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The C-17 Globemaster III taxis to 435 Squadron on the runway at 17 Wing. Air Force’s newest aircraft visits 17 Wing By Cpl Brenda Gullen equipment, over long distances. Both aircraft can transport combat equipment but only the n 11 April 2008, the Air Force’s lat- C-17 can transport oversized combat equip- Oest addition, the C-17 Globemaster ment. In addition, the CC-130 and C-17 air- III, arrived at the Wing carrying cargo and craft are capable of landing and taking off allowing members of the community to on unpaved runways. The C-17 Globemas- view and tour the awesome aircraft. ter III only requires three crew members - Strong winds did not stop members from the pilot, co-pilot and loadmaster; while the the Wartime Pilots’ and Observers’ Associa- CC-130 requires fi ve crew members - the tion, area stakeholders, the Prov- pilot, co-pilot, navigator, fl ight engineer and ince’s Special Envoy for Military Affairs, loadmaster. Bonnie Korzeniowski and local media who The C-17 Globemaster III will equip 429 came to see the arrival of the C-17 and view “Buffalo” Squadron at 8 Wing Trenton, and its capabilities. It is safe to say that all cam- the Squadron will be responsible for all its eras present were working over-time. operations and day-to-day maintenance. 429 The CC-130 Hercules is noted for strong, Squadron was reactivated on 18 July 2007, steadfast ruggedness and performance in ad- when LGen Steve Lucas, Chief of Air Staff, verse conditions while conducting search presented the colours of 429 Squadron to the and rescue operations, medical evacuations Commander of 8 Wing Trenton, Col Mike and tactical air-to-air refuelling operations. Hood. It can carry more than 20,000 lbs of fuel and For an aircraft that requires less crew, can transfer 1,000 to 2,000 pounds of fuel the C-17 Globemaster III has a lot of room. per minute during air-to-air refuelling. From the cockpit to the galley, to the seats The C-17 Globemaster III is noted for and cargo area, there is no comparison to being rapid and reliable for strategic and tac- the C-130 Hercules. It is like going from a tical transport of large amounts of troops and workable home to one that has luxury. A view of the cargo hold of the C-17 III Globemaster taken during its first visit to Winnipeg.

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Les bénévoles doivent avoir le sens mmmm. . . du service à la clientèle, accepter de travailler en équipe et être fi ables. chinese restaurant & lounge Horaire souple Si ce travail vous intéresse ou si vous connaissez une Great Lunches, Great Dinners personne susceptible d’accepter un poste, veuillez Cantonese & Szechuan Cuisine Call Charell Oliver communiquer avec : Dine In • Take Out • Catering Kama Assistant 1245 Inkster Blvd 487 St. Mary’s Ave Tel: (204) 487-5561 M 2 Donna Pelchat, directrice du 2591 Portage Ave 245 King St Fax (204) 452-8791 magasin de fourniment, poste 6512 1380 Ellice Ave 885 Henderson Hwy 718 Osborne St Email: [email protected] 14 Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 30 April 2008 Combining military life with comedy Together By Brenda Gullen comedy in April 2006, the this by keeping a sense of in same time her husband be- humour and writing a lot of Church eather Witherden and I came Commanding Offi cer letters to family and friends, Hwent for coffee, to do of 402 Squadron the “City which later became emails, Catholic an article on the blending of Sunday Services of Winnipeg Squadron.” chats and blogging. She also Chaplains being a military spouse and “The adventure started became a mom. The Wit- (English Only) 0900 hrs having a career. I enjoyed Chaplain Lisa Pacarynuk when I got married and herdens had their fi rst son, Roman Catholic Sunday School the conversation and found moved around,” said With- Avery in 1995. Office 833-2500 ext 5417 Sunday School is held during the that we had a lot in com- service for children ages 3 to 12, erden. Now with a little one, Father Gracjan Burkiciak mon– one thing being that except on the last Sunday of each Her fi rst posting was to the Witherdens were on the Roman Catholic month. Childcare is provided on our husbands flew together Shearwater, N.S., where her move again, this time with Office 833-2500 ext 5272 an as-required basis for children under 3 years of age. in Shearwater, N.S. on the husband was a Sea King in- a year in Toronto for Staff Administrative Assistant Sea Kings at 443 Squadron. Carol Cochrane structor pilot and 402 Squad- College for LCol Witherden Marriages Office 833-2500 ext. 5087 Witherden was born in ron Pilot Standards Offi cer. and then back to Winnipeg in Six months’ notice is required for Winnipeg to Florence and For Witherden, every- 1998. Once settled, the Wit- Masses marriages, as counselling is neces- sary to prepare couples for Christian Casimir Holigroski and at- thing was new. She was herden family grew when (English only) Sunday 1100 hrs marriage. A Marriage preparation tended Dakota Collegiate, newly married, moving they had their twin boys, course is also required. and upon graduation at- away from Winnipeg, for the Harris and Stuart. Religious Education Baptisms tended the University of Religious Education classes are fi rst time and changing to a Witherden is as energetic The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is available to all students from Winnipeg. She met her hus- new University. as their three sons. available by contacting a chaplain. Preschool to Grade 6. Please call Time is required to give sufficient band, LCol Rick Witherden How does a military wife When military life and the office for information. in 1986, and were married in Heather Witherden performs. instruction about the meaning of amuse herself while hubby is a career as a comedian is baptism. 1988. doing his military duties? not keeping her busy, With- involved in Just for Laughs Confessions She started her career in local home-grown competi- The sacrament of reconciliation Protestant Chapel Guild Witherden approached erden is volunteering for the is offered 20 minutes before mass tion, in 2007. Most recent The Guild meets the first Sunday Linden Meadows School, and by appointment. Contact the of the month at 1800 hrs in the Winnipeg Military Fam- is her show at the sold out chaplain's office. Chapel Annex. All women are ily Resource Centre and the 2008 CBC Winnipeg Com- welcome. edy Festival. Baptisms Winnipeg Comedy Festival. We recommend that you con- Food Bank Witherden said that her Witherden not only has tact the chaplain’s office for an The Food Bank is a joint under- dream became a reality by a great sense of humour appointment prior to the birth of taking by both Catholic and but also a big heart; which your child. Protestant congregations. Please working with the Winnipeg help by giving any food you can Weddings -Marriages Comedy Festival. comes through her fund- spare. The donation box is located Contact the chaplain at least at the rear of the chapel. She admits that moving raisers for charity work like six months in advance. A mar- the Canadian Breast Cancer riage-preparation course is a around and having to com- Emergency Chaplain requirement. municate with family and Foundation, Children’s Hos- After normal working hours, pital Foundation and Relay the Emergency Chaplain can friends by letters and email Catholic Women’s League for life. be reached through WOps Duty helped her become a come- Meets in the Chapel Annex the Centre, 833-2700. dian. Witherden says every- third Monday of each month at 1830hrs. Witherden has opened thing has a funny side, if we Other Phone Numbers: For your convenience, a phone for Tracey Macdonald, a Ca- just take the time to see it. Protestant number has been set up to nadian comic who spent 17 Comedy is a family af- provide callers with info on ser- days entertaining our troops fair for the Witherdens. Chaplains vice times and contact with the “Having Heather in the chaplain of your choice. Phone in Afghanistan. Padre Grant Schapansky 833-2500 ext. 6800 and follow In 2001, her husband re- comedy game has been ther- (Pentecostal) the prompts. Those with access tired from the Regular Force apeutic for us,” said LCol Office 833-2500 ext 5349 to the DIN visit the chaplains' Witherden. “You just have Web Site at http://17wing.win- and joined the Reserves, Padre David Stewart nipeg.mil.ca/main, then click on which keeps the comedian to laugh when Type A meets (Presbyterian) 'Services. here in Winnipeg. Type B - my behaviour is Office 833-2500 ext 5785 defi nitely the source of some Interfaith Prayer Room During her comedy ca- Padre Curtis Duclos (Baptist) Rm 305 in Bldg 62 is avail dur- reer, she has been the runner of her material. We are al- Det Dundurn ing reg working hrs for private up in the Winnipeg’s Funni- ways saying that you must Office (306) 492-2135 ext 4299 prayer or meditation, or for small maintain a healthy sense of groups to worship in the manner est Female in 2006 and Win- Administrative Assistant of their faith. nipeg’s Funniest Person with humour in the military so, in Carol Cochrane a Day Job; she also has been my case, I married it.” Office 833-2500 ext. 5087

