SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 VOLUME 56, ISSUE 16 FREE
2008 GCWCC kickoff Beverlee Cooke The annual Herc Pull, held outside of Hangar 16, helped kick off the 2008 GCWCC campaign. Sparky the Fire Dog helped the Construction Engineering team pull the plane across the line in 17.0 seconds. For more coverage of GCWCC kickoff events, see page 4.
Royal Winnipeg Sgt Dottie is one of Images from the 17 CDS in Regina for Rifles mark 125th a kind at 17 Wing Wing Fall Fair Labour Day In this issue: anniversary Classic
Page 3 Page 4 Page 9 Page 12 Advertise the 2255-G Ness Avenue (at Whytewold Rd.) Thank those DOMENICA’S TELEFLORA Ph.: 885-3665 or 832-6978 Remembrance Day FLORAL DESIGN Daily who serve issue of Voxair. Send flowers to your loved one Specials Around the world or in the city our country Free Delivery to both North & South Base Locations Call 833-2500 ext 4120. Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 24 September 2008 RCSU (Pra) Change of Command Be a star in Submitted by RCSU (Pra) “I have been proud and (Pra) HQ since 2003 and is them to focus on the deliv- honoured to have had this looking forward to a new set ery of the cadet program,” he Regional Cadet time as the Detachment of challenges as the Detach- said Ma. Kiecker during his someone’s life. TSupport Unit (Prairie) Commander. I have had a ment Commander. address. (RCSU (Pra)) Detachment great staff over these years “Over the last couple of The presiding officer for Winnipeg held a change of and together, we have built months, many people have the change of command cer- Support GCWCC command ceremony at the a cohesive team,” said LCdr asked if I am happy to move emony was LCol Tom Szcz- The individuals whose Officers’ Mess at 17 Wing Hurley. to the Detachment. I can erski, Deputy Commanding lives are changed by this Winnipeg July 21, 2008. LCdr Hurley will assume truly say yes. While I am Officer, RCSU (Pra). 2008 Campaign support could be a col- LCdr Terry Hurley re- the duties of the Region Ca- leaving a great staff, friends The RCSU (Pra) De- league, neighbour, friend, linquished command of the det Training Services Officer and a few outstanding goals, tachment Winnipeg pro- Submitted by GCWCC Committee even a family member. Winnipeg Detachment to at RCSU (Pra) Headquarters I am coming to work with vides support for 60 Royal With your support Maj Bruce Kiecker, hav- (HQ). another great staff and to a Canadian Sea, Army and he close of summer you’re helping an isolated ing served as Detachment Maj Kiecker served as position that can provide Air Cadet Corps, Units and Trepresents an important senior remain independent, Commander for the past five the Region Cadet Training leadership and support to Squadrons in Manitoba and time for us here at 17 Wing you’re providing funding years. Services Officer at RCSU cadet corps staff enabling Northwest Ontario. — and for the communities for life-saving medical re- in which we live. search or you’re making The 2008 Govern- sure a child receives a nour- ment of Canada Workplace ishing meal before school. Charitable Campaign (GC- The campaign offers WCC) kicked-off on Sep- an opportunity to maximize tember 12, as teams band- the value of your gift by ed together to show that consolidating your chari- united we can accomplish table giving. great things, like moving You can also choose the a 90,000 lbs Hercules with convenience and efficiency our bare hands. of giving through payroll This was just one ex- deduction. And, since your ample of how unified de- donation appears on your termination can truly make T4, there’s no need to keep a difference. track of a receipt. Maintaining this level Another benefit of our of determination is essen- partnership with United tial to the overall success Way/Centraide is their of the GCWCC, which commitment to ensuring depends on the support of that more of your gift goes each and every one of us. to where you feel it is need- The GCWCC is a con- ed most. Capt S Smith solidated charitable cam- United Way/Centraide paign that allows federal is proud to keep campaign employees and retirees to fundraising and adminis- build stronger, healthier From left: Maj Bruce Kiecker, LCol Tom Szczerski and LCdr Terry Hurley sign the change of command certificates. trative fees at 15 per cent communities by supporting or lower — well below the Fire Prevention Week 2008 United Way/Centraides and national average of 26 per Healthpartners, as well as a cent for other registered number of other registered Canadian charities. This year’s Fire Prevention Week runs from 6 to 10 October. The theme Canadian charities. for this year’s event is Prevent Home Fires. 17 Wing Fire Department We can rest assured that As federal employees, our donations are reaching will be holding fire drills at various buildings throughout the base. All we are all about making a Wing personnel are advised to review their work place Fire Orders in those who truly need it the difference in our work and most. order to ensure they are familiar with the procedures to follow in the in our communities. event of a fire. For further information please contact the Fire Preven- This year, the cam- The GCWCC allows paign runs from September tion Office at local 5510. us to express these values. 12 to October 24. During In fact, your generous sup- that time, a colleague will VOXAIR The deadline for the next port has helped to make the call on you to ask you to GCWCC the largest and consider a contribution. 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Members of the congregation stand for the procession at the beginning of the church service.
The Royal Winnipeg Rifles Band, followed by the Regiment, march along Portage Ave toward City Hall. mmmm. . .
