July 16, 2008 VOLUME 56, ISSUE 13 FREE

Take me out to the ball game Photos: Cpl Colin Aitken

Record numbers participate

he annual Wing Chief Warrant TOfficer’s/ Public Service slo- pitch tournament took place on June 20, 2008 with a record num- ber of 33 participating. Due to the overwhelming re- sponse, slo-pitch games were played on the Silver Heights, Boe- ing and Building 90 diamonds. Teams played slo-pitch through- out the morning and then proceed- ed to the Bldg 90 parking lot for the barbecue, refreshments and the op- portunity to win numerous prizes. Cpl Darren Lampman, an Aerospace Telecommunications The WORiors were chosen as Technician with 17 Wing Telecommunications Information the most spirited team in the tour- Systems leaps to catch a ball just inches out of his reach. nament. Top: Col Howden, WComd, stands behind home plate wait- Thank you to those who as- ing to catch the opening pitch, but Cindy Reid, the Director sisted in making this annual event of Human Resources for the Prairies has other plans. such a huge success, and to all the members who attended. We look forward to seeing everyone out next year.

CF members celebrate 17 Wing volunteers 17 Wing sports awards In this issue: Canada Day in Kandahar recognized for their work handed out and dedication

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Pride and determination Celebrating Canada’s 141st birthday in Kandahar By Capt Sonia Dumouchel-Connock brought out, eliciting cheers TF Kandahar Public Affairs Officer from the crowd, a lot of pho- to taking, and an impromptu, andahar Air Field was cacophonous rendering of transformed today as K “Happy Birthday.” dashes of red and white “As I walked around the were added to the muted boardwalk with my mother dusty beige landscape of the and looked at everyone air base. talking and enjoying them- Canadian military mem- selves, I was filled with bers and civilian staff par- a lot of pride about being ticipated in a variety of Canadian,” says Cpl Sonya Canada Day activities, and Haskell, who works in the carried miniature Canadian Joint Task Force Afghani- flags, played with red Fris- Cpl Dan Inglis (right), a signaller with TFK Communication Information Services Troop, puts the first cut in the Canada Day cake with his bayonet, and stan All Source Intelligence bees, and wore red and white then gets cake-cutting assistance from Col Jamie Cade, the Deputy Commander Cell (ASIC). Her mother, shirts and maple leaf tempo- of TFK. Cdr Bonita Thornton, is also rary tattoos. “We in Canada, in our dak discovered five-year-old in theatre and holds the posi- The Canada Day fes- safety, in our beautiful coun- Habibur Rahman who has tion of Task Force Kandahar tivities began early in the try, in our land of oppor- dolichocephalism - a birth Senior Legal Advisor. morning with an emotional tunity, we have so much,” defect resulting in major fa- “We enjoy watching and heartfelt presentation said Maureen Eykelenboom. cial disfigurement. sports as a family – and it ceremony at the Task Force “And we need to learn in this The medics recommend- was great fun to have my Kandahar (TFK) Headquar- world that those to whom ed that money from the fund photo taken with my mom ters monument to fallen sol- much is given, much is ex- be used to send Habibur to and the Grey Cup,” said Cpl diers. Haskell. pected.” Karachi, Pakistan, for con- Photos by Cpl Stevo McNeil A small group of soldiers The monies presented sultation with specialists. As evening set in, Cana- gathered around Maureen were raised by ordinary Ca- Once these specialists have dians rallied to New Canada Eykelenboom - mother of nadians. completed their assessment, House, where the two-per- medic Cpl Andrew “Boom- The funds will be placed further funding will be con- person beer call was held er” Eykelenboom who was in the Afghanistan Assis- sidered for Habibur’s treat- and comedian Mike Mac- killed by a suicide bomb- tance Trust Fund, and used ment. Donald regaled the crowd er in August 2006 - and Maureen Eykelenboom (left), mother of medic Cpl Andrew “Boomer” for small projects to assist “We need to sit back and with a comedy performance. watched as she presented Eykelenboom, presented a cheque for $80,000 to Col Jamie Cade. The Afghans. re-adjust our priorities and After a few hours of enjoy- Col Jamie Cade, the Deputy money will go to the Afghanistan Assistance Trust Fund and will be In early 2008, for ex- say, ‘Wow, these are our he- ing the beverages and the used for small projects and to assist individual Afghans in need. Commander of TFK, with a ample, medics treating Af- roes,’” said Mrs. Eykelen- company of comrades, it cheque for $80,000. randa Robertson, an analyst “They all just seemed ghan villagers in Spin Bol- boom of the men and wom- was back to the boardwalk working in the Information so happy to be able to come en serving in Afghanistan. for the final Canada Day Operations cell. here and put on a show for “It doesn’t take being killed event – a concert by country “I haven’t been to many the soldiers. That means a to be a hero -- it takes be- singer George Canyon. concerts, so being 10 feet lot. It’s nice to know that ing willing to help those in Before the first song was from the stage was amazing. people back home support need.” even played, however, the When I met George, I was us and appreciate the hard In addition to providing telltale whistling sound and star struck.” work we are doing here.” an opportunity to reflect both subsequent bang of a rocket The band played a num- During the day’s festivi- on the importance of the Ca- impacting the ground was ber of songs from the sing- ties, the work of colleagues nadian effort in Afghanistan heard – but the festivities er’s classics album as well in the field during Canada and on what makes Canada continued undeterred in the as many country standards. Day was not far from mind. and Canadians great, the concrete blast shelters. When the Johnny Cash “Many spent the day Canada Day celebrations Though it was not George classic Ring of Fire was engaged with the enemy in at KAF were also a much- Canyon’s first visit to KAF, played, the audience sang remote places around Af- needed opportunity to kick it was his first rocket attack. along and the speakers were ghanistan,” says Capt Peter back and enjoy the company The event was suitably turned up so our insurgent J. Boyle, a Calgary High- of friends and colleagues. marked by inscribing the neighbours could also par- lander attached to the Na- Members of TFK en- concrete wall of the shelter take in our Canada Day mer- tional Support Element and joyed BBQ and cold drinks by lighter-light. riment. one of the organizers for the on the boardwalk, and had He wrote: “First rocket Before the concert, and at Canada Day festivities. their photos taken in front attack! The show goes on!! the jam session held on July “Their efforts in pro- of the Grey Cup (which Coward Bastard Taliban!!” 2, the troops were invited to viding security so that the was in KAF accompanied After the all clear was hang out with Canyon and Afghan people will be able by Rough Rider alumni and given, the show did indeed the members of his band. to build a nation with demo- Hall-of-Famers Roger Aldag go on. “The whole band was cratic principals is the true and Steve Mazurak.) A gi- “It was the best Canada really down-to-earth,” says reason to celebrate on Can- Singer George Canyon signs the concrete blast shelter wall by lighter-light dur- ant Canada Day cake was Day ever!,” said Sgt Ma- ing the rocket attack on Canada Day. Sgt Robertson. ada Day.”

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By OCdt Fadel Ferliz all the comfort of home is Wing Chaplain; LCol Bro- provided at no cost to you. deur the Wing Admin Offi- t is a family affair wrapped There were many per- cer; Colleen Ridley, CFHA Iup in team spirit. sonnel on hand for the cer- Manager; Frank Emond, The first of two respite emony, incluing those who DCSA Detachment Assis- housing units was opened play a vital role in the health tant Manager, and many oth- at 10:30 hrs on Monday 23 and recovery of CF members ers who care for the welfare June 2008. and support their families. of CF members. Wing Commander Col Among those attend- For more information Howden cut the ribbon with ing the ceremony was LCdr contact Capt Eric Rheaume PO2 Mark Lance, Single Bonnie Mason incoming 17 at (204) 833 2500 Ext 5863. Quarters Manager. Respite housing is for military families who need a place to stay, a home away from home. Respite housing is in support of operational re- quirements where CF mem- bers and their families may need to be housed for com- passionate, medical or hu- manitarian reasons. OCdt Fadel Ferliz For example, if you have an appointment with a doctor or a health care professional and you need a place to stay, The unit is furnished to give CF members and their families a sense Wing Chief Glenn Wallace, Wing Commander Col Scott Howden and PO2 Mark Lance officially open the you can lodge in RH where of home. first respite housing unit on June 23. New WSup and Food Scvs Officer Submitted by 2Lt J.L. Henderson A/MCO

