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Monday, December 2, 2019 Volume 53, Issue 24

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The future HMCS Margaret Brooke is launched

The future HMCS Margaret Brooke is moved from Bedford Basin to the Halifax Shipyard on November 10, 2019 in Hali- fax, Nova Scotia. MS JEREMY TERRY, NES OP, CAF PHOTO

Mooseheads honour Pogo: the little vessel MARLANT supports Runner recalls CISM HMCS Kootenay Pg. 3 that could Pg. 9 FEED NS Pg. 14 Pg. 21

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6016 Almon Street 902 454 7439 177712 2 TRIDENT News December 2, 2019 Remembrance ceremonies draw large crowds

By Virginia Beaton, Trident Staff

Following two minutes of silence at 11 a.m., a 21-gun salute from the Hali- fax Citadel rang out across the city on Monday, November 11. The salute is a regular element of the annual Remembrance Day cere- mony in the Grand Parade, presented by the Nova Scotia/Nunavut Com- mand of the Royal Canadian Legion. A large crowd filled the parade and spilled over onto nearby streets. In addition to the marching contingent of Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Air Force, and RCMP personnel, the parade included cadets, veterans, and a Royal Cana- dian Legion flag party. Dignitaries present for the occasion included His Honour the Honourable Arthur LeBlanc, Lieutenant Gover- nor of Nova Scotia, and Mrs. Patsy LeBlanc; RAdm Craig Baines, Com- mander JTFA and MARLANT; Andy CAF personnel gather Fillmore, MP for Halifax; Mayor Mike with veterans and the Savage, HRM Mayor; and many oth- public to honour Can- ers including honorary consuls from ada’s fallen heroes on several countries Remembrance Day 2019 at The ceremony included the reading Sullivan’s Pond Ceno- of In Flanders Fields and the Call to taph in Dartmouth, Nova Remembrance. A piper played Flowers Scotia. of the Forest, and a bugler played the LS LAURANCE CLARKE, 12 Last Post. WING OPERATIONS SUPPORT Wreaths were laid, the first by His SQUADRON IMAGING Honour the Lieutenant Governor. Wreaths also came from entities rang- ing from JTFA and MARLANT, 5th Canadian Division, HMCS Scotian, Janet Davidson, Interim the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust, President and Chief the Canadian Coast Guard, and many Executive Officer of Nova others. Scotia Health Author- Other ceremonies took place ity, addresses the attend- across Halifax Regional Municipality, ees of the Candlelight including at the Sailors Memorial in Remembrance Ceremony Point Pleasant Park; outside Province at Camp Hill Veterans House; and at the cenotaph near Sul- Memorial Building in livan’s Pond in Dartmouth. Halifax on November 4, A candlelight ceremony also took 2019. place at Camp Hill Veterans Memorial LS JOHN IGLESIAS, FIS HALI- Building on November 4. FAX

Cmdre Richard Feltham, Commander CANFLTLANT, and CPO1 Thomas Lizotte, RAdm Craig Baines, Commander JTFA and MARLANT, takes the salute during the Fleet Chief, lay a wreath during the Remembrance Day Service held at the Sailors’ Remembrance Day ceremony in the Grand Parade in Halifax. Memorial in Point Pleasant Park, Halifax on Remembrance Day 2019. MCpl Brian D. Watters, Imagery Technician, 5TH CANADIAN ARMY DIVISION HQ PA CAF PHOTO December 2, 2019 TRIDENT News 3 Mooseheads honour HMCS Kootenay survivors on DND Appreciation Night

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

The Halifax Mooseheads weren’t able to get a win over the Drummond- ville Voltigeurs, but they still put on a great show in front of a military- heavy audience on November 8 for the team’s 16th annual DND Appreciation Night. This year’s game took place in front of 7,667 fans at the Scotiabank Centre, with the Mooseheads wear- ing special jerseys to recognize the 50th anniversary of the explosion and deaths aboard HMCS Kootenay. Along with the MARLANT flag party, the team welcomed Kootenay survivor LS (Ret’d) Allan “Dinger” Bell and RAdm Craig Baines, Commander MARLANT and JTFA, on the ice prior to the game for the ceremonial puck drop. RAdm Baines thanked the team and the fans for their continued support over the years, as well as for putting the Kootenay explosion front and centre as the RCN community contin- ues to recognize that tragedy at sea 50 years ago. “I’m honoured to be standing here The on-ice action saw the Mooseheads fall 4-1 against the Drummondville Voltigeurs. in front of you all alongside Dinger CPL DAVID VELDMAN, FIS HALIFAX Bell,” RAdm Baines said to the crowd. He added the annual Mooseheads “We honour them for their bravery den. The partnership between the including the athletes themselves, game serves as a reminder of the in the face of a tragedy that claimed Mooseheads and DND has brought look forward to the occasion each close ties between the CAF in Halifax the lives of nine Kootenay members, in more than $200,000 for Camp Hill year. and the wider community. and forever changed the lives of the since its inception, and has been the As for the game itself, the Mooseh- “It’s one of the reasons that Halifax survivors and their families,” said single largest source of funding for eads fell 4-1 to the Voltigeurs, con- is the place in Canada to wear a uni- Mooseheads announcer Scott MacIn- the Memorial Garden. tributing to an unfortunate losing form,” he said. tosh. “To be able to honour and thank streak for the team. The Mooseheads The Kootenay crew were also rec- As always, DND Appreciation the men and women of our Cana- only offence came from the single ognized during the regular Canadian Night was held as a fundraiser dian Armed Forces while raffling off goal by Maxim Trepanier, who Forces Family of the Game segment, for Camp Hill Veteran’s Memorial our jerseys in support of Camp Hill, scored on a deflection in front of with the focus being put on the en- Building, with all proceeds going to- is truly special” stated Mooseheads the net. Goalie Alex Gravel made 18 tirety of the ship’s company and their ward maintenance and upgrades for President Brian Urquhart, adding saves and took his eighth loss of the family members. the facility’s popular Memorial Gar- that everyone in the organization, season.

RAdm Craig Baines, Commander MARLANT and JTFA, took part in the ceremonial LS (Ret’d) Allan “Dinger” Bell shows off this year’s special Mooseheads jersey design puck drop along with HMCS Kootenay survivor LS (Ret’d) Allan “Dinger” Bell. honouring HMCS Kootenay. CPL DAVID VELDMAN, FIS HALIFAX CPL DAVID VELDMAN, FIS HALIFAX 4 TRIDENT News December 2, 2019 www.tridentnewspaper.com Community Calendar Publication Reunion and event notices must be submitted by email. Schedule [email protected] include the sender’s name and phone number. for 2019 A notice will not be published if the event is to happen more that one year from publication date. Submissions may be edited. January 14 — MFRC & Money Matters January 28 February 11 — MFRC A Beary Merry Christmas 3036 Sackville Lions Army Cadet Seasons’ Greetings concert February 25 This an annual concert put on by Corps Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m. March 11 — MFRC March 25 — Posting Season the Salvation army in conjunction Time: 6:30 - 9 p.m. Date: Tuesday, December 10 April 8 — MFRC & Spring Automotive with the Stadacona Band. The event Date: Starting September 9 Location: Halifax Central Library April 22 — Battle of the Atlantic May 6 — MFRC is a fundraiser for Salvation Army’s Location: 255 Damascus Drive, Join the performers from EnChor May 21 — Spring Home and Garden Christmas program, providing toys Bedford East for a free evening of music for June 3 — MFRC & Family Days June 17 and teddy bears to underprivileged The 3036 Sackville Lions RCEME the Holiday Season. The concert will July 2 — MFRC children. Concertgoers are encour- Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps include familiar musical offerings, as July 15 July 29 — MFRC aged to bring along a toy or a teddy will be accepting new youth between well as a few surprises. Krista Vincent August 12 — Back to School bear for donation. the ages of 12-18 to join the cadet conducts the choir, accompanied by August 26 — MFRC September 9 The concert tour dates are as fol- corps starting September 9. New ca- Dean Bradshaw on piano. EnChor September 23 — MFRC & DEFSEC lows: December 8 in the Astor The- dets are welcome to drop by for more East is a group with approximately 50 October 7 October 21 — MFRC & Fall Home Improvement atre, Liverpool, NS at 7:30 p.m.; and information and to register on Mon- members from the Halifax area; they November 4 — Remembrance Day December 13 in the Confederation day nights between 6:30-9:00pm from meet weekly at St. Peter’s Church Hall November 18 — MFRC & Holiday Shopping December 2 Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, September 9th, 2019 onwards. To join on the Bedford Highway. December 16 — MFRC & Year End Review PEI at 7:30 p.m. the unit youth must be accompanied Ticket price is $15 and can be pur- by their guardian on the first night Central Library Birthday Editor: Virginia Beaton chased at the door, online at https:// and bring with them government Celebration [email protected] kil-dacweb-3.cohn.dal.ca/online/ issued photo ID and their health Time: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (902) 427-4235 for Halifax, and https://confedera- card. There are no registration fees. Date: Saturday, December 14 Journalist: Ryan Melanson tioncentre.com/whats-on/ for Char- For more information: cadets3036@ Location: Halifax Central Library [email protected] lottetown. Tickets also are available gmail.com or Facebook.com/ca- On December 13, 2014, the Central (902) 427-4231 through the Salvation Army. dets3036 Library opened its doors to the world, Editorial Advisor: Margaret Conway and Halifax has made the space its [email protected] 615 (Bluenose) Royal Canadian The Sister Ships, with historian own. Join Library staff to celebrate 902-721-0560 Air Cadet Squadron Joel Zemel a unique space that has shaped our Time: 6:15-915 p.m. Time: 7 p.m. community and opened possibilities. www.tridentnewspaper.com Location: CFB Halifax Date: Tuesday, December 3 We'll have activities, music, and some Flight principles, air navigation, Location: Maritime Museum of surprises throughout the day. Be sure Advertising Sales meteorology, first aid, airframes, the Atlantic to take part in a special cake-cutting Dave MacNeil engines, marksmanship, effective Author and historian Joel Zemel and small ceremony at 12:30 p.m. 902-209-0570 speaking, instructional techniques will discuss the genesis of SS Mont- [email protected] and leadership. Some of the things Blanc, SS Imo (Runic 1) and their sis- New Year’s Eve 2019 you will learn as a member of 615 ter ships, SS Whangape & SS Cufic Time: 8 p.m. - midnight

