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Volume 57 Number 37 | September 10, 2012

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West Coast EExplosivelyxplosively Welcome The seventh annual West Coast Welcome takes place cchargedharged on Saturday, September 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Naden Drill Hall and features a free pancake breakfast from the West Shore and Esquimalt.

Page 5 Conservation challenge The second round of Operation Conservation kicked off to a sunny start on Sept. 5 when personnel from BCEO, TEME and Fleet School held Kill a Watt meters in front of the Base Commander’s Building. Page 9 Web work Inside the small trailer where Cpl Joel Merrifield works, the walls are plastered with plans, blue prints, and schematics.

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Right: PO2 Lyle Hadwell and MS Shawn Beckett lay a C4 explosive charge on the beach of Bentick Island during a demolitions course held for base instructors last Thursday. This island off Race Rocks and Rocky Point was used as a Leper colony until a cure was found for the disease. Now the island is used by DND as a test site range for explo- sives and training Fleet School boatswains. Photo by Shelley Lipke, Lookout

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LIVERight. Learn how. Visit LIVER.ca September 10, 2012 LOOKOUT • 3 Vancouver sailors take on monumental tasking SLt Gregory Kuhn, PO1 Don Anderson, Vancouver’s Senior HMCS Vancouver Hull Technician. This was not HMCS Vancouver’s first “Was it not for the pleasure which naturally visit to the heritage site. Our namesake has results to a man from being the first discov- an honored and lengthy history that goes erer…this service [the Navy] would be insup- back to 1792 when another Royal Navy portable.” – Captain Cook navigator, Captain George Vancouver, a That true mariner spirit was undeniably young midshipman on Cook’s fatal voy- felt by each sailor as we rounded Cook age, returned to Kealakekua to recover his Point and first laid eyes upon the pristine Captain’s remains. HMCS sanctuary of Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii, also Fast forward to 2008 when Vancouver visited the big Island of Hawaii Before known as “pathway of the Gods.” prior to participating in a training exercise. As the ship came to anchor, the crew of During that visit, several wardroom officers HMCS Vancouver knew we were not here set out on a day trip to conduct repairs to for “R and R”, but to pay tribute to one of the monument. Unfortunately, the small the Royal Navy’s greatest and renowned size of the work party meant that only circumnavigators, Captain James Cook. minor repairs could be conducted. Over a period of two days, the ship’s “Having seen the unfortunate state of company was actively involved in the resto- the monument when I hiked down here ration of a monument built to honor Cook’s as Vancouver’s XO, and knowing the tradi- arrival on the Hawaiian Islands in 1778, as tion of Commonwealth Navies accepting well as his death at the hands of a local tribe responsibility for its maintenance, I always only one year later. wanted to come back one day to do the Mother Nature and time had taken their job right,” said Commander Dave Mazur, toll as the memorial itself had fallen into Vancouver’s current Commanding Officer. disrepair, so Vancouver took up the monu- “We were lucky to be presented with this mental task of scraping and repainting the opportunity and I believe the crew really simple white marker, polishing the cannons enjoyed this chance to preserve history.” from the ship HMS Fantome that encircle The crew is proud of the hard work that it, and clearing the surrounding park lands. was put forth and the results they were able “A once in a lifetime opportunity to to achieve over such a short period of time. return a 140-year-old monument back to This effort and the Vancouver spirit have its former glory; a memory that will be one reached home and abroad – with accolades of the many highlights of my career,” said being returned to the ship daily.

