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Musical union The gift benefits scholarship of music Kara Tibbel Staff Writer A long anticipated collaboration between the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy and the University of Victoria’s (UVic) Wind Symphony, will come together next week for the first time in history. The two groups have been great acquaintances in the musical industry for a long time, but have never per- formed together quite like this. “This is going to be such a unique experience and a night people will remember for a long time,” says Eugene Dowling, Canadian Tuba professional, Juno Award Nominee and conductor of the UVic Wind Kara Tibbel, Lookout Symphony. PO2 Ross Macdonald of On Feb. 7 at the university’s the Naden Band of the Farquhar Auditorium the two bands unite to raise awareness of the Naden Royal Canadian Navy Band Scholarship, established in 1994. practices his stand up PO2 Robyn Jutras, a recipient of bass for the Feb. 7 con- the Naden Band Scholarship in Music cert at the University Performance, returns to the stage as a of Victoria Farquhar bassoon soloist. Auditorium. “It is very exciting having a previous recipient of the scholarship and for- mer UVic graduate play on our stage again. It is great to have her give back to the scholarship for future recipi- ents,” said Dowling. Lt(N) Matthew Clark, Director of Music and Naden Band Conductor, is thrilled to produce an evening of music of such aptitude and raw talent. “I know this night will be inspiring to all. Not just for listening pleasure but also for the musicians in the audience and University of Victoria students performing along side us. A lot of people are unaware that the Canadian Armed Forces is the larg- est employer of musicians in Canada. This night will showcase the level of professionalism the Canadian Armed Forces can offer for music enthusiasts seeking a respectable, professional future in music.” Continued on page 6 We proudly serve the www.canex.ca 15% Military Canadian Forces Community Discount No Interest As a military family we understand your cleaning needs during ongoing Credit Plan 250•381•8725 service, deployment and relocation. www.mollymaid.ca 878 Viewfi eld Rd. Month terms www.upakstorage.com (250) 744-3427 [email protected] 2 • LOOKOUT February 3, 2014 Base mourns navy sailor

Shawn O’Hara served on a multitude Staff Writer of ships including HMC He was an Ships Kootenay, Annapolis, Last week, colleagues, exceptional sailor Vancouver, Huron, family members, and Calgary, Ottawa, and loved ones were shocked and warrior, Winnipeg. and saddened to hear and enjoyed a He was also the veteran of the sudden death of of two deployments. In CPO2 Gilles Duquette. distinguished 1989 he deployed to Syria The 54-year-old Base career in the RCN. on a United Nations’ mis- Accommodations Officer sion and in 2002 deployed OceanOcean & MMountainountain VViewsiews and 29-year member of -Cdr Wes Golden on Vancouver to Bahrain the Royal Canadian Navy Base Administration Officer as part of Task Force was found dead in his South-West Asia. home in Work Point’s Plans are being made WalkWalk ttoo tthehe BBasease Married Quarters Jan. 28. our full support,” says to honour his life and While the exact cir- Cdr Wes Golden, Base achievements. “ “He was an exceptional cumstances of CPO2 Administration Officer Duquette’s death are in a branch-wide email. sailor and warrior, and Ask us about Rent-to-Own rebate options. under investigation, the “They, like many of us, enjoyed a distinguished Defence Community has are struggling to make career in the RCN,” said New units from only $218,888, including GST. come out in support of sense of this tragedy. They Cdr Golden. “We will, his wife and two children are in our thoughts and respecting his family’s in their time of need. prayers as we mourn his wishes, remember him as Minutes from downtown Victoria, the ocean and the base. “I’ve put a team in place passing with them.” the warrior he was. We to provide his family with CPO2 Duqeuette will miss him dearly.” Check out our signage for the next OPEN HOUSE or call Irene @ Gamalo's Group, FROM THE BASE COMMANDER 