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MANAGING EDITOR A through and through Camille Douglas rotary-wing pilot, Col Poi- 250-339-8211, ext 8752 tras started out flying on [email protected] the CH-146 Griffon with GRAPHIC DESIGNER 1 Wing, first in Petawawa Gillian Ottaway Querin with 427 Special Opera- tions Aviation Squadron, EDITORIAL ADVISOR then in Gagetown with Capt Brad Little 403 Helicopter Operational DISTRIBUTION Training Squadron. Michael Pearce After a stint in Goose Bay WComd Col Dany Poitras D/WComd LCol Andrea Dawes with 444 Combat Support Squadron, two rotations in leading the smallest of the the beauty of Canada’s west Deputy Wing Com- rador – a proud Newfound- Bosnia, and one deployment big Wings into an exciting coast. I look forward to mander LCol Andrea lander, having this oppor- A Division of Personnel to Afghanistan with the Ca- future. Between the coming meeting as many members Dawe started her career tunity to live and work Support Programs nadian Helicopter Force Af- retirement of the CC-115 of 19 Wing as I can, having at a search and rescue on the Pacific side of the 19 Wing Comox, ghanistan, Col Poitras was Buffalo at the end of 2020, a chance to see what you (SAR) squadron. As a country is an honour,” PO Box 1000 Stn. Main, posted to 413 Transport and ceasing air-to-air refuelling do, and working with you newly promoted Captain, shares LCol Dawe. Lazo, BC V0R 2K0 Rescue Squadron in Green- for the CC-130H Hercules as our Wing evolves in the LCol Dawe began her “I have received a warm [email protected] wood and discovered his and focusing the duties of coming years.” career as an Administra- welcome from the mem- passion for SAR. that aircraft singularly on “Etre commandant à la tion Officer (AdmO) at 8 bers of the team, and the Switching from the Grif- SAR, shepherding the in- 19e Escadre Comox est un Wing Trenton, and served Wing as a whole, and I fon to the CH-149 Cormo- troduction of the incoming honneur et un privilège. Co- at 424 Transport and Res- have witnessed their high rant, Col Poitras became SAR fleet of the CC-295, mox a une communauté aus- cue Squadron. Following degree of professional- first the Cormorant Flight and supporting the work si dynamique et active à la her time at Trenton, she ism and commitment to Commander at Greenwood, of the rest of 19 Wing, Col fois à la 19e Escadre et dans worked in a variety of po- their work. Thank you then the Deputy Command- Poitras has a busy sched- l’ensemble de la région de sitions, including at CA- for your efforts and we’ll ing Officer. Upon promo- ule over the next couple of la vallée de Comox. Annie NOSCOM (now CJOC) in keep working together to tion to the rank of Lieuten- years. et moi sommes si heureux Ottawa, and at the Canadi- keep the Wing strong and ant-Colonel, he assumed “Being the Commander at d’avoir l’occasion de décou- an Forces Joint Operations supported.” command of 424 Trans- 19 Wing Comox is an hon- vrir la beauté de la côte ouest Support Group in Kings- port and Rescue Squadron our and a privilege,” shares du Canada. J’ai hâte de ren- ton, and several operation- To echo the words of 19 in Trenton, and led the Col Poitras. contrer le plus grand nombre al deployments including Wing’s crest “no retreat”, “Tigers” in fulfilling their “Comox has such a vi- possible de membres de la to Afghanistan, Cyprus, the future is forward-look- SAR duties in their area brant and active community 19e Escadre, d’avoir l’oc- and most recently Mali. ing. Col Poitras and LCol of operations through the both within 19 Wing and in casion de voir ce que vous She has provided short- Dawe are looking forward Joint Rescue Coordination the wider area of the Comox faites et de travailler avec term operational support to helping shape 19 Wing’s Centre-Trenton. Valley. [My wife] Annie and vous à mesure que notre Es- technical assistance visits future alongside the Wing Now, here in Comox, Col I are so happy to have this cadre évoluera au cours des to multiple operations. members, and they will see Poitras has the privilege of opportunity to experience prochaines années.” “Born and raised in Lab- you at REXSPO. Danny Branchflower DEPUTY MANAGER PSP The Totem Times is an unoffi- PSP wants to hear from you! | | cial publication of 19 Wing Co- mox, BC. The Editor reserves Personnel Support Programs (PSP) on bases and wings to select the area of programs and services on which you the right to edit copy and re- across the country are seeking member and client feed- would like to offer feedback. ject advertisements to suit the needs of the publication. back to help measure usage and satisfaction of the pro- Options include: Fitness, Sports, Mess Operations, Rec- Views expressed are those of grams and services offered. reation Programs, CF Newspaper, PSP Facilities, Leisure the contributor unless express- Tell us what you think of our fitness and sports programs, Activities, and Special Events. ly attributed to DND, CAF, or mess operations, recreation programs, your Canadian The next screen requests you to rate the programs and other agencies. 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Thank you for being part of helping us provide the pro- a year, every second Tuesday, We invite you to complete the survey and provide your grams and services you would like provided! with permission of Col Dany Poitras, 19 Wing Commander. feedback: surveymonkey.com/r/PSPsatisfactionsurvey Publications Mail Registration On the first screen of the survey, use the dropdown menu surveymonkey.com/r/PSPsatisfactionsurvey No.4098. Printed by Ladysmith to select “Comox”, and then use the second dropdown box Press, Ladysmith, BC. Circula- tion: 1800. AUGUST 27, 2019 | TOTEM TIMES | 3 New to the Comox Valley? 19 Wing Comox is hosting the 20th annual recreation exposition (REXS- PO) - a 19 Wing community day – from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 7. The event consists of an exposition of military clubs and activities, as well as local community orga- nizations, services and non-profits. The aim of this exposition is to promote recreational, cultural and social activities for military personnel and their families, especially those recently posted to Comox. The kids will enjoy face painting, laser tag, and an obstacle course! Visitors can enjoy more than 60 local exhibitors including businesses, clubs, attractions, and more! Live music will happen throughout the event, and a cash barbeque will start at 11:00 a.m., spon- sored by CANEX. All barbeque proceeds will go to the 19 Wing Chaplain Emergency Benevolent Fund, used by the chaplains to assist military personnel and families facing urgent financial need. It is an informal means of “military helping military”. REXSPO is open to the 19 Wing Defence Community, serving and retired, and their families, of course! 1726 Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps 1726 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps has been in the Comox Valley for over 70 years.