ith the warm weather Wcomes a warm felt goodbye and an eager new face to 17 WSup & Food Svcs, as the outgoing WSup & Foods Svcs O, Maj A.W. Dunkerley relinquished command to Capt K.R. McCharles. Maj Dunkerley said his goodbyes after three years as the WSup & Foods Svcs O, and three years at 1 Ca- nadian Air Division with the Air Force Support Capabil- ity (AFSC) Project. Maj Dunkerley is in his 20th year with the CF, and is moving on to Ottawa to Successful completion LCol W.A. Watson, WLEO, oversees a change of position within the 17 Wing Logistics and Engineering ADM (Mat)/DGMSSC/ Branch. Capt K.R. McCharles, to his right, signs as the incoming 17 Wing Supply & Foods Services Officer DMPP 7, to a strategic level (WSup & Foods Svcs O), while Maj A.W. Dunkerley, to his left, relinquishes his position as the outgoing Col Jacques Poitras, Canadian Forces Public Affairs Branch Advisor, of command within the Lo- WSup & Foods Svcs O. presents Cadet Instructor Cadre Officer, Lt(N) Sandra Olson, with the Public Affairs Branch cap badge in recognition of her graduation gistics Branch. all materials and equipment Logistics and Engineering ing and knowledge of 17 from the Reserve Basic Public Affairs Officers Course on June 27. Maj Dunkeley thanked needed to supply all units Branch members. Wing Operations, and will She is among 12 Reserve Force Officers who graduated from the 10 17 Wing Logistics & Engi- and squadrons in Winnipeg. Capt McCharles has tak- carry on seamlessly where month long course that involves a combination of distance on-line neering Branch members With an upwards Op en charge as the new face of Maj Dunkerley relinquished learning and in house training. The course is open to all reserv- personally Friday, 4 July 08, Tempo, this is no easy task, WSup & Foods Svcs O, and command. ists that are employed in the public affairs function. Lt(N) Olson is the Public Affairs Officer and Human Rights Advisor for Regional for their efforts. and requires a dependable, can be seen eagerly greeting The 17 Wing Logistics Cadet Support Unit (Praire Region) headquartered in Winnipeg. Busy, yet successful de- hard working team as was his team as Maj Dunkerley and Engineering Branch has The Cadet Instructor Cadre is the largest officer occupation in the scribes the last three years as recognized by Maj Dunker- hands over task after task, the feel of one large fam- CF and will celebrate its centenary in 2009. Maj Dunkerley coordinated ley as he shook hands with and file after file. ily and while we wish Maj Capt McCharles is in Dunkerley the best in Otta- his 11th year of service and wa, and expect to hear from served previously as the him in the future; we also Dr. Philip S. Pass B.S.C., D.M.D. Logistics Support Officer at welcome Capt McCharles Complete Family Dentistry 402 Squadron. and look forward to a bright Preventative/Cosmetics/Orthodontics Capt McCharles brings future at 17 WSup & Foods a good, tactical understand- Svcs. Crowns/Dentures/Root Canals Extractions/Emergency Care Evening and Saturday Appointments Available 420-3025 Portage Ave. ph: 987-8490 ALL DENTAL PLANS ACCEPT ED Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 16 July 2008  Civilian Performance Planning and Review model requires a meeting to mutu- Phase three is a Formal manager/supervisor uses I in helping, supporting, dem- themselves in relation to the WPSO Corner ally discuss planning and Review. statements, describes behav- onstrating, and sharing his/ organization, to the stated setting goals, which results Phase four is the report- iour instead of using judg- her knowledge and experi- goals and objectives, and By Mary Jane Fisher in setting performance ex- ing and monitoring phase, ment calls, and allows for ence with employees. how they can achieve the Learning Advisor pectations and identifying which I will not be discuss- employee clarification and How does the CPPR goals, a potential link to re- any gaps that need to be ing in this article. input. model work? The manager/ tention and succession plan- o your employees filled to achieve the expecta- Basically, the CPPR The feedback is imme- supervisor sets work goals ning. Dunderstand what you tions. It is a process. model involves a meeting diate and timely, including and objectives that he/she It can result in employees expect of them? Do your The review is ongoing between manager/supervisor corrective action that is at- would like to achieve in his/ feeling connected to a larger employees know how well and continuous, with a focus and employee to plan em- tainable for the employee her unit during the next fis- purpose in their work. they are performing? Do on communication, and with ployee learning objectives within a specific timeframe. cal year. This is Phase 1, the Plan- your employees have what a major thrust on achieving and then having another There is mutual commit- Such goals and objec- ning Phase. Phase 2, Feed- they need to improve their results. meeting at the end of the ment to succeed and move tives are aligned to those of back, is ongoing throughout performance? It redirects us from busy year time-frame to review forward. the organization. the year. I am delighted to write work to effectiveness. It the result of those plans; The model has assump- A meeting is arranged The Civilian Perfor- about the Civilian Perfor- provides accurate and clear however, Phase 2, Feedback, tions. with each individual em- mance Planning and Re- mance Planning and Review feedback on performance. permeates both these phases, It assumes that relation- ployee to discuss and mu- view model asks that goals format, which, I think, is an The CPPR model em- anchoring continuous com- ship building is occurring tually decide how that em- be S.M.A.R.T.; that they excellent model. phasizes that performance munication between manag- between manager/supervisor ployee can achieve the goals be specific, measurable, at- This is a 2-part article. is not only a function of the er/supervisor and employee. and employee. and objectives expected of tainable, results-based, and Part 1 is an overview of the employee, it also applies Feedback is an entire The relationship build- him/her, discerning any bar- within a time-frame. CPPR model. to the organization, its pro- phase in this model, ongo- ing is achieved because the rier that the employee might Examples of goals and/ Part 2 will discuss the cesses, programs, products ing throughout the year, Civilian Performance Plan- have to goal achievement or objectives set could be to Personal Learning Plan and or services, special projects, promoting the existence of ning and Review model also and how it could be over- have all employees trained benefits of the CPPR to man- and teams. a collaborative, participative assumes that two-way open come. in a specific area such as a agement and staff members. The model is simple. It process. communication exists be- The meeting gives both new computer program, to I like the name Civil- has four phases which occur The feedback, either sup- tween manager/supervisor the manager/supervisor and have a number of less cus- ian Performance Planning during an ongoing twelve portive or corrective, is used and employee. the employee the opportunity tomer complaints, a number and Review, specifically the month cycle. from a positive perspective. The model promotes the to discuss future work plans of more services completed, reference to planning and re- Phase one is the Planning Indeed, supportive feedback idea of helping employees to the employee may have for or a number/percentage of view. stage where work objectives acknowledging successful excel at what they do best, a her/himself and potential projects completed on time Nowhere do I see or hear and their measurement cri- and effective behaviour is strength challenge work opportunities the man- or on budget. reference to performance teria are established and re- positive, however, correc- In addition, the model as- ager/supervisor might have evaluation, conjuring up a corded, usually at the begin- tive feedback likewise has a sumes that the role of a man- for that employee. Part two of this article possible negative tone. ning of the review period. focus of optimism. ager/supervisor includes that Discussion can occur will be in the August 27, Instead, the CPPR model Phase two is Feedback. This occurs because the of coach, actively involved about where employees see 2008 issue of Voxair.