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By Ryan Melanson, out at various times through- Trident Staff out the week, and LS Richard Thompson of FMF Cape Scott, As home to one of Canada’s another CHPTA member, also largest military bases, the took part. Halifax region has a large “It’s great to spend a day concentration of CAF mem- doing work in my community. bers in its various neighbour- The kids and I come to use hoods and communities, which these trails often,”said LS Lyn- means plenty of opportunity don Eustache, a MARTECH for members to give back to from HMCS Charlottetown who the areas they live in. spent all four days working In keeping with that spirit, alongside PO1 Embree and the a group of sailors spent the team. week of November 12-15 Association Chair Michael outside the office and out in McFadden said the trails see their community, assisting the lots of military traffic thanks Cole Harbour Parks and Trails to the proximity to 12 Wing Association (CHPTA) with Shearwater, including for PSP clean-up along sections of the sporting events and as a train- Salt Marsh, Shearwater Flyer, ing spot for the annual Nijme- and Heritage Park trails that gen marching group. the group maintains. “We love to see the trails The project was spearheaded being used and we appreciate by PO1 Art Embree of MAR- the help keeping them usable,” LANT Safety and Environ- he said. ment, a CHPTA member and “It’s a lot of incremental frequent volunteer who runs a work, and it’s slow, but what- tree care business on top of his PO1 Art Embree (front row, left) was joined by members of FMF Cape Scott and HMCS Charlottetown ever we get through this week CAF service. to assist the Cole Harbour Parks and Trails Association in cleaning up debris left from Hurricane will be very helpful.” The work needed on the Dorian. He encouraged any other trails was mainly a result RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF CAF members who live in the of damage from Hurricane area to reach out if they’re Dorian. Most of the trails were re- hazard and it also looks unsightly. the areas, and once that was ap- interested in becoming a member or opened within five days of the storm, So we’re dragging the wood chipper proved, he put the call out for extra offering help. The Association meets and fallen trees, branches and other through and cleaning it all up,” PO1 bodies to get even more work done. every Saturday morning on Bissett debris were pushed to the side to not Embree said. With HMCS Charlottetown currently Road with tools, supplies and a set obstruct walkers and cyclists. He requested Special Leave for undergoing its docking work period, list of tasks that volunteers can help “But we can’t leave all those Community Affairs to spend time the unit freed up seven sailors who with for any amount of time they branches piled up, it’s a big fire using his own equipment to clear live in the Cole Harbour area to help choose.

New Drum Major for Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy

A new Drum Major has been appointed in The Stadacona Band. Responsible for the dress, drill, and deportment of the band while on parade, the Drum Major is fre- quently seen front and center on all parades. On November 7, PO2 Yannick Massé was appointed to this prestigious leadership role by Capt (N) Guillaume Lafrance, MAR- LANT Chief of Staff. From left: Lt(N) Ritson, Commander and Director of Music of the Stadacona Band; Capt(N) Lafrance, PO2 Masse, and CPO2 Webster, Band Chief of the Stadacona Band. SUBMITTED

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By Samantha Steele, He said the DND family was happy to Co-op Student, MARLANT PA jump on board to showcase what they do. It’s not every day that a teenager “The event is a good lead up when gets to experience a day in the life of the minds are young, it gives them the Canadian Forces but on Novem- something to think about, and it’s a ber 6, Grade Nine students across positive experience for everyone.” the city came to CFB Halifax for the The daily life on a Canadian war- 25th annual Take Our Kids to Work ship is something not many civilians D a y. have seen. Students were eager to tour MARLANT was proud to host a HMCS Montreal and learn about the variety of interesting activities from different jobs sailors do to keep things firefighter demonstrations to band running smoothly. performances. Take Our Kids to Work Day is an To start off the day was a RHIB annual event created by The Learning ride on the water. Teens and parents Partnership to showcase an organiza- MARLANT hosted Grade 9 students for the 25th Anniversary of Take Our Kids to alike enjoy the unique perspective of tion’s commitment to education. It Work Day on November 6. Students took part in a wide variety of tours and activities Halifax harbour. helps bridge the gap between business at CFB Halifax, including a RHIB ride on the water. CPO1 Craig MacFadgen was a key and education. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA part in bringing this event together.

Retired military personnel welcome at Probus Club of Cobequid

By Gwen Barry, Secretary, • Haliburton House & the Probus Club of Cobequid History of Hockey in Nova Scotia, and Probus Clubs are a great • A History of Canadian way to catch up with old Inventions and Inventors. friends and to meet new ones. The Probus Club of Cobe- We have no political or com- quid meets on the second mercial affiliations and our Thursday of every month, meetings are a time to social- except for July and August. ize with retired and semi- Meetings are held at St. John retired like-minded men and Evangelist Anglican Church women, and to be informed Hall, 934 Old Sackville Road, and entertained. The Probus Middle Sackville. Doors open Club of Cobequid’s catch- at 9:15 am for Meet and Greet ment area covers Bedford, and coffee. Meetings begin at Hammonds Plains, the three 10 a.m. and we have a hot meal Sackvilles, Beaverbank, and following our June, September, parts in between. We are into and December meetings. Come our third year, with a member- and try us out for a meeting ship of 34 people, so it is easy or two, with no obligation to get to know people. A good required. All retired and number of our members are semi-retired professionals, ex-military. There is an inter- technologists, military officers esting guest speaker at every and senior NCOs, administra- meeting. Samples of past tors/managers, and owners of speakers’ topics have included businesses large and small are the following: welcome to attend. • China’s Three Gorges Dam Our motto is Be A Friend, • Policing in the Cobequid Bring A Friend. For further Area information about the Pro- • The 1873 Sinking of the The Probus Club of Cobequid Management Committee. From left: Cdr (ret’d) Bill Gard, Marlene bus Club of Cobequid go to White Star Luxury Liner Berry, Bart Konings, Gwen Barry, Harold Irving, Elizabeth Robin, and Richard Rhodes. probusclubcobequid@gmail. ‘SS Atlantic’ off Prospect SUBMITTED com. For information about Point other Probus Clubs in Halifax, • Painless Parker, the Infamous • The Guild of One Name Genea- • The ABCs of Fraud Dartmouth, the Annapolis Valley, and Dentist of the American West in logical Studies • The Workings of Halifax Regional Colchester, go to the National website the Early 1900s • Halifax: 100 Years of Naval Avia- Municipality Council at http://www.probus.org for contact • Mapping Canada’s Ocean Depths tion History • Aspects of Positive Aging information. December 2, 2019 TRIDENT News 7 Component Dear CCMS:

By CCMS Halifax apply to use of internet/intranet Transfer – Regular tools in the workplace, be it for pro- I feel harassed by a co-worker fessional or personal ends. Moreover, who posted inappropriate com- in keeping with the intent of DAOD Force to Reserve ments about me on her Facebook 5012-0, management should be aware page. When I approached her and of any consequences spilling over asked the posts be deleted, she into the workplace from such activ- Force employment told me she could write what she ity and have a responsibility to ad- wanted and there was nothing dress and resolve any potential situ- the CoC or I could do about it. Is ations of conflict and/or harassment opportunities this true? in a timely and efficient manner. Though the situation described Though it appears you were proac- may not meet all harassment crite- tive attempting a form of early/lo- By Director Naval Personnel & desire camaraderie of shipmates, if ria as outlined in the Harassment cal/informal resolution, you indicat- Training you still want to serve the country, Prevention and Resolution Policy ed it was unsuccessful. Along with then look no further than the Naval (DAOD 5012-0), it is important DND seeking assistance from your CoC, The RCN team consists of three Reserve. employees and CAF members be you may wish to consider contacting distinct workforces: Regular Force, Please contact your local Naval aware online comments about a your local CCMS to obtain additional Reserve Force and civilian, that work Reserve Divisions or Director Naval colleague may be subject to scrutiny information and/or clarification together to deliver maritime effect Personnel & Training Reserve Occu- under the DND and CAF Code of related to other options available to for the Government of Canada. While pation Management http://rcn-mrc. Values and Ethics and Code of Ser- best address your concerns and most the CAF and the RCN are evolving mil.ca/en/director-naval-personnel- vice Discipline. effectively meet your needs. CCMS to more closely integrate these three training-3.page (CPO2 Gourlay, CPO2 The Codes direct DND employees Halifax is located at CFB Halifax components, each will always afford Dionne, CPO2 Gagnon) for further and CAF members to respect the dig- building S-18, ++CCMS Halifax@ the nation with unique and specific information, or visit http://armyapp. nity and values of every person. The VCDS DGICCM@Halifax , 902-721- capabilities. As part of this evolution, forces.gc.ca/reo-oer/en/MARCOM. obligations and expected behaviours 7533. the RCN is creating a Primary Re- aspx for employment opportunities. serve component for each of its man- aged occupations. This will enable Component Transfer – Reserve employment and career progression, Force to Regular Force on a part-time basis, in every naval Employment Opportunities occupation. Some occupations will The Naval Reserve has always been Cher SGCP : be structured to allow direct entry a valued and valuable component for civilians and some, like Marine of the RCN. Historically, the Naval Systems Engineering and Naval Com- Reserve has generated highly skilled Par SGCP Halifax de chaque personne. Les obliga- bat Systems Engineering, will only and dedicated officers and sailors, tions et les comportements attendus allow Component Transfer from the who have consistently contributed to Je me sens harcelé par une col- s’appliquent à l’utilisation des outils Regular Force following attainment the challenge of delivering maritime lègue qui a affiché des commen- Internet / Intranet dans le milieu de of the Operationally Functional Point effect for the Government of Canada. taires inappropriés à mon sujet travail, que ce soit à des fins profes- (OFP). Regardless, for many people, The Component Transfer process is sur sa page Facebook. Quand sionnelles ou personnelles. En outre, the Naval Reserve will offer an oppor- an important part of maintaining je l’ai approchée et que je lui ai conformément à l’esprit de la DOAD tunity to continue to serve Canada in continuity and delivering a stronger demandé que les messages soient 5012-0, la direction devrait être con- a military role but with a reduced and and more versatile RCN. The RCN’s supprimés, elle m’a dit qu’elle sciente des conséquences de telles more flexible commitment of time. Regular Force component relies on its pouvait écrire ce qu’elle voulait activités dans le milieu du travail et For those qualified sailors, who can relationship with the Naval Reserve et que ni la chaîne de comman- être tenue de traiter et de résoudre commit time, employment opportu- to provide skilled and semi-skilled dement, ni moi qui pourrait en toute situation potentielle de conflit nities exist across the fleet and the sailors and officers to its Trained l’empêcher de faire quoique ce et / ou d’harcèlement de manière institution in part-time, short-term Effective Strength. Many reservists soit à ce sujet. Est-ce bien le cas? rapide et efficace. and longer-term employment. Beyond have transferred to the Regular Force Bien que la situation décrite Bien qu’il semble que vous ayez the ability to continue to serve with and the majority of these continue to puisse ne pas toucher tous les tenté de manière proactive une increased flexibility of employment, enjoy exciting careers, gain experi- critères énoncés en matière forme de résolution rapide, locale there are many other benefits to trans- ence and build relationships that are d’harcèlement selon la Politique et informelle, vous avez indiqué ferring to the Naval Reserve. More a benefit beyond service. de prévention et de résolution du que vos efforts n’ont pas porté fruit. senior members, considering release The unique relationship with the harcèlement (DOAD 5012-0), il est im- En plus de demander l’appui de to capitalise on their annuity benefit, Naval Reserve affords the RCN the portant que les employés du MDN et votre chaîne de commandement, who still desire to contribute and who opportunity to employ people, who les membres des FAC sachent que les vous pourriez contacter les SGCP have occupational knowledge and clearly understand the navy, who al- commentaires en ligne concernant locaux pour obtenir des renseigne- skills, are encouraged to contact their ready have some or all of the required un collègue peuvent être soumis à un ments supplémentaires et / ou des local Naval Reserve Division, to ex- training and who want to commit contrôle en vertu du Code de valeurs clarifications en ce qui a trait aux plore continued service options. They more to the nation. The RCN invites et d’éthique et du Code de discipline autres options disponibles afin de could benefit from the more flexible all NAVRES members, who are Ready militaire du MDN et des FAC. mieux répondre à vos besoins. SGCP employment opportunities while pro- to Help, Ready to Lead and Ready Les codes incitent les employés Halifax, BFC Halifax, Bâtiment S-18, viding leadership and skills, developed to Fight, to formalize that intent by du MDN et les membres des FAC à ++CCMS Halifax@VCDS DGICCM@ over a career, to a growing and opera- submitting a Component Transfer re- respecter la dignité et les valeurs Halifax , (902-721-7533). tionally enhanced Naval Reserve. quest through the In-Service Selection Service within the Naval Reserve process. The manager of your occupa- not only affords the employment and tion will work with you and CMP to geographic stability some people manage your transfer, conduct any desire; it also delivers the benefits of Prior Learning Assessment and align stability, pension considerations, med- your experiences, qualifications and Serving the military community ical and dental benefits and educa- training to employment opportuni- for more than 30 years! tional reimbursement that members ties. To increase the probability of a seek when considering employment rapid and seamless transfer, ensure options beyond the Regular Force. your medical and Force Test remains If you wish to transfer to the Naval valid and direct any questions to your 902-465-5060 Reserve, then request the transfer Occupation Manager. D Nav P&T 3 through your release centre. If you http://rcn-mrc.mil.ca/en/director- 1046 Main Road Eastern Passage, NS still desire challenge, if you still naval-personnel-training-3.page 177647 8 TRIDENT News December 2, 2019 Veterans’ homelessness: make this your reason to give

By The Maple Leaf severe mental illness. Government Initiatives ibility for local offices to distribute Veterans identified additional The Government of Canada’s Home- emergency funds. During the 2019 National Defence transition challenges beyond starting lessness Partnering Strategy provided Lastly, the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign, a new career. One veteran described over $700 million over five years (2014- released the results of the Let’s Talk consider supporting charities that the transition “like being on Mars and 2019) to prevent and reduce homeless- Housing consultations. Being part of support homeless veterans. coming back to earth”. ness in Canada. One of strategy’s the development of the country’s first Veterans’ homelessness is a grow- Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) calls directives for this period is veteran National Housing Strategy is a criti- ing issue in Canada. According to a attention to the importance of career homelessness, and the government’s cal step to ensure that it addresses the 2014 report published in the Cana- transition. Homelessness Partnering Strategy housing needs of veterans. dian Journal of Community Mental Veterans can be hesitant to ask for and Veterans Affairs Canada are Health, there were 2,950 veterans stay- help, not feeling worthy of the sup- working together to coordinate the re- Support from the Defence Team ing in shelters, making up 2.2 per cent ports made available to them or being gional and community-level services The National Defence Workplace of annual shelter users. distrustful of those offering help. delivered by both departments. The Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) The report also highlighted how ap- strategy also worked with emergency strives to make a difference in the proximately 25 per cent of the veteran VAC questionnaires and shelters and crisis service providers lives of those in need. In 2018, this population in Canada face difficulties application forms can seem in an effort to identity homeless vet- translated into roughly $3,500,000 in transitioning from military service daunting and complex. erans and those at imminent risk in donated funds. These funds aided to civilian life, and have an increased The study showed a higher inci- order to connect them with veteran- those impacted by local tornadoes and risk of homelessness, mental illness, dence of addiction and mental illness specific services. floods, and supported military-related and addictions. among veterans, but especially for The State of Homelessness in charities, as well as a multitude of While veterans make up approxi- those experiencing homelessness. Canada 2016 called for a Housing other worthy causes. mately two per cent of the Canadian While 11 per cent of veterans suffer First strategy focused on reducing Our NDWCC campaign provides population, advocates are concerned from post-traumatic stress disorder emergency shelter use among veter- Defence Team members with a direct with the overrepresentation of veter- (PTSD), many reported using alco- ans, urging the federal government to line to donate to over 86,500 chari- ans in the homeless population. hol to deal with their mental health, provide: ties, including numerous organiza- and some started using while in the • Funding for veterans who are at tions with strong ties to Canada’s Factors at play military. risk of, or who are experiencing military. There are also charities No one organization or group or lev- Some of the problems that put homelessness. that support homeless veterans. el of government can hope to tackle veterans at risk of homelessness were • New affordable housing units Support these charities in their work Veterans’ homelessness on their own. not present when they began their designed to support veterans and to tackle the growing issue of veter- There are a multitude of factors that military services, but instead devel- their needs. ans’ homelessness, to understand why contribute to, and perpetuate this oped over time. • Expanded eligibility of veteran it happens, how to prevent it, and how issue. To be effective, peer-support benefits beyond those who can to ensure support is available and The study noted that veterans requires knowledge of the military demonstrate a direct link between suits the needs of former CAF mem- comprised 4.3 per cent of a sample of service and homelessness-related military service and their injury bers. the adult homeless population with issues. or illness, including greater flex- Become a part of the solution.

