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LicensedLicensed InsolvencyInsolvency TrusteesTrustees NDWCC coming to a STRONG Finish see page 2 FOR DETAILS Photo by Peter Mallett, Lookout Master Corporal Carbe Orellano, Formation Imaging Services, gets set to take a shot during a game of Dodgeball at the Naden Athletic Centre. The Jan. 18 event was a fundraiser for the National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC). 2 • LOOKOUT CELEBRATING 75 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS January 22, 2018 Admiral tackles dental work in fun charitable event Peter Mallett their annual checkups. leaders auctioned off and Staff Writer “Our readiness in the put to work at various Royal Canadian Navy units in Esquimalt. RAdm Rear-Admiral Art starts with looking after the McDonald’s volunteer work McDonald made a career health of our people and provided a boost to this move earlier this month our Dental Detachment is a year’s NDWCC campaign when he temporarily left key component of that.” total, raising $4,840 of the his command at Maritime As he drafted a reminder approximately $6,000 total Forces Pacific to become letter on a computer, he raised in the “You’re The Photo credit: Rodney Venis, Base Public Affairs a “Dental Care Program noted one of the biggest Boss” event. Lieutenant-Colonel Bob Hart, Commander 1 Dental Detachment Unit Clerk For a Day”. challenges of his new job “It’s a win-win-win for the Esquimalt, talks teeth with Rear Admiral Art McDonald, Commander Maritime The Admiral was “won” in was tracking down patients Admiral, the NDWCC, and Forces Pacific, as Jinky Apayo, a Certified Dental Assistant, prepares for the the “You’re The Boss” special attached to the fleet who our unit,” said Lieutenant- Admiral’s checkup. The checkup was part of RAdm McDonald’s work with the auction by the Dental Unit, had switched units or moved Colonel Robert Hart, dental unit after it secured his services in the “You’re the Boss” auction in sup- with monies raised going between ship to shore. 1 Dental Detachment port of the National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign. to the National Defence As patients arrived in the Commander. “He gets to see Workplace Charitable lobby for their checkups, first-hand the importance Campaign (NDWCC.) they were surprised to see of the work we do, and He ventured over to the a new person in the recep- how that work also helps 1 Dental Unit Detachment tionist’s chair. his fleet maintain their fit- Esquimalt, located at the Gibbins marvelled at the ness and health. If his ships base hospital on Colville Admiral’s professional tele- are required to deploy, his Road, Jan. 12, taking up phone demeanour and his personnel will be ready to his post as dental clerk typing speed. do so.” • NDWCC WRAP UP• under supervision of Darla “He’s doing great,” said Before the morning was Gibbins. Gibbins. “We are happy finished, RAdm McDonald “It’s a tough job and to have him here and he’s was required to have his her work is twice as hard making a great effort this own dental health put under as mine,” said RAdm morning.” scrutiny as he was also due McDonald as he sent out The first-of-its-kind fun- for a checkup. He eagerly emails to command teams to draiser was launched by hopped into the dentist’s ensure their ships/units are the Base Commander’s chair and opened wide so dentally fit, and also to indi- office in December and saw LCol Hart could perform GGAMEAME vidual members to schedule the services of six senior the annual dental exam. Come out and cheer for your favourite team! WHO IS ON THE ICE? Each team is made up of civilians and military members of all ranks from Base Logistics, which is 50 years old this year! The teams are coached by the Cdr Sam Sader, Base Logistics Officer, and CPO1 Smith, BLog Branch Chief. Teams are captained by Capt(N) Jason Boyd, Base Commander, and CPO1 Gino Spinelli, Base Chief. Wurtele Arena at CFB Esquimalt This Friday January 26 Puck drop is at 10:45 a.m. by a special guest! Fundraising activities include Photo by: Peter Mallett, Lookout • 50/50 • Pie in the Face • chili dog lunch Rear-Admiral McDonald gets advice from Dental Care Program