22 Wing Supports Winter Warriors Headquarters for Army Exercise

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February / Février 2014
Vol. 48, No. 2
22 Wing Supports Winter Warriors Headquarters for Army Exercise
La 22e Escadre sert de quartier général en appui à un entraînement à
la guerre d’hiver de l’Armée de terre
On Thursday afternoon, January 23rd, 2014, a convoy of Coyotes arrived at 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base North Bay after completing their field exercise Frozen Dragoon. Centrally
located, the wing was the ideal location for the exercise enabling the Dragoons Headquarters to command and control sub-units in Burwash, Ramore and North Bay. In addition to it
being the central hub the wing provided logistical support. This training included the establishment and sustainment of a mobile command center and building relationships with Canadian
communities and their local civil agencies. Photo credit: Corporal Rob Ouellette, 22 Wing Imagery Technician
Article by Captain Nicola LaMarre, 22 Wing
Public Affairs Advisor
From January 19 to 24, 2014, 22 Wing/
Canadian Forces Base North Bay was the
nerve-center for approximately 25 vehicles
and 60 personnel from The Royal Canadian
Dragoons (RCD) during their winter warfare
training Exercise Frozen Dragoon. Centrally
located, the wing was the ideal location
for the exercise enabling the Dragoons
Headquarters to command and control subunits in Burwash, Ramore and North Bay. In
addition to it being the central hub the wing
provided logistical support.
Preparations began late last year
during discussions for the provision of
tactical infrastructure, parking, rations,
accommodations, and communications
capability. Logistics is critical to the success
of any military mission whether operation
or exercise. Taking advantage of all
opportunities to train, 22 Wing/CFB North
Bay personnel learned valuable lessons
about their ability to support army operations
during a real-world event. Any time that
Canadian Armed Forces members from
different elements (Air, Land and Sea) get
to train together, they strengthen the overall
effectiveness of the military.
provided by 22 Wing/CFB North Bay was
instrumental in enabling the regiment
to meet its unit and individual training
objectives.” said Lt.-Col Andrew Atherton,
Commanding Officer of the RCD.
On the evening of Thursday, January 23rd,
two additional RCD Squadrons (A & B Sqn)
arrived at CFB North Bay and spent the night
at the Fitness and Wellness Centre. With
the arrival of the squadrons an approximate
increase of 80 vehicles and 200 persons for
a total of 105 vehicles and 260 persons were
accommodated at the base.
Atherton went on to explain, “the liaison
and professional relationships established
between our soldiers, the airmen and
airwomen are outstanding, further
highlighting the importance of these cross
element training opportunities.”
The RCD, an armoured regiment, from
2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group,
Garrison Petawawa, conducts annual winter
warfare training to ensure the unit is capable
of operating in cold-weather climates. This
training includes the establishment and
sustainment of a mobile command center
and building relationships with Canadian
communities and their local civil agencies.
“The cooperation and logistical support
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Family Day at the Museum
Monday, February 18, is the provincial holiday Family
Day – an opportunity for some families to spend
the day with each other and perhaps trying
something new. This year is the second year
that the Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace
Defence will be offering Family Day activities
and we are excited to have expanded our
programming after a successful Family Day in 2013.
The museum will be open from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm on
Family Day and will be free of charge. Our standard interactive
elements will be available, including hands-on historical radar
Du 19 au 24 janvier 2014, la 22e Escadre/
base des Forces canadiennes North Bay
a été le centre névralgique de l’exercice
Frozen Dragoon, l’entraînement à la guerre
d’hiver du Royal Canadian Dragoons (RCD),
qui y a regroupé 25 véhicules et 60 militaires.
Grâce à son emplacement central, l’escadre
était l’endroit idéal pour l’exercice, puisque
le quartier général des RCD pouvait y
commander et y contrôler les sous-unités
situées à Burwash, à Ramore et à North
Bay. En plus de servir de plaque tournante,
l’escadre a fourni du soutien logistique.
Les préparatifs ont commencé l’an dernier
par des discussions sur les divers éléments
de logistique à fournir : une infrastructure
tactique, une aire de stationnement, des
vivres, du logement et des services de
communication. La logistique joue un rôle
essentiel dans le succès de toute mission
militaire, qu’il s’agisse d’une opération
ou d’un exercice. Le personnel de la 22e
Escadre/BFC North Bay, qui saisit toutes les
occasions de formation, a appris des leçons
très utiles concernant sa capacité à appuyer
des opérations de l’Armée de terre dans
le contexte d’un événement réel. Chaque
fois que des membres des Forces armées
canadiennes des différentes armées (air, terre
et mer) s’entraînent ensemble, ils accroissent
l’efficacité globale des forces militaires.
consoles, touch screen computers and, the most popular,
a CT-133 cockpit that visitors can sit in and explore the
many controls and gages. An extended activity area
will be set up, including colouring pages, mazes,
connect-the-dots and other activities.
We have one major addition for this year’s slate
of activities that we are very excited to provide. We
are providing a dress-up photo studio with historical air
force uniforms and items for the whole family to wear and
get a professional picture of your family e-mailed directly to you.
Try on a 1960s tunic or a modern jumpsuit, pose in front of a flag
« La collaboration et le soutien logistique
qu’ont fournis la 22e Escadre/BFC North
Bay ont été essentiels pour que le régiment,
comme unité et chacun de ses membres
puissent atteindre leurs objectifs », a affirmé le
Lcol Andrew Atherton, commandant du RCD.
Dans la soirée du jeudi 23 janvier 2014,
deux escadrons supplémentaires du RCD
(escadrons A et B) sont arrivés à la BFC
North Bay et ont passé la nuit au Centre de
conditionnement physique. Avec l’ajout de
ces deux escadrons comptant 80 véhicules
et 200 personnes, la base a hébergé un total
de 105 véhicules et 260 personnes.
Atherton a expliqué « les soldats et les
aviateurs ont établi des liens et des relations
professionnelles extraordinaires, démontrant
une fois de plus l’importance de ces
occasions d’entraînement interarmées ».