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Mature student diploma WO Mario Amyot received his mature student diploma, June 24, 2008 at the River East Transcona School Division Adult Education Program graduation ceremony. He accomplished this achievement Voxair welcomes submissions by a combination of Prior Learning Assessment and challenging the Math Exam through the Mature Student Diploma Program offered When submitting articles to Voxair, be sure to include Call Charell Oliver on site at 17 Wing in partnership with the McLeod Adult Learning writer’s name and the unit to which they belong. Kama Assistant Centre from River East Transcona School Division. Anyone wish- When submitting photos, please send them as separate Tel: (204) 487-5561 ing further information on this program can contact either Wing jpeg files. We can’t accept photos embedded into Word Fax (204) 452-8791 Ground Training or Michelle Stephenson at the Learning and documents, as the quality is too poor for printing. Career Centre. Thank you. Email: [email protected]  Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 16 July 2008 Gen Henault FGH members get to know KAF By MCpl Greg Rutledge, TF1-08 commended by several of thing was dirty. changed for the better. It recognized with Fort Garry Horse Regiment Winnipeg our higher commanders for There is a very fine gray- is not nearly as cold in the doing an excellent job, which ish white dust that covers mornings anymore, and the This is the second in a is good to hear because DnS everything, and is kicked up afternoons are quite warm. series of articles by MCpl can be a very under appreci- by anything that moves. We don’t have any ther- leadership award Rutledge. He writes about ated job at times. The city was quite busy, mometres at the gate, but I his experiences being de- n July 4, the Manitoba Branch of the Royal Military While continuing to do with both people and ve- would guess its been around ployed to KAF. OColleges Club of Canada was pleased to announce DnS, our platoon has begun hicles everywhere. The mar- 15 to 20 degrees for the past General R.R. (Ray) Henault, CMM CD, as the 2008 going on convoys as well. kets were full of people out few afternoons. It’s nice to ebruary 14 was an inter- recipient of the Birchall Leadership Award. I went out on a convoy shopping, and children were be able to walk around in esting day. All of the The Birchall Leadership Award honours the memory F last week, and it was a very running around and playing shorts and a t-shirt in mid- gunners from our platoon of Air Commodore Leonard J. Birchall, CM, OBE, DFC, interesting experience. Our everywhere. February, although I might went out to Tarnak Farms OO, CD, the Saviour of Ceylon, distinguished RMC ca- convoy took us into Kanda- Mostly everyone stopped not be enjoying the heat as to do a Remote Weapons det, career officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force, former har City, and was very eye to look as we passed, and the much come June. System (RWS) range, to Commandant of RMC, Honourary Colonel of 413 Squad- opening into the lifestyle of children all waved and gave The warm weather was practice using the gun plat- ron (until his death in September 2004), and Vice Patron the local nationals. us thumbs up. I don’t know perfect for my first trip to the form in the RG-31s that we of the Royal Military Colleges Club of Canada. So far for most of us, our if they saw me wave back bazaar today, which is set up will be using while on con- Instituted in 2005, the Birchall Leadership Award rec- contact with the Afghans has from inside our RG-31. every Saturday in KAF. It voy operations. ognizes integrity, responsibility, and moral courage in an been limited to the interpret- All of the locals know was interesting. You could The range was run by the individual. ers who work for us, and the that when convoys are com- buy everything from rifles, second French Force Protec- Gen Henault was born and raised in Manitoba, served locals who are employed on ing though, they are to get to swords and shields. tion platoon, whom will be as former Canadian Forces Chief of Defence Staff, and the camp that come through out of the way, which they There were several doz- leaving soon, and was quite serves as outgoing Chairman of the NATO Military Com- our checkpoint every day. all did. I wish people would en stands that sell pottery, fun. We fired our rifles, the mittee (CMC). Kandahar City was noth- do that for me when I’m tea sets, local style clothing, RWS, M-203 (rifle mounted Since joining the Canadian Forces in 1968, Gen ing like I expected. Most of driving back home. knives, watches, cigarettes, grenade launcher), and M- Henault has demonstrated a total commitment to the de- the buildings were only one Driving through the carpets, and much more. 72s ( shoulder fired rockets). fence and security of Canada, and to that of the interna- story, with only a few neigh- countryside was a little dif- I only spent a half hour The best news of the day was tional community throughout his 40-year military career. borhoods in the downtown ferent. We went through there and didn’t buy any- the temperature, it was al- In perhaps the most difficult and challenging years area having two to three several villages, all of which thing, but from what I under- most 20 degrees and sunny, since Canada and NATO countries committed to the In- story buildings, very few of are built from the same mud- stand most of the merchan- which is a welcome change. ternational Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in support of which look new. Of all the brick materials. dise is of decent quality and The unfortunate part was I the Government and Leadership of Afghanistan; the role buildings in the city, 95 per The area around Kanda- fairly priced, if you want to forgot my camera, so I didn’t of NATO CMC been critical to the success of the mis- cent were of mud brick con- har has a lot of small moun- bargain with the merchants. get any pictures. sion. struction, and there was gar- tains and large hills, and was A lot of our guys are buy- The last two weeks have It is with respect to his arduous work, dedication and bage everywhere. kind of beautiful in a way. I ing rugs, pocketknives, and kept all of us very busy. We strong leadership that Gen Henault is being honoured with I didn’t truly understand look forward to going out on DVDs. I’ll have plenty of are well into our Defence the Birchall Leadership Award. the poverty of Afghanistan the road again soon. opportunity to go back over and Security (DnS) routine, The award will be presented by the Royal Military Col- until I saw it for myself. Another bit of good news the next seven or so months and are doing quite well run- leges Club of Canada (Manitoba Branch) in early 2009. Most of the vehicles in the is that over the past three to to buy all kinds of souve- ning the gate into KAF. city were old, and every- four days, the weather has nirs. Our platoon has been Stamps to raise funds By Alf Brooks cents but sells for 32 cents. 