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LS Justin Spinello Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force Lieutenant-General Al Meinzinger (left) walks with 4 Wing Commander Colonel Dave Moar after arriving in a 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron CH-146 “Griffon” to 4 Wing Cold Lake for a tour on August 6, 2019. See stories on pages 4, 5.
LOCAL LOCAL LOCAL NATIONAL Fighter competition takes off Time to play Dome goes home New pilots welcome Future fighter competition crosses Outdoor play structures help with Cold-war dome housing radar Ten new military pilots receive their hurdle. your workout. equipment find a home at Cold wings. Page 8 Page 3 Lake Museum. Page 10 Page 9 Page 2 The Courier News & Publishing Tuesday, August 13, 2019 RCAF Commander presents awards at 4 Wing
LS Justin Spinello LS Justin Spinello Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Commander Lieutenant-General Al Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Commander Lieutenant-General Al Meinzinger (left) and RCAF Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) CWO Denis Meinzinger (left) and RCAF Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) CWO Denis Gaudreault (right) present an RCAF Commander’s Coin to Corporal Gaudreault (right) present an RCAF Commander’s Coin to Sergeant Emily Gillis in the 4 Wing Theatre during a visit to 4 Wing Cold Lake on Steve Pollard in the 4 Wing Theatre during a visit to 4 Wing Cold Lake August 7, 2019. on August 7, 2019.
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EDITORIAL ADVISOR LS Justin Spinello Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Commander Lieutenant-General Al Meinzinger (left) and RCAF 4 WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) CWO Denis Gaudreault (right) present an RCAF Commander’s Coin Capt Julie Brunet to Master Corporal Greg Wojtowicz in the 4 Wing Theatre during a visit to 4 Wing Cold Lake on DEADLINE August 7, 2019. Wednesday at 1500 hrs for the following Tuesday CIRCULATION 2600 4 Wing golfers win in Wainwright play
The Courier is published weekly with the permission of the 4 Wing Cold Lake Wing Commander Col Moar. SUBMITTED at the national level,” said Sgt GOLD: Sgt. Isabelle Langevin – The opinions expressed are those of the contributor and Joel Brooks. Edmonton do not reflect those of the Editor, Canadian Armed Forces, 4 Wing Cold Lake has Here are the results for the SILVER: Capt. Sonja Hansen - or DND. The Editor reserves the right to reject, edit, or condense any editorial or advertising material. claimed Regional Gold in Golf 2019 Canada West Regional Golf Winnipeg Printed by Star Press, Wainwright, AB. winning the team event in play at Championships. Team Canada West: Publié hebdomadairement avec la permission du Wainwright. Team Championships: Women Commandant de l’escadre, le col Doyle. Les opinions “Our athletes did us proud,” Women Sgt. Isabelle Langevin - Edmonton personnelles exprimées dans ce journal sont celles des said Josey Yearley, Fitness GOLD: Winnipeg Capt. Sonja Hansen - Winnipeg collaborateurs et ne représentent pas les opinions de la and Sports Manager 4 Wing SILVER: Edmonton Maj Manivone Morrison - rédaction, des Forces armées canadiennes ou du Ministrère de la Défense nationale. La rédaction se réserve le droit de Cold Lake. Men Winnipeg refuser, d’éditer ou de condenser tout article et matériel de “The Wainwright PSP Staff GOLD: Cold Lake Men réclame soumis. Imprimé par Star Press, Wainwright, AB. did an amazing job-- as hosts SILVER: Comox Cpl Terran Berger - Comox and Wainwright Golf Course Individual Championships: Sgt Jeff Elliott - Comox MEMBER OF: staff had the course in great Men MWO Paul Swansberg – shape. The competition was close GOLD: Cpl Terran Berger – Cold Lake and we couldn’t have asked for Comox WO David Boland – Cold Lake better weather. It’s a shame the SILVER: Sgt Jeff Elliott – Comox Sgt Joel Brooks – Cold Lake course won’t get to be displayed Women MWO Chris Burns - Wainwright Tuesday, August 13, 2019 The Courier News & Publishing Page 3
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PUBLIC SERVICES AND (publ)—Aeronautics benefits for Canada in its history. PROCUREMENT CANADA • United Kingdom and All suppliers will be required Northern Ireland—Airbus Defense to provide a plan for economic Gatineau, Quebec - The and Space GmbH (with MBDA UK benefits equal to the value of their Government of Canada in July Limited, L3 Technologies MAS proposed contract, with maximum announced the next step in the and CAE Canada) points only being awarded to future fighter aircraft competition. • United States—Lockheed suppliers who provide contractual As part of its defence policy, Martin Corporation (Lockheed guarantees. Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Martin Aeronautics Company) This open and transparent government is acquiring 88 (with Pratt and Whitney) competition is being monitored advanced fighter jets to provide • United States—The by an independent Fairness the capability the Canadian Armed Boeing Company (with Peraton Monitor to ensure a level playing Forces needs to ensure the safety Canada Corp., CAE Inc., L3 field for all potential bidders. The and security of Canadians and Technologies MAS Inc., GE Fairness Monitor’s interim report meet its international obligations. Canada and Raytheon Canada on the supplier qualification and This is the most significant Limited Services and Support engagement process found that investment in the Royal Canadian Division) activities were conducted in a fair Air Force in more than 30 years. Canada will provide two manner. With it, the government will deliver opportunities for all bidders to The Fairness Monitor provided the aircraft that meet Canada’s demonstrate that they can present the following statement to Public needs, while ensuring good value a plan to meet Canada’s security Services and Procurement Canada: for Canadians. This investment and interoperability requirements. “As the Fairness Monitor for the will support the growth of Canada’s The security offer is due in fall Future Fighter Capability Project, highly skilled workforce in the 2019, and following feedback from we have monitored the project aerospace and defence industries Canada, bidders may revise and throughout the qualification and for decades to come, from coast to resubmit that offer as part of the engagement stage, including the coast. initial proposal in spring 2020. development of the Request for “This project,” said Minister Bidders will also have an Proposals, and we have identified of National Defence Harjit S. opportunity to address deficiencies no fairness deficiencies. It is our Sajjan, “is a once-in-a-generation in their proposals related to opinion that the process has opportunity to support the mandatory criteria. Rather than been conducted in a fair manner. growth of Canada’s highly skilled being rejected immediately for not Decisions were made objectively workforce in the aerospace meeting mandatory requirements, and free from personal favouritism and defence industries. We are bidders will receive feedback from or improper influence, and the confident Canadians will reap Canada so that they can address process encompassed the elements the full value of this procurement non-compliance. This approach of openness, competitiveness, process through investments, has already been used for other transparency and compliance.” research and development, and large federal procurements The evaluation of proposals, good jobs for decades to come.” and has proven to be successful including any revised proposals, Following extensive in maintaining a high level of is expected to result in a contract engagement with industry and competition. award to the selected bidder in eligible suppliers over the past 18 All bidders will be subject early 2022, with the first aircraft months, the formal Request for to the same evaluation criteria, delivery starting as early as 2025. Proposals has now been released and proposals will be rigorously The Government of Canada to eligible suppliers. assessed on elements of technical will continue making progress The following suppliers have merit (60%), cost (20%) and on this significant project to until spring 2020 to submit initial economic benefits (20%). This ensure the safety and security proposals to Canada: procurement attributes one of the of Canadians over the coming • Sweden—SAAB AB highest weightings to economic decades. Page 4 The Courier News & Publishing Tuesday, August 13, 2019 RCAF Commander foresees exciting change
CLIFF KENYON delivers.” really good and we have the leadership.” Meinzinger, based in Ottawa, said that federal Gaudreault talked of the “journey concept” as A 4 Wing honour guard waited in the bright government initiatives and policy decisions point it relates to life in the military. He said examples of morning sun August 7 to welcome leaders of the to a significant increase in funding the RCAF and improvement for military members is the focus on Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) to a base town hall numerous capital projects “we must deliver on” in the transition centres for those leaving the service, etc. He meeting. next 20 years. said RCAF leaders will be examining improvements It was part of a two-day visit to the base by L Gen At the same time, focusing on CAF members is a for military families regarding such challenges as Al Meinzinger, commander of the RCAF, and Chief top priority. child care and recognition of spousal qualifications Warrant Officer Denis Gaudreault. They met honour “Nothing happens without the great people we during interprovincial moves. Changes under guard members with 4 Wing Commander Col Dave have on our team. How can we retain more of the consideration may mean pay increases which do not Moar before the town hall meeting at a packed 4 Wing team that we have today?” have to be linked to promotions. Theatre. He said social media efforts to reach CAF He said there will be challenges to meet the goals Meinzinger said he was “delighted” to be at 4 Wing. members are based in Ottawa and seem successful. of “strong, secure, engaged” and “we have to be ready His tour at 4 Wing included visits with the tactical A recent online request for suggestions for names to go out the door into operations” at any time.” fighter squadrons and 1 Air Maintenance Squadron for the new C-295 fixed wing search and rescue as well as 10 Field Technical Training Squadron and aircraft was met with 32,000 submissions. 42 Radar Squadron. He said the centralized social media effort seems Meinzinger, entering 4 Wing Theatre, told to be a “great way to touch the broader armed forces.” Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members waiting in Many areas of the CAF are not at staffing levels the lobby “our message is a message of thanks” for a “we want but we are doing our best and our message is job well done. a message of thanks” to members. “This wing is exceptionally busy and is critical,” he Meinzinger took over as commander of the RCAF said. “When the chips are down this wing steps up and in May 2018. He enrolled in the CAF in 1985 and in 2011 was deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, to command Canada’s Joint Task Force-Afghanistan Air Wing, overseeing the final phase of Air Wing support to combat operations. In July 2013, he took command of Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ont. Upon promotion to major-general in May 2015, he was appointed deputy commander of the RCAF. In March 2017, he was appointed as director of staff, Strategic Joint Staff. He was promoted to his current rank on April 20, 2018. Gaudreault told members at the town hall meeting that RCAF leaders believe it is critical “we make sure LS Justin Spinello we take care of our people and our families.” RCAF Commander Lieutenant-General Al He predicted there will be significant and exciting Meinzinger and RCAF Chief Warrant Officer changes in the CAF and there is a “great willingness LS Justin Spinello (CWO) CWO Denis Gaudreault answered to change.” RCAF Commander Lieutenant-General Al questions from members of 409 Tactical Fighter “The way we are doing things now will be different Meinzinger answered questions from members Squadron inside of 3 Hangar during a visit to in the future,” he said. “Where we are taking the of 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron inside of 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on August 7, 2019. armed forces now is very exciting. The future looks 3 Hangar.
LS Justin Spinello RCAF Lieutenant-General Al Meinzinger inspects the 4 Wing Honour Guard during a visit to 4 Wing Cold Lake. Tuesday, August 13, 2019 The Courier News & Publishing Page 5
RCAF Commander tackles shortage of aviators
LIEUTENANT-GENERAL AL functions and all operational aircraft MEINZINGER, COMMANDER OF fleets to ensure we continue to deliver THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE effective air and space power. These actions are nested within The Royal Canadian Air Force a broader RCAF campaign plan— employs a highly technical, highly “Operation Talent”—which focusses on trained workforce and, of the three the quality of life and quality of service Canadian Armed Forces services, RCAF of all our Regular and Reserve Force members are the most widely dispersed personnel and their families. Operation across our vast nation, often in more Talent addresses, in particular, the remote locations. intake, training, absorption and Developing these trained and employment of our aviators. intellectually accomplished, specialized Although these two directives have aviators is a significant investment been published separately, they address for Canada and our most powerful two aspects of a single challenge and advantage—now and into the future. the RCAF will implement measures in a However, as I and others have seamless, mutually complementary and discussed in the pages of Skies holistic manner. Magazine, Air Forces and the civilian The challenge is complex, however, airline industry around the world are and will require equally complex facing shortages of skilled personnel LS Justin Spinello solutions. Our solutions will address the arising from an unprecedented growth RCAF Commander LGen Al Meinzinger chats with troops during a visit entire RCAF, not just one occupation, in the global aviation industry. to 4 Wing Cold Lake. but I recognize that we first need to The RCAF is not immune to the Force technicians and pilots and at the very real fact that we “train our stabilize our most critical areas. As high demand for pilots, technicians, that time I outlined steps being taken own”; we do not hire fully qualified mentioned, we are already working highly trained aviation specialists and to address the concerns raised in the personnel “off the street” and on several initiatives to alleviate our support personnel, and we are facing a report. However, it is clear that these immediately put them to work. Even situation; we will implement some of shortage of experienced personnel in modern realities extend far beyond our our members who graduate from them quickly but others, I want to be many fields. We risk losing the priceless fighter community. civilian aviation training institutes have clear, may take up to five to seven years depth of experience that our more Our declining experience levels only begun their life-long learning to fully implement. senior personnel possess and, thus, the may impact our ability to train, absorb, experience. It takes special training, For instance, we’re already ability to mentor, train and transfer and employ personnel in certain areas. skills, and qualifications to perform seeing progress on the establishment knowledge to our newer aviators. Without action, this scenario could these tasks in a military environment in of a new Air Operations Support Last autumn, the Auditor General further affect the RCAF’s operational potentially hazardous areas. The closest Technician occupation (Reserve Force) released a report focussing on the output. we can come to off the street recruiting that will augment force protection recruitment and retention of Fighter This situation is exacerbated by is if we enrol fully qualified former capabilities and provide support to RCAF members or members of Allied aircraft maintenance and search and Air Forces—and even then it is quite rescue activities. This will allow our likely that some level of recertification highly qualified Aviation and Search or refresher training would be required. and Rescue Technicians to focus Moreover, the loss of experience on their primary functions. We will levels creates a cascading effect that begin accepting applications to this cannot be solved simply by increasing occupation this summer. Thank you our intake and our training capacity. It Planning is also under way to takes time to build skills and knowledge. establish an Air Operations Officer for your service. 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OSS welcomes new commander