Le RCD, un régiment blindé du 2e Groupebrigade mécanisé du Canada, de la Garnison
Petawawa, organise chaque année un
entraînement à la guerre en hiver pour
s’assurer que l’unité est capable de mener
ses opérations dans des climats froids. Cet
entraînement comprend l’établissement et
le maintien d’un centre de commandement
mobile et vise à renforcer les relations
avec les communautés canadiennes et les
organismes civils locaux.
or with an old radar tool – the possibilities for fun family photos
are endless! The photo area will be available until 3:30 pm.
We hope to continue this theme of visitor engagement on
into the months and years ahead of us. We are planning
more activities and events to ensure that there is always
something of interest going on.
Regular museum hours are Saturdays from 12:00 pm
to 4:00 pm or by appointment or booking throughout the
week. For more information about the museum, visit www.
aerospacedefence.ca or call 705-494-2011 ext 2256.
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February / Février
The Shield / le Bouclier
Commander’s Corner / Le mot du commandant
As we settle into 2014,
comfortably keeping
those new year ’s
resolutions on track
while exploring ways
to improve our lives, I
continually ask myself
two questions: “are
we doing things right
and are we doing the
Major Christopher
right things?” Sure,
Horner. 51
it’s cliché, but morally
Aerospace Control &
and fundamentally,
Warning (Operation
these are the only
Training) Squadron
questions we need
Commanding Officer
to answer to guide
our life compass. Every day I am grateful
that I am surrounded by the knowledgeable
and professional members that make up 51
Squadron. I readily admit that I have expected
a lot, but they have delivered, day in and
day out. The complete retooling of certain
qualifications to improve operations for the
Canadian Air Defence Sector (CADS), PanCanadian Armed Forces (CAF) joint training
development for Datalink, timely delivery
of the Air Force Integrated Information and
Learning Environment (AFILE) courseware,
the rebirth of formal instructor training within
CADS and so on. These are not overnighters
folks! These are the products of tiger teams,
committees, TDs around the country, and
long hours in the office. At each and every
CO’s Call I suggest that “People Matter and
Projects Don’t.” I stand behind this statement.
We all have a million things to do, places to be,
meetings to attend, stuff to get finished, etc.
At the end of the day however, it takes people
to do this - strong-willed and passionate, yet
intelligent and compassionate people; the
kind of people that get up at 5 a.m. and stand
on the road for 4 hours in a snow storm to
raise food and money for the 22 Wing Hamper
program and the North Bay Food Bank; the
kind of people that, despite their workload,
take on major morale-boosting activities like
planning a ridiculously fun Christmas Party,
or organizing the 22 Wing Winter Carnival or
even coordinating the fourth annual Nipissing
Lakers CAF Appreciation Hockey Game.
They are concerned not with themselves,
but with the welfare of their coworkers, the
members of the wing and the face of CAF as
an entity. No one is perfect, but they are doing
the right things. As a team, we can face any
challenge, the weight of effort spread across
our many broad shoulders. Skip that snooze
button tomorrow, climb out of bed and tell
yourself how great of a day it is going to be.
Each choice you make today guides your life’s
outcomes tomorrow, so do things right and
make sure you do the right things.
-------------------------En ce début de 2014, alors que nous
appliquons les résolutions que nous avons
prises pour la nouvelle année tout en
explorant de nouvelles manières d’améliorer
nos vies, je me pose constamment les
deux questions suivantes : « Faisons-nous
les choses comme il se doit et faisonsnous les choses qu’il faut? » C’est bien
entendu banal, mais sur le plan moral, ce
sont deux questions fondamentales, les
deux seules en fait auxquelles il nous faut
répondre afin de guider nos vies. Tous
les jours, je suis heureux d’être entouré
de professionnels compétents au 51e
Escadron. J’admets volontiers que j’ai
été exigeant avec eux, mais ils se sont
montrés à la hauteur jour après jour. Des
projets tels que la restructuration complète
de certaines qualifications afin d’améliorer
les opérations du Secteur de la défense
aérienne du Canada (SDAC), l’élaboration
de l’instruction interarmées sur Datalink pour
l’ensemble des Forces armées canadiennes
(FAC), la livraison du matériel didactique
pour l’Environnement informationnel et
d’apprentissage intégré de la Force aérienne
(EIAIFA) dans les délais prescrits et la
renaissance de la formation officielle des
instructeurs au SDAC ne s’exécutent pas
en une nuit. Ils requièrent des équipes
du tonnerre qui se réunissent en comités,
partent en ST partout au pays et passent de
longues heures au bureau. Chaque heure du
commandant, je réitère que ce qui compte,
ce sont les gens et non pas les projets et
j’adhère à cette philosophie. Nous avons
tous des milliers de choses à faire ou à finir,
des rendez-vous, des réunions, etc. Mais, au
bout du compte, nous avons besoin de gens,
de gens déterminés et passionnés, de gens
intelligents et compatissants, de gens qui se
lèvent à 5 h du matin pour se tenir debout
sur une route pendant quatre heures en
pleine tempête de neige afin de recueillir de
la nourriture et des fonds pour le programme
d’aide alimentaire de la 22e Escadre et
la Banque alimentaire de North Bay et de
gens qui, malgré leur charge de travail, se
lancent dans l’organisation d’activités visant
à remonter le moral du groupe, comme une
fête de Noël délirante ou le Carnaval d’hiver
de la 22e Escadre ou encore la quatrième
partie de hockey de remerciement aux FAC
contre les Nipissing Lakers. Ces gens ne
s’intéressent pas seulement à eux-mêmes;
ils pensent également au bien-être de leurs
collèges, des membres de l’escadre et des
FAC en tant qu’entité. Personne n’est parfait,
mais ils font ce qu’il faut. En tant qu’équipe,
nous pouvons relever tous les défis puisque
le poids est distribué entre nos nombreuses
et solides épaules. Alors, demain matin, ne
pesez pas sur le bouton de rappel de votre
alarme. Sortez du lit et dites-vous qu’une
magnifique journée vous attend. Chaque
choix que vous faites détermine les résultats
demain. Par conséquent, faites les choses
comme il faut et faites les choses qu’il faut.
PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving
An interview between Chief Warrant Officer Allen Mandigo,
Wing Administration and Technical Services Chief and
Captain Stephen Morris, 22 Wing Chaplain
Note from the editor:
Some content may be disturbing to readers.