13 million of the stamps Regional Gliding School (Prairie) tamps are primarily for have been printed, with all Spostage, but they can proceeds to be donated to also be used to raise money aid for those in the disaster has a new commanding officer for specific purposes; such area. By Lt Leslie Howard issues are called semi-post- Unit Public Affairs he will bring in making an als. already great organization China has issued a Col Dean Gillrie relin- even better.” stamp that has a postage Lquished command of LCol Bannister stated value of approximately 17 the Regional Gliding School that LCol Gillrie had done (Prairie) to LCol Stephen an amazing job and that he Bannister at a Change of was looking forward to be- Command Ceremony in ing part of such a well run RONALD HABING Gimli, MB., July 3. establishment. LCol Gillrie was ap- Prior to this position, Lt Leslie Howard Barrister & Solicitor pointed to the position of LCol Bannister was the se- Commanding Officer in nior staff officer for Air Op- 2005, and will now become erations Training in the Air the Deputy Region Cadet Force Training Directorate From left: outgoing Commanding Officer (CO) for the Regional Serving the needs of the Operations Officer and Chief Gliding School (RGS), LCol Dean Gillrie, LCol Mike Milligan, CO, at 1 Canadian Air Division military community for Flying Instructor at the Glid- Regional Cadet Support Unit (Prairie) presiding, incoming CO for in Winnipeg, MB. ing School. RGS, LCol Stephen Bannister The Regional Gliding 20 years & counting. LCol Gillrie reflected on School (Prairie) is one of his three years in command, Milligan, Commanding Of- cates, LCol Milligan spoke five gliding centres across “We have re-organized the ficer of the Regional Cadet highly of LCol Bannister Canada. Gliding Centres • Real Estate & Mortgages • Family Law air section with the inclusion Support Unit (Prairie). and the experiences he will are an integral part of the Air • Wills & Estates • Business Law of LCol Bannister, making He thanked LCol Gillrie bring to the organization as Cadet flying program. a stronger more flexible air for both the significant role the Commanding Officer. Most operate during the operations centre. I’ve truly he played in the development “LCol Bannister brings a spring, summer and fall, of- R. Habing & Associates enjoyed my time in this posi- of thousands of air cadets in wealth of operational, staff fering familiarization flights, tion and the many excellent Prairie Region and for main- and Command experience Glider Pilot Scholarships • 2643 Portage Avenue • people I’ve had the chance taining the safest cadet air- to the Regional Cadet Air and Introduction to Aviation • Phone: (204) 832-8322 • to work with,” he said. craft fleet in the country. Operations organization,” courses to selected cadets as The ceremony was pre- After the signing of the saod LCol Milligan. “I look part of the Air Cadet flying • Fax: 832-3906 • sided over by LCol Mike Change of Command certifi- forward to the fresh insights program. Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 16 July 2008  Band ensembles are diverse NORAD Stamp cancellation By Aircom Band PR Department By Karen Christiuk he Air Command Band he North American is a full-time, thirty-five T Aerospace Defence piece ensemble that per- T Command (NORAD) has forms throughout Canada worked with Canada Post and abroad. The role of this to develop a unique stamp multifaceted organization is cancellation to celebrate to provide musical support the 50th anniversary of to the Canadian Forces, all NORAD. levels of government and “A stamp cancellation is various public functions, The brass quintet performs at the Kiwanis Courts. There are a number of to perform blaring fanfares a mark placed on a stamp by including public concerts, Karen Christiuk. a postal authority to show parades, ceremonial occa- smaller chamber ensembles and rousing marches, and that it has been used,” ex- sions, official dinners, danc- inside the larger Air Com- can even perform transcrip- plains Capt Steve Neta, es and receptions. mand Band. These chamber tions such as organ music Public Affairs Officer for The ensemble dates back ensembles perform well in with surprising ease. 2Lt Jordan Woodman gets a NORAD 50th anniversary stamp 1 Canadian Air Division/ to 1946 when Carl Friberg, and are best suited to ven- The Jazz Quartet consists cancellation from Canada Post employee Paul Pelletier at the main Canadian NORAD Region Winnipeg post office. a wartime bandmaster from ues where space is limited of a rhythm section (piano, Headquarters. “Stamp can- age-stamped mail to the larger events have included Vancouver, was invited to – and they are ideal where electric bass and drums) and cellations are of interest to main Winnipeg post office a public celebration in Win- form a professional band a more intimate atmosphere a solo horn, typically a sax collectors and to anyone who at 266 Graham Avenue, or nipeg and a time capsule cer- for The Royal Canadian is desirable. They are also or trombone. It is a highly wants an inexpensive sou- to the Ottawa Station B post emony at the main NORAD Air Force No. 2 Training diverse in their instrumen- collaborative effort between venir of NORAD. It’s also a office at 59 Sparks Street, Headquarters in Colorado Command. The group was tation and repertoire. The four different instruments unique way to celebrate five and request that their enve- Springs. Canadians should located in Edmonton and Brass Quintet, Woodwind and is brought to life by the decades of NORAD—the lope be cancelled with the also keep their eyes out operational by the next year. Quintet, and Dixieland Band spontaneous improvisation longest-standing military NORAD anniversary can- for the commemorative Stationed in Winnipeg since all provide music from Mo- of its musicians. agreement between Canada cellation mark. The two post NORAD display at the Ca- 1964, the Air Command zart and Wagner to New Or- The Dixieland Band Sex- and the United States.” offices were chosen because nadian National Exhibition Band continues to provide leans-style jazz. tet is a tribute to the music of The circular design of the Canadian NORAD Re- in Toronto, the Abbotsford musical services with a va- The Woodwind Quintet New Orleans and early 20th the stamp cancellation fea- gion Headquarters is located Air Show and the Halifax riety of ensembles, includ- is comprised of a flute, an century jazz. Specializing in tures the 50th anniversary in Winnipeg, while Ottawa International Air Show.” ing the Concert Band, the oboe, a clarinet, a bassoon ragtime, spirituals and “Di- of NORAD logo, showing is home to the National De- For more information Stage Band, the Marching and a French horn. It has a xie”, the interplay of its clar- the crossed flags of Canada fence Headquarters. about the 50th anniversary Band, and various chamber gentle, soft sound, but it can inet, trumpet, saxophone, and the United States. The “The NORAD stamp of NORAD please see www. ensembles. also produce a very large trombone, tuba and drums anniversary slogan “Guard- cancellation is one of sev- norad.mil/50 The band travels exten- sound as well: its acoustic will have the audience’s toes ing what you value most,” eral activities taking place For information about sively, bringing superb music range varies from a bare tapping and heads nodding. appears underneath the logo in Canada and the United collecting cancels please see and exciting entertainment whisper to a fanfare. This These small ensemble in English and French. States to mark the 50th an- http://www.canadapost.ca/ to audiences throughout amazingly flexible ensemble no-fee concerts are provid- Throughout 2008, Cana- niversary of NORAD,” says personal/collecting/default- Canada, the United States has the ability to blend five ed as a service to the larger dians can bring their post- Capt Neta. “Some other e.asp?stamp=cancels. and Europe. This world class very distinct instrumen- community; they take place ensemble performs at com- tal voices into one unified in venues such as personal memorative events, high sound. care and assisted living facil- profile ceremonies, and at The Brass Quintet, with ities, as well as more public international music festivals its 2 trumpets, french horn, venues such as the Botanical and tattoos. The band also trombone and tuba, can pro- Conservatory at Winnipeg’s provides musical support duce a much louder sound, Assiniboine Park. for a variety of fundraising and easily blends the sonori- For more information, events. Many of Canada’s ties of its brass instruments please contact us directly by registered charitable organi- into one large sound. This telephone at (204) 833-2500, zations have benefited from very homogenous ensemble ext. 5182 – or visit our web- performances by this out- – comprised entirely of brass site. http://www.airforce. standing ensemble. instruments – has the ability forces.ca/acband Pte Levarre McDonald