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eptember 12 was a busy te Katrine Lake recently Sday full of activities for Ptraveled to Toronto for 17 Wing. The Division Head a very unique tasking. The Shave took place at the RMS Clerk, with Canadian Division Atrium the morn- Forces Health Services ing of the Herc pull. Group HQ in Ottawa, was Capt Allan Rau had his one of 36 Canadian Forces head shaved by Col Ray- members to be featured on mond Baker in the atrium CBC’s hit television show of 1 Canadian Air Division/ Test the Nation: Canada Canadian NORAD Region Eh? which aired on Sunday, Headquarters to raise funds Karen Christiuk September 7 on CBC. for the Terry Fox Founda- Test the Nation is a live, tion in response to a chal- interactive IQ test where lenge made by the Canadian CWO Allan Rau prepares to have teams, representing differ- Association of Fire Chiefs. head shaved by Col Raymond ent occupations and areas Cpl Maria Toone “Sacrificing our locks is the Baker. of interest, participate in a least we can do,” said Capt CWO Pierre Blackburn, real-time test while the audi- Rau. LCol Mark Larsen and Sgt ence at home can participate After having his head Dwayne McDonald also online. The CF team for Test the Nation. shaved, in a last minute sur- joined the party and had The CF team was com- Eh? consisted of six teams has soared on the Canadian Cpl Toone. “There was a big prise, CWO Pierre Black- their heads shaved as part prised of personnel from and included a CF team music charts, led the New cheer afterwards and it was burn came forward with of the Air 1 Cdn Air Div HQ across the country represent- which was captained by Ed Canadians. such an incredible feeling.” a $200 donation that was fundraiser that raised over ing the Navy, Army and Air Robertson of The Barenaked A Projects Coordinator All participants were collected from National De- $2,700 for the Terry Fox Force. Ladies, and the weathercast- at 17 Wing Winnipeg, and sworn to secrecy not to re- fense Headquarters in Ot- Foundation, which goes to- Both officers and NCMs ers who were captained by one of the CF team mem- veal the winners or any spe- tawa to shave off Capt Rau’s wards cancer research. were represented with ranks Quebecoise chanteuse and bers, Cpl Maria Toone said cific questions or answers legendary moustache. CWO As part of the official GC- from 2Lt to Maj and Pte to television and radio host, “participating on Test the after the taping on 30 Mar Blackburn happily obliged, WCC official kick-off and MWO. Mitsou. Nation was an amazing ex- 08, but according to produc- and an unrecognizable sol- Herc pull 17 Wing held its For many personnel, it Alberta-born television perience.” ers, the show had the most dier emerged after a second own Terry Fox Head shave. was a chance to catch up with actress, Keri Matchett, cur- While waiting for the exciting results in Test the clean shave. Brave participants had their those they have not seen in rently seen on ER, led the taping to begin, a CBC staff Nation history. heads shaved, beards and awhile and provide a chance team of American-Canadi- member encouraged the Test the Nation was first mustaches in support of the for CF personnel to discuss ans. teams to practice their indi- created in the Netherlands Terry Fox Head Shave event, their accomplishments, de- The Tour Guides were vidual cheers. and has since been produced which took place along side ployments and trade specif- led by Emanuel Sandu, who A friendly team rivalry in more than 40 countries. the Herc Pull to raise more ics with each others and the is a three time Canadian ensued. The American- CBC’S first test, Test the Na- funds. $3,372 was raised at general public. National Champion figure Canadians team began an tion: IQ aired in March 2007 the 17 Wing Head Shave. “When I applied, I skater. American chant. and was watched by 1.5 mil- With two events happening thought that it would be Alberta-born actor and The CF team followed lion viewers and more than in the same day $6,000 is the something fun to do. I had musician Tommy Chong, suit by standing and singing 200,000 online participants. approximate total raised that no idea that I would be se- part of the Cheech and the national anthem. More recently, on January will be going towards cancer lected’ said Pte Lake. Chong comedy duo, led the “It was amazing because 20, 2008 Test the Nation: research. “It was an honour to rep- team Reach for the Toppers everyone stopped what Trivia aired and was fol- Both events were a suc- resent the CF on a national and Jully Black, a Jamaican- they were doing, including lowed up in June with Test cess and everyone was a television show and I would Canadian singer/songwriter the CBC Staff, and starting the Nation: Sports. Sgt Pat Bidochka shaves CWO good sport in changing their do it again in a heartbeat.” Alexander Houston’s moustache whose hit Seven Day Fool singing our anthem” said style for charity. during the Wing head shave. Test the Nation: Canada 17 Wing Fire Department Pulling for GCWCC 2008 By Beverlee Cooke Voxair staff said Lt Jeremy Ciesinski, 17 the MSS came in third with Boot Drive n 12 September Wing TEME Sqn, who par- a time of 14.1 seconds. Ostrength and men- ticipated in the Herc pull. Congratulations to 402 tal determination was dis- Altogether nine teams Sqn, which will be repre- On Tuesday, October 7, played at this year’s Herc participated in the pull and senting 17 Wing at the Air- Be a star someone’s life! pull. 17 Wing Government each team had twenty to craft Pull during the official of Canada Workplace twenty five people on a team. Winnipeg-wide United Way Charitable Campaign had 402 Sqn team had an amaz- Campaign kick off on 19 Firefighters will be collecting their annual Herc pull and ing pull of 13.1 seconds, September. Look for upcom- Wing Fund BBQ at the Fire earning them first place. ing Wing GCWCC events in donations for Muscular Hall Tarmac. Second place winners the Voxair or at the GCWCC Dystrophy through the The teams that pulled the were 435 Sqn pulling the site: http://17Wing.winni- Herc are physically fit. “The Herc in 13.8 seconds. and peg.mil.ca/wadmin/gcwcc. Government of Canada Herc they pulled weighed a Workplace Charitable Campaign total of 90,000 pounds, this number includes the weight at all 17 Wing entrances on of the fuel which is approx. October 7. 