When we hear about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, it is
typically because someone with the illness has committed
suicide. But it is important to realize that if properly treated,
persons with PTSD can flourish. CWO Mandigo is an
example of how someone managing their PTSD can be
successful in life and in their career. He has agreed to share
his story hoping to inspire others struggling with the illness.
Padre Morris (P): Where did you receive your stress injury?
CWO Mandigo (C): In 1994 I was deployed to Rwanda.
At the time I was an engineer and our job was to make
sure generators were working. We were constantly moving
around the country at the tail end of the genocide in small
groups of 2 or 3 with very little protection.
P: What was that like?
C: Corpses were lying all over the place. No one was
burying the dead. One guy we watched over 6 months
turned from a body into a skeleton, decomposing right in
the streets. Nobody moved that guy. Rotten flesh stench
was everywhere. Road blocks were everywhere you
went. Most were manned by kids carrying Uzis, RPGs
you name it. Every time you stopped the car they would
come up and point the barrel right at you through the
window. You could see the safety is off. Their finger’s
on the trigger. Half of them were stoned or drunk off
banana beer. This stuff happened all the time. We were
living under constant threat.
P: And your ROEs?
C: We weren’t even supposed to have our magazines on our
rifles. Definitely not a round in the chamber. Didn’t even have
radios to call back if we ran into trouble. The maps we had
looked like placemats you’d find at a restaurant. No detail.
P: What’s it like to be in such danger, but so vulnerable?
C: Scary. Very scary. You never knew if you’d make it back.
P: What was it like coming home after such a difficult
experience?
C: It was hard, really hard. For months I couldn’t walk on
anything but concrete or asphalt; so many mines over there.
And my anger… it was near Christmas and the kids were
like; “I want, I want, I want!” And I would lose it on them
Ethics Corner
Good day Ethics Corner Readers! Winter is fully upon us
and no doubt you are all eagerly anticipating the arrival
of spring. This winter has been particularly snowy and
cold! How are those New Year resolutions going? At this
point, some of you may be experiencing SAD (Seasonal
Affective Disorder), but I hope not. It’s Winter Carnival
time – no need to worry! The Wing will get out into the
winter weather and have some fun and it is a great thing to
look forward to in the short, cold month of February. Your
command team received some ethics training in January,
saying you have no idea how much you have because the
kids there had nothing. And the wife would be like, “What
the hell is wrong with you.” I didn’t see the changes in me
but others did. I was a completely different person walking
off that plane. I didn’t know, I just put my head down and
buried myself in work.
P: What was the turning point?
C: I got a letter at work, a survey about how we were
doing post-deployment. I checked off that everything
was fine. Then I put it in my gym bag. My wife was
cleaning out my gym bag and found the survey. She
read it and showed it to my daughter who was 11 at
the time. They said, “Dad, you’re lying.” Everything I
said about myself was completely different from what
they were seeing in me. I was just so incredibly angry.
But you don’t see yourself changing.
P: And what helped you get better?
C: Eventually I started meeting with a psychologist because I
was getting flashbacks about Rwanda. I told him that I started
carving decoy ducks with a very good friend. While carving I
told him everything about what happened in Rwanda. Before
that we never spoke about it. Guys who were over there just
nodded at each other. No one talked about what they saw.
Just talking to someone really helped.
P: And how was your career impacted? Some people don’t
reach out because they are afraid for their career?
C: I was a Corporal in 1994 when this all started. It took
me a while to figure out I needed help. But I’m a Chief
Warrant Officer now; I got four promotions in there. My
career didn’t stop.
Then, Corporal Allen Mandigo’s United Nation’s identification
card while deployed for six months in support of United
Nation’s Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR), Canada’s Operation
LANCE (Rwanda), from July 1994 to January 1995.
This is the third posting to 22 Wing/CFB North Bay for Chief
Mandigo. He has worked in the Underground Complex
(UGC) in the Power Cavern as a Power Plant Operator,
then as a Graphic Panel Shift Supervisor, once again in the
UGC, this time, as a sergeant and currently as the Wing
Administration and Technical Services Branch Chief.
If you or someone you know may be struggling with PTSD,
contact Padre Morris at ext 6096, Doug Brown at Operational
Stress Injury Social Support ext 5021, visit http://www.
osiss.ca/engraph/def_e.asp?sidecat=1, or simply make an
appointment at the medical clinic.
P: Some people see getting help as a sign weakness…
C: NOT getting help is a sign of weakness! You should man
up enough to say “I need help” and then go. That’s a stronger
person in my mind. Then your career, your life, your family
gets so much better after that. You get all that off your chest,
off your head. And it’s never gone, but you’ll find ways to
cope. You’ll find ways of dealing with it.
P: Thank you Chief for sharing something so personal, and
for leading by example. God bless.
CWO Allen Madigo was born in Little Current, Ontario and
joined the Canadian Armed Forces as a Military Policeman
on January 7th, 1982. After his Qualification Level 5 MP
Course and being posted to CFB Ottawa Uplands in 1986
he decided that he wanted a change and joined the Engineer
Branch as an Electrical Generating Systems Technician.
and looked at a scenario involving community conflicts
of interest. They had some interesting discussion points
and are fully committed to ensuring you get the same
opportunity for an ethical discussion this year. Your Ethics
Coordinator team will be providing various scenarios for
you to look at and discuss throughout the year, so stay
tuned! As always, if you have questions, comments, or
concerns about the 22 Wing Ethics Program, please don’t
hesitate to contact your Unit Ethics Coordinator, Capt
Kathleen Casey (Wing Ethics Coordinator) or Capt Alex
Lacasse (D/Wing Ethics Coordinator). Stay ethical while
you’re staying warm this month!
Submitted by: Captain Robert Christie
The Shield ~
Le Bouclier
22 Wing North Bay, Hornell Heights, ON, P0H
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[email protected]
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Col S.T. Boyle, in accordance with CFAO 57-5. Opinions and editorials
expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Canadian
Forces, the Wing Commander or Shield staff.
Please direct all comments to the Editor-in-Chief.
