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Volume 60 Issue 16 Serving Shilo, Sprucewoods & Douglas since 1947 August 5, 2021 INSIDE 1RCHA This Issue rehearse for Queenʼs Guard this fall Sgt Kyle O’Connell from 1RCHA’s C Bty instructs his St. James group dur- ing morning drill practice at Kapyong Parade Square. Jules Xavier Photos Jules Xavier/Shilo Stag Shilo Stag

An invitation from the Queen to visit England and per- form guard duties comes at an opportune time for 1RCHA 2PPLCI called out to help — UBIQUE 150 marks a milestone anniversary for A & B fi refi ghters Page 2 Batteries. Like 2PPCLI did in 2017 during PPCLI’s 100th anniver- sary and Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations, 1RCHA has commenced initial rehearsals for the Queen’s Guard this fall — soldiers honing their drill skills training and practicing this month prior to the arrival of British instructors, who will help them with their United Kingdom training. Until the British instructors arrive, OC Maj Mike Crosier and his offi cers — learning sword drill and new commands — plus the soldiers traveling overseas will practice drill on the Kapyong Parade Square. “Currently, we are at the very basic stages and aren’t con- ducting specifi c mounting procedures yet,” said Maj Cro- sier, Z Bty BC. “The next two weeks will see our practices build and on Aug. 20 we have two UK Drill Instructors [DIs] along with a There are currently three groups working on their drill prior to the arrival of Master Tailor who will be in Shilo delivering our fi nal train- two UK Drill Instructors (DIs), who will help with the choreography associ- ing [Aug. 23 to Sept. 3] before we head to the UK Sept. 4.” ated with the various locations where 1RCHA will do ceremonial duties. The DIs will arrive Aug. 7 or 8 in Winnipeg, then quaran- tine for 14 days. Soldiers will then come under their tutelage RCA Museum purchase Z as Maj Crosier learns his own lines and the choreography of Bty (Para) album Page 4 forms and footwork to master prior to departure. This pre-training will help dust off the rust from a lack of doing Change of Command (CoC) parades since the CO- VID-19 pandemic started in Canada in March 2020. Training will be augmented with the RCA band from Edmonton when the musicians and drummers arrive to combine efforts at CFB Shilo. Before being immersed with soldiers here, the military musicians must also quarantine for 14 days. Uniform sizing for the soldiers involved was completed during four days of fi ttings held in late April. There will be fi nal fi ttings, and adjustments made to jackets and slacks before departure. 1RCHA’s advance Recce party will leave for England Sept. 11, with the main body departing Canada Sept. 20 from Winnipeg. 1RCHA’s fi t for duty inspection is slated for the UK Sept. 24. “Our parading while in the UK is off and on with our fi nal parading day being Oct. 24,” Maj Crosier said, with Try an apple fritter at redeployment back to Canada NLT Oct. 30. There’s also a UBIQUE 150 formal event scheduled for Souris bakery Page 6 Oct. 20. See ELITE page 3 2 Shilo Stag CELEBRATING 74 YEARS PROVIDING ARMY NEWS August 5, 2021

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From the front scripts. Moreover, practice makes perfect when it comes to in until 1689. Thereafter, when the rehearsals, and 1RCHA’s contingent going overseas will do Court moved to St. James Palace, the ceremony took place Historically, soldiers from Canada have been part of the drills Tuesday to Thursday this month, in the morning and there. Canadian Guards since 1916, when the 177th Eastern Town- afternoon. • In September 1881, there were 80 sentry posts which ship , CEF, served in England. Although a major by rank with 1RCHA, in his capacity were permanently manned by the Food Guards in central Twice Canada had Canadian Guards at coronations in leading the troops on the parade square Maj Crosier is called London, found by 10 separate Guards mounted daily. In ad- 1937 and 1953. 