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THIS WEDNESDAY! • CELEBRATING 76 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS • Your South Island Real Estate Experts BABCOCK Volume 64 Number 35 | September 3, 2019 BLUES VS SENIOR TRITONS newspaper.comnewwssppaaperr..com MARPAC NEWS CFB Esquimalt, Victoria, B.C. 1215 BBQ • 1250 OPENING CEREMONY LookoutNewspaperNavyNews @Lookout_news LookoutNavyNewsLooLoL koukoouutNttNaNaNavyNvvyyNyNewsew 250-474-4800250-474-4800 1300 PUCK DROP www.southislandhometeam.comwww.southislandhometeam.coc m Day Sail WITH HMCS CALGARY Ordinary Seaman Kyle Barrie, a Marine Technician onboard HMCS Calgary, helps a participant of the “This is You” day sail handle a fire hose. Read the full story on page 2. Photo by LS David Gariepy, MARPAC Imaging Service We proudly serve thetthhe EachEach beerbeer helpshelps a veteran! Canadian Forces Communitymunmunniititytyty Black Hops is run by PROVIDING TRAINING IN: veterans, for veterans. 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Déry meet today love their job, love compartments below deck. the voice of Calgary,” said Lt(N) proceedings as a role model to girls MARPAC PA Office their country, love what they do,” Sonar made a quick appearance Bayne. “Getting to showcase what and young women. said Cdr Jonathan Kouwenberg, to dispense high fives to children we do in the navy, especially for “It was an opportunity to expose High speed turns, fighting fires, Commanding Officer of Calgary. and help in some of the tour the ‘This is you’ foundation, that a lot of women to different kinds the Royal Canadian Navy mascot The ship departed North displays. really hit home, as one of the of jobs and roles they can hold on Sonar, a Cyclone buzzing past and Vancouver early Saturday morn- After lunch and some ice cream, senior female leaders on the ship.” a ship,” said Lt(N) Bayne. “Roles ice cream, could you ask for more? ing and headed for Howe Sound guests were treated to a Cyclone Lt(N) Bayne joined the navy they might fill in the future.” HMCS Calgary pulled all as the nearly 200 guests were split helicopter from 443 Maritime through her high school sports For Cdr Kouwenberg, the day the stops last weekend to show into smaller groups to explore all Helicopter Squadron demonstrat- program; she spoke to coaches sail was about creating connections girls and women from Achieve aspects of life at sea. On the flight ing its aerial prowess, followed by at the Royal Military College between sailors and the public. Anything Foundation’s Operation deck, guests donned bunker gear Calgary performing a man over- when her high school played in “It’s funny; you join the navy This is You, and a host of VIPs and watched mock firefighting hot board exercise to highlight the a basketball tournament at the thinking that you’ll get to drive from the City of Vancouver, every- door procedures. warship’s maneuverability. college. Her athleticism has ships, shoot guns and travel the thing that the navy has to offer. In the hangar, members of the Throughout it all, the ship’s pro- continued into her career, playing world, but what it ends up coming “Sails like this are about aware- ship’s Naval Boarding Party fielded gram was narrated by one voice, on numerous Canadian Armed back to is people and relation- ness, about why a navy is impor- questions in full gear, while other that of Lt(N) Samantha Bayne, Forces teams in basketball and ships,” he said to the crowd before tant, about why Canada is a groups were shown the ship’s Calgary’s Underwater Warfare volleyball. This and her senior role they departed Calgary. “Today maritime nation, but most impor- multiple weapons systems on the Officer. in the operations room made her was all about building those tantly about why the sailors you upper decks, or the engineering “It was a great experience being the natural choice to MC the relationships.” Photo by SLt M.X. 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Photos by Peter Mallett, Lookout Dan Murphy, RAdm (Ret’d) Lawyer with a Military Perspective Nurse’s quick action earns recognition 250.589.4571 *ULHYDQFHV6HUYLFH'LVFLSOLQH1RWDU\ Peter Mallett 3HQVLRQ$SSHDO&ULPLQDO'HIHQFH*HQHUDO3UDFWLFH Staff Writer somebody just fell down, so I GDQPXUSK\#GLQQLQJKXQWHUFRPZZZGDQPXUSK\FD immediately stepped up and A nurse from the base hos- assisted her.” pital has been recognized by Following the ceremony the Navy League of Canada Walker said she was “sur- for her quick thinking in prised and humbled” to be providing emergency medi- recognized with an award cal assistance to a Canadian and noted that assisting the Armed Forces member. victim would have been a Deborah Walker, a natural reaction of anyone Primary Care nurse with first aid training. Web Tech & Digital Marketing The gathering at the with Canadian Forces Graphic Design & Branding Fundamentals Health Services Pacific’s Wardroom meeting Integrated Health Team 3, viewed her actions in a dif- Full-time semesters Spring, Fall, and Winter was recognized for her off- ferent light, giving Walker a duty medical support at this thunderous round of applause Part-time, and accelerated formats start anytime year’s annual general meeting of the example of the selflessness and dedi- following the presentation. Navy League of Canada in Ottawa cation” of employees at the base who In their praise of Walker, Capt(N) Upgrade your tech and/or business skills with custom in April. truly live up to the motto of CFB Sader also presented her with an one-on-one, or group training A woman that required assistance Esquimalt ‘Portare per Omnia’ or Outstanding Achievement coin, while was taking part in the awards cer- ‘Support for All.’ Waterman presented her with a emony at the Bytown Mess when “We could not fulfill this, our mis- National President’s Coin. she fell to the ground. Walker imme- sion, without individuals such as The Navy League of Canada was diately emerged from the crowd to Deborah Walker who, in ordinary sit- established in 1895 to promote an assist. uations, rise to become extraordinary interest in maritime affairs and lobby In an Aug. 23 meeting of the Navy individuals,” said Capt(N) Sader. the Canadian government for its own League of Canada at Esquimalt’s Walker was attending the April independent Naval Service. Today, the Wardroom, Walker was recognized meeting with her husband Dave Yates, non-profit has representatives in over for her efforts with a National who is a member and past President 260 communities across the country Presidents’ Appreciation Award. Base of the Navy League. Walker didn’t and provides support to youth orga- Commander, Captain (Navy) Sam realize the individual had fainted until nizations such as the Navy League Sader, and Navy League of Canada her husband pointed it out. Sea Cadets and Royal Canadian Navy President Matt Waterman presented “Dave and I were watching the Cadets with scholarships and bursa- 250.298.5059 | [email protected] the award. Capt(N) Sader described presentations and I couldn’t see very ries. For more information about the QCollege.com Walker’s efforts as a “tremendous well from our seats because I am Navy League of Canada visit their short,” said Walker. “My husband said website: https://navyleague.ca FREE Food and THIS BABCOCK SENIOR Drinks! FREE Door WEDNESDAY! BLUES VS TRITONS Priz es ! And Join the fun at centre ice for a charity hockey game hosted by a Good Ol’ Babcock to support the Military Family Resource Centre. YOU’RE Hockey Game! 1215 BBQqOPENING CEREMONY q PUCK DROP INVITED! 4 • LOOKOUT CELEBRATING 76 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS September 3, 2019 ofOPINION WHO WE ARE WHATmatters SAY WE MANAGING EDITOR Melissa Atkinson 250-363-3372 MESSAGE FROM CDS [email protected] STAFF WRITERS Peter Mallett 250-363-3130 Hateful conduct will not be tolerated [email protected] PRODUCTION On Thursday, Aug.