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he Chief of the sion remains conditions-based. the year. You can visit the Defence Staff and I understand this is frustrating National Defence COVID-19 the Deputy Minister for some; however, once we Emergency Charity Campaign provided updates are in a position to accurately for more information and to lastT week regarding our cur- determine when this will be donate (www.canada.ca/en/ rent priorities. Both stressed possible, you will be informed. department-national-defence/ that, although many are begin- In the meantime, continue to campaigns/covid-19/national- ning to talk about returning stay focused on our current defence-covid-19-emergency- to work and reopening the priorities of being ready to charity-campaign.html.) economy, our current guid- support by staying home and Last week we recognized ance is to continue to remain staying healthy. Mental Health Awareness focused on physical distancing In response to the unprec- Week under the Canadian and flattening the curve in our edented circumstances cur- Mental Health Association’s communities. rently facing Canadians, theme, Let’s #GetReal about I know some members of the Government of Canada how we really feel. It has been our Defence Team are anxious announced last week that it a challenging few months for to get back to a regular routine has launched an Emergency all Canadians and now, more and I assure you, when the Charity Campaign to give pub- than ever, it is important to time is right, we will be pre- lic servants a way to support be open and honest about pared to gradually and respon- those impacted by COVID-19 mental health issues and the sibly return members to their within their communities. challenges many of us face work sites. CFB Esquimalt has always on a daily basis. In our physi- I continue to liaise closely been a proud supporter of cally distanced reality, it is with labour leadership and our local community, whether important to continue to con- unit command teams to design through our yearly National nect with friends and loved Resumption of Work plans Defence Workplace Charitable ones virtually and to access that are practical, safe, and Campaign (NDWCC) or the the mental health resources in line with provincial and numerous volunteer initiatives when needed. More informa- distancing protocols, everyone In closing, I’d like to thank national policy. Our priority and charities our members tion on Mental Health Week, is invited to take part in a vir- every member of CFB remains ensuring the health support. In this challenging including some great tips and tual run this year completing Esquimalt for your hard work and safety of our members, time, I encourage those who articles, is available through either 5km or 10km runs dur- and dedication, whether their families, and our com- are able to consider support- the Canadian Mental Health ing the week of June 13-21. you’ve been working on-site, munities and we are focused ing this important campaign Association. Visit the www.navyrunesqui- working from home, or keep- on increasing our stocks of as we work to help make a A great way to improve malt.com for details. ing safe at home. The actions PPE, hand sanitizer, and pro- difference for those in need. overall physical and men- I am also pleased to confirm you have taken, since we tective health measure. For those wishing to give, our tal health is to stay active. that Victoria will be one of shifted to critical core services I assure you that, when the workplace name is DND-CAF Many have been following the the locations for the Canadian in March, have been instru- time comes, these plans will – CFB Esquimalt. You can pro- online PSP workouts (www. Forces Snowbird’s Operation mental in ensuring the overall provide clear expectations vide either your home address facebook.com/pspesquimalt- Inspiration, a cross-country health of our team and our for safety procedures and or the Base address (PO Box naden) which is a great option tour to salute Canadians doing community. your chain of command will 17000 Station Forces, Victoria for maintaining your physical their part to fight the spread Stay focused. Stay healthy. be well equipped to provide BC, V9A 7N2) to ensure your activity at home. of COVID-19. Specific details Stay ready to support. Let’s guidance and support as we funds are directed to our In addition, we’ve just on the date and time the keep crushing the curve! adjust to our new normal. At local community. The money announced that our annual Snowbirds will be flying over Yours Aye, this time, it is not possible to raised through this campaign Navy Run is going virtual! In Victoria will be shared on our S. Sader provide a date for when busi- will be included in our 2020 the spirit of maintaining fit- social media pages as soon as Captain (N) ness will resume as this deci- NDWCC total at the end of ness while following physical they become available. Commander