Before and after photos of the Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay. Photo by Lt(N) Clayton Erickson, HMCS Vancouver

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Photo by Shelley Lipke, Lookout Health Promotion Manager Dorion Dellabough is leaving to start his own practice called Island iNSight. He has spent six years at CFB Esquimalt teaching courses on nutrition, stress management, communications skills and drug and alcohol awareness. Farewell Dorion, may you find success beyond the base gates Shelley Lipke Dellabough felt people could relate to him Staff Writer more easily knowing he shared an under- standing of military life. For the past six years Health Promotion “What I appreciated most about the manager Dorion Dellabough has been a fix- people I dealt with was their willingness ture at Personnel Support Programs (PSP), to be candid. I would like to wish them teaching topics such as stress management, well with their careers and also thank them anger management, drug and alcohol aware- for what they have taught me in watching ness, and healthy lifestyle choices. and listening to them,” he said. “I also want But on Sept. 14 he’ll hang up his red PSP to thank the local military leadership for shirt and move to the next chapter in his their initiative and receptivity in allowing life - opening up a private practice. me to come into their units to spread my Before he goes, he’s extending a hearty teachings, and thank local PSP and Health thanks to everyone on base, and hopes he’s Promotion leadership for the freedom to be made a difference in the lives of some. creative in my approach to health promo- “People came to my courses with differ- tion.” ent motivations: curiosity, interest, or they About CFB Esquimalt he says, “I know of felt stuck and didn’t know where to turn; no other institution or company that offers others came because they were voluntold,” such a breadth of material and psycho- he says. educational courses, and also gives people Regardless of why they came to his the time to take them and offer them for classes, Dellabough found it rewarding to free, from nutrition to addiction awareness see them grow. to social wellness. The number one com- “The typical process involved initial ment on our course evaluations has been resistance and quiet introspection as people everyone in the CF should consider taking took in what I was saying and matched it these courses,” he said. against their own experiences. Then there Dellabough decided to go into his own SERVICE IS OUR MISSION would be some lively discussion followed practice because he also loves individual often by excitement when they noticed a therapy and clinical intervention. shift in their thinking or a new way of look- “This part we don’t do in Health ing at their options. Witnessing that process Promotion. Here it is about pro-activity and unfold was the most rewarding part of my education as opposed to therapy.” www. .ca job,” he said. Dellabough’s practice iNSiGHT can be various photos: Combat Camera 2012 As a former military member of 10 years, found at www.helpisinsight.ca September 10, 2012 LOOKOUT • 7 Historic Saint Saviour’s 310 Henry Street New Home of SAINT MARK’S Traditional Anglican Church 10.30 AM SEPT 16 BATTLE OF BRITAIN SUNDAY Book of Common Prayer

Capt(N) Bruce Walker, Canadian Defence Attaché, Tokyo, with assistance from Japanese officials, including Colonel Shin’ichi Nagata, Commander, 22nd Infantry Regiment, Northeastern Army, Ground Self- Defense Force, unveiled a memorial in Onagawa, Japan, in recognition of Lt Robert Hampton Gray, Canada’s last Victoria Cross recipient. Having first been erected in 1989, the monument was damaged during the devastating earthquake on March 11, 2011, and the plaque was lost. With assistance from experts at Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton at CFB Esquimalt, the plaque was recreated and the memorial re-dedicated on Aug. 24, 2012. Left to right: Yoshitake Kanda, Eriko Kanda, Kazumi Sato, née Kanda, (Kanda family); Yumi Suda, (wife of Mayor); Col Sei Mito (Chief Intel/Ops Div, NE Army HQ); Mayor Yoshiaki Suda; Kumio Kimura (President Town Council); Kazumasa Abe (Deputy Mayor); Tadao Kato (President Lion’s Club); Col Shinichi Nagata (CO 22nd Regiment); Capt (Ret’d) Henry McMullin (husband of Sgt McMullin); Marlene Elman (wife of Capt(N) Walker); Capt(N) Bruce (Skip) Walker, (Canadian Defence Attaché); Sgt Paula McMullin, Defence Attaché Assistant); and Taylor McMullin, (daughter of Sgt McMullin).

