TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2017 Volume 59, #13 RCAF marks graduation of 50th search and rescue course Defence Minister Harjit have earned the right to join S. Sajjan and Royal Cana- their colleagues in carrying dian Air Force (RCAF) lead- out the most demanding of ers welcomed eleven new rescue missions, ” said Harjit Search and Rescue Techni- S. Sajjan, Defence Minister cians (SAR Techs) into their and reviewing of the trade on July 6 at 19 . ceremony. The graduates from the The course training took Canadian Forces School of place in numerous locations Search and Rescue (CFS- throughout Canada includ- SAR) are the 50th SAR ing Comox, Victoria and Tech course in the Cana- Vancouver, British Colum- Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan reviews the grad- dian Armed Forces’ (CAF) bia, Jarvis Lake and Jasper uating parade of the 50th SAR Tech course at 19 history. National Park, Alberta, Win- Wing Comox on July 6. The graduation marks the nipeg, Manitoba, Halifax, successful completion of an Nova Scotia, and Resolute intense year of training that Bay, North West Territories. Division. The first Para Rescue graduating its first course School of Search and Res- prepares students to become The graduates will now be The CAF has been train- School formed in Edmon- in 1998. CFSSAR has been cue. primary care paramedics posted to Search and Rescue ing personnel in search and ton in 1944 and started the graduating courses annually The CAF has approxi- armed with expertise in land (SAR) squadrons across the rescue techniques since first course on February 12, since 2005. mately 140 SAR Techs who and sea survival, parachut- country. 1944. While this is the 50th 1945 with 12 candidates. “Being the 50th graduat- provide advanced pre-hos- ing, mountaineering, diving “From the demanding se- graduating course of SAR Course duration was origi- ing class, these search and pital medical care and res- and flying operations. lection process right through Techs, courses have not been nally planned for fifteen rescue technician students cue for aviators, mariners “It is a pleasure to congrat- to the completion of their run every year. weeks, but due to weather had a rich and proud heritage and others in distress in re- ulate Canada`s newest search training, these search and Originally called “Para and equipment delays, the to live up to, and they have. mote or hard-to-reach areas. and rescue technicians, and rescue technicians have Rescue,” the concept was course lasted 19 weeks. Those who have passed These men and women are to mark the 50th search and worked tirelessly and have the brain child of Wilfrid In 1964 the Para Res- through this school have trained to a primary care rescue technician graduation rightly earned their place in Reid (Wop) May who envi- cue Course came under the gone on to save thousands paramedic national standard class of the Canadian Armed the proud SAR Tech occupa- sioned a team that would be RCAF Survival Training of lives and I am confident with additional advanced Forces. After almost a year tion that embodies their mot- able to parachute into a crash School in Edmonton. these graduates will proudly skills. of some of the most intensive to —“So Others May Live, ” site to administer first aid In 1996, Canadian Forces follow in their footsteps,” SAR Techs they have training in Canada’s tough- said BGen David Cochrane, and organize the recovery School of Search and Res- said Maj John Coffin, Com- saved thousands of lives est terrain, these SAR Techs Commander, 2 Canadian Air of accident victims. cue was created in Comox, mandant, Canadian Forces nationwide.

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In a change of appointment ceremony on July 7 at the 19 Wing Officers’ Mess, LCol J.A. Rossell (left) handed over command of the 19 Wing Logistics and Engi- neering branch to LCol S.J. Gillis (right) with WComd Col Mike Atkins (centre) pre- siding over the ceremony. LCol Gillis will have the hon- MANAGING EDITOR our of commanding WLE Camille Douglas during the 50th anniver- 250-339-2541 sary year of the Logistics [email protected] branch (formed on Febru- ary 1, 1968). WLE ensures GRAPHIC DESIGNER that all units have the nec- Gillian Ottaway Querin essary equipment, materi- EDITORIAL ADVISOR al, and dedicated support to Capt Brad Little conduct operations, locally or deployed. DISTRIBUTION “Servitium Nulli Secundus”: Michael Pearce Service second to none! Photo by Cpl Jeffrey Clement.

In a change of appointment ceremony on July A Division of Personnel 27 at the 19 Wing Officers’ Mess, LCol Gilles Support Programs Couture (left) handed over command of the 19 19 Wing Comox, Wing Operations branch to LCol Curtis Wright PO Box 1000 Stn. Main, (right) with 19 Col Mike At- Lazo, BC V0R 2K0 kins (centre) presiding over the ceremony. [email protected] Following the signing of the change of appoint- ment scrolls, Col Atkins shared remarks. In closing he addressed members of the branch. “To the members of Wing Operations, you are the unsung hero of 19 Wing. The key enabler that allows the Wing to excel at all its mis- sions - LRP, NORAD or SAR. Whether provid- ing air traffic control, training support, intelli- gence, weather, imagery, mission support or current ops, your focus and dedication ensure mission success. I know that you will support LCol Wright as you supported LCol Couture. Please accept my thanks for continually going above and beyond, solidifying 19 Wing as the best Wing in the Air Force.” Photo by Cpl Pierre Letourneau.