watch for Snowbirds flyby salute this week Peter Mallett our country fights the COVID-19 on hospitals and residential areas. Lookout Staff pandemic. Flyovers occur at an elevation of “We’ve been asked to do what no lower than 500 feet above all Victoria residents should look we do best, inspire Canadians,” obstacles. to the skies later this week for said LCol French. “We want When the squadron makes it the Canadian Forces Snowbirds to Canadians to know that we’re in to the West Coast they will have appear as part of their nationwide this with you.” Captain Logan Reid of Victoria COVID-19 salute to Canadians. He noted the squadron’s piloting Snowbird 8. Members of the Royal Canadian thoughts are also with Canada’s Those interested in watching the Air Force (RCAF) 431 Air maritime helicopter community flight are encouraged to observe Demonstration Squadron are and the Royal Canadian Navy the flyovers from the safety of their currently in the midst of their after their recent loss of crew at home, and refrain from travelling cross-country mission dubbed sea off the coast of Greece. to see flyovers in order to maintain Operation Inspiration. Operation Inspiration kicked off physical distancing practices. Exact times and flight locations in the skies over Nova Scotia, New Flight times are updated 24 to are up in air due to the unpredict- Brunswick, and P.E.I. on May 2. 48 hours in advance. For updates ability of weather and flying con- Since then, the tour has gradually on the tour and a full itinerary ditions this time of year. made its way west with Snowbird of their B.C. flight path go to Their fly past operation is a pilots flying their nine-plane for- the Snowbirds Facebook Page salute to front-line healthcare mation of bright red CT-114 jets https://www.facebook.com/ workers, first responders, essen- over major cities and population CFSnowbirdsFC/?ref=br_rs or on tial workers, and all of Canada as centres, with a specific emphasis their Twitter feed @cfsnowbirds. May 11, 2020 LOOKOUT • 3
Sub-Lieutenant Matthew Pyke
STATEMENT FROM NEXT OF KIN
ub-Lieutenant Matthew Pyke, our When we think of Matthew, we recall beloved son of only 34, was lost in the the poem Remember Me: Ionian Sea on the 29th of April 2020, in the crash of HMCS Fredericton’s CH-148 Don’t remember me with sadness, S Don’t remember me with tears, Cyclone. He passed away doing what he felt he was born Remember all the laughter, to do – serve others. We’ve shared throughout the years. Matthew was a proud member of the Royal Now I am contented Canadian Navy, and a patriotic Canadian. He fell That my life it was worthwhile, in the line of duty for his nation, a finality which Knowing that I passed along the way deeply aligned with his ethos of honour, and I made somebody smile. helping others before self. When you are walking down the street, Matthew was not just a son, brother and And you’ve got me on your mind, fiancé, he was a community leader, and a loyal I’m walking in your footsteps Bluenoser. His roots in his Nova Scotia neighbor- Only half a step behind. hood ran deep, so deep, that Matthew, through- So please don’t be unhappy out his entire life, was pulled by his sense of duty Just because I’m out of sight, Remember that I’m with you SLt Matthew Pyke with his fiance. which drove him to set his goals. Whether he Photo Courtesy the Pyke Family was protecting his hometown in Rawdon, Nova Each morning, noon and night. Scotia, as a volunteer firefighter, or while in ser- vice in the Royal Canadian Navy, Matthew was We would like to express our most sincere con- happiest when he knew he was contributing to dolences to the families of Sub-Lieutenant Abbigail something greater than himself. Cowbrough, Captain Brenden Ian MacDonald, A true Maritimer, Matthew led with his heart Captain Kevin Hagen, Captain Maxime Miron- on his sleeve, and was always ready to help. And Morin, and Master Corporal Matthew Cousins. Our as East- Coasters are known for, he loved a good hearts are eternally tied to the families who share the time. His easy-going nature and happiness were scar we shall all forever carry. his most infectious gifts. He had a laugh which Though we know he is not coming home, we will could light up any room, and a sharp sense of carry the light of his memory within us. Go lightly, humour. He was continually on the lookout for fair son, and do not worry for us. We know we’ll hear his friends and family, and could make the best your laughter from above. Fair winds and following of most any situation. seas, our beloved sailor. We have the watch.