Stadacona Band plays annual ‘Til We Meet Again concert

On November 9, as part of Veterans’ Week, the 18th annual 'Til We Meet Again concert was presented at the Halifax Central Library, featuring the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy. The full-house event was organized in sup- port of the Camp Hill Veterans' Memo- rial Building at the QEII Health Sciences Centre. The concert also presented special tributes to the Kootenay family as well as to the late LCdr (ret'd) Jim Reddy. SUBMITTED December 2, 2019 TRIDENT News 9 Pogo: The little vessel that could

By Jennifer Gamble, Curator, Naval Museum of Halifax

From trailblazer to training vessel, the 65-year-old Pogo has had a unique life. Designed to assist HMCS Labra- dor, Canada’s first Arctic patrol ship, in exploring the Northwest Passage, Pogo has played a key role in the history of mapping Canada’s Arctic coastlines. Designed and built as a light aluminum all-welded auxiliary vessel, the little ship that could has served Canada in many unique ways.

Northwest to History Up until the turn of the twentieth century, the successful navigation of the Northwest Passage remained an unrealized dream for countless explorers. Walls of sea ice and unpre- dictable weather led to the tragic loss of many Arctic expeditions. Map- ping a safe route through the passage originated from the need to find a shorter trade route to Asia from Eu- rope. From Henry Hudson to Sir John Franklin, the extreme weather and undiscovered coastlines made find- ing a way through the elusive passage next to impossible. It was not until 1906 when Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen became the first captain to navigate the passage from East to West. This success meant it was pos- sible to map a way through the Arctic. The RCMP established several outposts across Canada’s Arctic during the late 1890s. Patrolling the coastlines became one of their many duties, and after 1906, the demand was high to protect the passage from foreign ships. The RCMP launched the schooner St. Roch in 1928 to help in this endeavour. Up until the 1950s, it picked its way through the icy nar- rows of the passage and made history by successfully crossing the passage twice during the Second World War. When St. Roch retired however, there The first deep draft transit of Bellot Strait: Pogo leads HMCS Labrador past Magpie Rock, August 24, 1957. was still a need to protect and patrol DND our Northern coastlines; a solution had to be found. That solution became merchant ships to get through the did not serve during a time of war, on. To this day, the vessel is still an the construction of HMCS Labrador. passage and to help supply the Distant it was determined it did not fit the important part of their training Commissioned on July 8, 1954, Lab- Early Warning (DEW) line during the museum’s mandate. As a result, Pogo program. Far from retirement, Pogo rador was built to map and to patrol Cold War. was transferred to the Outaouais continues to represent a significant the Northwest Passage. At over 6,000 Branch of the Navy League of Canada time in Canada’s Arctic history. tons, Labrador would meet many chal- A New Chapter in 2005 to become a training vessel for To learn more about the Royal Ca- lenges while exploring the sparsely In 1958, when HMCS Labrador was the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets. After nadian’s Navy journey into the Arctic, documented passage. Limited day- transferred to the Department of three years of refurbishment, Pogo come to the Museum to see our new light, icebergs and bad weather made Transportation, Pogo said goodbye, was sent to sea trials down the Ottawa feature exhibit called North of 60, traveling in the arctic dangerous. and began a new career in 1960 as a River, and has since been providing opening December 9. Modern deep-hulled vessels, like Lab- unit’s tender with HMCS York. During sea cadets a vessel to test their skills rador required an accurate level of the 1960s a water line burst and Pogo charting to safely manage navigation sank, but was raised by RCN Reserve in Arctic waters. To assist in finding Divers and placed back into service ANTOVIC a path through the ice, a little 36-foot soon after. From the 1970s to the early REAL PROPERTY vessel known as the Pogo was con- 1990s, Pogo served at HMCS Carleton structed. The six-person crew operat- as a diving tender. Over the years, the APPRAISALS INC. ed independently from Labrador, and little vessel started to show its age and NEED YOUR HOME APPRAISED? led the way through the fog and ice. was retired in 1995. Fitted with cutting-edge hydrographic Even though Pogo was retired, Are you relocating? Call us! survey equipment, Pogo allowed the the vessel’s historical significance Friendly, Reliable, Accurate, Timely crew to chart a safe route through in mapping the unknown waters of arctic waterways. These charts would the Arctic had not been forgotten. It Servicing: Sackville, Bedford, Halifax/Dartmouth & Outlying Areas prove to be invaluable for future RCN was originally given to the Canadian Tel: (902)441-4434 • Fax: (902) 406-5525 • www.antovicappraisals.com • Email: [email protected] ships patrolling the coastline, for War Museum, but because the vessel We look forward to speaking with you! 177643 10 TRIDENT News December 2, 2019 Remembrance at the National War Memorial

By MS Andrew McDonald, hosted by the Royal Cana- FMF Cape Scott dian Legion and the Canadian Armed Forces Chief Warrant MS Andrew McDonald at- Officer. tended the Remembrance Day Then came the big day itself. ceremony at the National War We arrived early at the Museum in Ottawa as the National War Memorial. After Special Guest to Chief of the a quick walk through of the Defence Staff Gen Jonathan plan with the CAF CWO, it was Vance. MS McDonald was also time for the ceremony to begin. tasked with laying a wreath Local soldiers, sailors, airmen/ on behalf of all CAF members women, and cadets marched who have been wounded while up the memorial followed by a carrying out their duty. large platoon of veterans. Next the Prime Minister and Gover- Standing at the base of the nor General arrived. National War Memorial on At 11 a.m. the bugler played Remembrance Day, just me- the last post and the first of 21 tres away from where the rest shots rang out. After two min- of the members of the 2019 utes of silence it was time to Sentry Program were about to get ready and I made my way take their posts was an awe- to the wreath lineup. When the inspiring moment. We were time came, I picked up the Ca- at the culminating point of nadian Armed Forces Wreath our week in Ottawa and it was and made my way to the CDS time for all of us to perform and CAF CWO. I presented the our duties. CDS with the wreath and he The sentries came marching CAF members and an RCMP member stood on sentry duty at the National War Memorial in Ottawa laid it on behalf of the CAF. up from Cartier Square Drill on Remembrance Day 2019. We all saluted and marched Hall, with rifles at the shoulder MCPL BRYAN CARTER, CFSU (O) off. and halted next to the monu- When the ceremony was ment. The Sentry Commander, Sgt Wednesday prior, when we first met in Our visit to Parliament was fol- over, our frozen sentries were re- Jesse Adams, ordered the four sen- the lobby of our hotel, a site we would lowed by meetings with our respective leased from their posts and we met up tries, LS Stephen MacLeod, Cpl Sean soon become very familiar with as we commanders. In my case, as the spe- so they could get rid of their weapons Finnigan, MCpl Ashley Barker and would meet here many times a day for cial guest to the Chief of the Defence and warm up before our final event of Constable Ryan John Lenssen to their the duration of our trip. We had a wel- Staff, I was able to have a short meet- the week, The Silver Cross Mother’s posts on the monument. Then Sgt come brief by Public Affairs and then ing with the CDS in his new office in Luncheon hosted by the Governor Adams and our Nursing Officer Lt(N) loaded up into vans to whisk us off to Carling Campus. General at Rideau Hall. Jeffrey Lee took their posts. The sen- Parliament Hill where we were given The rest of the week saw us in- And like that, our whirlwind week tries did not move again for another a tour of both the temporary House of volved with drill practices intermin- was over. It was a somber week filled hour and 42 minutes. Commons and the Senate. Our Senate gled with visits to the RCMP Stables, with a lot of emotions both happy Our week together as part of the tour was particularly special as it was Beechwood Military Cemetery, the and sad, as we made new friends and 2019 Sentry Program began the given by the Usher of the Black Rod. Canadian War Museum, and dinners remembered those we lost.

12 Wing Shearwater member recognized for 42 years of military service

On Thursday, November 14, 2019, 12 Wing Shearwater Chief of Staff Maj Rob Truscott presented WO Jean-Marc Grenier with his Canadian Forces’ Decoration Third Clasp in recognition of his 42 years of military service. WO Grenier, originally from Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario, joined the CAF Regular Force as a sonar operator in the RCN but later transferred to the RCAF as a meteorological technician. During his career, he worked in cit- ies across Canada, deployed in 2007 to the Persian Gulf in HMCS Halifax on Op APOLLO and, in 2010, deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, with the Canadian Expeditionary Force Command. In late 2010, he transferred to the Reserve Force and worked as the 12 Wing Hazardous Materials Co- ordinator until his retirement on November 15. WO Grenier and his wife Brenda plan to stay in the area of Fall River, Nova Scotia, and use their free time to travel. 12 WING IMAGING SERVICES December 2, 2019 TRIDENT News 11 CAF members join students at No Stone Left Alone ceremony

