October 06, 2010 VOLUME 59, ISSUE 17 FREE Piping in the Tunes
402 Squadron’s Pipes and Drums Band march on to play a few tunes in Assiniboine Park at it’s Family Day on September 25th. For more information please see page 09. Photo credit: MCpl Colin Aitken
Sunray: The R.I.P. Jim Wing Fire Hall SAREX 2010 Story of Capt Holland: Wing Commander Trains High Wraps Up Nichola Loses Friend Honours and School Goddard Awards Photos Student
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Northern lights shine on 17 Wing Loses Friend Canada’s Air Force Kristy Rydz Mr. Holland’s passion for the job was evi- Voxair Reporter dent, never failing to hand-deliver copies of techs) who had been operating out of CFS the paper to Deer Lodge Centre as well as Lt (N) David Lavalee Alert for the annual Operation Nunalivut. 17 Wing Winnipeg is grieving yet cel- ANAF #283 and RCL @ 4. Voxair Reporter The SAR techs, supported by a CC-138 ebrating the life of a dedicated and talented Mr. Holland was also a founding mem- Twin Otter aircraft from 440 Squadron and leader with the passing of CWO (ret’d) Jim ber of the CFB Winnipeg Golf Club and With the eyes of the world turning to a chartered Sikorsky S61 helicopter, spot- Holland. continued to serve as the treasurer until his the Arctic, the northern lights weren’t the ted and rescued the adventurer from an ice Mr. Holland’s commitment to the base passing. only thing shining in the northern skies this pan approximately 200 kilometres north of in a variety of roles long after his retirement A lifetime member of the 17 Wing War- year. Spring and summer 2010 were fi lled Alert. from the military enriched the daily lives of rant Offi cers’ and Sergeants’ Mess, Mr. Hol- with signifi cant Air Force activities. The new CC-130J Hercules aircraft then many Canadian Forces members and civil- land was a regular visitor and never hesitat- Two CF-18 Hornet fi ghter jets from 3 participated in Op Nanook, conducted this ians alike. ed to make suggestions to help take care of Wing Bagotville, Que., accompanied by a year out of Resolute Bay, Nunavut, in Au- Serving as the advertising sales repre- the membership and their quality of life. CC-150T Polaris air-to-air refuelling tanker gust alongside CH-146 Griffon helicopters sentative for The Voxair for over 20 years, In recognition of his long-term efforts, from 8 Wing Trenton, Ont., fl ew over Cana- and the CP-140 Aurora long range patrol air- the upper lounge of the mess dian Forces Station (CFS) Alert, Nunavut craft. Op Nanook, a sovereignty operation was named after him as for the fi rst time on September 11. conducted annually by the CF in the North, “The Holland Room” in June This event demonstrated our capabil- demonstrates and enhances its ability to op- 2007. ity to support fi ghters operating at the far erate alongside government partners in the “I’m taken whole-heart- reaches of Canadian territory and to meet arctic. edly by it, by the turn out Canada’s commitments to defend the air- And this week, the Air Force is conduct- and the dedication of the space of Canada and the U.S. under the ing SAREX – its annual search and rescue room to yours truly,” he said North American Aerospace Defense Com- exercise – in Whitehorse, Yukon. It’s the after the unveiling ceremony. mand agreement. most northerly location ever for this exer- “I thought that was the most “We will continue to refi ne Air Force cise. wonderful thing that ever capabilities in the North in support of Ca- CFS Alert, which is an Air Force estab- happened to me.” nadian government priorities and Canadian lishment, is the most northerly, permanent- After living such an ac- Forces operations,” said Lieutenant-Gener- ly inhabited settlement on Earth. Its staff complished and full life, both al André Deschamps, Chief of the Air Staff supports Environment Canada and Arctic within the Canadian Forces and Commander of Canada’s Air Force. researchers, maintains signals intelligence and outside of it, a gracious “With great respect for the harsh arctic en- facilities, and geo-location and maintains Mr. Holland felt the honour vironment, we will become more effi cient in high frequency and direction fi nding facili- marked the fulfi llment of his delivering airlift, sustainment, monitoring, ties to support search and rescue and other career. and disaster-response in the North making operations. “It brought tears to my the most of our new capabilities and accu- And on an ongoing basis, 440 Transport eyes,” he said about the rec- mulated experience.” Squadron conduct such tasks as airlift, util- ognition. “That completes This spring, the CC-177 Globemaster ity and liaison fl ights in the Yukon, North- my life as far as the military II landed at CFS Alert for the fi rst time. In west Territories and Nunavut. The squad- goes.” August, with the aircraft’s capability proven ron, which reports to 17 Wing Winnipeg, Mr. Holland’s contribu- and the magnitude of transportable cargo is co-located with Canada Command’s Joint tions to 17 Wing will live on established, the Globemaster returned to Task Force North (JTFN) in Yellowknife, in the hearts and minds of carry out Operation Boxtop, the vital semi- N.W.T., operates four CC-138 Twin Otter all who knew him. He will be annual resupply mission to the station. aircraft. deeply missed. The Air Force then executed one of the The Air Force’s increasingly robust On behalf of the 17 Wing world’s most northerly rescues on April 15, capability to operate in the North will con- community our condolences when Australian adventurer Tom Smither- tinue to be tested and demonstrated in the are with Mr. Holland’s fam- ingale, who fell into arctic waters during a coming months and years. ily. solo mission to the North Pole, was rescued Jim Holland cutting the ribbon to offi cially open the Holland by two search and rescue technicians (SAR Room in the Warrant Offi cer’s and Sergeants’ Mess on June 27,2007. Photo Credit: Avery Wolaniuk
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Individuals or groups shall not This newspaper is printed using make any offer of promotion in The Voxair Newspaper of products and/or services environmentally safe inks. for exchange in donations. Publications Mail Agreement No. 1482823 VOXAIR, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 06 October 2010 3 Koats for Kids 2010 Campaign Starts 17 Wing Fire Prevention Week en 2009, le personnel du service d’incendie de la 17e Esca- Good day 17 Wing, this year’s theme for Fire preven- Cpl Loboz, J.J, tion week is Smoke Alarms: A sound you can live 17 Wing Fire Department dre est fi er de prendre part encore cet hiver à la grande tra- dition winnipégoise qui consiste à recueillir des vêtements with. During the week the Fire Hall Inspection branch d’hiver neufs ou peu usés pour les enfants de familles moins will be conducting various fi re drills around the Wing, so After yet another successful campaign in 2009, the 17 take the time and become familiar with your work place Wing Fire Department is once again proud to be involved fortunées de la collectivité. Comme le savent déjà ceux et celles qui connaissent fi re orders. Below are some tips on smoke alarms that with a great Winnipeg tradition during the winter season, will make your home a safer place for you and your loved which is collecting new or lightly used winter clothing for Winnipeg, et comme l’apprendront bientôt les autres, le mercure se maintiendra à des températures très basses au ones. If you have any questions please call 833-2500 ext children who are less fortunate in our community. 