407 Sqn takes part in Op DRIFTNET

The Totem Times is an unoffi- cial publication of 19 Wing Co- mox, BC. The Editor reserves the right to edit copy and re- ject advertisements to suit the needs of the publication. Views expressed are those of the contributor unless express- LET US BRING YOU BACK IN TIME ly attributed to DND, CAF, or AT THE COMOX AIR FORCE MUSEUM other agencies. In case of ty- pographical errors, no goods may be sold and the difference claimed against this paper. The paper’s liability is limited to a refund of the space charged for the erroneous item. Mate- Nineteen members of 407 Long Range Patrol Squadron traveled to Ha- rial may be reprinted with at- Come celebrate our West Coast aviation kodate, Japan in July to take part in Operation DRIFTNET, a recurring tribution. Published 22 times heritage in a welcoming and friendly museum: Canadian Armed Forces operation conducted in support of Fisheries and a year, every second Tuesday, l WW1 to present day exhibits; Oceans Canada (DFO). It delivers Canada’s participation in multination- with permission of Col Mike l Excellent aviation reference library; al efforts to combat driftnetting and other forms of illegal, unregulated Atkins, 19 Wing Commander. l Located at entrance to 19 Wing; Publications Mail Registration l Heritage Air Park near-by (Numerous Aircraft plus Heritage Stone Display) and unreported fishing in the North Pacific Ocean. CP-140 Aurora ground No.4098. Printed by Ladysmith crew prepare the aircraft for its daily mission on July 12; the members Press, Ladysmith, BC. Circula- Open Tuesday thru Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm (Admission by donation) 250-339-8162 | comoxairforcemuseum.ca departed Japan on August 2. Photo by Sgt Shilo Adamson, CFB Borden. tion: 1800. AUGUST 15, 2017 TOTEM TIMES | 3 442 Sqn gets a hands-on look at new fixed wing SAR aircraft Members of 442 Transport representing the FWSAR and Rescue Squadron hosted team provided a static tour a much anticipated guest to 19 Wing Defence Team on their ramp at 19 Wing members on July 24, and Comox in July: an Airbus invited the local media for C-295M crewed by the Bra- a tour and briefing on the zilian Air Force (FAB) and project. Airbus Defense and Space LCol Elliott adds, “We had Test Aircrew. a really good show from 442 Late last year the Govern- Squadron and the entire base ment of Canada announced at 19 Wing to come and look the procurement of 16 Airbus An Airbus C-295M from Brazil on the ramp at at it. They are interested in C-295W aircraft to replace 19 Wing Comox. seeing what the technology the CC-115 Buffalo and the Squadron comments, “As challenging territory with in- is, seeing how they will be legacy CC-130H Hercules you are probably aware, creased reliability. They will employed because certain fleets as the new fixed wing we’ve been flying the Buffalo be equipped with sophisti- people will be doing different search and rescue aircraft for 50 years, so it’s nice to see cated sensors that should in- roles on this airplane.” (FWSAR) for the RCAF. something new on the ramp.” crease detection rates and po- This was the first Canadian 19 Wing Comox is expect- The new fixed wing search tentially reduce search times. stop on a worldwide tour for ing five of the aircraft; deliv- and rescue aircraft will car- Members of the Brazil- the Brazilian Air Force’s Air- ery is scheduled for 2020. ry out critical, life-saving ian Air Force, the crew of bus C-295M, ultimately stop- LCol Bryn Elliott, com- search and rescue missions the C295M, personnel from ping in 25 countries that have manding officer of 442 across Canada’s vast and Airbus, and RCAF members ordered the aircraft.

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WComd Col Mike Atkins receives a lithograph of a Japanese Japanese visit 737 from LCol Sugiyama during the Japan 404 squadron visit to 442 Squadron in July. Members of 19 Wing were to 442 Squadron also treated to a performance by the Koku-Jietai Japanese Drams Team during the visit.

