Sharing Medical Know- How – at the Extreme Sara White, Managing Editor

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Sharing medical know- how – at the extreme Sara White, Managing editor

If you’re learning your trade, you may as well learn from some of the best. QL3 course candidates from 33 and 35 Field Ambulance Re- serve sections are on their fi rst medic course this summer at 5th Canadian Division Support 33 and 35 Field Ambu- 413 (Transport and Rescue) Squadron search and rescue technician Warrant Officer Base Detachment Aldershot. lance Reserve section Mike Cox encouraged 33 and 35 Field Ambulance Reserve section medic trainees June 22, 413 (Transport and medic trainees listen as to have a good look through the gear aboard the CH149 Cormorant: “You name 413 (Transport and Res- it, we have it – you’d be surprised the trouble people can get into.” S. White Rescue) Squadron search and cue) Squadron search rescue technicians aboard a and rescue technician skill set and you can be profi - or sea states. Think about do- body behind? No,” said La- CH149 Cormorant from 14 Warrant Officer Mike Cox cient – but it may not be what ing your patient transfers in mothe. “You do the best you Wing Greenwood visited to describes the hoisting you need. In a team of two as an ambulance, after you land, can do.” “show and tell” some of their gear that lowers and raises SAR-Techs, and with the crew, where it’s quieter.” Sergeant Nancy Downey him to situations below - experiences and equipment “Where no one else can we can rely on each other.” Lamothe said telling patients is the medics’ course offi cer providing medical first re- get to them – that’s when Cox said some of the basics what the crew and SAR-Techs with 33 Field Ambulance. She sponse in the extreme. we go.” 413 (Transport and Res- course medics are earning will are doing often helps, or ex- said the Cormorant visit was “On SAR, we get tasked to cue) Squadron search and always come in useful, from plain what is happening or will definitely a course highlight situations where people are in a reational boaters, lost hunters rescue technician Master scene triage to packing gear happen. – actually made possible as world of hurt,” said Warrant Of- and others. Warrant Officer Chris to knowing to hunch their And, through it all, the SAR this course was decentralized Lamothe describes his fi ce Mike Cox. “Where no one “We have everything here work: “You do the best own body over a patient so a crew has to think fi rst of itself: from typical, nationally-hosted else can get to them – that’s to effect a rescue,” Cox said, you can do.” helicopter’s rotor wash doesn’t is there enough time and fuel courses in Borden. when we go.” listing AED kits, mountain fl y dust and debris in their face to reach a scene, stay and do “Our candidates now are all Cox and Master Warrant rescue gear, medications and “Engineers, pilots, SAR- or buffet them around while what’s needed, and return for from Atlantic Canada, so this is Officer Chris Lamothe are IVs, oxygen and surface dive Techs – we rely on each other already vulnerable. a safe landing? Fishing boats really a fun course to train. A lot SAR-Techs, working in the bottles, penetration kits, camp- to keep each other safe and do “That downwash can be are “dirty” with masts, radio of them will normally be work- back end of the CH149, the ing gear and food. the job.” quite uncomfortable,” Cox antennae, deck fittings and ing and training together,” she CC130 Hercules – or outside “You name it, we have it – Lamothe said, trained SAR said, noting the medics them- fishing gear – “you’re one said. “They’re a keen group and either aircraft, dangling by you’d be surprised the trouble crews and gear combined, “a selves had been provided ear boat hoist away from getting motivated – and it means we can hoisting cable or jumping by people can get into.” lot of people don’t know the plugs and ballistic eyewear to hurt going down or up,” said ask some local resources like 14 parachute – to provide rescue But, one of the most im- range of our capabilities. don as the Cormorant landed Lamothe. Trees, cliffs, huge Wing to support us with equip- and medical care to hurt crew- portant components of any “We help out the best we simply in Aldershot’s sports waves and winds all make an ment and the helicopter visit. It’s members aboard fi shing and rescue are the people Cox and can: we have a lot of gear, we fi eld. “We have a lot of anxious, “unstable platform” for almost fun to be able to run the course shipping vessels, cruise ship Lamothe – and any SAR-Tech have radios and can call for nervous people, generally in any rescue. with your own home unit and passengers, hikers and rec- – are working with. doctors’ advice, we have a good not great conditions or weather “Do you want to leave any- your own equipment.”