5501. As all of you know that live here, and for those of you cours des prochains mois. Parmi les plus durement touchés par ces grands froids seront les enfants. Locating/Installing Smoke Alarms who will fi nd out very soon, Winnipeg becomes a very cold Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions care- place over the next few months. Some of the hardest hit by Vous n’avez donc qu’à faire le ménage dans les gar- de-robes. Si vous trouvez par hasard des vêtements d’hiver fully. this cold are children. For best performance, an alarm should be mounted So, all you have to do is clean out your closet. If you qui ne font plus à vos enfants, on vous demande de ne pas les jeter et de faire plutôt un petit détour chez nous afi n on the ceiling in or near the centre of the room, hall or come across some of that winter wear including gloves stairway, and at the head of each stairway leading to an (mittens), scarves, ski-pants, toques (knit hat for our Amer- de les laisser à la caserne des pompiers. Parmi les articles recherchés fi gurent les gants, les mitaines, les foulards, les occupied area. ican friends), balaclavas, and of course jackets which you Optimum location for wall mounts is at least 15 cm know your kids don’t fi t in anymore, please don’t throw pantalons de ski, les tuques, les passe-montagnes et, bien sûr, les manteaux. Nous accepterons aussi volontiers les (6 inches) from the ceiling but not more than 30 cm (19 them away, but rather swing by our fi re hall and simply inches) from it. drop them off here. We also gladly accept winter clothes vêtements d’hiver qui sont trop grands pour vos enfants, lesquels vêtements seront offerts à des enfants plus âgés Avoid installing where the temperature is less than that you may think might be too big for kids. These can 5oC (41oF) or exceeds 48oC (119oF). obviously be given to the older children who need it. qui en ont besoin. Au service d’incendie de la 17e Escadre, nous commen- Keep alarms away from doors and windows. The 17 Wing Fire Department will start accepting dona- Never locate an alarm in front of an air register, fans tions on 20 September 2010. çons à recevoir les dons à compter du 20 septembre 2010. C’est avec très grand plaisir que nous vous accueillerons. or vents. We look forward to having you come by and say hello. Keep alarms at least 60 cm (2 feet) from any corner. Donations are accepted throughout the winter season as Nous recevons des dons tout au long de l’hiver, car le froid persiste bien au-delà de la période des fêtes de fi n d’année. Don’t recess an alarm. the cold lasts well past Christmas, so if you purchase new Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater winter wear for your kids or even yourself, we’ll take the old Ainsi, si vous achetez des vêtements d’hiver neufs pour vos enfants ou pour vous-même, nous serons très heureux de than 30 cm (one foot) rise per 2.4 m (eight feet) horizon- stuff off your hands! tally should be located on the high side of the room. All we ask is that the clothing is fairly clean and in good vous décharger des vêtements ayant été remplacés. Tout ce que nous demandons, c’est que les vêtements Avoid locating an alarm at the peak of an “A” frame condition so it can be distributed as soon as possible to type ceiling. those who need it most. soient propres et en bon état afi n que l’on puisse les distri- buer le plus rapidement possible aux personnes qui en ont Never paint a smoke alarm. Thank you in advance from your 17 Wing Fire Depart- Keep alarms 60 to 90 cm (two to three feet) away ment. le plus besoin. En vous remerciant à l’avance de votre générosité, le from light fi xtures. *********************************************** When having an alarm connected into the electrical À la suite d’une autre campagne fructueuse ayant eu lieu personnel du service d’incendie de la 17e Escadre vous prie d’agréer ses salutations distinguées. wiring system of a house you should: Use a qualifi ed electrical contractor. Never install the alarm in the electrical circuit except Battle Group Receives Commander-in-Chief at the main panel. Alarms must also never be installed in a circuit connected to an on/off switch. Commendation Check the alarm when installation is complete. Mark your calendar: Testing & Cleaning
Kristy Rydz Test your smoke alarm monthly and clean it every 6 Voxair Reporter months. Mark it on your calendar so that you don’t forget. Things to remember when testing your smoke alarm: In honour of heroic actions under unimaginable circum- Ensure that power is being transmitted to the alarm stances in Sarajevo in July 1992 the 1st R22eR Battle Group and that it will activate in the presence of smoke. (BG), N Coy 33 RCR has been awarded the Commander-in- Test your smoke alarm by pressing the test button. Chief Unit Commendation by the Government of Canada. Even alarms with a pilot light that indicate power is While securing the Sarajevo airport for the safe landing being transmitted, should be tested regularly. of humanitarian relief fl ights and escorting them into the Battery-operated smoke alarms will warn you when city, the BG was shot at on all sides yet still persevered to batteries need replacing. Despite this, make it a habit to execute the mission with determination. Their presence change the batteries yearly. forced the surrounding anti-aircraft weapons, tanks and When you’ve been away from home for a few days, howitzers to withdraw leading to the provision of crucial check your alarm on your return to ensure it is working aid for the citizens of the war-torn city. properly. The presentation was made by Major General Dennis Remember, your smoke alarm can’t protect you if the Tabbernoe, OMM, MSM, CD to Corporal (re’d) David batteries have been removed or a plug has been discon- Somers and Corporal (re’t) Kevin Graff who both valiantly nected. contributed to the mission as members of the BG. The lifespan of a typical smoke alarm is about 10 Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendations years, but some models last as little as 5 years. are awarded for units or sub-units of the Canadian To clean the alarm, open the cover and gently vacuum Forces that perform extraordinary deeds under ex- the interior of it. Frequently, the alarm will sound while tremely hazardous circumstances amid war or war- the unit is being cleaned. like conditions in an active theatre of operations. Sgt Currie T.A. MGen Dennis Tabbernoe (center) presenting the Command- Chief Fire Inspector er-in-Chief Unit Commendation to Cpls (ret) David Somers 17 Wing Fire Hall and Kevin Graff.