7000 pounds,” said 2Lt Jor- dan Woodman, GCWCC Communications Officer. A Thank you in advance for your support! total distance of 50 feet was pulled. “It was awesome, it was like leading a whole pla- http://17wing.winnipeg.mil.ca/wadmin/gcwcc toon of troops, very hard,” 17 Wing members pull the Herc across the finish line. Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 24 September 2008 SCAN seminar coming soon on October 22 and 23 from CF member when planning WPSO Corner 0800-1600 hrs in the Wing for retirement/release are Theatre, Building 90. administration, compensa- By Lt Helen MacDonald Spouses are welcome to tion and benefits. accompany military mem- Other topics include tran- hange should be a bers provided space is avail- sitional effects of retirement “Cfriend. It should able. on the family and relocation happen by plan, not by acci- Prior registration is re- benefits available. dent”, (Philip Crosby, 1926- quired. If you have questions 2001). The SCAN seminar is or concerns or just want to Most of us would nev- designed to provide CF gather information about er think of just piling our members with a broad over- the programs, benefits and spouse and family into the view of the services avail- services available to you as car and heading out on a able and to increase aware- you come to the end of your road trip without planning ness of various aspects of CF career, then SCAN is the where we are going or how retirement. place for you. to get there. Ideally, every mem- “It is not the strongest Sure, we all like to think ber should attend a SCAN of the species that survives, we are wild, adventurous seminar at least twice during nor the most intelligent, but free-spirits willing to go their career, the first time at the one most responsive to wherever life takes us. But, about 15 years service and change”, (Charles Darwin, then reality sets in, usually then again during the last 1809-1882). after hearing, “He’s look- year or two prior to retire- Planning for what may be ing at me,” or “When are we ment/release from the Cana- one of the biggest changes in going to get there?” for the dian Forces. your life just makes sense. gazillionth time. The fall session of SCAN Register today for the Random road trips do not will feature such varied top- SCAN seminar, October 22 make much sense and nei- ics as Developing a Portfo- & 23 from 0800-1600 hrs in ther does spending 10, 15, lio, Job Placement Program the Wing Theatre, Building 20 or more years in a career and Education Reimburse- 90. only to head into retirement ment, all designed to assist A link to the registra- without preparation. in the search for employ- tion form is located on the Like many things in life, ment in the civilian world. 17 Wing PSO website at: your retirement can only There will be information http://17wing.winnipeg.mil. benefit from preparation. on Reserve employment, ca/WAdmin/PSO/scan.htm. To assist you in this plan- Veteran’s Affairs Canada ning, the 17 Wing Personnel (VAC), wills and estates and Selection Office (PSO) will SISIP retirement planning, be hosting the fall session insurance and rehabilitation of the Second Career As- services. sistance Network (SCAN) Of importance to every MCpl Karl McKay Photographer JTF-Afg
Helping make a difference Walking through the ceiling halls of the Kandahar City Court house, the Specialist Engineer Team discusses matters on renovations to the buildings while the Force Protection Company secures the area. All soldiers are from the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team, Camp Nathan Smith, Kandahar City, Afghanistan.
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OWNERS: GARTH AND SARA GRANT [email protected] www.baralakennels.com 633-2629 Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 24 September 2008 B Squadron beautifies forward operating base location By Sgt Mark Bell Charlton generously vol- to get us some very expen- B Squadron, LdSH(RC), 2 PPCLI BG unteered to fill 100 sand sive grass seed ($50 US). bags with the spoil from the I guess in a country of he B Squadron common mountain wall. sand and rock, grass seed area behind the bunker T As the project pro- must be hard to come by. was a little small for the gressed, we found ourselves Our Afghan friend was number of people that hang with a large pile of sand bags worried about our ability to out during their down time. we had no use for. grow grass in this harsh en- And so, WO Iain (Green We decided to start a sand vironment, so he brought us Thumb) Fox and myself bag wall to enclose the now a sieve and showed us how decided to carve some of the larger common area and to to prepare the ground and mountain away. offer a little protection from plant the seed. With pick and shovel we the incessant rocket attacks Now, we just had to wait started our project, and as on our Forward Operating and water it, hoping it would people noticed our project, Base. grow. we began receiving some But the sand bag wall Small trees and flowers strange looks and, of course, was kind of ugly so WO Fox were quickly added to the many suggestions to bring in Photos: B Squadron, LdSH(RC) decided we needed to build space. a backhoe. a fountain. A pump was installed It was a manual labour The fountain project and a portable shower was project and some of the soon turned into a fountain/ donated by the weapon tech- members of the Squadron garden combo. nicians to keep water flow- did jump in and help. We struck a deal with one ing down the fountain. Cpl Jeremy (The Shovel) of our local kitchen workers The fountain needed a The completed Fuchko’s Fountain project in B Squadron’s expanded common area behind the troops’ plaque and Fuchko’s Foun- shacks at a Panjwayii forward operating base. tain was dedicated. doors. Cpl Fuchko was badly first mow. A pair of scissors MCpl Mike (The Artist) Trooper Hayakaze was injured near Lakokhel and and a lot of patience later, Koestlmaier went to work killed near Mushan and was was a member of 1 Troop, B the garden was ready for us carving the sign with his a member of 3 Troop, C Squadron. to sit back and enjoy. Swiss army knife. Squadron. With the dedications B Squadron and soon A Not stopping there, he Corporal Hornburg was complete, all we had to do Squadron, now have a spot made plaques for the 3 Troop killed on the Arghandab was wait for the grass to of green to relax near and and Maintenance bunkers. River and was a member grow. enjoy in the otherwise brown Hayakaze and Hornburg of Maintenance Troop, C After a month of waiting, environment of our forward plaques were put above their Squadron. the grass was ready for its operating base.