250-881-3645 for a viewing Fair winds and following seas to our fallen brother-in-arms Dear colleagues and friends, Chers collègues et amis, 250-881-3645 TheOvation.ca It is with deep regret that I write C’est avec un immense regret que je 1315 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC to you after the sudden passing last vous écris ces quelques mots à la suite week of Chief Petty Officer Second du décès subit du premier maître de 2e Class Gilles Duquette. classe Gilles Duquette. CPO2 Duquette was a dedicat- Dévoué et consciencieux, le ed sailor with 29 years of service Pm 2 Duquette avait à son actif 29 ans de in the Royal Canadian Navy, serv- service dans la Marine royale canadienne. ing most recently as a member Au moment de son décès, il travaillait au of the Base Administration Branch. sein de l’équipe de l’Administration de la Having been posted to this coast base. Il a passé la plus grande partie de sa most of his career and serving on carrière sur la côte ouest où il a contribué so many different ships, I know au succès de nombreuses missions à bord CPO2 Duquette was well known de différents navires. On le regrettera and served with many of us and will beaucoup. be deeply missed. Bien que notre tristesse puisse difficile- Enjoy a sweet treat with Navy flair While no words can express the ment s’exprimer en mots, il est important sadness we feel as a military commu- que nous nous soutenions mutuellement Th e collectable Roger’s Chocolate HMCS Rainbow Tin nity, as we come together to support et surtout, que nous soutenions la famille each other and Chief Duquette’s du Pm Duquette durant ces moments dif- and Canadian Navy Chocolate Bar family during this difficult time, I ficiles. Comme hommes de troupe, nous want to remind you that while we sommes fiers de notre aptitude à affronter pride ourselves on our resilience, it les situations intenses et à nous adapter. is okay to mourn and be saddened by Il est toutefois naturel de songer à cette this tragic loss. I also want to remind perte tragique et il importe de prendre le you that there are services available, temps nécessaire pour faire son deuil. Si Buy should you find yourself experienc- vous pensez que votre équipe n’est pas en them at CFB Esquimalt ing difficulties, including our padres, mesure de vous soutenir adéquatement, mental health professionals at the rappelez-vous que vous avez d’autres Canadian Forces Heath Services ressources à votre disposition pour vous Centre (Pacific), and members of aider telles que les services d’un aumôni- the Employee Assistance Program— er, du CRFM, de professionnels de la all of whom are available and ready santé mentale du Centre des services de to assist in any way they can. santé des Forces canadiennes (Pacifique) As we honour and celebrate the et du programme d’aide aux employés. life and career of Chief Duquette, Nos pensées et nos prières accompag- he will be in our thoughts and nent le Pm Duquette pendant que nous prayers, and I send my deepest con- honorons et célébrons sa vie et sa car- dolences to his family and friends. rière. À sa famille et à ses amis, je voud- It is never easy to say good-bye to rais offrir nos plus sincères condoléances a friend and comrade, but please et leur laisser savoir que nous sommes join me in wishing fair winds and présents pour eux durant cette période following seas to our fallen brother- difficile. in-arms. Nous souhaitons à notre défunt frère d’armes de reposer en paix. Yours aye, Captain (Navy) Luc Cassivi Le commandant de la base, Base Commander Capitaine de vaisseau Luc Cassivi February 3, 2014 LOOKOUT • 3 Yellowknife, Edmonton earn special medal