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Assistant Editor-in-Chief: Sgt A. Clifford
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The Shield / le Bouclier
February / Février
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Communications and
Electronics Branch 110th
Anniversary Celebrations
Article by: Master Corporal Mark Rayburn, Wing
Telecommunications & Information Services
The Communications and Electronic (C&E)
Branch celebrated its 110th anniversary
on October 24th, 2013 in Kingston,
Ontario. During the week of October 21
to 25, a number of events were planned
to celebrate this momentous occasion
with the primary focus on the visit by the
C&E Branch’s Colonel-in-Chief, Her Royal
Highness (HRH), The Princess Royal,
Princess Anne. HRH attended a portion
of the week’s activities and presented the
branch with its new banner.
The original request of 22 Wing/Canadian
Forces Base (CFB) North Bay was for
four C&E Branch volunteers to take part in
the Honour Guard for the princess when
she arrived in Kingston. Within the Wing
Telecommunications & Information Services
(WTIS) section, we assumed that it would
be a few long days of drill and parade
practice, culminating with a long parade or
ceremony of some kind. Responding to a
call for volunteers in July from my Squadron
Warrant Officer, I sent off an e-mail through
my chain-of-command (CoC), and let my
wife know that I had volunteered, though I
did not think that I would get to go.
The volunteers started to get asked a variety
of questions regarding a gala event. Gala?
I thought this was about doing drill for a
week and welcoming HRH to Kingston? As
it turns out, part of the celebration was going
to include a gala supper with Princess Anne
in attendance and organizers were looking
for “deserving” members and their spouses
to attend. My CoC indicated that they were
going to nominate me if I was interested and
asked that I check with my spouse. I asked
my wife Kristen if she would like to attend and,
following a quick conversation, the response to
my supervisor was “Yes, I am interested and
my spouse can attend with me”. I was getting
excited at this point but I was subsequently
informed that due to budget restraints that the
tickets for the gala were going to be $150 each,
yet branch members would be able to attend
if sponsored, or were willing to cover the cost
themselves. At that point I thought that I was
going to Kingston as part of the Honour Guard
but that the gala event was not a consideration
for me or my wife.
After a flurry of e-mails and phone calls, I was
still participating in the Honour Guard, and
Kristen would again be joining me for the gala.
The week turned out to be as good of a week
On October 24th, 2013, Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, Princess Anne reviewed the Honour Guard at Battery Park in Kingston,
Ontario as part of the Communications and Electronic Branch’s 110th anniversary celebrations. Photo by: Brad Lowe, CFB Kingston Imagery
that could be had - doing drill most of the
time that is. Major Szumlanski, the Honour
Guard Commander, along with the Master
Warrant Officer Harris, Guard Squadron
Sergeant Major, ensured that the practices
were light but professional, and that we
were well treated. Daily, we would practice
drill and parade commands from 08:00 to
16:00hrs. Our 100-person guard consisted
of 45 students from the Canadian Forces
School of Communications and Electronics,
25 members from 5e Groupe de Soutien
de Secteur, Montreal, 5 from 36 Signal
Regiment, Atlantic, 15 from 8 Wing Trenton
and Aerospace and Telecommunications
Engineering Support Squadron, Trenton, and
10 other Royal Canadian Air Force members
from wings across Canada.
The Princess’ welcoming ceremony was on
the Thursday and was to be at 10:30 a.m.
The day was cool, and while we were sure
that the rain would hold off we were not sure
about the wind. It was decided that we would
go ahead with the waterfront ceremony at
Battery Park. After a short delay, HRH arrived
and the ceremony was in full swing. With no
dropped weapons, and a slight chill in the air,
we performed perfectly. The City of Kingston
presented Princess Anne with a pewter
medallion signifying her visit, and they had
made a donation to the Kingston MFRC on her
behalf at her request. Princess Anne thanked
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Candle Safety
Remember that a candle is an open flame.
It can easily ignite any combustible nearby.
Facts and Figures*
• Candle fires reached a 19-year high of 12,540
in 1998, resulting in 157 deaths, 1,106 civilian
injuries and $176.1 million in property damage.
• Unattended, abandoned or inadequately
controlled candles are the leading cause of home
candle fires (37%), followed by leaving candles
too close to combustibles (19%), according to
annual averages from 1994-98. Nine percent
were started by children playing with candles.
• December is the peak month for candle
fires, with nearly twice the average number
of incidents.
• Almost half (44%) of home candle fires start
in the bedroom.
Safety Tips:
• Extinguish all candles when leaving the
room or going to sleep.
• Keep candles away from items that can catch
fire (e.g. clothing, books, paper, curtains,
Christmas trees, flammable decorations).
• Use candle holders that are sturdy, won’t tip over
easily, are made from a material that can’t burn
and are large enough to collect dripping wax.
• Don’t place lit candles in windows, where
blinds and curtains can close over them.
• Place candle holders on a sturdy, uncluttered
surface and do not use candles in places where
they could be knocked over by children or pets.
• Keep candles and all open flames away
from flammable liquids.
• Keep candle wicks trimmed to one-quarter
inch and extinguish taper and pillar candles
when they get to within two inches of the
holder or decorative material. Votives and
containers should be extinguished before the
last half-inch of wax starts to melt.
• Avoid candles with combustible items
embedded in them.
Candles & children:
• Keep candles up high out of reach of children.
• Never leave a child unattended in a room
with a candle. A child should not sleep in a
room with a lit candle.
• Don’t allow children or teens to have
candles in their bedrooms.
• Store candles, matches and lighters up high
and out children’s sight and reach, preferably
in a locked cabinet.
During power outages:
• Try to avoid carrying a lit candle. Don’t use
a lit candle when searching for items in a
confined space.
• Never use a candle for a light when
checking pilot lights or fueling equipment
such as a kerosene heater or lantern. The
flame may ignite the fumes.
us for our welcoming ceremony and continued
on her schedule. We ate our boxed lunches
and were to be bussed back to the base. The
Honour Guard then had the afternoon off. Of
the 55 non-local members that were there for
the event, 5 of us were selected to attend the
Gala with Princess Anne. The remaining 50
members would continue on with a parade
practice, in preparation to receive the new C&E
Branch banner from HRH the following day.