Cpl Miguel Alarcon and PO2 Dominic Jackson took first place in the sec- ond annual Great Canadian Armed Forces Burger Challenge during the 28 annual Stampede BBQ in Calgary, Alberta in July. The dish that won them the Spatu- la d’Or trophy was a double smoked bacon elk burger with garlic aioli and Cumberland stout BBQ sauce. All products used in the recipe were local to the Comox Valley. Chefs from the Army, Navy and Air Force, and the British Army Training Unit - Suffield (BATUS), competed 19 Wing earns top spot in teams of two - one chef and one assistant. at Burger Challenge BZ, Cpl Alarcon and PO2 Jackson!

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On June 16, 1941, 411 City of York Squadron was formed at (RAF) Digby, Lincolnshire, as an Article XV fighter squadron. Therefore, it had considerable experience when it received orders on Saturday, August 15, 1942, to execute plan “Venom,” the move to RAF Station West Malling, Kent, to sup- port Operation JUBILEE, a raid in-force on the occupied French port of Dieppe. By 2:30 the following afternoon, all of the squad- ron’s Spitfire Vb aircraft had A German photograph that shows the aftermath of the raid. arrived at the new location. June 25, 1942 - There were plenty of U.S. However, the ground crew, and the myriad of details weather briefing. Mechan- Headquarters ordering four lads who anticipated their own country’s entry who were moving by bus, associated with operating ics and armourers checked squadrons into the air and into the war by joining the Royal Canadian Air took a more circuitous route from an unfamiliar loca- their respective “kites” one twelve 411 Spitfires led Force. Flt.Sgt. Tex Linton, of Herrin, Ill.; Sgt. R. that took them through the tion. The ground crew were final time while fuel bows- by Squadron Leader (S/L) J. Messenger, of Erie, Penn. and Sgt. G. P. Fra- heart of . In order to just as busy going over each ers darted hither and yon R.B. Newton are airborne 19 ser, of Memphis, Tenn., were all part of a Cana- expedite their city transit the and every aircraft with me- topping up fuel tanks with minutes later. They quickly dian Spitfire squadron. buses were given a police ticulous care. Information every last litre of petrol they join with aircraft from 81, escort – not the most covert on the raid had been kept could hold. In a way it was 485 and 610 Squadrons and would be an eternity. coast. Only the briefest of method of travel. If there had at a “need to know” basis, anti-climactic as the squad- turn towards Dieppe. Un- The squadron was to op- glances were spared for the been German agents present, but the squadron knew that ron was informed that they der the overall direction of erate at a “middle” altitude combat below as the fighter it surely would have aroused something big was in the would be held in readiness to New Zealander Wing Com- of between 1200 to 1800 pilots scanned the skies their curiosity. The last bus offing. For some, sleep was relieve the squadrons operat- mander Patrick Jameson, meters. The accompany- looking for enemy aircraft. arrived at 9:00 that evening difficult to come by. ing from RAF Hornchurch their mission is to control ing squadrons would oper- Then suddenly, approxi- and all settled in for a good It was still dark on Wednes- in case they were delayed the skies over Allied ships ate above and below this mately four kilometers north night’s sleep. day, August 19 when the air- because of weather. They and ground forces for thirty level. The sky was clear of of Dieppe, the Luftwaffe The 23 pilots spent the field at West Malling sprang were not, and the pilots of minutes beginning at 8:20 clouds and although there pounced. next three days practicing to life. Aircrew donned their 411 Squadron waited im- a.m. For many of the young was a slight haze, the Allied Within seconds the sky is squadron and wing-strength flight gear and Mae Wests, patiently. Canadians it would be the airmen had no trouble dis- full of twisting, darting air- fighter sweeps. The Canadi- grabbed a hasty breakfast Finally, at 7:21 a.m., a sig- longest thirty minutes of cerning the chaos below as craft. Red Section seemed to ans focused on procedures and gathered for a final nal arrived from 11 Group their life; for one pilot it they approached the French take the brunt of the attack.