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

A group of students from Gorse- brook Junior High joined with mem- bers of 3 Military Police Regiment and 5 Cdn Div ahead of Remembrance Day to pay tribute to those have died in service to Canada. The annual No Stone Left Alone cer- emony was held at Fort Massey Cem- etery on November 8. The initiative was founded in 2011 with the goal of honouring and remembering Canada’s veterans while educating school chil- dren on the sacrifices made by service members – ceremonies have been held annually since then in Halifax and in other cities across Canada. Participating students spend time learning about Canada’s military history, war, and peace in the weeks leading up, then attend the memo- rial ceremony alongside serving CAF members. Following the ceremony, students lay poppies at every head- stone inside the cemetery. “It’s incredibly important for this generation to remember, memorial- ize, and commemorate the sacrifices made by so many sailors, soldiers and aviators in the great wars and all the conflict that has existed since,” said Lt(N) Alex Moore, who represented 3 MPR as acting CO for the day. Members of 5 Cdn Div and 3 MPR attended the No Stone Left Alone ceremony alongside students from Gorsebrook Junior High. “I’m proud today to see all the youth RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF here commemorating Armistice Day 101 years later.” Foundation, while students read In experience and a great learning op- with about 200 at Fort Massey in Hali- The ceremony included a piper and Flanders Fields and The Act of Re- portunity for the kids, while also forg- fax. In a message read aloud at the bugler, speeches by CAF members, membrance in both official languages. ing a relationship between the school event, No Stone Left Alone founder school staff and representatives of Gorsebrook principal David Leblanc and the CAF that can be nurtured in Maureen Bianchini-Purvis said she the No Stone Left Alone Memorial said the ceremony provides a moving other ways throughout the year. was proud of the foundation’s ef- “As parents and teachers, it’s part forts to educate Canadian students of our responsibility to speak with and connect them with the stories of our children about Remembrance Day, Canada’s veterans. and help them understand the sacri- “The placing of a poppy on the fices made by members of our mili- headstone of a soldier is a small act, tary and their families,” he said. but it’s also a powerful symbol that Nearly 10,000 students participated we’re trying not to forget, to not doom in ceremonies across the country, ourselves into repeating our history.”

CAF members laid wreaths at Fort Massey Cemetery before students placed poppies at each headstone.

RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF 177649 12 TRIDENT News December 2, 2019 MARLANT members return from National Sentry Program

By Trident Staff The Op DISTINCTION badge received for Three members of taking part in the MARLANT were cho- National Sentry sen to be part of the Program. final contingent for MONA GHIZ, this year’s Nation- MARLANT PA al Sentry Program in Ottawa. The 23-person group was tasked with standing sentry at the Tomb of the Years of Unknown Soldier service: 5 at the National War years Reserve, Memorial from mid- 9 years Regular October until November Force 10. The program runs from Awards/medals: April to Remembrance Day, Canadian Forces’ Decora- with different groups of CAF mem- tion bers from across the country taking What does performing sentry duties up the mission through the seven- at the National War Memorial mean to month period. you? “I am extremely honoured to be Name: LS Wayne Comeau performing sentry duties at the War From left, LS Ashley Fletcher of HMCS Montreal, LS Joshua Rogers of HMCS Wind- Age: 32 Memorial for a second time. It is a priv- sor and LS Wayne Comeau of BIS Halifax were all chosen to take part in the 2019 Hometown: Meteghan, NS ilege to be trusted with this duty again. National Sentry Program, guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Ottawa Unit: BIS Halifax I’m always moved when I witness the from mid-October through to November 10. Years of service: 10 emotions that people have when they MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA Awards/medals: General Campaign visit the War Memorial.” Star, NATO Article 5 - Active Endeavor What does performing sentry duties Name: LS Joshua Rogers at the National War Memorial mean Age: 29 to you? Hometown: Kanata, ON NAME HAMILTON, GEOFF // “It’s an honour to represent Canada Unit: HMCS Windsor ENROL DATE 1997 // and serve at the National War Memo- Years of service: 7 CURRENT RANK COMMANDER // rial. This is my third time doing this Awards/medals: OSM - Op CARIBBE NAVAL RESERVE HQ // DEPLOYMENTS OP NARWHAL – 2002 task and I recommend it to everyone What does performing sentry duties UNMIS (SUDAN) – 2007 serving in the CAF.” at the National War Memorial mean to EX PANAMAX – 2011 NATO EX TRIDENT JUNCTURE – 2015 // you? Name: LS Ashley Fletcher “It’s an honour to represent Canada LOCATION HALIFAX // Age: 31 and to represent the submarine force. TITLE CEO, NS // Hometown: Bass River, NS This is my second time doing this task SERVICE 2018–PRESENT // Unit: HMCS Montreal and I highly recommend it.”

WE KNOW THE VALUE OF A RESERVIST Join Canada’s largest private sector employer of veterans Getting ready for the holidays 177648 On Saturday, November 16, many Defence Team members and families braved the beyondservice.ca cold and wind to participate in the Chronicle Herald’s Holiday Parade of Lights. SUBMITTED December 2, 2019 TRIDENT News 13

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4 ways to not break the bank this season

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By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff

A team of sailors from across MARLANT spent the day at Feed Nova Scotia’s Burnside headquarters on November 14, volunteering their time in the spirit of NDWCC to give the charity a boost ahead of the busy holiday season. The group was organized by PO2 Joe Dickie, who is the NDWCC coor- dinator for Canadian Fleet Atlantic staff. The unit has held a number of volunteer events to showcase ways to give back to the local community on top of the traditional monetary dona- tions made to NDWCC. Knowing that Feed Nova Scotia has a high need, PO2 Dickie put the call out to other MARLANT units, and ended up with a total of 23 volunteers for the day, including a large group from HMCS Harry DeWolf. “I’ve volunteered here before, so I was aware this is an organization that can always use the help, especially around Christmas time when extra donations start to come in,” PO2 Dickie said. “I put the call out to all the other NDWCC coordinators, and it didn’t take long to have all the people we needed.” RCN volunteers were tasked with Twenty-three CAF members took part in the volunteer day, and Feed Nova Scotia representatives said the extra help is much ap- sorting produce donated by local preciated as the holidays get closer. farmers, and others helped pack RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF food orders to be shipped out to the 140 organizations across the prov- “The work that happens in the Feed Nova Scotia is normally able ing to over 33,400 meals that will be ince that rely on food from Feed warehouse is almost all done by vol- to provide three meals for every two distributed to people in need in Nova Nova Scotia. unteers, so what’s happening today is dollars that gets donated. It’s a sta- Scotia. “We divide the tasks up as they’re a huge help. We have food to make up tistic they take pride in, and volun- Penrose said anyone else inter- needed. There’s always lots to be thousands of meals that gets sorted teer work, along with other types of ested in supporting Feed Nova Scotia done,” said Feed Nova Scotia Volun- every single shift, and when we have community support, helps keep their can go to feednovascotia.ca to get teer Services Assistant Carly Pen- lots of people in helping us, we can costs at that low level. information about volunteering and rose. She added that an extra group do even more,” she said, adding that In total, the group from MARLANT monetary donations, as well as ongo- of workers in the warehouse for a about 7,000 extra families typically sorted 15,100 kilograms of non- ing holiday initiatives like the Case day can have a big impact as they get use their services through the holi- perishable, perishable and frozen of Compassion wine fundraiser and ready for their busiest time of year. days. food items through the day, equal- Christmas Turkey Drive.

A group of CAF personnel, including members from Atlantic Fleet HQ, HMCS Harry Members helped sort produce following Feed Nova Scotia’s weekly delivery from local DeWolf, and other units, volunteered at Feed Nova Scotia on November 14. farmers. RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF December 2, 2019 TRIDENT News 15 A second AOPS is launched

By The Maple Leaf

Canada’s second Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS), the future HMCS Margaret Brooke, was success- fully launched in Halifax on November 20. An important milestone in the construction of the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) future fleet, the launch marked the first time the ship was put in water. The ship will be berthed alongside in the Halifax Shipyard until its remaining construction work is completed. Designated the Harry De- Wolf-class, these ships were designed with a thick and robust hull that will allow them to operate in up to 120 cm of first-year sea ice. The ships will also be able to operate with a Cyclone helicopter and embark small vehicles, deployable boats, and cargo containers, which will The future HMCS Margaret Brooke was successfully launched on Sunday, November 20, 2019. The ship is the second of the Harry DeWolf support expanded RCN surveil- class. lance activities and operations MCPL MANUELA BERGER, FIS HALIFAX while patrolling Canada’s three coasts.Publication: Trident | Colour Printnadian Ready Armed | Display Forces 10.25" operations x 6.6.29" at Arctic.| July Work 2018 to finalize the construc- naming ceremony is being planned The construction of these new home, and abroad, and will provide tion of the future HMCS Margaret for 2020. The ship is expected to be in AOPS is essential for supporting Ca- greater capability to patrol in the Brooke is ongoing, and an official full service in 2021. 177651 16 TRIDENT News December 2, 2019 Co-op students learn new skills at CFB Halifax

Navy COOP student sparkles! Sir John A. MacDon- ald High School student Remi Myers learned how to use a grinder under the watchful eye of Sgt Jyson Muzzy during a hands-on visit at CFB Halifax’s Transportation, Electrical and Mechanical Engi- neering (TEME) unit on November 14. Remi is one of the participants in the 2019-20 Navy High School Co-op Program. Twelve students from various local area high schools spend one day a week at CFB Hali- fax, affording them a rare inside glimpse at the wide variety of career choices that the CAF/DND has to offer. Many thanks to TEME for the engaging day of activities and education. SUBMITTED