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It is awarded by the Patrol and Training) Squad- Joshua Christianson, in an 20210625GSA0041D-001 Royal Canadian Legion to ron marks a change of com- 11 a.m. ceremony at the 20210625GSA0041D-004 Cadets who have displayed mand ceremony. Greenwood Military Aviation 20210625GSA0041D-005 excellence in citizenship out- Lieutenant-Colonel Angela Museum. 20210625GSA0041D-006 side of the Cadet program. Thomas will turn responsibili- The event is invitation-only, 20210625GSA0041D-008 The medal is awarded to one ties for “the Buffalo” over to to abide by public health gath- Cadet per corps/ squadron the incoming commanding ering limits. annually. In a time where people struggled with inactivity due Tuskers mark to restrictions, Carson stayed change of command, in the mix, keeping active in his school and community. appointment July 22 He was a volunteer for the 14 Wing Community Centre. He Warrant Officer First Class Nathan Gray, Royal Cana- July 22, 413 (Transport and Surek. Warrant Officer Second Class Fionn Carson recently received the Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence from Kingston Legion Branch 098 President is a member of the drumline, dian Air Cadet 517 Flight Lieutenant Graham Squad- Rescue) Squadron will hold Chief Warrant Offi cer Kevin ron squadron warrant officer, attended the Kingston Al Peterson. J. Hildebrand band and jazz band at West Robarts will turn squadron both a change of command Kings District High School, Legion’s June general meeting and expressed appre- chief responsibilities over to ciation for the Legion’s on-going support of Cadet and change of appointment attending the many hours ceremony outside Hangar 14 Chief Warrant Offi cer Stephen programming. He noted, “as a Cadet, I got so many of practice that came before great opportunities through the program and, really, at 14 Wing Greenwood. Bates. Legion awards 517 Cadet performances for concerts it’s all thanks to our sponsors, like the Kingston Branch The event is invitation-only Lieutenant-Colonel Brent New CWO for 404’s herd and community events. He 98 and the Valley Wing 107 Royal Canadian Air Force Vaino will sign command to meet public health gather- Association.” 404 (Long Range Patrol and Training) Squadron, 14 Wing Greenwood, marked a change of appointment cer- is a member of the Gaelic of the squadron over to the ing limits, but will be shared with RCL Cadet Medal emony June 25 for its squadron chief warrant officer in the Annapolis Mess, as Chief Warrant Officer Jonathan club, raising funds for Gaelic Carson. was a positive role model incoming commanding offi - live through 14 Wing’s MS Freeman turned responsibilities over to Chief Warrant Officer Jean Plamondon. 404 Squadron Commanding community projects. Carson “He was always willing to to the junior Cadets and an cer, Lieutenant-Colonel Greg Teams account. Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Angela Thomas presided. Master Corporal K. Scott of Excellence is also working on his Duke lend a hand, to help and to inspiration to all.” of Edinburgh Award. pass on his passion for art The members of the Kings- Jim Hildebrand, the spirit of being a Cadet actions over the duration Within his Cadet squadron, of drill and marksmanship. ton Legion congratulate WO2 Kingston Legion and their group-focussed of the pandemic. He was Carson was a peer tutor, as- He engaged his Cadets on a Fionn Carson and wish him Summer closure There will be no Aurora Newspaper on Branch 098 activities. Regardless, they this year’s recipient of the sisting new Cadet band mem- weekly basis and was always best of luck in his future persevered. Royal Canadian Legion Cadet bers to learn to play. He was proud of their successes. He endeavours. July 20 to August 2 July 26 or August 2 It has been a rough year Warrant Officer Second Medal of Excellence. Carson also continually active within for Cadets, trying to main- Class Fionn Carson of the was presented the award at the squadron, attending com- Fermeture d’été du Il n’y aura pas de journal Aurora du tain their camaraderie whilst Royal Canadian Air Cadet’s the Kingston Legion’s June munity service events. MARION HILL LLB 20 juillet au 2 août 26 juillet au 2 août navigating the regulations of 517 Flight Lieutenant Gra- general meeting by Branch Captain Rhonda Bull, the Law Office and Mediation Services COVID-19. 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June 25, Master Corporal Gaétan Paulin, centre, was presented with the Tusker of the Quarter June 25, Master Corporal Daniel Keith, centre, was promoted to the rank of sergeant by 413 certifi cate by 413 (Transport and Rescue) Squadron Commanding Offi cer Lieutenant-Colonel (Transport and Rescue) Squadron Commanding Offi cer Lieutenant-Colonel Brent Vaino, left, Brent Vaino, left, with Chief Warrant Offi cer Kevin Robarts. with Chief Warrant Offi cer Kevin Robarts. June 18, Master Warrant Offi cer Jason Patterson, centre, was presented the Canadian Forces During the June 8 change of command for the West Nova Scotia Regiment, Sergeant Tracy Decoration Second Clasp by 405 (Long Range Patrol) Squadron Major Andrew Smith, left, Caldwell, WNSR chief clerk, received the 36 Canadian Brigade Group Command Team coin. with Chief Warrant Offi cer Brian Nelson. Aviator E. Fraser

