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Peter Mallet sion at Colwood’s Pacific Activity soon.” Staff Writer Centre on Valentine’s Day. “Our As Erin Snook, wife of PO2 hearts are there already, we will Jeffrey Snook, and her two On Tuesday, A jetty will be be there with you in person soon daughters Avery, 7, and Hayley, 3, filled with the family and friends enough.” worked on a banner, they talked of HMCS Winnipeg crew mem- The final monthly Sunday about how they had filled up a bers as they anxiously await the information session was one giant candy jar at home when return of the warship. of the most satisfying for the Winnipeg deployed. Just before 10 a.m., the frig- families because it included an “Every day we each ate one ate will sail past Duntze Head hour-long banner making ses- candy out of the jar, and now and take the welcome home sion. Armed with paintbrushes there are only nine, the sweetest salute from Rear-Admiral Gilles and art supplies, children created part will be when there are no Couturier, before coming along- colourful homecoming signs that candies left and Daddy is home,” side the jetty. will greet their parent when they said Erin. For the crew, it will mark return home. Commodore Jeff Zwick the end of an eight-and-a-half Crystal Murphy’s two daugh- attended the CPAC event and month, 53,875 nautical mile ters Amaya, 7, and Kaelyn, 5, noted the work done by the journey that started June 15, were extremely proud of the ban- MFRC and families as “incred- 2015. ner they created for their father ibly important.” “With tremendous gratitude to MCpl Ryan Murphy that reads: “Having the opportunity to you the family members we can “His ‘cammies’ are green, his do many deployments myself, all celebrate HMCS Winnipeg boots are black, we’ve waited 253 there is nothing better when pointing her bow towards days to have our Daddy back.” you come around Duntze Head, Above: Avery Snook, 7, and Hayley Snook, 3, make a ban- “I’m looking forward to playing enter Esquimalt Harbour and ner for their father PO2 Jeffrey Snook. Esquimalt Harbour and mak- ing her best speed home to Bear Trap with my Daddy,” said pull into the jetty and you look Top: Kaelyn Murphy, 5, with sister Amaya Murphy, 7, make be with you,” said the ship’s Kaelyn. “I hide under a blanket and try to spot your loved one a banner for their father MCpl Ryan Murphy during a ban- Commanding Officer, Cdr Jeff and he pulls my legs and tickles in the crowd, and the banners ner making session in preparation for the homecoming of Hutchinson via teleconference my arm pits. I miss doing all those made especially for you. There HMCS Winnipeg. during a Sunday information ses- fun things and I want to see him is no better feeling in the world.”