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used materials for a fraction of retail price • DONATE home improvement, buildingg materials and appliances - Drop off or arrange ffor a ffree pickupi k • VOLUNTEER at the ReStore and the construction sites in our community - contact us for more details. 849 Orono Avenue, Langford 250-386-7867 [email protected] Conservation challenge takes off Technical advisor energy management Derrick Knudsen hands Base Commander Capt(N) Bob Historic Auchterlonie a Kill a Watt meter while Tracey Hamm, Lt Quinton Mimura, Maj Jim Smith, LCol Matt Johnsen, Cdr Martin Drews and WO Jimmy Rodrigue hold up their meters as part of a kick off campaign to mark the second round of Operation Conservation. Garrison Church Saint Saviour’s - 310 Henry St. Shelley Lipke servation part of daily culture at CFB into future competitions. Staff Writer Esquimalt and these campaigns in “We learned to run them a little lon- Operation Conservation will teach us ger as people were just getting in the The new home of The second round of Operation how to do this,” said Derek Knudsen, groove by the time the campaign was Conservation kicked off Sept. 5 when technical advisor energy management. ending,” he said. “People also found SAINT MARK’S personnel from BCEO, TEME, and “This is a way to get occupants think- the Kill a Watt meters really helped ing of ideas to implement around their them and they liked having the weekly Traditional Anglican Church Fleet School were issued Kill a Watt buildings to save energy.” results on the display boards and this meters. The first campaign was held for a provided competitive brow beating This display marked the start of a month from April 29 and involved against the other units. OPENING SEPT 16 six-week energy conservation contest Base Information Services/Laboratory “We have measured each unit’s indi- to determine which of those units will Services D199 and MARPAC vidual consumption prior to this and “Battle of Britain Sunday” save the most energy. Headquarters D100. will be checking in with each unit Book of Common Prayer The Kill a Watt meters will be used After four weeks, D199 emerged weekly to see how they are doing. to measure real time energy usage and the winner saving 10 per cent of their The winner will be announced in six 10:30 AM HOLY EUCHARIST allow teams to decide which piece of normal energy used while D100 saved weeks.” & Sunday School equipment they might unplug to jump seven per cent. Knudsen hopes that Op Conservation ahead of their competitors. During this initial competition will grow to become a base-wide com- “We are hoping to make energy con- Knudsen learned some lessons to take petition involving all the units.

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Hanging high on a telephone pole, Cpl Joel Merrifield (also inset), Kelly Dean, Cpl Phillippe Burney, and Cpl Jason Abel of the Base Information Services line shop take a sky-scraping break at Work Point. Photo by Shawn O’Hara, Lookout Cpl Joel Merrifield, caretaker of the “communication web” Shawn O’Hara repairing, and replacing the spider him to the top of a telephone pole one trained in rescue procedures “It was a way different job. It’s Staff Writer web of communication cables that or underneath CFB Esquimalt in goes along as well. so hot that all the physical work run over and under every building, one of the base’s many mainte- Cpl Merrifield has been a line- you do is much more draining,” Inside the small trailer where shed, and workshop on the base. nance corridors. man since he joined the army in he says. “We had to stay hydrated, Cpl Joel Merrifield works in It’s a big task, but Cpl Merrifield Low height, cramped space, 2004. After completing basic train- and that added a whole new angle Dockyard, the walls are plastered would rather spend his days at the and creepy crawly residents don’t ing on the Island, he then complet- to the job.” with plans, blue prints, and sche- top of a pole figuring out a line bother him. It’s par for the job. As ed an apprenticeship before ship- Eight years into the trade and matics. Every corner holds some break than doing anything else. is staying vigil about safety. ping off to CFB Petawawa, ON, Cpl Merrifield couldn’t be hap- manner of equipment, be it bolt “I feel like I was made to do Linemen wear gas metres when in 2005. During his six years in pier. cutters, spools of cable, or har- this job,” he says. “You’re always they go underground, which they Ontario, he deployed to Kandahar, “I don’t want to do anything nesses. solving problems, whether they’re monitor to ensure the air is breath- Afghanistan, completing a seven- else. This is just such a good fit,” As a part of the Line Workshop mental or physical. I love the chal- able. Also, as part of their safety month tour maintaining the com- he says. “It’s nice to come to your in Base Information Services, Cpl lenge.” practices, whenever a member of munications infrastructure on the job every day knowing this is what Merrifield is constantly installing, Those problems usually take the line shop goes on a call, some- base. you want to do.” September 10, 2012 LOOKOUT • 11 12 • LOOKOUT September 10, 2012