The gala event was wonderful, and it was quite
an honour to take part in the evening’s activities.
While we did not get the opportunity to meet
HRH Princess Anne first hand, our table was
hosted by Lieutenant-General Guy Thibault ,
Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, and Honorary
Lieutenant-Colonel James Graham, the HLCol
of 41 Signal Regiment, Calgary. The evening
was exquisite with lots of shared stories,
entertaining dialogue and a great meal. After
we had eaten and we were enjoying our desert
and coffee, HRH gave an excellent speech
detailing how far communications had come
in the commonwealth. Upon the completion of
her speech, the evening concluded with nice
conversation amongst the people at the table
until Princess Anne departed.
The next day was an equally important one
for the C&E community as it was the 110th
anniversary parade. The parade consisted
not only of the 50 members of the Honour
Guard but members from the Joint Signals
WATS Corner
This February 1st marks the 46th
anniversary of The Logistics Branch.
Formed in 1968, the Logistics Branch
originated from the unification
of two disbanded units: the
Royal Canadian Army Service
Corps, and the Royal Canadian
Ordnance Corps. This merger
took place following the Canadian
Forces Reorganization Act.
During this time many units
were reorganized. The union of the
Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy,
and the Royal Canadian Air Force, formed
what is now known as the Canadian Forces.
The Administrative Branch was formed
by other support units being combined,
and would eventually be absorbed by
the Logistics Branch later in the 1990’s.
Today, the Logistics Branch administers
several trades in both the commissioned
and non-commissioned ranks. Members
of the Logistics Branch serve an important
role, often directly in the units of the
Regiment, the Canadian Forces School of
Communications and Electronics, and other
units close to Kingston. The parade was a
very well-attended celebration which included
our Colonel-in-Chief presenting the branch
with our new official banner. Afterwards there
was a reception and we were able to visit
displays from various Signals Regiments and
8 Air Communication and Control Squadron,
Trenton. We returned our white gloves and belts
and got ready for the night’s festivities as there
was to be an Oktoberfest celebration with a live
band and German beer. I enjoyed networking
with my branch brethren and indulging in the
festivities. The next morning I travelled back
home and returned to the reality of the Vigilant
Shield / Determined Dragon exercises.
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience in
Kingston and was privileged to be part of
the Honour Guard. I was especially pleased
that I was able to share my experience with
my wife Kristen. I am proud that our branch
has performed well for 110 years and I look
forward to our 125th anniversary in 15 years. I
encourage all members to get involved in their
respective branches. Our shared history is a
point of pride and worthwhile learning as we
become part of the history as we write it. As I
saw the museum pieces and the photos from
previous events I could only feel that I am too
now part of the growing narrative.
Velox Versutus Vigilans!
combat arms. Logistics officers will
obtain skill-sets and be employed
in at least one of the following
competencies: transportation,
supply chain management,
financial management, human
resource management and
food services support. The
Logistics Branch NCMs serve
in seven separate occupations
and include the following:
Resource Management Support,
Cook, Postal, Supply, Ammunition,
Traffic and Mobile Support Equipment.
The motto of the Branch is a Latin phrase,
“SERVITIUM NULLI SECUNDUS”, meaning
“Service Second To None”. This phrase is
inscribed in the branch badge, and just as
the saying suggests, the Logistics Branch
provides the best service in the world. For
those who can not support themselves the
Logistics Branch can, Happy Anniversary
Logistics Branch.
MCpl Bryan C.T, 22 Wing Transport
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The Shield / le Bouclier
The Fit File
Tim Morris,
Fitness Coordinator.
On January 17th, 2014
members of Wing Construction
Engineering (WCE) took part
in synchronize swimming to
improve their flexibility and
team work. The judges docked
points for arm movement and timing while
awarding points for being able to hold their breath
under water. Can you guess who is who when
they have their legs in the air? Good luck! I think
with the right coaching they may be ready for the
next Summer Olympics.
All in all, WCE personnel have a great
attitude while attending Unit PT with PSP
Fitness Staff three times per week Mon/Wed/
Fri from 0730 - 0830 hrs.. This PT Class
consisted of some team building (synchro
swimming), swimming lengths and a friendly
game of rugby style basketball.
Led by Captain Alain Ruel, Wing Constructions
Engineering Officer, Master Warrant Officer
(MWO) Charles Rochlow, Unit MWO, and
Corporal David Lefevbre, Unit Fitness/Sports
Rep, WCE completed their block booking for
the FORCE Evaluation from June 3 to 28 Jun
13. Congratulation on your efforts!
February / Février
22 Wing Messes
2 Rooms ARE available for
rental to host your special
occasions.
The Blue Room is licensed for 275 people
and Club 100 is licensed for 215.
Catering is available through Wing Foods
or, if you prefer, bring in your own caterer.
Fees for the room rentals are:
Without bar services $107.00 (GST included)
With bar services $294.25 (GST included)
For booking call:
Mess manager local 2250
Travel Advisory and Travel Safety
Article by: Corporal Dwyer Gerard, 22
Military Police Flight
22 Wing, here are a few pointers to keep in
mind when you are planning to go out and
travel the world, to go to far away exotic
places that many people have gone before
you, and meet kind and friendly people.
Always let someone you trust, (i.e., friend,
neighbour, co-worker,) know that you will be
away and leave a contact number. They can
check up on your home, remove any unwanted
mail from your door step, which is a sure sign
to the wrong person, saying “come all in, were
not home, and so help yourself. I didn’t really
want that 100 inch plasma flat screen TV that
took me two years to save for, it’s yours!!!” So
cancel all your regular mail, newspapers, etc.
Well now, let’s see where do you
want to go? As you all know, some
places are safer than others. There
are a few things we all can do to
help make the right decision to have
a relaxing vacation. Investigate, read
the newspapers, watch the news
and check the Internet. Don’t forget
to check the Department of Foreign
Affairs and International Trade and the
CF NCIU web site, for any travel alerts that you
might want to be aware of. This leads me to my
next point, as members of the CF/DND we are
to fill out “Intent to Travel” form when traveling
outside Canada and/or the US, on or off duty,
which is located at http://cdi.mil.ca/sites/pageeng.asp?page=6351. This form should be
filled out as far in advance as possible, as you
may be required to complete a briefing before
leaving or upon return from your trip.