A pillow with headdress representing a missing crew of a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter is carried from a CC-177 Globemaster during a repatriation ceremony at 8 Wing, CFB Members from the local community gather along the Highway of Heroes to Trenton, on May 6. pay their respects to the six fallen military members. Photo by Private Natasha Punt Photo by MCpl Jennifer Kusche, 8 Wing Imaging Trenton 4 • LOOKOUT May 11, 2020 OPINION of WHO WE ARE WHAT SAY YOU
MANAGING EDITOR Melissa Atkinson 250-363-3372 matters [email protected] Sailor “Bights” is a featurette series to highlight sailors Sailor Bights currently embarked in HMCS Nanaimo off Vancouver Island. STAFF WRITERS Peter Mallett 250-363-3130 [email protected] Lieutenant Commander Dave Schmidt, Executive Officer, HMCS Nanaimo PRODUCTION Teresa Laird 250-363-8033 “I love being at sea and doing the “It’s certainly something I’m circuit. When I was in Ontario I [email protected] business of being at sea.” passionate about. Right now I’m did a lot of recreational canoeing, Bill Cochrane 250-363-8033 That, in a nutshell, is LCdr designing a canoe. I’m a competitive which is where I fell in love with [email protected] Schmidt. When he’s not on the paddler and I can’t find the boat I the traditional Canadian canoe water as part of his job as Executive need so I’m building it myself.” again. That’s what I’m missing out ACCOUNTS/CLASSIFIEDS/RECEPTION Officer of HMCS Nanaimo, he’s He has been paddling since the here. I want to do some ultra- 250-363-3372 paddling. Even when he’s already age of four, and paddling competi- endurance races, particularly one SALES REPRESENTATIVES on the water as part of Nanaimo’s tively since 2010. up in the Yukon, so I need a boat Ivan Groth 250-363-3133 current mission, LCdr Schmidt is “I’ve been through the dragon that’s capable of that, and that’s [email protected] thinking about boats. boat circuit and the outrigger canoe gotten me into building.” Joshua Buck 250-363-8602 [email protected]
EDITORIAL ADVISORS Ordinary Seaman Jesse Roberts, Boatswain, HMCS Nanaimo Capt Jenn Jackson 250-363-4006 OS Roberts might be the young- development, drive, energy, we’d be as Boat Coxswain. She’s also push- Katelyn Moores 250-363-7060 est person on the boat, but she is a the better for it.” ing herself to complete her QL4 Published each Monday, under the authority force to be reckoned with. OS Roberts only joined the Royal package requirements as quickly as of Capt(N) Sam Sader, Base Commander. “She’s probably one of the most Canadian Navy a couple years ago, she can. Le LOOKOUT est publié tous les lundi, sous impressive young sailors I have but she pushes herself every day to “I guess from my perspective, the l’égide du Capt(N) Sam Sader, Commandant seen, ever,” says Commander Jason perform to expectations that greatly more I push to get qualifications on de la Base. Bergen, Commanding Officer of exceed her rank. Her drive, coupled this class of ship, the more likely I HMCS Nanaimo. “She doesn’t stop. with her competence, means that am to sail, and the more opportuni- The editor reserves the right to edit, abridge or reject copy or advertising to adhere to If we had more people with an she is quite often given opportuni- ties I’ll get. In general, the more I policy as outlined in PSP Policy Manual. ounce of what she has in terms of ties to lead tasks normally reserved learn the more I know, which will Views and opinions expressed are not nec- professional curiosity, professional for members of a higher rank, such only help my career in the long run.” essarily those of the Department of National Defence. Le Rédacteur se réserve le droit de modifier, de condenser ou de rejeter les articles, Commander Jason Bergen, Commanding Officer, HMCS Nanaimo photographies, ou annonces plublicitaires pour adhérer Manuel des politiques des PSP. For anyone who hasn’t set foot on where before there were seven of tunities here that they wouldn’t Les opinions et annonces exprimées dans le an Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel you [of the same rank and trade], always see on the bigger ships,” says journal ne réflètent pas nécéssairement le point de vue du MDN. (MCDV), they’re in for a surprise. now suddenly there’s just one of Cdr Bergen. “What I love about The