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“Delivering news and information. At home and around the world.”· “Des nouvelles d'ici et de partout ailleurs.” WOW Did you know that now is the time to buy? Contact DAVID WEIR BA,CD Broker Top 1% Nationwide 2005 Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty, Brokerage [email protected] 613.394.4837 or 613.848.0615 www.cfbtrenton.com • November 17, 2006 • Serving 8 Wing/CFB Trenton • 8e escadre/BFC Trenton • Volume 41 Issue Number 44 • Photo: Sgt Roxanne Clowe, Combat Camera Plumes of silken canopies fell over Afghanistan on October 28, 2006 toward end of a CC-130 Hercules after comprehensive checks are completed by the air- awaiting troops at a Forward Operating Base. The Container Delivery crews. The pilots fly into a drop zone at a low altitude then rapidly climb to the System provides essential supplies to Coalition Forces throughout drop altitude with a nose-high pitch, using gravity to extract the load out of the Afghanistan, ensuring that cargo and equipment are received on time, on aircraft. Tactical aircrews have been undertaking such crucial delivery services target. Containers, weighing up to 2200 pounds each, are dropped from the back in Afghanistan since June, 2006. A WARM WELCOME HOME A message from Colonel Lawson Photo: Cpl Tom Parker 8 Wing Imaging I recently had the opportunity to visit the tunity to put into action all of these skills airmen and women at Camp Mirage and at that have required years of training to hone. the airfield at Kandahar. So much great But now in Afghanistan, our Air Mobility work is being done by our aircrews, move- Forces are showcasing their abilities in ments personnel and maintenance techni- tremendous demonstrations of precision cians in support of Op Athena. As the flying, raising the bar for the air forces of Wing Commander of so many of these peo- other nations. ple, I was truly impressed by what I saw. It is widely recognized overseas that Collectively, people were dedicated and Canadians are punching way above their enthusiastic about their work and they weight, making an incredible name for seemed to understand the importance of themselves and doing their nation proud. their contributions to Canada’s war effort. This recognition can only come with hard The highlight of my visit overseas came work and sacrifice. I recognize this and when I flew on an airdrop mission with thank you for all you are doing. Captains Gary Moore, Mike Houle and Johnny Coffin, MWO Ken MacCarl, Sgt Col TJ Lawson Don Geddes and MCpl Jay Snow.The mis- 8 Wing Commander Colonel Tom Lawson, Commander, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton, greets Brigadier General sion was a complete success and supplied David Fraser, the former Commander Task Force Afghanistan- Regional Command American soldiers in contact with the South , as he returns from Afghanistan aboard a CC-150 Polaris on Nov. 6, 2006. enemy with crucial supplies. A few years ago See Pages 6-9 for a special section on our aircrews would not have had the oppor- Operation ATHENA. financing7.4% on selected NNOOVVEEMMBBEERR SSEELLLL DDOOWWNN!! vehicles LIKE GREAT COLLECTORS NEW! SHAPE! GAS CAR! MISER! 1996 Buick Regal 1998 Dodge Caravan 4 door, V6 3800, Air, PW, PL, V6, Auto, PL, Tilt, Cruise, Tilt, Cruise, Bucket Seats, Console, 1993 Lincoln Mark 8 246 AM/FM, only 110K. 2005 Hyundai Accent Only 97K. 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Located at 134 Hwy. 33 just south of the 401 613-392-2868 or 613-394-1042 Photo: Cpl Simon Duchesne, 8 Wing Imaging At the Remembrance day Ceremony in Belleville’s Memorial Park, Brigadier General Andre Deschamps, Operations Chief of Staff of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces Command and for- mer Commander of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton, lays a wreath during the ceremony on November 11. November 17, 2006 The Contact 3 News GCWCC GCWCC All Ranks 2006 UNITED WAY 2006 “Wrap-up Dance” TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER Campaign DJ music provided by “Bobs Disc Jockey Connection” The doors will open at 8:00 p.m. on November 24 at the TOURNAMENT Astra Lounge. There will be a minimum $5 donation, to be paid at the door. Date: December 1, 2006 There will be a number of door prizes to be won, Time: 1600 hrs including a two-night stay in a patio fireside suite, with Where: WO’s and Sgt’s Mess complimentary breakfast and a wine tasting tour val- ued at approximately $400.00, at the beautiful Huff In support of this year’s GCWCC Estates and Winery. There will also be raffles for a hockey stick, posters Campaign, this huge poker tournament and other assorted items. Something for everyone, and is open to the public. could even make some great Christmas gifts. There is an entry fee of $50.00 per participant. Prizes will depend on the number of entries received for this event. Food will also be provided. We have reached The deadline for entry is (not later 69 per cent than) November 27, 2006. of our 2006 goal, Those interested in registering may bringing the total do so by contacting Apollo at 613- amount of money raised to an 392–2811 local 2289. outstanding Hope to see you all there! $51,391.69. We would like to thank everyone for their efforts. Way to go 8 Wing! Get your poker face ready! Search & Rescue UPDATE Photo: Sgt R. Ruthven, CFLAWC 424 Squadron had an extremely quiet week last week. Although keeping busy during the days training, there were no SAR mis- sions in the past seven days. Until next week, stay safe! 613-966-4111 613-394-3361 Missions for 2006: 215 Missions for Nov.: 3 Persons rescued: 39 The Contact 4 November 17, 2006 Opinion / Editorial The Contact Newspaper KUDOS CanadianaCanadiana CrCrosswordossword The CONTACT is an unofficial publication of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. The CONTACT is a weekly military newspaper that provides accurate Maj Gary Stone, and timely coverage of issues and events at and affecting Canada’s largest and busiest air base — 8 Wing / CFB Trenton. We are the primary inter- nal and external communications tool for 8 Wing / CFB Trenton and I would like to pass on began publishing in November, 1940. We strive to build awareness, morale the gratitude expressed and ‘esprit de corps’ among both the military and civilian communities.It is our priviledge to showcase the efforts of the men and women of the by Chief of the Land Canadian Forces at work. The Editor reserves the right to edit copy and Staff when he was reject advertising to suit the needs of the publication. Views expressed are those of the contributor unless expressly attributed to DND, CF or other here, for the work of agencies.