Shawn O’Hara day-to-day standpoint it wasn’t much Staff Writer different. In the world of drug “I’ve deployed on ships of all sizes to Last Wednesday, sailors from HMCS smuggling nothing is all kinds of place, and it didn’t change Ships Yellowknife and Edmonton as much as I’d originally expected,” he were honoured for the work done certain so we always says. “Obviously it’s a smaller vessel on Operation Caribbe with the had to be on our toes. but the crew is such a close knit fam- Operational Service Medal. ily, so the close quarters don’t really From Sept. 23 to Dec. 19 of last year, -LCdr Blair Brown bother anyone. We’re used to it at this the two Maritime Coastal Defence CO, HMCS Edmonton point.” Vessels sailed the waters of the Pacific He says the capabilities of each class Ocean as part of a multinational and professionalism shown by their of ship make them better suited to initiative aimed at cutting off the forces. I’m glad we got the opportu- different deployments, so it was just supply of illicit drugs being smuggled nity to work together.” a matter of finding the right spot for into North America. It was the first Cmdre Bob Auchterlonie, Edmonton. such deployment for the Pacific Fleet Commander of Canadian Fleet Pacific, “When you get down to it the Kingston-class patrol vessel. took a moment at the ceremony to Kingston-class is no different than “ the Iroquois-class or the Halifax-class, “We never really knew what we say how proud he was of the work were going to find on a day-to- done by Yellowknife and Edmonton. they’re just better suited to different day basis,” said LCdr Blair Brown, “When accomplished, capable war- tasks,” he says. “I think a good spot was Edmonton Commanding Officer. “In riors are required our allies look to found for Edmonton, as a Kingston- the world of drug smuggling nothing the Royal Canadian Navy,” he said. class vessel, to use the capabilities is certain, so we always had to be on “Yellowknife and Edmonton proved this available to us to best fill our role.” our toes.” reputation to be true time and time While the exact operations of Op During their deployment the again during this most recent deploy- Caribbe are classified, LCdr Brown Kingston-class vessels aided United ment on Op Caribbe. We wanted to says he is proud of the work his crew States Coast Guard personnel in judge the efficiency of the Pacific did while on deployment. intercepting and boarding suspicious Fleet’s Kingston-class vessel on a “They really stepped up to the plate,” vessels in the hopes of discovering major deployment, and you showed he says. “On deployments like this you illegal cargo. never know what’s going to happen, so Cpl Stuart MacNeil, MARPAC Imaging Services us that and more.” “It was a real pleasure working with Though Edmonton and Yellowknife I was very proud at the initiative, skill, MS Choi, a sailor in HMCS Yellowknife, carries the Coast Guard,” says LCdr Brown. were minor warships on a major and discipline they showed. I wouldn’t a tray of Operational Services Medals that were “I was very impressed with the skill deployment, LCdr Brown says from a want to sail with any other crew.” presented to his fellow crewmembers.

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You are on an epic adventure members. de la Base. with LCol Linford as your guide. But it is This novel is told in the form of letters not all gloomy. Yes much of his experiences written by Amy, the fictional wife of tacti- The editor reserves the right to edit, abridge The last Canadian troops are coming or reject copy or advertising to adhere to home from Afghanistan, and the invisible are grim reading as he worked hard to cal helicopter pilot Ian. These letters are policy as outlined in CFA0 57.5. Views and wounds for some will hardly fade away, save lives and alleviate suffering in rather cordially addressed to a fictional wife of opinions expressed are not necessarily those namely Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder destructive circumstances. Yet his writing the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), in of the Department of National Defence. (PTSD). style is so engaging and laced with his stress which Amy can hardly hide her frustration Le Rédacteur se réserve le droit de modifier, Caring for returning service personnel relief and pop culture humour that the and anger over what has happened to her de condenser ou de rejeter les articles, has moved two Greater Victoria authors to reader is continually drawn into his world. marriage and family due to her husband’s photographies, ou annonces plublicitaires LCol Linford wrote Warrior Rising to voluntary deployment to Afghanistan. pour