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NOTE: To avoid confu- result. In the midst of avoid- escort three Blenheim bomb- fires also sustained damage, sion a squadron would oper- ing return fire he spied a Ger- ers back to Dieppe. At 10:35 but the closest the squadron ate in sections consisting of a man fighter closing on Red a.m. the 411 Squadron Spit- came to losing one of its number of aircraft. Each sec- Three, Pilot Officer (P/O) fires took to the skies for their own was when one of the tion would be designated by P.R. Eakins, and shouted a second mission of the day. aircraft accidently impacted a colour and the pilot within warning over the wireless, Rendezvousing at an al- the ocean forcing a nerve- a section by a number. Nor- but it was too late. The FW- titude of 610 meters with wracking return to England mally, the number “one” was 190 raked the bottom of Eak- the 13 Squadron Blenheims with a bent propeller. the section or squadron lead- ins’ Spitfire with cannon and over the Selsey Bill head- Twice more 411 Squadron er. On this particular sortie, machinegun fire blowing the land, the Spitfires quickly would be sent aloft during 411 Squadron was divided radiator off and sending the took up defensive positions the day to provide top-cover into Red, Blue and Yellow Canadian aircraft into a dive. before proceeding towards for the returning ships. For sections each consisting of Moment’s later Eakins made the pillars of smoke that the most part these two mis- four aircraft. a last radio call informing his marked Dieppe. sions were uneventful ex- Red One, S/L Newton had squadron mates that “I’ve The Blenheims had the cept for a shared claim by made several head-on passes had it.” Age 28, P/O Eakins vital task of laying smoke S/L Newton and F/S D.R. at German fighters without from Minnedosa, Manitoba, to cover the withdrawal of Matheson of a Dornier 217 result when he spotted a is buried in the New Com- allied forces and needed damaged. Even as high as Focke-Wulf (FW) 190 div- munal Cemetery, Neufhatel- to make a low pass over 3000 meters, the pilots paled ing into the melee. Quickly en-Bray, France. the beaches to maximize at the carnage visible around slamming his Spitfire into a Altogether 411 fighter pi- the effect. Descending to Dieppe. Upon his return Mc- sharp left turn, he closed to lots claimed another FW- just above the wave tops Nair wrote in his log bog within 130 meters of the en- 190 probably destroyed and the formation flew towards of the “bags of dead on the emy aircraft and opened fire several damaged, but the Dieppe, bomber crews intent beach.” scoring hits around the cock- squadron paid a heavy price. on completing their mission By 8:00 p.m. the last of pit. The German pilot evad- In addition to Eakins, P/O D. while 411 Squadron pilots the squadron’s aircraft had ed Newton’s fire, but another “Tex” Linton, an American continuously searched the returned and dog-tired pi- Spitfire got behind him and serving in the RCAF, was June 25, 1942 - Squadron Leader R. B. New- skies for the enemy. lots sought out a warm meal with a well-aimed burst sent shot down and taken pris- ton, R.A.F., Commanding Officer of a R.C.A.F. They flew into a hornet’s or a soft bed. Equally tired the FW-190 crashing into the oner while F/S S.A. Mills Spitfire fighter squadron. nest of anti-aircraft fire, at- ground crew went about sea. Newton would claim ½ was wounded slightly when and was carefully nursed speedy repair were replaced tacking Luftwaffe aircraft their jobs making sure that a FW destroyed. his aircraft was hit. His radio back home. from available spares. Flight and defending friendly fight- the aircraft would be ready In one of the other sec- damaged, Mills headed for Returning as best they leaders sent wounded pilots ers. The Blenheims success- come the dawn. tions, home dodging two persistent could to the field at West to the base hospital while fully laid a ribbon of smoke The was (F/L) R.W. “Buck” McNair enemy fighters determined to Malling, 411 Squadron lines those too “rattled” or too tired across the main beach, but over, but the war was not and found himself in the middle add him to their score. An- were a flurry of activity as were told to sit out the next suffered greatly from friend- soon the squadron would be of a “target rich environ- other 411 Squadron Spitfire, ground crew raced to rearm sortie. And with unimagina- ly fire with two damaged and back in the air battling a de- ment” firing at several ene- flown by P/O Matt Reid, had and refuel the Spitfires. Air- ble swiftness orders arrived one knocked out of the sky. termined foe in the deadly my aircraft without apparent been shot up by a FW-190 craft too badly damaged for instructing the squadron to Many of the Canadian Spit- European skies.

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Trades training at HMCS Quadra

Youth from around the country come to HMCS QUADRA over the summer to train in a vari- ety of trades including seamanship, ship boat operators, boat maintenance and repair, mu- sic, and sailing. When these cadets select a course in Decem- ber, they have no idea how much fun will be had learning the skills that will last a lifetime. When it’s time to go home at the end of the summer, they will miss the daily training, but never forget the experience or the friends for life. Photos by Capt Tim Townley, Unit Public Af- fairs Representative (UPAR) – HMCS QUADRA.

