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Photo by MCpl PJ Letourneau, Canadian Forces Combat Camera Leading Seaman Alexis Côté-Lapointe (right) and Ordinary Seaman Tyler Drayson Ferrer depart from HMCS Regina anchored in the vicinity of Victoria, Seychelles, and head to shore during Operation Artemis on March 30.
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Able Seaman Samuel Gagnon (right) and Ordinary Seaman Zachary Bacon conduct a live-fire training exercise. OPERATION BIG DAWG Regina’s big day of awesome warfare gunnery
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A member of Regina’s Naval Tactical Operations Group conducts live-fire training. Able Seaman Steven Lindsay loads the Multiple Ammunition Soft Kill System.
Lt(N) Adam Ness (NTOG), and all levels of the train the bridge teams in warning Hammerhead once again began to calibre heavy machine gun teams. HMCS Regina ship’s defensive capabilities in one operations and the use of force close the ship. The bridge issued Finally disabled and bullet- combined “day of awesome war- under the direction of NTOG. warnings, yet it continued to close; ridden, the Hammerhead slowly HMCS Regina has transited the fare gunnery”, otherwise known as They trained in distance apprecia- this is when the 57mm gun fired sunk, allowing members of Indian Ocean and is now support- Operation Big “DAWG”. tion, the use of the bridge warning at the Hammerhead. NTOG, the ship’s .50 cal teams ing Operation Artemis, Canada’s These types of serials are com- organization, and the employment As the target continued to close and Bronco to use the oppor- contribution to Combined Task mon within the Royal Canadian of .50 calibre heavy machine gun the ship, the 57mm gun engaged tunity for extra target practice. Force 150, which is responsible Navy to ensure proficiency and warning shots against a fast craft it again. If this was not a train- The serial finally ended when the for tracking, boarding, and inter- maintain the ship’s combat readi- threat. ing serial, the Fast Inshore Attack Hammerhead slipped beneath the dicting the trade of narcotics and ness. This serial was unique as it The second phase was the use of Craft would have been stopped waves. other illegal cargo being smug- was the first time all the deployed the Cyclone and its C-6 machine by this point; however, for the Ultimately, the day was a gled around the African coast and assets onboard Regina were used gun to deter and conduct more exercise it continued to close the resounding success and validated Middle East. in one large layered defence warning shots against the threat. ship and Regina’s layered defence the skills of all personnel involved A few weeks ago, Regina con- exercise against a single threat: a The third and final phase was continued. Once it reached 500 onboard the ship. This intricate ducted a multi-element train- remote-controlled target called a the biggest event of the day; the yards, the NTOG team and the training serial re-affirmed Regina’s ing with the embarked CH-148 Hammerhead simulating a fast use of Regina’s main armament, underway force protection com- unofficial motto of “Three Three Cyclone helicopter (call sign inshore attack craft. the 57mm gun, to engage and ulti- ponent prosecuted the threat Four, Ready for War”, proving that Bronco), the embedded Naval The day was broken down into mately stop the inbound threat. from the upper decks with small the ship and crew is ready for Tactical Operations Group three phases; the first being to During the final run, the arms along with the bridge .50 their mission.