Top performer LCol Young presents MCpl Teresa Desgagne with the Top Performer Award for the Combined Aerospace Operations Center. She is an Aerospace Control Operator with more than 20 years in the Canadian Forces. She has displayed outstanding organizational and leadership skills during the second quarter of 2008. MCpl Desgagne embodies the qualities and organizational skills valued by managers and commanders alike.  Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 16 July 2008 2 PPCLI Reconnaissance Plattoon up to the task By Cpl P.J. Nadasdy recces and meetings, ele- the corner. 2 PPCLI BG Reconnaissance Platoon ments of the platoon depart- For our next patrol task, ed the leaguer to set-up ob- we worked with the same at- ollowing a busy month in servation posts (OP) for the tachments. March, Reconnaissance F night. This was our first real We rolled from village to (Recce) Platoon moved back recce task and we were look- village along the Arghandab to Kandahar Air Field (KAF) ing forward to the chance to River conducting meetings for a rest, for vehicle mainte- conduct reconnaissance op- with community leaders. nance and for some refresher erations. We conducted quick ford training. Recce Platoon then We walked to the top of recces of the Arghandab moved to FOB Frontenac to a mountain for the night and River for future consider- help C Company conduct

set up our OPs looking out ation, stopping just before Photos provided by 2 PPCLI Recce Platoon operations throughout the onto possible enemy infiltra- last light to set-up our leagu- Arghandab and Sha-Wali- tion routes through the wa- er. A patrol was sent out that Kot region. dis, which we had observed night to conduct an observa- Everyone in the platoon earlier in the day. tion post on a key village to was looking forward to the Later in the night, a de- assess pattern of life during upcoming recce tasks. tachment left to conduct a the night with snipers posi- We conducted our first patrol to get eyes on a pos- tioned in over-watch. patrol task with the help of sible village about four kilo- The following day, the an Afghan National Police meters from the OP’s posi- Platoon conducted much of (ANP) unit and a small ele- Cpl Ashley Degelman (left) and Capt Steve Davies, Reconnaissance Platoon Commander, on patrol in the tion. the same tasks as the day ment of engineers, conduct- Arghandab District. After a long walk through prior. ing road recces and wadi be staying for another week tre and operated out of this in the leaguer, we headed some tough, hilly terrain, That night, another pa- recces for possible weapons to conduct more patrols. location for the next couple back to the district centre for they reached their objective trol was launched in order to caches and transit routes. After a couple days of of days. some forced rest and then and set-up observation on assess pattern of life in an- We worked our way to- rest, we headed out with We conducted day pa- moved back to the FOB. the suspected village. other village. wards villages in the area in the same crew to conduct a trols along the Arghandab It was a fast couple of Following this task, we The following day, we order to conduct meetings meeting in a less than sup- River looking for possible weeks up in Arghandab. moved back to a Forward conducted a few more com- with key community lead- portive village. crossing sites. We had an excellent op- Operating Base (FOB) for munity meetings and then ers. We successfully com- The platoon successfully portunity to do some recon- rest and recovery as we had headed back to the FOB. Upon completion of the pleted this task as well as a found a few crossing sites naissance tasks and see the another patrol just around On our return to the dismounted presence patrol along the river. area. FOB, we got called to an through the village. We also did a route recce We headed back to KAF ANP checkpoint to deal with The patrol then headed with engineer assets, clear- for a few days and received a possible improvised explo- towards an ANP checkpoint ing the road with dismounts, orders to move to a Patrol sive device or IED. where we conducted a patrol and checked the status of Baseto conduct dismount- Our engineer assets suc- with the ANP to a couple ANP checkpoints in the area ed patrolling tasks with B cessfully located the IED, of suspected Taliban com- to confirm their existence. Company. the site was cordoned, we pounds. On our final night in the The weather was ex- waited for counter-IED to The patrol was com- district centre, we conducted tremely hot but the Platoon arrive and then the IED was pleted without incident just a dismounted presence pa- did very well as we patrolled promptly dealt with. before last light. We set up trol into a village along the through villages in Pan- The C-IED team suc- a leaguer and manned our river. jwayi. cessfully retrieved the IED weapons with extra roving The patrol moved under Following the patrols, and brought it back for fur- patrols through the night due the cover of darkness to the we spent a couple of days ther analysis. to the close proximity of ad- village, crossing numerous at the patrol base before re- This concluded our jacent compounds near the creeks and rivers. turning to KAF to prepare three-day patrol and we fi- ANP checkpoint. We arrived at the village for our next bound. nally headed back to the The next morning we wet and tired but with high Recce Platoon has had a FOB for some more rest and headed back to the FOB be- spirits. busy two months but it has recovery, as our pace was fore our next patrol. We completed the task had a good time conduct- not about to slow down. Recce Platoon departed and headed back to the ing dismounted patrols and Upon arriving at the on another patrol; this time leaguer. some good reconnaissance An RG-31 from Reconnaissance Platoon conducts over-watch in FOB, we got word we would we moved to a district cen- Once the patrol was back tasks. Arghandab District. Platoon members operate radio rebroadcast station By 2 PPCLI BG RRB Det Group CO’s crew when it barbecued steaks, ribs, and commander. their returning soldiers will complishments made by the operates outside of KAF. In even lobster tails. The FOB As the Battle Group be- surely be amazed at the ac- soldiers of Task Force 1-08. he majority of Signals addition to the RRB, Signals has pets, which includes a gins its HLTA cycle, the TPlatoon has been Platoon also provides secu- cat inherited by the previous soldiers of Signals Platoon employed at the Battle rity personnel for a paving RRB crew and the Ameri- are preparing to go home to Group Tactical Operations project based at our FOB. cans have adopted a local their loved ones or to tour Center at Kandahar Air Our FOB is fairly devel- puppy. other parts of the world for Field (KAF); however, some oped despite being one of Since the handover, there their holidays. As more and elements of the platoon were the newest bases. The FOB have been many changes more soldiers depart on their sent to a nearby forward has a weight room and the to Signals Platoon and the vacations, those left behind operating base (FOB) to signallers at the RRB have RRB. Pte Murphy was pro- are facing new challenges operate a radio rebroadcast built themselves a workout moted to corporal by the BG while their jobs shift and (RRB) station. area with a pull up bar and CO during one of his visits change to compensate for This station is home to other basic equipment. The to the RRB. Other promo- the reduction in manning. Signals Platoon’s MCpl Lu- FOB has hot showers and tions within the platoon in- The Battle Group has cier and his crew, Cpl Mc- the kitchen provides two clude private to Cpl Hobart worked hard to build on the Dermot-Fouts, Cpl Booth, fresh meals a day; field ra- form Sigs IS. At one point, success of previous battle and Cpl Murphy. The RRB tions for supper. The RRB the RRB crew was pulled groups and will work hard- station has hosted other Sig- crew has become friendly back to KAF and reorga- er in the months to come. nals detachments and line- with its American neigh- nized, leaving Cpl McDer- When it comes time to han- man as well as the Battle bours and is often treated to mot-Fouts as the detachment dover to the next rotation, 2 PPCLI Signaller Cpl Murphy conducts mast maintenance at one of the Battle Group’s FOB communications infrastructure. Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 16 July 2008  Between the arcs 17 Wing volunteers recognized Cpl JDL Moncrieff (T22) Quick Reaction Force (QRF) B Squadron, LdSH(RC) and Defense and Security n Sunday June 22, (D&S). D&S entails man- s a gunner, I am con- 2008, more than 100 of ning the run ups that over O stantly assigned with 17 Wing’s finest volunteers A look the surrounding area. arcs: left of arc; lone hut. were honoured for their This task, combined with our Right of arc; group of trees. generous donation of time. observation posts, gives us a What is within these arcs is They have volunteered tire- 360 degree awareness of our what I am responsible for. lessly over the past year for immediate surroundings. So, I have broken this tour the community and the 17 Our first operation took into two separate arcs: left Wing family. place in mid-March. 1 and 2 of arc; start of tour. Right of This year’s event took

Troops traveled west, along Photos courtesy of 17 Wing Community Recreation arc; start of HLTA, and, left place at Assiniboia Downs, with many other Battle of arc; end of HLTA. Right and was once again spon- Group elements, in support of arc; end of tour. By the sored by SISIP. The day was of a Recce Squadron task time you read this, my first a chance for volunteers to be taking place to our north. For set of arcs will have been recognized and rewarded for me, the op was uneventful completed. This is what has the time they donate to their but it was a good opportu- happened between them: community. People were nity to gain some experience We arrived in Afghani- asked to nominate co-work- and see more of the country. stan and had about five days ers, neighbours and friends The next big event for 2 at KAF before heading out from 17 Wing who donate Troop was its two-week trip to Forward Operating Base their time as volunteers. From left: Veronica Gelinas, Lance Gelinas, Starlene Gelinas, Selena Gelinas, Peter Fortin, Maria Lysack, to Patrol Base Sperwan Ghar (FOB) Ma’Sum Ghar. We This year, 221 people were Cathy Roy, Katrina Brooks, Don Brennan (MFRC Executive Director), Brittany Brooks, Terry Smith (Sper). The troop enjoyed did our arrival briefings and nominated and invited to the (MFRC Board Chair), CWO Glenn Wallace (Wing CWO), Col Scott Howden (Wing Commander). Sper and the many amenities received our remaining tan family-friendly afternoon. The Wing Commander, race track. As well, the sixth by all the volunteer award it offered. While we were kit. During this time, we also Volunteers and their fam- Col Scott Howden, empha- race of the day was dedi- winners, who all received a there, we participated in a attended the ramp ceremony ilies gathered in a tent set up sized that the day was dedi- cated to the 17 Wing volun- souvenir photo of the event. one-day operation, which in- of Trooper Hayakaze. It was for the event, and enjoyed cated to the volunteers, and teers, and was named The 17 Even with the good volved traveling a few kilo- a sad time, but it served to a light lunch before special added his congratulations to Wing volunteer appreciation turnout this year, the orga- meters down the Arghandab bring home the seriousness awards presentations were the winners of the awards. purse. The winning horse nizers know that there are riverbed to re-supply a Po- of this mission. We then made. He pointed out that we of that race was number six, other volunteers who were lice Sub-Station (PSS). hopped on helicopters and Capt Adeline Rozak was are all winners because of Thompson Lake, and was not there, but also deserve a Another important part were soon at our new home. the MC for the event, and in- the selfless devotion of all joined in the winner’s circle great big thank you. of this tour is the new Leop- We were looking forward to troduced the award winners. of the volunteers, and ex- ard 2 A6M tanks. So far, we getting acquainted with our The Gelinas family was pressed deep gratitude for are enjoying them. The tanks new digs, especially the sol- honoured as volunteer fami- everyone’s efforts. are an incredible peace of diers who were here on the ly of the year, and individual He also acknowledged kit. The features allow us to last B SQN tour who had awards were given to Cathy that without the work that do our jobs even better, and slept in tents; however SSM Roy, Katrina Brooks, Pe- volunteers do at 17 Wing, we are glad to have them. Batty had other plans for us. ter Fortin, Brittany Brooks, life would be much more The first three months of We were told to drop our kit and Matthew Rakar. Maria difficult. the tour have gone by fast. and head out to the tanks Lysack accepted an award After the lunch and My first arc will soon end, so we could take part in a on behalf of her late father, awards presentations, partic- at which time my crew and I range.We had spent not even Norman Clark, for male vol- ipants were free to join in the will jockey back to KAF for five minutes in the place we unteer of the year. Family Day activities at the Volunteers and their families gather for the annual SISIP HLTA and then take up our Volunteer Appreciation event. had waited so long to get to next firing position and new and we were already out the set of arcs. The experience door. The range went well has been a good one. As a and we were able to check Reservist, I have enjoyed the accuracy of our guns as being a part of an operation- well as get some tips from al tank squadron. I’ll admit it the outgoing squadron. hasn’t always been easy, but With the handover com- the motto of my adoptive plete, we began to assume regiment, Perseverance, has other responsibilities such as helped me through. 10 Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 16 July 2008 17 Wing and 1 Cdn Air Div honours and Pte Levarre McDonald Cpl Colin Aitken awards Cpl Colin Aitken

everal members of 17 Wing and 1 SCanadian Air Division recently received BGen Yvan Blondin presents CWOJF McCluskey Col Daniel Edgar presents 2Lt Terry T McCutcheon MWO JCP Vezina receives his Canadian Forces with his new rank of Captain. with a Certificate of Achievement for completing the Decoration Second Clasp. awards and promotions. Officer Professional Military Education Course. Cpl Colin Aitken Cpl Colin Aitken Cpl Colin Aitken Cpl Colin Aitken

