family tres from coast-to-coast-to- Based on the philosophical we also celebrate more PO Box 1000 Stn. Main, Lazo, BC V0R 2K0 overwhelming majority of support, promoting and fa- coast. The Military Family principals and framework of importantly the contribu- [email protected] its people to recurring geo- cilitating community-based Services Program consists the Military Family Service tions of military families graphic relocation, relent- services that strengthen the of a network of programs Program, MFRCs offer pro- themselves and their sup- less separation and elevated resilience of military fami- and services delivered both grams and services locally. port of the Canadian Armed levels of risk as a matter of lies and their communities. centrally and locally on The Family Information Forces.

Your CFMWS team

SISIP Financial Services SISIP Financial (formerly known as the Servicemen’s In- come Security Insurance Plan) stood-up in 1969 following a study done by the CAF on fi nancial security of its mem- bers as the Servicemen’s Income Security Insurance Plan to provide income protection to the servicemen and women of the CAF who were unable to secure long-term disability and life insurance coverage from the private sector due to their enhanced risk of death or injury due to war and mili- tary life. Located in the CANEX building, SISIP Financial Edna Wilson, Administrative Assistant at SISIP Financial Comox, Pierre understands the fi nancial needs of CAF members and deliv- Goulet, SISIP Financial Associate Vice President of Client Services Deliv- ers personalized advice, tailored product solutions and an ery, and Karrie Lee, Financial Security Advisor and Mutual Funds Repre- The Totem Times is an unoffi - exceptional customer experience to members of 19 Wing. sentative at SISIP Financial Comox gather to announce the lucky winner cial publication of 19 Wing Co- Call the SISIP team, Karrie and Edna, at 250-339-5942 or mox, BC. The Editor reserves of a $250 CAF Savings Plan during a special presentation, “A chat with the right to edit copy and re- visit sisip.com for a complete list of programs and services. Pierre”, held at 19 Wing Comox earlier this year. ject advertisements to suit the needs of the publication. Views expressed are those of the contributor unless express- ly attributed to DND, CAF, or other agencies. In case of ty- pographical errors, no goods may be sold and the difference claimed against this paper. The paper’s liability is limited to a refund of the space charged for the erroneous item. Mate- rial may be reprinted with at- tribution. Published 22 times a year, every second Tuesday, with permission of Col Mike Atkins, 19 Wing Commander. Publications Mail Registration No.4098. Printed by Ladysmith Press, Ladysmith, BC. Circula- tion: 1800. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 TOTEM TIMES | 3 Your CFMWS team

The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services team at 19 Wing is led by Sabine Pieczonka, Admin- istrative Assistant, and Andy Moorhead, Senior Manager Per- sonnel Support Pro- grams. Andy became the senior manager in 2015, taking over from Bobbi Howard Muir following a de- cade in the role. Andy has been with CFM- WS since 1997, and Sabine has been the PSP administrative PSP Management Team assistant since 2007.

Messes: a tradition of camaraderie

Steeped in a rich mili- mess management team tary heritage and tradition, includes PO2 Karrie Kow- messes have been used by alyk, Officers Mess, MS the Canadian Armed Forces Skyler Tarabawka, Ser- (CAF) throughout Canada’s geants and Warrant Offi cers The NPF Human Resources Offi ce at 19 Wing Co- history to foster morale and Mess, and LS Justin Mor- mox is staffed by Shannon Matchett, Human Re- promote military values rison, Junior Ranks Mess. sources Assistant and Yvonne Dickson, CFMWS including camaraderie and Cheryl Morrow, 19 Wing Human Resources Manager. Yvonne has been unit cohesiveness. To this Bar Supervisor, has a unique providing HR services to NPF entities for 17 years. day, CAF messes retain a perspective on the CFMWS functional role as social 20th Anniversary as she has and dining clubs, and are been serving 19 Wing since the centre of social life for 1995. NPF Human units. They enhance the “Over the past twenty esprit de corps of units, years, working for PSP has lighten the load of demand- been a tremendous oppor- Resources ing day-to-day work, give tunity. They have provided The NPF Human Resources (HR) Offi ce provides a full range commanders an opportu- me a work environment that of human resources programs and services to NPF employees nity to meet socially with suits my personality. As and managers. We work as HR business partners with our cli- their troops, and enable a lot of people know, I’m ents to ensure that we provide programs and services to attract, CAF members of all ranks people friendly, and work- develop and maintain a high performing diverse workforce. The to create bonds of friendship ing the bars has been such a HR Offi ce supports the talent needs of the NPF businesses at 19 and better working relations remarkable experience. I’ve Wing Comox and develops talent management plans. through an atmosphere of met so many people, done NPF offers a diversifi ed workplace from a retail store, to good fellowship. many courses, and just had sports and recreation, health promotion, newspaper, and fi nan- CFMWS provides sup- a great time. I look forward cial products – there’s a job available for virtually any skill. port to all CAF messes, to many more years until I For persons interested in employment with CFMWS, resumes and at 19 Wing Comox, the retire.” can be submitted to [email protected]. 4 | TOTEM TIMES SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 Your CFMWS team

Mr. Dave Duval is the 19 Wing arena supervisor. Often commended for NPF Accounting his outstanding dedication and work at Glacier Gardens, he is responsi- ble for providing and maintaining top quality ice and all necessary ser- Linda Lewis, Accounting Manager at 19 Wing Comox with the Finance Di- vices associated with running a superior facility for everyone to enjoy. vision of Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services, is joined by her team in the accounting department, Cara Brodhagen and Janelle Fran- coeur. Linda has been providing accounting services to NPF entities at 19 Glacier Gardens Arena Wing for over 25 years. open for the season