Avr Brock Curtis, 4 Wing Imaging 4 Operation Support Squadron (4 OSS) outgoing Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Seane Doell presents a new 4 OSS flag to the incoming Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Renato Duarte during the 4 OSS Change of Command ceremony on July 15, 2019 at the Officers’ Mess, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta.
MPs make changes
Cpl Justin Roy, 4 Wing Imaging Incoming Master Warrant Officer (MWO) of 1 Military Police Squadron (1 MP Sqn), MWO Dean Boyd, 1 MP Sqn Commanding Officer Major Gabriel Laviolette-Cayouette, and outgoing MWO, MWO Joe Bradshaw sign the Change of Appointment scroll, during the 1 Military Police Squadron Change of Appointment, at the Officer’s Mess, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, on July 23, 2019. MSS promotion
Avr Kastleen Strome, 4 Wing Imaging 4 Mission Support Squadron (4MSS) Commanding Officer Major Kristen Dubriel (left) and 4 MSS Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Joel Langley promote Petty Officer Second Class David Spiker to his current rank in the all ranks kitchen on 30 July, 2019 at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta. 4 WING COMMUNITY Page 8 The Courier News & Publishing Tuesday, August 13, 2019 Adult play structures add to fun of working out
TOVAH FENSKE There are 3 structures located around the base: near (top of Martineau hill). These structures make outdoor the base front gate, at the back side of Col J.J. Parr workouts fun and easy…who doesn’t like monkeying Are you looking for a great outdoor workout this Sports Centre (just across from the youth centre around and getting fit at the same time. summer? Check out the adult outdoor play structures. parking lot) and up at the recreational camp ground There are several ways you can enjoy these structures: 1. Join the PSP noon hour Fit Mix classes scheduled from 1200-1245 M-F. This class hits the great outdoors often during nice weather with play structure workouts scheduled for August 20th. 2. During unit Physical Training classes. 3. Enjoy your own outdoor workout. There are 3 pre-designated workouts posted at each structure, along with instructional “how to” pictures of various exercises. Try your luck at the Chinook, the Globemaster or the Hornet. Each workout is designed to take about 10 minutes for one round, complete multiples for a longer workout or try all three. Should you wish to sign out a TRX suspension training strap (note TRX’s are being used in the photo above and are part of one of the pre-designed workouts) they are available at the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre welcome desk. Winters can be cold and long, get out and get active and enjoy not only the summer but fall and spring as well at the playground for adults, sand not included. Pet of the Week Submitted Play structures can be part of your workout. at the Lakeland Humane Society 4 WING CONNECTION #4WING Cold Lake
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Cold-War radar dome finds new home at museum
CLIFF KENYON Key to moving the dome from 4 Wing to the Cold Lake Air Force It’s finally home. Museum was Alan Duncan of Canadian Local leaders on August 8 officially Space Services Ltd., based in Ontario. opened “the dome” at the Cold Lake His company as been involved in Museums after a lengthy project to save erecting, maintaining and moving this large and visible reminder of the domes for more than 30 years. past. The dome at the museum is 42 feet It’s the aluminum and fibreglass across. dome which houses a cold-war era radar “It is a specialized kind of work,” dish which was part of the Pine Tree Duncan says. “We will be back to Line of early warning radar sites which maintain it.” once stretched across Canada. The geodesic dome consists of an The radar installation was at 4 aluminum frame and triangular shaped Wing Cold Lake and was operational panels which make up the covering. from the 1950s to the 1990s. There The panels are made of aluminum were three domes at the base protecting and fibreglass which don’t interfere radar equipment. The domes were with radar signals. To be moved, the dismantled when the equipment was frame and panels must be disassembled decommissioned and no plans were then reassembled with the structure made for use of the dome structures. mounted and connected to a specially Major Kael Rennie was instrumental designed concrete slab. in efforts to rescue one of the domes to Duncan says he expects move to the museum. the structure, similar to those used “We needed a dome for the skyline.” throughout the world and in such It is an impressive reminder of demanding climates as the Arctic, will the past and the history of Cold Lake withstand winds of up to 170 miles and region. hour.