adhérer à l’0AFC57.5. Les opinions put their thoughts in print and penetrate et annonces exprimées dans le journal ne beneath the skin of this invisible wound. give hope to those suffering from PTSD For Amy, life has been turned upside and other combat-related injuries. As réflètent pas nécéssairement le point de vue Warrior Rising down the moment Ian talked about his du MDN. Warrior Rising: A Soldier’s Journey to the author’s experiences show there is mission. Despite the peace and comfort of PTSD and Back is the personal memoir light at the end of the nightmarish tun- Victoria, she lives under a cloud of tension. and heartfelt first-hand testimony of LCol nel. Treatment, programs and support She notices the changes in Ian whenever Chris Linford, former Commanding Officer groups such as Soldier On can be found. they talk by Skype. When he returns home of CF Health Services Clinic (Pacific). Throughout his account LCol Linford he is withdrawn and quick tempered over Circulation - 4,800 As an army nursing officer LCol Linford writes from the heart and gives the exhor- every day incidents, which are signs of plus 1,000 pdf downloads per week experienced the stresses and strains of field tation in the last chapter to “try to imagine PTSD. 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Best Soldier’s Wife If LCol Linford’s real-life testimony of a to PTSD and Back” is available from the E-mail: [email protected] Upon treating the outward wounds of countless patients, LCol Linford incurred deployed soldier has piqued your interest publisher Friesen Press (www.friesenpress. Web: www.lookoutnewspaper.com on PTSD and related issues, you may be com), and from amazon.ca and chapters.ca Fax: 250-363-3015 that invisible wound of PTSD, which he interested in reading Best Soldier’s Wife by More information about the book and about Canadian Mail Product Sales Agreement 40063331 describes as an “800-pound elephant in the room.” Especially after the Rwanda Katrin Horowitz. LCol Linford’s speaking tours can be found deployment that elephant followed him As the title would indicate, this is the at: www.aWarriorRising.com. back and invaded his home and workplace. story of a spouse of a deployed soldier. 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Feb 7th to 23rd Sochi Winter Olympics live in HD every day Canadian Beer $3.00 every day for Olympics Come to Marpac PFC Olympic House Sailors entertain and educate during aquarium’s “Diver Weekend” Shawn O’Hara children, interested in diving,” says PO2 the sea life. Really, this is their habitat we’re it,” says PO2 Mandy. “We were very fortu- Staff Writer Mandy. visiting, so we made sure to be respectful nate to have had the opportunity for diving FDU on display During the event, LS Allan, LS O’Brien of it.” demonstrations and a display table where Feb 6 Particularly strange creatures were on and LS MacDonald took a dip in the The Diver’s Weekend served as a two-fold we were able to display our diving equip- display at the Vancouver Aquarium Jan. 18 Vancouver Aquarium’s main tank. The purpose: to educate and inspire aquarium’s ment, and have great discussions with the Karaoke and 19, one which makes its home in the enormous salt water habitat holds a diz- visitors on life below the water, and to public and other diving agencies.” Starts at 1900 waters around CFB Esquimalt. zying variety of sea life indigenous to the showcase the exciting and interesting life of This is the Clearance Divers second time Clad in fins, a breathing apparatus, Pacific Ocean, from sea urchins and anemo- a Navy Clearance Diver. diving at the Diver’s Weekend. Everyone at and neoprene, PO2 Stevan Mandy, LS nes to sturgeon, cods and crabs. While bobbing around in the briny box enjoyed the experience and bubble time in VancouveR Donnie Allan and LS Andy O’Brien of “We swim in the ocean every day so being PO2 Mandy and his team helped with the big tanks, says PO2 Mandy. Visiting the Fleet Dive Unit (Pacific) joined LS Robert around the aquarium sea life is nothing the Aquarium’s informative presentations, Aquarium is an opportunity to see things “Blue” MacDonald of HMCS Discovery in new, however there