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Kristy Rydz would want the world to remember. Countless hours of interviews with to meet Goddard herself. Voxair Reporter “She was the most written about, her unit members lead to a biogra- As Goddard’s family and story has im- most talked about Canadian soldier to phy that has not only gained critical pacted Fortney so deeply, she has donated Award-winning journalist and col- have died in Afghanistan, prob- acclaim in the literary world since 10 per cent of both her advance on the book umnist for the Calgary Herald Valerie ably to have died in the past 50 years,” it’s early September release, but and it’s total earnings to the Nichola God- Fortney is known for her abil- Fortney explained. “So here she was, also the stamp of approval from those clos- dard Foundation that does charitable work ity to provide readers with the human the most talked about and we know est to Goddard in the CF. around the world in her name. side of tragedy. it was because she was the fi rst fe- “I spent countless hours with Yet, if Fortney could spend time with With a successful 20-year male – something she would have them (her men), reconstructing the the remarkable woman in person, she career under her belt, she hated. Her whole life was a refutation of ste- events in Afghanistan and the day knows exactly how the encounter would was granted the opportunity to pore reotypes.” she died,” she said. “That takes go. over intimate love letters written A lifetime that the author recon- over two chapters because I was giv- “I would want to thank her,” Fort- from the battlefi eld and delve into structed through letters written by en so much detail. The interesting ney said thoughtfully. “Then I’d pour the world of the Canadian Forces Goddard herself to family, friends thing is that her FOO team nev- her a glass of gin and tonic – her favourite to craft her fi rst book, “Sunray: and notably her husband Jason Beam er spoke before. They were very drink – and want to sit and hear some of her The Death and Life of Captain who now resides in Shilo, Mani- protective of her. They didn’t want her stories and hear her laugh. Her laugh was Nichola Goddard”. Fortney toba. By reading the words penned memory to be exploited.” one of the most defi ning things about her. sensed the story she was about to by the late English major, Fortney got Despite vast successes, the trag- And I guess I’d ask her, ‘Did I do okay? Do recount was something remarkable. to know Goddard through her own ic reality of Fortney’s fi rst foray you like it? How’d I do, Nic?’” Capt Goddard, 26, was lead- words. into book writing is that she will never get ing an artillery unit as a Forward “I was able to absorb her es- Observation Offi cer (FOO) when she sence, her personality, who she was a made history by becoming the fi rst human being,” she explained. ‘What Canadian female solider to die she felt, what she struggled with. in combat on the front lines in She was very open and very passionate Afghanistan on May 17, 2006. about everything.” While her death was heartbreak- Along with the letters, Fortney did ing, Fortney says the life of the meticulous research on the details prolifi c letter writer who grew up of Goddard’s mission and the Cana- in various corners of the world and dian Forces (CF) in general to en- was raised by ‘left-wing hippie par- sure that not only would she write an ents’ is the legacy Goddard herself entertaining book, but an accurate one.
Captain Nichola Kathleen Sarah Goddard. Photo courtesy: Key Porter Books
Clip out the Computer Boulevard Ad on page 8 and bring it into the store to receive your VIP discount. VOXAIR, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 06 October 2010 5 Wing Commander Honours and Awards On 17 Sept in the Offi cer’s Mess at 17 Wing Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Wing Commander, Colonel Yvan Boilard conduced an Honours and Award ceremony.
Sgt Jeffrey Eves receiving the General Sgt Jeffrey Eves receiving the General MCpl Ian MacRea receiving the General Cpl Darryl Owen receiving the General Campaign Star Medal (GCSM). Photo Service Medal (GSM). Photo credit: Cpl Service Medal (GSM). Photo Credit: Cpl Service Medal (GSM). Photo credit: Cpl credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel Piotr Figiel Piotr Figiel Piotr Figiel
MCpl Joanne Prost receiving the Special MWO Paul Richard receiving the Cana- WO Sue Lenihan receiving the Cana- WO Matthew Marshall receiving the Service Medal (SSM) to. Photo credit: Cpl dian Forces Decoration Medal 2nd clasp dian Forces Decoration Medal 2nd clasp Canadian Forces Decoration Medal 2nd Piotr Figiel (CD2). Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel (CD2). Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel clasp (CD2). Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel
MCpl Charles Ross receiving the Cana- Cpl Nancy Wild receiving the Canadian LCol Richard Pamplin receiving the Capt Cary Campbell receiving the Cana- dian Forces Decoration Medal 2nd clasp Forces Decoration Medal 2nd clasp Canadian Forces Decoration Medal 1nd dian Forces Decoration Medal 1nd clasp (CD2). Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel (CD2). Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel clasp (CD1). Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel (CD1). Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel
WO Bryan Smart receiving the Canadian WO Pamela Tochor receiving the Cana- Sgt Anthony Peeren receiving the Cana- Sgt Charles Spooner receiving the Cana- Forces Decoration Medal 1st clasp (CD1). dian Forces Decoration Medal 1st clasp dian Forces Decoration Medal 1st clasp dian Forces Decoration Medal 1st clasp Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel (CD1). Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel (CD1). Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel (CD1). Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel
MCpl Celine Filion receiving the Canadian Cpl Wayne Bennik receiving the Cana- Cpl Christopher Murray receiving the Capt Matthew Lamb receiving the Forces Decoration Medal 1st clasp (CD1). dian Forces Decoration Medal 1st clasp Canadian Forces Decoration Medal 1st Canadian Forces Decoration Medal (CD). Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel (CD1). Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel clasp (CD1). Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel
Capt Keith McCharles receiving the Capt Paul Faulkner receiving the Ca- Sgt Jason Cuppage receiving the Ca- Sgt Derek Fairbairn receiving the Ca- Canadian Forces Decoration Medal (CD). nadian Forces Decoration Medal (CD). nadian Forces Decoration Medal (CD). nadian Forces Decoration Medal (CD). Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel 6 VOXAIR, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 06 October 2010 Wing Commander Honours and Awards continued...