From the Admiral HMCS Winnipeg welcome home

On Feb. 23 HMCS Winnipeg situational awareness in the ests through port visits in India, safe, equipped, and informed, returns to be re-united with Mediterranean Sea and European Malaysia, Singapore, and Japan. which ensured mission success. families and friends after an waters. Your work on Reassurance During your visits you promoted To the families of the crew, extremely successful eight-and- has strengthened our reputation Canada’s security and national please accept my sincere appre- a-half month deployment. in NATO as a dependable ally interests and advanced the RCN’s ciation for the support you have I would like to extend my and skilled fighting force. interoperability with other navies. provided our dedicated sailors, sincerest congratulations to the It is also important to recog- Since starting this extensive soldiers and aviators. Thank you entire crew of HMCS Winnipeg nise that you were engaged in mission in June 2015, you have for being their foundation and for your devotion to duty, excel- operations both before and after circumnavigated the globe and their inspiration. To the staff of lence at sea, and resilience in the Operation Reassurance. Upon sailed more than 53,875 nauti- the Military Family Resource face of many challenges. You have the start of the deployment, you cal miles, spent 254 days at sea, Centre, Personnel Support come together as a ship’s com- conducted surveillance patrols operated with 102 ships from Programs, and Formation Clergy, pany and demonstrated to all our in the eastern Pacific Ocean in 20 other navies, and visited 17 thank you for assisting the fami- allies the Royal Canadian Navy’s support of Operation Caribbe, different countries. Your ship’s lies of HMCS Winnipeg through- capability and commitment to and on your return transit to CH-124 Sea King Helicopter out the deployment. Your con- international maritime security. Canada, you participated in flew more than 200 sorties total- tribution was essential to the The focus of your mission counterterrorism and maritime ling more than 500 flying hours. ship’s success. was the six-months spent on security operations in the Red I would also like to congratu- Bravo Zulu for a job extremely Operation Reassurance, dur- Sea and Indian Ocean in support late all MARPAC units for your well done and most importantly, ing which time you served with of Operation Artemis. unwavering support and dedica- welcome home. two Standing NATO Maritime During the final month of your tion; HMCS Winnipeg’s success is Groups in support of NATO’s deployment, you continued to your success. Your professional- Rear-Admiral Gilles Couturier mission to build maritime further Canada’s Strategic inter- ism and expertise kept our ship Commander MARPAC/JTFP February 22, 2016 LOOKOUT • 3 Facts about the deployment, like what it takes to feed the crew • HMCS Winnipeg was While serving with • From Sept.15 – 18, 2015, • During the deploy- • During the ship’s tran- • Winnipeg was the first the second modernized SNMG1 in the coastal Winnipeg represented the ment, Winnipeg provided sit back to Canada from unit to employ the RCN’s Halifax-class frigate to water of Western Europe, Government of Canada at support to Operation the Mediterranean Sea, Enhanced Naval Boarding deploy overseas in sup- Winnipeg participated in the Defence and Security Artemis the Canadian the focus of Winnipeg’s Party in an operational port of Canadian Armed three major multi-national Equipment international Armed Forces’ contribu- mission was on strategic theatre. The team spent Forces operations. joint task force exercises: exhibition, the largest tion to counter-terrorism engagement activities approximately four • Winnipeg deployed as the • Exercise Northern Coast defence industry trade and maritime security throughout Asia in sup- months on board the ship. Maritime Component of A joint task force exer- show in the world. in the Red Sea, Gulf of port of the RCN’s global • HMCS Fredericton Operation Reassurance, cise that took place in the • During the deployment, Aden, Arabian Sea, Gulf engagement strategy to replaced Winnipeg in the the Canadian Armed coastal waters of Denmark Winnipeg and crew con- of Oman and Western help build practical skills Operation Reassurance Forces contribution to from Sept. 21-25, 2015, ducted 21 visits to for- Indian Ocean. and mutual understand- area of operations when support NATO assurance and involved more than eign ports, in 14 different • In total, Winnipeg was ing with other navies. they joined SNMG2 on measures in Central and 30 warships representing countries, reaching out to deployed for a period of • Winnipeg employed 16 Jan. 9, 2016. Eastern Europe. 13 NATO countries. like-minded nations and eight and a half months members of the RCN • On route to the Operation • Exercise Joint Warrior partners to promote secu- spending more than 254 reserve force, more than Reassurance area of oper- A Royal Navy led joint rity, stability and prosper- days at sea, which is sig- any other ship that was ations, Winnipeg provided task force exercise that ity. The following coun- nificantly longer than deployed in the opera- support to Operation took place in the coast- tries were visited: France, most Royal Canadian tional theatre. Caribbe, Canada’s com- al waters of the United Germany, Greece, India, Navy (RCN) ship deploy- mitment to the multina- Kingdom from Oct. 3-15, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, ments. tional campaign against 2015, and involved more Panama, Portugal, illicit trafficking and than 30 warships repre- Singapore, Spain, Turkey, organized crime in the senting 12 NATO coun- the United Kingdom, and Caribbean Sea and the tries. the United States. Eastern Pacific Ocean. • Exercise Trident Juncture • Winnipeg served with The largest NATO led Standing NATO exercise in more than 20 Maritime Group One years took place in the (SNMG1) and Standing waters surrounding the NATO Maritime Group Straits of Gibraltar from Two (SNMG2), both of which engaged in mari- Oct. 18 - Nov. 6, 2015. time situational aware- The exercise employed ness operations to detect, more than 70 ships, deter and disrupt terror- eight submarines, nine ism in the Mediterranean maritime patrol aircraft Sea. Standing NATO and 3000 Marines from Maritime Groups are 12 NATO countries. multinational, integrated maritime forces made up of vessels from various allied countries.

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Mourning loss of Canadian Armed Forces Member MCpl Mitchell Keith Keller, Aged 31

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MCpl Mitchell Keith Keller obituary MCpl Mitchell Keith Keller, 31, a Jenkins; brothers, Steven (Brandy) and Canadian Armed Forces member serv- Matthew (Chantel); sister, Shawnesy ing in Maryland, United States, passed (Jon); nieces and nephews, Olivia away suddenly on Jan. 25, 2016. Keller and David Jenkins. Mitchell was a proud member of the Also close to him were his moth- Canadian Armed Forces, who met his er- and father-in-law, Joan and Norm wife, Alison (Bennett) while posted to Bennett; sister- and brother-in-law, CFB Esquimalt. He was an exemplary Marcy Bennett (Pauline) and Scott husband and loving father to their son Bennett (Kathryn). Alexander (4.5 years). A service and reception to honour He was honoured to have been Mitchell’s life and military duty took chosen to represent his country in place on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at Maryland, USA. Mitchell was an inspi- McCall’s Funeral Home. ration to those around him. He set Mitchell will forever be a hero in all the example as a husband, father, and of our hearts. soldier for all to emulate. Please make donations to Testicular Mitchell is survived by his wife, Cancer Awareness Foundation: www. Photos by MCpl Michael Bastien, MARPAC Imaging Services Alison; son, Alexander; mother, testicularcancerawarenessfoundation. Funeral Services of Master Corporal Mitchell Keith Keller took place at the McCall Bros Michelle Annis; grandmother, Dorothy org Funeral Home Feb. 13. MCpl Keller passed away in Glen Burnie, Maryland, on Jan. 25. 6 • LOOKOUT February 22, 2016