minor warships are unique plat- you, and you can’t hide,” he says. the small ship, the MCDV, is that forms that offer a training, con- MCDV crews are much smaller as commanding officer, I see these fidence building, and tight-knit than the frigates, therefore there’s people every day. We stand in the sailing experience quite unlike the more opportunity to punch above same steam line, and I can walk the frigates, according to Commander your weight and operate at a level ship’s 180 feet and see everybody. Jason Bergen, Commanding Officer higher than rank would normally I get to know everybody because of Nanaimo. dictate. there’s only 40 people on board. Circulation - 3,550 “If people come from larger ships, “People are given leadership oppor- We’re all the Nanaimo family.” plus 300 pdf downloads per week
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CFAV Glendale assists HMCS Calgary as it comes alongside CFB Esquimalt for storing and refueling during a Task Group Exercise. Photo by Cpl Jay Naples, MARPAC Imaging Service The gates may be closed, but business continues Auxiliary Fleet supports busy operational schedule
Katelyn Moores tions and control, support Currently, they are resources. During the the YRG 61 barge and, separating crews into two Base Public Affairs to Royal Canadian Navy focused on providing sup- TGEX, the Auxiliary Fleet depending on the berth- watches to preserve capa- (RCN) operations, marine port to Pacific Fleet ships primarily assisted with ship ing, our jetty services team bility if one team falls ill. For nearly two months, environmental protection, deployed off the coast of departures and arrivals will assist with brow stand “Keeping the environ- CFB Esquimalt has been and emergency response southern Vancouver Island. alongside for fuelling or placement.” ments clean is extremely reduced to critical core with Canadian Forces They are currently at sea stores replenishment. Regardless of operational important, especially services in response to the Auxiliary Vessel (CFAV) for the foreseeable future, This can require 32 tempo, CFAV Firebrand within the confines of small COVID-19 pandemic. Firebrand. protected from exposure on-site personnel on busy remains manned 24/7 to tug boats and yard craft,” Although the Base has “RCN ships in Esquimalt to the virus and prepared operational days, to 10 provide emergency harbour said Climenhaga. “Regular been closed to the public, Harbour are often assisted to respond to any poten- personnel on days with a services, which requires cleaning and sanitizing there is still a tremendous in one way or another tial requests for assistance lower demand. a crew of three for each routines have been imple- amount of work taking by the Auxiliary Fleet,” from the Government of "Depending on the 12-hour shift, and Harbour mented and crew members place every day to ensure explained Jeff Climenhaga, Canada. weather conditions, gener- Operations is available daily physical distance whenever continued support to oper- Auxiliary Fleet Manager. Part of the at-sea ally frigates will use one to support harbour move- possible.” ations and required services. “This could include the work was a Task Group or two tugs and poten- ments and effect harbour For those not required on- One of the many Base provision of tugs and har- Exercise with HMC Ships tially embark a harbour control. site, including most man- units that has remained bour pilots for Canadian Calgary, Regina, Brandon, pilot to assist with the In order to keep those agement and administration busy delivering that sup- Fleet Pacific ships, brows Nanaimo and Whitehorse, alongside or departure,” working on-site safe dur- staff, remote work options port is the Auxiliary Fleet and brow stands, oil con- as well as three Orca-class said Climenhaga. “The ing the pandemic, the are being embraced in an of tug boats and barges, tainment booms, and assis- training vessels. Sustaining Auxiliary Fleet has also Auxiliary Fleet has adopted effort to help flatten the whose critical core services tance with spill response if a Task Group of this provided oily wastewa- safety procedures, includ- curve, while still ensuring include harbour opera- required.” size required significant ter removal services with ing increased sanitation and critical business continues.