Sgt Stephen Thompson receiving the MCpl Eric Beaudoin receiving the Ca- Cpl Ashley Barr receiving the Canadian Cpl Gary Pearce receiving the Canadian Canadian Forces Decoration Medal (CD). nadian Forces Decoration Medal (CD). Forces Decoration Medal (CD). Photo Forces Decoration Medal (CD). Photo Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel
Cpl Eddy Penner receiving the Canadian Cpl Fraser Cameron receiving the Ca- Cpl Michael Lanttazio receiving the LCol David Reyenga receiving an Air Forces Decoration Medal (CD). Photo nadian Forces Decoration Medal (CD). Canadian Forces Decoration Medal (CD). Command Commendation. Photo credit: credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel Cpl Piotr Figiel
Maj Kevin Rubner receiving an Air Com- Cpl David Wieser receiving the Joint Sgt Jason Cuppage receiving the 1 Cana- MCpl Kevin MacIntyre receiving the mand Commendation. Photo credit: Cpl Task Force Afghanistan Commendation. dian Mechanized Brigade Group Com- Wing Commander’s Commendation. Piotr Figiel Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel mander’s Commendation. Photo credit: Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel Cpl Piotr Figiel
Leah Bannister receiving the Wing Com- Helena Zutter receiving the Wing Com- Special Award to David Breen in recog- Capt Pierre Chainé receiving his Com- mander’s Commendation. Photo credit: mander’s Commendation. Photo credit: nition of his signifi cant participation in missioning Scroll. Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Cpl Piotr Figiel Cpl Piotr Figiel producing the 2010 Air Force Run Com- Figiel mercial. Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel
Capt Robert Granholm receiving his Lt Donna Riguidel receiving her Com- MCpl Raymond Cameron receiving a Gail Trépanier receiving a Certifi cate Commissioning Scroll. Photo credit: Cpl missioning Scroll. Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Certifi cate of Achievement. Photo credit: of Service in recognition of 35 years of Piotr Figiel Figiel Cpl Piotr Figiel service. Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel
Loriann McNabb receiving a Certifi cate Deborah Labrie receiving a Certifi cate Sara Hamp receiving a Certifi cate of Ser- Michael Bodnar receiving a Certifi cate of Service in recognition of 25 years of of Service in recognition of 25 years of vice in recognition of 25 years of service. of Service in recognition of 15 years of service. Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel service. Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel service. Photo credit: Cpl Piotr Figiel VOXAIR, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 06 October 2010 7 Fifty years fl y by for Canadian Hercs Meghan Lawson “From the relationship we have between our two services and our Happy Thanksgiving Air Force News the scorch- two countries,” RAdm Greenwood continued. At the conclu- ing deserts sion of his remarks, he presented the photograph to repre- of Africa to sentatives from Lockheed Martin, whose predecessor, the From the frigid temperatures of the Canadian Arctic, the Hercu- Lockheed Corporation, pioneered the aircraft in the 1950s. les has truly been the workhouse of Canada’s Air Force,” The photograph provides just one of countless exam- THE VOXAIR Colonel Scott Howden told guests gathered at the Canadian ples of the essential role Hercs have played in Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C. operations for half a century – not only for military mis- On September 10, military personnel joined industry sions but also for humanitarian relief. This past January, representatives and embassy staff to commemorate Cana- Canadian Hercs mastered the rugged airstrip outside the da’s earliest Hercules aircraft, which fi rst touched down at Haitian town of Jacmel, and proved instrumental in deliver- Canadian Forces Base Uplands in Ottawa 50 years ago this ing desperately needed relief supplies to victims of Haiti’s month. earthquake. “It is an honour and a privilege for me to be here to “The Lockheed Martin CC-130 Hercules is arguably make this presentation on behalf of the Canadian Forces the most successful military transport aircraft program in to recognize this very singular milestone in the life scale the history of aviation,” Col Howden said, emphasizing the and inauguration into the industry of this aerial platform,” diverse undertakings Hercules and its crews have accom- said Rear-Admiral Richard Greenwood, commander of the plished since 1960. Defence Liaison Staff in Washington. With Canada accepting the fi rst of 17 new CC-130J “Su- Holding a black and white photograph in his hands, per” Hercs this past June, it is clear that the aircraft is just RAdm Greenwood recounted the exploits of Canada’s fi rst as signifi cant as it was on Arctic supply runs 50 years ago. fl eet of Hercules. The vintage photograph captured a CC- And, as if to prove this, the Super Herc made its fi rst fl ight 130B Hercules on the snowy Arctic tundra while complet- into Canadian Forces Alert, the most northerly permanent- ing a supply run nearly fi ve decades ago. ly inhabited location in the world, just four days ago. “This picture is a terrifi c metaphor for both what this oc- As Col Howden said, “the Herc promises to be with us casion represents and what it is metaphorically in terms of for a long time still.”
Hercules tail number 10304, one of Canada’s very fi rst B-model Hercules, unloads supplies in the Arctic in the early 1960s. Lockheed Martin was presented with a copy of this photo. Credit: submitted.
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Kristy Rydz sue the profession after he graduates high school – specifi - Voxair Reporter cally with the Canadian Forces. “I’m pretty sure you get trained for more if you go Last week, 15-year old Spencer Cook got to live out his though the military,” he said. dream of being a fi refi ghter at 17 Wing’s fi re hall. During his hands-on training through out the week As part of the Peonon Point School Work Ed program, Cook was immersed in the fi refi ghting experience by learn- the grade 11 student, from Steep Rock, Manitoba, had the ing about everything from the fi re trucks, to the required opportunity to come to Winnipeg for fi ve days and shadow gear, to tagging along on inspections and search and rescue a job of his choice to gain a better idea of the day-to-day exercises, to learning about fi re prevention. requirements of the position. “It’s kind of fun to get a feel of what you want to do when Cook’s fi rst choice was a fi refi ghter as he wants to pur- you get older,” Cook said of the experience. For program OPI Mas- ter Corporal (MCpl) Chris Gervais, the opportunity to mentor an interested youth benefi ts him as much as it does Cook. ‘It’s not every day that you get a young boy or girl that aspires to be a fi re- fi ghter,” he said. “By teach- ing him, mentoring him, it BGen Thuen prepares to tee off on the fi rst hole at the keeps your skills up at the WCOMD Golf tournament which took on Thu 16 Sep 10. same time.” Photo credit: Chris Merrithew Cook is one of approxi- mately 15 kids taking part There were over 90 golfers that came out to enjoy this in the program this year that great day at the Carman Golf Course. MCpl Dave Tower places students at 17 Wing and Sgt Sylvain LaForce tied for the low Men’s score of the with the fi re hall and Military day shooting a 73 while Misty Burrows had the low Wom- Police as well as with various en’s score shooting a 97. Maj Bob Barrett won the prize for other employers around the the longest drive for the Men and Joanne Gautron won the city twice each school year. prize for the longest drive for the Women. CWO Bernie Ver- reault won the “closest to the pin” competition on hole # 8. Thanks to everyone who came out and participated in the last WCOMD Golf tournament of the year. Spencer Cook (center), poses with MCpl Chris Gervais (left) and Cpl Pat Rivard (right) in front of the 17 Wing fi re truck. Photo Credit: Kristy Rydz VIP Discounts for all Canadian Forces Members & Family UNDER COST Surveillance your home &
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This year’s 402 Sqn Family Day was held on the 25th of September from 10:00 to 14:00 at Assiniboine Park by the west end picnic areas. The autumn afternoon weather was a perfect 18 degrees Celsius, which facilitated timely plan- ning of all the day’s events including sack races, lawn darts and the ever popular bouncy castle. Capt Morgan Jones mentioned “It was awesome and my kid’s especially en- joyed the bouncy castle!” The 402 Sqn Pipe and Drum band was in attendance and gave an extraordinary performance to a captivated audience of approximately fi fty people. Cpl Cameron and MCpl Chris Hardy graciously han- dled the majority of the cooking for the event with plenty of hot dogs and burgers to go around for everyone. Sgt Brian Froese kept a vigilant eye on the bouncy castle while the kids formed a continuously moving line of activity through the structure. All the while Imagery Tech MCpl Colin Ait- ken captured memories of the event for the squadron. The informal atmosphere allowed everyone, including the 402 Sqn C.O. LCol Rittinger, a chance to walk around and min- gle with colleagues; family and friends. All in all, the event resulted in a pleasant outing for everyone in attendance. Many thanks to everyone who helped organize the event and to those who took the time to make it happen!