June 18, Corpora Charrisse Leblanc, centre, was promoted to the rank of master corporal by Petty Ofﬁ cer 1st Class Annette Patterson, left, and Captain Katelyn Mahoney at 14 Wing Greenwood.

June 24, Corporal Delisle, centre, was promoted to master corporal by Deputy Wing June 24, Corporal Lalande, centre, was promoted to master corporal by Deputy Wing Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Dale King, left; with Chief Warrant Ofﬁ cer John Martin. Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Dale King, left; with Chief Warrant Ofﬁ cer John Martin.

June 17, Major Jason Mosian, centre, was presented with a June 18, Corporal Hannah Hughes, centre, was promoted to the rank of master corporal by Petty Ofﬁ cer 1st Class Annette Deputy Wing Commander’s Commendation by Deputy Wing Patterson, left, and Captain Katelyn Mahoney at 14 Wing Greenwood. Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Dale King, left, with Chief Warrant Ofﬁ cer John Martin at wing headquarters, 14 Wing Greenwood.

June 18, at her depart with dignity event, Captain Isabelle Jean, right, received a number of gifts and certifi cates recognizing her service, presented by 14 Wing Greenwood Deputy Wing Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Dale King. Included was a June 25, Corporal Jason Thibodeau, centre right, was promoted to the rank of master corporal by 413 (Transport and certifi cate from Premier Iain Rankin, Lieutenant-Governor Rescue) Squadron Commanding Offi cer Lieutenant-Colonel Brent Vaino, left, with Chief Warrant Offi cer Kevin Robarts. of Nova Scotia Arthur LeBlanc, Royal Canadian Air Force Commander Lieutenant-General Al Meinzinger, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and her Canadian fl ag fl own at 14 Wing Greenwood June 3. June 18, Corporal Ashley Holton, centre, was promoted to the rank of master corporal by Petty Offi cer 1st Class Annette June 17, McDermot, centre, was promoted to the rank of Patterson, left, and Captain Katelyn Mahoney at 14 Wing Greenwood. lieutenant by Deputy Wing Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Dale King, left, with Chief Warrant Offi cer John Martin at wing headquarters, 14 Wing Greenwood.