Carved signs in memory of two fallen members of Lord Strathcona’s Horse hang above their respective troop lines’ doorways. SCAN Seminar Séminaire du SPSC The Wing Personnel Selection Office will be hosting Le Bureau de sélection du personnel de l’Escadre a Second Career Assistance Network (SCAN) semi- (BSP Ere) tiendra un séminaire du Service de prépa- nar. The objective of this seminar is to provide both ration à une seconde carrière (SPSC). Ce séminaire September 27, 2008 military personnel and their spouses with up to date vise à informer les militaires et leurs conjoints des information pertaining to the benefits and services avantages et des services offerts aux militaires qui Falcon Lake, MB available to retiring members. Tthe seminar will ad- prennent leur retraite des FC. On y abordera égale- dress aspects of transition to a second career outside ment les aspects liés à la transition vers une deux- Trek, mountain bike, orienteer and of the CF. ième carrière à l’extérieur des FC. complete special tasks en route to the finish line. DATE: 22-23 Oct 08 DATE : les 22 et 23 octobre 2008 Register for: 5-8 hour Swamp Donkey HEURE : de 8 h à 16 h TIME: 0800-1600 Teams of three: co-ed, all male, all LOCATION: Wing Theatre (Bldg 90) LIEU : Amphithéâtre de l’escadre (bâtiment 90) DRESS: Appropriate civilian attire TENUE : Tenue civile appropriée female, 911 and military categories. PUBLIC CIBLE : Militaires et leurs conjoints WHO: Military members and their spouses Teamwork will be rewarded as you Pour en savoir davantage sur les inscriptions et le Details for registration and the seminar agenda can race to cross the finish line! programme du séminaire, visiter le site Web du BSP be found on the WPSO website at: http://17wing. Ere à
A member of 413 Squadron was one of more than 200 CF members participating in BOXTOP. There were also 13 civilians involved in the Gen Walt Natynczyk, right, joined BOXTOP as part of his Arctic tour. The CDS visited Iqualiut and Alert. He was operation. also scheduled to visit Nanisivik, but the weather prevented landing.
Crew 8 was cobbled together from different bases. The team included Capt Dan Clarke (426 Sqn), Capt Sebastian Lemire (424 Sqn), Capt Michel Besnard (8 Wg Ops), WO Marc Kovacic (436 Sqn) and MCpl Les Page (435 Sqn). Inset: Capt Dan Clarke gets coined by Gen Walt Natynczyk.
Refeuling at Alert. The main component of BOXTOP 08 was located at Thule Air Base in Greenland, with a detachment located at CFS Alert. 1 Cdn Air Div Air Mobility resources (3 x CC130 Hercules) plus Civilian Charter Company (1 x L100 Hercules) flew approximately 470 flying hours to deliver 233 passengers, 738,000 lbs of freight and more than 1.3 million litres of fuel to Alert. The freight was shipped by sea to Thule, and then to be airlifted into Alert via C-130. This ensures that Alert has enough fuel and dry goods to survive through the winter. Above: One of the Hercules aircraft participating in the exercise flies over Ellsmere Island. Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 24 September 2008 17 Wing Fall Fair– fun for the whole family Cpl Colin Aitken Beverlee Cooke
The Diamond Disc Dogs were on hand to show off their agility skills at the 17 Wing Fall Fair September 13.
Emily Mellin takes a ride down the slide 13. Beverlee Cooke
People enjoy the free barbecue lunch provided by Danny’s Whole Hog. Beverlee Cooke
Larry and Connor Martin, along with Brent, Jeffery, Sabrina, and Allen McCauley were the first place winners in the Amazing Race. Cpl Colin Aitken Beverlee Cooke
Mariana Sobczak steers her tricycle through an obstacle course while wearing goggles which simulate being intoxicated. Jenna Sweet knocks over a pylon during the Fire Fighters’ Challenge. 10 Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 24 September 2008 Return from Afghanistan Kandahar sailors: staying Navy in the sand Lt(N) Alain Blondin navy to this day.” and the insurgents with the Lookout Newspaper Among those of the se- improvised explosive de- nior service doing their bit vices and ambushes are the eached sailors is one in Afghanistan are clearance U-boats. The vast desert is Bway to describe all the divers, cooks, MARS offi- like the North Atlantic with would-be-salty-dogs cur- cers, supply technicians, lo- safe harbour being any of rently serving on Operation gistics officers, stewards, na- the forward operating bases, Athena. val communicators, military while the supply trucks with There are approximately police, RMS clerks, JAGs, the sea cans – of course – are 60 members of Task Force physician assistants, a nurse, the supply ships.” Kandahar who normally a doctor, a social worker, a As for other ways of con- wear the dark blues. Al- chaplain, and a public affairs tributing to the cause, at least
Photos: Cpl Bill Gomm though many are in purple officer. three Kandahar sailors have occupations, the majority still There are West Coast members of their progeny proudly identify themselves sailors, East Coast sailors and also serving in the Canadian as sailors aboard HMCS (Her landlocked sailors. Two of us Forces. Majesty’s Canadian Sandpit) have served in submarines (V Cdr Bonita Thornton, Kandahar. boats and O boats). Task Force Kandahar Legal After a six month tour in Afghanistan, Corporal Gord May reunites with fiancee Maeghan Talpash and PO2 Clancy Keoughan, Collectively, we have Advisor, has a daughter who his mother Kathie. Cpl May is with The Fort Garry Horse. The first group of soldiers from the Second Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group returned home from Afghanistan. from the Military Police sailed in more than 40 dif- just finished her tour as a Landing first in Edmonton then flying to Winnipeg where 28 soldiers boarded buses to Shilo while the working at Kandahar Airfield ferent ships and submarines, Communications Research remaining soldiers took a bus to Minto Armoury to meet up with families and friends. (KAF) has this to say about but the saltiest Canadian Operator at the NSE. Padre now being in a purple trade: sailor in Kandahar Province Brown, our Roman Catholic “Unlike many Navy MPs, I is CPO2 Stephen Amos, a Chaplain, has a son serving actually have sea time from Naval Combat Information as a MARS officer on board my previous occupation. So Operator who served in 13 HMCS Protecteur. when I got posted to the Army different Canadian and