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Does your child like to cook? If yes, then, Kids in the Kitchen is the program for them. Kids in the Kitchen teaches children the joy of cooking in a safe, fun atmosphere. Program starts Saturday May 10 from 10 am - 12:30 p.m. and continues for six weeks. There is a $25 fee for this program to offset the cost of supplies. Recom- MFRC mended age for this program is 6 – 12 years. Pre-registration is required. volunteers Kidventures

rock! Come explore with us! Kidventures is a weekly theme camp for children in elementary school. (Up to 12 years of age) Each week the campers will explore different themes, like nature, sports, sci- ence, and history. A weekly fi eld trip is included in the camp fees. Registration begins 7:30 pm on May 7 at the MFRC. Registration packages are now available at the MFRC or by calling the Youth & Adult Program Coordinator at 4508. Volunteers play an integral role in the day-to-day and special events operations at the Winnipeg Military Family Resource Centre. We Summer Employment are very proud of all the work that you do, and always happy to show our appreciation for all of your efforts. MFRC Youth Programs is currently hiring for summer programs. National Volunteer Week (NVW) pays tribute to the millions of Ca- Positions are available at Kidventures and the Youth Drop-in Cen- 102 COMET ST. nadian volunteers who donate their time and energy. It takes place tres. Application packages are available at the Centre and by call- P.O. BOX 17000, Stn. Forces this year from April 27 to May 3. At the MFRC we are planning ing the Youth & Adult Program Coordinator at 4508. Application Winnipeg, MB several events to honour you, our volunteers, during that week. deadline is May 16. R3J 3Y5 Fort Whyte Alive – June 14 10:00 – 2:00 Monday, April 28, 2008 Phone: (204) 833-2500 Ext. 4500 Good Morning Kick-Off! Youth & Teen Special Event Fax: (204) 489-8587 Join us at the MFRC for a coffee party to celebrate the beginning of Website: www.mfrc.mb.ca Volunteer Week. We will have coffee, tea, juice, and sweets from 9 Winnipeg Goldeyes Game – May 18 1:30 – 4:30 (approx) Email: [email protected] to 11 AM. This is a chance to meet staff and other volunteers that Come out with us and watch the Goldeyes take on the Kansas City you may not know yet. T-Bones. The afternoon promises to be tons of fun. Cost is $5.00 per person. We will be traveling by city bus to this event. Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Our Programs Letʼs Rock! Show & Save Book a Volunteer Services Get in touch with your inner wild side and take a sample Hip Hop Class (all fun, I promise!) Then fi nd out what all the excitement is The MFRC Youth Programs is selling the spring edition of the a Personal Development & about by trying your hand at the video games Guitar Hero and Rock Show & Save book. This book offers 2 for 1 discounts to many Community Integration Band. It all takes place at the Wing Theatre, starting at 7 PM. Winnipeg businesses. Whether you are looking for fast food, casual - Information and Referral Services WWW.MFRC.MB.CA or fi ne dining, golf, entertainment or services, the Show & Save - The Newcomer Program Wednesday, April 30, 2008 book will help you save money. Purchase one today for only $15. Gems, the best Rocks of all! Books are available at 102 Comet Street. - Employment & Education Assistance Spend an afternoon in touch with your creative side. We will have - Services Francophones/Second some rocky gems for you to use to make a piece of jewelry or Family Special Event Language Services another craft. Join us at 2 p.m. in the multipurpose room at the a Prevention & Intervention Services MFRC. The Winnipeg Childrenʼs Festival is one of the best childrenʼs fes- tivals in Canada. There are concerts, story telling, and art and craft a Family Separation & Reunion Thursday, May 1, 2008 activities. Bring your family and enjoy the day. There is something a Child & Youth Development MFRC Coffee Break to do for everyone, young and old. We will be attending the festival This monthʼs Coffee Break will be dedicated to our MFRC Vol- a Parenting Support on Friday, June 6. Cost $5 per person. Children under 2 are free. unteers. Come out for some fabulous food, and meet members of There are only a limited number of discounted tickets available. our Wing and community, as well as other volunteers. The Cof- Sign up early. MFRC Monthly Community fee Break runs from 10 to 11 AM in the multipurpose room at the MFRC. This is always a well-attend event, so plan to come early! Coffee Break Deployment Get Together The 1st Thursday Friday, May 2, 2008 of EVERY month Relax! Uplifting Laughter Tuesday May 6 at Minto Armoury –6:30 pm 10-11 a.m. After a busy, activity-fi lled week, take time to be pampered. Come Presenting a laughter session called Uplifting Laughter given by 102 Comet St. out to the MFRC to get your massage from students of the Welling- Dorian Guerard and her daughter Jennifer Leslie who are Certifi ed ton College of Massage Therapists. Please RSVP early to guaran- Laughter Leaders. The benefi ts you will leave with after the ses- tee a spot for this wonderful experience. sion are: Good-hearted living prevents Hardening of the Attitudes, relieves stress, depression, anger and anxiety, improves enthusiasm, There you have it! A week planned just for you, our valued vol- reduces loneliness, increases self-confi dence and improves health Resources unteers! Please mark your calendars, and plan to attend as many & healing. This presentation was given to a packed house at the The MFRC has Internet-ready community events as you wish. If you can let me know ahead of time that Warrant Offi cers & Sergeants Mess on International Womenʼs Day, computers, a fax machine, tape recorders, would be helpful for planning purposes. I look forward to celebrat- and the comments were very positive after the presentation. Laugh digital camera, and video camera avail- ing this week with you! a little each day, itʼs better than chicken soup. At least thatʼs what able for use on site during normal the chickens say! If you are interested please register for this event working hours. by calling 833-2500 Ext 4500. Tips on how to help children cope while a parent is deployed A deployment can be emotionally challenging for those left behind, Ideas for the parent at home: especially children. • Try to keep household routine/rules the same Other Numbers Although childrenʼs reactions will vary with their personalities, • Resist saying, “Wait till your father/mother hears about this!” ages, and coping skills, changes as dramatic as deployments will • Help children keep track of time by using a calendar, paper chain, MFRC: 833-2500 ext.4500 normally be puzzling to all children. jelly beans in a jar, etc. Emergency Childcare: 935-7733 Parents wonder how the separation will affect their children and • Encourage child to send their own letters, e-mails, pictures, etc MFRC Childcare Centre: 837-3653 what their roles as parents will be in assisting children through this • Tape conversations with children as they arrive home from school Youth Centre South: 488-8563 time. or while eating dinner Common concerns for parents are: Will the children remember • Encourage children to express feelings of anger safely Youth Centre North: 833-2500 Ext 4502 the deployed parent? How will the children cope with the separa- • Talk about the deployed parent in daily conversation – think of CF Family Consumer tion? Separation from a parent is stressful for a child. We need to ways to keep the connection with him/her Info Line: 989-9019 expect reactions to that stress. Those reactions will differ among • Let your children know that itʼs okay to be sad, but teach them children. how to recover and move on 12 Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 30 April 2008 The Manitoba Marathon challenge is on