3PPCLI traveled to the UK in 1998, followed the Captain of the Guard. He must learn new commands dition, there were three night Guards then provided at the two years later by 2RCR. because the Brits use different terms, which mean the same Bank of England, Drury Lane Theatre and Covent Garden The Queen’s Life Guard saw Lord Strathcona’s Horse go thing when it comes to our commands. Opera House, as well as the Guard provided at the Tower to England in 2000, followed by the RCMP in 2012. Everything done on the parade square for 1RCHA is of London. Following 2R22eR’s invitation in 2014, 2PPCLI receive its scripted, therefore, Maj Crosier must memorize his script • After Queen Victoria moved into in invitation in 2017. The RCAF and 3RCR followed in 2018. and commands like “present arms,” “eyes front,” and “open 1837, the Queen’s Guard remained at St. James Palace, with Of note, in 2017 then 24-year-old Capt (Ret’d) Megan order right.” a detachment guarding Buckingham Palace, as it still does Couto was the first woman officer from the infantry to cap- With rehearsals, these scripted commands will be part of today. tain the Queen’s Guard on parade. She was part of a Chang- muscle memory, not unlike a musician performing without • The four guard contingents for public duties are Buck- ing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace. music sheets. ingham Palace, St James Palace, and “I’m just focusing on doing my job as best I can and stay- Maj Crosier will also have to master “slow time” and Windsor Caste. ing humble,” she told media before the historic moment. “quick time” besides mastering the steps required in “Walk- • The Queen’s Guard is the name give to the contingent “Any of my peers would be absolutely delighted to be cap- ing the Minutes.” of infantry responsible for guarding both Buckingham and tain of the Queen’s Guard and I’m equally honoured.” Want to know the history of the Queen’s Guard? St. James Palaces. Now it’s 1RCHA’s turn to be part the Queen’s Guard • Elite soldiers have guarded the King or Queen since the • The Tower Guard at the Tower of London is drawn from detachments after being invited to perform guard duties reign of Henry VII, who made the Royal Body Guard a per- the same detachments as the Queen’s Guard. Ceremony of by the Queen — mounting guards at St. James Palace and manent institution which has spanned more than 520 years the Keys — oldest extant military ceremony in the world Buckingham Palaces, Tower of London and . of history. and involved locking the gate to the Tower with the Chief Each of the destinations where soldiers will be allocated • Guards Regiments were formed to provide a personal Yeoman Warden. to perform their ceremonial duties, including sentry duty bodyguard for the Sovereign with the first Guards raised in • As a Royal residence there is also the Windsor Castle inside Buckingham Palace, means different drills have to 1656 to protect the exiled King Charles II. Guard. be learned to near perfection. Observing the drill rehearsals • The Changing of the Guard ceremony originally took • The Queen’s Life Guard is a mounted guard at Horse on this Base, you will see different groups doing different place at the Palace of Whitehall which was the Sovereign’s Guards Parade, dating back to 1660.

Sgt Troy Elliott from 1RCHA’s C Bty observes Windsor Castle soldiers during morning drill practice to prepare them for being part of the Queen’s Guard this fall in Eng- land. This early drill will prepare them for the arrival of two UK DIs, who will instruct them on the footwork and patterns used when on parade at Windsor Castle. Photo Jules Xavier/Shilo Stag

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RCA Museum purchase 1RCHA Z Bty (Para) collection from eBay Gunner’s photo album gives glimpse at circa 1950s training

