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DARCY SOFA dian Armed Forces personnel They were received by family CHAISE from 2 Canadian Mechanized and friends at a ceremony held $ 99 Brigade Group (2 CMBG) at the home of the 1st Battal- 769 were welcomed home Jan. ion, the Royal Canadian Regi- 1, returning from Latvia and ment, at Garrison Petawawa. their work on Operation (Op) The bulk of Canadian soldiers REASSURANCE and the en- returning from this rotation hanced Forward Presence Bat- are from 2 CMBG. tle Group (eFP BG), Canada’s “I have watched with BRITTANY ongoing contribution to the pride, alongside all ranks FURNITURE/MATTRESS SPECIALIST NATO mission of deterrence of 2 CMBG, the accom- 613-629-5464 10 MATTHEWS AVE. in the Baltics. plishments of the eFP Battle WWW.ASHLEYHOMESTORESELECT.CA It marked the first chalk of Group deployed to Latvia over the past six months,” said 2 CMBG Commander Colonel Jason Adair. “The impact that this force has had is immeasurable as they held the line on NATO’s Eastern Flank in concert with the Latvian Armed Forces and our NATO Allies. “This Battle Group will long be known as one of ‘thought’ and of ‘action’, si- multaneously cohering Allies and providing credible deter- rent. In short, they have ex- A contingent of personnel from 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2 CMBG) were welcomed emplified the 2 CMBG mantra home New Year’s Day upon their return from Latvia where they served on Operation REASSUR- of being ‘No Better Friend, No ANCE and the enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group (eFP BG). (Above) It was a tearful yet joyful Worse Enemy,’” he added. reunion for Corporal Richard Courville and his son Brody. (Far left) Corporal Steven Martin’s son continued on pages 2-3 Wyatt was ecstatic to have his father home. (Photos by Patricia Leboeuf, Petawawa Post) CABIN FEVER TOWN OF PETAWAWA INSIDE SPECIAL SECTION RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR www.petawawapostlive.ca PAGES 7-9 PAGE 11 WeWe MakeMake MortgagesMortgages Easy...Easy... ReallyReally Easy!Easy! 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It is led by Lieutenant Colonel 5 Canadian Mechanized Bri- flanked by three other NATO Philipe Sauvé from the 12e Ré- gade Group from Valcartier, eFP BGs in Estonia, Lithu- giment Blindé du Canada. “I am extremely proud of the contribution that Cana- dian soldiers have made over the past six months in Lat- via,” said Outgoing EFP BG Latvia Commander Lieuten- Providing pharmacy services 30+ years ant Colonel Steve MacBeth. 613-687-6067 “It was an honour to work 3025 Petawawa Blvd. Petawawa alongside our Latvian hosts families [email protected] and friends, and such profes- sional soldiers from so many Mommy & Me - January 28 / 4:30 - 7:00 PM Mon - Fri: 9am - 7pm Moms: Bring your children (ages 0-6) for an evening of fun and a delicious meal. NATO nations. 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January 9 / 5:30 - 8:30 PM (North Side) January 12 / 9:00 AM - Noon (South Side) 5 January 23 / 5:30 - 8:30 PM (South Side) January 26 / 9:00 AM - Noon (North Side) 7 For more information about any these programs and services, and registration details, visit our website at CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa, or call The Family Centre at (613) 687-7587 ext. 0. Davidson Pembroke Hearing Aid Centres 613-735-3846 A SOUND DECISIONTM 595 Pembroke St E Petawawa Post, January 10, 2019, Page 3 (Above left) 2 Canadian Mecha- nized Brigade Group (2 CMBG) Commander Colonel Jason Adair welcomed back the troops on New Year’s Day after they spent six months in Latvia on Operation REASSURANCE. (Above right) Friends Gabrielle Welsh-Nisan and Connor and Parker Williams eagerly wait inside Y-101 for the bus car- rying their respective fathers to arrive. (Left) It was a happy reunion on Jan. 1 when soldiers returned home to the loving em- brace of their families. Corporal Randy Grills stands proudly with his daughters Aliyah and Addison. (Below left) Corporal Marc-Andre Boudria is warmly hugged by his girlfriend Marie Eve Lasalle. His parents also came to greet him after his long deployment. (Photos by Patricia Leboeuf, Petawawa Post) Page 4, Petawawa Post, January 10, 2019 • GARRISON PETAWAWA - TRAINING GROUND OF THE WARRIORS • Seamless Canada initiative progresses with provinces Managing Editor ...........................Bruce Peever Assistant Editor ............................. Lisa Brazeau and territories during the Ottawa symposium Graphics/Production ...................... Kiera Miller Canadian Armed Forces mem- of their careers. counterparts from all 13 provinces and Graphics/Production ..........Kathleen Cinq-Mars bers and their families are now one Department of National Defence territories to advance the Seamless step closer to experiencing a “Seam- (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces Canada initiative, first initiated this Accounts Clerk ........................... Alysa Stafford less Canada”, when they relocate (CAF) representatives met for two days past summer. Journalist/Photographer...........Patricia Leboeuf across the country during the course in Ottawa on December 5-6, 2018 with continued on next page Sales Representative ..................... Keri Radford Circulation: 7,810 4 CDSB Garrison Petawawa, Ontario K8H 2X3 613-687-5511, Ext 5386/6265 Fax: 613-588-6966 Email: [email protected] Publication Mail Agreement Number: 42716018 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY Delivered FREE to the Petawawa community. SUBSCRIPTIONS: $56.00 (+ HST) a year in Canada. 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