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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. 2 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. We OFFICE HOURS CONTACT Voxair is 26 September. most successful workplace hope that you will choose charitable campaign in all Monday to Thursday, Ad Sales/Main Office Submissions/Reporter to be a star in someone’s 0830 -1600 hrs 204.833.2500 ext 4120 204.833.2500 ext 6976 of Canada — something Accounting [email protected] life by pledging your sup- 204.833.2500 ext 4121 +VOXAIR@PersSvcs@Winnipeg in which we can all take port. VOXAIR STAFF pride. Thank you in advance Why should I give? The LCol L. Brodeur Andrea Estensen Traci Wright for your involvement. Editor-In-Chief Production Coordinator/ Proofreading Layout GCWCC is important to 204 833-2500 ext 5281 Jim Holland For more information Rick Harris Misra Yakut Advertising Sales our community — and to Managing Editor Accounting 204 832-0115 on how to support the 17 204 833-2500 ext 4299 Beverlee Cooke Printed By each and every one of us. Journalist/Photographer The Daily Graphic Wing GCWCC, please Maureen Walls 1.204.857.3427 Our gifts are put to Office Supervisor visit the website at http:// Sales Manager work here in Winnipeg, 17wing.winnipeg.mil.ca/ where we live and work. Visit Us Online: www.voxair.ca wadmin/gcwcc/index.htm VOXAIR is the unofficial Service newspaper of 17 Wing Winnipeg and is published every two weeks under the authority of the Wing Commander, Col S.A. Howden. Opinions and views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Editor, the Wing Commander or the Department of National Defence. The Editor reserves the right to edit or reject any editorial or advertising material. We will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any advertiser or third party resulting from the failure of Find out what PSP has to offer! an advertisement to appear in any of our editions or from any error or omission in any advertisement which is published. 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Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 24 September 2008 3 Royal Winnipeg Rifles celebrate 125 years of service By Cpl Bill Gomm 38 CBG Public Affairs ple attended the dinner that evening. he Royal Winnipeg When asked how the TRifles (R Wpg Rif) cel- anniversary went; Lieuten- ebrated their 125th anniver- ant Colonel Tim McManus, sary during a gala weekend Commanding Officer of the 5 to 7 September. R Wpg Rif, had this to say; Veterans, serving sol- “Very well, I’m very diers and regimental family pleased with the perfor- attended the event. This in- mance of all the soldiers and cluded a meet and greet on with all the activities than Friday evening, a pancake went on and my staff, who breakfast, Freedom of the did an awesome, awesome City parade, band concert job.” and gala dinner on Saturday The following day the and a church parade and lun- Regiment arrived at their cheon on Sunday. regimental church, St John’s “On Friday night I ran Cathedral for the church pa- into a fellow who I was rade. a cadet with in Dundurn “We’re delighted to have in 1958,” said Chief War- members of The Royal Win- rant Officer (retired) Gerry nipeg Rifles,” said The Very Woodman who was part of Rev Osborne. Photos: Cpl Bill Gomm the organizing committee.

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