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Peter Mallett after doing tours in Afghanistan. Right Staff Writer before the end of his last tour, in May 2010, he and his friend Private Inclement weather didn’t thwart a Kevin McKay had ordered golf clubs group of ill and injured military mem- and were looking forward to trying bers from hitting the links at Bear them out when they returned home to Mountain last week; they soldiered on. Edmonton. But the next day Pte McKay Twelve veterans and currently serving was killed by an improvised explosive military members from Western Canada device while on a roadside patrol. were in the midst of a four-day Soldier “Ordering the golf clubs with him On golf camp in Victoria, April 2 to 5. was not something I really remembered Four area golf clubs (Victoria Golf and until I started playing the game again edepot.ca Country Club, Bear Mountain Golf many months later. I was repressing that bottl Club, Highland Pacific Golf and Uplands memory the whole time,” said Wilson. Golf Club) graciously waved their green “From a therapy standpoint, golf has fees and provided free instruction from opened so many doors for me that their golf pros during the camp. were previously closed. The game helps E-FILE FROM The Soldier On program is run by me judge the decisions I make on the the Canadian Armed Forces Transition course, and the decisions in life. It has 99 Group with a mandate to encourage been a tremendous help to me in deal- $64 +GST participants to use sport for recovery ing with my PTSD.” and lead active, physically fit lives. Soldier On’s Warrant Officer Sherri Top Shelf It’s a concept that Master Corporal Schwemler says developing that Bookkeeping Ltd. Locally Owned & operated since 1994 (Retired) Michael Feyko fully believes “military” camaraderie with other in. 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[email protected] 4 • LOOKOUT CELEBRATING 76 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS April 8, 2019 ofOPINION WHO WE ARE WHATmatters SAY YOU MANAGING EDITOR Melissa Atkinson 250-363-3372 Lookout asked participants in the Soldier On golf camp: [email protected] People Talk What has been the one critically important thing in the recovery STAFF WRITERS Peter Mallett 250-363-3130 process for your injury? [email protected]
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ACCOUNTS/CLASSIFIEDS/RECEPTION 250-363-3372 After 25 years of service When I was deployed to I broke multiple bones I have been suffering from I was involved in two over- SALES REPRESENTATIVES in the infantry I devel- Croatia in 1994, I was from my waist down after mental injuries including seas tours in Afghanistan Ivan Groth 250-363-3133 oped serious knee injuries nearly killed and suffered a parachuting accident in PTSD since my release from and suffer from PTSD due [email protected] because of the work I did injuries to my back and Edmonton in November of the armed forces. The one to multiple incidents that and from playing sports legs after an anti-tank mine 1997. Key to my recovery is thing that helps me cope occurred there. I would Joshua Buck 250-363-8602 most of my life. The key exploded below the tank I my military training. That’s with my trigger symptoms say the biggest part of my [email protected] to my recovery has been was riding in. When I was because it taught me how and everything else is the recovery was being open EDITORIAL ADVISORS relaxation and not pushing recovering in a hospital in to adapt and overcome simple advice my grand- and honest about my inju- Capt Jenn Jackson 250-363-4006 myself. I work at things at Ottawa there was a doc- anything that is thrown at father once gave me: Take ries. You can fake it all you Katelyn Moores 250-363-7060 my level and at my own tor who told me I would me. I just viewed my inju- it one day at a time. That’s want and hide behind a pace. never walk again. That is ries as yet another obstacle all I do. I try not to make curtain and not tell your Published each Monday, under the authority Warrant Officer (Retired) what sent me on the way to get over and that has elaborate plans and I keep story, but I have learned of Capt(N) Jason Boyd, Base Commander. Herb Kenny to my recovery. I had a been key, being mentally an organized list of all the the best approach is to face Le LOOKOUT est publié tous les lundi, sous good team at the National tough and in physically tasks I need to complete things head on. Now I have l’égide du Capt(N) Jason Boyd, Commandant de la Base. Defence Medical Centre in good shape gave me the that day so I can check learned to open and tell Ottawa and the support confidence to overcome them all off and gain a people: If I do anything out The editor reserves the right to edit, abridge of my family, and these something like this. sense of accomplishment. of the ordinary or differ- or reject copy or advertising to adhere to factors went a long way in Master Corporal (Retired) Sergeant (Retired) ent that you are wondering policy as outlined in PSP Policy Manual. Michael Feyko Mike Brake about, it is because I have Views and opinions expressed are not nec- proving him wrong. essarily those of the Department of National Corporal (Retired) PTSD. Defence. Brad Bowen Private (Retired) Le Rédacteur se réserve le droit de modifier, Tanner Wilson de condenser ou de rejeter les articles, photographies, ou annonces plublicitaires pour adhérer Manuel des politiques des PSP. WHAT SAY WE Les opinions et annonces exprimées dans le journal ne réflètent pas nécéssairement le point de vue du MDN.