Corey and Cameron serve up burgers and dogs. Photo credit: MCpl Colin Aitken
MCpl Jason Nurse, the anchor for the 17 Wing Dream Team, helps pull a McDonnell Douglas DC-9 aircraft with the rest of the team: MWO Ronald Breton, MCpl Clifford Hartmier, Pte Derek Comeau, Lt Daniel Corkum, Pte Nicholas Miles, Capt Tyler Donald, Capt Stephen Vallis, CWO Mike Rob- ertson, Capt Miguel Castillo, Capt Morgan Jones, Civ Dean Derkatch, Civ Ian Bradley, WO Frank Angelini, Sgt Kevin Dunbar, MCpl Christian Hardy, Civ Victor Lee, Pte Melanie Desmarais, MWO Joseph Janisse, and Cpl Matthew Plourde. Photo Credit: Cpl Archambault
On 17 Sept at Stevenson Campus, 2280 Saskatchewan Ave., United Way helds the 2010 Aircraft pull as the kick- A group shot at the 402 Squadron’s Famliy Fun Day. On Saturday 25 September, 2010, 402 City of Winnipeg Squadron off of their 2010 fund raising campaign. Their objective is held a Family Fun Day at Assiniboine Park. Members of the Squadron came out for a day full of activities, friends, and to raise $18,849,630 this year and they already have 38% of food served up on the custom made oversized BBQ. The 402 Squadron Pipes and Drums also performed for the Squadron, their objective. The 17 Wing dream team fi nished in second sounding off several tunes throughout the day. Photo Credit: MCpl Colin Aitken place with a pull of 9.32 seconds.
Jim Rondeau Bonnie Korzeniowski MLA Assiniboia Manitoba Special Envoy for Military Affairs
839A Cavalier Dr. • Winnipeg, MB R2Y 1C6 Phone: 888-7722 • Fax: 889-0300 email: [email protected] Phone: (204) 945-7510 www.jimrondeau.mb.ca [email protected] 10 VOXAIR, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 06 October 2010 Transport Section Promotions SAREX 2010 in the Great White North Conratulations to everyone who was recently promoted in the Transport Section. Thank you to MCpl Sylvain Leboeuf, 17 Wing Winnipeg MSE Safety, for sending us the photographs.
Cpl Arnold being promoted to MCpl. Pte Gallant-Girard being promoted to L to R: MWO Smith, Cpl Arnold, Maj Young. 1st hook. L to R: Maj Young, Pte Gallant- Girard, MWO Smith
Sgt Dan Verret (left) and MCpl Eric Beaudoin (right), from 435 (Transport and Recue) Squadron at 17 Wing Winnipeg, Man., treat a simulated casualty during a medical scenario during SAREX. Photo Credit: Cpl Darcy Lefebvre. SAREX, the annual search and rescue exercise, was held for the fi rst time ever in Whitehorse, Yukon. The exercise, organized by 19 Wing Comox, B.C., brought together Canadian Forces search and rescue aircraft and approximately 200 personnel from across the country for a week of training and competition. SAREX 2010, ran from September 20 to 25, and included participation from SAR units from the United States Coast Guard and United States Air Force as well as a group of ob- servers from Europe. Portable Fire Extinguisher Training (PFET)/ Pte Lamontagne being promoted to Cpl. Sgt Robichaud being promoted to L to R: Maj Young, Pte Lamontagne, MWO Formation sur les extincteurs d’incendie portatifs Warrant Offi cer. L to R: Maj Jose, Sgt Smith All DND/CF employees must be given Tous les employés du MDN/FC doivent Robichaud an initial indoctrination into the use and op- avoir reçu une initiation sur l’utilisation et eration of all applicable emergency equip- le fonctionnement de tout l’équipement ment upon entering the workforce, or a new d’urgence applicable à leur entrée en fonc- place of employment, and refresher training tion, ou à leur arrivée à un nouveau lieu de thereafter on a four year cycle. travail. De plus, ils doivent suivre des cours Employees must be given the oppor- de recyclage aux quatre ans. tunity to physically use portable fi re extin- Tous les employés doivent avoir guishers wherever and whenever possible, l’occasion d’utiliser un extincteur d’incendie keeping in mind environmental concerns portatif lorsque c’est possible, sans oublier and conditions. de tenir compte des préoccupations et des All units, subunits, and detachment conditions environnementales. commanders shall ensure that all person- Tous les commandants d’unité, de sous- nel are familiar with the Fire Orders and unité et de détachement doivent s’assurer capable of safely operating the fi re fi ghting que leur personnel est familier avec les equipment. consignes d’incendie et qu’il peut utiliser PFET will run all year around with class- l’équipement de lutte contre les incendies es on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at en toute sécurité. 0900 hrs. Classes will be held at the fi re La formation sera offerte toute l’année et hall, building 88. les cours auront lieu les mardis et jeudi dès Contact the 17 Wing Winnipeg Fire Ed- 9 h, à la caserne de pompiers (bâtiment 88). ucation Section via email (MCpl Paul Keep- Communiquer avec la section de l’éducation ing, [email protected]) or directly en matière d’incendie de la 17e Escadre at local 5501 to schedule an appointment as Winnipeg par courriel (Cplc Paul Keeping, seating is limited to 20 pers per course. [email protected]) ou au poste For larger groups contact your local 5501 réserver votre place (limite de 20 per- Unit Training Co-ordinator to schedule sec- sonnes par cours). tion based training. Pour les grands groupes, veuillez com- ****************************** muniquer avec le coordonnateur de la for- Formation sur la protection contre les mation de votre unité pour organiser une incendies et l’équipement d’urgence formation sur la base. VOXAIR, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 06 October 2010 11 A Tale of Two Training Units