Sailing with family

By Capt Jenn Jackson, “After serving in the Re- HMCS Ottawa PAO serves as an infantry soldier and deploying to Bosnia, I When Capt Monica Phillips decided I wanted to transfer received her posting to HMCS to the Regular Force. I wanted Ottawa she knew it was com- to move into a trade that was ing with an added experience. more technical and it turned For the first time in their out the navy was a natural fit more than 20-year careers, for that.” Capt Phillips and her brother Separated by four years, the PO2 Thomas “Turtle” Hertel siblings grew up in Sudbury, were posted to the same unit. Ontario, but moved in differ- “We had both been posted ent social crowds. Despite that, to the same geographical area even as they each pursued before, but Ottawa is the first their individual careers, they time we have served in the kept in touch, saying it was same unit, same ship,” said like picking up the conversa- Capt Phillips. tion where it was left off. “When I came aboard I had to “We work in completely dif- advise the chain of command ferent areas of the ship and be- that Thomas was my brother long to different messes, so it is – they were not even aware. To rare that we interact when we counter any conflict of inter- are sailing,” said PO2 Hertel. est, I ensure that I keep things While Ottawa is deployed on transparent, including ensur- Operations NEON and PRO- ing there is another person JECTION, being posted to the present whenever I need to dis- same unit has had an unex- cuss something with Thomas pected advantage and a bit of professionally,” she adds. an interesting quirk. Many crewmembers are not “Knowing both of us are de- aware of their connection be- PO2 Thomas Hertel and Capt Monica Phillips are siblings, serving in HMCS Ottawa during that ployed together on the ship has cause she goes by her married ship’s current deployment on Ops NEON and PROJECTION. made this deployment easier name. SUBMITTED for our father,” said Capt “There is that moment of Phillips. “He takes comfort in shock and surprise when they find transferred to the Regular Force in to experience being a member of knowing we have each other if we out, and it is almost always a funny his current occupation in 2000. His the ranks first to get a better under- need it while we are here.” reaction,” said PO2 Hertel. experiences indirectly influenced his standing of what non-commissioned One of the challenges is as a Physi- Capt Phillips, a Regular Force Phy- sister’s decision to join. members experience. When my trade cian Assistant, Capt Phillips is the sician Assistant who joined in 1998 “I knew I wanted to study medi- of Physician Assistant became a only “Doc” on the ship, although as a Medical Technician, is the older cine, and the military seemed like a commissioned trade in 2016, that goal there is also a Medical Technician. sibling. But PO2 Hertel, a Marine great opportunity to do it,” said Capt was achieved, and I feel I am able to “Prior to deployment, we had to Technician – Electrical, beat her to Phillips. “I thought about becoming connect with all ranks because of the have a mandatory Zika and STD brief. the military punch by joining the a Medical Officer from the begin- path I chose.” I will admit it can be a little awkward reserves as an infantry soldier right ning, but Turtle complained so much For PO2 Hertel, his career in the when the person doing the briefing is out of high school in 1992. He then about officers in general, I decided CAF took a different track. your big sister,” said PO2 Hertel. December 2, 2019 TRIDENT News 17 Operation Transition: it involves us all

By the Maple Leaf About the CAF Transition Group day, we’re creating a culture of transi- a window of time, tools, education, The CAF Transition Group is com- tion and formalizing the process. training, and support from their Serving in the military is not just a prised of its headquarters in Ottawa We’re providing tools and support chain of command to explore poten- job, it’s a way of life that involves the and nine Transition Units located for transitioning members and their tial retention options or confirm they entire family. There is no other career across the country, supporting 32 families, and encouraging everyone to are “ready to transition”. quite like it, a career that, for many Transition Centres. In coordination start thinking about transition earlier members, becomes synonymous with with Veterans Affairs Canada and its in their careers,” said Brigadier-Gen- Transition trial their identity. other partners, the CAF Transition eral Mark Misener, Commander of Concurrently, the CAF Transition That is why transitioning from mili- Group is continuously working to the CAF Transition Group. Group is running a transition trial, or tary to civilian life can be one of the improve the support and programs The transformation taking place pilot project, at CFB Borden. The tran- most difficult transitions members it offers and to achieve its mission of is laid out in a joint CDS /Deputy sition trial started in late 2018 with and their families make. delivering personalized, professional, Minister Directive entitled Operation the hiring and training of personnel. As such, transition requires thor- and standardized casualty support Transition that was issued on Dec.7, The idea behind the trial “is to test ough preparation, often including and transition services to CAF mem- 2018. a transition process with actual CAF social, emotional and psychological bers and their families. members and work through potential adjustments as a person and as a fam- The goal is a seamless transition Operation Transition problems in real-time instead of on a i l y. and enhanced well-being for all mem- Operation Transition provides the whiteboard,” said Brigadier-General Roughly 10,000 Canadian Armed bers and their families, with special framework for how the Transition Misener. “The outcomes of this proj- Forces (CAF) personnel transition attention provided to ill and injured Group will lead a command-driven, ect will inform what transition will out of the military each year. Every personnel, their families and the fami- wholesale change to the way the CAF look like in the future. member and their family will one day lies of the deceased. understands and implements transi- The hope is that through the tran- transition out of the Forces. Transi- Up until recently, the process of tion and details how the CAF Transi- sition trial and initial transition tion involves us all. “transition” was a foreign concept tion Group will build its transition process we will assist members and Realizing the challenges members for the CAF. When a member left the capabilities and processes. their families in being better pre- and their families often face when Forces, he or she was said to “release” Perhaps the most immediately im- pared for transition and having a reintegrating into civilian life is why from the military. This release con- pactful change for members and their solid plan in place. The bottom line is the CAF stood up its newest forma- sisted of a military member filling families has been the introduction that we want to ensure that members tion in December of last year, the out forms, getting paperwork in order, of a 12-step initial transition process and their families are as informed, Canadian Armed Forces Transition and returning equipment. that came into effect April 1, 2019. prepared and empowered as possible Group. “All aspects of this ‘release’ were This interim process ensures mem- for a successful transition, when the left up to the member and family. To- bers and their families are provided time comes.”

Shimakaze,” said Ottawa Deck Officer Lt(N) Gill Herlinger. Japan and Canada improve “So much that we do nowadays hap- pens through email or messages that it’s really great when you get those interoperability at KAEDEX face-to-face opportunities to actually meet people in a setting where you have lots of time to discuss details to By Capt Jenn Jackson, simulations while in port. crews waved farewell to each other enhance training,” he said. HMCS Ottawa PAO Both teams simulated a boarding before departing into the sunset. Upon completion of KAEDEX, Ot- with members from Ottawa’s crew Even though KAEDEX 2019 was tawa continued to conduct forward Anti-submarine warfare and naval acting as civilian sailors on a ficti- delayed and scaled back due to the naval presence operations in the Asia- boarding party capabilities were tious vessel of interest. This was October 12 passing of super-typhoon Pacific region on Operation PROJEC- among the skills practised by HMCS followed by demonstrations on subdu- Hagibis, the event was considered a TION and Operation NEON, support- Ottawa and Japanese warships dur- ing, searching and other boarding success in improving interoperability. ing the implementation of United ing KAEDEX 19, held near Yokosuka, party tactics. “KAEDEX was a great opportunity Nations Security Council sanctions Japan from October 16 to 19. On October 17, Ottawa, Chokai, and for my team to see how another na- imposed against North Korea. Held in the Asia-Pacific region since Shimakaze conducted manoeuvres at tion’s boarding team operates. We got This was the second KAEDEX this 2016, KAEDEX focuses on strength- sea, including practicing replenish- the chance to demonstrate and talk year, following a KAEDEX in June in- ening interoperability between the ment-at-sea approaches, each taking about some basic boarding tactics volving Japan and HMCS Regina off Royal Canadian Navy and the Japa- turns as a guide ship. This was fol- with the teams from Chokai and the coast of Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. nese Maritime Self-Defense Force. lowed by a cooperative anti-subma- The name KAEDEX was proposed rine warfare simulation. by the Japanese in honour of Can- KAEDEX finished with a grand ada’s involvement – “kaede” is the gesture. On the last day, Chokai and Japanese word for maple. Shimakaze conducted a traditional On the first day, teams from Ot- sail past manoeuvre on Ottawa, which tawa and Japanese Ships Chokai and played Not Ready to Go by the Trews Shimakaze conducted naval boarding over the loudspeaker while all three

HMCS Ot- tawa conducts manoeuvres with Japanese Maritime Self- TOM SINGLETON Defense Force ships Chokai LEORA LAWSON and Shimaka- ze during exer- MEAGHAN JOHNSTON cise KAEDEX in October 2019. 177667 18 TRIDENT News December 2, 2019 HMCS Halifax continues deployment on Op REASSURANCE

By Trident Staff

HMCS Halifax is the flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2), one of four multinational, high readiness maritime forces com- posed of vessels from allied countries. During its time on Op REASSUR- ANCE, Halifax has led and executed a range of missions across a broad spectrum of operations to enhance interoperability and cooperation with Canada’s allies and NATO partners in the region. In October, Halifax was among 32 ships, two submarines and approximately 5,000 sailors from 18 NATO-member countries participat- ing in DYNAMIC MARINER 19 off the coast of Rota, Spain, from October 7 to 18. During a port visit in Cadiz, Spain, the ship hosted a NATO reception onboard and also gave out promotions and awards to crewmembers. Following the conclusion of DY- NAMIC MARINER 19, Halifax contin- The sun rises as Standing NATO Mari- ued its NATO maritime presence with time Group 2 Flagship, HMCS Halifax, SNMG2 on Op REASSURANCE. On patrols in the Eastern Mediterranean November 11, the ship held a Remem- during Ex DOGU AKDENIZ 19, while brance ceremony at sea. Recently deployed on Op REASSURANCE on Halifax also participated in Ex DOGU November 13, 2019. AKDENIZ 19, in the Eastern Mediter- MS DAN BARD, CANADIAN FORCES COMBAT ranean. CAMERA