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The little base commander that could some of the interesting TEME Esquimalt Harbour aboard the n January, thanks to The work you do each day operations. CFAV Firebrand. Captain (N) Jason Boyd’s impacts us not just on the Cole was able to control In the end, we met again with “Defence on the Dock” global stage, but you are also police truck sirens, and even Capt(N) Boyd for tasty home- initiative, my four-year- a valued part of our local operate the controls of made chicken fingers at the old son Cole was for- community. Thank you a backhoe bucket. This Wardroom. tunate to be the grand for the work you do! was a truly memora- We wish to express our sincer- prize winner to become As Base Commander ble experience for a est appreciation for this experi-
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e Centre to understand staff, JRCC members, HMCS o community to meet many of you and Lt(N) Riley l m o how real rescue teams Chicoutimi and CFAV crew- who serve in the Royal Canadian Monsour in the Base C m help people. We members and Wardroom team ) Navy, and the Canadian Armed Commander’s office, a y were then fortunate members. We are so proud to Forces. Through this initiative, I followed by a visit to n a d d to have Cole become speak of the wonderful people e believe that we, the general pub- the CFB Esquimalt r e h an honourary submari- we met and the exciting oppor- C t lic felt overwhelming pride with Fire Station. Cole was a r ner aboard the HMCS tunities available that would the professionalism, attitude, greeted by Sparky the fire p o t( (f Chicoutimi. Somehow, help someone choose a career in skill and friendliness that you, mascot. After an exciting N r ) e Cole’s experience contin- the Royal Canadian Navy! our ambassadors to the world tour of the hall and equip- Ja d s an ued to get better and bet- Sincerely demonstrated. ment, we were off to experience on m Bo om ter as we were toured around Adam and Cole Pite yd with Base C 6 • LOOKOUT CELEBRATING 76 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS April 8, 2019
A two ounce British poison bottle ceramic dating to anchovy between 1880 paste jar and 1919 dating to recovered between near B Jetty. 1830 and 1860, recovered near B Jetty.
A recovered Canadian issue Mark IV 1942 gas mask. DREDGING UP THE PAST Caitlin Craig and C jetties, as well as have been reclaimed from vide a glimpse into the life six gas masks, and microfiche remediation work begins in Formation Safety the ML Floats. This is per- the sea floor. of a sailor in the early 1900s: pages from 1975. Lang Cove later this year. formed by a large crane The oldest artifacts tell a numerous clay pipes show Being buried in sediment, After being cleaned, and Environment barge, which lifts the sedi- story of the Royal British affiliations, such as with the as well as surrounded by photographed, and cata- ment onto a neighbouring Navy, before the Royal Royal Antediluvian Order cold water, has helped pre- logued, the artifacts will ver the last four years processing barge. As the sed- Canadian Navy was estab- of the Buffalos, familial ties, serve the artifacts – the be held at the Royal BC the Esquimalt Harbour iment is screened, archae- lished in 1910. These include such as the Isle of Man, and bacteria that would nor- Museum. Five display cases, Remediation Project ologists, working alongside medicine bottles belonging activities like soccer. Toiletry mally break these materials which will be installed on has recovered a trea- contractors, recover artifacts to a ship’s physician, mess and hygiene bottles such as down can’t thrive in these the side of the new B Jetty sure trove of artifacts, as they appear. plates, and buttons from hair tonic and cologne were conditions. building when it’s com- Othe oldest of which date With dredging finished at various departments rang- found in abundance. Additional dredging at pleted this summer, will back to the mid-1800s. A and B Jetties, and sched- ing from the Royal Marines Other items remind us Y Jetty continues to bring contain rotating archaeo- The aim of the project uled to be finishing at C Light Infantry to the Royal of more recent times, like up archaeological mate- logical displays showcasing is to remove contaminated Jetty and the ML Floats in Marine Artillery. the Second World War-era rials, and even more will the history of Esquimalt sediment surrounding A, B, April, around 2,000 artifacts Many more artifacts pro- communications headset, be found when scheduled Harbour. April 8, 2019 CELEBRATING 76 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS LOOKOUT • 7