MGen Duval, Comd I Cdn Air Div/ CANR presents Capt MK Livingston with her Canadian Forces Maj JLP Deschenes receives the Canadian Forces MWO MN Gaetz receives his Canadian Forces CWO JGP Blackburn receives his CWO Scroll. Decoration. Decoration Second Clasp. Decoration Second Clasp. Cpl Colin Aitken Cpl Colin Aitken Cpl Colin Aitken Cpl Colin Aitken

Capt TJ Rawlings receives the 1 Canadian Air LCol PK Young receives his retirement certificate. Maj WJ Anderson receives his Canadian Forces WO JG Brunton receives her Canadian Forces Division Commander’s Commendation. He also received a retirement pin. Decoration First Clasp. Decoration Second Clasp. Cpl Colin Aitken Cpl Colin Aitken Cpl Colin Aitken Cpl Colin Aitken

Maj DS Barnby receives the 1 Canadian Air Division MWO GK Spurrell receives his Canadian Forces WO DR Bouthillette receives the General Service Capt JGM Donais receives his Commissioning Commander’s Commendation. Decoration Second Clasp. Medal. Scroll. Cpl Colin Aitken

MCpl E Stark receives the Military Police Winnipeg LCol B Rousseau receives his Canadian Forces Capt RA Hollmayer receives the 1 Canadian Air LCol CMB Robinson receives the General Air Command Commendation. Decoration First Clasp. Division Commander’s Commendation. Campaign Star. Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 16 July 2008 11 Pte Levarre McDonald Pte Levarre McDonald Pte Levarre McDonald Pte Levarre McDonald

LCol Thomas Flynn presents Capt John Edelman Capt Lawrence Whelan receives his promotion to BGen Stephen Wilson presents MCpl Desgagne Capt Paul Lascelle receives his promotion to with his promotion to Major. Major. with her promotion to Sergeant as MWO Moran Major. looks on.

LCol W.A. Watson, WLEO presents Sgt Shelley MCpl John Boisclair (Air Movement) receives his Maj S.M. Raby, D/WLEO presents MCpl Terrance LCol Mulcair presents MCpl Richard Cameron. Matheson with her promotion. promotion. Grogan (Air Movement) with his retirement cer- with the Commander’s Commendation. tificate.

WLEO LCol W.A Watson presents MCpl Clara MCpl Dan Morin receives his promotion. Sgt Rich Cameron receives his promotion. Sgt Wayne Paulin receives his promotion. Poirier with her promotion.

Bombardier Aerospace’s Military and Commercial Training Centres are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and passionate team players to fill a number of positions in Montréal (Québec), Moose Jaw (Saskatchewan), Cold Lake (Alberta) and Bagotville (Québec).

We will be on-site in Winnipeg, Manitoba August 7th and 8th and recruiting individuals to fill the following positions:

• Instructor Pilots (Montréal, Québec) • Simulator Engineers (Montréal, Québec) • Technical Instructors (Montréal, Québec) • Aircraft Technicians (Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and Cold Lake, Alberta) • Flight Training Device Instructors (Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan) • Air Combat Emulator (ACE) Instructors (Cold Lake, Alberta and Bagotville, Québec)

Recruiters will be at the Holiday Inn – Airport West Hotel (Hudson Room) 2520 Portage Avenue on August 7th between 1100 hrs and 2000 hrs and on August 8th between 0700 hrs and 1300 hrs.

Interviews will be conducted on-site. If you are interested in a position please stop by with a resume! Alternatively, you may send a resume directly to [email protected] or [email protected]. To view a complete list of our open positions, or to apply online, visit us at: www.bombardier.com/careers

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer. 12 Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 16 July 2008 Individuals and team recognized for dedication to sport n Thursday, 29 May 08, 08. This member helped lead Without question, this mem- This former coach of team’s hard work and dedi- O17 Wing Winnipeg paid the the 17 Wing slo-pitch ber displays important quali- the CFB Edmonton ball cation, strong coaching and tribute to those individuals team to Praire Regional (PR) ties that set her apart from hockey team arrived at 17 their winning attitudes. The who, through their tireless slo-pitch where they lost 8- other athletes. She has been Wing last summer and he basketball team went to the efforts, were instrumental in 5 to CFB Shilo. His team- a member of the CISM run- has had an immediate im- PR basketball champion- the overall success of the mates often comment that ning program for the last pact on the base ball hockey ships as defending PR cham- Wing Sports Program this he throws a hard ball and four years and this past Oc- program at Winnipeg. Sgt pions and they continued past year. hits even harder. This was tober, she competed in the Ledgister’s dedication and their dominance going unde- These individuals have evident when he won the 1500 and 5000 metre events personal commitment has feated through round robin shown a certain level of en- home run contest at the PR at the fourth Military World helped develop the 17 Wing playand earning a bye in to thusiasm and dedication to slo-pitch championships. He Games in India. The former ball hockey program into the the PR championship final. their sport. was picked as an augmentee U of M Bison Cross-country outstanding program that Cold Lake faced 17 Wing in The awards presented for the CF national slo-pitch MVP earned Canada West it is today. His leadership the PR final and did -what were given to those mem- championships with CFB first team all-star honors and years of experience in ever they could to upset the bers whose performance Shilo and played a larger on the track in 2007. She the ball hockey world have official has been an active defending Champions but both on and off the playing role helping guide them to placed fourth in the 3000 helped him bring out the member within the Winni- Winnipeg was too fast and surfaces typifies the quali- the national championship. at the CIS championships, best in his players. He has peg Minor Hockey Officials’ powerful and advanced to ties of professionalism and The former University of 10th in the 1,500 and helped introduced an intense fitness Association refereeing ju- the CF National basketball sportsmanship. Manitoba golf team member the Manitoba 4 x 800 relay training regime, a stifling nior B and minor hockey in championship in Borden. Whether through indi- was also named the Officers’ team to a fifth place finish. penalty killing system and a Manitoba. He is a supervisor The team played well at vidual achievements or a Mess golfer of the year. Lt OCdt Mink finished first in great team concept that has with Hockey Manitoba and the nationals but due to a de- concentrated team effort, Young participated in the the 5 km open women’s CF created a ball hockey prog- was nominated as chief offi- pleted roster they were not each recipient clearly dis- I/S hockey, I/S volleyball, running nationals with 3,691 arm at 17 Wing that players cial of the CF national men’s able to win the big games played outstanding talents I/S Slo-pitch and I/S golf runners competing. She is want to play for. This played hockey championship. He when they needed it the in each of their respective leagues. His tireless deter- currently finishing the medi- a pivotal role in leading the is a very conscientious and most. The 17 Wing basket- fields. mination and work ethic is cal rehabilitation program at 17 Wing ball hockey team to experienced official, who ball team fell just short of Congratulations to all a testament to not only 17 the University of Manitoba a third place finish at the PR continually strives to im- reaching the playoffs based award winners. We hope that Wing, but to the CF in gen- enroute to becoming a phys- ball hockey championships prove his performance and on a tiebreaker. you will continue to strive eral. iotherapist. Her Bison long and the the team was nomi- those around him. His tire- Despite the fact that they for personal excellence. distance coach Guy Schulz nated as the best run team by less work and support makes didn’t achieve their ultimate As well, we look forward said, “Mink has a lot of abil- the Winnipeg Ball Hockey him an integral part of the goal of a CF national cham- to your continued involve- ity but noted the academic league for the MBHA’s success of the 17 Wing in- pionship they still had an ment within the sports pro- all-Canadian makes the awards banquet. He is cur- tersection hockey league. outstanding season and an- gram at 17 Wing Winnipeg. most of all she has. She is rently rephasing the officials Team of the year other great run. very dedicated to whatever program in the MBHA and 17 Wing basketball This team has garnered she does.” This member’s he just recently conducted a The 17 Wing Winnipeg all kinds of respect by the hard work, dedication and ball hockey official’s course basketball continues to be a class, integrity, strength and love for the sport is clearly for all member’s from the dominate force in the Prairie determination displayed by evident both on and off the Prairie region. His knowl- region with its stellar play. each and every member of running surfaces. edge and leadership are con- This is largely due to the this team. tagious and second to none. His respectful and profes- sional attitude is clearly shown in each and every Female athlete of the player who played for him. year OCdt Georgette Mink Official of the year Male athlete of the Over the past year, OCdt Capt Ron Stakes year Lt Robert Young Mink has displayed her Capt Stakes is a highly This highly motivated dedication toward the CF motivated and dedicated of- multi-sport athlete, whose sports program by repre- ficial, who has been -an ac tireless dedication toward senting the CISM running tive part of the the 17 Wing the Wing sports program has program at various competi- Coach of the year hockey referee organiza- paid huge dividends in 2007- tions throughout the world. Sgt Leon Ledgister tion. This level five hockey