Clerk Darla Gibbins at the office of 1 Dental Unit Detachement. January 22, 2018 CELEBRATING 75 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS LOOKOUT • 3 A crew member from HMCS St. John’s says goodbye as the ship prepares to leave Halifax. edepot.ca bottl The place to be before downtown We’ll shuttle you! Call for pick up 250-363-6028 HMCS St. John’s departs for operation UPCOMING EVENTS Darlene Blakeley Craig Baines, Commander Maritime and when required in the future,” he Pacifi c Fleet Club Navy Public Affairs Ottawa Forces Atlantic (MARLANT), who said. “St. John’s is a very high-end con- is your social hub! was on hand to see the ship off. “In tribution to Op Reassurance.” Family and friends watched as fact, not only did they have to prepare St. John’s, under the command of HMCS St. John’s, covered in a thin for this deployment, but in the fall Commander Gord Noseworthy, will layer of fresh snow, left the jetty Jan. they were our go-to ship to head down be part of Standing NATO Maritime 31 Jan 16 on its six-month deployment. south to help out after the devastation Group One (SNMG1), one of NATO’s HMCS St. John’s left for the that was wreaked by hurricanes in the maritime immediate reaction forces. Paint Nite Mediterranean Sea on Operation Caribbean area. And I think this, in Prior to sailing, Cdr Noseworthy Come unleash your Reassurance, the Canadian Armed very real terms, shows the flexibility of commented that the past eight months inner artist with Forces’ contribution to NATO assur- sea power.” have been extremely busy for crew ance and deterrence measures in Speaking directly to the families, members as they prepared for the Paint Nite at the PFC. Central and Eastern Europe. RAdm Baines underlined the impor- mission. Tickets for members tance of both training and deterrence “We have already sailed thousands of “Today is the culmination of a tre- Are available at mendous amount of work by the crew to the mission. miles and spent many weeks away from of HMCS St. John’s,” said Rear-Admiral “It’s very important that all of our home in preparation for our upcoming the front offi ce. nations be able to operate together if deployment,” he said. “Now that day is upon us. We are all extremely excited Non-members to get underway as we set sail east to can buy tickets at represent Canada overseas.” www.paintnite.com He paid special recognition to the crew, supporting agencies throughout MARLANT, and the families. “(The families) have done most of 10 Feb the heavy lifting in the time we have already spent away, and who will con- UFC 221 tinue to carry the heavy burdens while Romero vs. Rockhold we are deployed. It is that support that Fight Night enables us to go forward and execute our mission. ” at the PFC. This marks the second deployment Doors open at 6:30 on Operation Reassurance for St. John’s; its first was from January to July 2017. St. John’s will take over from HMCS Bar Hours Charlottetown, which has been deployed as part of SNMG1 for the past six Mon Tues Wed 4pm to 11pm months. Charlottetown is expected back Thursday 4pm to 12pm in Halifax later this month. Friday 4pm to 1am HMCS St. John’s crewmembers line the rails as the ship departs Halifax on Operation Reassurance. Below: HMCS St. John’s leaves Saturday 7pm to 1am the harbour. The PFC Lounge is open weekdays from 4pm Weddings, Birthday Parties, Banquets & Corporate Events Contact the Events Coordinator at 250-363-3146 And don’t forget to check out our Facebook page: Facebook.com/ThePacifi cFleetClub 4 • LOOKOUT CELEBRATING 75 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS January 22, 2018 ofOPINION WHO WE ARE WHATmatters SAY YOU MANAGING EDITOR Melissa Atkinson 250-363-3372 Lookout asked this question: [email protected] People Talk What person, place or thing about your home town are you STAFF WRITERS Peter Mallett 250-363-3130 most proud of and why? [email protected] PRODUCTION Teresa Laird 250-363-8033 [email protected] Bill Cochrane 250-363-8033 [email protected] Shelley Fox 250-363-8033 [email protected] ACCOUNTS/CLASSIFIEDS/RECEPTION Mary Lou Climenhaga 250-363-3127 [email protected] Victoria, B.C. 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