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HMCS CALGARY RESCUES TURTLE Sailor First Class Michael Sladic, a Boatswain aboard HMCS Calgary, returns to the ship after untangling a sea turtle caught in fishing nets in the Arabian Sea during Operation Artemis. Read the full story on page 3. Photo by Cpl Lynette Ai Dang, Imagery Technician

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SLt Joshua Ehnisz in leadership has been shaken,” he said. “It MARPAC PA all starts with respect, ensuring that we respect the dignity of our colleagues and The highest rank change of command our shipmates. As leaders, we are respon- for Maritime Forces Pacific took place on sible and accountable to our shipmates Friday, albeit a smaller affair then is the for the environment they work in, and we usual custom for such a prestigious must set the conditions for them to suc- ceed and thrive. We talk all too often occasion. in a world where responsibility and With many watching virtually, accountability have become diffuse, Vice-Admiral Bob Auchterlonie sort of meaningless platitudes. We handed over command of must bear responsibility for our Maritime Forces Pacific/Joint institution at all costs.” Task Force Pacific to Rear- VAdm Baines also weighed Admiral Angus Topshee. in, congratulating the Admiral Overseeing the event virtually for his work over the past few was Vice-Admiral Craig Baines years. from his Commander Royal “Maritime Pacific command is Canadian Navy office in Ottawa. one of the most unique and challeng- VAdm Auchterlonie opened the cer- ing formation commands in the Canadian emony by focusing on the challenges the Armed Forces,” he said, and then he went Photos by S1 Mike Goluboff, MARPAC Imaging Services, Esquimalt Canadian Armed Forces are facing. on to praise the leadership of Vice-Admiral “In the midst of dynamic social and Auchterlonie in generating countless ships institutional change here in Canada and for deployment and implementing posi- and the Naval Reserve force. In addition, since the height of the Somalia scandal in our armed forces, the trust and confidence tive change for the naval training system he acknowledged VAdm Auchterlonie’s the 1990s; we have a lot of work to do to work managing the complex earn that trust back.” Submarine Force. He summed up his vision moving for- Vice Admiral Baines con- ward in his new job. cluded by addressing Rear- “Let me give you a proactive vision Admiral Topshee. of what we are trying to achieve. One “Angus, you are the right that starts with our values for the mili- officer at the right time in the tary - that is to commit to duty, to serve right place to bring meaning- Canada and Canadians. To put that ser- ful change to our beloved vice before ourselves, and be ready to Royal Canadian Navy…We help, ready to lead, and ready to fight cannot wait for change. The while respecting the rights and dignity time is now, the moment is of every person. If you do not meet that here.” test, you have no place in the Canadian Rear-Admiral Topshee Armed Forces.” thanked both officers for their He ended the ceremony with a final kind words as he took com- thought. mand and remarked about “I am confident we are up to the the future. challenge.” “We are facing a climate With that, he took the watch and Rear-Admiral Angus Topshee, Incoming Commander of Maritime Forces crisis, a return to great power another great Navy Day was set into Pacific / Joint Task Force (Pacific) (MARPAC/JTF (P)), assumes command from competition while emerging history. Vice-Admiral Bob Auchterlonie, Outgoing Commander, during the Change of from a global pandemic. Trust VAdm Auchterlonie is moving to Command ceremony for MARPAC/JTF (P) on May 14. in senior leadership is right- Ottawa for his next post as Commander fully at the lowest it has been of Canadian Joint Operations Command.

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S1 Michael Sladic, a Boatswain aboard HMCS Calgary, untangles a sea turtle caught in fishing nets and garbage.