Now that you are on our way, make sure
when you get there you register with the
Canadian Embassy or with the British
High Commission, if there is no Canadian
Embassy. You can register with the Canadian
Embassy online if you wish. Lock your
phones, passports, tickets, money and
anything else of value in the hotel safe. Only
carry what you need. Guys should carry
their wallets in their front pockets, ladies
make sure to have the purse strap
over your neck and not on your
shoulders, better still, leave it in
your room safe if you really don’t
need it. Don’t carry attractive items
if you don’t need them. Keep your
camera attached to you, don’t lay
things on tables, chairs, etc.
Furthermore, advise your bank and/
or credit card company where you will
be traveling to and for how long, so they
don’t cancel your cards.
Have a safe trip and BON VOYAGE!!!!
The RCAF’s Air Expeditionary Operations
By Major J.P. (Butch)
Blair, Member of
RCAFA 422 Wing
Although CFB
Bagotville has
been the home of
3 W i n g ’s 4 2 5 a n d
439 Squadrons, 3
AMS and 12 Tactical
Radar Squadron for
many years, it is now
also the home to an
entirely different Air
Wing. 2 Wing is a high
readiness RCAF wing
located at Bagotville
that is set to deliver
air effect in the event of an unplanned or
contingency operation anywhere in the
world. Just before Christmas, Maj Blair (22
Wg North Bay’s Lesson Learned Officer)
was assigned to 2Wg Air Expeditionary
Squadron to deploy as part of Air Task
Force SERPENTEX, in Corsica, France.
This article is his perspective on this
responsive air force capability.
The RCAF’s managed readiness plan uses
a building block approach called road to
high readiness. For the RCAF, SERPENTEX
was the first opportunity to deploy 2 Wg
Air Expeditionary Squadron (AES) with air
detachments, in an international training
exercise. Once 2 Wing’s Air Expeditionary
Squadron is deployed with air force
detachments, it forms an Air Expeditionary
Wing (AEW) working for Canada’s Air
Task Force (ATF). SERPENTEX was an
opportunity to test this AEW/ATF concept
in an international setting.
SERPENTEX is a French Air Force led,
multinational exercise designed to train
Joint Terminal Air Controllers (JTAC). As the
primary training audience for SERPENTEX
was JTAC teams from many countries
including Canada, the AEW comprised of a
CP140 capability, a CF18 capability and an
intelligence capability. This AEW capability
worked as follows:
• The CP140 capability provided
the surveillance and reconnaissance
capability. The CP140 Aurora crews are
seasoned at Intelligence Surveillance and
Reconnaissance (ISR) operations and
provide the “eye in the sky”. When tasked
to survey an area for targets, the CP140
crew send back pictures and video to the
Operations Center.
• Using intelligence capabilities, the
Processing Exploitation and Dissemination
(PED) detachment provides intelligence
assessments that allow the AEW/ATF
Commander to make an executive decision
on the target or targets.
• When targets were assessed as threats
and the decision to engage was ordered, the
Joint Terminal Air Controllers then directed
armed CF18 pilots to the target. Post attack,
battle damage assessment determined
whether a second strike was needed or not.
SERPENTEX was a resounding success for
the RCAF, addressing not only the need to test
the AEW contingency but it permitted multiple
levels of international interaction. By living
and operating from canvas tents on a French
Airfield and working with other air forces in an
international operations center, the benefits
were much more than building experience in
deployed operations for our RCAF members.
Rest assured that 2 Wing is ready.
Next time “the mission type” will once again
drive the types of air detachments needed
to deploy with 2 Wing’s AES. It may be
C17 Globemaster strategic airlift for CH149
Griffon helicopters on a natural disaster
response like Haiti or the Philippines … who
knows what contingency will happen next?\
RCAF Lessons Learned Program – A 22 Wing Perspective
Article by: Master Warrant Officer Karen
Adams, Lessons Learned MWO
The Lessons Learned (LL) Program
was initiated by the Commander
of the RCAF in December
2011, with the aim to capture,
document, disseminate and action
observations, as well as best practices. All of
22 Wing units and branches have identified
Unit Lessons Learned Officers (ULLOs) and
Representatives. This team of dedicated
professionals work together to address
operations and domestic issues be it real
world operations or exercise.
One of our priorities at 22 Wing is education
and awareness of the LL Program. To
date the wing LL office has delivered
lessons learned education and awareness
presentations to students of 51 Aerospace
Control &Warning (Operational Training)
Squadron. On request, the LL office can
deliver briefings to all units and branches for
professional development days. Give us a
call or send an e-mail we will be glad to take
part in your professional development
day (Maj Blair at John.Blair@forces.
gc.ca local 2123 or Karen.Adams@
forces.gc.ca local 2124).
Our focus is on education,
reinforcing the requirement, until
the LL process becomes second
nature. Operational experiences can be
noted, shared and related to others through
the LL program. Once the transformation is
complete this culture will be engrained in
our personnel.
Information on Lessons Learned can be
found on the 22 Wing web page at http://
northbay.mil.ca/cms/en/NorthBay/WingOps/
LessonsLearned.aspx. Through the 22 Wing
Lesson Learned web page links including
the LL Observation Form can be completed
(hard or soft copy) and forwarded to
respective ULLOs for processing. Personnel
are encouraged to submit any observation
whenever they notice a policy process or
technique that could be improved. That is
what Lessons Learned is all about.
www.cfcommunitygateway.com www.portailcommunautaireFC.ca
February / Février
Fitness, Sports, Recreation, Aquatics and Health Promotion
Sports News
22 Wing Men’s Basketball Team
The team is playing to play in the North
Bay Basketball League and doing well.
Coached under the direction of Cpl
Lincolm, the team is preparing for the
up-coming Ontario Region Basketball
Championship to be held at LFCA TC
Meaford from 17-21 Mar 2014.
by Pierre Simard 22 Wing Men’s and Women’s Volleyball
Teams
Both teams are preparing for the Ontario Region Volleyball
Championships to be held at 8 Wing Trenton from 21-24
Mar 2014. With operational commitments it is difficult for
every team to have a full squad. We are hoping that both
teams will be able to compete.