Glacier Gardens Are- Sport and Recreation at 19 step how to make an ice na , located at 1435 Mil- Wing Comox. hockey rink.” itary Row, is home to The ice is installed each The normal season at the Commercial Hockey summer in time for the an- Glacier Gardens Are- League, minor hockey, nual Silver Totems Sports na started the fi rst week Wing Hockey League and Camp. The week-long of September, and the the Flyers base hockey camp is held every August 2016/17 19 Wing Hockey team, the Women’s base and is open to boys ages 7 League is scheduled to hockey team and Silver to 12 and girls ages 7-13, begin following a man- Totems Old Timers base providing local and newly datory start up meeting hockey team. Glacier Gar- posted military children on Wednesday Septem- dens hosts tournaments the opportunity to meet ber 22 at 10:00 a.m. in throughout the year for and generate new friend- the gymnasium at the 19 minor hockey, the base ships while developing Wing Fitness and Com- teams, and is the home of skating and hockey skills. munity Centre. “A team the Beaver Cup, a tourna- “The crew worked long rep must attend,” explains ment between 19 Wing RP hours this year to make Jake Plante, Sports Coor- Ops and Esquimalt. sure the ice was ready to dinator at 19 Wing Comox, “Considered by many to go on time, shares Vee “and the plan is to start be the best ice in the valley, Dion, Facility Coordinator early October, depending Dave Duval and his crew 19 Wing Comox. “Dave on this meeting.” take a great pride in the ice has been working at the The arena schedule, in- and providing an amazing arena over 10 years, and cluding casual skate and surface for the members of he knows what he is doing. parent and tot ice time, 19Wing and the entire Co- I had the chance to follow can be accessed online at mox Valley,” shares Kevin him and his crew all week the 19 Wing Comox Com- Elmore, Manager Fitness, and to understand step by munity Gateway. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 TOTEM TIMES | 5 Your CFMWS team Glacier Greens Golf Course over the years

Paul Dashkewytch, General Manager

Glacier Greens Golf Course has developed into one of the most popular and scenic golf courses on Vancouver Island in the last twenty years. What started as a 9 hole course Soldier On: During the in 1971 soon faced a complete rebuild that re-opened as an 18 hole golf course in 1995. month of September, Glacier Greens The mission of Glacier Greens Golf Course is to provide a quality golf course and Golf Course has been donating $1 amenities to CAF members and the community as a whole. The golf course would not from each green fee sold on Fridays be where it is today without the hard work and dedication from its own members and to the Soldier On fund, a program the many hours from volunteers over the years. that provides resources and opportu- Some signifi cant projects over the years included a major drainage project to allow the nities for serving and retired Canadi- golf course to be more playable during the winter months, additions to the Social Centre an Armed Forces personnel with per- which includes a solarium and a patio deck second to none in the valley, a memorial manent or chronic illness or injury to bridge to recognize past members, a tree planting program, upgrades to major cutting improve their quality of life through equipment, a retaining wall on hole 18, broom busting exercises, and a new driving range. active participation in physical, recre- The Glacier Greens Golf Course annual membership enjoys the lush fairways and ational and sporting activities. CFM- social activities at the club including weekly socials, ladies day, men’s day and mem- WS has partnered with the Canadian ber’s day. PGA for golf courses across the coun- Glacier Greens invites you to discover the unbeatable value and friendly service that try to create an awareness and pro- have made it one of the fi nest courses in the Comox Valley. For current green fee rates, motion campaign. special and membership information visit glaciergreens.com. Paul Dashkewytch

Canadian Forces Newspapers: Celebrate Your community, your stories 20 years of CFMWS Over 250,000 readers in fence Team: CFN manager Camille 16 communities rely on Ca- Adsum (CFB Valcartier), Douglas and graphic de- nadian Forces Newspapers Aurora (CFB Greenwood), signer Gillian Ottaway with (CFN) to report on opera- Borden Citizen, Cold Lake Querin bring the Totem tions, morale and welfare Courier, Contact (8 Wing Times to members of the programs, and the Canadian Trenton), Guard of Honour 19 Wing Defence Team Armed Forces community at (CFSU Ottawa), Lookout every second Tuesday. large. Some of these publica- (CFB Esquimalt, North Bay Gillian has been contrib- uting to the bi-week- On Wednesday, Sep- tions are available online, but Shield, Petawawa Post, Post tember 21, CFMWS all are sent to 19 Wing for the Gazette (CFB Gagetown), ly newspaper for more than ten years. Find is celebrating its 20th national newspaper stand. Servir (St. Jean and Mon- anniversary and YOU The Totem Times offi ce, treal Garrison), Shilo Stag, us online at facebook. com/19WingTotemTimes. can help your 19 Wing located next to the Wing Trident (CFB Halifax), Vor- Comox win $5,000 Theatre, receives new pub- tex (3 Wing Bagotville), towards morale and lications weekly, and main- Voxair (17 Wing Winnipeg), Write for the Totem Times! welfare services! tains a catalogue of back Western Sentinel (CFB Ed- Have you got a great story to tell? Have you noticed a remarkable Head down to CANEX copies. Stop in to browse monton). achievement at 19 Wing? Tell us about it! at 10:00 a.m. and through the national stand Canadian Forces News- Send us your words via email to [email protected] – and don’t join PSP, MFS, CANEX and connect with other CAF papers are a function of the forget about photos! Please send image fi les as separate attachments; and SISIP in celebrat- communities. The follow- Personnel Support Program make sure your photos are at least 1024x768 pixels (or 1 MB) in size. ing our anniversary – ing Canadian Forces News- (PSP), a division of Canadi- Finally, please list preferred byline, captions, and photo credits when- the base with the best papers are available to any an Forces Morale and Wel- ever possible – we want to give credit where it’s due! turn out will win! member of the 19 Wing De- fare Services (CFMWS). 6 | TOTEM TIMES SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 Your CFMWS team

