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Aircrew Learn to Survive in the Arctic February 24, 2016 VOLUME 65, ISSUE 4 FREE Visit us online at: thevoxair.ca or Aircrew Learn to Survive in the Arctic A student from Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training (CFSSAT) constructs a shelter in Crystal City during the Air Operations Survival Course in Resolute Bay, Nunavut from January 29-31, 2016. See page 5 for complete story. Photo: Cpl Justin Ancelin, 17 Wing Imaging SAR Tech Last Dakota 17 Wing Men’s Prairie Take a 100 Meal Failing In Memorial Navigator Honours Regional Journey As Order To Jump In Trainer And Curling Part Of Succeed Remembered Trenton Awards Championship Nutrition Month In this issue: In this Page 3 Page 4 Pages 6-7 Page 11 Page 12 Page 15 2 VOXAIR, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 24 February, 2016 Community Connects with 17 Wing Fire Changes to Your Canadian Armed Forces Pension Hall and Winnipeg Police Service Administration MWO John Pereira, 17 Wing Fire Chief and Martin ElLiot Frutkin, ADM (PA) Zielig, Voxair Photojournalist In the summer of 2016, the administration of the Canadian What happens when fifth and sixth graders in the commu- Armed Forces (CAF) Pension Plans for active members will be nity are curious about 17 Wing Winnipeg? transferred to the Government of Canada Pension Centre at The Wing Fire Hall found out recently when the local Presi- Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). dent of the Portuguese Association of War Veterans, Mr. Pedro Pension payments for retired CAF members and their sur- Correia, reached out and contacted the Wing Fire Hall to see if vivors/child(ren) will continue to be supported by the Special- a facilities and aircraft tour could be arranged for the Mulvey ized Services Division (SSD) at PSPC until the winter of 2016 at School. which time they will also be transferred to the Government of The tour took place on February 11. Canada Pension Centre at PSPC. You see, Mr. Pedro Correia has a son who happens to be the The Government of Canada Pension Centre will be staffed Principal of the school, Mr. Peter Correia. Where’s the connec- by employees transferred from the Department of National De- tion to the Fire Hall, you may ask ? fence (DND) and PSPC who are experienced and knowledgeable Well I, as the Wing Fire Chief, was born in Portugal and about CAF pensions. This will ensure that a high level of quality know both people through various community cultural events. service continues to be provided to CAF members, retirees and So now that we have the connection, let’s move on to the their families. The Centre is already the primary office respon- tour ! sible for pension plan administration for Federal Public Service Three stations were setup at the Wing Fire Hall to interac- employees as well as members of the Royal Canadian Mounted tively provide the students with knowledge about fire safety and Children from Mulvey School ham it up for the camera with Police (RCMP). some of the equipment firefighters use in their day to day shift. Sparky. Photo: Martin Zielig Why make the change? The three stations consisted of an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting The current DND pension administration system depends Vehicle tour, a fire extinguisher simulation session and tool/ on outdated technology that is expensive to maintain, relies equipment hands on tour. These activities not only provided dis- firetruck ride around the tarmac. “It’s cool, I’m learning new on manual processes, and limits the ability to provide modern plays but challenged students through interactive activities, such things about how to put on fire gear and knowing what to do services such as an online self-service. as using the Thermal Imaging Camera, operation emergency Air when you see a fire.” This transition aligns to the common Government of bags, trying on firefighting gear and combatting a simulated fire. Mzna, who’s also in grade six, enjoyed spraying water from Canada pension administration standards for the administration The big surprise was Fire Truck rides that were enjoyed by the thick firetruck hose. “It’s amazing,” the 11year old exclaimed. of all federal public pension plans. all students, members of the Portuguese Veteran’s Association “You don’t realize how heavy and big the tools are (including As a result of the transfer, active and retired CAF members, and teachers alike. the Jaws of Life -- used by emergency rescue personnel to assist as well as their survivors/child(ren), will benefit