Old Timer Hockey
The team is playing in the very competitive 12 teams
North Bay Mercantile league. This will help our 22 Wing
Old Timer Hockey Team in preparation for the Ontario
Region Old Timer Hockey champs to be held at CFB
Petawawa 5-9 Feb 2014. Coach WO Murphy, stated
that the team is playing very well the last 6 weeks and
is becoming more competitive and is pleased with the
teams progression. “There is a new culture change in
the team philosophy” said WO Murphy.
Tournament Organizer shall be responsible for assigning
these minor officiating duties.
Official and Jurry of Appeal - CAF Sports Program
Officials shall be selected from within the Region as follows:
Deserving officials shall be recommended to officiate at
National
Category A: Military (CF) and Full-time staff of NPF. Currently
qualified and experienced at a level commensurate with
the standard of play at the Regional level. They shall not
be paid, but will receive a token of recognition and a letter
from the host Base which will be sent to their respective
CO/Division Head; and contracted officials.
Championships by the Chief Official, Tournament Organizer
and/or the ORSD. Military (CF) and Full-time staff of NPF
officials are not paid for officiating at
National competitions. If neither of the aforementioned
categories of officials is available, local civilian officials
may be contracted at current rates of pay.
Category B: When civilian officials are used, they
must be currently qualified and experienced at a level
commensurate with the standard of play at the Regional
level. They shall be paid the current rate for that specific
sport; and costs borne from the ORSC Budget. Since
payment of contracted officials is pro-rated, costs shall
be kept to a minimum.
Jury of appeal
When both categories of officials are used, the Chief
Official or tournament Organizer must ensure that priority
is given to official’s from category A, to officiate a greater
number of matches.
Officials must also be prepared to assist with ‘minor’
officiating duties (i.e. scorekeeping, goal judge, etc),
when not involved as a major official. The Chief Official or
A Jury of Appeal shall be formed for each Regional
championship and consist of
a Chairman and two (2) members. Whenever possible,
the ORSD or his delegate will act as the Chairman. The
Chairman may call upon the referee-in-chief to act as a
technical advisor. Jury of Appeal members shall attend all
games. If not practicable to have all
members present, at least one (1) must attend, with the
others readily available.
All irregularities and handling by the Jury of Appeal shall
be attached to the
ORSD’s copy of the Post-Tournament Report.
22 Wing Squash Team.
22 Wing - Curling Funspiel
Sarge and Me
The CAF Squash Regional Squash
Championships are being held at 22 Wing
North Bay from 3-6 Apr 2014. Military
members are asked to respond by 18 Feb
2014, if interested in participating. We are
also looking for a Team Captain to start
some practice times.
22 Wing North Bay will be holding the
Curling Funspiel Challenge Cup on
Friday 28 March 2014 at the Granite
Club. All units/sections are asked to
participate in this fun event.
This will be an all day event and there
will be a snack provided at lunch time
for all players. Get your teams together,
get you leg muscles at work and let’s
have some fun. The tournament is open
to the first 30 teams.
Regional team is comprised of nine players:
a. Two (2) Women’s Open; (women only)
b. One (1) Junior player (under 30 years of
age);
c. One (1) Senior player (40 yrs and older);
Anyone needing more information
or wanting to register their teams,
are asked to contact the Sports
Coordinator, Pierre Simard at ext 2240.
d. One (1) Master player (45 yrs and older);
and
e. Four (4) Open players.
Contact Pierre Simard ext 2240 for info.
CF Sports Awards
We are looking for nominations for the 2013
Year for the CF Sports Awards.....
The CF Sports Awards Ceremony is
scheduled to take place in the fall in Ottawa
2. Nominations for all CF Sports Awards
must be received by the 22 Wing North
Bay Fitness and Wellness Centre, Sports
Coordinator, NLT 20 Feb 14.
Nominations will be accepted for 22 Wing
North Bay for the sporting accomplishment
for the Calendar year 2013 in the following
categories:
-Female Athlete of the Year
-Male Athlete of the Year
-Official of the Year
-Male Coach of the Year
-Female Coach of the Year
-Team of the Year (Individual and Team)
Addressees are advised that submissions
must be complete, clear and concise.
Incomplete submissions will be returned.
During the North Bay Battalion hockey
game on Sunday, January 19th at Memorial
Gardens, Petty Officer Second Class (PO2)
Steve Hitchon, member of 22 Military Police
Flight, posed with “Sarge”, the Battalion’s
mascot. A member of the Special Olympics
Committee, PO2 Hitchon was at the game
helping to raise funds for the 2015 Special
Olympics Winter Games to be held in North
Bay between January 29th to February 1st,
2015. With the City of North Bay, the North
Bay Police Services, the North Bay Military
Police and members of North Bay’s Ontario
Provincial Police they will be working together
to make this event a true success. The kick
off was a fund raiser at the North Bay Battion
hockey game where a total of $3,050 was
raised towards Special Olympics.
North Bay will host more than 300 athletes
and 150 coaches from across Ontario who
will be participating in six sports; Curling,
speed-skating, figure skating, Nordic skiing,
alpine skiing and snowshoeing along with a
number of social events and activities
The next fund raiser will be the Polar Bear
Plunge to be held on March 29th, 2014.
For more details please contact PO2
Hitchon at local 2890.
Photo credit: Master Corporal Dave Burr, 22
Military Police Flight
22 Wing Badminton Team
Awards will be considered for 2013 sports
achievements only.
Contact the Sports Coordinator for the
nomination forms and more information at
ext 2240
What’s new in aquatics?
Why choose aqua fitness?
Shallow-water aqua fitness is taught in the shallow end only and
is great for non-swimmers. Shallow-water classes are offered
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Aqua fitness is an exercise program that can accommodate all
ages, fitness levels, and abilities through a variety of programs.
Aqua fitness not only provides benefit to the body, but stimulates
the mind, washes away stress, and rejuvenates the spirit.