Primrose Knazan nators via e-mail and the Pop Up Message fers between the two. LCC website such as Managing Military Learning Assistant Board. WGT is most known for their computer Personnel, Canadian Forces 101 or Intro- Due to funding restrictions, 50% of reg- courses: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint duction to Defence Ethics. istrants for WGT courses must be civilians and Front Page. Different levels are usually In addition to delivering courses, the Located on the fi rst fl oor of the Train- from 17 Wing Integral units. Only after this offered for Word, Excel, Access and Pow- LCC has Learning Advisors on staff to help ing and Education Centre in building 135, component is satisfi ed are other personnel erPoint. Only level 1 is offered for Front employees with their personal and career behind the glassed-in library are two units (military, lodger units, etc.) loaded onto the Page due to fi rewall restrictions. WGT is development primarily through group ses- that provide training for 17 Wing: Wing courses. Unfortunately, computer courses currently waiting for the contract to be fi - sions. Managers and supervisors may also Ground Training and the Learning and Ca- are limited to 10 seats each session. WGT nalized before offering writing, communica- consult learning advisors to help them iden- reer Centre. sometimes receives over 20 nominations tion and leadership courses. Contact your tify learning solutions for their employees. And thus the mystery begins: Wing from military personnel for any given com- training coordinator for upcoming dates. Learning advisors are also available to pro- Ground Training and the Learning and puter course, but without the minimum The LCC offers a wide variety of cours- vide Professional Development sessions to Career Centre are two separate units? But number of civilian registrants, regardless of es in a wide range of subject matters. Man- units and work teams on a number of topics, how can that be? They share offi ce space. high demand, these courses are in danger datory courses include Managing Civilian such as customer service, personal learn- They offer similar courses. They use the of being cancelled. Human Resources and Orientation for New ing plans and MBTI. In fact, the LCC staff same classrooms. They even share a fax The Learning and Career Centre (LCC) Employees. Policy-based courses include is currently reviewing material for a wider machine. Course registration procedures is a civilian unit reporting through Civilian Diversity and Employment Equity, Harass- range of PD topics - stay tuned. and HRMS entry are identical. Surely they Human Resources Service Centre. The LCC ment Prevention and Resolution and Ci- Registration procedures for LCC and are one and the same training unit! budget comes from ADM HR-Civ. Courses vilian Performance Planning and Review. WGT courses are essentially the same. Indeed Wing Ground Training and the are mostly taught in-house by Learning Leadership courses include such as Build- Personnel must fi ll out a Training Request Learning and Career Centre work side by Advisors or Human Resources Offi cers. ing Excellence in Teams, Communication Form and submit the completed and signed side, offering free courses on a variety of Other than courses specifi c to civilians only for Leadership and Understanding My form through their Training Coordina- subjects, but this is where the similarities (such as the Retirement Planning, Personal Leadership Style. Well-being courses in- tor. Because the LCC and WGT share of- end. Learning Plans or Orientation), almost all clude Stress Management, Assertive Com- fi ce space, they use the same fax number Wing Ground Training (WGT) is a mili- LCC courses are open to both military and munication, Balancing Work and Personal – 2831. tary unit reporting through WAdmin. Their civilian personnel with no restrictions on Life, You and Change, among many oth- For more information on WGT courses, budget comes from the 17 Wing Civilian numbers. ers. Check the LCC website for a full-list at contact your training coordinator for upcom- Training Fund. All WGT courses are con- Both units offer courses on computer http://hr.ottawa-hull.mil.ca/lcc-cac/ ing courses. For more information on LCC tracted out with external instructors from skills, communication, writing, and leader- Online courses are also available from courses, contact [email protected] the private sector. WGT courses are adver- ship; however specifi c course content dif- the Defence Learning Network through the tised mainly through the Training Coordi- SCAN Seminar / Séminaire du SPSC SCAN Seminar up to date information pertaining to the 10 will focus on issues pertaining to medical des avantages et des services offerts aux The Wing Personnel Selection benefi ts and services available to retiring release. Details of the seminar are as fol- militaires qui prennent leur retraite des FC. Offi ce will be hosting a Second Career As- members. Additionally, the seminar will lows: On y abordera également les aspects liés à sistance Network (SCAN) seminar. The address aspects of transition to a second ca- la transition vers une deuxième carrière à objective of this seminar is to provide both reer outside of the CF. Please note: SCAN DATE: 12 – 13 October 10 l’extérieur des FC. Noté : La présentation military personnel and their spouses with presentations from 1300-1600 on 13 October TIME: 0800-1600 SPSC de 13h00 – 16h00 le 12 octobre, por- LOCATION: Wing Theatre (Bldg 90) tera particulièrement sur les questions liées DRESS: Appropriate civilian attire à la libération pour raisons médicales. Voici WHO: Military members and their les renseignements pertinents : spouses DATE : les 12 et 13 octobre 2010 Details for registration and the HEURE : de 8 h à 16 h seminar agenda can be found on the WPSO LIEU : Amphithéâtre de l’escadre (bâti- website at: http://17wing.winnipeg.mil.ca/ ment 90) WAdmin/PSO/scan.htm TENUE : Tenue civile appropriée PUBLIC CIBLE : Militaires et leurs Séminaire du SPSC conjoints Pour en savoir davantage sur Le Bureau de sélection du personnel les inscriptions et le programme du sé- de l’Escadre (BSP Ere) tiendra un sémi- minaire, visiter le site Web du BSP Ere à naire du Service de préparation à une se-
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Fall Recreation Programs