A specialized team of Spanish Marines from Spanish Oiler ESPS Patiño conduct a board- ing exercise of HMCS Halifax in the Mediter- ranean Sea during Op RE- ASSURANCE on November 5, 2019. Members of the Helicopter Air Detachment aboard HMCS Halifax conduct a fo’csle CPL BRADEN transfer with CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, call sign Kingfisher while sailing the Mediter- TRUDEAU, TRINITY ranean Sea during Op REASSURANCE. - FIS CPL BRADEN TRUDEAU, TRINITY - FIS

Crewmembers of HMCS Halifax take to their coordinated positions during a simulat- Members of HMCS HALIFAX’S casualty clearing team respond to man overboard ed Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear scenario while sailing the Mediter- drills during Op REASSURANCE on November 6, 2019. ranean Sea during Op REASSURANCE on November 8, 2019. CPL BRADEN TRUDEAU, TRINITY - FIS CPL BRADEN TRUDEAU, TRINITY - FIS December 2, 2019 TRIDENT News 19 FDU(A) members Les membres de to run 50 km l’UPF(A) courent in support of 50 km en support à Christmas Daddies Christmas Daddies

By Lt(N) Éliane Trahan, will continue to be so generous Par Ltv Éliane Trahan, les gens seront aussi généreux cette Public Affairs Officer this year. So, if you see a bunch of Officier des affaires publiques année. Alors, si vous voyez une bande people running down the streets de personnes courir le long des routes Members of Fleet Diving Unit and roads throughout Halifax Re- Le samedi 7 décembre 2019, les dans la municipalité régionale d’Halifax (Atlantic) (FDU(A)) and their fami- gional Municipality this Saturday, membres de l’Unité de plongée de la ce samedi, s’il vous plaît donner gé- lies will participate in their 37th please give to this worthy cause. Flotte (Atlantique) (UPF(A)) et leurs néreusement pour cette digne cause. Annual Christmas Daddies Navy familles participeront à la 37e édition Divers Run on Saturday, December Strength in depth de la course annuelle des plongeurs Force en profondeur 7, 2019, to collect money for chil- Follow along on social media: de la Marine en support à Christmas Suivez la course sur les réseaux dren in need during Christmas • Royal Canadian Navy Insta- Daddies, afin d’amasser des fonds sociaux : time. gram account: @RCN_MRC pour les enfants dans le besoin durant • Compte Instagram de la Marine The 50 km trek will begin early • Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic): @ le temps des Fêtes. royale canadienne: @MRC_RCN in the morning from 12 Wing FleetDivingUnitAtlantic La course de 50 km débutera tôt le • Page Facebook de l’Unité de plon- Shearwater’s Lower Base, proceed- • Christmas Daddies Telethon matin du côté sud de la Base de la 12e gée de la Flotte (Atlantique): @ ing to Dartmouth, Sackville, Bed- Twitter account : @Daddi- Escadre Shearwater, se poursuivra à FleetDivingUnitAtlantic ford and ending in Halifax. FDU(A) esTelethon Dartmouth, Sackville, Bedford et se • Compte Twitter du Téléthon Christ- members will appear on the 56th terminera à Halifax. Les membres mas Daddies: @DaddiesTelethon Christmas Daddies Telethon to It is also possible to make a dona- de l’UPF(A) feront une apparition au present funds raised from pledges tion via the FDU(A) GoFundMe 56e Téléthon Christmas Daddies afin Il est également possible de faire and donations collected along the Page set up by Christmas Daddies: de remettre les fonds récoltés tout au un don via la page GoFundMe route. https://www.gofundme.com/f/ long du parcours. de l’UPF(A) mise sur pied par Since their first year of involve- christmas-daddies-telethon?utm_ Depuis leur première participation Christmas Daddies: https://www. ment in 1983 for the Navy Divers source=facebook&utm_ à la course des plongeurs de la Marine gofundme.com/f/christmas-daddies- Run, nearly $313 500 have been col- medium=social&utm_ en 1983, près de 313 500$ en dons ont été telethon?utm_source=facebook&utm_ lected by FDU(A). Last year, they campaign=p_cp+share-sheet amassés par l’UPF(A). L’année dernière, medium=social&utm_campaign=p_ collected $13 000, let's see if people ils ont recueilli 13 000$, voyons voir si cp+share-sheet

New app for civilian employees launches

By Peter Mallett, with ADM (HR-Civ). • information about mental health fourth release, was made available The Lookout Staff “The HR GO RH app is really and well-being; on October 28 and features en- an effort to leverage changes in • awards and recognition and help hanced navigation, information and Defence Team members can now technology and changes in demog- for managers about managing videos. access civilian human resources in- raphy,” said Scheper. “Put simply, your team’s pay, schedules and Scheper says she and her staff are formation through their cell phone. the way in which we conduct our staffing; continuing their push to let more The first-of-its-kind smartphone lives has changed significantly from • a section about working at DND, DND employees know about the application, HR GO RH, was re- years ago with information and sup- which includes initiatives for app and its usefulness. ADM (HR- leased in June by DND’s ADM port now at our fingertips. This is military spouses, priority entitle- Civ) recently announced a contest HR-Civ and provides employment- another way that ADM (HR-Civ) is ments and student employees; offering weekly prizes in an effort to related information. modernizing the way that service is and, encourage more users to download The bilingual app available for delivered.” • a toolbox that offers overtime the app. Android or iOS devices provides at- From the HR GO RH pull-down and pay calculators, as well If you have more questions or your-fingertips information. menu, users can find: as job and leave classification concerns about HR Connect RH or The app provides quick and con- • news and announcements, in- descriptions. the new HR GO RH app call their venient access to human resources cluding updates on the Phoenix A separate video section offers toll-free telephone line 1-833-747- information any time of day from Compensation Agreement users content on mental health, 6363 or find HR Connect HR on the virtually any location, says Diana • pay, benefits, and leave informa- well-being and pay. ADM(HR-Civ) intranet site. Scheper, Digital Project Manager tion; The latest version of the app, its

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By Ryan Melanson, down around the 17-kilome- Trident Staff tre mark, he summoned the energy to catch back up and A sailor from HMCS keep going. Extra encourage- Shawinigan is describing a ment came when he reached memorable experience at the the halfway mark after only CISM Military World Games in an hour and fifteen minutes, China, where he secured a new “I realized at that moment personal best marathon time that I could run a great time while representing the CAF on if I could hold on longer,” he the international stage. said. The 2019 World Games were The back half of the race held in the city of Wuhan involved conserving energy from October 18-27, with the while keeping a good pace, marathon event taking place and though his legs felt like on the final day of competi- bricks, MS Brown said he tion. This was MS Mark pushed hard through the Brown’s third marathon and course’s last two kilometres, second time competing for and broke into a full sprint Canada at the international for the final 200 metres. CISM level. While he didn’t “I knew I had energy to set any expectations for him- sprint so I gave everything I self, he went to China with a had left in the tank. Turning solid training program under the corner and seeing 2:32 his belt and the determina- on the clock was extremely tion to “go big, or go home.” exciting.” CISM competitions are at- He said he was thrilled tended by elite athletes from with his finish, with an across the world, with profes- official time of 2:32:34, and sional and olympic-level tal- added that other members of ent among the runners. Canada’s running team also “I did my homework prior MS Mark Brown waves to the camera after completing the Marathon event at the CISM World Games achieved new personal bests to the race and knew Poland with a time of 2:32:34. in China. and France would have very CPL THOMAS LEE, OPTIC “I will always remember fast teams,” MS Brown said. this race – a very special “I also knew Bahrain had world- them but to find a pack a few back run without a watch, found a pack of one. I was very proud to represent the class elites running in this event, so from the leaders.” runners to keep pace with, and settled Canadian Forces at the 2019 Military the plan was to not even worry about His plan worked out. He chose to in. While he found himself slowing World Games,” MS Brown said.