Cliff Kenyon Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland (left) helps cut the ribbon to officially Cliff Kenyon open the dome at Cold Lake Air Force Museum. He is with 4 Wing 4 Wing Commander Col Dave Moar gives visitors a tour inside radar Commander Col Dave Moar, Major Kael Rennie and museum curator dome at Cold Lake Air Force Museum. Jennifer Ross. Local artifacts are treasures from the past
CLIFF KENYON Ross studied archeology at Brock University in Cree and Metis who were in the Cold Lake area before Ontario. Europeans arrived. Show Jennifer Ross a pile of old stuff, dusty or not, “We have to take great care with each individual The oil and gas interpretive centre tells the stories and she’s in her element. item and the way they are stored.” of technology developed specifically for the Cold It’s not a surprise that stuff some people may An archival room at the museum is full of items Lake area. think is junk are treasures to Ross. It’s stuff that may that still need to go through the process prior to The buildings at the site all used to be part of 42 need cleaning. It may be filthy. And Ross knows it storage. Radar Squadron during the cold war era. The radar will certainly need labelling, cataloging and proper “There is so much here. It’s daunting. But there squadron operated at the site from 1954 to 1992. storage. will be a lot of gems in here.” The radar portion of the museum features a Cold Ross is curator at Cold Lake Air Force Museum, a She estimates that with an assistant it will take War era General Electric Height Radar Finder which position she has enjoyed for eight years. five to eight years to catalogue items the museum has dominates the room. “It’s a fun job if you are the type of person received to prepare for storage. To prevent damage, The answer to the Soviet Cold War threat who enjoys detailed work. I’m really lucky to work items are stored in a heat and humidity controlled was construction of a line of radar stations across here.” environment. Canada to provide warning of an impending attack. There is a lot more to running a museum than A new exhibit involves the contribution by the This defence strategy first took shape in 1954 with designing and creating appealing and informative Royal Canadian Air Force to Canadian participation construction of the Pine Tree Line of radar stations displays. in Afghanistan. Photos are an important part of the across Canada. The big job, which can mean “massive amounts of exhibit. Construction of 42 Radar station in Cold Lake work,” involves the proper cataloguing and archival “We try to give a point of reference into what was completed in 1954. As well as performing a storage of items. people saw in Afghanistan.” monitoring function it was a training site for pilots Many items are donated. Each item must be There are actually four museums on the site. and operators in simulated military offensives. By identified, cleaned and prepared for storage or Housed in more than 100,000 square feet. They the late 1980s the buildings were old and equipment eventual display. are the Cold Lake Air Force Museum, Oil and Gas antiquated and radar operations were moved to 4 She admits sometimes she relies on experts from Museum, Heritage and Aboriginal Museum. Wing. 4 Wing to identify obscure items they may be more “I try to look for things now to preserve our Displayed outdoors are a CF-5 Freedom Fighter, familiar with. history. We have to be protective now.” CT-133 Silver Star, the CT-114 Tutor and the CT-134 “You need to learn about the history of each item.” The Aboriginal Museum tracks the history Dene, Musketeer. Page 10 The Courier News & Publishing Tuesday, August 13, 2019 419 Tactical Fighter Squadron marks change of command
LS Justin Spinello Incoming 419 Tactical Fighter (Training) Squadron (Tac F (T) Sqn) LS Justin Spinello Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Martin Roesler-Yue, 4 4 Wing Commander Colonel Dave Moar inspects the parade with Wing Commander Colonel Dave Moar, and outgoing 419 Tac F (T) Sqn outgoing 419 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron (Tac F (T) Sqn) Commanding Officer LCol Colin Marks sign the change of command Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Colin Marks during the 419 certificates during the 419 Tac F (T) Sqn Change of Command ceremony Tac F (T) Sqn Change of Command ceremony outside 10 Hangar on July outside 10 Hangar on July 26, 2019 at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta. 26, 2019 at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta.
