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Visit us online at thevoxair.ca June 1, 2016 VOLUME 65, ISSUE 11 FREE SAR Canopy Control Course Held in Gimli Canadian Forces (CF) Search and rescue technician (SAR Tech) WO Glen Hood glides to the ground at the Canopy Control Course in Gimli, Manitoba, May 18th, 2016. Please see page 9 for stories on the course and our reporter’s first jump experience. Photo by Ordinary Seaman Erica Seymour. City Council 3 CFFTS And New Coins Astronauts Reservist Chaplains Liaison For 435 Squadron Unveiled Make A Stop Employers and Social Military And Rescue At Mint In Winnipeg Visit RCAF Workers Quiz Veteran’s threatened Affairs Canoeists In this issue: Page 3 Page 4 Page 7 Page 8 Page 11 Page 15 2 VOXAIR, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 1 JUNE, 2016 RCAF Mess Dinner Features CAF Chefs by Martin Zeilig, Voxair Photojournalist cious. This is all it takes Tables were laden with an assortment of hand- for an enjoyable evening.” made sushi, braised bison tenderloin, succulent rack Wing Commander of lamb, oyster bar with mussels, tasty grilled Halumi Colonel Andy Cook, who cheese slices with canapés (small pieces of bread with a was the official host of the piquant topping), ground beef sliders, mouth watering evening, said he was ex- pan seared shrimp and scallops, bison skewers, nacho cited to be part of the 98th canapés, and assorted cheeses and bread. RCAF Mess Dinner. This was not a scene from some extravagant Me- “It’s putting our Red dieval or Renaissance banquet, although it could have Seal chefs to the test,” he been. All that was missing were, as the historians of said while holding a small food have described, “coloured jellies of swans, of pea- plate of plump shrimp and cocks or of pheasants served as a speciality and placed scallops in one hand as on the middle of the table on a sort of pedestal.” he conversed with MGen Rather, it was the bountiful Annual RCAF Mess Wheeler and CWO Mike Dinner in the Junior and Senior Ranks Mess on May 5. Robertson in the crowded The fine dinner--which featured an upstairs dessert room. “This is a non-tradi- bar complete with a streaming chocolate fountain and a tional dinner that allows variety of homemade pastries, pies, cheesecakes, fresh us to showcase the talents fruit slices, and other delectables-- attracted some 280 of Wing Foods personnel.” commissioned officers and non-commissioned person- Col Cook’s comment nel. Tickets for the dinner were $35.00 each. Musical about “non-traditional” entertainment was provided by a Celtic combo from the was a reference to the buf- The creative kitchen crew from 17 Wing Food Services take one last breather before the RCAF Band plus a guest violinist. fet style setup: Diners wan- onslaught of hungry diners. Photo: Martin Zeilig, Voxair Photojournalist. “It’s an opportunity to mingle with people,” said Ma- dered from table to table jor-General David Wheeler, Commander of 1 Canadian choosing small portions of He noted that last year’s dinner was only partially Air Division, who was the Guest of Honour. “It shows each selection. done that way. the esprit de corps of the Wing, and the food is deli- “We’ve been preparing for two days,” said Sergeant “This year, we decided to do it all standup,” contin- Matthew Keddy, who was chief cook for the dinner. ued Sgt Keddy, who lauded the 38 staff members at “This is a spin off of the normal Mess dinner with a Wing Food for their hard work in preparing the food. five course meal. This is all about the actions stations “Everything was prepared upstairs (in the kitchen where people mingle and socialize and taste all the area).” foods we prepare. It’s like a standup cocktail party.” He added that the dinner also provided an opportu- nity for three new privates, who have just arrived here from the CAF Cook School at CFB Borden, to learn from Food Services more experienced cooks. “The young privates took to the finesse of fine cook- ing,” Sgt Keddy said. “This is an opportunity for us to express our talents to the Wing and to meet them too.” Sue Paxton, who’s been a civilian kitchen helper here for the past 15 years, stressed that it is a pleasure to serve those who are “dedicated to serve our country.” Towards the evening’s end there was a formal toast to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and to the different THE VOXAIR elements within the CAF. 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Individuals or This newspaper is printed using groups shall not make any offer of promotion environmentally safe inks. in The Voxair Newspaper of products and/or services for exchange in donations. Publications Mail Agreement No. 1482823 VOXAIR, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 1 JUNE, 2016 3 Councillor Scott Gillingham Sports Trivia by Martin Zeilig, Voxair Photojournalist “I am pleased to appoint you to serve as the Council Indy Car / F1 Racing Liaison for Veteran and Military Affairs,” said the let- by Tom Thomson and Stephen Stone ter, dated April 5, 2016, from Brian Bowman, Mayor, The City of Winnipeg to Councillor Scott Gillingham, St. 1. Who was the first driver to compete in a turbine- James, Brooklands, Weston. powered car at the Indianapolis 500? “Winnipeg has a long and rich military history in- 2. Who was the first driver to win the Indianapolis 500 cluding fifteen active Legions. We are home to current four times? Canadian Armed Forces assets including CFB Winnipeg 3. How many other drivers have won the Indianapolis and several reserve units. In addition to local veteran 500, to date? organizations, the City of Winnipeg has a special rela- 4. How many Canadian drivers have won the tionship with HMCS Winnipeg since her commissioning Indianapolis 500, to date? in 1995.” 5. Who was the first Canadian driver to compete in the The official goal of this new position is to create a for- Indianapolis 500? mal link between CAF personnel in Winnipeg and City 6. Who is the first woman to qualify and compete in Council, Gillingham said during a recent afternoon in- both the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500? terview, along with his Executive Assistant, Luc Lewan- 7. What is the largest sporting venue in the world? doski, with The Voxair in the North Committee Room in 8. Which driver has gone the greatest number of races the Council Chambers Building. between victories in the Indianapolis 500, to date? “My goal is to raise awareness of the important work 9. What is the narrowest margin of victory, to date, in and contributions that the men and women (in the CAF) Scott Gillingham sits down for a one-on-one with Voxair the Indianapolis 500? make in our community,” he continued. “For decades the Photojournalist Martin Zeilig. Photo: Martin Zeilig, 10. Who won the fastest Indianapolis 500? three branches have remained vital to Winnipeg. An- Voxair Photojournalist. 11. To date, which Formula One driver has won the other side too is I want the men and women to feel very greatest number of World Championships? welcome in the city.” the Battle of Kapyong and better inform the public of its 12. Who held the record for most championships prior If someone is relocating to Winnipeg, he’d like there important place in Canadian military history. It would to Schumacher? to be some sort of process or presence from the city that also serve as a commemoration to the 2PPCLI soldiers 13. Who is the oldest winner of the Formula One would help make that person feel welcomed to the wider whose lives were regrettably lost in the Korean War. championship? community-- not only something ceremonial but a very Finally, re-designating the park would be a proud tes- 14. At the time of the occurrence, who was the only practical role too, Gillingham said.