Jules Xavier of 2 FOU during the Second World War. through the program. Shilo Stag In the June 2020 issue of the Barrage, Oakden wrote about Canada had early airborne Gunners from 1949 to 1956, the Airborne Gunners from 1951 to 1952. starting with B Light Battery, RCA in 1949. On Dec. 9, 1950, “All of these items connect together,” he said. “It’s one the name changed to 1st Light Battery (Para), RCA, connect- For $20 US, RCA Museum director Andrew Oakden pur- part of the RCA history that doesn’t receive the attention it ed to 1 RCHA; then on Dec. 31, 1953, it changed to Z Battery chased a photo album with a connection to then Camp Shilo deserves. We plan on updating our Airborne Gallery some- (Para), 1RCHA. in the 1950s. time next year.” Upon closer inspection after the album arrived July 27 on The blue-covered album was the property of Gnr C.H. This photo album from the 1950s is focused on 1RCHA’s Base, Oakden observed it’s likely a class photo album which ‘Moon’ Mollons, who created it while attending Camp Shilo Z Bty (Para) course run from 1954 to 1956. Gunners could purchase. to hone his parachuting skills in 1955. It was new senior curator Jonathan Ferguson who ini- “On the inside cover, Gnr Mollons wrote: ‘Bought it when Oakden said the album from artillery soldier Serial No. tially informed Oakden July 22 by text message about the I was in B Stage, Moon.’ Moon is likely his nickname,” he 259 arrived in very good condition, and certainly will be photo album being available for purchase online. explained. “On the last page, he included the names of other added to the museum’s archives. “eBay sells a lot of everything. You’ll never know what participants in his class.” Oakden also learned Pte Mollons once donated a 105mm you’ll find,” he said. “I’ll probably edit the photos [in the Hobbs, MacLean, Clarke, Micheau, Anderson and Bold shell casing which is inscribed from the late 1960s to the mu- album] then place them on our website under new content. are some of the last names he penned from his class, but seum. We may use one or two on the new text panels for the Air- also added the instructors names, including their ranks: Sgt “We try not to purchase artifacts, unless they are note- borne Gallery update.” Byer, Sgt Deroches, Sgt MacLean, Sgt Bowen, Cpl Woodall worthy or extraordinary, such as the General Strange med- Oakden went to eBay’s website and found the album list- and Lt Clarke. als [from online auction],” offered Oakden. “In this case, the ed as 1950s RCAF Army Paratrooper Training Shilo Manitoba The album starts with low-height jumps, progressing to album relates nicely with the early history of the Airborne C19 Flying Boxcar. higher elevations. Gnr Mollons and his classmates hone Gunner batteries.” “After Jonathan’s text, I reviewed the listing and noted their jumping skills initially indoors using mock planes and The museum’s director recently finished writing about these were Airborne Gunner photos and purchased the col- steps, then move outdoors to a 10-metre platform. This is the 75mm Pack Howitzer, also during this time-frame circa lection for $20 US.” followed by a full jump tower and the paratrooper jump. 1949 to 1956. Oakden acknowledged from 1949 to 1956, Airborne Gun- “This is a good purchase for the museum and one of my He also has an article in the last issue of the Barrage, on ners had to earn their wings patch. This album illustrates favourite topics to write about,” said Oakden. Harry Venne’s Airborne Gunner uniform when he was part what each Airborne Gunner had to go through to advance

Gnr C.H. ‘Moon’ Mollon’s blue-covered photo album contains an array of black and white photographs which illustrated what 1RCHA Z Bty (Para) soldiers experienced in the mid-50s during their course, from inside training to actually taking a leap from a tower, then later from an aircraft.