LS Justin Spinello Outgoing 419 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron (Tac F (T) Sqn) LS Justin Spinello Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Colin Marks (right) Outgoing 419 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron (Tac F (T) Sqn) presents incoming 419 Tac F (T) Sqn Commanding Officer LCol Martin Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Colin Marks departs in a Roesler-yue with the 419 Tac F (T) Sqn quilt during the 419 Tac F (T) Sqn Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornet during the 419 (Tac F (T) Sqn) Change of Command ceremony outside 10 Hangar on July 26, 2019 at Change of Command ceremony outside 10 Hangar on July 26, 2019 at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta
10 new RCAF pilots proud to receive their wings
LIEUTENANT CAMILLE school, in the flight simulator and in engine course and six from the rotary- fly the CC-138 Twin Otter multi-engine MACKENZIE DOLPHIN their selected airframes. wing course. aircraft, Lieutenant Zakary Kolkowski For all of the graduating They will now all be posted to from Thunder Bay, Ontario, will be On Friday, July 26, 2019, ten Royal pilots, this milestone is not the end squadrons across the RCAF and, once posted to 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario, to Canadian Air Force (RCAF) pilots as they will have to continue studying there, will spend time at their respective fly the CC-130 Hercules multi-engine successfully completed the third phase and training to learn how to fly their communities’ operational training aircraft, and Lieutenant Sarbjeet Nijher of their pilot course at 3 Canadian selected airframes. Among the ten units. To name a few, Lieutenant Rachel will be posted to 439 Squadron at 3 Forces Flying Training school in members who graduated the course, Wilt will be posted to 440 Squadron in Wing Bagotville, Quebec, to fly the CH- Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, and were four members were from the multi- Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, to 146 Griffon helicopter. given their official pilot wings. The commander of 2 Canadian The ten new military pilots Air Division, Brigadier-General Mario demonstrated the exceptional ability Leblanc, was the reviewing officer during their time learning to fly RCAF for the graduation ceremony and aircraft. Candidates receive their wings presented the military pilots with their when they graduate the third phase of wings in front of their proud families their pilot training regardless of the and friends. airframe they are selected to fly. “Graduates, I would like to offer you “I am very excited and proud of a very warm congratulations! Today is myself, I still can’t quite wrap my head the day you officially receive your pilot around the fact that it is happening. I wings; it is also a day where you can take have been waiting for this moment for a moment to honour all of the tenacity a very long time and had the support and courage it took to bring you to this of my family during my training, who moment,” Brigadier-General Leblanc have come from Montreal to see me told the graduates. graduate, so today is their day,” said “It truly is satisfying to be done with Lieutenant Stefan Bobes. this part of my training, but when you The day they receive their pilot wings get to this point you realize there is still is always a very significant milestone for Corporal Angela Gore a long way to go,” said Lieutenant John pilots in the RCAF, because getting that Graduates of the multi-engine course, along with school personnel, Rustad, the top graduate of the rotary- winged recognition required hard work Honorary Colonel Andy Fletcher (kneeling left) and Brigadier-General wing course, who will continue his and dedication. Each candidate had Mario Leblanc (left), gather for a photo after being presented with their studies at Seneca College before being to spend hundreds of hours in ground pilot wings. posted to a squadron. ENTERTAINMENT Tuesday, August 13, 2019 The Courier News & Publishing Page 11 HOROSCOPES CAPRICORN - December 22 - January 19 Capricorn, asking for help is not admitting weakness. If you feel you are in over your head, call in the reinforcements. Then you can get back on track more quickly. AQUARIUS - January 20 - February 18 Good fortune is coming your way, and you can certainly spread the wealth if you desire, Aquarius. Chances are Crossword there are a few other people who can use a smile in the weeks