Victoria Royals visit the Damage Control School

A group from the Qualification Level 5 Teammates are briefed by LS Robb (QL5) Hull Tech course battle a simulated upon exiting the burn room. helicopter crash fire.

Photos by Cpl Brent Kenny, MARPAC Imaging Services Team members and staff of the Victoria Royals Jr. Hockey Club compete in a mini skills PO2 Powell, introduces the group competition involving hose handling and nozzle manipulation at Fleet School’s Damage to the flood tank. Control School on Feb. 10. February 22, 2016 LOOKOUT • 7 Tomorrow’s sailors sail today - cadets in HMCS Whitehorse

SLt Eric Mullen before being spirited away ly put to work learning HMCS Whitehorse to the Kingston Class about the many occupations Maritime Coastal Defence represented on board. They Cadets from the Royal Vessel for a day sail. were able to get some expe- Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Following a tour of the rience steering the ship, and DeWolf in Campbell River ship and meeting with the to learn about the engineer- were given an opportunity Command team, they were ing and operational capabil- to experience the life of a treated to a surprise when ity of the vessel. professional sailor on board a Cormorant helicopter This is one of sev- HMCS Whitehorse on Feb. from 442 Squadron arrived eral opportunities that 17. to conduct a series of helo Whitehorse will have over Seven Cadets and their hoists from Whitehorse’s the next couple of weeks Cadet Instructor Cadre foc’sle. to host cadets and members Officer met the ship’s Rigid After enjoying a meal of coastal communities dur- Hull Inflatable Boat at a hosted by the ship’s compa- ing its patrol along Canada’s jetty in Campbell River ny, the cadets were prompt- Pacific Coast.

Photos by LS Ogle Henry, MARPAC Imaging Services Above: A search and rescue team onboard a EC103 Cormorant based at 19 Wing Comox conducts a Vertical Transfer of Personnel with HMCS Whitehorse. Left: A member of HMCS Whitehorse shows a cadet the bridge. Below: LCdr Shane Denneny, commanding officer, with members of The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp and Admiral DeWolf take time for a photo. 8 • LOOKOUT February 22, 2016

Operation P a l a c i booming success

Ashley Black required. ing the controlled avalanches CJOC Parks Canada’s avalanche reaffirms the purpose of the forecasters, and technicians, program. For over 50 years, the closely monitor weather, “The most surprising thing Canadian Armed Forces snowfall and snow pack to when witnessing an ava- (CAF) and Parks Canada assess avalanche hazards. lanche for the first time is have been preventing ava- “This analysis is an ongo- the sheer size of the snow lanches using the best known ing, iterative process,” cloud as it comes down the method: creating avalanches. said Jeff Goodrich, Senior mountain. It underscores the In 1962, Roger’s Pass Avalanche Officer at Parks requirement for avalanche opened as a mountain pass Canada. control operations in Rogers where the Trans-Canada If a snowpack is deemed Pass in order to ensure the Highway and the Canadian unstable after much analysis, safety of all who are travel- Pacific Railway cross the Parks Canada calls upon the ling through,” he said. Selkirk Mountains in British CAF to perform avalanche The Avalanche Control Columbia. In an effort to control operations. A C3 Program permits motorists to prevent naturally-occurring 105-mm Howitzer is used to safely use the Trans-Canada avalanches, Parks Canada conduct shoots that create Highway and the Canadian- and the CAF partnered small, controlled avalanches. Pacific Railway throughout together for Canada’s larg- “Pre-registered targets are the winter. It also allows for est avalanche-control pro- carefully chosen by Parks Parks Canada to ensure the gram, known to the CAF as Canada in order to trig- safety of their visitors and Operation Palaci. ger avalanches before they staff at Glacier National Park. The annual program starts become a danger to the “Op Palaci is an excellent in late November with the highway. Upon order, the example of how govern- goal of preventing uncon- Avalanche Control Troop ment organizations can work trolled avalanches by creat- engages these targets with together using their indi- ing small, more frequent ava- high explosive projectiles vidual expertise to achieve lanches in controlled settings. fired from the C3 105-mm a common goal,” said Jeff For this year’s first rotation, Howitzer from various gun Goodrich. 17 members of the Avalanche positions along the highway,” The annual success of the Control Troop have deployed said Lieutenant (Lt) Aaron world’s largest mobile ava- to Operation Palaci and have Brideau, troop commander lanche-control program using been through extensive train- for Operation Palaci’s Roto 1. artillery fire can be attribut- ing to prepare for avalanche The CAF’s high readiness ed to the strong partnership control operations. and training prepares the between the CAF and Parks To ensure the program troop for when it is essential Canada. is successful, Parks Canada to conduct avalanche con- “At the troop level, the staff is responsible for exam- trol operations. This level of relationship between us and ining snow profiles. Their readiness ensures the CAF Parks Canada is outstanding. experts examine snow tem- can perform its operational They are incredibly profes- Above: A Roto 2 member takes a sight of the avalanche zones on Rogers Pass peratures, moisture content duties as efficiently as pos- sional and skilled at what on one of the 105-mm C3 howitzers located at a road-side gun platform. and conduct various stabil- sible to avoid prolonged they do,” said Lt Brideau. Top: Shell casings fly as troops fire rounds to clear the avalanche pathways ity tests to determine when highway closure times. Operation Palaci continues in Rogers Pass, which transect the Trans-Canada and CP rail lines. avalanche control may be For Lt Brideau, witness- until April 2016. February 22, 2016 LOOKOUT • 9