Fall is a great time to get providing variation from moving and establish a new week to week. Vinyasa is routine, and the PSP fi tness an active class that links team is ready to provide fi t- poses with breath, includ- ness and specialty classes ing sun salutations and a that appeal to all members variety of standing, bal- of the 19 Wing Defence ancing, twisting and seated Team. poses. Yin is a slower style “Fitness and specialty of class that focuses on the Fall into fitness classes are free to military, stretching aspects of yoga DND, PSP and MFRC em- where the majority of poses @19WingComoxPSP ployees,” explains Natasha are done seated or lying Cusson, Fitness Coordina- down. tor 19 Wing Comox, “and Combat fi tness is a high rec pass holders are wel- intensity workout that in- come if space permits.” cludes functional move- All levels of fi tness are ments and strength chal- welcome! Qualifi ed fi tness lenges that is designed to instructors will adapt the assist you in achieving your exercises to meet your in- desired fi tness and skill out- dividual needs to help you comes while keeping up achieve your fi tness goals! with operational demands. The fall 2016 programs Swim fi t is a water class include Get Up and Ride – that will help you get more Monday and Friday morn- fit (and maybe faster) ings at 6:00 a.m. – offering through workouts focus- The PSP fi tness team at 19 Wing Comox is looking forward to welcoming new members to the va- an experience so close to ing on speed, distance and riety of fi tness and specialty classes that are offered throughout the fall. Stop by the @19Wing- road riding that the only technique. ComoxPSP Facebook page for updates and class schedules. thing you’ll miss is the Starting this week spe- traffi c! cialty classes that all users SAQ… (speed, agility & must pay to attend have be- quickness) is a program in- gun. Users can purchase a Physical Exercise Specialist: Chris Rehor (far right in the above photo) is tended to introduce proper 10 punch card or sign up for the Physical Exercise Specialist (PES) at 19 Wing Comox. His role with the PSP team is to de- fi tness techniques that are in the fall session for aquafi t, liver nationally standardized physical fi tness programs for members with medical conditions, correlation to balance, co- hatha yoga, and Zumba. functional limitations (emotional or physical) or disabilities. He develops, implements, and ordination, agility, rhythm, Contact the recreation of- delivers practical and theoretical physical fi tness and wellness seminars, workshops and les- speed and quickness. fi ce at 250-339-8211, local sons and coordinates and delivers physical fi tness education modules to the military. Connect Vinyasa or yin yoga are 7173, to fi nd out how you with him at 250-339-8211, local 6990 or at [email protected]. on alternating Wednesdays, can sign up. Chris was born in Comox but spent most of his life living in the United States and Australia. As a son to a Professor of Exercise Science, Chris grew up in a very active house hold and enjoys spending his days off hiking and rock climbing in the summer as well as skiing and ice climbing in the winter. He completed his undergraduate degree at Bond University in Sport and Exercise Science while representing his university in both soccer and rugby. Chris joined PSP in 2009 and spent four years working in CFB Esquimalt. Chris worked with Canada’s Para- lympic rowing and triathlon teams as a strength and conditioning coach as they prepared for the Rio 2016 games, and is now very excited to work at 19 Wing Comox.

FITNESS SPORTS & RECREATION Located in the 19 Wing Fitness and Community Centre, 1575 Military Row

Monday to Friday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Holidays: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Military users only: 6 – 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m - 1 p.m., Monday to Friday Fitness, Sports and Recreation: 250-339-8211, local 7173/ 6989 Sports Stores Counter: 250-339-8211, local 8315 cfgateway.com facebook.com/19WingComoxPSP SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 TOTEM TIMES | 7

Canadian Armed Forces Sports Program The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Sports Program en- compasses the spectrum of sports that are played by mili- tary members through regional, national, and international programs, playing a prominent role in promoting fi tness and good health for military personnel. There are sports options available for a variety of skill levels in every CAF commu- nity; over 20,000 members participate in the Sports Program. Since October 2012, DFIT.ca provides online operational fi tness training plans and guidance to more than 28,000 reg- istered CAF members, both regular force and reserve. The site also offers a complementary online resource available to military family members, veterans and their families through the CFOne card number. The international component of the CAF Sports Program offers the opportunity for more skilled and higher caliber CAF athletes to train and compete at higher levels. Par- ticipation at the international level is achieved through the CAF’s membership in the Conseil international du sport militaire (CISM). CISM: friendship through sport Conseil international du Houtrak in Amsterdam, The of years, it was my fi rst 72- During their trip, the Ca- sport militaire (CISM) was Netherlands from August 27 hole stroke play tournament nadian team was recipients established in 1948 to create to September 4. Pins, trinkets, played from a distance of ap- of formidable Dutch hos- an opportunity for military hats and other representa- proximately 6,000 yds. After pitality at the Royal Hague personnel all over the world tional gifts were exchanged a nervous fi rst two rounds, I Golf and Country Club, the to meet each other through amongst players – and al- was able to adjust my game oldest golf club in The Neth- sports competitions, hence though the competition was and shave 19 strokes off my erlands, and also visited a the motto: Friendship fierce, the comraderie was 2-day total, shooting 87-88 former Nazi concentration through Sport. The funda- ever-present. for fi nal two rounds. Sink- camp in Amersfoort where mental aim of CISM is to After three years of vying ing a birdie on the 18th hole on May 7, 1945, Canadian promote sport activity and for a spot on the CISM golf of the fi nal round in front of soldiers of the First Canadi- physical education between team, LCdr Suzanne Thistle, a gallery of spectators was a an Army offi cially liberated armed forces as a means to Commanding Offi cer of 21 feeling I won’t soon forget!” the camp. foster world peace. CF Health Services Centre at Maj James Dickson, for- The opportunity to rep- LCdr Suzanne Thistle, Commanding Offi cer of 21 This certainly rang true at 19 Wing Comox, was select- merly at 19 Wing Comox, resent Canada at the 10th CF Health Services Centre at 19 Wing Comox, the 10th World Military Golf ed as one of only two female was the lone Canadian med- World Games is provided was selected as one of only two female golfers Championship as 68 male golfers to represent Canada at alist, taking the silver in through the CAF Sports to represent Canada at the 10th World Military and 10 female competitors these World Games. the individual senior men’s Program, a function of Per- Golf Championship at the Gofl club Houtrak in from 12 different countries “Although I’ve golfed division with a 4-day total sonnel Support Programs Amsterdam, The Netherlands earlier this month. came together at the Gofl club competitively for a number of 301. (PSP).