By Cpl Brenda Gullen forward, onward and upward toward the success of any uring the Wing given mission. DCommander’s Healthy The Manitoba Marathon Breakfast at the Officers’ is a healthy way to start off Mess on 08 April 2008, Col Father’s Day and offers Howden, 17 WComd, put something for everyone. out the challenge for every- Here is the breakdown of one to participate in this the marathon: year’s Manitoba Marathon 1) The Mini Mites - Fun on 15 June. Run starts at 06:30 hours; Joining Col Howden in 2) Wheelchair Marathon, the full marathon will be Half Marathon and VIP’s LCol Witherden, Command- starts at 06:55 hours; ing Offi cer of 402 Squadron. 3) Intrepid Dezine - Half The 17 Wing Chief Warrant Marathon (13.1 miles) starts Offi cer, Chief Warrant Of- at 07:00 hours; fi cer Wallace and LCol Shy- 4) Manitoba Lotteries - iak, Commandant of 3 Cana- Full Marathon (26.2 miles) Intersection curling champions dian Forces Flying Training starts at 07:00 School, will compete in the hours; Congratulations to the PSP F&S curling team who defeated RCSU 6-3 to be crowned the 2007-08 I/S curling champions. The PSP team fin- half-marathon. 5) Toyota Never Quit ished in third place after round robin play and then swept all competitors aside in the playoffs to be declared the I/S curling champions. PSP Col Howden thinks of - Marathon Relay starts at team members are, from left, MCpl Cory Blanchard, Cpl Ed Lamarche, Rick Phillips and MCpl Don Cormier. Thanks to all the teams that the Manitoba Marathon as 07:10 hours; competed in the I/S Curling program this year and look forward to having everyone back next year to take on the defending champions. a Soldier On project and, in 6) Great West Life - 2.6 keeping to his word at the mile Super Run starts at change of command parade, 07:15, 07:17, 07:19 Staging could bring more money he will participate in the and 07:21 hours; and marathon with Chief War- 7) Free Press - 10km es, the real estate mar- It is crucial to impress the trend in homes. on cleaning your windows. rant Offi cer Wallace. walk starts at 07:23 hours. Yket is hot right now, potential buyer here. 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For more information and to apply, visit: XXXNEBDPSQPSBUJPODPN Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 30 April 2008 11 1 Cdn Air Div/CANR honours and awards ceremony

n April 10, 2008, Acting 1 Cdn OAir Div/CANR Commander, BGen presented the 1 Photos: Cpl Colin Aiken Cdn Air Div/CANR Commander’s honours and awards.

Capt M.B. Krak receives the General WO A.R. Guy receives his Canadian Capt C.A. Coombs receives her Canadian Capt J.F. Locke receives his Canadian Campaign star. Forces Decoration Third Clasp. Forces Decoration Second Clasp. Forces Decoration Second Clasp.

CWO G.D. Alex receives his Canadian CWO M.P.C. Fortin receives her Maj C.A. Hope receives his Canadian Maj N.F. Lisney receives his Canadian Maj M. Zimmer receives his Canadian Forces Decoration Second Clasp. Canadian Forces Decoration Second Forces Decoration First Clasp. Forces Decoration First Clasp. Forces Decoration First Clasp. Clasp.

Capt E.J. Miller receives her Canadian MWO D.G. Fleet receives his Canadian WO A.L. Temple receives her Canadian Sgt C.M.Y. McDermid receives her Maj L. Baspaly receives her Canadian Forces Decoration First Clasp. Forces Decoration First Clasp. Forces Decoration First Clasp. Canadian Forces Decoration First Forces Decoration. Clasp.