HARBOUR REMEDIATION PROJECT C Jetty phase he Esquimalt Harbour matic hydrocarbons, and polychlorinated Remediation Project has been biphenyls. making strides to address The remediation work is conducted nearing areas of the harbour that have via mechanical dredging. Using a clam- been contaminated by past shell bucket, an excavator secured to a practices. barge scoops the contaminated sediment TFor the past year, the project has from the ocean floor. The material is focused on the clean-up around C Jetty first screened for Unexploded Explosive the end and the ML Floats and is expected to Ordnances (UXO) and then transported wrap up in this area at the end of April. to a permitted landfill for disposal. The work began last spring follow- To date, over 32,500m3 of sediment Kara Foreman ing a contract award to Milestone has been removed, including close to Environmental Contracting Inc., from 9,000 UXOs (primarily munitions Formation Safety Vancouver B.C. The contract is managed scraps) and around 600 historical items and Environment by Defence Construction Canada. that will be transferred to the Royal BC The specific aims of the remediation Museum. Some of the more interesting project are to clean up historical contam- items found to date are gas masks, ination left from 150 years of industrial cannonballs, two bugles, sea turtle ribs, activity in the harbour and reduce risks and chocolate life boat rations. to human and ecological health. The project has also included some It targets four hotspots for remedia- unusual activities such as the demoli- tion: A/B Jetty, C Jetty, Y Jetty, and Lang tion of the underground railway and the Cove. Additional smaller remediation disconnection and re-connection of the projects have also been started in the ML Floats, a little bit of humpty dumpty following areas: Constance Cove (spe- like work. cifically the area between Y Jetty and As this remediation work is within the ML Floats), the Colwood Jetties, one of the most intensively used por- Plumper Bay, and Ashe Head. tions of Dockyard, it involved coordina- The area around C Jetty was histori- tion with stakeholders, including the cally used for the storage and transporta- Queen’s Harbour Master, Real Property tion of coal and ship repair, and featured Operations Esquimalt, Canadian a marine railway constructed in 1943 to Submarine Force, and Fleet Maintenance service naval and commercial vessels. Facility Cape Breton. In the 1980s, C Jetty was upgraded to The next phase of remediation is the twin jetties and the ML Floats were another hotspot of contamination around created for increased moorage space. Y Jetty and Lang Cove. This contract was The past activities around this area have awarded last November to Milestone contributed to higher sediment contami- Environmental and is being managed by nation in certain spots on the seabed. Public Services Procurement Canada. The main contaminants found have been Work on this area began in January and is mercury, lead, copper, polycyclic aro- expected to be complete in March 2020.
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Cmdre Angus Topshee converses with PCT Raven’s interim Officer in Charge.
Exercise Northern ReachPhotos by SLt M.X. Déry
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here were many firsts during Exercise Northern Reach: the first time Orca-class vessels four Orca-class vessel task group had a busy training schedule over the last two weeks. T fueled in Port Hardy, the first time they came alongside in Port McNeill, and the first A Naval Warfare Officer (NWO) II training for “watch on deck” took place concur- time many youth in the northern Vancouver Island community met Royal Canadian Navy rently with a NWO IV pilotage course and a Fleet Navigating Officer course, with all sailors sailors in uniform. conducting their Orca at-sea phase to enhance their mariner skills. Approximately 500 residents came out to tour two Orcas that were open to the public “They get exposed to the fundamental elements of being at sea,” said Lieutenant over the March 30 weekend, with over 40 people getting to embark on a day sail, including Commander Todd Kennedy, Commander Venture Division. “The phase IVs are at the the mayor of Port McNeill, Gabriele Wickstrom. culmination of their yearlong training. They only have about a “It’s a great buzz around town having you come in and I month and a half left.” Community notice there are a lot of people on the docks. So, it’s great Training In the coming weeks, the NWO phase IV students will com- that you were well received in our community,” she said. plete their pilotage navigation assessments, complete charge Commodore Angus Topshee, Commander Canadian phase, and then join the fleet to begin earning their bridge watch- Relations Fleet Pacific, sailed during a few days of the exercise, Exercises keeping certification. and connected with local representatives including Chief Adding to the complexity of Exercise Northern Reach was the George Alfred from the Namgis First Nations in Alert Bay. desire to sail in the northern part of Vancouver Island and test the ability of smaller ports “It’s always interesting to see the perspective of a small place that depends so much on in accommodating multiple vessels. the sea for their livelihood. Also, wonderful to go out