to come. ACROSS 50. Indicates silence 1. Crackle & Pop’s friend 52. Computer giant PISCES - February 19 - March 20 5. Having wings 53. Sea eagles Job security may have you sticking with a position long 10. Small, rounded fruit 55. Moved quickly after the time has come to move on, Pisces. Reexamine 12. Cobb and tossed are 56. Small island (British) the bigger picture and your goals. two 57. Prosecutor 14. Not sensible 58. A type of monk ARIES - March 21 - April 19 16. One of the six noble 63. Pictures or sculptures of Don’t let your emotions get the best of you in a heated gases the Virgin Mary situation, Aries. You can come out on top if you remain 18. Helps little firms 65. Area of muddy ground calm and think through your responses with utmost 19. A way to approve 66. Saddle horses caution. 20. Triangular bones 67. Fasting in Islam TAURUS - April 20 - May 20 22. Plead Taurus, there are a few different ways you can play 23. Longs DOWN an upcoming situation. Taking a back seat and letting 25. Covers with turf 1. Engine additive another person lead the way may be the smartest 26. Peyton’s little brother 2. ATM company strategy. 27. Partner to cheese 3. Satisfaction 28. Famed patriot Adams 4. Park lunch GEMINI - May 21 - June 21 30. Tear 5. Remarks to the audience A few opportunities may drop into your lap, Gemini. 31. One-billionth of a 6. Resinous substance However, just because things come about easily does second (abbr.) 7. Expression of sorrow or not mean they are the right choices for right now. 33. Dog pity Testament 43. Stroke gently CANCER - June 22 - July 22 35. Electronic 8. Rhythmic patterns 23. Political action 44. Jeans and jackets Cancer, keeping things bottled up until the last minute committee 46. Firs genus communication 9. ‘Westworld’ actress seems to be the way you have been operating lately. 24. Resembles a pouch 47. Greenwich Time 37. M arked Harris You may want to try sharing your feelings and seeking 27. Genus of badgers 49. ‘Wings’ actor 38. Informed upon (slang) 10. Published false feedback. 40. Actor Damon statement 29. Daniel Francois __, 51. Dishonorable man 41. Black, long-tailed 11. Ability to be resourceful South African P.M. 54. Stiff, hairlike structure LEO - July 23 - August 22 cuckoo 13. Small, herringlike fish 32. Pull up a chair 59. Snag Wearing your emotions on your sleeve may get you 42. A type of corrosion 15. 2,000 lbs. 34. Egg of a louse 60. Portuguese river attention, Leo, but it won’t necessarily be the kind of (abbr.) 17. Scraped 35. Removed 61. Defunct aerospace attention you were hoping for. Reconsider what you 44. Sportscaster Patrick 18. One point east of due 36. Catches poachers company share. 45. Witch south 39. Fall back 62. 007’s creator 48. Neatly, carefully store 21. Books of the New 40. Sports equipment 64. Farm state VIRGO - August 23 - September 22 Virgo, it can be challenging to relinquish control, but that is just what you will have to do at some point this week. This will be a good lesson to learn. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22 It’s hard to see someone’s perspective when you have never gone through this particular situation, Libra. Keep that in mind when supporting a loved one in need. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21 All it takes is a subtle change of perception to turn a situation around, Scorpio. Start by taking a few risks outside of your comfort zone for some new inspiration. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 21 Sagittarius, it is good to be proud of your accomplishments. Just be sure not to come across as boastful, especially in certain company. You don’t want to come across as bragging. SUDOKU
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409 Tactical Fighter Squadron marks change of command
LS Erica Seymour, 4 Wing Imaging Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Mark Hickey (right), incoming 409 TFS CO, LS Erica Seymour, 4 Wing Imaging LCol Colin Marks (left), and 4 Wing Commander, Colonel David Moar Incoming 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) Commanding Officer, sign the official Change of Command certificates during the 409 TFS Lieutenant-Colonel Colin Marks leads his troops for the first time as they Change of Command ceremony outside 3 Hangar on July 24, 2019 at 4 march past the dais during the 409 TFS Change of Command ceremony Wing, Cold Lake, Alberta. outside 3 Hangar on July 24, 2019 at 4 Wing, Cold Lake, Alberta.
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