Ray Clement receives a 25 year Long Richard Hurley receives a 25 year Long Laura Letkeman receives a 25 year Long Cheri Robin receives a 15 Year Long 2Lt J. Finateri receives her Service Award. Service Award. Service Award. Service Award. She also received a Commissioning Scroll. Commanderʼs Commendation. NORAD 50th anniversary celebration Friday, May 30 10 to 11 a.m. Manitoba Legislative Building, CWO D.A. Heath receives his CWO Maj V.P. Wawryk receives the south grounds Scroll. Commanderʼs Commendation. /Canadian NORAD Region Headquarters invites all members of the public to view a military parade and dramatic fl y-past by the legendary Snowbirds Demonstration Team and two CF-18 Hornets (also from the National Demonstration Team) in recognition of the 50th anniversary of NORAD. The Air Command Band will also perform. For more information about 50th anniver- Maj M.G. Wuennenberg receives the Maj R.K. Bird receives a 28 years sary events, visit http://www.norad.mil/50/ Commanderʼs Commendation. Certificate of Service. He also received the Director of Flight Safety Award. 10 Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 30 April 2008

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Summer Sport Camp WANTED: Players for 17 Wing winnipeg Registration begins on Monday, April 28. Register soon- space is limited. men’s slo-pitch The 2008 Summer Sport Camp Guide and Registration form is available for pick up at the front desk in Building 90. The camp For more information, guide is also available on the DIN or at www.pspwinnipeg.ca. or to sign up, contact Spring Session evening fi tness classes Lt Ryan Weavers at local 2384 or Sports Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Coordinator Chris Aquafi t Aquafi t 1745-1830 1745-1830 Merrithew at local 5511

Sculpt Full Body Yoga Players needed for & Tone Bootcamp 1800-1900 1800-1900 1800-1900 17 Wing Women’s Slo-Pitch Contact us: For more information, or to sign up, contact Fitness and Recreation Center, Building 90, 680 Wihuri Rd. Sports Coordinator Chris Merrithew at 5111 Gym Facility Monitors/ General Information: 833-2500 ext 5139 or Offi ce Hours: Monday to Friday 0730 - 1200 hrs and 1300 - 1600 hrs Sgt Joanne White at [email protected] Community Recreation Director, Lori-Ann Mundt, ext 2059 Community Recreation Assistant, Daniel Gerson, ext 2057 Recreation Services, Ann Gibson, ext 5976 Aquatic Supervisor, Bri Fay, ext 7013 Community Library, ext 2490 Health Promotion Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 30 April 2008 9 HQ&S Company on the ground in Afghanistan By Corporal John Hobart we could into our temporary fi ve lines to get everything Signals Platoon rooms until the troops we you want. Other things like MCpl Bruno Turcotte / were relieving made space curry ketchup and steak and y the beginning of the for us. kidney pie take a little get- second week of March B The fi rst few days of ting used to. 2008, all of Signals Platoon work were fast and furious. A big highlight near the Cpl Jean-Si (Sig Pl), of the 2nd Battalion Troops clambered in and out end of the month was when Princess Patricia’s Canadian of Bisons checking them top several bands headlined by mon Duchesne, JTF-Afg Roto 4 Light Infantry Battle Group to bottom and loading them Blue Rodeo, a group of ex- (2 PPCLI BG), had feet on up in case they had to be NHL players, and the Stan- the ground. deployed outside the wire. ley Cup came to Kandahar. Most will say that the Others were immediately Anyone that wanted to fi rst thing they noticed as loaded onto Chinook Heli- could line up and get their they exited the new C17 copters and airlifted out to picture taken with the Cup. Globemaster III or the old Forward Operating Base Though the most desired The first few days of work were fast and furious for Sig Pl with some members immediately loaded onto die hard C130 Hercules Chinook Helicopters and airlifted out to FOB MaʼSum Ghar. (FOB) Ma’Sum Ghar to pose, holding the Cup over onto the tarmac of Kandahar man the Radio Rebroadcast your head, was outright not Airfi eld (KAF) and walked (RRB) station. allowed and several soldiers nally set and it started getting towards the worn out buses We all soon got the were given angry looks from cool out, Blue Rodeo and the that would take us to our swing of things and began to the guys escorting the Cup other bands would play sev- ‘Welcome to Afghanistan’ become acquainted with the when they attempted it. eral concerts at the Board- brief, was the smell. uniqueness of living at KAF. The hockey players held walk and Canada House. Ignored were the three The cultural infl uences of a tryouts for Team Canada Many challenges still rocky peaks of Zaker Ghar dozen coalition nations as (Afghanistan) that would await us before we return to Janubi, Zaker Ghar Shomali, well as Afghanistan have play several games of ball Canada, the steadily climb- and De Shurandam Ghar al- formed KAF into one of hockey against, among oth- ing temperature among most hidden in the darkness those places unlike any other ers, Team USA (who we them, but we all remain in or the skinny pine trees with place on earth. triumphed over). After the good spirits and are eager to long feathery needles that Very Canadian: Troops had the chance to play road hockey and then Four Dining Facilities games, when the sun had fi - press on. go to a Blue Rodeo concert. you couldn’t tell if they were (DFACs) spread out across just dusty looking from the the camp, all run by the same blowing sand or if that was company, serve Mediterra- just their colour. No, all we nean, North American, and noticed was it smelled and two serve European cuisine we all wanted to go to bed. respectively. Sig Pl was spared the ex- The food is good, if perience of living out of the plain, and the only real down Big Ass Tents (BATs); in- side of these DFACs is that stead we crammed as much you seem to have to get into kit and as many people as

A view of the mountains near Kandahar Airfield. 8 Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 30 April 2008 Fort Garry Horse Engineers’ training a blast By Cpl Bill Gomm used in ambushes and in all As the last few soldiers defence phases of combat. detonated their C19’s the oing live is a great The role of the C19 is to snow started to fl y. “Gexperience,” said provide ground forces with “Despite the weather Pte Nicholas Curry of the a supplementary short-range the training is going well,’ Queen’s Own Cameron weapon capable of infl icting said 2Lt David Tuan. “We Highlanders of Canada. “It’s casualties on personnel or haven’t any duds.” good to focus on training soft-skinned vehicles. Training and using the that will be good for your All the soldiers who C19 is just one of the many career.” took part in the range went demolition skills engineers Soldiers from The Fort through the Tests of El- use. Garry Horse Engineers and emental Training (TsOET) “We do a lot of demoli- other Winnipeg based units using practice versions of tions using C4 and Banga- fi red the C19 Command the C19. lore torpedoes and we try to Detonated Defensive Weap- With snow still on the practice as often as we can,” ons System at the Shilo de- ground and over cast skies he said. Photos: Cpl Bill Gomm molition range 29 March the training soon got under- For these engineers the 2008. way, but with a winter storm next big training event will The C19 is an electri- warning in the forecast be Exercise PRAIRIE DE- cally fi red defensive weapon everyone hoped the range FENDER in Dundurn 26 system that can easily be set would be over before the April to 2 May. Pte Joe Harder lies down to sight the C19 Command Detonated Defensive Weapons System. Pte Harder is up by a soldier. It’s primarily snow fell. with The Fort Garry Horse.