Saturday, September 22, 6pm-Midnight NEWS WARD ROOM, CFB ESQUIMALT NNuggetsuggets .VTJDBOE%BODJOHt$PTU Burger platter & Beverage, Live & Silent Auction New hockey safety wear In order to improve the will be set up the coffee Madrona was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in June, safety and equipment con- tent again to warm your when she was only 16 months. Money raised from this event will help sistency of the CF Hockey mornings. with renovations to rid the family home of mould and mildew so that program, the Director Where: In front of building Madrona can return to a healthy environment while she continues of Sport, Recreation and D210 to heal. Messes’ (DSRM) has Time: 7 to 8:30 a.m. If you can support this family by purchasing a ticket or by making a approved the BNQ certified Cost: Only a toonie per donation, the Fuentes family would greatly appreciate your help. hockey throat protector as cup Together we can give Madrona a safe home to return to after we a mandatory piece of safety All proceeds go directly reach our goal of $50,000.00 equipment for all CF mem- to the 2012 GCWCC-UW Contact: Raegan Elford, LS - (250) 294-4262 bers and DND Employees. Campaign. Kick off will be Tickets can also be purchased directly from Front Runners This will come into effect Sept. 20 at the Industrial 1200 Vancouver St. Cash / Cheque Sept. 1, 2012, and will Supply tradeshow. Watch include players and officials for details. at all levels of CF hockey. Air Cadet recruiting Prices from a hockey Westshore Air Cadets equipment distributor can Information and Recruiting range from $20 (for a basic Night is in Langford. BNQ throat protector) to Youth between the ages of $55 (spandex Under Armour 12 and 18 are invited to join style body suit with integrat- 848 Royal Roads Squadron ed BNQ throat protector). on Sept. 11 from 1900 - Players must ensure 2100 to learn about Air that they are wearing the Cadets. Displays will show- required safety gear while case various teams and pro- participating in ice hock- grams the Squadron offers, ey at the Wurtele Arena. and recruiting packages Participation will not be will be available for anyone permitted without the BNQ wishing to join. device. The Squadron is located For more information at 679 Goldstream, near the call the PSP Sports office corner of Veterans Memorial at 250-363-4069 / 4540 / Parkway and Goldstream 4068. Ave in Langford, across Fundraising coffee from the Cenotaph park. Please join us for a cof- Check us out online @ fee as everyone warms up www.848royalroadsair- to the 2012 GCWCC-UW cadets.com Facebook @ Air Campaign. Cadets - 848 Royal Roads From Sept. 10-19, exclud- Twitter @848RoyalRoads or ing Sept. 12, Serious Coffee Email: [email protected]

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CPO2 Angela Schenkers, Sea Training Pacific Logistics Chief, is presented the Operational Service Medal - Expedition for service in Operation Carribe by Commander Richard Dowker, Commander Sea Training Pacific.

Watch Base videos now! Visit the Lookout website. Go to www.lookoutnewspaper.com to see our feature videos this week: 1. HMCS Oriole celebrates its 91st birthday party and the launch of the ship's new Diamond jubilee coin. 2. Fifty-five Aboriginal youth from across Canada graduated Aug. 16 after completing Cadet Jordan Wikstrom, 18, smiles as he is congratulated by one of his a five-week introduction to the Canadian Parachute Instructors, WO Mario Lakatos from Canadian Forces Land Forces in military training during the Raven Advanced Warfare Centre (CFLAWC). Capt Wikstrom, from 3005 Royal Aboriginal Youth Program. Canadian Army Cadet Corps in Saanich, British Columbia, spent his summer 3. Rim of the Pacific 2012 involved more than as a cadet parachuting out of a plane and being presented his coveted “jump 1,400 Canadian Navy, Army and Air Force wings” from Lieutenant-Colonel Paul Lockhart, the Commanding Officer of members joining 25,000 military partici- the CFLAWC at Canadian Forces Base Trenton, ON. Jordan is one of 45 army pants from 22 nations in the operating area cadets from across Canada who on Aug. 8 completed their fifth and final jump in and around the Hawaiian Islands. on the Canadian Forces Basic Parachutist Course in conjunction with CFLAWC.