CANADIAN MILITARY’S TRUSTED NEWS SOURCE August 5, 2021 CELEBRATING 74 YEARS PROVIDING ARMY NEWS Shilo Stag 5 Roaming peacocks greet visitors to Souris

Editor’s note: Feeling the need to escape lockdowns after moose adjacent to the front door of the a year of this COVID-19 pandemic? If so, why not go for a plum-coloured venue built in 1883 — it summer drive and explore this province, keeping in mind to remains Souris’ oldest public building. follow COVID protocols like wearing masks and maintain- Originally operated as St. Luke’s An- ing social distancing once out of your vehicle. On a previ- glican Church, the building was de- ous road trip your Stag editor explored Spruce Woods Pro- commissioned in 1989 and later relo- vincial Park located southeast of Carberry. This time we cated to its current spot off First Street went west and stopped in a community which is known for South. Once moved it was restored to its Big Foot apple fritters and boasts roaming peacocks and its original Victorian colours of plum a rebuilt suspension bridge. Next: We visited Melita. and chocolate brown. Besides attracting a muster of pea- Jules Xavier cocks during the warmer months, this building now acts as a tourism information venue, and sells Shilo Stag souvenirs and light refreshments. In the off-season, this venue can be rented for private functions, or perhaps the backdrop for There might not be a Tim Hortons in this quaint community a wedding. 45-plus minutes west of CFB Shilo, but if you need an enor- Nearby you can then visit the Souris Railway Museum, mous apple fritter or glazed donuts for your morning coffee where you can experience first-hand a diesel engine simulator — look no further than Minary Homestyle Bakery on the main which was once used to train CPR engineers. Did you know CP drag. Rail arrived in Souris in 1890, which helped pave the way for But make sure you keep an eye out for the town’s growth because it became an important rail terminal wandering peacocks in Souris’ down- on the prairies. town area, especially during the warm- The museum and nearby CPR rail car stands as a tribute to er months, as these majestic-looking the railway industry. The exhibits include rare historical re- birds navigate the sidewalks and roads. cords which date back to 1891 as well as personal memorabilia You can’t miss the colourful plum- and CPR uniforms. age or noise these birds make. The pea- The museum’s exis- cock is part of the community fabric, tence can be attributed and is considered to be a bird of safe to the discovery of an old guarding and protection. According rail pay car found at an to the tourism booklet for Souris, pea- antique shop. Opened in cocks have earned distinction as hon- the summer of ‘11, a die- orary ambassadors of the community sel locomotive simulator and road free about town. But during was install four years the colder days of late fall and frigid tempera- later. This item was do- tures of winter, peacocks stay cozy in a barn. nated by Fort Worth, Looking for a summer outing? Why not hop in the car and go Texas-based New York on a trip to explore this community — grab a half dozen giant Air Brake Company. It apple fritters and homemade meat pies from the local bakery was previously leased on First Street — known by CPR in Calgary, for its main attraction, a where railway engineers swinging bridge over the trained on it. Souris River. Nearby on Crescent Souris’ bull moose always at- A diverse community Avenue East, you can tracts tourists who are out with strong roots in rail- step back in time by vis- walking in the downtown area. way and agriculture in- iting Hillcrest Museum, dustries dating back to the which is adjacent and in late 1800s, Souris boasts a view of the swinging bridge. The castle-like design, reminiscent population of more than The colourful male peacock is a major tourist attrac- of English architecture, was built in 1910 and was originally 2,500. In the hinterland of tion for Souris, wandering freely around downtown as called Squire Hall. this prairie town there are Commissioned by Fred Sowden, son of Souris’ founder, it well as the nearby residential areas. You’ll also ob- numerous multi-genera- was designed by local architect Carter Brindle. This yellowish tional family farms which serve the spring hatch as the babies accompany mom building features an etched glass entrance, unique stained glass Kendra Minary holds a Big still operate century- in search of the next meal. windows, ornate wooden staircase, pressed tin ceilings and Photos Kendra Minary & Jules Xavier/Shilo Stag Foot apple fritter out front of old farms. Souris is best original woodworks. Balconies offer a great view of the Souris known for its swinging the family bakery in Souris. River. bridge, with a new design one, which a lot of people miss.” Some of the exhibits on display include a CP Rail caboose which incorporates its his- While it remains the town’s most famous landmark, there’s