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Embassy. veteran Rear-Admiral (Retired) Ken Middle East Headquarters based out “It didn’t need to happen and it RAdm (Ret’d) Summers now The Canadian Navy Summers recently visited Joint Task of Bahrain, the first deployed joint bothered me because it was like a reflects back on the mission with a Force – Iraq (JTF-I) personnel sta- headquarters in Canadian Forces chess game in which Saddam Hussein sense of pride, and lauds the efforts tioned in Kuwait as part of Operation experience. was playing a game of brinksman- of the many men and women who Impact earlier this month. In good humour, he also explained ship,” he says. “All he had to do was served under his command during the The timing of his visit to the Middle to JTF-I personnel in attendance that get out of Kuwait as that was all First Gulf War a quarter of a century East coincided with ongoing com- the First Gulf War was the “damnest” the UNSC (United Nations Security ago. memorations to mark the 25th anni- war because medical personnel were Council) Resolution required of him.” “I am proud and honoured by the . and the Gulf War versary of the liberation of Kuwait first line warriors, headquarters staff Brigadier-General James Irvine, work our sons and daughters do on Dr. Richard Gimblett that occurred during the First Gulf was the second line, while the fighter Commander JTF-I, thanked RAdm behalf of Canada,” he says. “Our sol- DND War in 1991. aircraft and ships were third and (Ret’d) Summers for taking the time diers, sailors, and air men and air In August 1990, RAdm (Ret’d) fourth line respectively. to visit the troops and for sharing his women actively sought roles and mis- It has been a full quarter-century Summers assumed command of the “No one declared war, but we all experiences with them. sions that were within our capability since a land war in a far off desert Canadian Naval Task Group tasked started shooting. No one announced BGen Irvine then asked him what to help the coalition, and Canadians region turned the operational focus of with enforcing United Nations an end to the war, but it ceased… he was most proud of, to which punched above their weight. I wish the Canadian Navy on its head, and set Security Council Resolutions, which it was the damnest war,” says RAdm the Admiral replied it was putting all Canadians could see all that we do the tone for the transformation of the established an embargo against Iraq in (Ret’d) Summers. the Canadian Flag back up on the when we are abroad.” Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), if not the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) as a whole, into the 21st century. rather up-threat in the central Gulf, from Kuwait. With the disengagement Commemorative Ceremony When Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi forces invaded Kuwait without warning over- northeast of Bahrain. Adding to the of naval forces, the task group sailed night on Aug. 1, 1990, the general expec- layered defences was the dispatch of a tactical control of the Coalition Logistics from Dubai on March 12 and arrived in tation was that Canada eventually would wing of CF-18 Hornets to fly combat Force (CLF), making him the only non- Halifax on April 7. to honour 25th anniversary participate in a traditional post-hostili- air patrols with the United States Navy USN officer assigned a warfare com- The embargo against Iraq remained in ties peacekeeping operation. (an eventual 24 aircraft would deploy to mander responsibility in the conflict, a effect. HMCS Huron had been identi- acknowledge this war. The rapidly changing international Doha, Qatar). task easily managed from Athabaskan fied to replace Athabaskan, and was Peter Mallett “Some recognition is not too much situation, however, allowed for a much With this expansion of the commit- fitted as his command ship. deployed in the Gulf from April 23 Staff Writer to ask for,” he says. “That’s what the different reaction. ment, Commodore Summers was des- While again less than 10 per cent of to June 27, 1991. During this time, Korean War veterans had asked for so The Cold War was ending and Canada ignated to move ashore and assume the CLF, the three Canadian ships distin- it was the first Coalition warship to CFB Esquimalt will celebrate the many years. I’m not holding my breath held a seat on the United Nations command of the first ever deployed guished themselves in unique fashions: enter Kuwait harbour, supporting the re- 25th anniversary of the liberation of that things will change overnight. I just Security Council. While the United Canadian joint headquarters, in when the cruiser USS Princeton (CG- opening of the Canadian embassy there, Kuwait with a commemorative cer- keep pounding the pavement and try States launched Operation Desert Shield Manamah, Bahrain, and Captain D.M. 59) struck a mine off Kuwait, Athabaskan and hosting the Maritime