Pte Nicholas Curry checks the firing wire assembly for the C19 Pte Harder prepares the M57 Firing Device for the C19 Command Pte Harder grounds his hand on the ground prior to removing the (Practice) Command Detonated Defensive Weapons System. Pte Curry Detonated Defensive Weapons System under the watchful eye of Cpl electrical igniter from beneath the sandbag and attaching it to the C19 is with The Queenʼs Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada. David Szczerski, who is one of the Acting Ranges Safety Officers. Command Detonated Defensive Weapons System.

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personal success he 1 Canadian Air TDivision honoured one of its own April 21, 2008 go together with the presentation of the By Kiera Fogg for soldiers to think only Top Performer award for about themselves. the Combined Aerospace on’t look back But it’s not just about Operations Center. “D– just keep mov- taking orders and doing The Top Performer Pro- ing forward!” “Come on, what you’re told either. gram was created to recog- double time!” Capt Desjardins explained nize all members working in These words of encour- that soldiers are also taught the AOC –NCM, offi cer and agement were just some of to be individuals. entire crews for superior or what were said as 28 mili- He said that the soldiers outstanding performance. tary students participated have orders and missions, The fi rst recipient of this in their fi rst round of winter and they are expected to newly created award pro- warfare training on Friday, think for themselves if nec- gram is MCpl Eric Blouin, a February 22, 2008, at the essary when achieving a six-year veteran of the Cana- St. Charles Rifl e Range. mission. dian Forces and a Montreal Exhausted from the “There are guys in here native, who demonstrated week of exercises and the with master’s degrees. exceptional skill and devo- Cpl Colin Aitken mere four hours of sleep Why make them robots,” tion to duty during the fi rst they had the night before said Capt Desjardins. quarter of 2008. on a snow fl oor, these men Arriving in Winnipeg in The quality of people LCol Anthony Higuera, the Chrisis Action Team Director of Operations, presents CFACC Combined Air and women proved that involved was evident when 2007 from CFB Bagotville, Operations Centre Top Performer of the Quarter award to MCpl Eric Blouin at the Atrium in 1 Canadian teamwork and a positive talking to Cpl Joe Dyck, 19, he immediately immersed Air Division. attitude are keys to success who maintains a 4.2 grade himself into the mission of work ethic that would see Technician, for his involve- By displaying this type in the most challenging point average by going to the AOC. MCpl Blouin recognized ment in the local community of drive and enthusiasm so situations. school in the mornings and Not content with status- over fi ve peer NCM’s for where he raised thousands of early on in his career, this One of the challenges completing homework by quo, he accepted all chal- this award. dollars for charity programs can only be the fi rst of many was a snowshoe race that noon. lenges and looked for ways He was evaluated on his and for outstanding techni- such awards and honours for took the soldiers through Cpl Dyck, who is to improve job performance. consistent top-notch per- cal support to visiting senior a truly superior member of a 400 metre loop of two to studying criminal justice at It was this dedicated formance as a Duty Watch NORAD Command Chiefs. the Canadian Forces. four feet deep snow. the University of Manitoba Coming off a race, the to become a police offi cer, out of breath Cpl Rene Per- said that he hopes to be de- ron, 25, said, “It helps a lot ployed to Afghanistan. to have your teammates “I just believe in the cheer you on. You don’t things they are doing over want to let them down… there… building infrastruc- it’s all about respect.” ture and helping the coun- It was obvious that Cpl try get on its feet,” said Cpl Perron’s attitude was shared Dyck, who also said that by others when shortly af- the military is everything ter, one team member com- he hoped it would be. fortingly put his arm on Pte Nathan Goertzen, another teammate’s back 28, was just as enthusias- as he struggled to catch his tic. “You fi nd out who you breath after a race. really are and you learn to This was an unexpect- push yourself,” said Pte ed sight considering that Goertzen. according to the course Such confi dence build- offi cer, Capt Richard Des- ing exercises help to push jardins, “Yelling is motiva- these soldiers past the big- Cpl Simon Duchesne, KPRT Photographer tion.” gest barrier of all, which 201-3111 Portage Ave, But the display of con- HOOK & SMITH according to Capt Desjar- Barristers, Solicitors & Notaries Public Winnipeg, Manitoba R3K 0W4 cern is no sign of weakness. dins is the mental block. MCpl Kaitlyn McManus, “Winter warfare train- Dennis A. Smith 23, a medic and a history ing makes them realize that Bernard Toews major at the University of they can do more than they Winston F. Smith, Q.C. Manitoba, said that when think, including surviving things get tough, you “suck -100 degree temperatures On Patrol it up and deal.” She ex- when touring places like plained that when working the Arctic,” said Capt Des- Cpl Jason Hennessy from the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team (KPRT), speaks with Kandahar City kids during a patrol. as a team, there is no room jardins.