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Patrolling the Straits and Narrows: how HMCS Nanaimo is ready to help
Lt Chelsea Dubeau stand the pattern of life, see ciate it when we launch the Public Affairs Officer what's just the normal tug boats and go up to them and tow, fishing vessels, and and say, 'Hey how's it going? It's around 10:15 a.m. on Canadians out here sailing, Everything okay?' Because a chilly morning at sea, day versus stuff that's out of the we're in some remote areas, seven for HMCS Nanaimo ordinary. So you have to people don't see other peo- since rejoining Task Group establish that baseline first, ple unless we come around. Exercise (TGEX) 20-01 fol- which is what the task group It's nice to see a friendly lowing a week of rest. has been doing." face." At around this time most Besides establishing what's While the patrols take up days, depending on the ship’s out of the ordinary, the an important part of the position, the pipe is made patrols are also treated to daily flex, they are but one to close up boats' crews and sights that feel distinctly piece of the overall mission, lowers in preparation to extraordinary. Black bears which is to stay ready to launch the RHIB. foraging for food, seals lan- help. The sweep deck is a hive guishing on the beach, and, Readiness covers all man- of activity as the key play- probably the most spectacu- ner of activities and includes ers step into their roles. The lar, Orcas breeching in the daily lectures, drills, and boat coxswain delivers her distance. demonstrations that take brief to the boat crew. The The RHIB's engine is place to help the crew main- Officer of the Watch flips immediately cut when the tain their edge. through her charts. The mis- presence of the marine "Readiness is the job. So Leading Seaman Kayla Ruiz and Lieutenant (Navy) Miguel Perez sion: Nanaimo's RHIB will mammals is known so as that's nothing new to us," conduct a maritime domain awareness patrol. conduct Maritime Domain not to disturb them, and the says Lieutenant Commander Photo by Leading Seaman Brendan Gibson, MARPAC Imaging Awareness (MDA) patrols crew floats, able to enjoy the Dave Schmidt, Executive in the narrow inlets of the moment. When the whales Officer of Nanaimo. "As long remote areas of the B.C. have safely passed, the RHIB as we're here and at sea, coastline, those parts inac- continues the mission. There we have the ability to train I think it’s critically important that cessible to the ship itself. are still places to go and peo- and be ready. In the midst "MDA is, basically, know- ple to see. The patrols aren't of chaos, we are order. I we are able to reassure Canadians ing what's in your waters," just about vessels, they're think it's critically important says Commander Jason also about people. that we are able to reassure there is a force out there ready to Bergen, Commanding "We're out here for Canadians there is a force help them, and that if things go Officer of Nanaimo. "You Canadians" says Cdr Bergen. out there ready to help them, have to establish a base- "We're doing wellness and that if things go side- sideways, we’re ready to help.” line, go through and under- checks. People really appre- ways, we're ready to help."