U.S. Finally, yours truly, a in 1993 and wanted to main- ships from 1973 to 2007. former MARS officer and tain my naval identity (every- CPO2 Amos currently works submariner who has one son one called me Corporal), I at the Operations Coordina- serving as a boatswain on grew a beard and [ticked] off tion Centre for the Province board HMCS Calgary, and my Army warrant officer. in Kandahar City. another son, an army com- “Well, I never looked Padre James Brown, the munications technician, post- back about having a beard father of souls in KAF, has ed to 2 Electronic Warfare in until I came over here. Since worked hard during his tour Kingston and scheduled to I arrived in Afghanistan there to convert his sun-baked deploy on Roto 8. have been a couple of times army parish to more appro- In spite of all the differ- I wished it was gone because priate naval terminology. ent backgrounds, every scal- of the heat and dust. But, “I am the Chaplain of lywag that has had the privi- alas, my beard and pusser the NSE (National Support lege of running aground in Sergeant Bruce Spracklin reunites with his family. Sgt Spracklin is with the Second Battalion Princess attitude have remained and Element), which I have al- Kandahar agrees upon one Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. I am proud to say that I am ways maintained, since our thing. The mission here is pre-deployment training in very important and worth our Wainwright, means Naval personal and collective sac- Support Element – given the rifices to help Afghans find large number of navy people some stability and security. in the NSE,” he says. “I also However, when all is said likened the combat logistics and done, we must also ad- patrols we do to the convoys mit that it’s a powerfully dry out of Halifax in World War place to be and can’t wait to Two: the RG-31 armoured get back home for a real run vehicles are the destroyers, ashore.
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ire fighters have played drink the coffee at work that Fan integral role in rais- you pitch in for anyway, and ing funds for Muscular throw that extra change to- Dystrophy Canada since ward the boots. Pte RKJ Robertson of 17 Wing Air Mov Sec recieves his promotion to 1954, when a group of par- We will be at every gate Cpl IG MacRae, 17 Wing Supply Tech receives his promotion to MCpl Pte (T) from WSup Foods O Capt KR McCharles. ents with children affected first thing in the morning from WLEO LCol WA Watson. by Duchenne Muscular with smiles all-around. Dystrophy, together with Fire fighters have and will their friends, approached a continue to answer Muscular fire department and request- Dystrophy Canada’s 911 call ed assistance in raising for assistance. Their support funds. and commitment has made Since that time, Muscu- our team stronger and we lar Dystrophy Canada has know that they will be there 2Lt David Lavallee become a National Organi- until our fire has been extin- zation, supported by a net- guished. Thank you for be- work of more than 600 Fire ing heroes to so many people Departments across Canada. both on and off the job and CWO Colin Stewart, right, receives his new rank from LCol Cameron Fire fighters are Muscular for caring enough to make a Stoltz. CWO Stewart was appointed the new HQ CWO for 1 Cdn Air Lt Mark MacPherson receives his promotion to the rank of Capt from Div/CANR. LCol M.R.A. Milligan, CO, Regional Cadet Support Unit (Pra) (RCSU Dystrophy Canada’s largest difference! (Pra)). volunteer base, raising over $2,000,000 annually. Fire fighters also hold key positions on the Muscu- lar Dystrophy Canada Board of Directors (i.e. Fire Fighter Relations Committee, Presi- dent, etc.) and have been the backbone of the organization since its inception. Fire fighters are local he- roes, and they generate reve- nue and help raise awareness about the various disorders and the need for funding to support Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s programs in their communities. They are goodwill am- bassadors who have made our organization their charity of choice. Through educa- tion, support, and media re- lations they generate aware- ness of muscular dystrophy like no one else can. On Tuesday, October 7, 2008, firefighters from your own 17 Wing Fire Depart- ment will gladly continue this tradition. Please donate to fight this disease, simply by dropping any amount you can into the boots of our fire- fighters. Skip the morning coffee pick up this one time,
Fire fighters will be manning the gates on October 7 to help raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy. CDS takes in the Labour Day Classic in Regina
12 Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 24 September 2008 CDS takes in the Labour Day Classic in Regina By Cpl Bill Gomm joined him for the game dur- ficer of the Commissionaires, the memorial” ing the Labour Day Classic prior to introducing the CDS. As both the CDS and Ma- remier, distinguished weekend. “Sir I would also invite jor General Dennis Tabber- “Pguests, ladies and A pre-game reception you to visit the new War me- nor are considered Winnipeg gentlemen, rider fans, love was held at the Royal United morial at the entrance to the Blue Bomber fans, a tempo- the one you’re with,” said Services Institute/Regina Legislative grounds, a memo- rary truce was declared that General Walt Natynczyk. Officer’s Mess (RUSI/ROM) rial made possible by all three allowed the members of the “Out of Ottawa right now which was hosted by Vaughn levels of government. In June RUSI to welcome them with there is no local football club Schofield, the provincial chair 2007 Princess Anne, Colonel opens arms. and it hurts.” of the Canadian Forces Liai- and Chief of The Royal Re- “All bets are off after the The Saskatchewan son Council, during which the gina Rifles met with the five first kick off,” said BGen Roughriders Football Club CDS addressed the assembled families of the young woman (ret’d) Walker. hosted a Canadian Forces Ap- guests. and the four young men whose “I want to tell you how preciation game on August “This province General, names are immortalized in pleased I am to be your CDS,” 31. General Walt Natync- has punched above its weight bronze. Unfortunately we said Gen Natynczyk. “I’m so zyk, Chief of Defence Staff in Afghanistan,” said Briga- have 5 more names of great absolutely humbled to see the and members