MWO Henry Bonde checks his supply of For one night each glider parts before he summer the pa- retires from Comox rade square at HMCS Cadet Flying Train- Quadra Cadet Train- ing Centre after eight ing Centre is trans- years there and a to- formed into an arena tal of 47 years in Logis- where long standing tics. MWO Bonde was rivals compete for glo- working at 19 Wing ry and bragging rights. as a reservist when The seventh Inter-Ca- the cadet logistics job det Training Centre ball was suddenly avail- hockey game saw the able. “I came to do a RGS Fliers from Comox stock take and I just Cadet Flying Training stayed!” laughs Henry. Centre stand victorious When describing Logis- over the Quadra Sea Dogs from HMCS Quadra Cadet Training Center. tics he has a simple ad- Teams are made up of officers and the tables are turned as the ca- age: “Right thing, right dets get to stand by and watch. The Comox RGS Fliers have won four place, right time!” Pho- of seven championships; bragging rights are theirs… until next year! to by Capt A. Sargent. AUGUST 15, 2017 TOTEM TIMES | 7

Music is the largest department at HMCS QUADRA with over 240 youth made up of sea, army, and air cadets being trained over the period of 6 weeks. This summer the band has been working hard to make a contribution to the communities of Vancouver Island through the sound of music. The group has participated in the Duncan Days Parade, Nanaimo Festival Parade, Ladysmith Days Parade, Comox Nautical Days, and Ceremony of the Flags in both Victoria and Comox. A special performance for a local retirement home in Courtenay is planned to conclude the busy summer. Photo by Capt Tim Townley, Unit Public Affairs Representative (UPAR) – HMCS QUADRA. 8 | TOTEM TIMES AUGUST 15, 2017 407 Sqn member earns top spot on Aerospace Engineering course Lt Christopher Parent nents of our responsibilities received the Air Vice Mar- as AERE officers. shall E.W. Stedman Trophy Following the fundamen- from the Director General tals, we dove deeper and ex- Goats used Military Careers (DGMC) plored all entry-level areas and reviewing officer, BGen of employment for junior to remove Carl Doyon during his grad- AERE officers, including invasive species uation parade for Aerospace maintenance operations, en- Engineering (AERE) Offi- gineering support and project 19 Wing Comox wel- ing the herd to ensure any cer Basic Course (AOBC) management. comed some unusual visi- plants that would be toxic to 1601 that was held on June I enjoyed this training, tors to the Seal Bay Training the goats - bitter cherry and 21 at Canadian Forces Base mainly because the course Area in July. foxglove - were first removed Borden. Lt Christopher Parent receives the Air Vice Mar- instruction had both theoreti- Seven goats were deployed by hand. The Air Vice Marshall shall E.W. Stedman Trophy from the Director cal and practical components. to remove vegetation from Goats provide good control E.W. Stedman Trophy is General Military Careers BGen Carl Doyon. Each teaching point included areas along the fence, cor- of invasive species as seeds awarded for outstanding My name is Lt Christopher officers. I was very excited practical exercises to rein- ralled in the subject area by are ground during eating, achievement to the gradu- Parent and I am an Aerospace to begin the course, as I was force the skills taught in the electrified fences. providing a very high de- ate who best combines the Engineering (AERE) officer eager to learn the fundamen- classroom. The course also The herd was contracted to struction of weed seeds that qualities of leadership and in the Royal Canadian Air tal skills of the AERE trade. included simulated work- help control invasive species would generate new plants if academic ability. Air Vice Force. I am a recent gradu- The course began with the weeks where we would be at the Seal Bay Training Area removed by other means. The Marshall Stedman was the ate of the Aerospace Engi- fundamentals of manage- evaluated on course material that is used as infantry train- existing plants will remain founder of the Aeronauti- neering Officer Basic Course ment and leadership, which in a realistic junior AERE of- ing ground. As an eco-friend- as the plant roots are not dis- cal Engineering Technical (AOBC) at the Canadian became the foundation of our ficer work setting. ly alternative to loud machin- turbed but no new plants will Branch, which is now the Forces School of Aerospace people management train- I was very impressed with ery or hazardous chemicals, be produced. AERE classification. Technology and Engineering ing. In conjunction with the the professionalism of the the goats ate everything but As it turns out, the goats Lt Parent joined 407 Long in Borden, Ontario. leadership classes, we were instructors and quality of the hard wood: leaves, seeds, liked broom, however, their Range Patrol Squadron fol- I began the 8-month long taught the fundamentals of instruction on my AOBC flowers, berries and bark. favorites at the Seal Bay site lowing his graduation. AOBC on October 31, 2016 airworthiness and flight safe- course; it made me proud to The area was assessed by were the big leaf maple and Inside the AOBC alongside 54 aspiring AERE ty, which are critical compo- be an AERE officer. the contractor prior to releas- the black hawthorn. AUGUST 15, 2017 TOTEM TIMES | 9