are still precautions swimming from specimen to specimen and up close you wouldn’t see otherwise, he Feb 9 Vancouver for the Vancouver Aquarium’s which need to be taken,” says PO2 Mandy. showing off the fauna, and their different adds. Diver Weekend. “From entering the tank silently to buoy- underwater breathing apparatus. “I’d encourage any diver (military or civil- Kids’ Movie “It’s a fantastic event, and a great oppor- ancy control and confined space awareness, “Having a diver in the tank adds an extra ian) to go next year and check it out. You Aquarium tunity to get people of all ages, especially we ensured we did not disturb or damage layer of fun and excitement. The kids love won’t regret it.” “Freebirds” Starts at 1300 Drive In Movie theme Services financiers

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MS Mark Tipper The Detention Barracks can hold arrested person may be placed sentence in a local Detention Seamen/Master Corporals for Military Police up to five inmates of either gen- into custody to prevent the rep- Barracks. volunteers who would be willing der, for a maximum of 14 days. etition of a service offence. In Members sentenced to more to take the Detention Custodian Naden Building N2 is the loca- The Detention Barracks lock addition, personnel convicted of than 14 days detention are sent course at CFB Edmonton, which tion of CFB Esquimalt’s Service up arrested service personnel a service offence following a to the Canadian Forces Service is three weeks in duration. It Detention Barracks. Boasting a when it is in the public’s inter- Summary Trial or Court Martial Prison and Detention Barracks should also be noted that female state-of-the-art facility, it offers est to do so. For example, an can serve up to 14 days of a (CFSPDB), located at CFB volunteers are always being high-tech video surveillance sys- Edmonton. The purpose of sought, since it is mandatory for tems for security during your stay. detention is to provide a struc- a woman be on watch whenever It provides private rooms with tured environment of discipline. female personnel are detained. modern amenities, such as a kitch- The aim is to assist a service Want to see for yourself what en, dining area, washroom and member to get back on track the Detention Barracks is all exercise facility. so they can resume a produc- about? During your stay, you will have tive role in the Canadian Armed Currently, the Military Police access to personal trainers, pastoral Forces. The system works as the Unit Esquimalt Detention services and motivational direction rates of recidivism are minuscule Barracks is offering tours on from your own personal support when compared to those incar- Wednesday’s from 1300 hrs to staff, who will keep you occu- cerated in civilian correctional 1500 hrs by appointment only. pied on a constant basis. Duration institutions. Detention Barracks staff are will- of stays will vary from overnight The Detention Barracks staff ing to accommodate units out- short-term lodging to stays up to is comprised of sailors posted to side of these hours if required 14 days. If you wish to enjoy the Military Police Unit (Esquimalt), on an as-requested basis. Tours luxuries provided through a longer who have all undergone an exten- focus on the cell area facility duration package, we can accom- sive training course at CFSPDB, and detail the routine of ser- modate you for up to two years less CFB Edmonton. The standards vice personnel who have been a day at our one-of-a-kind facility, set at the CFSPDB are mirrored placed in custody or sentenced located at lovely CFB Edmonton. here at CFB Esquimalt. to detention. Tours would be of CFB Esquimalt’s Service When required, the Detention particular interest to BMQ train- Detention Barracks was original- Barrack staff are augmented by ees, QL3 students, personnel in ly located in Building N1. It was additional trained personnel from disciplinary roles and personnel later relocated to Building N2 the Fleet. Primarily, an inmate’s appointed as Custody Review and updated,when the Military unit will be asked to provide Officers. Police established their offices in additional custodians. Units