Commanders emony on Feb. 26 at the Naden Drill to raise awareness and recruit more and assembled a Coalition to prevent a “Dusty” Miller assumed the mantle of at- being fitted with mine avoidance sonar Conference on June 7. Huron returned Shed. members to our group.” further Iraqi thrust into Saudi Arabia, sea task group commander. For the next was the logical choice to escort her to its home port of Esquimalt on Aug. 2, Joining serving personnel and vet- His group represents past and cur- the UN passed a series of resolutions two months, with only 10 per cent of the to safety; Terra Nova undertook more having been the first HMC Ship to cir- erans will be guest speakers, and Gulf rent Canadian military members who authorizing a naval embargo. Keen to assigned forces, the three Canadian war- escort missions than any other Coalition cumnavigate the globe since the Korean War veterans, Rear-Admiral (Retired) served in the war. show support for UN leadership in what ships carried out more than a quarter of warship through the Strait of Hormuz War and ending a full year of Canadian Ken Summers and RAdm (Retired) “While many Canadians have a short was being called “a new world order,” the total Coalition inspections of cargo (which had been nicknamed “Silkworm naval association with the Gulf. Roger Girouard. Also attending will be memory when it comes to the Persian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney directed ships and vessels suspected of trying to Alley” in reference to shipping losses Of course, that was not the end of PGVC founder recalls Gulf War special guest Vice-Admiral (Retired) Gulf War, the soldiers, sailors and avia- the navy to join the embargo forces. run the blockade. during the recently-concluded Iran-Iraq Canadian naval participation in Gulf Jean Yves Forcier, former Commander tors who served have a very long The naval officer standing duty in Even as the embargo tightened, War of 1980-88); and Protecteur was operations. As any sailor who has served Peter Mallett when, on Feb. 18, 1991, USS of Canada Command. memory.” the National Defence Headquarters Saddam Hussein failed to respond to among the busiest of the operational in the Royal Canadian Navy over the Staff Writer Princeton was severely damaged During the 1990-91 Persian Gulf The Royal Canadian Legion Branch Operations Centre (then-Lieutenant- the mounting pressure. When the U.S. support ships, conducting 70 replen- past quarter century can attest, the after striking a mine near the Failaka crisis, VAdm(Ret’d) Forcier was sec- 91 in Langford recently announced it Commander Drew Robertson) had the unleashed Operation Desert Storm on ishments of vessels from 10 different region has become “a home away from Persian Gulf War veteran Harold Island. Athabaskan was called to onded for six months as Deputy will host an anniversary ceremony on distinction of selecting the codename for Jan. 17, 1991, the role of the naval task nations. home” for the RCN. Davis says he remembers Aug. 24, navigate through the minefield and Chief of Staff Operations with the Feb. 28, the official date that then-U.S. the action – Operation Friction. group changed yet again. Captain Miller The ground assault was launched on Dr. Richard Gimblett is the Command 1990, like it was yesterday. deliver damage control supplies to Canadian Naval Task Group and later President George H.W. Bush declared The East Coast fleet was prepar- was made “UNREP Sierra” and delegated Feb. 24, and 100 hours later – on the Historian of the RCN. He served as At age 30, and holding the rank Princeton. The crippled ship, with a with the Canadian Forces Middle East a unilateral cease-fire that brought an ing for the annual fall North Atlantic 28th – Iraqi forces had been expelled Combat Officer of HMCS Protecteur dur- of Master Corporal in the air force, locked starboard propeller shaft and Headquarters in Bahrain, for which he end to the war. Treaty Organization (NATO) Exercise ing the Gulf War, and later co-authored he boarded HMCS Athabaskan, and a locked port rudder, was guided was “Mentioned in Dispatch.” “We are trying to make sure people Teamwork, but the general appreciation (with Jean Morin) the official history: set sail from Halifax Harbour. Along from the minefield by the mine- The proceedings will commence at who served in the Persian Gulf are was that the aging “steamer” fleet was Operation Friction: The Canadian Forces with two other Canadian warships, sweeper USS Adroit. 9:45 a.m., and is one of six events recognized and never forgotten,” said in the Persian Gulf, 1990-1991 (Dundurn, not up to the threat of Iraqi forces armed destroyer and crew were bound for “It was scary; we knew we were planned at Canadian Armed Forces Norm Scott, president of Branch 91. 