on a beautiful day like this and see Orca-class vessels dwarf most ships in small ports, and with a crew 24 they require sub- the incredible scenery that Canada has to offer,” said Cmdre Topshee. stantial jetty services such as fuel, water and food. Along with the ships, a recruiting bus showcased careers in the Canadian Armed Forces, To prepare for an alongside visit to Port McNeill, a forward logistics team was sent to members of the 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group spoke with the public, and Sonar, the ensure services were delivered and to help setup for a community relations event that Navy mascot, entertained children up and down the jetty, posing for photos and giving included the Canadian Coast Guard, Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft from 407 Squadron WO Ruby Routledge is part of the 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol high-fives. CFB Comox and the Orcas and their crew. Face-time with the public is also part of a sailor’s Group. Her family is from Port McNeill / Alert Bay, and she is At the same time in Port Hardy, LCdr Todd Kennedy visited the Sacred Wolf Friendship job in the Royal Canadian Navy. a member of the Defence Aboriginal Awareness Group. Along Centre to donate on behalf of Boomer’s Legacy knitted tuques, dolls, and blankets to assist “Some would argue that training is couched between the left and right arc of mariner with PO2 Steve Morrison, they ensured proper protocol was in their parenting programs. skill-sets and the fundamentals of navigation, and reporting, and discipline. But there is followed with local chiefs and elders during the community “This particular donation is going to be immediately useful to our programs. We do a lot something to be said about being interpersonal, being able to understand strategic govern- relations day in Port McNeill. of family programming and parenting programming for expectant mothers. It has been a ment intent and how that plays out at the tactical level,” explained LCdr Kennedy about distinct honour and privilege to receive this donation from the Boomer’s Legacy founda- the importance of interacting with the public. tion,” said Garth Holden, acting president at Sacred Wolf. He also remarked that he was a “Once they’ve joined the fleet as qualified operators and start leading at sea in major medic in the CAF and had met Corporal Andrew “Boomer” Eykelenboom. surface combatants, they will go to port visits abroad on behalf of the Government of Canada, as an extension of international policy. So, these sailors will have had exposure to community relations.” Left: Namgis First Nations Chief George Alfred and Commander Canadian Fleet Pacific The ability for Naval Warfare Officers to explain what they do, what other sailors do, Commodore Angus Topshee both spoke to those about to sail in the traditional waters and by extension what the Government of Canada does for Canadians domestically, is an of the Kwakwala Speaking Peoples. important ambassador-like skill. On operations such as Projection, Reassurance and Artemis, they will interact with members of allied navies and international partners, and that is when those skills will be instrumental to the success of port visits. But for now, the community relations training for this operation is complete. The task group left Port McNeill on April 1 and carried on with Exercise Northern Reach for a second week of training.
CF-140 Aurora flies over Wolf 59 demonstrating RCAF Lt(N) Tom Eagle explains helm orders to passengers aboard Raven 56. Raven 56 weighs anchor shortly after sunset to depart Port Elizabeth in order to conduct night capabilities to day sail participants. navigation training in the Broughton Island group Photo by Lt(N) Tom Eagle 10 • LOOKOUT CELEBRATING 76 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS April 8, 2019 is the new green
Capt Jeff Manney sandbagging. They’re pretty Public Affairs Officer, easy to use, and they’ll allow 39 CBG a smaller number of troops to accomplish what many In anticipation of more troops filling sandbags future flooding in British could do.” Columbia, a group of army Using technology pio- reservists have become the neered in Canada, the first B.C.-based members Tiger Dams are manufac- tured by U.S. Flood Control, of Canada’s military to be Trevor Wright, left, Tiger Dam’s Canadian representative, which has an office based trained on a novel approach briefs troops on the Tiger Dam system. to flood control. in Calgary. The firm won a contract from the B.C. Twenty reservists from staging area and used to store water good time deploying the product,” government to provide across the province spent for firefighters on the frontlines. he says. “Everyone knows how the March 30 weekend at the province enough Tiger Another advantage the company to sandbag, but this is a lot CFB Esquimalt’s Urban Dam sections to cover 26 touts is their cost, which might easier on the back.” Search and Rescue complex