Adult Fitness Classes Family and Children Programs Adult Recreation Programs (18+) Free For Members Ultimate Cycling: take an ultimate ride in this all Active Kids: Let us take care of your kids while you out, anything goes cycling class. Speed zones, hills, work out! We will provide them with a chance to par- Pick-Up Squash: Learn to play, improve your skills intervals, drills and sprints will take your cycling to the ticipate in fun games and activities. Children ages 5-12 or just come to socialize. This programs will be guided next level. welcome! by a certifi ed squash instructor and is a great opportu- Mondays: 1700-1800, Sept 13 - Dec 13. No classes Mondays/Wednesdays: 1700-1900 (No program on Oct nity to have fun and get some exercise. Monday, October 11 11) Tuesdays: 1900-2100, Sept 14 - Dec 14 Aqua-Fit: A low impact water work-out class for all Saturdays: 0930-1130 ages. Runs from Sept 13 to Dec 15 Pick-Up Floor Hockey: Floor hockey is an excel- Mondays: 1800-1900, Oct 4 - Dec 13, No classes Free for Members lent work-out and a great opportunity to meet new Monday, October 11 friends. All players and skill levels are welcome. Teams Yoga - Multi-Level (Traditional): This class is Family Gym: Join in an evening of fun, exercise and will be chosen each week. open to all levels of yoga experience. There are many socializing with the whole family. Tuesdays: 1930-2100, Sept 14 - Dec 14 benefi ts to regularly practicing yoga: increasing your Tuesdays: 1800-1930 body awareness, developing strength, balance and fl ex- Thursdays: 1600-1800 Drop-In Soccer: Recreational soccer is a great way ibility, and learning to relax and de-energize. Runs from Sept 14 - Dec 14 to get fi t while having fun! Teams will be arranged each Tuesdays: 1915-2015, Sept 14 - Dec 7 Free for Members week. All skill levels welcome! Boot Camp (Circuit): Intervals of weight resis- Thursdays 1800-1900, Sept 16 - Dec 16 tance and cardiovascular exercises on the gym fl oor. “Passport Percussion”: Rhythmic passport to Wednesdays: 1800-1900, Sept 15 - Dec 8 countries like Brazil, Cuba, Africa, and Peru. Here is an After Work Walking Program: Join us for an hour Zumba: A fusion of Latin and International music opportunity for all ages and abilities to try their hands at walk after work. A great idea after a long day in the that creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fi tness percussion. All equipment will be provided as part of the offi ce to get out and get some exercise. We will meet in system. class. This is a great way to wind down after a long day the lobby of bldg 90 at 1700 and will return at 1800. Thursdays 1645-1745, Sept 16 - Dec 16 of work! Tuesdays & Thursdays 1700-1800, Sept 14 - Dec 14 Pilates: Pilates will engage your mind and im- Tuesdays: 1645-1745 prove posture and body mechanics by increasing core Fee: $80 per participant strength. Thursdays: 18000-1900, Sept 16- Dec 16. No classes Strength & Fitness - Parent & Teen: Parents and Thursday November 11. youth can strengthen their bodies and their relationship Muscle Boot Camp: This is a fun and fast-paced with this training program. Participants will be educated full body workout using mats, dumbbells, BOSU, and on the difference between adult and youth weight train- other apparatus. The focus is on toning and strengthen- ing programs while both receive individual instruction. ing abs, butts and thighs - and developing upper body They will also be introduced to various machines and To register for any class, or for more information strength and endurance. Suitable for all fi tness levels. exercises in the weight/cardio room. on our programs, please come into the Commu- Saturdays: 0930-1030, Sept 18 - Dec 18. No classes Fridays: 1800-1900, Sept 17 - Dec 10 nity Recreation Offi ce, located in Bldg 90 Fitness Saturday October 9. Fee: $55 (for parent & teen) and Recreation Centre. You can also call us at Prices: 833-2500 ext 5139. Program registration: $55 per class (12 weeks) Be sure to check out our website at www.cfcom- $45 for aquafi t (10 weeks) munitygateway.ca Drop-in pass: $65 - 11 single class passes Single Drop-in: $7 *Non-Member surcharge of $15 on all classes* Upcoming Health Promotions Workshops VOXAIR, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 06 October 2010 13 www.mfrc.mb.ca 204.833.2500 ext. 4500 Stress…..What it is and how to deal with it Stress is the response of your body raise your stress level. Traffi c, noise, and can also place a lot of stress on you even if to vent. Talk to someone you can trust. 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Upcoming MFRC events
• MAKE IT MONDAYS Monday, October 18 1:30 to 3 p.m. Cost $5. Register by October 12 This month, we’ll be making Halloween decorations. • MUNCH AROUND MANITOBA Wednesday, October 27, 6 p.m. Register by October 22 Come dine with us. We’ll be heading to Gasthaus Gutenberger, 2583 Portage Avenue. Come experience authentic German cuisine. Participants pay for their own meals. • SUNSET GOOSE FLIGHT Thursday, October 14 5 p.m. Register by October 8 Join us on a trip to Fort Whyte Alive to watch the arrival of the geese. During fall migration, thousands of geese will be landing on the lakes. Bring your cameras and prepare to be amazed. Enjoy a BBQ and concessions available at Fort Whyte Alive. • GEOCACHING Friday, October 22 6 p.m. Register by October 14 This month we are looking for caches in Assiniboine Park. Afterwards we will warm up at the Star Restaurant in the Assiniboine Park Conservatory. Participants pay for their own meals. • EXPLORING BOOKS AND MOVIES Tuesday, October 19 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register by October 12 Our book and movie will be The Five People you Meet in Heaven. MOM’S NIGHT OUT: FALL FAMILY FAVOURITE POTLUCK Wednesday, October 20 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Register by October 15 Mom’s night out is a chance to relax and have some conversation with other moms without your children!