LET US BRING YOU BACK IN TIME AT THE COMOX AIR FORCE MUSEUM

Come celebrate our West Coast aviation heritage in a welcoming and friendly museum: z WW1 to present day exhibits; zExcellent aviation reference library; zLocated at entrance to 19 Wing; zHeritage Air Park near-by (Numerous Aircraft plus Heritage Stone Display)

Open Tuesday thru Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm (Admission by donation) 250-339-8162 | comoxairforcemuseum.ca 8 | TOTEM TIMES SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 Your CFMWS team Five things you can do right now to improve your health

Kathi Cameron, Manager Health Promotion

Wallis Simpson, The get an average of 7-9 hours debunked the myth that ex- to identify the emotion they Duchess of Windsor, once per night of uninterrupted ercise is an effective weight are experiencing. A lack of said, “You can never be too sleep. Should you fi nd this a loss tool, it has also suggested emotional awareness can rich or too thin”. Unfortu- challenge you may consider that if we were to move for lead to mental health is- nately, we now know that trying the following tips for health (and not fat loss) we sues like depression, and only 55% of lottery win- a good night’s sleep: would be more successful a lifetime of relationship ners fi nd happiness in their Turn off all screens 45 -60 at losing weight over time. stress and breakdown. In new-found wealth and, as minutes before bedtime. There is no such thing as the turn, our inability to iden- we learn daily from our Enjoy a hot shower or bath “best” or “fat burning” ex- tify emotion can affect our celebrities, thinness never before slipping between the ercise and believing in such physical health resulting in promises happiness and sheets. will only lead to disappoint- many chronic diseases such good health. So why not Practice mind/ body relax- ment. Do activities with oth- as heart disease. Emotional pursue what we know helps ation techniques before bed. ers, activities you enjoy, and awareness is just as im- to support our happiness, Turn digital clocks away change it up once in a while. portant to our health as is good health, and quality from you, create a dark, cool You will fi nd it easier to stick exercise, eating well, and of life? The following is a sleeping environment, and with this exercise program getting enough sleep. As list of the top fi ve steps one invest in a supportive mat- more than one that chains luck would have it, 19 Wing can take to reap the health- tress and pillow. Kathi Cameron, Manager of Health Promotion at you to a machine. If you (like Health Promotion offers a ful benefi ts now (not 8-12 Reduce (or Manage) 19 Wing and Maggie Norman, Health Promotion about 60% of novice exer- great course called “Man- weeks from now). Your Stress Administrative Assistant balance their well-being cisers) are challenged with aging Angry Moments” Get Your Sleep Stress management and with cake. The Health Promotion program with- sticking to your program, the (not an anger management (7-9 hours of it) reduction may be the last in Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services program is the problem…not class but one that focuses on We all know we should thing we are thinking about began 2001. you. Your neighbourhood emotional management and get more sleep, but did you when we are so stressed out! Health Promotion offi ce can communication). know chronic sleeplessness The bad news is if we ig- (Stress: Take Charge!) that tively infl uence both mental work with you to fi nd an ac- Clearly, there are other is related to heart disease and nore our stress level, it has may save you more time and and physical health. That tivity program that will ben- factors that relate to our obesity? Research from the the power to shut us down money in the long run. means reducing sugar intake efi t your physical and mental health besides eating veg- World Health Organization in the long run (colds, fl u, Eat Well to (don’t freak out) about 6 health! gies and working out. Per- has suggested that poor sleep heart disease, and other seri- There is a big difference teaspoons for men and 4 tea- Mind Your Emotions haps it is time to focus on may double the risk of h eart ous chronic illnesses…just to between eating for weight spoons for women. If the idea Emotions aren’t just for getting enough sleep or re- disease and stroke and should name a few). Just like sleep loss and eating well. Eat- of letting go of the fun foods the hippies anymore! Ev- ducing your sugar intake if be considered a health risk deprivation, chronic stress ing well is about health and is making you dizzy, give me eryone has them (and “fi ne” fi nding the time to exercise like smoking, sedentary liv- can lead to cognitive impair- food enjoyment while eating a call and we can create an isn’t one of them) Sadly, re- isn’t working. Remember, ing, and poor diet. Not only ment, depression, anxiety, a wide variety of healthy, eating plan that will accom- search has suggested that by your 19 Wing Health Pro- that, habitual sleeplessness substance abuse, and a large whole foods. Eating for modate your favorite foods the time boys reach the ripe motion office is here for wears on our concentration, list of physical illnesses. weight loss is about restric- with a focus on health (it can old age of three, they have you and your family mem- emotional well-being, and Learning how to manage the tion and “good” versus “bad” be done). already learned to stifl e all bers and offer courses for any motivation we have to day to day tasks (i.e. deep food (it’s exhausting, it isn’t Be Physically Active emotion other than anger. military, military family eat well and exercise. Inter- breathing, challenging per- fun, and it certainly isn’t Being physically active North American society members (over 18 years), estingly, studies have corre- spectives, time management healthy). 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Submitted by Cole – age 11 - Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary

I arrived at REXSPO – talk airplane stand [4R’s Educa- a Lego centre, a bouncy food was amazing! I’d give about booked! There were tion Centre]. There was a lot castle, and a [laser] shoot- it a 9.8 out of 10. cars parked everywhere! Ca- of paper and apparently we ing game. We tried out the After we ate, we went mille [Totem Times manager] were the fi rst people to sign hive game and won easily, back inside to see some was lucky to get a spot! Well, up [for the paper airplane and Eli got a pretty good more stands. We saw a cri- on to the fair. distance contest]. After we high score [on the shooting sis dog [St John Ambulance The fi rst thing I saw when signed up, we took some game]. Then we went in- Therapy Dog] stand and a me and my friend Eli en- paper outside to make our side for the paper airplane Kitty Cat P.A.L.S. stand. tered was the karate club’s planes. challenge. After checking those out, stand. It was probably the When we were fi nished At the paper airplane we left to go swimming. biggest there. I said prob- making our planes, Eli and challenge, I got second in ably because I didn’t see I went to try out the games distance and Eli got fourth. Cole submitting a self- all the stands! The next outside. There was a hive Neither of us won anything. ie to the #in2transit stand we – me, Camille, game with nets where you After the challenge we went campaign, hoping to Eli – went to was the paper had to catch a yellow ball, outside again to eat. The win great prizes. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 TOTEM TIMES | 9 19 Wing firefighters compete in Auto X