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scratch while so many others died.” white wool sweater when I parachuted out. It Time was passed by brainstorming escape and Harry, and, unlike the East Compound the car keys in front of the manifest officer The camp was built in 1942 in the German was cold at 9,000 feet and not much warmer plans. Colquhoun was at the centre of a suc- tunnel, it involved a massive amount of mate- saying, “We’ll trade this vehicle of questionable province of Lower Silesia near the town of on the ground.” cessful escape akin to the Trojan Horse Greek rial to build and fortify the tunnel. ownership for a lift to England.” They were on Sagan (now Żagań, Poland), 160 kilometres He landed uninjured on a ploughed field. legend. In total, 90 beds, 4,000 bed boards, 52 a plane in 20 minutes, enabling Colquhoun south-east of Berlin. The site was selected Facing frigid sub-zero temperatures, his opti- They built a wooden horse that looked like a tables, 34 chairs, 76 benches, 1,219 knives, 478 and his friends to attend the May 8, 1945, because its sandy soil made it difficult for pris- mistic plan was to travel only at night and gymnastics vault and placed it near the barbed- spoons, 582 forks, 69 lamps, 246 water cans, 30 Victory in Europe celebrations in London the oners to escape by tunnelling. make his escape across the border to the wire perimeter of the camp. Inside were two shovels, 1,000 feet of electric wire, 600 feet of next day. It was a celebration tinged with a Netherlands. He spent three days trying to prisoners who slowly and meticulously dug the rope, 3,244 towels and 1,700 blankets disap- great deal of relief and sadness. Shot down over Germany find a way out of Germany, surviving by eating tunnel. The other prisoners vaulted the horse peared into the tunnel for its construction. “A cousin and close friends were killed in the Colquhoun was born and raised on a fam- frozen turnips and ice crystals, but by day three and made plenty of noise to drown out the Seventy-six prisoners escaped through the war along with my youngest brother, Carmen, ily farm near Maple Creek, SK. In September he was captured by the Germans near a heavily sound of digging. tunnel, but only three made it to freedom. a pilot, killed in action at age 21 when I was 1939, when war was declared on Germany, guarded border crossing near the Rhine River. “The soil was distributed by men walking the “Camp life was much better prior to the a POW,” said Colquhoun. “We still felt very he was 21 years old; less than a year later he “My capture provided me with a certain perimeter, scuffing in the sand from bags sus- Great Escape in 1944 as 50 of the men lucky to be alive with showers, shaves, new travelled to Regina to join the Royal Canadian amount of relief because after three days in pended inside their trousers. Gardens, estab- who were captured were murdered [by the uniforms, and food in our stomach.” Flight Lieutenant Peter Mallett Air Force (RCAF). the cold with little to eat or drink I was pretty lished outside the cabins to grow vegetables Germans] contrary to conventions of warfare.” He returned to Maple Creek a month later Malcolm Colquhoun Staff Writer After passing aptitude tests and basic train- much at the end of my stamina. I thought I and add to their diet, had the sand dug in.” Less than a year later, in January 1945, with where he said, “I’ve been born twice, once on during the Second ing, he was enrolled in a bombing and gun- was lucky to go to a POW camp because the It took five months to complete the 100 the Russians advancing on the camp, the 2,000 March 1, 1917, and once when my ‘chute World War. The 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe nery course at Jarvis, ON, in 1941. He honed alternative was being shot.” feet of tunnel 30 feet below the surface with a prisoners were marched out. Their journey led opened.” (VE) came and went quietly this year due to his navigation skills aboard small planes at He was first sent to a jail 40 miles away from diameter of three feet. Three men were chosen them to Stalag XIII-D at Nürnberg on Feb. 2, He would later become a partner in a fear of COVID-19 spread. Pennfield Ridge, NB, before training in larger his point of capture before his eventual trans- to escape – those men had worked in Germany and eventually to freedom. General Motors dealership before moving to But memories of the final days of the Second aircraft in Scotland and Wales the following fer to Stalag Luft III in April 1943. prior to the war and had good orientation, This exhausted and diminished group of California where he bought a motel. While World War will never be forgotten by those old year. spoke the language, and knew the country men were