Comox Valley Comox Valley Pride Week Farmers’ Market August 21 – 27 Fresh from the farm or field, available on Sat- A full week of events that aim to unite the Co- urdays on Headquarters Road from 9:00 a.m. mox Valley pride community. The Pride flag will VIBRANT to 1:00 p.m., Wednesdays in Downtown Cour- be raised throughout the week around the Valley. tenay from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and in the Meetups, dance parties, drag races, and more! Cumberland Village Square on Sundays from free | comoxvalleypride.ca Com 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EVENT LISTINGS free | CVFM.ca Comox Valley Exhibition Downtown Courtenay August 25 – 27 Kove Photography Celebrating 143 years in agriculture, CVEX in- Night Markets vites everyone to enjoy community spirit! Friday evenings will offer a night market filled tickets | cvex.ca with food, workshops, arts, buskers, perform- ers and more – right in Downtown Courtenay. free | downtowncourtenay.com REXSPO Saturday, September 9 Atmosphere Gathering A community day for the 19 Wing Defence Com- munity, serving and retired, and their families. August 18 – 20 Entertainment, BBQ lunch and over 80 exhibi- Cumberland hosts this intimate, family-friendly tors – all in one day at the 19 Wing Fitness and west coast festival that features three distinct Community Centre. stages of live and electronic music, circus arts, free | cafconnection.ca workshops and art installations. tickets | atmospheregathering.com Comox Valley Ribfest YANA Ride Saturday, September 15 Ribfest is a family-friendly event for people of all Sunday, August 20 ages! Sample some of the best ribs from some Supporting You Are Not Alone Comox Valley. of North America’s top Ribbers! register | yanacomoxvalley.com tickets | comoxvalleyribfest.ca 10 | TOTEM TIMES AUGUST 15, 2017

COMOX MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE 1575 Military Row 250-339-8290 CAFconnection.ca facebook.com/comoxmfrc Registration now open for Empowering our youth fall programs The new program guide is available. Look for returning pro- This summer eight teenagers took part in the Youth Em- grams such as Creative Kids, Youth Drop-In programs, and powerment Program with the Comox MFRC. Thanks to the Excel classes. New programs include a French immersion sponsorship of City of Courtenay’s Community Drug Strat- preschool, laughter yoga, and an anxiety support group. The egy Committee and PAL Aerospace, the Comox MFRC was Comox MFRC is also developing more French programs able to offer this program at a discounted rate making it more and workshops so be sure to follow us on facebook for up accessible to youth. to the date programming. Come into our office and pick up The three day program was jam packed. Intended to provide your copy of the program guide today. professional skill development and individual empowerment, participants did resume building, mock interviews with MFRC staff, TypeFocus (an online career exploration program based on personality) and a bingo game that provided daily practice of these skills. Participants learned the importance of saving money with a workshop provided by Karrie Lee from SISIP. The youth took part in discussions about thinking traps and the five love languages, providing insight into how oth- ers interpret their communication. Based on what the youth learned about themselves as individuals they created elevator speeches and participated in discussions on positive self-talk, boundaries and substance use prevention. The program also focused on using active listening skills, which was demonstrated on the last day by being responsible for introducing each other at their BBQ graduation from the program at TeePee Park. Comox MFRC staff watched the participants build their confidence as there was a noticeable difference in how the L’inscription est maintenant youth carried themselves by the end of the program. ouverte pour les programmes offerts à l’automne Have you submitted your APRV? Le nouveau guide de programme est disponible. Quelques programmes sont de retour cette année tels que le service de If you have not handed in your Annual Personnel Readiness Verification (APRV) to the garde “Creative Kids”, les soirées pour ados et les classes MFRC, please do so. By submitting your family information, the Deployment Centre can Excel. Les nouveaux programmes comprennent une pré- reach out to your loved ones when you are on IR, TD or deployment. By giving the De- maternelle en immersion française, l’atelier de yoga “Be- ployment Centre consent we can inform families of our services and keep in touch with soin de rire?” et un groupe de soutien concernant l’anxiété the family locally or anywhere in Canada. You can obtain an APRV at MFRC reception or “Groupe de soutien à la gestion de l’angoisse”. Le CRFM drop by the deployment office. de Comox développe également plus de programmes et Contact MFRC Deployment Services for information about valuable programs and ser- d’ateliers en français, alors assurez-vous de nous suivre sur vices available to meet the unique needs of your family during TD, IR or deployment. Facebook pour toute la programmation. Venez nous voir et [email protected] 250-339-8211 local 8310/6694 procurez-vous une copie de notre guide dès aujourd’hui. INVICTUS spirit alive at 19 Wing Military wives choir supports INVICTUS Members of the Canadian Military Wives Choir (CMWC) Comox will perform at the INVICTUS Games Toronto 2017 opening Ceremony at the Air Canada Centre on September 23 alongside the voices of ap- proximately 200 military wives from ten CMWC choir The INVICTUS Games Toronto 2017 (IGT17) is an international sporting competition for ill chapters from across Canada and with soprano Lau- and injured active duty members and veterans. The mission of the IGT17 is to honour the men ra Wright. and women who have come face-to-face with the reality of sacrificing for their country, using To assist with travel costs the CMWC Comox is host- the power of rehabilitative sports to help them on their journey of recovery. ing a Music and Dessert fundraising event on Septem- Brodie Dawson A gold Invictus flag is located at the 19 Wing Recreation and Community Center, providing ber 2 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at 888 (Komox) Wing, an opportunity to drop in and add a message of encouragement. This flag will be carried by one 1298 Military Row. of the over 550 athletes that represent 17 countries during the opening ceremony in Toronto on Local talents Brodie Lee Dawson and Luke Blu Guth- September 23. rie are performing, and the choir is creating an array of delicious homemade desserts for you to enjoy! A silent auction featuring donations from various Co- National Flag Tour mox Valley businesses rounds out the licensed event. Members of the 19 Wing Comox community are invited to take part in the IGT17 National Flag Tickets - available from Blue Heron Books in Comox, Tour on August 17. A handover ceremony will take place between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. in the field Benjamin Moore - House of Colour in Courtenay, or along Military Row and bordered by the St Michael and All Angels Chapel and Oceanspray Drive. from any choir member - are $20. Watch for additional opportunities to send words of encouragement to the participants of IN- For more information visit the Facebook event page: VICTUS Games Toronto in the weeks leading up to the event; for more information on IGT17, Music & Dessert Evening - CMWC Comox Fundraiser. Luc Blu Guthrie visit invictusgames2017.com. AUGUST 15, 2017 TOTEM TIMES | 11 Realizing the dream at Comox Cadet Flying Training Centre