WO Buckingham, 19 Wing Comox Fire Service

A six firefighter team from 19 Wing Comox had the pleasure of competing in the TERC (Transport Emer- gency Rescue Committee) Regionals Auto X competi- tion with seven other teams from across Vancouver Is- land on September 17 and 18, hosted by Cumberland Squadron Leader (ret’d) John Hart recently cel- Fire department. ebrated his 100th birthday, and was honoured The competition revolved by a CF-18 fl ypast during a Battle of Britain cer- around three distinct sce- emony in Naramata, BC. narios: 20 minute “unlim- ited” where fi refi ghters can use hydraulic tools to extri- At the completion of the “limited” event, placing third among seven teams, Battle of Britain cate the casualty, 20 minute Cpl Rexin (tool), MCpl Gravel (tool), Cpl Braidwood (medic), casualty that “limited” where only hand was extricated, WO Buckingham (IC), Cpl Highmore (tool), and Cpl Van tools are used, and the 10 Erve (assistant medic). The annual commemora- Hart, now 100 years old. minute “rapid” where any tion of the Battle of Britain, He is the last living Cana- tool available can be used being placed in isolation The 19 Wing team was “Top Incident Commander”. held at locations across Cana- dian who participated in the to extricate the casualty while their scenario was able to extricate the casualty This was the first Auto da on September 18, honours Battle of Britain. He fl ew a while their vitals are crash- being prepared. Each sce- on the “limited” and “rapid” X competition that the 19 the airmen who fought and Supermarine Spitfi re, and on ing. Live, 200+ lb casualties nario was assessed by three scenarios, but ran out of time Wing Comox team has died during the battle and rec- one mission managed to land were used for all scenarios. judges who covered Inci- on the “unlimited”. The team competed in and the wealth ognizes those who continue his aircraft safely after it was Before each scenario the dent Command (IC), tech- returned to 19 Wing with of knowledge and experi- to serve in the Royal Cana- shot-up and badly damaged teams had 15 minutes to nical tool application, and a third place fi nish for the ence that was taken away dian Air Force today. at 20,000 feet over the Eng- prepare their tools before medical. “limited” event and overall was incredible. Although the Canadian lish Channel. contribution to the Battle of Hart fl ew throughout the Britain was fairly modest rest of the war, with stations when compared to future of duty in Italy, Burma and Thank you from the Rexspo Committee operations, it represented India, returning home to Can- The Rexspo 2016 Commit- 19 Wing Comox, 19 Wing the introduction to combat ada in 1946. In honour of his Thanks to the wonderful exhibitors who give tee extends a heartfelt thank Base Fund, Canex and SISIP for the RCAF in the Second service as a fi ghter pilot, two their personal time to make this such a fan- you to the volunteers and Financial Services provided World War. CF-18s performed a fl ypast. tastic community event year after year: 60 staff from FS&R, MFRC, sponsorship and support, More than one hundred Ca- The Honourable Harjit Minute Toastmasters Club; Brickhouse Betties SISIP, 19 Wing Chaplains, all of which symbolizes the nadians fl ew in the Battle of Sajjan, Minister of National Roller Derby Club; Chimo Gymnastic Club; Co- Canex, Army, Sea and Air ca- endorsement of Rexspo by Britain between July and Oc- Defence, and the Honour- mox Rec Fencing Program; CV Breakers Wom- dets, and many 19 Wing lead- 19 Wing leaders. Ultimately tober 1940 and 23 lost their able Kent Hehr, Minister of en’s Hockey Club; CV Dragon Boating; Hope ers. Volunteers are the force however, it is the participa- lives; an unknown number Veterans’ Affairs and Asso- Afl oat Canada; Flying Dragons; Blazing Pad- behind the scenes: Rexspo tion of community members also served as groundcrew. ciate Minister of National dles; CV Fly Fishing Club; CV Kickers Rugby is not possible without your that makes Rexspo such a Historians have described Defence, issued a statement Club; CV Minor Hockey Assn; CV Orca Swim dedication and hard work, so tremendous success. There- the Battle, which involved marking the 76th Anniver- Club; CV Ringette Assn; CV Roadrunners; CV we gratefully salute you: LS fore, we take this opportunity almost 3,000 Allied airmen, sary of the Battle of Britain. Skating Club; Fung Loy Kok Institute of Tao- Kaylee Norton; AVR Juan to thank all the families and 544 of whom would be killed “The Royal Canadian Air ism; Laughter Wellness Club; 4R’s Education Zaragoza; Sgt James Wood; members of the Wing who in action, as a turning point Force’s number one asset Centre; 189 RCSCC Port Augusta Sea Cadets; Cpl Amiel Tabernero; Cpl shared the day with us as a of the Second World War. was, is, and always will be 386 (Komox) Sqn (RC)Air Cadets; 1726 Cdn Chun-Yin Li; MCpl Domi- community. 19 Wing spirit The victory, described by Sir its people. Today, we honour Scottish Army Cadets; Bank of Montreal; BC nick Grenier; Cpl Jacob Gio- is built by you. To that end, Winston Churchill as Brit- those who were willing to Transit; Canadian Military Wives Choir; Cape net; Cpl Nicholas Lavergne; we hope you enjoyed Rex- ain’s “fi nest hour” halted a give everything in the sum- Lazo Power & Sail Squadron; Comox Public Li- Cpl Clint Hartery. spo 2016 as much as we did! planned invasion of Great mer and fall of 1940. We brary; Comox Recreation Centre; Ctny & Dist Britain and gave hope to a de- also recognize the sacrifi ces Fish & Game Protective Assn; Courtenay Lit- moralized Britain and north- and dedication of surviving tle Theatre; Courtenay Recreation Centre; CV Lucky prize winners were Simone Kiltz receiv- ern Europe. It was the fi rst Battle of Britain veterans, Child Development Association; CV COPS; CV ing the Rexspo kayak package, Miranda Potts battle to be won by air power. like Squadron Leader (ret’d) Girl Guides of Canada; CV Regional District; CV receiving the volunteer prize of a $50 Boston In Naramata, BC, the cer- John Stewart Hart, who re- Scouting; Island Health; Kitty Cat Pals; Mag- Pizza gift card, and David Tien receiving the emony had a special signifi - cently celebrated his 100th ical Faces; Mount Washington; Mount Wash- exhibitor prize of a $50 Boston Pizza gift card. cance to celebrate Squadron birthday. All of us owe them ington Volunteer Ski Patrol; North Island Col- Leader (ret’d) John Stewart a debt of gratitude.” lege; Oyster River Enhancement Society; PACE Multisport; RCMP; Royal Canadian Legion Co- mox Br #160; Royal Canadian Legion Courte- nay Br #17; Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue; SPCA; St. John Ambulance; St. John Padre’s Corner Amb Therapy Dogs; VI Compassion Dogs So- ciety; VI Society for Adaptive Snow Sports; Our Lady of the Sacred Heart St. Michael and All Angels VI Visitor Centre; Veterans Affairs of Canada; (RC) 19 Wing Chapel Protestant Chapel CANEX; Employment Equity; Helping Profes- Sunday Mass: 1000 hrs Sunday Worship: 1000 hrs sionals; Military Police-Child Ident; Wing Fire Protestant Communion: celebrated Rescue; Earthquake Preparedness; Comox Mil- Weekday Mass: 1100 hrs Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on the first Sunday of each month. itary Family Resource Centre; Fitness, Sports Sacrament of Reconciliation: upon request. Bible Study: please contact & Recreation; Health Promotion; Auto Hobby Chaplain for the dates and times. Club; Brazilian Jui Jitsu; Glacier Greens Golf Course; Goju-ryu Karate (CTKC); Sailing Club; Marriage preparation: please contact the Chaplain at least six months prior to date of wedding. Scuba Club; TP Park Campground; Wood Hob- Baptisms: please make an appointment with the Chaplain. by Club. For information contact the chaplains’ offi ce at 250-339-8211, ext 8389. 10 | TOTEM TIMES SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