liberated by British tanks in the managing the motel he studied accounting and In August 1942, as a newly-minted Flight A Trojan Horse style first escape enough to remember, including 103-year-old well, says Colquhoun. last corner of Germany freed by the Allies. auditing and eventually returned to Canada to Lieutenant, Navigator, Colquhoun was posted Staalag Luft III was built in 1942 for cap- Malcolm Colquhoun. Lieutenant Michael Codner, Flight Lieutenant Instead of “hanging around while the Brits work at Revenue Canada for 25 years before for duty in Royal Air Force Squadron #102 tured Western Allied airmen. It had numer- He lives at Veterans Memorial Lodge, and Eric Williams, and Flight Lieutenant Oliver decided what to do with us”, Colquhoun and retiring. in Yorkshire on a four-engine Handley Page ous security features to make escape difficult, Philpot made their escape on the night of Oct. four pals, New Zealanders, slipped away, bor- His wife of 68 years, Jean, died in 2008. through the aid of his daughter Rhonda and Halifax bomber. including sandy terrain and raised barracks 29, 1943. All three men made it to freedom. rowing an automobile which they drove on a He moved into son Ross, has detailed life as a prisoner of war. During a bombing mission on the night of that were under close scrutiny by the camp’s Williams and Codner then stowed away on deserted autobahn for a couple of hours south Veterans Memorial He spent two years, three months, and 10 Jan. 27, 1943, his plane was shot down over guards. Colquhoun was imprisoned in the East days at the infamous German prisoner of war a Danish ship, while Philpot caught a train to Hannover. Lodge five years the North Westphalia valley shortly after his Officers Compound. to Stockholm, pretending to be a Norwegian camp Stalag Luft III. For those too young At the U.S. air force base there, they dangled ago. squadron had completed a bombing mission Prisoners had very little news from the margarine manufacturer. to know, the camp had two major prisoner on a German industrial complex. outside world; life in the camp was far from escapes made famous in the movies: The His plane took disabling anti-aircraft fire, comfortable and they relied on relief packages The Great Escape - #2 Wooden Horse and The Great Escape. says Colquhoun. He was the third man to to keep morale up. Colquhoun and other prisoners in the East “It was our duty and job as officers to con- parachute out of the plane’s tiny escape hatch, “We really depended on weekly Red Cross Compound were also involved in supporting found the guards and use up their time during and was the only survivor. packages for real food,” he said. “The camp the prisoners of the adjacent North Compound He spent two years, the escapes,” says Colquhoun. “It still amazes “Fortunately I had my flying boots over my bread was sawdust and was the same dark in their more grandiose escape plan. three months, and 10 me that so many made it home alive without a new leather shoes, plus I had my air force issue bread the Germans were also forced to eat.” It involved three tunnels named Tom, Dick, days at the infamous German prisoner of war camp Stalag Luft III. For those too young to know, the camp had two major Memorial to "The Fifty" Allied prisoner escapes made airmen executed famous in the movies: after the "Great The Wooden Horse and Escape". Photo by Vorwerk, The Great Escape.” Wikipedia
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■ PROFILE MINIST MINIST AD RA AD RA E T E T S IO S IO A N A N B B Andrea Lam
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2Lt Travis Winship culture to support health and well- ments and ongoing initiatives Base Administration ness,” she says. is lengthy, and the tide of In their tool box is the Ottawa change is slowly turning. Shifting the military culture to Charter of Health Promotion that As Lam puts it, “We are here embrace a healthier lifestyle has details five pillars, or goals: create to help people be the best that been a major goal of Personnel supportive environments, develop they can be.” Support Programs Health personal skills, strengthen commu- Because of COVID-19, the Promotion department. nity action, create healthy pub- Health Promotion team is working lic policies, and reorient health At CFB Esquimalt, the Health from home, but they are finding services. creative ways to keep the military Promotion team of five have been With this in hand, Lam and the community apprised of healthy working with command to improve other Health Promotion Specialists ways to cope with the self-isola- the health of the more than 4,000 facilitate nationally developed tion through the Naden Athletic Andrea Lam, Health Promotion Specialist. military members in Maritime courses that fall in line with the Centre social media - Facebook Forces Pacific (MARPAC), and charter; work with the MARPAC page @pspesquimaltnaden. across the country. Health and Wellness Strategy Lam had plans to marry in ■ ■ ■ One of those team members team of high level members; and Hawaii this month, but she has is Health Promotion Specialist develop creative solutions to a postponed the wedding until 2021 Andrea Lam. She’s been a part of healthier workplace. They were at due to travel restrictions from At CFB Esquimalt, the Health the culture change initiative since the fore of improving food selec- COVID-19. 