outside, memorabilia from those who fought in the First and toric concept built with more history in the community, most of it within walking dis- Second World Wars, period displays showcasing life in the ear- new technology. Listed among Manitoba’s 54 star tourist attrac- tance of each other in the downtown area. ly 1900s, and an extensive mounted butterfly collection. tions, the swinging bridge has the distinction of being Canada’s With COVID provincial restrictions loosened make sure you For more information visit www.sourishillcrestmuseum.ca longest. Initially built in 1904 by Squire Sowden — he wanted visit the Plum Museum and Visitor Centre, featuring a bull The swinging bridge is not the only thing Souris is famous to improve access to town from his land on the for — why not explore the town’s agate pits east side of the river to make it more enticing for which are North America’s largest deposit of potential buyers. semi-precious gems, yielding agates, jasper, epi- In the past 116 years, the swinging bridge has dote and petrified wood. been rebuilt and reinforced. Canada Post issued You need to visit the Rock Shop first, where a stamp in 2005 showing the Souris swinging collectors are asked to obtain a pit permit which bridge. Damaged by a cable break in 1961 and will allow for an escorted excursion into one of swept away by the floods of ‘76, the swinging the best collection sites in this province. bridge with the springy boards is a place resi- Initially worked for gravel back in the 1930s, dents will always take friends during visits first today the 12-acre site on private property offers when exploring the community. up fossils and other unique specimens which Today’s bridge was completed in the summer have been unearthed, including teeth of ice-age of ‘13, with a new design which allowed Souris mammoths and horses. to once again reclaim bragging rights as having With the advent of summer 2021, with the Canada’s longest suspension bridge spanning pandemic altered with vaccine availability, per- the Souris River 604 feet. haps you can go camping at Victoria Park camp- During the 2011 flood, the bridge was cut ground and make use of a spectacular outdoor down to prevent it from breaking again and water park. damaging the dikes put in place on the east side And before you leave, make sure you pur- of the river. Soldiers from CFB Shilo helped out A view looking east on the swinging bridge at sunrise. In the past 116 years, the chase your glazed donuts, apple or blueberry with the final construction on the bridge prior swinging bridge has been rebuilt and reinforced. Canada Post issued a stamp in fritters and other baked goods from Minary to reopening. Homestyle Bakery. Tell the staff you are from “The new bridge is much more sturdy, wheel- 2005 showing the Souris swinging bridge with the springy boards, which is a place CFB Shilo. For additional information about chair accessible,” said Kendra Minary. “But def- residents will always take friends during visits first when exploring the community. Souris, and what it offers visitors, visit www. initely does not have as much ‘swing’ as the old sourismanitoba.com CANADIAN MILITARY’S TRUSTED NEWS SOURCE 6 Shilo Stag CELEBRATING 74 YEARS PROVIDING ARMY NEWS August 5, 2021 VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE www.facebook.com/ShiloSTAG?

BRSM CWO Jeremy Abraha- mse does the COVID-19 hand- shake with Linda Beauche- min (inset), who reached the quarter-century mark being BASE STANDING ORDER involved with Shilo’s MFRC. BComd LCol Chris Wood does the same elbow-to-elbow greeting with Kailen Harte, who works in the daycare and has five years with the MFRC. Photos Jules Xavier/Shilo Stag MFRC staff recognized for their contributions Jules Xavier jured and fallen.” Shilo Stag Moreover, van Lankvelt pointed out Senchuk-Lavergne has been able to manage two workplaces, working out of the MFRC besides the Base’s Transition Centre. Shilo’s MFRC was recognized by CFB Shilo’s Command “She is a valuable member of both teams and people of- Team, with BComd LCol Chris Wood acknowledging the ten go to her for advice,” noted van Lankvelt. “Carolyn is a work done by program co-ordinators and admin team dur- dedicated employee and often accommodates her schedule ing the COVID-19 pandemic. to see clients after hours. On behalf of those individuals, executive director Wille- “She works well with the team and has assisted in many mien van Lankvelt received the Command Team certificate special events and projects over the [past 10] years.” of appreciation from LCol Wood and BRSM CWO Jeremy An ECE II, Hailey Kusche has been with the MFRC for 15 Abrahamse. years. Since arriving on Base, she’s assumed many positions BSO 3.6 All persons operating a bicycle The certificate reads: “Since the beginning of the pandem- within the organization. within the confines of CFB Shilo shall ic, due to imposed public health measures which would not Besides being