COMOX MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE 1575 Military Row 250-339-8290 familyforce.ca facebook.com/comoxmfrc Did you miss Ghouls and Goblins Costume Swap Art Class Excel Level 1 Saturday Join us for a SPOOKtacular Halloween costume swap! Trade in one or more gently used We are going to learn the (3 Classes) Play? costumes for “creepy coupons” and shop through the selection of new and used costumes. techniques of water colour Level 1 will introduce a user The SPOOKtacular Halloween costume swap is the best way to fi nd a 'new to you' cos- painting and create a small to Excel. Instructions will Don’t worry. There are tume! Please bring a reusable piece of art to take home. include: data entry, editing, three more sessions this shopping bag to the event to Please join Tara Williamson toolbars, formatting, simple quarter. Children (infants collect your new treasures! for this exciting workshop. formulas and functions. to 12 yrs) will participate Other topics included: com- Friday, Oct 7 Wednesday, Sep 28 in a variety of activities that ments, paste link and print- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 9:15 am - 11:45 am encourage learning through ing spreadsheets. A working Multi Purpose Rooms MPR A knowledge of the Windows play. The program is of- A/B/C $10 Military environment is preferred. fered on the third Saturday Costume drop-off at $15 Non Military Monday, Tuesday & of every month. MFRC until Oct 6, 8 am - Note: Limited free Wednesday, Saturdays childcare may be 4 pm. Drop-offs will NOT Oct 17, 18 & 19 Oct 15, Nov 19 be accepted the day of available. 9:00 am - 12:00 & Dec 17 or at the event. “Creepy 9:00 am - 1:00 pm coupons” have NO cash Java Talk pm 19Wg Family Centre value and can be picked Come and meet friends, re- Computer Lab, up at the event sign in $20/Morning lax and have fun. MFRC table for $5. “Creepy Wednesdays $70 Military Note: The fee coupons” are for those who do not have a costume to swap and/or for those is waived for who would like more than one costume. Note: We have the right to refuse any Oct 5 & Nov 2 $90 Non-Military deployment costumes or accessories. Please make sure all costumes are clean and in good 9:15 am - 11:45 am Note: Please Bring families. condition: no spots, holes etc., (unless they're supposed to be there!). Youth Centre│Free Memory Stick. 25 Years of Military Family Services Programs celebrated at Rexspo Since 1991, the Military Family Services Program (MFSP) has been a cornerstone of support, promoting and facilitating community- based services that strengthen the resilience of military families and their community. The MFSP strives to enhance the quality of life in Canadian Armed Forces communities by supporting personal, family and community development. Thanks to everyone who pur- chased food, and to Canex, the BBQ raised $2,100 for the Chaplains’ Emergency Benevolent Fund. Thanks to our BBQ team: WComd Col Atkins; WCWO CWO Parent; LCol Rossell; CWO Chetwynd; LCol Fraser; LCol Stewart; LCol Gagnon; CWO Flood; Rexspo is jointly coordinated by 19 CWO Hall; Maj Jeffers; Maj Wing Fitness, Sports and Recreation Bishop; LCdr Thistle; CWO and Comox MFRC. Committee mem- Willett; Padre William Hub- bers are: Co-Chairs Janice Sandholm bard and staff from Canex Col Mike Atkins, WComd (Ctr), CWO One of our young Rexspo participants and Cathy Stotts, Jane Bekus,Vee Dion, and SISIP. Thanks also to JC Parent, WCWO & Cathy Stotts, ED delights in receiving a large piece of Dave Buckley-Jones, Natasha Cusson, our entertainment volunteers MFRC cut the fi rst cake to celebrate anniversary cake, which is only out- Nancy Callaghan, Jill Killin, Capt Hub- Brian “Fuzz” Morissette and 25 years of the national MFSP. matched by the huge smile! bard and Maggie Norman. Amanda Usher.

Boomer’s Legacy BC Bike Ride: Sgt Anthony (Tony) Norris Sgt Tony Norris, a fl ight overly enthusiastic atti- and airport sieges in both cards for two of whom I others. engineer at 407 Squadron, tude,” laughs Tony. Kandahar and Kabul,” knew (during the 2016 cer- “I like being involved in has been a steadfast mem- “Seeing people get in- Tony shares. emony). That is important an event that I feel is truly ber of Boomer’s Team, sup- volved with the remem- “It was those days of be- for people to see that it is trying to raise awareness porting the annual BC bike brance of one lost in Af- ing on parade and feeling not just another name but for our military and the ride by bringing up the rear ghanistan hit home with me the loss of those in battle our attachment to their im- sacrifices that have been with his Jeep and trailer for after doing four tours and that left a mark.” portance of what and why given,” concludes Tony. struggling riders. seeing and being involved During the two-day sup- this ride is conducted. As Tony will be assisting the “I’m not a road cyclist, with the repatriation of ap- ported cycling event from well as celebrating their September 30 spin-a-thon but was approached by Capt proximately 20 members. I the Comox Valley to Vic- life and not forgetting who by spinning tracks to keep Vandor (former 19 Wing was with 436 Sqn Tactical toria, each cyclist carries they were.” participants moving. The military liaison with Boom- Aviation Unit out of Dubai the biography of a fallen Boomer’s Legacy has team that spins the most er’s Legacy BC Bike Ride and Kandahar. As well, I soldier. A ceremony to hon- raised over a million dol- distance will win the op- committee) while at 442 lived through rocket at- our their service to Canada lars in the last ten years to portunity to choose a char- Sqn to assist with the ride. tacks (I was caught in a concludes the event. help men and women in ity project where Boomer’s He thought I was a good fi t blast in Kandahar while “There was a hard lump uniform make a positive Legacy funds will be do- because of my sometimes leaving the American gym) in my throat as I had the difference in the lives of nated. Sgt Tony Norris SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 TOTEM TIMES | 11 Boomer’s funds at work, at home