Jersey presentation

Have a safe and happy summer from the The Manitoba Moose presented 17 Wing with a framed jersey in recognition of the outstanding partner- ship between the Moose and the Wing in the organization of the 3rd annual Manitoba Moose Military Voxair staff. Next issue is August 27. Appreciation Night held at the MTS Centre on 1 March 2008. The Jersey was presented by Jeff Mager of the Moose to LCol Fairley, A/WComd on Friday 27 June at the Wing Operations morning brief. Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 16 July 2008 13

The Order of the Bison WMFRC now on Facebook The Order of the Bison is presented to an individual, unit or com- The Winnipeg MFRC has started a group on Facebook. Simply pany who goes “above and beyond” in supporting and promoting log in to Facebook, search for the Winnipeg MFRC and join. This military families. June’s recipient was Leona Nichol because of page is a great way to find out what’s happening at the MFRC, and her tireless effort to bring Red Fridays to St Boniface Hospital. maybe even reconnect with old friends. Leona’s son is deployed with 2PPCLI from Shilo on Task Force 1/08. What the yellow ribbon means You may have noticed the new Yellow Ribbons that are now lining Air Force Way and Wihuri Rd. but do you know the significance of the Yellow Ribbon? The Yellow Ribbon traditionally signifies hope for the safe return of a loved one. Adopted by Canadians, the Yellow Ribbon also acts as a visual symbol of sacrifice made by Canadian Forces members and their families. Wearing or dis- playing a Yellow Ribbon recognizes and shows support for this sacrifice. Yellow ribbon items on sale at the 17 Wing golf course Pictured below is the display set up by the staff at the golf course. They have started selling Yellow Ribbon merchandise on consign- 102 COMET ST. ment. Stop by for a round of golf, a beverage or simply to purchase P.O. BOX 17000, Stn. Forces a sample of our Yellow Ribbon Merchandise. Thank you to Daryl Winnipeg, MB Fathers for starting this great initiative. R3J 3Y5 Phone: (204) 833-2500 Ext. 4500 Pictured from left to right: Barb Thuen, Volunteer Coordinator, Fax: (204) 489-8587 Leona Nichol and Sandra Doody, Family Separation and Reunion Coordinator Website: www.mfrc.mb.ca Email: [email protected] MFRC summer programs for

Our Programs children and youth a Volunteer Services Are your children still looking for something to do this summer? a Personal Development & We have two programs to offer you fun in the sun. Community Integration Kidventures is a weekly theme-based camp. Each week Kidven- - Information and Referral Services WWW.MFRC.MB.CA tures will offer games activities, crafts, swimming and a field trip - The Newcomer Program to its young explorers. Your child will spend the day learning new - Employment & Education Assistance skills, practising others and best of all having fun in a safe, healthy - Services Francophones/Second environment. There are seven weeks of activity available. Language Services Camp day starts at 9:15 and ends at 3:30. If you require extended What do I want to be now that care, it will be available from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. There is an a Prevention & Intervention Services extra cost for extended care. Supervised extended care is unstruc- I’m all grown up? a Family Separation & Reunion tured free play. Kidventures is open to children in Grades 1 - 6. Your child must be entering Grade 1. a Child & Youth Development The MFRC Employment & Education Service can assist you with Explore Space July 21 – July 25 your career plan. To meet with the MFRC Coordinator of Employ- a Parenting Support This week we will look up, way up. The stars, the planets, the ment & Education Services, call 833-2500 Ext. 4511 moon, comets and UFOs will be explored. A visit to the planetari- um and Science Centre is planned. MFRC Monthly Community Explore History July 28 – August 1 Where’s Soldier Bear? Coffee Break The centre of the fur trade, Winnipeg was a vibrant centre for trade. Like a newcomer posted into Winnipeg the MFRC’s Soldier Bear The 1st Thursday We will visit Lower Fort Garry. is exploring 17 Wing. Starting in September, we will be publishing of EVERY month Explore Water August 5 – August 8 photos of Soldier Bear at various locations around 17 Wing in the 10-11 a.m. Let’s get wet! What a better way than a trip to Fun Mountain Water Voxair. If you think you know where Soldier Bear had his picture 102 Comet St. Park. This week we are all about water and splashing fun. Explore the Olympics August 11 – August 15 taken stop by the MFRC to fill out a ballot. Soldier Bear will be The summer Olympics are in China. At Kidventures, we will bring pictured in the following editions of the Vox Air; September 10 & the Olympics to Winnipeg. We will be trying archery and other 24, October 8 & 22, November 5 & 19, December 3 & 17. Draws sports this week as well as a trip to the Children’s Museum. for your chance to win your very own Soldier Bear will be held on Resources Explore Nature August 18 – August 22 October 1, October 29, November 26 and December 23. A grand Nature is in our backyard. We will be exploring all the nature prize draw for the chance to win a $100 gift certificate to the Keg The MFRC has Internet-ready community around us. Our trip this week will be to the zoo and Assiniboine will be held on December 23. Each person is eligible to enter twice computers, a fax machine, tape recorders, Park. a month and it is possible to win more than once. digital camera, and video camera avail- able for use on site during normal We are also offering a Youth Drop-in Program in the South working hours. PMQs. This program is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 347 Doncaster Street, the program offers crafts, gaming systems including guitar hero and rock band and lots of fun. This program is supported by the Urban Green Team and is free to all participants. Stop by and say hi to the staff. Other Numbers MFRC: 833-2500 ext.4500 Nursery school applications Emergency Childcare: 935-7733 Will your child be three or four years old by Dec 31? Perhaps MFRC Childcare Centre: 837-3653 they would be interested in nursery school. We offer both English Youth Centre South: 488-8563 and French Immersion classes. Both are taught by caring quali- Youth Centre North: 833-2500 Ext 4502 fied teachers in well equipped licensed classrooms. The program CF Family Consumer is developmentally appropriate, fun and stimulating. Registration Info Line: 989-9019 for Fall’08 is now being accepted. Please call Shannon at 833-2500 ext 2491. 14 Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 16 July 2008