S1 Coree Ranville, Lt(N) Evan Park, and S1 Michael Sladic after rescuing the turtle. HMCS Calgary saves sea turtle

Capt Jeff Klassen mess of lines that had wrapped around the sea This work is done as part of Combined Task HMCS Calgary PAO turtle’s body. Once freed, the turtle swam off Force 150, a subsection of the multinational to join other sea turtles that were circling the Combined Maritime Forces. Calgary has had Sailors from HMCS Calgary rescued a sea floating debris along with a large school of yel- several busts on its current operation, including turtle in distress while on counter-smuggling low tuna. the seizure of 1,286 kg of heroin – the larg- patrols off the coast of Oman May 4. “It must have been out there for days. The nets est heroin bust in Combined Maritime Forces The turtle was spotted by the ship’s Navigating had wrapped around it in many different places history. Officer, Lieutenant (Navy) Evan Park, struggling and had made little impressions in its skin,” said “In the navy, I’m driven towards the opera- helplessly in netting and other debris. Sailor First Class (S1) Michael Sladic, who, along tional side of things, and the counter-smuggling He sought approval from Commander Mark with S1 Coree Ranville, set the turtle free. work we are doing out here is awesome. That O’Donohue, ship’s commanding officer, to dis- Saving sea creatures in distress is not a man- said, saving the sea turtle was something special. patch a small boat team. date of Canadian warships but it is sometimes It was great seeing the crew get passionate about “It’s unfortunate, but we often see debris of done. this, to see everyone rush to the upper decks. It’s this type at sea. I have made it a habit when on Calgary is currently deployed on Operation a career highlight for sure,” said Lt(N) Park. watch to take a closer inspection to see if sea life Artemis, patrolling Middle Eastern waters in Calgary is deployed on Operation Artemis is in danger, when it’s safe for the ship to do so,” order to conduct counter-smuggling operations. from April 15 until mid-June. On comple- said Lt(N) Park. The purpose of the mission is to seize narcot- tion, it will sail to Australia and participate in Two boatswains from the small boat team ics and other illicit goods that are used to fund Exercise Talisman-Sabre 21 with the United spent 15 minutes delicately cutting the tangled regional terrorist and criminal organizations. States, Australia, and other partners.

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Capt(N) Robinson ready aye ready to lead SLt Joshua Ehnisz to a small procession of guests in accor- Public Affairs Officer, MARPAC dance with public health orders. Vice-Admiral Bob Auchterlonie pre- Captain (Navy) Scott Robinson sided over the ceremony. assumed command of the Royal “It is a special moment for these Canadian Navy’s Pacific surface fleet on two officers. A change of command May 8 as Rear-Admiral Angus Topshee ceremony is a time honoured event was relieved. that is used to recognize the lawful exchange of command,” he said. “These The change of command ceremony are challenging and difficult times for took place on D-Jetty and was limited the Canadian Armed Forces. In the midst of dynamic social change, leaders need to lead, listen, empathize and act. Our challenges are great but you two are the right people to do this.” Rear-Admiral Topshee noted that during his time in command, his focus was readiness, risk, and resilience, and that fleet members had demonstrated skill, determination, and leadership. The Pacific fleet, he said, has perse- vered deploying almost all its ships, and supporting operations globally throughout his tenure as commander. Only HMCS Vancouver, which returned from deployment weeks before he assumed command, did not deploy while he was piring on the track are out of your hands commander of the fleet as an interim in charge. and that you will need to be reactive to placeholder, “until further notice.” He welcomed Capt(N) Robinson into the challenges present themselves.” But, he looks forward to the chal- the post saying that being commander Capt(N)Robinson, who is an avid lenges that await and reaffirmed he will of the fleet is like being the manager for Formula 1 fan, appreciated the refer- keep the fleet ready to help, ready to Capt(N) Scott Robinson addresses a Formula 1 team, not the driver. ence and commenced his speech by lead, and ready to fight as he took the those attendance. “There are times when events trans- mentioning he is only in the position of watch.