the pre-school program facilitator for two allow traditional activities for the community, the MFRC wear a certified helmet. Bicycle passen- years, Kusche also assisted in the pre-kindergarten program program co-ordinators and admin team found unique and and has been the assistant director of children services for gers including those in trailers, where creative ways to help the Shilo community remain connect- several years. permitted, shall wear a certified helmet. ed. “Hailey has a great relationship with the families who use “Their ability to leverage virtual delivery and door-to- The MP Pl Comd may authorize the tem- our service and as a military spouse herself can relate to the door delivery ensured that personnel and families felt con- lifestyle,” said van Lankvelt. “She always has the best inter- porary seizure of a bicycle where the op- nected to the great Shilo community while respecting all est of the children in mind and has been a great advocate for erator fails to wear a helmet. public health measures. families over the years.” “As a result of their efforts, the health and well-being of Linda Beauchemin was recognized after reaching the the families in the Shilo community remained at the fore- quarter-century mark, having held the acting executive di- front during the pandemic.” rector position and filling various co-ordinator roles includ- Four MFRC staff reaching milestone years of service were ing volunteer, deployment, plus information and referral also recognized by LCol Wood and van Lankvelt. co-ordinator. Up first was five-year employee Kailen Harte, who is an “Linda also takes care of the francophone commu- ECE in the MFRC’s daycare. She’s held positions or has cov- nity since she is the only fluent bilingual staff,” said van ered in all areas of the daycare. Lankvelt. “All families who come in for a welcome tour get “Kailen is well-known for her creativity,” said van the full experience as Linda takes the time to sit down with Lankvelt. “She designed and completed the staff bulletin them and give them all the relevant information.” board which is a great way for families to get to know the She added, “Linda is very passionate about everything people who work with their children.” MFRC and will go out of her way to meet the needs of the She added, “Kailen always develops programs with an community. I’m pretty convinced she’s put in many hours educational and fun purpose and shares this with the fami- of her own time, never asking for anything in return.” lies.” The MFRC executive director acknowledged Beauchemin Having reached the decade mark, Carolyn Senchuk- is an important member of her team, and the MFRC. Lavergne is the MFRC’s family liaison officer. “It must be noted Linda started as a volunteer and board According to van Lankvelt, “Carolyn has shown compas- member before she joined us as an employee,” she said. sion and expertise as she works with families of the ill, in-

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Editor’s Note: During the First World War Pte Cecil Minary served in the CEF, beginning his military training at Camp Hughes prior to being shipped to England for further training. He saw his first action soon after Canada’s involvement in the Battle of Vimy Ridge in France. His great-great-niece Kendra Minary has spent the COVID pandemic going thru the origi- nal letters he wrote home from England and France prior to being KIA on Aug. 28, 1918. The Lewis gunner died on the battlefield after his crew was hit by a German artillery shell. The Stag will share Kendra’s great-great-uncle’s letters with our Stag readers to give you a peek at what a soldier was contemplating with pencil and paper while in the UK training or in France in a trench waiting for the next attack or counter-attack. Cecil’s letters are transcribed as they were written, so this includes his spelling, grammar and punctuation. Of note, from his letters home he rarely described his clashes with Fritz, instead preferring to enquire about life on the family farm or what his family and friends were doing back in Manitba. Unlike some some soldiers who would share their war stories in their letters, Pte Minary had his own distinct writing style no matter if it’s his dad, sister or a relative. He also made the job of Army censors easier by not including war details which would be blacked out. That’s the reason why his letters are “somewhere in France” once he left England for the Western Front. In France France it tried to drown us the last night in the line just as a sister would. July 28th 1918 this time, the rain did not last long but ou-la-la it Well this is all for this time hoping to hear from you certainly did not waste any time while it lasted the soon again. Dear Edna: trench was a good immatation (sic) of a canal when Your loving Cousin Cecil Hello Teddy and how are you as fine and dandy as it was over, that Ou la la is an expression we use 829297 Pte. C.E. Minary usual