are Information can be found on the building. also required to provide escorts the MARPAC splash screen, or The facility has cells, a wash- when service personnel are flown to arrange a tour date and time, room / ablution area, examina- to CFB Edmonton to serve their please contact the Detention tion room, exercise room, eat- period of detention. Barracks Senior NCM at 3-4377, ing facility, outside exercise area, MARPAC units are strongly or email: Edward.Bennett@ control office and a staff office. MS Nault inspects a kit at the barracks. encouraged to canvas their Master forces.gc.ca 14 • LOOKOUT February 3, 2014 DON'T DRINK Sailor takes on prestigious appointment Kara Tibbel Staff Writer Last November, MS Brandon Ensom accepted the role of Formation Master Seaman and with it a set of responsi- bilities that comes with the appoint- ment. The Non-commissioned Officer is the third junior ranking member to take on the role of liaising with senior leaders on behalf of his fellow sailors. The role has been around in Halifax for 25 years, but only introduced on the West Coast in 2011. “Our base has a lot of young, intel- ligent leaders who would excel at the level of responsibility required,” says CPO1 Paul Helston, Formation Chief. He says the position offers a great 10% OFF opportunity to improve communica- Military tions between the ranks. Discount MS Ensom was among 11 nomi- nees chosen by their Commanding Officers for their leadership skills. Hours: After a review of the applications, MS M-F 10am-6pm Ensom’s entry rose to the top. Sat 10am-5:30pm Sun Noon-5pm He now holds a chair at many Kara Tibbel, Lookout T high level meetings so he can explain MS Brandon Ensom has accepted the role of Formation Master Y BES issues to his network of fellow Master Seaman, and running the Pacific Fleet Club. E VER VICES Seamen, and bring their concerns and TTHEH VERY CAT SEBESTR IINN DDOGOG & CAT SERVICESls ideas to the table. ships returning from a deployment,” on tap, fun idea for a Mess event or Pet Pa “There are many good ideas at all says Chief Helston. any concern relating directly to junior YYourour Pet Pals322 50-360-1 levels on how to do things better and Alongside becoming Formation ranks, I will do my best to solve it or 2250-360-1322 or more efficiently, and he, like his Master Seaman, the sailor also assumed find a solution in short time,” he says. Email: [email protected] predecessors, have done this very well. Presidency of the Junior Ranks Mess He has nine years service, six on www.healthy-pets.com 100 Aldersmith Place For example his predecessors brought Committee. ships. His last posting was with HMCS forward ideas from the junior ranks He says his door is always open and Vancouver. The military is deeply root- for such things as the anti-bullying gladly accepts any request to better the ed in his family, with two grandparents day and improved training staffing for Pacific Fleet Club. “From a new beer in uniform at one time. “They inspired me to have a respect- able career and structure in my life and I hope to keep excelling at what I MS Ensom’s door is always open and he gladly do,” he says. accepts any request to better the Pacific Fleet Club. His vision for now is to keep bet- tering the Mess to make it the most enjoyable place to relax, unwind and PAYDAY have fun for the junior ranks. U LOANS P Family Violence Crisis Team information session only $17 on $100 S T Tuesday, Feb 11th Esquimalt Family Violence guest speaker who will be the issue. This is a powerful A Crisis Team and the respon- talking about his specific testimonial that you won’t I 10 a.m. 250-384-1001 Naden 67, Theatre sibility we all play in deal- challenges with the issue of want to miss. 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Army Commander Lieutenant-General Marquis Hainse discusses his visits to all the Army divisions, and deployments in the Philippines and Haiti, plus new capabilities Warrant Officer Jerry Kean, 5th Canadian Division Public Affairs and the future of the Canadian Army. LGen Marquis Hainse speaks to members of 36 Canadian Brigade Group at the Royal Artillery Park Library in Halifax, NS, Nov. 21, 2013.