1997). with Mirage fighters and Exocet missiles. the Persian Gulf after Iraq’s invasion in an active minefield and everyone bases across Canada to commemorate “The Legion is here to support all vet- The mission meant, moreover, that of Kuwait. on the upper deck was on the look- the end of the Persian Gulf War on erans and their families.” the role of the fleet literally was turned “Bridges were closed down, peo- out for more mines,” recalls Davis. Feb. 28, 1991. Davis says PGVC membership is upside down, from traditional open ocean ple lined the harbour to say good- “For 24 to 36 hours I was so nervous Canada’s military, along with 33 also open to all RCN sailors who anti-submarine warfare to anti-surface bye, and there was a flotilla of boats I wouldn’t even go down below the coalition nations, took part in various have served in the Persian Gulf in the and anti-air warfare in confined tropical in the harbour,” recalls Davis, 56. deck, and tried my best to catch operations to thwart Iraq’s invasion years following the war right up until waters. It was truly fortunate that new The mission meant, Before leaving, Athabaskan sporadic naps in the hangar.” and annexation of Kuwait. present day. Davis operates a PGVC equipment was being stockpiled for the was quickly refitted with several The native of Bell Island, Harold Davis, president of the Facebook Page and is encouraging any Halifax-class frigates under construction, moreover, that the role advanced weapons. Athabaskan was Newfoundland, left the military in recently formed Persian Gulf Veterans current and past CAF members who and the Tribal-class destroyer Update appointed flagship of the Canadian 2009 after a 31 years of dedicated of Canada (PGVC), says it’s been an served in the Persian Gulf, before or service. and Modernization Program (TRUMP). Naval Task Group, which included “uphill struggle” to get Canadians to after the war, to join the page. So, over a busy two-week period, the of the fleet literally was the destroyer HMCS Terra Nova and destroyers HMC Ships Athabaskan and supply ship HMCS Protecteur. Terra Nova, the supply ship HMCS turned upside down, from The Task Group served in the Protecteur, and their five embarked Sea central Persian Gulf with other King helicopters, were hastily upgraded coalition naval forces through the with a range of surface warfare and self- traditional open ocean Fall of 1990 on Operation Friction. defence capabilities. After Operation Desert Storm began They sailed from Halifax on Aug. 24 anti-submarine warfare to in January 1991, the Task Group and arrived in the Gulf to commence undertook escort duties for hospital operations on Oct. 1. Along the way the ships and other vulnerable naval mission had continued to evolve. anti-surface and anti-air vessels of the Coalition. At a meeting of Coalition naval forces, Davis was an Air Weapons System the task group commander, then-Com- warfare in confined Technician servicing the embarked modore Ken Summers determined the Sea King helicopter. best placing of Canadian ships would be, He recalls one of the more peril- not in the safe rear area of the Arabian tropical waters. ous moments of the deployment Sea outside the Strait of Hormuz, but 12 • LOOKOUT February 22, 2016 Perfect score for Winnipeg Marine Systems Engineers SLt Jamie Tobin Navy is constantly in totalling 22 new qualifica- pleted their Qualification half months,” Petty Officer “Bravo Zulu to the all of HMCS Winnipeg need of qualified engi- tions for Winnipeg through- Level 4. Second Class Brandon the newly qualified stok- neers to sail our ships and out the deployment. “It feels really great Lawrence, a newly promot- ers,” says Cdr Hutchinson. After a successful HMCS Winnipeg has cer- Additionally four Electrical to receive this qualifica- ed Engineering Officer of “Winnipeg has truly taken deployment on Operation tainly done more than its Technicians completed their tion after putting so much the Watch. “Now I can just Marine Systems Engineering Reassurance, nine mem- fair share to support the Qualification Level 3 and effort into my training focus on the tasks at hand force generation to a new bers of HMCS Winnipeg’s fleet,” said Commander four Hull Technicians com- over the past seven and a and advancing my skills.” level. Marine Systems Engineering Jeff Hutchinson, Winnipeg’s (MSE) department chal- Commanding Officer. lenged certification boards Four members from to obtain their next level Canadian Fleet Pacific’s engi- of qualification and all nine neering staff embarked on were successful. Winnipeg during the ship’s “We are overwhelmed by port visit in Singapore and this clean sweep and the sailed with the ship for eight overall success of our team,” days to conduct the boards. said Lieutenant (Navy) “The candidates were Justin Dunn, the Deputy well prepared and they all MSE Officer who recent- impressed us with their per- ly obtained his Head of formance. They made our Department qualification. job on board quite easy,” said “All of the candidates put Lieutenant-Commander in a lot of hard work and Robert