of 38 Brigade, dier General (retired) Cliff young Saskatchewan people leadership in this room all of HMCS QUEEN and 15 Wing Walker, Chief Executive Of- that now have to be added to them there to support our men and women every day.” “I know you’re out here today to support the CF appre- Jim Hopson, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Saskatchewan ciation day in this incredibly Roughriders presents a beaded necklace to General Walt Natynczyk, historic game but at the same Chief of Defence Staff. time I recognize you’re doing up in the north somewhere like Jim therefore I want to it every day from the premier right now at about 40000 feet say on behalf of all the men of the province providing sup- guarding our northern ap- and women in uniform thank port to both the regular and proaches. You’re supporting you for what you do for us.” reserve force personnel. This them and you do that each and After the reception the whole province on how you every day.” CDS walked to the stadium close ranks to support our The CDS closed by where he met with 20 soldiers soldiers who come home, our thanking the Saskatchewan from 38 Canadian Brigade soldiers who are deploying Roughriders and the Canadian Group, HMCS QUEEN and and their families.” Football league for their con- 15 Wing. These soldiers were “Whether they are deploy- tinuous support. chosen to receive free tickets ing to Afghanistan or whether “The leadership from the for the game. they are out a ship like the CFL has been incredible and A Roughrider jersey was Ville de Quebec right now off no where has it been so strong present to the CDS by Jim Cheerleaders, Steve Mazurak, General Walt Natynczyk, Chief of Defence Staff, Jim Hopson, Roger Aldag, the coast of Somalia, whether as right here in Regina. The Hopson, CEO and President cheerleaders and 20 deserving soldiers salute, during the playing of O’ Canada as four Harvards from 15 they be on a training mission rider pride I tell you is amaz- of the Riders at south end of Wing do a fly past over the stadium. or whether they would be ing because of a great leader the stadium prior to kick off. Gold medal par for the course By Mary Ellen Green go to score card retrogression Africa to play for the top Lookout Newspaper to decide the silver and bronze spot. medals in the men’s individual This is the second time he aj Al Jensen knows category. has returned home with a gold every hill and valley of M “Nothing beats the feeling medal, and Maj Jensen has de- the Hylands Golf Club course of standing on a podium hear- cided it will be his last. in Ottawa like the back of his ing your national anthem play “We are athletes and we hand. – it’s just like the Olympics,” take our sport very seriously,” He was a former Hylands Maj Jensen says. he said. “It is all our own time club member, five-time and Ireland’s Kieran Kennedy and money to compete in reigning club champion and a was the men’s individual win- amateur golf tournaments and former employee. ner, with a score 289. practice until the team selec- It was at the Canadian The Canadian men’s tion program starts and the Forces golf club that he got his CISM Golf team finished team is named.” start to the game at age five, second overall, while the la- Over the next four years, and it’s also where he struck dies team took third. Captain he won’t have the time it takes gold at the 5th annual CISM Chantale Belley took bronze to fully commit to training for World Military Golf Champi- in the ladies individual race, competition due to profes- onships held Aug. 17-23. bringing the Canadian team’s sional and personal responsi- “I think I had a bit of an medal total to four, their best bilities. advantage because I grew up ever showing at the World Maj Jensen is due to take on that course. I started work- Military Golf Championship. over as Commanding Officer ing there when I was 11 in Maj Jensen played golf of 11 Service Battalion next club storage, and my father through high school and col- year, and until then, he is serv- was the head pro and worked lege, and has competed as ing double duty as the Deputy there for 30 years,” he says. a junior and amateur at the Commanding Officer and In four rounds of CISM regional, provincial, and na- Deputy Joint Engineer at Joint play, he scored 71, 73, 76, tional levels. After joining the Task Force Pacific Headquar- 71 respectively, leaving him military in 1980, he played ters. with a score of three-over-par military golf, making the na- “I couldn’t have written (291), two strokes behind the tional team 11 times in 12 this finish any better. I wanted tournament leader, and locked attempts spanning a 19-year it to play out this way – in in a four-way tie for second period. Canada, at my home course, with three American golfers. Since golf was elevated in front of family and friends, Maj Jensen was awarded to World Championships sta- with personal and team suc- the gold medal in the senior tus in 2003 he has travelled to cess. It’s going to be difficult men’s (over 40) category. The Pakistan, Ireland, and South to leave the program, but there three remaining players had to CDS takes in the Labour Day Classic in Regina
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17 Wing Fall Fair thank you Groupe des femmes francophones A big thank you to all of the 17 Wing and 1 Canadian Air Division Le groupe des femmes francophones est un groupe qui se rencontre military and civilian personnel for your work on this year’s event. une ou deux fois par mois pour discuter en français. Nous organi- Your efforts contributed to the success of this event and to the fun sons des soupers, des activités, des ateliers et même des sessions experienced by the participants. d’informations sur différents sujets en français. Joignez-vous à A special thank you to all of the volunteers: the Fall Fair committee nous, vous ne le regretterez pas. and most importantly the fantastic MFRC volunteers. You are what make this yearly event the success that it is. It could not be done Programmation automne 2008 : without you. See you next year. 27 septembre 2008 : Atelier de tricot, confection d’un joli petit fou- Services en français lard Supporting our troops 13 octobre 2008 : Randonnée équestre CPEF de l’école Roméo-Dallaire Programmation d’automne 16 octobre 2008 : Soirée d’informations sur la prévention des in- The staff of the X-Ray Dept at St Boniface Hospital celebrate fections Jouer dans le gymnase en famille every Friday by wearing red in support of two moms whose sons 3 novembre 2008 : Atelier de méditation Venez jouer en famille dans le gymnase de l’école Roméo-Dallaire. just returned from Afghanistan. 