Samantha Bayard the troops. Every time I go and keep training towards this, but Operation RENAISSANCE in the Army will be able to conduct Army Public Affairs visit the troops I get re-energized. training at a different level than the Philippines helps keep our all of its tasks set by the Canada It’s a good reminder of what the previous era. It’s not “busi- popularity at a good level. This First Defence Strategy in the full You recently toured all the we are all about. It’s about the ness as usual” but it’s still very contribution is also a testimony spectrum of conflict. I think from Army Divisions across Canada. soldiers that will deliver effects important that we carry on. We of our ability to deploy and to be a soldier’s point of view it is all What are your impressions either in Canada or abroad, and need to learn a lot from our era versatile. Most importantly, it’s positive because they see that we from your visits? we should never lose sight of this. in Afghanistan, we need to intro- a testimony to the competence, are taking care of them. I had very positive impressions. It also gives me a great perspec- duce what we have learned in the professionalism and the great I strongly believe that my prede- tive that sometimes gets lost in practice and bring it back to our commitment of our personnel. Can you share with us your cessor has set up the Army for the various levels of the chain of reality. What does it mean for us There is no greater ambassador priorities for the Army for 2014? success. I saw good morale, and it command. It is not a bad thing; now? Let’s change some proce- on the international scene than I have laid down those pri- also allowed me to see the reali- it’s just that it is a reality that dures, let’s change some training our soldiers. I am very proud of orities with the chain of com- ties from division to division that the commander needs to realize. and then let’s readjust. each and every one of them for mand and created an Operational varies either from a recruitment Spending time with troops is cer- what they have done. Framework which talks about point of view or from a resource tainly never time wasted. It helps Shifting our focus to wider over- some of those priorities. The way point of view. It is very important you see if you need to reset or all Army issues - the Canadian You assumed command of I see it: the key priority is aligning for me to understand because readjust a few things. Armed Forces is getting a lot the 1st Battalion, Royale 22e the Army with what we are asked they are all different. But all in of positive media attention for Regiment, in Port-au-Prince in to do. all there is always a great oppor- What were the key messages its humanitarian work in the 1996. What are your reflections Readiness is our bread and but- tunity to connect with what is you delivered to the troops? Philippines. How do you think on the Army’s most recent contri- ter. Everything we do needs to happening on the ground - that I told them we need to align this is shaping perceptions of butions in Haiti with the infantry have readiness behind the scenes really keeps me grounded. the narrative. We need to make Canadian soldiers and the role platoon we sent there? How has because this is where we exist. sure that in a post-Afghanistan they can play? Haiti changed and developed? In terms of sustaining the Army, What impact(s) did the interac- era we know what the Army is We have the great circum- The contribution of that pla- we need to make sure that we tions with troops on the ground all about. The Army needs to set stance right now of being very toon with our Brazilian friends assess our processes, to achieve have on you? itself to be able to continue con- popular. Our efforts on the was a great commitment and a efficiencies in terms of process When I get up in the morning I tributing to internal security and international scene have con- great exchange opportunity with and in terms of dollars. We need am still very happy to put on my obviously domestic challenges tributed a lot towards this a South American country. I think to contribute to the Defence combat boots. Why? Because of when need be. And we need to and I think operations such as we need to leverage this and see Renewal Team efforts. more of this in future. We need to Very close to that is taking care look for opportunities not just in of our ill and injured, clearly. the east and west but also in the And finally – let’s engage with south. It will be important that our colleagues, let’s engage with we keep doing this in a period our superiors and our friends let’s where we are not as involved in tell them with a common voice operations. what the Army is all about and With regard to my reflections where we are going. on Haiti, there has been progress. They have been afflicted by natu- Can you share with us your ral disasters that didn’t help them thoughts on the long term future but I am confident for the future of the Army? because we still have a great effort I see certainly a different era in Haiti. They are building capaci- but still an exciting era, as excit- ties everyday, it will take time but ing as it was in the past decade. I think with lots of patience and We have an opportunity to shape with good international coopera- the future of the Army in this tion we will get something that particular time. Let’s take this will bring Haiti back to where it opportunity to address our needs, should be. our capabilities as we take care A number of large equipment of our projects are ongoing, providing troops. If we do this there is new tools and vehicles like the no doubt we will be set for the Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle future. and the upgraded LAV. What do these new capabilities mean for Is there anything else that you the Army and what are the sol- would like to share? diers saying to you about them? I’m proud to be Army MCpl Mélanie Ferguson, Canadian Army Public Affairs Those capabilities mean the Commander and proud to have LGen Marquis Hainse, inspects the Quarter Guard during his visit to 3rd Canadian Division Army will be set for the future. been given this opportunity to Headquarters in Edmonton, Alberta, on Nov. 4, 2013. They will help guarantee that interact with our great soldiers. 16 • LOOKOUT February 3, 2014

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Tyson Bergmann, Operations Officer at Sea Training Pacific, is promoted to his new rank of Lieutenant Commander by Sea Training Pacific Commanding Officer, Cdr David Mazur and Executive Officer, LCdr Graham Roberts.

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