Maj Andrew Vandor, a former member of the 19 Wing Defence Team and the fi rst military liaison for Boomer’s Legacy BC Bike Ride committee, recently returned from deployment The Boomer’s Legacy Spin-a-thon will be held on in Canada’s arctic. While September 30 in the 442 Squadron Buffalo hanger. taking part in OP Nanook, Maj Vandor observed that the living conditions in Boomer’s Legacy Canada’s north is similar to those of a third-world coun- try. “The price of food is spin-a-thon astronomical,” shared Maj Boomer’s Legacy – a pro- will lead spin classes with a Vandor, “and I felt com- gram within Support Our live DJ, and the dress for the pelled to put a Boomer’s ap- A school in a small community in Nunavut receives support for their break- Troops – is holding a spin- event will be PT gear. Wear plication forwarded.” After fast club from Boomer’s Legacy. a-thon on Friday, September your Boomer’s Legacy t-shirt speaking with local elders 30 to commemorate the 10th if you have one – or simply and community leaders, as serving with 1 Field Am- sist. They just have to de- my son would have want- anniversary of Cpl Andrew wear red. You don’t have to well as the RCMP, they de- bulance in Afghanistan in fi ne how the charity would ed,” says Maureen. “Help- “Boomer” Eyelenboom’s spin to attend the event – just cided to support the school 2006. Maureen established use the funds, and how the ing our soldiers help others death – and the beginning stop by to cheer your unit on, breakfast club. Boomer’s Legacy to boost military community would is our mission, and it’s what of Boomer’s Legacy Foun- fi nd out more about how you “It was very rewarding. troop morale during their be involved.” we will always do, no mat- dation. The event will raise can champion a Boomer’s We had a contingent of 50 deployed service, and bol- “I know that this is what ter where they are.” awareness and funds that can Legacy project, or enjoy the military members go into ster the image of the Cana- be used by 19 Wing Mem- cash BBQ for lunch.” classrooms and engage the dian Armed Forces within bers to “Help Our Soliders Capt Cori Lee, military children. We played games the areas they were serving. Help Others”. The event will liaison with the Boomer’s the kids asked interesting Andrew’s humanitari- be held in the 442 Squadron Legacy BC Bike Ride com- questions. We proceeded to an spirit lives on through Buffalo hanger, and it will be mittee and OPI for the spin-a- the gym and I made the an- Boomer’s Legacy, with over supported by a live DJ and thon shares, “The spin-a-thon nouncement that $10,000 a million dollars raised in PSP fi tness staff. is a great opportunity to learn was approved, and ex- the last ten years to help The team that spins the more about how you can ac- plained that the funds came men and women in uni- most distance will win the cess Boomer’s Legacy funds, from Boomer’s Legacy. I form make a positive differ- opportunity to choose a char- or to learn more about the shared Boomer’s story, and ence in the lives of others. ity project where Boomer’s upcoming Boomer’s Legacy I had diffi cult time getting The foundation is now a Helping our Legacy funds will be donat- BC Bike Ride which will through my speech as it fund under the Support Our soldiers help others ed. A donation to register is take place on June 10 and was extremely emotional. Troops Program, an entity not required; maximum 19 11, 2017.” The teachers and principal of Canadian Forces Mo- The Esquimalt United Church’s non-denomi- Wing participation is encour- The 2017 ride will be the were crying. The entire rale and Welfare Services national Rainbow Kitchen is undergoing a ren- aged! To register or request last in the current two-day school sang us O Canada in (CFMWS). ovation project managed by HeroWork, a non- access to 14 Hanger contact fully-supported format. Cov- Inuktitut.” Sandy Gauthier, Nation- profi t that is organizing civilian and military Cpl Jesse Callejo at local ering 240 kms from Boom- Maureen Eykelenboom, al Manager Support Our volunteers. CFMWS Boomer’s Legacy donat- 8710 or at Jesse.Callejo@ er’s graveside in the Comox founder of Boomer’s Lega- Troops, manages the appli- ed $20,000 towards the renovation and over forces.gc.ca. Valley to the provincial par- cy, will be meeting with the cations for funds. “When 75 military members are volunteering on the Capt Helen Neilson, OPI liament in Victoria, each cy- school via skype to share a member of the Canadian build. The renovated kitchen will serve ap- for the spin-a-thon, encour- clist carries the biography of her son’s story. Cpl Andrew Armed Forces is in a posi- proximately 36,000 hot meals a year to peo- ages all members of the 19 a fallen soldier, and a ceremo- Eykelenboom was 23 years tion to help local people, ple in need. Wing Defence Team to take ny to honour their service to old when was killed while Boomer’s Legacy can as- part in the event. “PSP staff Canada concludes the event. MP set to ride Tour de Rock 2016 Terry Fox Run Cpl Curtis Mitchell of 12 Mock Tour a couple weeks 19 Wing Comox Military Police Flight at 19 ago which included a 125 stepped up in the Wing Comox is a member km bike ride from Nanaimo rain on Septem- of the Canadian Cancer to Duncan and back with a ber 16. More than Society’s Cops for Cancer lead car and support crew. 300 participants 2016 Tour De Rock team, It gave us all a real sense and another 33 taking part in a two-week of what Tour will actually volunteers soaked bicycle journey across Van- be like and we all had an up some moisture couver Island from Sep- awesome time,” shared Cpl for the Terry Fox tember 24 to October 7. Mitchell. Run. Dads and The event aims to raise “We have all worked toddlers, moms money to fund pediatric so hard for this and its fi - and babies, furry cancer research and pro- nally coming down to the friends on leash- vide programs that help wire. People can donate es, and members children with cancer. A to this great cause to raise from every unit popular fundraising event Cpl Curtis Mitchell money for pediatric can- ran and walked the is the Red Serge spaghetti cer research at tourderock. 5km route. $4,300 dinner held on September regarding the dinner event, ca/dt_team/mitchell/ until was raised to fund 28 when the Tour De Rock visit Cpl Mitchell’s Face- Oct 7. I am honoured to innovative can- riders come to the Comox book page, Tour De Rock have been chosen to rep- cer research and Valley. Tickets are selling Curtis. resent the Military Police 19 AMS won the fast - $20 for adults, $5 “Training has been going in this ride,” concluded elusive unit chal- for children. For details extremely well. We did the Mitchell. lenge! 12 | TOTEM TIMES SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

MCpl Nathan King speaks with members of the Vancouver Canucks on September 13 during a tac- tical leadership engagement and visit. MCpl King, a Search and Rescue Technician, describes the role of a SAR Tech, shows some of the equipment used by SAR Techs, and describes the relation- ship with the air crews he works with at 442 Sqn. Vancouver Canucks visit 442 Sqn

Seven players and two coaches of the Vancouver Ca- focus on a crew conducting an operational mission under nucks organization visited 442 Transport and Rescue demanding circumstances. Squadron at 19 Wing Comox on September 13 to conduct To highlight these challenges and the leadership prin- a tactical leadership engagement and visit. ciples applied to overcome them, the visit included a tour The intent was to examine the leadership and commu- of all sections within the squadron, a SAR demonstration nication challenges faced at a squadron with a particular and a familiarization fl ight.