15 novembre 2008 : Brunch et fabrication de cartes de Noël Le programme aura lieu tous les mercredis soirs à 19h00 et ce, à 4 décembre 2008 : Réveillon de Noël partir du 1er octobre 2008. Vous devez téléphoner au CPEF pour vous inscrire. Mom’s Night Out Pour plus d’informations ou pour vous inscrire à l’une des activités Do you need a night with some fun, food and friends? mentionnées ci-dessus, contactez Candide Lefebvre au 833-2500 Join us at the MFRC once a month for some chit chat with other poste 4515. Toi, Moi et la Mère l’Oie mom’s and NO KIDS!!! Each month we will have a different theme Venez apprendre des chansons et des comptines françaises avec vos and activity. Come sit and relax for the evening. Registration is re- enfants. Le programme débutera mardi le 7 octobre 2008 au CPEF quired. MFRC, 102 Comet St. 6:30-9:30pm de l’école Roméo-Dallaire. L’atelier aura lieu tous les mardis mat- October 14- Asian theme potluck ins de 10h00 à 11h00 pour une durée de 10 semaines. Une petite November 12- Appetizers and games collation sera fournie pour vous et vos enfants. Inscrivez-vous dès December 9 – Holiday movie and snacks maintenant. New and Expectant Parents’ Group À venir… If you are expecting a baby or have a new baby (under 18 months), join us on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. On Le CPEF offrira d’autres programmes en français pour les familles the second Wednesday, a Public Health Nurse will be available francophones ou exogames. to weigh your baby and answer any questions you may have. Téléphonez au CPEF pour avoir plus d’informations sur les pro- Drop-in, meet new parents, share ideas and visit awhile. grammes suivants: MFRC, 102 Comet St. 10am - noon • Viens rencontrer d’autres bébés • Le retour de la cigogne (Unique au Manitoba, pour les femmes Where’s Soldier Bear? enceintes qui ont déjà un ou plusieurs enfants) Definition of deployment Like a newcomer posted into Winnipeg the MFRC’s Soldier Bear • Mini-francophone Throughout their careers Canadian Forces personnel are required is exploring 17 Wing. Starting in September we will be publish- • Jouer en français to serve time away from their families for a variety of reasons for ing photos of Soldier Bear at various locations around 17 Wing in • Etc. varying lengths of time. The Winnipeg MFRC recognizes a De- the Vox Air. If you think you know where Soldier Bear had his Centre de la petite enfance et de la famille (CPEF) de l’école Ro- ployment as “any separation faced by a military family due to op- picture taken stop by the MFRC to fill out a ballot. Soldier Bear méo-Dallaire– 831-1060 erations and exercises both domestic and abroad, and for periods will be pictured in the following editions of the Vox Air; Septem- of temporary duty associated with military courses.” This includes ber 24, October 8 & 22, November 5 & 19, December 3 & 17. Support the MFRC through GCWCC families experiencing Imposed Restriction. Draws for your chance to win your very own Soldier Bear will be What can we do for you? held on October 1, October 29, November 26 and December 23. Did you know the Winnipeg Military Family Resource Centre The Winnipeg MFRC recognizes the significant physical and emo- A grand prize draw for the chance to win a $100 gift certificate to (WMFRC) is a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) registered not-for- tional demands placed on military families as a result of short and the Keg will be held on December 23. Each person is eligible to profit charity and is GCWCC contribution eligible? long-term separations, and together with 17 Wing, 1 Canadian Air enter twice a month and it is possible to win more than once. If you would like to donate to the WMFRC, please select box “C” Division and national military authorities provide a number of ser- (Other Canadian Registered Charities) on the GCWCC Gift Form vices designed to assist those who are coping with separation for The law of the garbage truck given to you by your Canvasser/Unit Rep. whatever reason. The Winnipeg MFRC will contact members and The CRA BN/Registration number required for supporting the their families for a separation of at least 30 days or more to provide This story comes from Thomas McKee in the Volunteer Power WMFRC is information on the services and activities we can provide. A fam- News monthly newsletter. Winnipeg Military Family Resource Centre ily experiencing a shorter separation is always welcome to access Every once in a while, I get an unsolicited email from someone that 133105536RR0001 activities while their loved one is gone. is worth keeping or passing along. We thank you for your support! How does it happen? One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. As we The military member must fill out a Family Separation & Reunion were driving, a car jumped out of a parking space right in front of Fall Newcomer Activities Family Contact Form here at the MFRC. The family information is us. My taxi driver slammed on his breaks, skidded and missed the not shared with any outside agencies, but kept confidential within other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his A Maze in Corn the MFRC. It is important to remember that a Contact Form is also head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 1100 – 1400 hrs required if the military member is going on a course for over 30 and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was friendly. So I asked, Located just 10 minutes south of the Perimeter Highway on St days and your family should be aware that there are services they “Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and Mary’s Road A Maze in Corn is a great Fall, family activity. Work can access during that timeframe. sent us to the hospital!” up a great appetite for lunch by trying to find your way through the This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, “The Law corn maze, then join us for a wiener and marshmallow roast, fol- of the Garbage Truck.” lowed by a visit to the petting zoo, hay bale mountain and last but Yellow Ribbon Gala He exlained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run