June 30, Master Corporal Patrick Luoma, centre, a member of 14 Wing Operations Support Squadron's Telecom Flight and a volunteer with the 14 Wing Band; was presented a Wing Commander's Commendation for long service, outstanding June 17, Major Jason Mosian, centre, was presented with a Wing dedication and unwavering support by 14 Wing Commander Commander’s Commendation by Deputy Wing Commander Colonel Brendan Cook, left, with Wing Chief Warrant Offi cer June 25, Master Corporal Ryan Morris, centre left, was promoted to the rank of sergeant by 413 (Transport and Rescue) June 18, Corporal Laura Lascelle, centre, was promoted to the rank of master corporal by Petty Offi cer 1st Class Annette Lieutenant-Colonel Dale King, left, with Chief Warrant Offi cer John Martin at the Annapolis Mess. Squadron Commanding Offi cer Lieutenant-Colonel Brent Vaino, left, with Chief Warrant Offi cer Kevin Robarts. Patterson, left, and Captain Katelyn Mahoney at 14 Wing Greenwood. John Martin at wing headquarters, 14 Wing Greenwood. Page 6 July 19, 2021 the Aurora | 14 Wing Greenwood, NS the Aurora | 14 Wing Greenwood, NS July 19, 2021 Page 7 August swim challenge How 405 members crashed a honeymoon, happening across N.S. and memories of it 40 years later… Aboard Lifesaving Society N.S. and Brigadoon Village are organiz- Bert Campbell, wife and our luggage, and ing Brigaswim, a fundraising event to help children with health 405 Squadron Association invited us to join the party. the Oriole conditions or other life challenges attend summer camp. We drank Moose Milk and July 7, members of 144 Brigaswim Challenge 2021 takes place between August 15 and The following email was were given a 405 Sqn base- Construction Engineering 21, with the goal of raising $50,000 for Brigadoon Village. Pick Flight Pictou were invited recently received by the 405 ball cap before we made our your beach, pick your distance – one, three or fi ve kilometres; and on a tour of HMCS Oriole Squadron Association. The excuses etc. pick the date you want to swim - it’s that easy. Lifesaving Society by Acting Sub-Lieutenant sender is Tez Watson from “I was serving at RAF Kin- Scott Ferris. The 31.1-me- lifeguards will supervise swims at designated beaches across the United Kingdom, and this loss on the Nimrod Line and tre ship was touring Atlan- Nova Scotia, including Aylesford Lake Beach, Kings County. is his story: wore the cap until it fell apart tic Canada to celebrate Brigadoon Village, which opened in 2011 on Aylesford Lake her one hundredth year “On the 19th June, 1981, some years later. I left the in the Annapolis Valley, offers 15 youth and family camp pro- at sea. It was built in my wife, Sandra, and I were RAF after almost 22 years, grams designed to accommodate a health condition or other 1921 as the flagship for married, spending our hon- then pursued other careers, the Royal Canadian Yacht life challenge. Brigadoon continues to provide extraordinary eymoon night in the Ramnee but returned to a uniformed Club in Toronto, and then kids in Atlantic Canada with an amazing camp experience – Hotel in Forres. We arrived life (albeit part-time) as a Re- commissioned in 1954 in one all children should have a right to enjoy. the Royal Canadian Navy. late and the place seemed servist in 2017. I’m currently Registration for Brigaswim is open at brigadoonvillage.org. HMCS Oriole is the oldest deserted, but we could hear employed on 1 (F) Squadron ship used by the RCN for voices beyond reception, so who fl y the Typhoon. training and public out- I went to investigate. “I just thought I’d say reach. When fully rigged, “With confetti still on my ‘Hello’ and thanks from my HMCS Oriole sets 13,133 square feet of sail. Submitted suit I found members of 405 wife and I for the kindness Tez and Sandra Watson, May 18, 2018 in Edinburgh Sqn RCAF celebrating their shown four decades ago. We Castle, on the occasion of their wedding vows renewal. last night in Scotland, They celebrated our anniversary Submitted spotted the confetti and my in Arbroath two weeks ago and look forward to travel- are lifted. ~ A Celebration of Life ~ ling more extensively once “Slainte, Tez & Sandra A Celebration of the pandemic restrictions Watson.” Life is planned for CANADA’S MILITARY STORE Chris d’Entremont Olga Backman FLOWERS Member of Parliament for on Sunday, August 29, West Nova/Député - Nova-Ouest JOINING FORCES 2021 from 1-4 p.m.. 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June 17, Aviator Brandon Bragg, centre, was promoted to June 17, Aviator Michelle Hilchey, centre, was promoted June 17, Aviator Michelle Hilchey, centre was promoted to the rank of corporal by Deputy Wing Commander Lieutenant- to the rank of aviator trained by Deputy Wing Commander the rank of corporal by Deputy Wing Commander Lieutenant- June 28, Aviator Mark Hogg, centre, 14 Air Maintenance Squadron; was presented the 404 July 6, Corporal Yannick Tardif, centre, an aviation technician with 405 (Long Range Patrol) Colonel Dale King, left, with Chief Warrant Offi cer John Martin Lieutenant-Colonel Dale King, left, with Chief Warrant Offi cer Colonel Dale King, left, with Chief Warrant Offi cer John Martin (Long Range Patrol and Training) Squadron AWS On-Aircraft Maintenance Course top Squadron; pictured here with 405 Squadron Commanding Offi cer Lieutenant-Colonel Tom at wing headquarters, 14 Wing Greenwood. John Martin at wing headquarters, 14 Wing Greenwood. at wing headquarters, 14 Wing Greenwood. candidate certifi cate by 4040 Squadron Commanding Offi cer Lieutenant-Colonel Angela Goldie, left, and Chief Warrant Offi cer Brian Nelson, was awarded the Top Student award for Thomas, left, with Chief Warrant Offi cer Jean Plamondon. the 404 Squadron CP140 Aviation Systems On Aircraft maintenance course.