Fitness and sports updates

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RAdm Craig Baines, Commander MARLANT and JTFA, took part in the ceremonial puck drop at the Hockey Helps the Homeless Tournament at the RBC Centre on November 8, along with Halifax Mayor Mike Savage and repre- sentatives from VETS Canada. The game featured CAF members along with NHL alumni, raising proceeds for the Veteran’s Drop-In & Support Centre in Dartmouth. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA

Sports trivia regarding female athletes

By Stephen Stone wrestler, actress, author, mixed ball, hockey, softball, and tennis. 100-metre backstroke and 200-me- martial artist and judoka. She is She was named Canada's Female tre backstroke at the 1976 Summer Questions currently signed to WWE, perform- Athlete of the First Half-Century Olympics in Montreal at the age 1. She was the first filly, and the ing on the Raw brand where she is (1900–1950). The Canadian Female of 14, behind two East German favorite at race time, to win the the current Raw Women's Cham- athlete of the year trophy is named athletes, Ulrike Richter and Birgit Kentucky Derby. pion in her first reign. for her Treiber, who later were confirmed 2. She is the first of only three swim- 9. This daughter of “The Greatest” 15. She was the first American wom- to be longstanding participants of mers in Olympic history (Krisztina before her retirement held the an, to win three gold medals in a the East German doping scandal. Egerszegi of Hungary and Michael WBC, WIBA, IWBF and IBA female single Olympic Games. She was also Canada”s female ath- Phelps of the United States being super middleweight titles, and the 16. She is a two-time Olympian, hav- lete of the year and winner of the the two others) to have won indi- IWBF light heavyweight title. ing represented her country at the trophy named after question 14. vidual gold medals for the same 10. She was the first woman to play 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. 20. She was world No. 1 for a total of event at three successive Olympics full-time professional hockey in a She is the 2017 World all-around sil- 332 weeks in singles, and a record (100 metres freestyle – 1956, 1960, position other than goalie. ver medalist, making her the first 237 weeks in doubles, making her 1964). 11. This Olympic silver medalist Canadian gymnast to win a world the only player in history to have 3. Canadian soccer player and achieved a number of historic all-around medal. She is also the held the top spot in both singles captain of the Canadian national firsts during her career, including 2018 Commonwealth and 2015 Pan and doubles for over 200 weeks. team. She scored all 3 goals for becoming the first woman to play American all-around champion She was year-end singles No. 1 Canada in the 2012 Olympic gold in any of the major North Ameri- and a five-time Canadian national seven times, including a record of medal game versus the USA which can pro sports leagues. all-around champion five consecutive years, as well as won with help from biased officiat- 12. She is a retired gymnast and a 17. She is an American auto racer. She year-end doubles No. 1 five times, ing five-time Olympic gold medalist, was the first woman to receive a including three consecutive years 4. These two ladies are the only other all in individual events. Shei is license from the National Hot Rod during which she held the ranking two fillies to win the Kentucky the first gymnast to be awarded a Association (NHRA) to drive a Top for the entire year. Derby. perfect score of 10.0 at the Olym- Fuel dragster. She won the NHRA 5. This retired professional race pic Games, and then, at the same Top Fuel championship in 1977, Answers on page 22 car driver was the first woman to Games (1976 Summer Olympics in 1980, and 1982, becoming the first qualify and compete in both the Montreal), she received six more person to win two and three Top Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona perfect 10s en route to winning Fuel titles. 500. three gold medals. 18. A five-time Olympian, her five 6. She is an American professional 13. Before she retired this American Olympic medals at the 2018 Py- motorcycle racer. She made history professional golfer was a founding eongchang games brought her total in 2010 as the first female to win an member and then leading player number of medals up to fifteen, AMA Pro Racing sprint road race. on the LPGA Tour during the the most by any athlete (female or She is also the first woman to win 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Her 15 major male) in Winter Olympics history. a professional motorsports race of title wins remains the all-time She is ranked first in the all-time any kind at Daytona International record for most major wins by a Cross-Country World Cup rankings Speedway, on March 17, 2012 female golfer. with 114 individual victories and is 7. She is the most successful woman 14. This Canadian athlete, won a gold also the most successful sprinter in in the history of American open- medal for the 400 metre relay and Cross-Country World Cup history, wheel racing—her victory in the a silver medal for the 100 metre at with twenty-nine victories 2008 Indy Japan 300 is the only win the 1928 Summer Olympics in Am- 19. She is a former Canadian competi- by a woman in an IndyCar Series sterdam. She was called the "best tion swimmer, Olympic medalist, race Canadian female athlete of the and former world record-holder. 8. She is an American professional half-century" and a star at basket- She won two bronze medals in the 22 TRIDENT Sports December 2, 2019 Sports Local and national CAF trivia sports tournaments schedule regarding By Trident Staff is from December 2-6, 2019. 21-26, 2020 at CFB Borden. The CAF National Men’s hockey The CAF National Swimming The following is a list of dates for championship is in Gagetown, NB Championship is from March 26-30, female some of the CAF sports tournaments from February 17-21, 2020. 2020 in Nepean, Ontario. to be held in late 2019 and in the first The MEGA curling tournament is Wing Cup floor hockey is from April few months of 2010. on March 1, 2020. 13-17, 2020. Dates for more COTW, COTF, Wing The CAF National Women’s hockey COTW and COTF floor hockey is athletes Cup, regional and national tourna- championship is from March 8-13, from April 27-May 1, 2020. ments for various sports will be an- 2020, at 17 Wing Winnipeg. The CAF National Running Cham- Questions on page 21 nounced as they are finalized. The CAF National Old Timers pionship is from May 22-24, 2020 in Answers The Wing Cup hockey tournament Hockey Championship is from March Ottawa. 1. Regret – 1915 2. Dawn Fraser of Australia 3. Christine Sinclair 4. Genuine Risk – 1980 and Win- ning Colors – 1988 Indigenous 5. Janet Guthrie 6. Elena Myers community 7. Danica Patrick 8. Ronda Rousey members welcome 9. Laila Ali 10. Hayley Wickenheiser HMCS St. John’s 11. Manon Rheaume 12. Nadia Comaneci to Sept-Îles 13. Patty Berg 14. Fanny “Bobbi” Rosenfeld HMCS St. John's arrives in Sept-Îles, 15. Wilma Rudolph Quebec for Remembrance Day and was 16. Elizabeth “Ellie” Black welcomed by Elder Paul-Arthur Mck- 17. Shirley “Cha Cha” Muldowney enzie and children from Ecole Primaire 18. Merit Bjorgen Tshiteshinre during the Great Lakes 19. Nancy Garapick Deployment on November 11, 2019. 20. Martina Navratilova CPL IAN THOMPSON, CAF PHOTO.

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ACROSS 42 Riddle, part 2 83 Devour 119 Carders' requests 36 Composer Franz -- Haydn 73 Pulitzer, e.g. 1 One-sixth of a fl. oz. 47 Casino stake 84 Grassy tract 37 Extra for an iPhone 74 Related to birth 4 Fess (up) 48 Claimed psychic gift 85 End of the riddle DOWN 38 Pre-1917 despots 75 Marsh stalk 7 Hikers' trails 49 Engraving tool 90 Ever so slightly 1 Becomes liquid 39 Word after ballet or 78 Aussie "Hi" 12 -- Lankan 50 Germany's Merkel 91 Directed (at) 2 Younger Obama daughter charlotte 79 Clever trick 15 Suffix with 83-Down 51 Clothing 92 Pasta tube 3 "For -- sake ..." (start of an 40 Big primate 80 Lounge featuring ivory- 18 Alternative to a barrette 53 Skylights? 93 Yang go-with urgent appeal) 41 2012 film set in Iran ticklers 20 Moral code 55 Vigor, musically 94 White bird 4 Other, in Zaragoza 42 Canine chain 81 "Hear ye!" shouter 21 One getting toasted, e.g. 56 Riddle, part 3 96 Really good bud, in brief 5 Nintendo console released 43 Canada's capital 82 That dude 23 Waldorf -- (New York 60 Tachometer inits. 97 Zeus' mother in 2012 44 "What a shame" 83 Swelled head hotel) 63 Cuts down with an ax 101 Riddle's answer 6 Patricia of "Hud" 45 Actress Kate or Rooney 86 Cigars from Cuba 24 1970s TV spinoff 64 Furiousness 109 Like the Dalai Lama 7 Not let up 46 Blue dye from a plant 87 Wraps around 25 Clingy mollusk 65 Stein quaff 110 Filch 8 Playwright -- Fugard 47 Wash oneself 88 Tip, as a cap 26 Start of a riddle 66 Giga- times 1,000 111 Babka nuts 9 -- McAn shoes 52 "-- in there!" 89 Human being 29 RSVP card encl. 67 Eon division 112 Shoulder bone 10 Camouflage 53 Vassal of old 94 Piece of information 30 Saudi export 68 Riddle, part 4 113 Bitterly pungent 11 Healing sign 54 Beech, e.g. 95 Flattened circles 31 Sup in style 75 Rationalist Descartes 114 Rider not in a seat 12 Blocking more sunlight 55 Certain sib, in dialect 96 Via a flight 32 Farrow of "Alice" 76 Render blank 115 Always, in verse 13 Actress Lively or musician 57 Marcher's flute 98 Language akin to Urdu 34 Indian kings 77 Japanese condiment 116 Submitted texts: Abbr. Hitchcock 58 Big tanks 99 Finished up 38 Buy and sell 78 Eye in awe 117 Rotor noises 14 Dumbstruck 59 River in Germany 100 Obstinate equines 41 Nonstandard contraction 81 Comic actress Oteri 118 Chicken -- (varicella) 15 Nickname for boxer Tyson 60 Junk dealer's transaction 102 Agent, informally 16 Watchman 61 Takes a close look at 103 "-- Mommy kissing ..." 17 Golf ball prop 62 Group in "GoodFellas" 104 Cut with acid 19 Regatta athletes 66 QBs' stats 105 Garr of "Tootsie" 22 Ending for Motor or Rock 68 Numb 106 Scraping tool 27 Capital of Qatar 69 Misfires from QBs: Abbr. 107 Choir part The blessing of 28 More quirky 70 Actor Christopher