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Photo: Ross Lees New CO will endeavour to provide appropriate process and tools in pursuit of world-class clinic By Ross Lees used as the ideal model for several programs and subse- hind the uniform, and without their dedication and courage, New 24 Canadian Forces Health quently replicated by other national clinics,” he stated. “Ad- without their support, nothing we do would be possible.” Services Centre (24 CF H Svcs C) ditionally, I was extremely impressed this week during my Captain (Navy) Young praised outgoing commander commander Lieutenant-Command- handover briefs by the passion, initiative and success of the Lieutenant-Colonel PatrickBrizay for his leadership of 24 er Gord Peckham used a John Bu- staff in continuing to provide excellent care during real and CF H Svcs C, noting he had helped form a strong bond of chanan quote to indicate he would perceived challenges. My job is to enable you to continue family unity and capability. not be trying to get greatness out of doing the amazing things you’re doing by providing the ap- His message for Lt.-Cmdr. Peckham was that com- 24 CF H Svcs C, just recognize the propriate process and tools in pursuit of a world-class health mand does not come automatically with seniority, but with a greatness already there. care clinic.” proven record of excellence, something Lt.-Cmdr. Peckham In accepting command of the This message coincides with that of presiding officer had in spades. Trenton clinic, Lt.-Cmdr. Peckham said he was impressed Captain (Navy) Roland Young, who noted in his speech he “He is a most capable and well rounded health service with the magnitude of continuous operations at 8 Wing and was concerned by the demands being made on the people of officer and he strives for and attains excellence in all of his that he was committed to supporting the operations, but also 24 CF H Svcs C. He recognized the crux of the unit is the endeavours,” he stated. to fostering relationships within the Wing and the commu- people involved, and any successes achieved are because of Captain (Navy) Young stated the Surgeon General had nity. those people. tasked everyone to remain unceasingly committed to the During the past year in working with various programs, “I am deeply moved by the sacrifice, resilience. Forti- mighty task of caring for fallen soldiers, sailors, airmen and he had seen firsthand how highly thought of the Trenton tude and love shown by our families even through multiple airwomen as well as their families and the families of the clinic was throughout the military environment. deployments,” he noted. “I am so very impressed by the love fallen. “I can state explicitly that this clinic in Trenton was and support we receive from our loved ones, the strength be- continued on page 12 2 - The Contact News July 6, 2012 8 Wing promotions Photo: Cpl Levarre McDonald, 8 Wing Imaging Photo: Cpl Levarre McDonald, 8 Wing Imaging 8 Wing Commander Colonel Sean Friday and Chief Warrant Officer Sandor 8 Wing Commander Colonel Sean Friday and Chief Warrant Officer Sandor Gyuk present Major Daniel Charbonneau with his promotion to Lieutenant Gyuk present Master Warrant Officer Sandra Spragg with her promotion to Colonel at 8 Wing Headquarters on June 22. 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