kilometres. The system was surprise given that a single sec- Cpl Krenz says he’s training with the Tiger Dam deployed during flooding tion retails for about $2,200. But onboard with the new flood control system. last year in the Okanagan. unlike sandbags, the bladders are approach. Consisting of linked, Varying in thickness from reusable – in fact, they have an “It’s obvious there 15-metre sections of 24 inches to 42 inches, the expected life of 15 years, with each are more effective orange, water-filled tubes, bladders can be stacked section replacing approximately ways to deal with Tiger Dams are intended pyramid-style depending 500 bags. natural disasters than as a speedy alternative to on the expected height of Best of all, says instructor and the ways we’ve used manpower-intensive sand- floodwaters. And, unlike the company’s Canadian represen- in the past,” he says. “I bagging – a goal appreci- other technologies, Tiger tative Trevor Wright, there’s no think in a short period ated by soldiers such as Cpl Dams can be used on shovelling. of time we could be very Reiker Krenz of the British uneven or sloping surfaces, “The soldiers have had a pretty effective with it.” Columbia Dragoons. such as rocky shorelines and “I’ve filled my fair share of hillsides. sandbags,” says the Vernon- They even have a firefight- Right: Cpl Reiker Krenz of the British Columbia Dragoons based reservist. “I have no ing application. Tiger Dams fills a 15-metre section of Tiger Dam at the CFB Esquimalt issues doing this instead of can be quickly erected in a Urban Search and Rescue site. Photos by Capt Jeff Manney 39 CBG
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Port Hardy Hockey Rivalry Renewal
Peter Mallett hockey team with two exhi- with the visitors taking the for the games and setting says hockey players from already making plans to Staff Writer bition games at the Wurtele opening game 4-1 and the up the original two-game the base wanted to return have another event next Arena on March 29 and 30. Tritons rebounding for a 1-0 encounter between the the favour and show their year. Coincidentally, the Senior members of the The Tritons team was win the following day. The teams in 2018. appreciation by hosting Port rematch coincided with Tritons hockey program made up of players from series was followed by a In March 2018, the Tritons Hardy on base. Exercise Northern Reach wrapped up a success- the base Old Timers team reception for all the players Old Timers team used their PO1 Tibbets says the involving sailors of the ful 2018-19 season with and retired members. The at the Gun Room at Work first encounter against Port scores were of little impor- Pacific Fleet travelling to a hockey outreach effort Port Hardy team is named Point. Hardy as a tune-up for their tance; instead, he empha- Port Hardy’s neighbour- involving a small commu- in honour of two First Petty Officer First Class regional qualifying tourna- sized how players on both ing community of Port nity from the north end of World War Veterans from Rob Tibbets, from HMCS ment, with Esquimalt win- teams hit it off in terms McNeill. So our hockey Vancouver Island. Port Hardy, with one of Victoria, helped organize ning both games. The teams of sportsmanship and fun games really helped drive Players from the Tritons their grandsons currently this year’s rematch. PO1 also faced off and split a from the moment of the home the point the active Senior Hockey team played playing on the squad. Tibbets credits Wurtele pair of games in Port Hardy opening puck drop in 2018. role the Navy plays in host to the Port Hardy Esquimalt and Port Hardy Arena manager Kevin Zalba last December. “The comradeship has community events across WWI Veterans Old Timers split their two-game series for hatching the scheme This year, PO1 Tibbets been great and we are Vancouver Island.” April 8, 2019 CELEBRATING 76 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS LOOKOUT • 13
Naval Pacific Training Group Promotions
CPO2 Trahan is promoted to his PO1 Moores is promoted to his PO1 Woytowich is promoted to his MS Billanes is promoted to his current current rank by LCdr Mike Erwin. current rank by LCdr Erwin and CPO2 current rank by LCdr Erwin and CPO2 rank by LCdr Erwin accompanied by Michaud. Michaud. MS Billanes’ daughter Sophie. Transition Centre Esquimalt Awards
Sgt Volz is awarded the Sacrifice Medal by BGen WO Alexander is awarded a Second Clasp to the Bob Finlay is awarded a CMP Commendation from Misener and CWO LaPointe. Canadian Forces’ Decoration by BGen Misener and LGen C.A. Lamarre for his selfless acts of kindness CWO LaPointe. and caring while providing expert service and support. Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton Awards