Petitpas, the they are all well-deserving Damage Control Division of their accomplishments.” Commander and one of the Four members obtained board members. their Certification Level In addition to the nine III: Engineering Officer of new qualifications in the Watch qualification; recent weeks, seven mem- three members obtained bers of the ship’s MSE their Certification Level department achieved IV: Chief Engine Room their Auxiliary Machinery Artificer qualification, one Operators Certificate and completed Phase IV train- nine members received ing and another obtained his their Certification Level Photo by LS Brian Bourassa, HMCS WINNIPEG Head of Department quali- 2: Machinery Console Members of the Marine System Engineering department on board HMCS Winnipeg hold their career fication. 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Royal Canadian Navy announces Code of Conduct DND review and re-write follow- input and advice in formu- the new Code. The RCN Code of of a more respectful and ing several unacceptable lating the Code. Through “This initiative was truly Conduct compliments and professional working envi- The Royal Canadian Navy conduct incidents involving the involvement of numer- beneficial as it forced us expands upon Operation ronment. The Code defines (RCN) officially announced RCN personnel in 2014. ous voices, we’ve developed (all members of the RCN) Honour, an initiative ‘what right looks like’ and the finalization of its Code Developed within the a RCN Code of Conduct to take a hard look at ordered by the Chief of emphasizes that exemplary of Conduct on Monday, Directorate of Naval that, along with related our current practices, to the Defence Staff, General conduct must begin at the Feb. 22 in Ottawa, the cul- Personnel and Training, training and mentoring, will acknowledge that a course Jonathan Vance. Operation top and, from there, must mination of a year-long under the leadership of serve as an investment in all correction was required, Honour’s mission is to extend all the way through internal review of its con- Commodore (Cmdre) our personnel.” and to develop a plan to eliminate harmful and inap- our ranks.” duct practices, as well as a Luc Cassivi, the Code of The Code is consis- ensure that we fully under- propriate sexual behaviour The Code of Conduct will re-write of its core docu- Conduct describes, in- tent with, and reinforces, stand our responsibilities,” within the Canadian Armed be one of the key focuses mentation and training cur- depth, the expectations the the underpinnings of the said Capt(N) Josée Kurtz, Forces. of RCN training over the riculum on the matter. RCN has of its personnel. Canadian Armed Forces’ Director of Naval Personnel “This Code of Conduct, coming months as the Navy The Code of Conduct is “One of our most cru- (CAF) Operation Honour, and Training. “Over the when taken alongside institutionalizes its concepts part of the RCN’s contin- cial initial tasks was ensur- as well as the four core mili- coming months, new, lead- Operation Honour, signals and principles within the ued implementation of rec- ing that the new Code of tary values of Duty, Integrity, ing-edge training modules a new era of more clear- organization. The imple- ommendations following its Conduct would resonate Loyalty and Courage. Each on conduct will be intro- cut guidance regarding mentation of this Code will 2014 Internal Review on with sailors and provide value is further defined via duced throughout the naval how we conduct ourselves take place through orga- Personal Conduct.The Code them with clear guidance two criteria, both collective training curriculum, as well and how we treat each nized training, as well as provides clear definitions and expectations regarding principles and individual as a modernized Guide other,” said VAdm Norman. through mentorship at all and enhanced directions their personal conduct,” said principles, which explicitly to the Divisional System. “I fully endorse the work levels of the chain of com- of what the RCN expects Cmdre Cassivi. “In order to outline the high standards These materials will provide of Commodore Cassivi, mand. Active and engaged regarding the behaviour accomplish this, teams vis- to which RCN members contemporary and practical Capt(N) Kurtz, and their leadership, or ‘deck-plate and conduct of all its mem- ited Halifax, Esquimalt and must adhere, as well as the advice to junior leaders in team on this Code, as it leadership’, will be essential bers. Vice-Admiral (VAdm) Quebec City and engaged responsibilities of RCN the RCN, and will help us outlines exactly what our to the successful adoption Mark Norman, Commander one-on-one with members leadership towards both hold ourselves to the high- expectations are when it of the Code of Conduct of the RCN, ordered the of the RCN, seeking their championing and enforcing est standards of conduct.” comes to the establishment moving forward.