from: “It’s super fun,” said Felleon, 11, a grade six student after her vehicle extrication of crash victims, as well as other rescues from • Improved and timely services in processing transactions small spaces). You see a firetruck going down the street, but then and payments; and when you stand beside it, you’re (only) as tall as the wheel wells.” • Improved client access to new web-based self-service tools There was more. for active members: The Winnipeg Police Service’s Flight Operation Unit was o Pension information and helpful links; gracious enough to provide a tour of their EC120 Colibri (Hum- o Online access to update your personal information; mingbird) Helicopter. This tour added additional connection of o Secure messaging and inquiry features that allow the the community and the Winnipeg Police Service. exchange of protected information with pension experts at the One last surprise from the Wing Fire Hall was waiting for Centre; and the students upon their return to the Fire Hall, Sparky, the Fire o Online tools to assist with pension benefits estimates. Services mascot, and on-duty firefighters greeted the students What does this change mean for you? and guests by distributing goodie bags with fire safety items to Active Members all so they did not leave empty handed. For active members, files will be transferred automatically, Not to be outdone by the Wing Fire Hall’s various surprises and the transition will have no effect on existing pension contri- during the tour, the Portuguese Association of War Veterans bution rates. also had one up their sleeve. Mr. Pedro Correia, the President, Retired members and their survivors/child(ren) presented the Wing Fire Hall with that Association’s medallion Retired members and their survivors/child(ren) will as appreciation for providing the tour to Mulvey School. continue to receive pension payments as usual. Members will The Wing Fire Hall continues to be connected with our com- continue to have access to knowledgeable pension experts who munity partners and it was a pleasure in hosting Mulvey School can answer questions throughout the transition period. for the tour and look forward to making more connections During the weeks immediately prior to both transitions, Pedro Correia, MWO John Pereira, 17 Wing Fire Chief, within the City of Winnipeg. members may experience delays in some pension services. These and Sparky. Photo: Martin Zielig are anticipated to occur for two to three weeks in the summer and winter of 2016. Exact dates will be provided closer to the transition. Essential services such as pension payments and the issuance of tax receipts will continue to be provided during the VOXAIR transition period but administrative services may be limited. OFFICE HOURS CONTACT More information about the transition is available on the DND Web site at: Monday to Friday Ad Sales/Main Office Submissions/Reporter http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/caf-community-pension/mili- 0830 -1500 hrs (204) 833-2500 ext 4120 (204) 833-2500 ext 6976 Accounting [email protected] tary-pension-renewal.page (204) 833-2500 ext 4121 +VOXAIR@PersSvcs@Winnipeg Members can continue to contact the following: VOXAIR STAFF Director Canadian Forces Pension Services (DCFPS) LCol Danielle Clouter Martin Zeilig Broose Tulloch Toll free: 1-800-267-0325 Wing Admin O Photojournalist Layout Designer National Capital Region and outside Canada & United (204) 833-2500 ext 5281 (204) 833-2500 ext 6976 Misra Yakut States: 613-971-6012 Rick Harris Maureen Walls Accounting Managing Editor Sales Coordinator Specialized Services Division (SSD) (204) 833-2500 ext 4299 (204) 895-8191 Traci Wright Proofreading Toll free: 1-800-267-0350 Bill McLeod Capt McCulloch-Drake Voxair Manager Wing Public Printed By National Capital Region: 613-952-9933 (204) 833-2500 ext 4120 Affairs Officer Derksen Printers 204-326-3421 Visit Us Online: www.thevoxair.ca VOXAIR is the unofficial Service newspaper of 17 Wing Winnipeg and is published every two weeks under the authority of the Wing Commander, Col Cook. 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Individuals or groups shall not Lt (Navy) Matthew Small sings with the MFRC commu- This newspaper is printed using make any offer of promotion in The Voxair nity choir during the 2016 Yellow Ribbon Gala held at the Newspaper of products and/or services environmentally safe inks. for exchange in donations. Victoria Inn Convention Center, Winnipeg on February 20, Publications Mail Agreement No.
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