Capt Angela Sargent, Unit Public Affairs Representative

Every morning just as the sun steals up from the ocean and its rays caress the runways of 19 Wing Comox, a group of sleepy JCR Elizabeth Moi, JCR Max Kim, JCR James teens make their way to Pohl, JCR Christian Fisher, and JCR Shaygne hangar 15. These are the Oliver receive the Lord Strathcona Medal. Pho- air cadets lucky enough to to by Capt Chris Demerchant, Junior Canadian receive a scholarship to be- Ranger Company. come a glider pilot this sum- mer and they are reporting for the morning briefing at JCR receive Lord 6:45 a.m. As soon as the briefing Strathcona Medals begins, eyes that were heavy with sleep just moments ago, 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group (4 CRPG) begin to sparkle and atten- tion is riveted on the pilots’ 4th Canadian Ranger Pa- Oliver. words and charts. No one trol Group (4 CRPG) Ju- The Basic Enhanced Train- fidgets, no one looks around nior Canadian Ranger (JCR) ing Session is an annual week everyone is breathlessly Mentors receive the Lord long summer training event focused. This information Strathcona Medal during the for JCRs to learn basic wil- could mean that today their Civilian Instructor Oscar Morrison congratulates Glider Pilot Course Cadet Canada 150 Basic Enhanced derness skills, life skills, and dream is realized. Parker Minty upon landing safely after his first solo flight. Training Session held in Co- cultural skills. This summer, Later in the day the cadets in the sky. An excited chat- enthusiastic. This time they knows how Cadet Minty mox from July 18 to 26 at there were 112 JCRs who at- have de-camped to the glider ter breaks out and a cadets run to the edge of the run- feels and they know they Seal Bay for their exemplary tended this training session field and the sun sears down quells it, “Ssh…. I want way, far more cadets than will feel exactly the same. performance and leadership with 24 JCR Mentors assist- on brown crisp grass. Cadets to hear Minty’s release.” needed, squat in the runners Since childhood these in the JCR program. ing in the training. who are not flying shelter in Almost on cue the radio start position like coiled young men and women have The Lord Strathcona Med- 4th Canadian Ranger Pa- tents erected for shade and crackles again and the ca- springs. The glider lands to looked to the skies, they have al (also known as the Lord trol Group has 30 Junior drink copious amounts of dets listen as the protocol is a great round of applause. visited every aviation mu- Strathcona Trust Fund Med- Canadian Ranger Patrols in water. A VHF radio hangs observed and Cadet Minty is The call is barely out of the seum and air show that their al) is the highest award that a coastal and remote commu- from a cord in the open door released from the tow plane. controller’s mouth before parents would allow. They Junior Canadian Ranger or a nities across western Can- of the tent and crackles as the Standing alone a short dis- the cadets shoot out to the flew with their home cadet Cadet can achieve in recog- ada. These JCR Patrols are control tower replies to the tance away is the man who glider landing strip yelling squadron in gliders and small nition of exemplary perfor- sponsored through the com- request for a take-off from taught this cadet to fly, Ci- their congratulations to Ca- planes all the while dreaming mance, and 2017 is the first munity efforts of an Adult the tow plane pilot. vilian Instructor Oscar Mor- det Minty. No one is jealous of this moment… dreaming year that Junior Canadian Committee and local Cana- Suddenly the cadets stop rison. With radio clutched in of his success, their turn is of the day they would be Rangers from 4 CRPG have dian Rangers. and look at the radio, “Minty his hand he watches every yet to come but they show alone in the skies controlling received the award. Junior Canadian Rangers is taking off for his solo;” move and turn of the glider, true joy for his moment. a plane. Dreaming of what Recipients were JCR Eliz- are youth between the ages someone says of the cadet focused only on the wings Each cadet knows what has just happened to Cadet abeth Moi, JCR Max Kim, of 12 and 18; for more infor- sitting in the glider behind high in the sky as it descends just happened, each cadet Minty…his first solo flight. JCR James Pohl, JCR Chris- mation on how to join, visit the tow plane. “Yay Minty!” gracefully to earth exactly as tian Fisher, and JCR Shaygne jcr-rjc.ca. cry a few cadets. They seem it should. excited and a little apprehen- As the glider lines up on sive, not for themselves but the runway a call goes out for their colleague who has for a recovery crew. Their become as close as a sib- job is to run out to the glider ling in the past few weeks. and push it safely back off The silence is palpable as the runway ready for the the glider and tow plane next pilot. In this heat they take off and become dots are usually willing, but not