June 17, Sailor 2nd Class Jeremy Morris, centre, was June 17, Sailor 1st Class Louis-Philippe Dubé, centre, was June 17, Lieutenant Victoria Cluney, centre, was promoted promoted to the rank of Sailor 1st Class by Deputy Wing promoted to the rank of master sailor by Deputy Wing to the rank of lieutenant-commander by Deputy Wing June 30, Captain Jim Kelly, centre, a member of 415 (Long Range Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Dale King, left, with Chief Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Dale King, left, with Chief Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Dale King, left, with Chief Patrol Force Development) Squadron and a volunteer with the 14 July 8, Captain Roberto Muraca, right, of 14 Operations Support July 8, Captain Richard Haiplik, right, of 14 Operations Support Warrant Offi cer John Martin at wing headquarters, 14 Wing Warrant Offi cer John Martin at wing headquarters, 14 Wing Warrant Offi cer John Martin at wing headquarters, 14 Wing Wing Band; was presented a Wing Commander's Commendation Squadron, received the Canadian Decoration Second Clasp Squadron, received the Canadian Decoration Second Clasp Greenwood. Greenwood. Greenwood. for long service, outstanding dedication and unwavering support for 32 years' service with the Canadian Armed Forces from for 32 years' service with the Canadian Armed Forces from by 14 Wing Commander Colonel Brendan Cook, left, with Wing Lieutenant-Colonel Serge Parisien, 14 OSS commanding offi cer, Lieutenant-Colonel Serge Parisien, 14 OSS commanding offi cer, Chief Warrant Offi cer John Martin at the Annapolis Mess. during an honors and awards ceremony at 14 Wing Greenwood. during an honors and awards ceremony at 14 Wing Greenwood.