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S1 Charmaine Davison-Peer have it or you don’t. You can get upset Silence ensued as he considered the The two senior leaders talked about what about it, but you can learn from it.” weight of that moment, and then he “People First, Mission Always” really means, Before taking Command of Maritime Forces In 1997, he joined his first ship, HMCS turned the page to a highlight - 2007 in and how to find the balance between the Pacific last Friday, May 14, Rear-Admiral Winnipeg. HMCS Toronto. two. Angus Topshee reflected on the highs and It was an incredibly formative experience, While Executive Officer on deployment, “We looked at what happened on the lows of his 30-plus year career and how it he said. He learned what a commanding the ship rescued a Yemeni soldier struggling Theodore Roosevelt, and what happened was leading the Pacific Fleet amid a Global officer is supposed to be, and to this day in the water. After they got him aboard, on USS Kid where the coronavirus got Pandemic. he is still shaped by that first Commanding they learned he had spent more than 20 on board and it had a real impact on that Before his promotion to Rear-Admiral, Officer, Cdr Dave Hudock. hours swimming, trying to avoid the erup- ship’s company. We were worried about then Commodore Angus Topshee sat at his “I joined on a Thursday in February of tion of a volcano on a nearby island where COVID-19 getting onto a ship.” sprawling desk at the Canadian Fleet Pacific 1997. We sailed for a NATO deployment the Yemeni military was stationed. “I can’t simply say, you know what, the Headquarters surrounded by memorabilia the following Tuesday and we were gone From there, he bounced from posting navy isn’t in business anymore because of from his three-decade naval career. for six months.” to posting enhancing his skills and knowl- a pandemic. We still have a role; we still He recounted his career with wit and About six ships made up the NATO edge: Special Project Officer at NDHQ; must be out there. We still have a mission honesty, bypassing the pat answers given Task Force. To hone their skills, ship’s crews Chief of the Maritime Staff Directorate of to protect Canada, to generate forces, and by most. did boarding exercises off the Strait of Maritime Strategy; Commanding Officer to serve Canadian interests overseas.” Joining the Canadian Armed Forces in Gibraltar. NATO hired four merchant ships of HMCS Algonquin; partook in Joint Task Those who work closest to the 1990 satisfied an itch to attend the Royal for them to find. The buzz of activity was Force Afghanistan as Director of Afghan Commodore, describe him as an empa- Military College of Canada (RMC), he said. all new to Topshee. National Police Training Operations for thetic and dynamic leader with a remark- “I got it in my head that I wanted to go “I remember we were on the bridge as the NATO; and Base Commander of CFB able ability to empower his subordinate to RMC, not sure where I got that idea second officer of the watch had us charg- Halifax. After which he served in NORAD- commanders. from. My parents were not par- ing the wrong way up the traffic lanes NORTHCOM Deputy Director Strategy, “He is an extremely proud, joyful, ener- ticularly enthusiastic about at 25 knots, shining the xenon Policy and Plans in Colorado Springs in getic man who works tirelessly and sets me joining the military death ray at different ships 2016, and in 2018 as the Commander the example for others,” says Chief Petty until they learned that and hailing them asking Canadian Fleet Pacific. Officer First Class Sylvain Jaquemot, RMC paid for your if they were our boats.” When asked how it had been leading who has since retired. “He is very well education and As a new sailor, he an entire fleet during a pandemic, he informed, researched, and his knowledge is gave you a salary thought this was recounted the beginning, in which he and always factual and truly inspiring. His calm on top of it.” normal; it was not the Admiral put the fleet to sea for 50 days. demeanor and sense of humor are re-assur- He joined as until he sailed He spent a lot of time trying to figure out ing to others, even through difficult times.” a pilot in the in Winnipeg for when it would be safe to bring people back All of this will serve him well in his Air Force, but a routine Task alongside, as people just wanted to be with next position as Commander of Maritime after 17 hours Group exercise their families. 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Matters: training. “I put the headset on and the first report Army training in Gagetown was not avail- that came in was the Engineering Officer, able, so he was sent to Victoria to learn what calmest person in the world, and he simply Building MARS II (Naval Warfare Officer) training said, ‘Command HQ1 we have a major fire entailed. in the forward engine room, fitted system “Next thing I know I am still in an has been activated to no effect. Fire is out Strong Air Force uniform because I am an Air of control. I have two casualties in the Force Training Development Officer and I MCR…’, And I’m like okay, so this is not a show up to do MARS II, which confuses man overboard. I should really not be mad Connections everybody, not least of which was the at the XO anymore.” Commandant of the school who tore a strip He chuckled while he reminisced about off of my course training officer for not hav- those early formative years in his career. with Kids ing me in the right uniform.” But he became solemn when asked about Navy training went well, so the young the hard times. Topshee took a voluntary occupational Losing a member of his crew in 2006 transfer. when he was executive officer in HMCS St. Thursday May 27, 2021 “On my third try, I got my third choice. John’s, he said. 7-8:30pm, Online It’s worked out fairly well,” he said, even “Losing a sailor as a member of the com- though his heart was set on being a pilot. mand team is one of the hardest things I “Not everything is going to happen, and experienced in my career. 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The oldest and the youngest: Colombian-born dad’s dream leads him sailing S1 Ivan Vanegas Lopez, a Marine Technician aboard HMCS Calgary, stands with with his daughter his daughter, S1 Susana Vanegas Tobon, a Human Resources Administrator aboard the ship. Photo by Cpl Lynette Ai Dang, Imagery Technician