Vogue Optical is... Proud to offer great value and service, plus family eyewear, for members Brodie Dawson of 19 Wing Largest selection of frames in the Comox Valley Your 2nd pair is always FREE! 12 | TOTEM TIMES AUGUST 15, 2017 Tribal Journey arrives in Comox 19 Wing Comox provided logistics support to Tribal Jour- ney 2017, assisting the K’omoks First Nation in hosting over 3,000 people and 65 canoes at three locations in the Comox Valley. 19 Wing personnel assisted in establishing an outdoor food services and eating area, a ceremony area for performers and awards, as well as transit between event areas. Tribal Journey is a First Nations cultural voyage of aware- ness that provides participants benefit from the spiritual guid- ance and leadership of their elders. From three locations, Alaska, Washington State, and the West Coast of Vancouver Island, canoes joined along in the coastal waters, with the final stop being in the waters between Campbell River and Quadra Island, hosted by the We Wai Kai and Wei Wai Kum Nations. Members of the 19 Wing Employment Advisory Defence Advisory Groups (EE DAG) joined to- gether on August 2 to assist the K’omoks First Nation with the official welcoming of canoes to the shores of Goose Spit. In addition to the ar- rival greetings, EE DAG members participated in the evening protocol ceremony.

CFSSAR Course 51 | Habitat for Humanity Through a rigorous operations and various screening and selection other rescue-related tasks, process the Royal Canadian such as securing landing Air Force selects the best zones/ drop zones or lead- of the best to participate in ing mountain rescue op- a year-long course which erations in coordination will qualify members to be with civilian agencies and part of a Search and Rescue volunteer organizations. team at one of the various The Canadian Forces posts across Canada. School of Search and Res- The experienced mem- cue (CFSSAR) located at bers are selected from all 19 Wing Comox started its different branches of the 51st course this July. military and will be trained To deepen the course ca- in advanced trauma life maraderie and give back support, military freef- to the local community, all, diving, mountaineer- Course 51 decided to vol- tion, Habitat for Human- community are things that poverty. construction. ing, rappelling, wilder- unteer with the interna- ity. make a person and com- With a mix of previous Course 51 NCO Sgt ness survival in extreme tional, non-government The values of provid- munity stronger. Habitat experiences the course Jeremy Kerr shares, “We conditions, hoist rescue and non-profit organiza- ing to a cause, team, and for Humanity’s mission quickly found their groove would like to thank Habi- is to mobilize volunteers under the direction of the tat for Humanity for al- and community partners in Habitat Site Supervisor lowing us the opportunity building affordable hous- and were able to complete to work with them and we ing and promoting home- flooring, painting, interior look forward to our next ownership as a means trim, exterior prep for ce- opportunity to provide a to breaking the cycle of ment patios, and general helping hand.”