Photo by Corporal (Cpl) Sylvie Kervin, DND-MDN LCol Dave Robinson, former Commanding Officer of 407 Long Range Squadron, swears Officer-Cadet Jonathan Martin into the Canadian Forces during a ceremony held at 19 Wing Comox on Aug. 9, 2012. OCdt Martin will commence training to become a pilot under a new program called the Air Environmental Affiliated Degree (AEAD). LCol Robinson has known OCdt Martin since he was born. LCol Robinson and OCdt Martin’s father, Captain (retired) Burke Martin, flew CP-140’s together in the early 90’s and again in 2000. The AEAD program is one of the paid education programs available through the CF, which offers free tuition, books and academic equipment, in addition to a salary with benefits. Paid education programs are available for officers and non-commissioned members in a variety of occupations through colleges and universities across Canada, including the Royal Military College of Canada. September 10, 2012 LOOKOUT • 15 ZULUBravo

PO1 David McAlpine is promoted to CPO2 at FMF Sgt Glen Rodger is presented the CD1 Clasp by Cape Breton by Capt(N) Don Smith and CPO1 Capt(N) Don Smith at FMF Cape Breton Kevin Woods.

WO Robert Diwald is awarded the GSM - SWA medal by Capt(N) Don Smith, FMF Cape Breton.

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Continued from pg 18 Sailors hone skills Although exhausted, the on a rock awash and was young navigators struggle to requesting assistance. Wolf keep their cool, and when altered course to investigate they call out their count- the situation. down to course alteration, The MARS IIIs put their their voices pique to finally training to use, recording announce: “At wheel-over, facts in the Officer of the track is clear.” Watch notebook, assessing A glimmer of inner satis- the risk of collision with the faction flashes in their eyes. other vessels in the area, and The NETPOs, now well updating the Captain with trained in their daily rou- navigational information. tine and in good spirits with Senior Boatswain’s Mate tanned faces and forearms, Simard took a crew in the cannot fully appreciate Zodiac to investigate the the scope of the naviga- damage and ensure there tors’ task, yet they sense the were no casualties aboard importance and notch up the stricken vessel, which their alertness to their own suffered minor damage to individual tasks. its keel. Within minutes, As the MARS IIIs become a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel physically exhausted, Assist boat was on the scene the Watch on Deck has and worked with Wolf’s coalesced as a team toward zodiac to tow the sailboat the end of the sea phase. off the rocks. It was a posi- One of the major chal- tive end to a bad situation lenges for Wolf 59 falls to and gave the MARS IIIs a the Chief Cook of the Patrol sense of purpose to their Craft Training Section, who training. is on board Wolf. Master As an instructor, Lt(N) Seaman Pierre Forget is con- Sleen filters out the naval scious of the crew’s energy inexperience of the stu- level. His job is to ensure dents, which is the primary the health and wellbeing of cause for their many errors, every one on board. taking the time to dem- “I keep a running count of onstrate to them not only the calories for every meal,” what is proper, but what is he notes, “and rely less on pusser. duff than fresh fruits and Indeed there is much to vegetables to keep people learn in precious little time, healthy. Everyone from the and the MARS IIIs real- captain to Watch on Deck ize this more than anything do pushups after breakfast.” else. Known to students as In his care, morale is sus- demanding, the former nav- tained simply by the virtue igator of HMCS Protecteur of food and good health. demands only one thing. Toward the end of the “If every one from the sea phase, the crew of PCT captain to the look-out gives Wolf 59 participated in a their 100 per cent, then I’m potential rescue mission. On happy,” he says. the afternoon of Aug. 15 the PCT Wolf 59 is a train- bridge team heard a distress ing platform for the Royal call on distress Channel 16. Canadian Navy’s future A sailboat had run aground MARS officers.

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