not least a hay ride. This year’s Yellow Ribbon Gala is being around full of garbage, full of frustration, anger, and disappoint- The cost per person is: held on February 21, 2009 at the Delta ment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it $9.50 for anyone 13 years and older Hotel. Tickets for this popular eve- and sometimes they’ll dump it on you. Don’t take it person- $7.50 for anyone 4-12 years old ning will go on sale November 3, ally! Just smile, wave, wish them well and move on. Don’t take 3 and under are free 2008. Cost is $85. A charitable tax their garbage and spread it to other people at work, home, or on the Lunch will be provided by the MFRC. Register and pay by Sep- receipt is issued for a portion of street. The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage tember 19, 2008 at the MFRC. This event is rain or shine and is the ticket cost. trucks take over their day. Life is 10 per cent what you make it and meant for families posted into Winnipeg within the past year. 90 per cent how you take it. www.mfrc.mb.ca MILITARY FAMILIES: STRENGTH BEHIND THE UNIFORM 14 Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 24 September 2008
Would you like to become Christian? In memoriam Would you like to become Roman Catholic? Sergeant Prescott Shipway RCIA means Rite of Christian Initiation On September 7, 2008 Manitoba. Sgt Prescott Shipway was Our thoughts are with for Adults. killed after his armoured ve- the family and friends of Sgt It is a special time for anyone willing to hicle struck an improvised Shipway during this difficult discover more about God, humanity, explosive device during a time. We will be focusing security patrol in Panjwayii our efforts on providing the community, church – just to name a few District at approximately best possible support to the topics. 12:30 p.m., Kandahar time. family and colleagues of RICA can help you to make an impor- Sgt Prescott Shipway our brother-in-arms as we was an infantryman with the continue in our mission to tant decision in your life or to bring back Second Battalion, Princess bring security and stability beautiful memories about your beliefs. Patricia’s Canadian Light to the people of Kandahar Infantry based in Shilo, province. For more information contact Major Luc Racine Padre Lance Magdziak Maj Luc Racine, a Ca- Mali and senior staff mem- nadian Forces member serv- ber at the Bamako Peace- 833-2500 extension 5272 ing with the Military Train- keeping School, a military ing Assistance Programme training center designed to (MTAP) training initiative support peace operations in Bamako, Mali, lost his and capacity building in life in a non-combat-related Western Africa. On your mark, get set.... GROW! incident on September 9. The thoughts and prayers The GCWCC 30-day beard growing competition runs from Maj Racine, of the Royal of the Department of Na- 22e Régiment, Valcartier, tional Defence go out to the September 25 to October 24. Quebec, was a member of family and friends of Maj Register and pledge $15 to your the Embassy of Canada in Racine. respective Unit/Sqn Snr Supr or delgate’s office by September 25.
Competition categories: Good best/fullest beard Bad most futile attempt Together in Church Ugly scraggliest Catholic Protestant Each winner will receive their bearded picture (framed certificate) Chaplains Chaplains and bragging rights for this most worthy cause. Padre Lance Magdziak Chaplain Bonnie Mason GCWCC - “Be a star in someone’s life!” Roman Catholic Office 833-2500 ext 5272 (Presbyterian) Office 833-2500 ext 5417 http://17wing.winnipeg.mil.ca/wadmin/gcwcc/ Padre Joe Johns Padre Bob Granholm Roman Catholic Office 833-2500 ext 5785 (Mennonite Brethren) Office 833-2500 ext 4885 Administrative Assistant Padre Ken MacRae Carol Cochrane Office 833-2500 ext. 5087 (Presbyterian) Office 833-2500 ext 5349 Masses (English only) Padre Gord Mintz Sunday 1100 hrs (Anglican) Office 833-2500 ext 5349
Religious Education classes are available to all stu- Padre David Stewart dents from Preschool to Grade 6. Please call the office (Presbyterian) Office 833-2500 ext 4277 for information. Padre Curtis Duclos (Baptist) Confessions The sacrament of reconciliation is Det Dundurn Office (306) 492-2135 ext 4299 offered 20 minutes before mass and by appointment. Contact the chaplain's office. Administrative Assistant Baptisms We recommend that you contact the chap- Carol Cochrane Office 833-2500 ext. 5087 lain’s office for an appointment prior to the birth of your child. Sunday Services (English Only) 0900 hrs Weddings -Marriages Contact the chaplain at least Sunday School is held during the service for children six months in advance. A marriage-preparation course ages 3 to 12, except on the last Sunday of each month. is a requirement. Childcare is provided on an as-required basis for chil- dren under 3 years of age. Catholic Women’s League meets in the Chapel Annex the third Monday of each month at 1830hrs. Marriages Six months’ notice is required for mar- riages, as counselling is necessary to prepare couples for Christian marriage. A Marriage preparation course is also required.
Baptisms The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is available by contacting a chaplain. Time is required to give suf- ficient instruction about the meaning of baptism.
Protestant Chapel Guild meets the first Sunday of the month at 1800 hrs in the Chapel Annex. All women are welcome.
Food Bank Other Phone Numbers: The Food Bank is a joint undertaking by both Catholic For your convenience, a phone number has been set up to and Protestant congregations. Please help by giving any provide callers with info on service times and contact food you can spare. The donation box is located at the with the chaplain of your choice. Phone 833-2500 ext. rear of the chapel. 6800 and follow the prompts. Those with access to the DIN visit the chaplains' Web Site at http://17wing. Emergency Chaplain winnipeg.mil.ca/main, then click on 'Services. After normal working hours, the Emergency Chaplain can be reached through WOps Duty Centre, 833-2700. Interfaith Prayer Room Rm 305 in Bldg 62 is avail during reg working hrs for private prayer or meditation, or for small groups to worship in the manner of their faith. Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 24 September 2008 15
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