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“Delivering news and information. At home and around the world.” • “Transmettre des nouvelles et de l’information, d’ici et d’ailleurs.” Volume 52 • Issue 50 • December 15, 2017 The Plane Truth in Real Estate Broker S e r v i n g 8 W i n g / C F B T r e n t o n • 8 e E s c a d re / B F C T r e n t o n • h t t p : // t h e c o n t a c t n e w s p a p e r . c f b t r e n t o n . c o m Cell: 613-848-7054 INSIDE 8 WING TRENTON CELEBRATES END OF GCWCC Canada 15 RCAF'S 93RD ANNIVERSARY CANADA'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY 436 Transport Squadron help deliver toys for children in the north Story on page 2 VISITING 412 TRANSPORT SQUADRON Photos by Makala Chapman The CC-130J Hercules was the aircraft used to transport the pallets of toys to Newfound and Labrador, as well as Thunder Bay on Dec. 7, 2017. By Makala Chapman hubs in Happy-Valley Goose Bay, N.L. and Thunder Bay, Ont. Story on page 5 & 6 More than 2,000 toys, a CC-130J With the precious cargo loaded into Hercules from 8 Wing Trenton and the back of the CC-130J Hercules, a DELIVERING TOYS TO the help of the Royal Canadian small crew of members from 436 Mounted Police (RCMP) are a few Transport Squadron prepared for CANADA'S NORTH of the ingredients needed to help departure early morning on Dec. 7. make Christmas special for some Since the Royal Canadian Air Force Members of 5 Wing Goose Bay and the Happy- lucky children. (RCAF) routinely performs train- Valley Goose Bay RCMP work together to un- Now in its eighth year, Toys for the ing exercises in Canada’s north, it load pallets of toys on Dec. 7, 2017. North has once again made good was of no extra cost to help trans- on an annual tradition to deliver port the toys said the ight’s air- gifts to those living in Canada’s craft commander (AC), Captain most northern communities. (Capt.) Kevin Sawyers. Like in past years, the RCMP have “We’re doing training ights all spent more than six months collect- the time so when we can involve ing thousands of dollars worth of things like (Toys for the North) into toys from corporate sponsors like that training, it’s all good training Crayola, Lego and Hasbro. for the crew,” he said. “This is what Once the toys were delivered to 8 we do on a regular basis, which is Wing Trenton from Toronto on Nov. move cargo and people around to 29, they were then quickly prepared different places.” Crew members from 5 Wing Goose Bay unload Story on page 7 for delivery by 2 Air Movements the pallets of toys from the back of the CC- Squadron Cargo Terminal to RCMP Continued on page 7 130J Hercules on Dec. 7, 2017. NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! 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After months of canvassing and with a sol- the executive director of United Way of Yanick Dion-Morel will be spending this holi- id effort put forward by the 8 Wing Trenton Hastings Prince Edward, Kathy Murphy. day season away from home. community, the Government of Canada She noted in the last 25 years, 8 Wing Tren- Instead of being with his family back in Tren- Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCW- ton has collectively raised over $2.2 million ton, he will be working in Romania where he CC) has come to an end. for the local non-profit organization. has been stationed for the past two months. The GCWCC is a yearly initiative created “We are humbled and we thank you,” she As a member of 8 Air Communications and exclusively for federal public servants and said. “It’s your United Way and your dona- Control Squadron (8 ACCS), Cpl. Dion-Morel federal retirees looking to make charitable tions working in the community.” has been using his skills to help maintain the Photo submitted contributions in their communities. Murphy went onto explain that at least telecommunications, radar and other electron- Cpl. Yanick Dion-Morel is one of the team mem- One of the benefactors of the campaign is one-in-three people access one of the Unit- ic technology systems during his deployment. bers who work to keep the technology systems the United Way of Hastings Prince Edward. ed Way’s more than 75 services or supports Similar to Cpl. Dion-Morel, approximately at the camp in Romania in working order. To celebrate the end of the campaign peri- throughout the year, which is why she said 135 other members from all across the CAF od, dozens packed the Earl of Bessborough raising funds for the organization is crucial. have been sent to Romania to help aid the care of since they both planned and prepared social house for the events closing ceremo- One of the many events that helped raise country in air policing to deter threats against well in advance for his deployment. ny on Dec. 8. money for the local charity included the NATO Allies in an effort known collectively as “We planned everything so there would be Taking the time to thank the military com- GCWCC’s 4-on-4-hockey tournament held Operation Reassurance. no hiccups or stress before I left,” he said, “so munity for their support was Major (Maj.) on Dec. 6 and 7. Having never been deployed before, Cpl. make sure there’s nothing lingering before Christopher Hepburn, 8 Wing Trenton’s With the help of more than 10 teams from Dion-Morel said he was both nervous and ex- you go or else it will increase and put stress GCWCC chair. around the military community, more than cited when he first found out he’d be headed on you and your (significant other).” He noted that through events like Dress $2,300 was raised for the United Way. to Europe. With the holiday season fast approaching, he with a difference on casual Fridays, the Let But what makes the hockey tournament “I didn’t know what to expect,” he said, “but also noted while it would be hard to be away, your hair go (beard growing competition even more special is the fact that it also I’ve met a lot of new people and made lots of he had a good support system in Romania. or wear a ponytail) and other events held serves as a memorial to the late Warrant Of- bonds and links.” In terms of his advice to fellow CAF mem- throughout the fall, 8 Wing Trenton was ficer Michael ‘Hammy’ Hamilton – a long- Now well into his deployment, Cpl. Dion-Mo- bers who are headed out on their first deploy- able to raise more than $124,000. time member of 8 Wing Trenton who died rel said he’s gotten the opportunity to learn ments, either domestically or internationally, While that is a feat in itself, Maj. Hepburn in a car crash in 2009. lots of new skills through hands-on experi- Cpl. Dion-Morel said it was all about living in added that the Wing tries to raise at least “He was a great guy,” said the chair of the ence that he might have never gotten other- the moment and being prepared. $125,000 for the United Way each year. hockey tournament, Captain (Capt.) R.J. El- wise. “Take one day at a time and try to not stress With that in mind, 8 Wing Commander lis. “He was a real joker and a very skilled For example, through working with the serv- too much thinking about home,” he said. Colonel (Col.) Mark Goulden stepped up hockey player and just good friend to us ers and cameras around the camp, he has “Look forward to (going away) because it’s to the microphone and challenged the com- all.” learned to assess when they aren’t running a different experience from working at home. munity to help raise the remaining $750. Taking a moment to pause and reflect on properly and how to fix them. It’s a whole new world and you get out of “We are part of this community and having his friend, Capt. Ellis said he was glad the As for when he’s not busy working, he said your routine.” a strong community is very, very important tournament would not only raise money he spends his time keeping in contact with his While he’s not certain on his official return to our Wing,” he said. “We can do better for the community, but also continue Ham- family and friends back home. date, he said he couldn’t wait to spend some than this.” my’s legacy. If there’s one thing he misses the most about quality time with his family. Within a matter of moments, Honorary As for the B pool hockey finals, team ‘Les being back in Canada, he said it was his wife Until that date, Cpl.