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Leading Seaman Nichole Tipper is Leading Seaman Amie-Anne Savage is Leading Seaman Michael Powell is Able Seaman John Kopp is promoted promoted to her current rank. promoted to her current rank. promoted to his current rank. to his current rank.

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Master Seaman Yhan Mathe is pre- Master Seaman Andrew Sherk is Sub-Lieutenant Andrew Campbell is Leading Seaman Kyle Vandevenne is sented with the Canadian Forces presented with the Canadian Forces presented with an Operation Nanook presented with his Junior Weapons Decoration for 12 years of service. Decoration for 12 years of service. coin. Engineering Technician On the Job Progress Report completion certifi- cate.

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MARPAC HQ recognizes accomplishments The Executive Officer of Maritime Forces Pacific Headquarters, Lieutenant-Commander Colleen O’Brien presented awards and medals to members of the staff. Cpl Stuart MacNeil, MARPAC Imaging Services

Lieutenant (Navy) Craig McKay receives a General Warrant Officer Jonathan Morley receives a Corporal Joseph Cornolius (centre) receives his Campaign Star – South West Asia rotation bar. Canadian Forces Decoration Clasp for 22 years of promotion with Master Warrant Officer Yves service in the Canadian Armed Forces. Wiseman (right).

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Deborah Morrow daughter. Samantha was a three- Director of the Navy League of The Duke’s challenge is a address to the group of attendees. Contributor day camping trip away from com- Canada (in absentia), seeded the Canadian youth achievement “Samantha’s legacy was to chal- pleting her award when she was idea of the posthumous presenta- program, open to Canadians ages lenge herself to defeat her fears.” One year after Parksville Sea tragically killed in a car crash. tion from Ottawa. 14 to 25, encouraging them to In her award record book, Cadet Samantha Calder was taken Supporters from across “It’s the right thing to do,” he reach their highest potential. Samantha advised others to from her family in the prime of her Canada attended the ceremony said, “They deserve this, and then Participants must complete a set face their fears. “For in life,” she adolescence, her parents received including Rear-Admiral Gilles they can move on, knowing Sam amount of community service, wrote, “we cannot succeed if we the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Couturier, Commander Maritime finally got her Gold.” physical activity, skills and adven- don’t try.” Award at Government House on Forces Pacific, and his wife For Samantha’s mother Carol, turous journeys. The Lieutenant Governor spoke her behalf. Sylvie Tremblay; Jim Kershaw, the gesture represented the “This honour is awarded to those softly to the Calder family in those It was the first posthumous National President of the Duke essence of the Canadian spirit. who have earned it. It is not just moving moments following the award of its kind ever given in of Edinburgh’s Award Program; “It’s beautiful. I never thought given to them,” said Jim Kershaw, presentation. Her empathy sifted Canada. Debbie Yates and her husband things like this could happen,” in his speech. through the room, uplifting the In the drawing room of Dave Yates, National President she said, as she admired the Kershaw is the Canadian pro- spirits of Carol and Dave Calder Government House, a testimo- of the Navy League of Canada; certificate signed by His Royal gram director from Ontario who and Samantha’s siblings, Will and ny to the kindness of Canadians and Sushil Saini, Executive Highness, Prince Philip, the Duke gave final approval for the posthu- Eva. Her Honour spoke of how was quietly expressed in the pri- Director of the B.C. Yukon Duke of Edinburgh. mous award. “I had to make this in life, Samantha was a gift to vate ceremony hosted by Her of Edinburgh’s Award Program. Samantha Calder was a Chief happen for Sam,” he said. Kershaw her family, Sea Cadet Corps, her Honour, the Lieutenant Governor It was Saini who coordinat- Petty Officer Second Class in the travelled across the country for the school, and made a lasting contri- of British Columbia, Judith ed and organized the intimate Parksville Sea Cadet Corps and ceremony. bution to her community. Guichon. Her Honour presented British Columbia ceremony, add- had worked for three years to “The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Samantha Calder’s story has Carol and David Calder with the ing her personal touches to create complete her Bronze and Silver Program is an ideal partner- touched lives across the country Gold Award in celebration of the a memorable day for the Calders. Duke of Edinburgh’s Award ship for the Duke of Edinburgh and now in death, she has made achievements of their deceased Doug Thomas, Executive requirements. Award,” said Dave Yates in his Canadian history. PACIFIC MAZDA Military & DND Incentive Program

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