CAF Conducts Civilian Evacuation Exercise in BC National Defence/ Canadian Armed Forces
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TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2017 Volume 59, #09 A CP-140 Aurora from 407 Long Range Patrol Squadron keeps a watchful eye on a BC Ferries vessel and her HMCS escort during Exercise READY ANGLE 17. This exercise demonstrates the Canadian Armed Forces ability to as- sist should Canadians require secu- rity and evacuation assistance while abroad. Photo by Cpl Andre Maillet. CAF conducts civilian evacuation exercise in BC National Defence/ Canadian Armed Forces Approximately 300 Cana- Armed Forces’ ability to GLE is a collective training Exercise READY AN- It is one of a series of re- Forces facilities such as dian Armed Forces person- evacuate Canadians from event that integrates a wide GLE tests the ability of 1st curring exercises intended those at 19 Wing Comox, nel led by the 1st Canadian dangerous situations abroad variety of elements from Canadian Division Head- to maintain the skills of its CFB Esquimalt and Van- Division based out of Kings- in conjunction with Global across the Canadian Armed quarters to mount what’s participants; it was not de- couver’s HMCS Discovery ton, Ontario, participated in Affairs Canada. Forces as well as other gov- known as a Non-Combat- veloped in response to any helps reduce exercise costs. Exercise READY ANGLE Canadian Armed Forces ernment departments. It’s an ant Evacuation Operation particular world event or 1st Canadian Division 17 in the Comox, Esquimalt, personnel are highly trained important test of our ability (NEO) team. A NEO is a situation. Headquarters contributes to Nanaimo, New Westminster, and are ready, at short no- to work together to ensure military operation requested Holding the exercise on high readiness and contin- Vancouver and Chilliwack tice, to deploy on emergency Canadians abroad can be by Global Affairs Canada. Vancouver Island and the gency operations around the areas of British Columbia operations anywhere in the safely and securely removed It is aimed at evacuating Lower Mainland is intended globe, and provides the Ca- in April. world to ensure the safety from harm’s way should the Canadians from threatening to simulate a broad mixture nadian Armed Forces with Exercise READY AN- and security of people in need ever arise,” explains circumstances in another of rural and urban environ- a rapidly deployable head- GLE 17 is an annual event need. Col Norm Gagné, Exercise nation and moving them to ments. The proximity to quarters capable of respond- that enhances the Canadian “Exercise READY AN- READY ANGLE director. a safe haven. nearby Canadian Armed ing to a variety of crises. 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The week was an op- ed through these events NAOSH Week provides an opportunity to present 19 Wing Commander Col portunity to present edu- and the Wing Command- educational and motivational events that wraps MANAGING EDITOR Mike Atkins providing an cational and motivational er’s presentations echo- up with the 19 Wing Annual Safety Fair. Camille Douglas encouraging brief to rep- events that wraps up with ing of the NAOSH theme: 250-339-2541 resentatives of the Wing the 19 Wing Annual Safety “Make Safety a Habit!” [email protected] General Safety commit- Fair. The fair was held at tees, volunteers of the the Officer’s Mess, and GRAPHIC DESIGNER NAOSH committee, and had displays and presen- (Right) NAOSH out- Gillian Ottaway Querin Wing department manag- tations as well as visitors door displays includ- EDITORIAL ADVISOR ers. The Wing Commander including Jeff Kobayashi ed the fuel cell en- Capt Brad Little reminded all in attendance from the British Columbia try display from 407 about the importance of Safety Authority. Squadron, a display DISTRIBUTION from the 19 Wing Re- Michael Pearce the General Safety pro- The safety fair included gram, and of the individu- both indoor and outdoor covery and Salvage als responsibilities to its displays with HAZMAT (RAS) Team, and a implementation. Safety, the Wing Environ- display by the 19 The success of NAOSH ment Office, 407 Squad- AMS Explosive Ordi- A Division of Personnel Week is dependent upon ron ETO with ergonomics, nance Disposal (EOD) Support Programs dedicated professionals and the Aurora Fuel Cell Team. 19 Wing Comox, PO Box 1000 Stn. Main, Lazo, BC V0R 2K0 [email protected] Mike Kirkwood receives Flag half mast for Workers’ French Legion of Honour Mourning Commander of 19 Wing Comox, Col Mike Atkins, Day presented the French Or- dre national de la Légion d’honneur to Mr. Mike Kirk- wood of Comox on April 25. Mr. Kirkwood is a mem- ber of the Comox Valley Branch of the Royal Ca- nadian Naval Association (RCNA), and he had recent- ly received the insignia of a The National Day of Mourning, held annual- Chevalier of the Order from ly in Canada on April 28, is dedicated to re- the embassy of the Republic membering those who have lost their lives, of France in Ottawa. or suffered injury or illness on the job or due WComd Col Mike Atkins had the honour of pre- As a veteran of the Allied to a work-related tragedy. invasion of France on D-day, senting WO (ret’d) Mike Kirkwood with the French June 6, 1944, the French Legion of Honour Medal in recognition to his in- government had awarded volvement in D-Day. Photo by Cpl Nathan Spence. this honour to Allied veter- The Totem Times is an unoffi- ans. While Mr. Kirkwood beaches. joined the Royal Canadian cial publication of 19 Wing Co- had served in the British On 19 June HMS SCYL- Air Force (RCAF) as a mu- mox, BC. The Editor reserves Forces (Royal Marines) at LA was severely damaged sician with the RCAF Band. the right to edit copy and re- D-day it was only in recent by hitting an enemy mine He retired from the regular ject advertisements to suit the needs of the publication. years that the RCNA became while conducting opera- force in 1975 with the rank Views expressed are those of aware that this award had tional support of the Cana- of Warrant Officer, and re- the contributor unless express- been offered by the President dian Motor Torpedo Boat leased from the supplemen- ly attributed to DND, CAF, or of France to Allied veterans operations protecting the tary reserve in 1990. other agencies. In case of ty- pographical errors, no goods of the Normandy invasion. D-day land area. After HMS Mr. Kirkwood remains may be sold and the difference Mr. Kirkwood joined the SCYLLA returned to Eng- active in community orga- claimed against this paper. The Royal Marines in November land, Mr. Kirkwood then nizations; he had been the 2 Wing coin presentation paper’s liability is limited to a 1942 when he was 16 years served in the East Indies President of the Comox refund of the space charged 2 Wing Bagotville Commander Col Luc Boucher for the erroneous item. Mate- of age. At D-day in Norman- aboard HMS CLEOPATRA, Rotary Club as well as the rial may be reprinted with at- dy, France, Mr. Kirkwood the first ship into Singapore Comox Valley Branch of the presents Maj Steve Gillis, Deputy Command- tribution. Published 22 times was serving aboard HMS after its recapture. Mr. Kirk- RCNA. Shipmate Kirkwood ing Officer of 19 Wing Logistics and Engineers a year, every second Tuesday, SCYLLA, the flagship of wood left the Royal Marines was recognized with a Life (WLE) with a Commander’s Coin during an in- with permission of Col Mike formal BBQ. Maj Gillis was presented the coin Atkins, 19 Wing Commander. Admiral Philip Vian, Com- in 1952. membership by the RCNA Publications Mail Registration mander of the Eastern Task Mr. Kirkwood emigrated in October 2014. Mr. Kirk- for his outstanding coordination of Real Life No.4098. Printed by Ladysmith Force, supporting the Brit- from Britain to Canada in wood lives with his wife, Support provision from WLE to a recent Col- Press, Ladysmith, BC.