June 17, Corporal Morgan Olson, centre, was presented with June 17, Corporal Morgan Olson, centre left, was promoted a Deputy Wing Commander’s Commendation by Deputy June 17, Sergeant Silke Berquist, centre, was promoted to the rank of master corporal by Deputy Wing Commander Wing Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Dale King, left, with to the rank of warrant offi cer by Deputy Wing Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Dale King, left, with Chief Warrant Offi cer Chief Warrant Offi cer John Martin at wing headquarters, 14 Lieutenant-Colonel Dale King, left, with Chief Warrant Offi cer June 30, Warrant Officer and 14 Wing Greenwood July 8, Captain Sean Abraham , right, of 14 Operations Support July 8, Warrant Offi cer Michael Girod, right, of 14 Operations John Martin at wing headquarters, 14 Wing Greenwood. Wing Greenwood. John Martin at wing headquarters, 14 Wing Greenwood. Bandmaster Jeff Campbell, centre, was presented a Wing Squadron, received the Canadian Decoration Second Clasp Support Squadron, received the Canadian Decoration Second Commander's Coin before departing for a new position by for 32 years' service with the Canadian Armed Forces from Clasp for 32 years' service with the Canadian Armed Forces from 14 Wing Commander Colonel Brendan Cook, left, with Wing Lieutenant-Colonel Serge Parisien, 14 OSS commanding offi cer, Lieutenant-Colonel Serge Parisien, 14 OSS commanding offi cer, Chief Warrant Offi cer John Martin at the Annapolis Mess. during an honors and awards ceremony at 14 Wing Greenwood. during an honors and awards ceremony at 14 Wing Greenwood.

June 17, Officer Cadet Cody Montgomery, centre, was June 17, Corporal Kevin Wolfe, centre, was presented with a June 17, Corporal Karine Delisle, centre, was presented with promoted to the rank of 2nd lieutenant by Deputy Wing Deputy Wing Commander’s Commendation by Deputy Wing a Deputy Wing Commander’s Commendation by Deputy Wing Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Dale King, left, with Chief July 7, Offi cer Cadet Benjamin Mabee, centre, was promoted to second lieutenant by 14 Air Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Dale King, left, with Chief Warrant Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Dale King, left, with Chief Warrant Warrant Offi cer John Martin at wing headquarters, 14 Wing Maintenance Squadron Commanding Offi cer Lieutenant-Colonel Cory Marchand, left, with Offi cer John Martin at wing headquarters, 14 Wing Greenwood. Offi cer John Martin at wing headquarters, 14 Wing Greenwood. Greenwood. Master Warrant Offi cer Gerald Smith. July 7, Corporal Wilson, centre, was presented with his commission to second lieutenant by 14 Operations Support Squadron Commanding Offi cer Lieutenant-Colonel Serge Parisien, left, with Chief Warrant Offi cer Alain at 4 Hangar, 14 Wing Greenwood.

June 17, Offi cer Cadet Kelly Low, centre, was promoted June 17, 2nd Lieutenant Dustin d'Entremont, centre, was June 17, 2nd Lieutenant Dustin d'Entremont, centre, to the rank of 2nd lieutenant by Deputy Wing Commander presented a Canadian Armed Forces Commissioning Scroll by was promoted to the rank of lieutenant by Deputy Wing Lieutenant-Colonel Dale King, left, with Chief Warrant Offi cer Deputy Wing Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Dale King, left, Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Dale King, left, with Chief June 25, Warrant Offi cer Colin Hilchey, centre left, was promoted to the rank of master warrant July 7, Corporal Haines, centre, was promoted to master corporal by 14 Operations Support John Martin at wing headquarters, 14 Wing Greenwood. with Chief Warrant Offi cer John Martin at wing headquarters, Warrant Offi cer John Martin at wing headquarters, 14 Wing offi cer by 413 (Transport and Rescue) Squadron Commanding Offi cer Lieutenant-Colonel Squadron Commanding Offi cer Lieutenant-Colonel Serge Parisien, left, with Chief Warrant 14 Wing Greenwood. Greenwood. Brent Vaino, left, with Chief Warrant Offi cer Kevin Robarts. Offi cer Alain at 4 Hangar, 14 Wing Greenwood. Page 10 July 19, 2021 the Aurora | 14 Wing Greenwood, NS the Aurora | 14 Wing Greenwood, NS July 19, 2021 Page 11

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