Whatever is, is changing In memoriam By Padre Grant Schapansky resting place and ran to a verse of this song sounds nearby river and proceeded much like Heraclites with Corporal Brendan Anthony Downey e are in a season of to lift and lower his foot in an additional thought and t approximately 4:15 stances of this incident. No Wtransition and change, and out of the water. (These prayer. a.m. (EST) July 4, Cpl further details are available my friends. For many of us are the kinds of things that “Change and decay in all A Brendan Anthony Downey at this time, although enemy this is a time of moving, ancient philosophers do and around I see. was found dead in an accom- action has been ruled out. adjusting, saying good-byes, are remembered for. Al- O Thou who changest modation room in the Theatre Our thoughts are with and saying hellos to new though if you saw me doing not, abide with me.” Support Element compound the family and friends of neighbours and workmates this I suppose you’d remem- It seems to me that there in the Gulf region. Cpl Downey during this dif- in new places for the first ber me too.) are some things that can be Cpl Downey was a Mili- ficult time. Our focus over time. Heraclites observed that unchanging anchors for us tary policeman from the the next number of days will An ancient Greek phi- “one cannot step into the to hold on to in a world of Military Police Detachment be to provide the best pos- losopher named Heraclites same river twice”, as rivers constant flux. in Dundurn, Saskatchewan. sible support to the family once observed that, “What- are changing dramatically Reviewing my personal An investigation is ongo- of our airman and to his col- ever is, is changing.” I won- from one moment to the givens this past week has ing to establish the circum- leagues. der if he was commenting next. been helpful. on posting season? Heraclites’ observation As I reflected on what Private Colin William Wilmot Apparently the story reminds us that change is gives me meaning and pur- of Heraclites’ observation a given in this life. This of pose and the values I have t approximately 12:50 Pte Wilmot was a medic goes something like this. course is especially true for resulting from these convic- Aa.m., Kandahar time, serving with the Health Ser- One day this fine young phi- those of us living life as a tions I regained some mea- on July 5, Pte Colin William vices Support Unit in Af- losopher was sitting under member of the military. The sure of spiritual grounded- Wilmot suffered critical ghanistan attached to 2nd his favourite tree enjoying challenge to adapt and over- ness in the midst of our injuries when an explosive Battalion, Princess Patricia’s the tranquility of being in a come in the midst of change getting ready to move to device detonated near a dis- Canadian Light Infantry place that was constant, un- is inevitable in our way of Edmonton. mounted security patrol in Battle Group. His home unit changing, and predictably life. Much is changing, some Panjwayi District. was 1 Field Ambulance, the same day after day, week As I was thinking about spiritual things are change- Pte Wilmot was evacu- based in Edmonton, Alberta. after week. This peaceful all this, I was reminded of less, and these things can be ated by helicopter to the The thoughts and prayers time came abruptly to an an old hymn in our chapel anchors for the soul. Multi-National Medical Fa- of every member of the Ca- end with his realization that hymn book that was written All the best to those on cility at Kandahar Airfield. nadian Task Force are with change was actually taking in 1847 by a hymn writer the move. May your travels Sadly, Private Wilmot was Private Wilmot’s family and place all around him. Hera- named Henry Lyte entitled, be graced with God’s richest pronounced dead upon ar- friends during this very dif- clites jumped up from his Abide with Me. The second blessings. rival. ficult time. Together in Church Catholic Protestant

Chaplains Chaplains Padre Lance Magdziak Chaplain Bonnie Mason Roman Catholic Office 833-2500 ext 5272 (Presbyterian) Office 833-2500 ext 5417 Padre Joe Johns Padre Bob Granholm Roman Catholic Office 833-2500 ext 5785 (Mennonite Brethren) Office 833-2500 ext 5417 Administrative Assistant Padre Ken MacRae Carol Cochrane Office 833-2500 ext. 5087 (Presbyterian) Office 833-2500 ext 5349 Masses (English only) Padre Gord Mintz Sunday 1100 hrs (Anglican) Office 833-2500 ext 5349

Religious Education classes are available to all stu- Padre David Stewart dents from Preschool to Grade 6. Please call the office (Presbyterian) Office 833-2500 ext 4277 for information. Padre Curtis Duclos (Baptist) Confessions The sacrament of reconciliation is Det Dundurn Office (306) 492-2135 ext 4299 offered 20 minutes before mass and by appointment. Contact the chaplain's office. Administrative Assistant Baptisms We recommend that you contact the chap- Carol Cochrane Office 833-2500 ext. 5087 Pinetree line retirees celebrate NORAD 50th lain’s office for an appointment prior to the birth of your child. Sunday Services (English Only) 0900 hrs Several veterans of the renowned Pinetree line radar chain gathered near the site of CFS Sioux Lookout recently to fish, reminisce and celebrate the Pinetree line in true Radar Site fashion - in the bush. The Weddings -Marriages Contact the chaplain at least Sunday School is held during the service for children six months in advance. A marriage-preparation course ages 3 to 12, except on the last Sunday of each month. event culminated in a mess dinner in the bush, using a dock from the lake as a table. The Pinetree Line is a requirement. Childcare is provided on an as-required basis for chil- was a series of Radar Stations that spanned country from Gander, NF to Holberg, at the tip of Vancouver dren under 3 years of age. Island. They were the second line of air surveillance after the DEW line. Nearly all of the attendees were Catholic Women’s League meets in the Chapel retires from 17 Wing. From left are MWO (ret’d) Billy Stevens, Major Paddy Douglass, Capt (ret’d) Ken Annex the third Monday of each month at 1830hrs. Marriages Six months’ notice is required for mar- Forsyth, Major (ret’d) Ken Esau, MWO (ret’d) Art Venables (seated); Sgt (ret’d) Leslie Adams; MCpl riages, as counselling is necessary to prepare couples (ret’d) Phil Wilson and LCol (ret’d) Dennis Roy. for Christian marriage. A Marriage preparation course is also required. Promise fulfilled Baptisms The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is available by contacting a chaplain. Time is required to give suf- Col Howden, WComd, sprints ficient instruction about the meaning of baptism. to the finish line of the 2008 Protestant Chapel Guild meets the first Sunday Manitoba Marathon, fulfilling a of the month at 1800 hrs in the Chapel Annex. All promise he made on assuming women are welcome. command of 17 Wing. He was joined by other Wing personnel Food Bank Other Phone Numbers: and family members in partici- The Food Bank is a joint undertaking by both Catholic For your convenience, a phone number has been set up to pating in the marathon. and Protestant congregations. Please help by giving any provide callers with info on service times and contact food you can spare. The donation box is located at the with the chaplain of your choice. Phone 833-2500 ext. rear of the chapel. 6800 and follow the prompts. Those with access to the DIN visit the chaplains' Web Site at http://17wing. Emergency Chaplain winnipeg.mil.ca/main, then click on 'Services. After normal working hours, the Emergency Chaplain can be reached through WOps Duty Centre, 833-2700. Interfaith Prayer Room Rm 305 in Bldg 62 is avail during reg working hrs for private prayer or meditation, or for small groups to worship in the manner of their faith. Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 16 July 2008 15

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Aries (March 21 - April 19): Find ways to take care of tasks or Libra (September 23 – October 23): When you’re working with responsibilities with less effort. You don’t want to waste time when unknown variables you need to accept that you can’t guarantee the you could be having fun. You’re also advised to take care of your- outcome. Learn from your success and losses. There are bigger self. Set aside time to relax. You’ll need to feel refreshed so you can and better challenges ahead. Remain positive. Grasp all that life share quality time and support another’s efforts. has to offer. Don’t waste a moment on regrets.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20): Sometimes there is no middle ground. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21): Expand your horizons. Pleasing others at the expense of your own wishes or priorities will Embrace more of what life has to offer. And there will be a lot of only leave you feeling used. What others think of your answers offers coming your way – so keep your eyes open. Roadblocks to and efforts at living fully should not be your first concern. Putting your great ideas seem to disappear. New adventures lead to won- yourself first pays off in the end. derful experiences. New ventures improve finances.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21): You can look on the up side or the Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21): It’s easier to relate to down side - it’s up to you. Your attitude will directly affect the end others at this time. Open discussions with questions that help you result as there is still so much up in the air. Don’t give up just before understand how they think and feel. Once you know your feelings a breakthrough. A sudden change of circumstance is possible. Help are returned it’s easier to share the considerate side of yourself. Patio opening it along - believe anything is possible. See yourself winning at the game of love. Cancer (June 22 - July 22): Know what you want to accomplish Capricorn (December 22 - January 19): You’re in the midst of a The Warrant Officer and Sergeant’s Mess (WOSM) new patio and focus on this. It is better to do one thing well than many things social swirl. Stand still and others will gravitate to you.By Save some opened on June 6, 2008. The patio was built by the men and women poorly. It may be hard to let go of what you’ve been in charge of in time for tasks that must be completed. EitherNa spacency out the good of the CE section. During the opening speech, MWO JAS (Tom) the past but the time has come to give the responsibility to some- times or get the stuff that requires all your mental energy completed Roy, WOSM PMC, thanked the CE section for volunteering to take on the deck project and for going above and beyond the construc- one else. You’ve done enough already. first. Don’t celebrate too soon or all is lost. tion codes. He also thanked the workers for their knowledge and pride they have put towards the project which is highly evident Leo (July 23 - August 22): Everything is going so well right now Aquarius (January 20 - February 18): This is a time of change. in the end result. The construction crew included Sgt Dow, MCpl but don’t take it for granted or become overly presumptuous. Treat Focus on what you will gain not on what you must let go of. Reflect, White, MCpl Garrett, Cpl Llewellyn, Cpl Heffernan, Cpl Demers, people with consideration and speak with care to those less fortu- when you are alone, on what you want to have grow out of this time Pte Lalonde and Pte Jones. By nate. Not everyone gets the breaks. Be Nagratefuln cyand show empathy and where you want to go. Find ways to take advantage of the cur- for others. You may need their help one day. rent situation. Make positive adjustments.

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