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The nadian Special Operations Regi- recruiting drive at CFB Winnipeg primary focus is counter-terrorism; ment (CSOR), the Canadian Joint June 3 at building 135 room 111 however, the unit can expect to Immediate Reaction Unit (CJIRU) at 1330. be employed on other high value and 427 Special Operations Avia- JTF 2 annually recruits serv- tasks. tion Squadron (SOAS). ing members from across the CF JTF 2 is among the world’s fi n- While each unit has its respec- adding to its operationally focused est Special Operations units. tive recruiting processes all are rank and fi le. Unit members have and are dedicated to the recruitment, selec- The recruiting process is com- prepared to conduct worldwide op- tion, training and deployment of petitive and challenging, with the erations in direct support of Cana- highly motivated and operationally selection process identifying those dian national security interests. focused members. individuals who can best fi ll posi- In the 15 years since the unit’s As CANSOFCOM grows so tions as an assaulter, coxswain or inception JTF 2 has earned a proud do the opportunities to join a part of the CF that commands respect around the world and to work with like-minded people ruthlessly fo- cused on the mission to safe guard Canadians from current and future threats. Recruiting sessions will be held at bases across Canada with dates, times and location available on- line at www.JTF2.forces.gc.ca. Representation and information for the other units within CAN- SOFCOM will also be available at each session. For further information, call the JTF2 recruiters today, or visit the JTF2 website and download an application form, phone recruiting personnel at 1-800-959-9188, or visit www.JTF2.forces.gc.ca. MLA comments on Air Force 101 Private Member’s Statement sentations by Colonel Scott How- la Prairie where we were given a Doug Martindale, MLA, Burrows den, Major General Marcel Duval tour of Manitoba’s cutting edge Air Force 101 and Captain Brian Morrissette fl ight training facilities at South- about the connection between our port Aerospace Centre. r. Speaker, when Canadians Air Servicemen and women and This very modern site is es- Mthink about the Air Force the communities that they live in. sential to the training of Air Force and NORAD, places like Cold The Air Force plays an important pilots and is easily one of the best Lake and North Bay often come to role both economically and so- in the world. Many of us were able mind. I was pleased to be part of a cially in Manitoba. to try our hand/eye co-ordination delegation of 10 elected officials, The Air Force put on a search on the helicopter and jet fl ight including the MLAs for St. James and rescue parachuting dem- simulators. On the return fl ight, I and Minto, who attended Air onstration for us. Watching the fl ew on the fl ight deck, which was Force 101, an awareness seminar highly trained and incredibly fascinating. organized by the 1 Canadian Air professional Air Force soldiers Mr. Speaker, I’d like to thank Division and Canadian NORAD co-ordinate a search and rescue organizer Colonel Scott Howden Region Headquarters located in drill was truly impressive. It re- and all the presenters of Air Force St. James. The day’s activities minded us that come wind, rain 101. Learning about the many showcased the important role that or snow, our Air Force is ready to roles of Manitoba plays in Canada’s Air offer a helping hand to Manito- personnel at 17 Wing was an in- Force. bans in need. We fl ew in the hold teresting and educational experi- We were given excellent pre- of a Hercules aircraft to Portage ence for which we thank them. Québec: 400th anniversary stamp By Alf Brooks from the Algonquin, “the place where the river narrows.” n May 16 Canada Post issues France Post will issue a similar Oa stamp to mark this anni- stamp. versary, the establishment of the Habitation that became the princi- pal town of New France. The stamp pictures Samuel de Champlain’s ship and natives in canoes, with the heights upon which a fortress was later established in the back- ground. The name Québec comes Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 30 April 2008 5 3 CFFTS has undergone many changes over the years school in Portage. The clerk was purchased to replace Feature unit replied, “I didn’t know there the aging Musketeer II, and was a fl ying training school a new school was developed By Capt Ray Grenkow 3 CFFTS UIO here. So…where on Portage to bridge the gap between [Avenue] is the school?” graduating on the Tutor and t had been a while since I thought, “Here is some- starting the multi engine II was in Manitoba; 15 one who has Perimeteritis.” Operational Training Units years to be exact. During I heard about people like this (OTU). The Multi-Engine the long hiatus away from but did not believe they were School (MES) was started Manitoba, many changes still around. I would like to in 1991 with the Beech King have occurred. The one pass on what it is that the fl y- Air 90 aircraft. change, which affected the ing school in Portage la Prai- 3 CFFTS is the beginning Air Force, was the closure rie is all about, and to update and the end for almost all the of CFB Portage la Prairie, those who were once there pilots in the CF. Young as- allowing 3 Canadian Forces on the changes that have oc- piring would-be pilots are Flying Training School (3 curred in the last few years. moulded into wings gradu- CFFTS) to be taken over by The closing of the base ated pilots. The school has, a civilian contract company, did not stop the training of once again, gone through sort of. CF pilots, and 3 CFFTS did many changes in the last During my in-clearance not move to a new base or few years. Bombardier is at 3 CFFTS, there were a few airport. What did change no longer the contractor for things that required me to was that the military no lon- supporting the military fl y- go to 17 Wing to complete. ger provided direct logistic ing training. Allied Wings While at an offi ce doing and maintenance support. won the twenty-year contract my in-clearance, the clerk The Basic Helicopter and will soon be using mod- who was helping me asked School (BHS) continued to ern aircraft and simulators where I had been posted in use the venerable Jet Rang- which they have acquired to A Bell 412 and King Air 90 in Hangar 2 for maintenance. from and what I was going er. Some new aircraft were take CF pilot training well to be doing. I said that I was purchased for the new era into the Twenty First Centu- III continues it history with tion dates. Most of the staff local soup kitchen, and re- posted to the fl ying training of training. The Slingsby ry. The Bell 206 Jet Ranger the school. The Slingby has live in the RM of Portage la cently the students of the been replaced by the Grob Prairie, and do venture out Small Group Evaluation 120A, the King Air has been to Winnipeg to enjoy what (SGE) helicopter course or- replaced with a newer ver- the Big City has to offer; ganized a curling Bonspiel sion, and the Bell 412 was however, Portage has devel- to raise money for the local purchased to enhance the oped a respectable shopping Air Cadet Squadron. As a Basic Helicopter course by venue so fewer trips to Win- result, the cadets were able providing an advanced fl y- nipeg are needed. to travel to the University of ing training platform for the There are many staff North Dakota and tour the helicopter students. members who rely on the John D. Odegard School of There has been some re- support of 17 Wing; when Aerospace Sciences. cent reconstruction in South- required, they go to Winni- So, the next time you are port. Hangars 1 and 2 were peg to conduct their business looking for something to do demolished and rebuilt into with the Wing. The trip takes on the weekend, come out to modern facilities. Hangar 3 one hour from Southport to Portage la Prairie and spend was torn down this past win- 17 Wing. Almost as much some time at Crescent Island ter and a new hangar will be time as it takes to drive from Water Park, and travel 5 km rebuilt to accommodate the St Vital to Kildonan but there south to Southport to have a growing fl eet of training air- is only one traffi c light. look around. craft. Students at 3 CFFTS You will see that many There are 45 pilots and have been strong support- changes have occurred, but support staff who work hard ers of the Portage la Prai- there are still some of the old at 3 CFFTS to ensure the rie community. They have buildings; and of course, the students meet their gradua- been volunteering in the runways are still there. New multi-use facility, the Hilly Brown Building and a new Hangar 2 are among the changes in Portage.