Capt Jeff Klassen a job fair and saw that, if he became HMCS Calgary PAO a Canadian citizen, he would be able to join the Royal Canadian Navy and It took seven years for Sailor First Class fulfill his childhood dream. (S1) Ivan Dario Vanegas Lopez and his While awaiting his citizenship, he family to become Canadian citizens. continued working as an electrician, Learning the language, job hunting, and when he applied to join the navy, and trying to make friends were all the it was as an electrical technician. hardships the new immigrant family In 2016, at 49 years old, he was the went through. oldest person out of all the platoons Finally, the Vanegas family walked that year to graduate after basic train- out of their long-awaited citizenship ing. Susana saw her dad’s successes ceremony in Montreal, Quebec, as full and was inspired to join the navy as Canadian citizens. They were ecstatic a human resources administrator with and headed off to a restaurant to cel- the Montreal-based Naval Reserve ebrate. But they didn’t go straight there. Division HMCS Donnacona. When she On the way, they stopped at a graduated basic training in 2018, at 17 Canadian Armed Forces recruiting cen- years old, she was the youngest person tre where mom and the kids sat in the out of all the platoons that year. Photo by Captain Jeffery Klassen, HMCS Calgary waiting room as dad applied to join the When the chance to deploy with Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). It was his HMCS Calgary came up, she put her S1 Susana Vanegas Tobon is a Human Resources Administrator aboard lifelong dream, and it became an expe- name in immediately and now father HMCS Calgary, helping members with pay and personnel support rience that inspired his daughter to join. and daughter are sailing together dur- services. Another seven years have passed, and ing the ship’s current seven-month now Sailor First Class (S1) Ivan Dario deployment. Vanegas Lopez, 53, and his daughter S1 The two are happy to have each Susana Vanegas Tobon, 20, are serving other for support, especially after the together in the same Canadian warship recent death of Susana’s grandmother - HMCS Calgary. It’s rare for families on her mother’s side. to sail together in the same ship and it “I’m just so grateful to be able to be makes this deployment very special for here for my daughter after the death the two of them. of her grandmother. If she were alone The ship is currently sailing through- during this time, it would be very dif- out Middle Eastern waters as part ficult,” said Ivan. of the multinational Combined Task In 2021, one of the sons in the fam- Force 150, combatting smuggling that ily, Acting Sub Lieutenant Sebastián is used to fund terrorism. Vanegas Pizarro, began his Basic As a child in Medellin, Colombia, Military Officer Qualification Course Ivan wanted to join the Colombian to become a Naval Warfare Officer. National Navy as an officer but his Mother Jenny Alexandra Tobon Alvarez financial circumstances after high is also considering joining the military. school led him to become an electri- “I feel that – for my family - it Photo by Cpl Lynette Ai Dang, Imagery Technician cian. Over the years he married, had started off as my dad’s dream and then three children, and in 2007 they immi- it became every one of our dreams. If it S1 Ivan Vanegas Lopez and S1 Jung Hwang, both Marine Technicians grated to Montreal. During his first wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have joined. aboard HMCS Calgary, put away a fire hose after conducting firefight- months in the country, he attended He inspired us all,” said Susana. ing response layout training during Operation Artemis. 10 • LOOKOUT CANADIAN MILITARY’S TRUSTED NEWS SOURCE • CELEBRATING 77 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS May 17, 2021 Working for our community Hon. Mitzi Dean MLA, Esquimalt-Metchosin 250-952-5885 #104 - 1497 Admirals Road [email protected] / MitziDean.ca

