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Fiona Borland, PO2 Nyle St. how the patrol crafts manoeuvre. Volunteering part of their Michel, and LS Danijela Brkovic. That was followed by a morning It wasn’t your average spring vacation, the students arrived at The three reserve sailors patient- at CFB Esquimalt’s Naden pool break for 14 high school students Victoria’s naval reserve division ly facilitated any questions or where the students learned sea from across Victoria as they par- on March 21 for five days of concerns the students had and survival. Placing the group in ticipated in HMCS Malahat’s hands-on experience. The stu- tried to give them an under- large, 20-person life rafts, navy “Sailor for a Week” program. dents ranged in age and navy standing of what life in the navy personnel taught them how to Editorial & Opinion ......4-5 Similar to the “Sailor for a know-how, and all seemed is really like. enter and exit the rafts cor- enthusiastic about the unique First, the students spent an rectly, as well as escape a capsize Bravo Zulu .....................15 Day” program that runs in units across the country, the week- opportunities ahead. afternoon in RHIBs (rigid hull situation. long program allowed interested The small entourage was chap- inflatable boats), buzzing around Classifieds .................18-19 See Sailors on page 3 Veterans House Cleaning welcome to mcdonald’s • VAC health identification Call today for a Inviting all cards accepted FREE ESTIMATE MATELOTS • Bonded & Insured www.merrymaids.com 250-598-6243 Colwood, Esquimalt, Sooke, BIG XTRA $2 Millstream, Walmart - Langford. 2 • LOOKOUT April 4, 2011 15,000 PEOPLE CAN’T BE WRONG So what are you waiting for? Register today. Enter online by April 27th! Check out our website for all the details: tc10k.ca 250-744-5538 [email protected] LGen Charles Bouchard has taken over leadership of NATO operations in Libya. Fifth (BC) Artillery Regiment (RCA) Foundation Canadian takes the reigns Presents the for Libyan operations Ben Green zone and arms embargo Army base in Texas. He’s Staff writer put on Col Gaddafi and held a number of high his regime. LGen Bouchard ranking positions around With the U.S. decreas- will have a variety of naval the world including the ing their role in the North and air resources from a commander of 444 Tactical African conflict, NATO host of countries to aid in Helicopter Squadron in has handed leadership of this mission. Lahr, Germany. Libyan operations over to Joining the CF in 1974 His resume is as lengthy LGen Charles Bouchard. and graduating as a heli- as it is distinguished, which Hailing from Chicoutimi, copter pilot two years later, is why he’s received much QC, LGen Bouchard has LGen Bouchard became support from those in the previously been serving as known as a tactical heli- international community the Deputy Commander of copter specialist. Training upon his new appointment. NORAD (North American on CH136 Kiowas, AH-15 Canadian military Aerospace Defence Cobras, CH135 Twin involvement in the Libyan Command), the joint U.S.- Hueys, and CH146 Griffon conflict consists of the Canada continental air helicopters, he served in deployment of HMCS defence pact. a number of helicopter Charlottetown, seven CF-18 His main task, as of now, squadrons across Canada Hornets, and two CP-140 is to enforce the “no-fly” and even at Ft. Hood U.S. Aurora patrol planes. 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Friday, March 25, was the last day of the program and culminated in an afternoon at sea on board PCT Cougar, Family Dental Care an Orca-class vessel. Under the watch- ful eye of Officer in Charge LCdr Michael Lawless, the students were put to work on the ship as it moved through the coastal waters. Ben Green, Lookout With the students each taking turns, Part of the group stands on the ship’s foc’s’le as it accelerates into they were given the opportunity to open waters. New patients and help with the lines upon departure and arrival, act as bridge lookouts, ous crossed Cougar’s path. Perhaps docked at Malahat, each student Emergencies welcome. and even steer the ship. Working the most sinister of the day were a received a certificate indicating their Check ups and closely with Orca certified engineer few “fowl aircraft carriers”, a bunch of completion of the course and a job Dr. Paul Henn cleanings always available. PO1 Geoffrey Letwin, the students seagulls sitting on a bobbing log. well done. sat nervously behind the ship’s wheel “It’s pretty awesome,” said Stephen “I’m confident participants expe- Suite 14 1153 250-386-3044 as NCdt Pamela Hogan relayed coor- Forsyth from Victoria High School, rienced a spring break unlike any Esquimalt Rd www.abacusdentalcentre.ca dinates, speeds, and directions. taking a moment from his duties as other,” said Cdr Steven Pokotylo, Victoria , BC It was a busy afternoon for NCdt Cougar’s portside lookout. “I like how Commanding Officer of HMCS V9A 3N7 Hogan as she was also investigating it [the week’s program] gives you a Malahat. “Regardless of whether they any hazards the student lookouts spot- different perspective on things. My decide on a career with Canada’s ted with their binoculars. Thankfully, favourite part would be the RHIB rides Naval Reserve or walk away, they have besides a few crab traps and the occa- and the tour of HMCS Vancouver.” a clear idea about what it is like to sional pleasure craft, nothing too seri- As the ship pulled back in and walk in the shoes of a Naval Reservist.” LIBERTY TAX SERVICE FAST • ACCURATE • FRIENDLY Ben Green, Lookout Travis Webb, from Edward Milne Community School, acts as Cougar’s starboard lookout during the $10 OFF afternoon sail. ✁ Tax Preparation Services (Not valid with TAXRUSH or any other offer) Exp. 04/15/11 103-719 McCallum Rd Victoria, B.C. V9B 6A2 The Centre Thinking about Guaranteed LIBERTY SOUTH ISLAND consolidating Tax Preparation at Reasonable TAX consumer ERVICE Finding the right home is hard. 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