2018. tion at the messes, on board ships, Even with this disappointment, Promotion team of five have been She achieved her undergradu- and in vending machines. Through she has found a bright spot. working with command to improve ate degree at the University of the MARPAC Health and Wellness “It gives me greater appreciation Victoria and then specialized in Strategy they reduced the smok- for the normality I had before, the health of the more than 4,000 Public Health with a Master’s from ing areas, and ensured they were a being able to go to the grocery the University of Alberta. proper distance from buildings, and store, on vacation, being able to see military members in Maritime Forces “Our job is important to shift the out of sight. The list of achieve- my friends and family.” Pacific, and across the country.” 12 • LOOKOUT May 11, 2020 Base elder ‘travels’ into retirement Peter Mallett Operator that was reclassified to and 31 grandchildren. Staff Writer Technical Data Specialist in 2004. A few years after joining the After receiving a DND base, he helped create the Defence Two weeks ago, Bill Stewart, Scholarship award in 2003, he Aboriginal Advisory Group, which 62, grabbed his drum and headed continued to work part time until advises leadership on First Nation to Duntze Head to perform an he obtained an Associate Degree issues. He hopes improvements Aboriginal drumming session one in Indigenous Business Leadership. to an inclusive workforce, recon- final time. He then became the FMF Cape ciliation, and cultural understand- After 27 years at Fleet Breton Technical Information ing will continue following his Maintenance Facility Cape Breton Centre drawings guy for 27-plus departure. (FMF CB), the Ahousaht First years. To continue with the supe- “The new generation will be Nation member decided to retire rior customer service, he trans- eager for the challenges they will from his Technical Data Specialist ferred all his knowledge into encounter, and perhaps win,” said position. The April 29 drumming an e-file (manual) for future Stewart. “Diversity is a reward for and chants of his Travelling Song, employee reference. everyone, and embracement of a with the Esquimalt harbour as “He has extensive knowledge very diverse workforce brings the back drop, marked his departure and has been a huge asset to best ideas out together, so please from the base. FMF Cape Breton’s Technical keep doing that.” “The song is a message of hope Information Centre,” said Syndi With the base in his rear- to those in combat or travels, send- Baker, department coordina- view mirror, Stewart is looking ing good luck in travels wherever tor. “He is friendly, cheerful, and to expand his home-based busi- one goes,” he explains. “I do it to always ready to lend a hand to co- ness Ooo-Tuk-Siah Consulting help people understand Aboriginal workers and management.” Services. He’s also reaching for culture is in harmony with our He was born and raised in the keyboard to complete his workforce, and to make sure we Ahousaht First Nation areas, a autobiography entitled Hear Me understand and respect the First tiny community located north of Here Now, which highlights the Nations land on which we live, Tofino, B.C. His traditional name struggles, challenges, and successes work, and play.” is (h)ooo-tuk-siah, meaning always of a deaf Aboriginal. Stewart is 90 He began working at CFB learning, and Cu-Cuk, a heredi- percent deaf, but over the years he Esquimalt in 1993 with Base tary name meaning keeper of has developed a “quite proficient” Construction Engineering (now Anderson Creek, locates his home understanding of what others are Real Property Operations) as a reserve on Flores Island. He now saying through his lip-reading term clerk. A month and a half later resides in Lake Cowichan with skills. he was hired at Naval Engineering his partner Juanita Sylvester and For those wanting to wish Unit (Pacific) (now FMF Cape gets regular visits from their six him well, email him at szlou- Breton) as Duplicating Equipment children, numerous foster-adults, [email protected]
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