The next Voxair deadline is: Friday, May 2, 2008 ***************** Submissions from units and members are welcome. 4 Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 30 April 2008 Mature Student Mature Student Diploma program: Diploma update an instructor’s perspective regular secondary school di- as well as for any other skill speare, poetry, short stories, East. WPSO Corner ploma while the GED is not WPSO Corner that has been dormant for a novels, or plays. Technical The content of the course equivalent. period of time. Communication is a special- has been modifi ed to make By Dave Normandale Another problem is the ized form of English that, in it adult-focused. The Tech By LT(N) Amy Campbell, WGrdTrgO Through the process of Technical Communication 40S “will I fi t in?” issue—be- its curriculum form for high Comm course has gone one PLAR, both military and ci- Instructor ing on the far side of 30, school, very neatly parallels better—the assignments can he Mature Student vilian employees are being or 40, does tend to make the Canadian Style of Eng- be military-based, so that an Diploma program at 17 granted credits in such sub- hile there are many T one somewhat different in a lish used by the Department idea such as Cpl Paul Kuras’ Wing is well underway. jects as: retailing, manage- reasons why people W public high school class. of National Defence/Cana- (TEME) of modifi cations Several military and ci- ment, career development, don’t complete their high The size of the class is dian Forces. The emphasis to the six-wheel MLV be- vilian personnel have been marketing, accounting, culi- school education, there another potential barrier: is on audience and purpose, comes the central focus for coming to meet with the nary, phys ed, and English. is now a simple solution one adult student in a group with specifi c forms such as his credit. staff from the McLeod Adult There are many possibil- to achieving the Grade of 35 or so teenagers can e-mail, letters, memos, pre- Civilian Electrician’s Learning Centre to see what ities, so it is well worth mak- 12 diploma—the Mature create problems, ranging sentations, and reports at the Assistant Matt Anderson has they can achieve through ing an appointment for an Student Diploma Program. from a difference in focus forefront. a love affair with cars—he Prior Learning Assessment interview to fi nd out what is The thought of return- through to not enough time Two of the students is planning on developing a and Recognition (PLAR), applicable to your situation. ing to a regular high school for individual tutorials when were able to achieve credit guide for new Canadians in- based on what they have al- If you would like to make sends shivers down the needed. through PLAR in English; terested in purchasing their ready done through job ex- an appointment to fi nd out spines of many adults who The Mature Student Di- this resulted in a shift to fi rst cars. The used car mar- perience or other courses. more about how you can get want to complete their edu- ploma Program, however, World Issues, with the ap- ket is fi lled with pitfalls for They then can see what a Mature Student Diploma, cation, and there are many comes to you on the Wing, plication of the Tech Comm the recent immigrant, from courses they need to take to please contact Lt(N) Amy reasons why that feeling is in the Training and Educa- report writing skills. One of language issues to getting complete their diplomas. Campbell, WGrdTrgO at quite rational: the length tion Centre, (Bldg 135). the topics being studied in taken with the price. The The Mature Student Di- 6297, or Michelle Stephen- of time away from school The fi rst course offered the World Issues course is guide is Anderson’s ma- ploma is of equal value to a son, LCC, at 4208. is often predominant. The is a Grade 12 English pro- water, and its potential for jor assignment with a real use it or lose it philosophy gram that does not, repeat creating military confl ict world audience and a real is true for writing and math, does not, include Shake- in areas such as the Middle world use. SCAN Seminar The Wing Personnel Selection Offi ce will be hosting s Second Career Assistance Network (SCAN) seminar. The objective of this seminar is to provide information to both military personnel and their spouses with up to date information pertain- ing to the benefi ts and services available for retiring members. Additionally, the seminar will address aspects of transition to a second career outside of the CF. Details of the seminar are as follows:

DATES: 15-16 May 08 TIME: 0800-1600hrs LOCATION: Training & Education Centre (Bldg 135) Netherlands Theatre DRESS: Appropriate civilian attire WHO: Military members and their spouses

Details for registration and the seminar agenda can be found on the WPSO web- site at: http://17wing.winnipeg.mil.ca/WAdmin/PSO/scan.htm

Please note: The Netherlands Theatre accommodates a limited amount of people, and as such the WPSO asks that only serious participants register for the upcoming SCAN. If you are unsure whether you can attend, please reserve the right for another individual to register. Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 30 April 2008 3 Health and Physical Fitness for Life plan launched this strategy has been welcomed with open arms. We are excited to work with the military community to take steps towards a shift in culture that will see Health & Physical Submitted by Health Promotion Fitness as a priority. This strategy will mean Health and Fitness programming for the entire military community. We n 8 April, the 17 Wing PSP team launched the new are continually working to ensure all partners are communi- OCDS’ Health & Physical Fitness for Life (H & PF cating within the health and fi tness world. We are collabo- Plan) Plan with a Wing Commander’s Healthy Breakfast. rating and working hard to ensure that the health and fi tness In partnership with Wing Foods attendees were treated to a of our members remains in the forefront of our priorities. Set Your Sights On Healthy Eating breakfast menu, which For more information please contact Health Promotion, had less then 400 calories, 15 grams of fat and less then 600 local 4150/4160, or Fitness & Sports, local 2056. mg of sodium. During the breakfast, Col Howden addressed the audi- ence and provided his vision of how he sees the H & PF Plan fi tting in at 17 Wing. He reminded us that we already provide services that target the key issues; healthy nutrition, physical activity, good coping skills, and an addiction-free lifestyle. He encouraged unit COs to support members and their families to lead a healthy lifestyle, not just at work but at home. At the end of March, the launch of the H & PF Plan was LCol Brodeur gets the farmersʼ omlette, grilled ham and fresh fruit celebrated and included the unveiling of the newly devel- during the breakfast launch. oped nutrition poster. Col Howden, MWO DuLude (Food Services), and Christa Zappitelli (Health Promotion Direc- Fitness instructors and F&S member show off their display. tor) unveiled the new To Serve Daily, You Need Your Daily Servings poster. It is our hope that this will heighten the awareness of the importance of nutrition and help to keep it in the minds of CF personnel throughout the year. The beginning of April also brought new beginnings for the March 1st “I Quit” Challenge winners. Winners of the National, Alana Marszalek, and Local challenge, CWO Ron Elson, were presented their prizes by Col Howden, Lynn Goodwin (SISIP Representative) and Christa Zappitelli. Along with the challenge winners, all participants of the challenge demonstrated an addiction-free lifestyle. Health Promotion, Fitness & Sports, and 23 Health Ser- vices will be offering ongoing lunch ‘n’ learns, events, and the Wing Commander’s Walking Challenge in June to pro- mote the plan. Maj Douglass gets his blood pressure taken by Trisha Beattie from 23 From left: Health Promotion Director Christa Zappitelli, Food Services Within the PSP staff and 23 Health Services at 17 Wing, Health Svcs. MWO Dulude and Col Howden unveil the new nutrition poster. March 1st, I Quit Challenge winners announced