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the time his family set aside the clothing they were no lon- “Continually give, continually gain.” Administrative Assistant ger wearing to give to charity. The clothes were packed in Carol Cochrane Office 833-2500 ext. 5087 – Chinese Proverb plastic bags and he dropped them into one of the many Sal- Masses (English only) vation Army bins that are located throughout the city. By have a friend (I will call her Sophie) who actually won Sunday 1100 hrs the time he had returned to his car at least 10 people; men, $1000 in the Tim Horton’s “roll up the rim to win” women and children had jumped into the bin, had ripped Religious Education classes are available to all students from Preschool campaign. I found out Sophie was a winner when I I to Grade 6. Please call the office for information. open the bags and were going through the clothes for items went to visit her in Toronto and she insisted on paying for they could utilize for themselves and their families. He said; Confessions The sacrament of reconciliation is offered 20 minutes before the meal we shared together in a restaurant saying; “My “That is the very fi rst time I truly understood the scripture mass and by appointment. Contact the chaplain's office. winnings triple in that not only do I have the money but I passage ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts Baptisms We recommend that you contact the chaplain’s office for an also get to spend time with my friends and have the joy of 20:25) To be in a privileged position to share out of your appointment prior to the birth of your child. buying them dinner.” That is how she spent her $1000, go- abundance is something to be truly grateful and not to be Marriages Six months’ notice is required for marriages, as counsel- ing out for dinner with friends and picking up the tab. taken for granted. ling is necessary to prepare couples for Christian marriage. A marriage As you can well imagine, Sophie has a lot of friends with preparation course is also required. Next weekend we will celebrate Thanksgiving, a time whom she not only invests monetary winnings but also her honoured tradition for most Canadians in which families Catholic Women’s League meets in the Chapel Annex the third Monday time, a listening ear and compassion. When she was posted come together around a common table and celebrate the of each month at 1830hrs. to Halifax she was a part of the “Big Brother, Big Sister” blessings of the harvest. We are really great at recognizing program and spent evenings and weekends mentoring a what we are thankful for but sometimes forget the giving Protestant young girl who needed that extra attention and support aspect of this festival. Much of what we offer gratitude is from a positive female role model. This relationship con- self-centered; “I am grateful for my family, my health, my tinued into her posting to Toronto when her “Little Sister”, CHAPLAINS home when the winter winds beat at the front door…” The who was not so little anymore visited her and they enjoyed question I want you to ask yourself this weekend before Padre Bonnie Mason a weekend exploring the city together. And yes, Sophie’s (Presbyterian) Office 833-2500 ext 5417 you begin to carve up the turkey or the ham is this: how generosity extends into her being a big supporter of the many people are giving thanks for you this day? Do you Padre Bob Granholm GCWCC campaign. live your life giving people a reason to be grateful for your (Mennonite Brethren) Office 833-2500 ext 4277 Carol Pevelek wrote the following in an article titled, existence? Padre Will Hubbard Why It’s Better To Give Than To Receive; “Not surpris- Although it was not intentional, that is what my friend (Anglican) Office 833-2500 ext 5349 ingly, the amount of satisfaction we gain in life is equal to Sophie was doing in her volunteering as a Big Sister, sup- Padre Gord Mintz the amount of our “selves” that we give away to others. porting the GCWCC and spending her Tim Horton’s sweep- (Anglican) Office 833-2500 ext 5785 Ultimately, we fi nd that our time, talent and treasure are stakes on being in the company of friends. I am confi dent wasted when spent only on ourselves. When we realize that Padre Curtis Duclos (Baptist) there will be many people Thanksgiving Day offering ap- Det Dundurn Office (306) 492-2135 ext 4299 the world does not revolve around one person ( “me” ), we preciation for the generosity and friendship of Sophie – I gain more, amazingly, than we could ever hope for on our Administrative Assistant know I will be. own.” Carol Cochrane Office 833-2500 ext. 5087 At the 2006 Leadership Breakfast for the GCWCC cam- - Padre Bonnie Mason Sunday Services (English Only) 0900 hrs paign kickoff a gentleman shared with those present about Sunday School is held during the service for children ages 3 to 12, except on the last Sunday of each month. Childcare is provided on an as-required basis for children under 3 years of age.
Marriages Contact the chaplain at least six months in advance. A mar- In Memoriam riage preparation course is a requirement.
Baptisms The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is available by contacting a CWO (Retired) James Duncan Holland, MMM, CD2 mand CWO in Winnipeg. chaplain. Time is required to give sufficient instruction about the meaning It is with great sadness that our family announces the pass- Upon retirement, CWO Holland remained an active gen- of baptism. ing of our dear Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Jim on tleman. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and th th Protestant Chapel Guild meets the first Sunday of the month at 1800 the 26 of September, 2010, a week before his 88 birth- did serve three terms as President of the St James Legion hrs in the Chapel Annex. All women are welcome. day. (No 4); was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge and CWO (Retired) Holland was born in Amherst, Nova did serve as worshipful Master of the St James Lodge #121 Scotia. During the offset of the Second World War, then 17 and was once appointed the District Grand Master First years of age, CWO Holland, fi rst enrolled as an Infantry- Masonic District. He is also a Lifetime Member of the 17 man, however, after training and deployment to England, Wing Warrant Offi cers’ and Sergeants’ Mess and the Royal he was transferred to the Canadian Provost Corps as a Mili- Canadian Legion. In 2007 the upper lounge of the 17 Wing tary Policeman. Warrant Offi cers’ and Sergeants Mess was named the Jim Throughout the War he served with a variety of Provost Holland room in his honor. He was a Life member of the Food Bank Companies including the 6th, 7th, and 9th and 1 Field De- Khartum Temple Patrol, a member of the Korean Veterans The Food Bank is a joint undertaking by both Catholic and Protestant tention Barracks. CWO Holland rose throughout the Ranks Association # 17, a member of the ANAF #283, a member congregations. Please help by giving any food you can spare. The donation during his service in England until promoted to the rank of the Scottish Rite # 32, a member of the CFB Winnipeg box is located at the rear of the chapel. of WO I and appointed the Regimental Sergeant Major of Golf Club, and a member of the Heathers Seniors Golf and Emergency Chaplain the 6 Provost Company at an exceptional young age of 24. Curling Club After normal working hours, the Emergency Chaplain can be reached In 1947, CWO Holland returned to Canada as a Staff Ser- CWO Holland was also an active member of the Actra through WOps Duty Centre, 833-2700. geant and was posted to various locations, which included Guild of Winnipeg and had parts in 14 movies, including Halifax, Moncton, Ottawa and Wainwright and successfully Tracks of Glory and the Avro Arrow. Other Phone Numbers: completed Criminal Investigations Training in Fort Gor- Left to cherish the memory of Jim are his Wife Hanna- For your convenience, a phone number has been set up to don, U.S.A. Lore, his Son Michael, his Daughter Christine, his Daugh- provide callers with info on service times and contact with the In 1952, he was again promoted to WO I and returned ter in Law Helen, his grandchildren Samantha, Duncan and chaplain of your choice. Phone 833-2500 ext. 6800 and follow the prompts. Those with access to the DIN visit the chaplains' Web Site at to a theatre of operations, this time Korea. From Korea he Sasha Merrell, his Brother Arthur of Amherst, N.S, and his http://17wing.winnipeg.mil.ca/main, then click on 'Services. traveled the globe, which included Japan, and Hanover, Sister Helen Sears of Oakville, Ont. James was predeceased Germany. It was in Hanover where he met his wife, Han- by his Brothers Aubrey and Stanley, and Sister Hazel Mack- Interfaith Prayer Room nelore, and returned to Canada. He was posted to Borden, enzie. 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. Churchill and fi nally Winnipeg after serving 26 years at the Funeral Services for Jim will be held at the Westwood rank of CWO. In 1978, CWO Holland retired after a distin- Community Church, 401 Westwood Drive on Friday the 8th guished career of 38 years having what he truly considered of October, 2010 @ 11:00 am followed by a reception at the the honor and privilege of serving his country in both War Royal Canadian Legion (Branch # 4) located at 1755 Por- and Peace. tage Avenue. He was appointed as a Member of the Order of Military In lieu of fl owers a donation may be made to the Ca- Merit and his appointments included four years as RSM of nadian Forces Military Police fund for Blind children in the C Pro C School, nine years as Base Borden CWO, Gar- memory of Jim. rison Sergeant Major in Churchill, and as Training Com- VOXAIR, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 06 October 2010 15 CLASSIFIEDS
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