Marine Technician Mike Ackroyd is awarded FMF Employee of the Month by Capt(N) Ed Hooper, (now former) USQ Engineering Watchkeeper Halifax class Commanding Officer of Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton. Selena Benard skills on the job by acting as an Certification II qualification has Contributor Engineering Watchkeeper aboard been replaced by the Engineering HMCS Ottawa under the super- Watchkeeper qualification and is Leading Seaman (LS) Nathan vision of a qualified member. available to all Marine Technicians. Bunn is now ready to start his He will operate the Integrated A qualified member is required on-the-job training in the machin- Platform Management System around the clock in the machinery ery control room and engineering console at sea, respond to alarms control room to operate the engi- spaces of a Halifax-class warship. and emergencies, and trouble- neering plant in order for a ship On March 8, the Marine shoot technical problems within to proceed to sea. HMCS Ottawa Technician successfully com- the engineering plant. is preparing for an upcoming pleted his USQ Engineering The road to this mastery began deployment and LS Bunn is look- Watchkeeper course, along with with a few prerequisite courses ing forward to be a part of the six others, at Naval Fleet School with the Royal Canadian Navy: team with this new qualification. (Pacific). QL3, Interim Halifax Class LS Bunn has previous military Before he can stand watch Roundsperson, and Damage experience with the Canadian Keith Clayards is awarded a FMF Certificate of as a qualified Watchkeeper, he Control Supervisor. Army that includes two deploy- Appreciation by Capt(N) Ed Hooper, (now former) must consolidate and master his The requirement for the legacy ments to Afghanistan. Commanding Officer of Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton. 14 • LOOKOUT CELEBRATING 76 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS April 8, 2019 Diving in the high Arctic
Divers from Sweden come out of the arctic water as the Norwegian supervisor ensures their safety during Operation Nanook-Nunalivut in Tuktoyaktuk in March. Photo by MCpl Gabrielle DesRochers, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
Lt (Navy) Éliane Trahan Armed Forces (CAF) to operate in the diving activities for this operation, Diving System. Operation Nanook-Nunalivut 19 austere and isolated locations. Although said Lieutenant-Commander Patrick Defence Research and Development divers are often called upon to work Fournier, Commander Task Force Dive, Canada and Joint Arctic Experiment Clearance Divers, Combat Divers in difficult conditions across Canada and FDU(A) Commander. “Once teams also performed thermal retention and Port Inspection Divers from across and abroad, diving under the ice in a the divers put on their equipment, experiments on the divers. Canada dove in the glacial waters location as cold as -60 °C is a challenge. whether they are Canadian, French On hand to manage any medical of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, International representatives were or Norwegian, they were one team. issues was Lieutenant-Commander with colleagues and military divers first welcomed at Fleet Diving Unit Especially in such conditions, they had Kharim Schliewinsky, Advanced Diving from France, Finland, Sweden and (Atlantic) in Halifax, Nova Scotia. to rely on each other.” Medical Officer, and the CAF’s Senior Norway. While there, they got to know each For the duration of the operation, Medical Authority in Tuktoyaktuk. The two-week exercise dubbed other and trial their equipment. divers explored the seabed to a Members of the 1st Canadian Ranger Operation Nanook-Nunalivut 19 The group of about 50 people then maximum depth of 17 meters and Patrol Group were also part of the ended April 1. flew to Inuvik and made the two-hour practiced their skills under the ice team, there to provide advice and The purpose of this operation was drive to Tuktoyaktuk. using a new piece of diving equipment, facilitate a smooth integration into the to improve the ability of the Canadian “We were proud to be at the helm of the Ultra Light Surface Supplied Arctic environment.
Photo by MCpl Gabrielle DesRochers, Canadian Forces Combat Camera Photo by Avr Jérôme J.X. Lessard Master Seaman Casey Johnson, Canadian Armed Forces Clearance Diver, Rangers with 1 Canadian Rangers Patrol Group showcase their igloo build- conducts flash up procedures on the Containerized Diving System, as part ing skills to members of 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment. of the pre-dive preparations.
Change of Command Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton Photo by LS Mike Goluboff, MARPAC Imaging Services
Commodore Chris Earl, centre, officiates the change of command between the outgoing Commander of Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton Capt(N) Ed Hooper and incoming Commanding Officer, Commander Amit Bagga. The Change of command took place last Thursday, April 4, at the Nixon Drill hall in Work Point. April 8, 2019 CELEBRATING 76 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS LOOKOUT CLASSIFIEDS • 15 &Real Estate
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