I suppose just the same as myself I am shure quite a lot over hear (sic) it is French for oh my or (sic) only not half so lazy I hope, for it is almost to such like. much for me to eat what little we get for meals. Say Edna but I would have liked to have been there I received your letter of July the fourth the day be- to take that trip with you girls to that Garden Partie fore yesterday and of course as usual was overjoyed (sic) in Shallow Lake who sat beside the chauffeur, to receive it, I got three others one from home and you did not say, but Edna that was real mean of you two from Unity, one from that newly married cous- to tease that poor fellow like that. in, the other from Aunt Mabell Harris the morning So Edna Minary is to be married eh? First thing I of the nineteenth just after coming in of out post in know I’ll have no single cousins left is that not so, I the front line so had a good read for a little while, hope you are not thinking serious of that yet. they all seemed to be in the best of health for none We have got orders to put our Address somewhere of them complained of any illness; Annies letter was in the centre (sic) of the letter some idea of the cen- mostly of Baseball for it was written right in the mid- sors I guess so here it is 829297 B.Coy. 52nd Battal- dle of the season, the Boys seem to be in real good ion Canadians B.E.F. France. Ball team this year, for she said that Chesley was in We are just out on another rest again, a good long Kendra Minary shows a the lead in the South Brandon league and a tie in the one this time I believe for we are out for a divisional Great War portrait of her Central, if they win Both cups it will be a feather in And rest this time, the others were Brigade rest. great-great-uncle Pte Cecil there caps what do you think Edna? I hope that those snaps are all right and they soon Minary at the family bakery in You seem to be getting all kinds of rain but I’ll bet arrive here, it would not be very hard to make me Souris. (Inset) Cousin Edna. a penny that it will never come anyways near up to believe you are a sister Edna for you write a letter RCA Museum looking for Afghan War memorabilia for collection Jules Xavier stan. Shilo Stag The last Canadian troops left the country in March 2014. “It’s part of our history, but recent history,” said RCA Museum senior curator Jonathan Ferguson, who has idea on expanding the museum’s exhibit. “We’re looking to The Afghanistan War is coming to an end after more than two decades, with US soldiers expand our permanent collection.” returning home before a Sept. 11 deadline established by US President Joe Biden. To do this the senior curator is seeking artifacts for the collection from retired or still serv- The Afghan War was Canada’s longest war, and its first significant combat engagement ing soldiers. He’s especially interested in medium-sized donations, whether it be personal since the Korean War from 1950-53. kit — desert CADPAT uniforms were turned in to Base Supply after returning to Canada More than 40,000 (CAF) members served in the 12-year cam- from deployment — or memorabilia collected while serving. paign, with 158 Canadian soldiers and seven civilians dying during this mission. “We’re looking at what’s out there that [a soldier] might want to donate now,” he said, Thousands of other veterans of the war were wounded, physically and psychologically, acknowledging with donations from past wars usually coming in from family following leading to additional deaths by suicide. the death of a soldiers, and wanting to preserve war memorabilia at the artillery museum. After the 2001 terror attacks on the , Canada joined an international coali- “We’d like to showcase these donations and encourage donations. We’d also entertain tion to destroy the al-Qaeda terrorist network and the regime which sheltered it in loans to the museum if the item is [historically] important to them.” Afghanistan. If you have a donation from the Afghan War, or want to discuss donating an item, contact Although the Taliban were removed from power and the al-Qaeda network was disrupt- Ferguson at 204-365-3000 ext 4563. ed, Canada and its allies failed to destroy either group, or to secure and stabilize Afghani-

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To celebrate Canada’s involvement in the Summer Olympics being hosted by Tokyo, Japan, BComd LCol Chris Wood joined PSP staff and Active Skills Summer Camp participants at the GSH to demonstrate our Canadian pride and to cheer on Canada’s teams and athletes as they pursue their dreams, garnering gold, silver or bronze on the Olympics stage. Currently, Canada has won more than a dozen medals when the Stag went to press. The Olympic spirit is strong with fi tness, sports and recreation manager Jim MacKenzie (inset) as he takes his outfi t up a notch and wins best dressed of the day. Photos Jules Xavier/Shilo Stag

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