challenge. The ceremony co- are: fi rst prize, $200, CWO If you or someone you Submitted by Health Promotion incided with the local launch Ron Elson; second prize, know is interested in quit- of the CDS’ Health & Physi- $100, Cpl Mark Morrison; ting smoking please encour- he 2008 March 1st, I cal Fitness Plan. The CDS third prize, $75, Arlene age them to contact Health TQuit Challenge was a has made smoking cessation Leonard. This year’s local Promotion. The Butt Out great success on 17 Wing, one of the main targets of non-smoking supporter is: program is a FREE program 39 participants pledged to addiction free living. $50, George Hopman. offered through Health Pro- remain smoke-free for the This year’s national suc- On behalf of the Health motion and is available, year entire month. cessful Quit Smoking win- Promotion team I would round, to all CF members, The names of all 39 par- ners are: fi rst prize, $3,000, like to congratulate every- DND civilian employees, ticipant and their 78 support- Alana Marszalek, CFB Win- one who participated in the I and family members. Con- ers were entered in a local nipeg; second prize, $1,500, Quit challenge. I would also tact Christa or Penny at local and National contest to win 2Lt Chris Goodhew, CFB like to take this opportunity 4160/4150. up to $3000. This year the lo- Ottawa; third prize, $1,000, to thank everyone who sup- Wing Commander Col Howden (far right), SISIP representative Lynn cal winners were recognized Cindy Grenon, CFB Hali- ported an I quit participant, Goodwin (second from right) and Health Promotion Director, Christa and presented with their priz- fax. assisted in advertising, and a Zappitelli (far left) present the national winner, Alana Marszalek, with es at the Wing Commander’s This year’s national non- special thank you to Chuck a cheque for $3,000. Healthy Breakfast, by Lynn smoking supporter is $1,500, Haarsma, MWO Pat Kief- Goodwin from SISIP and the Cynthia Bolduc, BFC Val- fert, and Wing CE who Wing Commander. SISIP cartier. braved the cold weather to and CANEX were the main This year’s successful I help us put up the “I Quit” fi nancial sponsors of the Quit Smoking local winners banners.

RUTLEDGE LAW OFFICE BALDWINSON R.F. RUTLEDGE, B.A., LL.B. INSURANCE COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA Rec Centre (Whytewold Rd.) 310-3025 Portage Ave. Drivers Licences & Phone: 987-7575 Fax: 837-3638 oooo 889-2204 CWO Ron Elson, second from right, receives his first place local prize. 2 Voxair, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 30 April 2008 Message from the Chief of the Defence Staff to the CF have chosen to retire from while carrying out intense I the Canadian Forces and combat and peace support end my tenure as your Chief operations overseas and de- of the Defence Staff in July manding, essential security of this year. tasks here at home. I accepted the leadership We have remembered of the Canadian Forces in how to grieve; to never for- February 2005. My goal was get our comrades and dear to set the conditions for our friends who have died in sailors, soldiers, airmen and the service of Canada. Their airwomen to succeed in our sacrifi ce, and that of their critical and often dangerous families, deserves our un- tasks in defence of Canada, wavering commitment to Canadians, and Canadian ensure their loss is not in interests and values. vain. We have achieved those We have been strength- key objectives, and reached ened, immensely, by the the critical milestones I vocal and visible support of originally set out for us to millions of Canadians who reach by the end of my time have demonstrated that they as CDS. recognize, understand and We have moulded our honour your service, and the culture to one which rec- sacrifi ce of your families. ognizes that operations are Leadership in the CF is MCpl Bruno Turcotte, Photographer JTF-Afg Roto 5 our raison d’être; that our not the role of one single efforts, all of them, must person; it is the responsibil- concentrate on achieving ity of all who wear the Ca- the missions and tasks given nadian Forces uniform. to us by the Government of I believe you will now Canada, on behalf of all Ca- be best served by the invig- nadians. oration of new leadership, We have transformed with the vision, energy, and how we recruit, train, equip, strength to lead you through command, deploy, employ, the challenges that will lie bring home, recognize and ahead. For we have not fi n- The Chief of Defense Staff General Rick Hillier has announced that he will be retiring in July. care for our operational ished evolving. dangerous security environ- continue to serve as your thank you for the rewarding est credentials, our national forces and our families, fo- We must continue to ment before us. CDS until relieved of my years we have shared with treasures, and I am so very cused on achieving a stra- adapt, and improve our It is with great confi - duties by my successor, to you, and look forward to proud of you. It has been my tegic effect for Canada. We Forces to accomplish the dence that I await the selec- be named in due course by many years ahead as part of honour and privilege to be have done so while growing tasks Canadians need us tion of the senior leader who our Prime Minister. the Canadian Forces family. your Chief of the Defence the CF, re-equipping it, and to perform in the complex, will take my place.I will My wife, Joyce, and I You are Canada’s great- Staff. Message du Chef d’état-major de la Défense aux FC ’ai pris la décision de assigne le gouvernement du rifi ce ultime au service de comptent sur nous pour ac- Jprendre ma retraite des Canada, au nom de tous les notre pays. Leurs sacrifi ces, complir nos tâches dans un Forces canadiennes et, ainsi, Canadiens. et celui de leurs familles, environnement complexe et de quitter le poste de Chef Nous avons transformé méritent notre reconnais- dangeureux. d’état-major de la Défense plusieurs éléments de notre sance entière. 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