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Captain Sarah Harasymchuk region on a rotational basis to support Would you rather be able to What do you miss the most when Operation Caribbe PAO the American-led multinational mission control the winds or the tides at you’re at sea? to suppress trafficking in international sea? My wife and kids. My family brings me Lieutenant (Navy) Blake Zazula is cur- waters and airspace. Winds, no more tricky alongside. Wind so much joy; that is by far the thing I miss rently deployed on Operation Caribbe as Where was your favourite place to can add a lot of complexity to an other- most when I am at sea. the Executive Officer on board HMCS sail in your career? wise easy alongside. Saskatoon. His role is to advise the What’s the first thing you do after Commanding Officer, oversee training Valparaiso, Chile. I had a chance to What’s your favourite smell on a long sail? on board, and ensure the morale and bring my road bike on our deployment ship? I am cooking dinner! I do the majority welfare of the crew. and cycle around some of the cities It’s a tie between coffee and barbecue. of the cooking when I am home and my Operation Caribbe is Canada’s partici- that we visited. The historical down- We had a banyan (a barbecue on a ship), wife, Liz, is very much happy to give up pation in the U.S.-led enhanced counter- town is beautiful, and the people were and I was drinking my coffee and helping that responsibility. narcotics operations in the Caribbean extremely welcoming, and I had awe- the cooks with dinner, preparing burg- What’s your favourite part about Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean. Naval some shipmates to tour around with me; ers over a charcoal fire, that was a good your job? warships and aircraft deploy to the it was a blast. smell day. I like fixing problems. Maritime Coastal How did you get such an excellent Defence Vessels (MCDVs) have small crew on board? crews that need to create a ton of capabil- We encourage all our leadership to ity for mission success, which means the actively get to know and care for their little things matter as they can become big problems later. The Coxswain and I departments. Pandemics suck, and those do our best to identify the small things gestures and words build understand- before they become big things. ing, which creates a positive culture. That really carried on after we started Are the MCDVs safe to deploy on to sail again, it set the tone and made this operation? everyone feel welcome. To keep what we Absolutely! This operation works well have going we need to talk. We encour- for this platform. My biggest worries age candor and honest feedback with aren’t platform based but based on the positive intent on board, which keeps health and wellbeing of the ship’s com- dialogue open and improves how we pany; things like heat exhaustion and operate. fatigue need to be managed all of the Why did you choose to join the time. navy in particular? Why is this mission on Operation I had a mentor as a sailing instructor Caribbe important? who was in the navy who sold me on Every year partner nations intercept the idea. I liked the ocean, I liked ships, I and seize millions of dollars of illicit sub- heard there would be lots of opportunity stances. Disrupting trans-national drug to travel so it seemed right up my alley. organizations that have contributed to so So far, so good; I would recommend it much harm both at home and abroad is a Lieutenant (Navy) Blake Zazula to a friend. critical part of the operation. 12 • LOOKOUT CANADIAN MILITARY’S TRUSTED NEWS SOURCE • CELEBRATING 77 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS May 17, 2021

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S2 Nathan Bisson is promoted to his current PO2 Stephen Mahabir and S3 Kevin rank by PO2 Naomi Mihalcheon (left) and Ranger are awarded their Submarine Dolphins LCdr Eric Isabelle, Commanding Officer HMCS by LCdr Eric Isabelle, Commanding Officer Victoria. HMCS Victoria.

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A/SLt Seung Jae Oh receives his commission- 2Lt Dominic Plante is promoted to his current A/SLt JiHo Yun receives her commissioning ing scroll from Cdr Jason Barbagallo, Base rank by Cdr Barbagallo. scroll from Cdr Barbagallo. Administration Officer.

Base Information Services Award and Promotion

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MARPAC Promotions Photos by S1 Mike Goluboff, MARPAC Imaging Services, Esquimalt

Lieutenant Kathleen North (right) is promoted to her current rank by Petty Officer Second Class Jeff McConnell (center) is promoted to Captain (Navy) Julian Elbourne, Chief of Staff Operations Maritime Forces his current rank by Captain (Navy) Julian Elbourne, Chief of Staff Pacific / Joint Task Force Pacific / Maritime Coordination Element (West), Operations Maritime Forces Pacific / Joint Task Force Pacific / Maritime on April 30. Coordination Element (West) (left), and Chief Petty Officer First Class Tim Blonde, Formation Chief Petty Officer (right) on April 30.

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