Deep-water aqua fitness is taught in the deep end and challenges
your core strength. Deep-water classes are offered Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Swim-Across-Canada
You do not need to be a swimmer to participate in an aqua fitness
program, nor do you need to get your hair wet or put your face in
the water. When you are participating in the program you are able
to choose your own impact and intensity level. The water provides
a natural resistance for improved balance, muscle strength and
toning. The class benefits all fitness levels.
Our lane swimmers are striving to complete a Swim-AcrossCanada. Come attend one of our lane swims to help us complete
our journey across the country. We are currently in Barrie,
Ontario making our way to Owen Sound!
The winter session commenced January 11th and will run through
March 30th, 2014. But don’t worry; there are still spots available
in our aqua fitness programs.
If you have any questions regarding class registration or Swim-AcrossCanada, please contact Samantha O’Connor at 705-494-2011 ext 2611.
We are looking for players to represent
22 Wing North Bay at the Ontario Region
Badminton Championships to be held at 22
Wing North Bay 3-6 Apr 2014.
All Interested military personnel are asked
to contact Pierre Simard, Sports Coordinator
ext 2240 or by e-mail NLT 18 Feb 2014. We
are also looking for a Team Captain to start
some practice times.
Badminton Team Composition
The team shall be comprised of ten (10)
players in the following age categories:
a.
b.
c.
d.
(4) Open Men:
(2) Senior Men (2) Masters Men (2) Women Open age
35 yrs and over
45 yrs and over
Open age
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Military Family Resource Centre /
Centre de Ressources pour les Familles des Militaires
Please note, all MFRC programs are offered to CF/USAF members,
reservists and their families and 22 Wing civilian employees
Pour des renseignements en français au sujet de nos
programmes, composez le (705) 494-2011 poste 2053
NOTICE* The MFRC has extended
hours on Thursday evenings until
5:30pm. For inquiries drop by or
contact us at 705-494-2011 ext 2053.
For more info on MFRC Programs
and Services, check us out on the
web @ www.familyforce.ca or like
us on Facebook/NorthBay.MFRC
Coffee Connections
Volunteer Services
“All that we send into the
lives of others comes back
into our own” –Anonymous--
The month of January just
flew by and we had lots of
volunteers out for our events. I would like
to thank all our diligent, hard working Busy
Bees for their time and dedication to helping
out the MFRC over the past month. We
received your assistance with the Board of
Directors, Fun Factory, Youth Corner.
If you are interested in volunteering at the
MFRC please call me, Pamela Lennips at
705-494-2011 ext 2066 and get signed up.
Coming Soon…
Annual 22 Wing Children’s
Easter Egg Hunt
(0-12 years)
Saturday April 12th, 2014
Community Centre - 19 Market St.
Kids! visit with the Easter Bunny & find
the golden egg!
Pay attention to future advertising
regarding dates and times for this event
Registration begins March 3rd ~ Call the
MFRC at 705-494-2011 ext 2053
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:
For more information please contact
Coffee Connections is time set aside for March 27, 2014 - Newsletter Mail Out
Donat Roussy ext 2916/2645
military spouses to get together for a fun
April 12, 2014- 22 Wing Children’s Annual
relaxing morning of sharing stories and
Easter Egg Hunt
experiences, meeting new friends, learning
new skills or just having a break. We meet
Monday mornings at the Chapel Annex from
9:30am-11:30am. Childcare is available
Teen Valentines Formal
upon request for eligible participants, a small
nominal fee will be required for this service
Date: February 8, 2014 Place: Club 100
January Coffee
Connections Schedule
Monday 3rd 9:30am-12:00pm
Breakfast at Burger World
Time: 7pm-12am
Age: Teens 13-18 years
Price: $5.00
Dress: Formal
For more info please call Donat Roussy at 705-494-2011 x2916/2645
The Family Liaison Officer
(FLO) offers Short-term
individual or group
support for families of ill,
injured and deceased CF
personnel
- Confidential individual,
family or group counselling
Your Family Liaison Officer is Mark Hurley,
RSW/TSI, 705-494-2011 ext 2579, Mark.
[email protected]
Ladies Night Out
Ladies Night Out is once a month. We plan
and host an evening out at a local restaurant,
theatre or community event of interest. This
event is open to all Military spouses and
members. Participants are responsible for
their own expenses.
Family Information Line:
1-800-866-4546
Our Next Evening out will be Wednesday February
19th at 6:00pm at Arugula, 1066 Fisher Ave.
The Mission Information Line has
changed to the “Family Information
Line”, your 24-hour toll-free, dynamic,
f u l l - s e r v i c e p r o g r a m t h a t o ff e r s
information, support and referral
services to all CF families. Should an
emergency arise during the absence
of your military family member, please
contact the personnel at the Family
Information Line.
For information or to register please call
Natalie Wiseman at the MFRC 705 494-2011
ext 2053
Facebook
The MFRC is on “Facebook” Check out our
facebook page for upcoming events and dates
for Coffee Connections and Ladies Night Out!
@ North Bay MFRC Connections
Professional Financial
Planning Dinner Workshop
Canadian Forces Personnel
& Family Support Services
Presented by…
* Professional financial planner: SUSAN
WEISKOPF, CFP, CDFA Financial
Consultant “Creating a well thoughtout plan for your financial future is an
integral part of building the life you want
for yourself and your family.”
Services de soutien au personnel
et aux families des Forces
canadiennes
Topics include:
• Buying a house • Building education
funds • Building retirement goals and
dreams • Protecting your family’s
income and assets
Open to 22 Wing Community
members and spouses
FREE!
Date: Thursday April 10, 2014 Where:
Blue Room-AYR Mess
Time: Dinner 5:45-6:45pm Workshop
6:45 to 8:15pm
Dinner: Lasagne, Caesar salad, garlic
bread, tea, coffee and dessert
Registration Deadline is April 3, 2014
Family Liaison Services
- Outreach support to families in the
surrounding area
Monday 24th 9:30am-11:30am
Coffee chat/community announcements
Be sure to register early, space is limited!
Please contact me if you or your family require
assistance during these challenging times or for
more information about services available. I am
Linda McCaulay, your Family Separation and
Reunion Coordinator and I can be reached by
telephone at 705-494-2011 ext 2026 or by email
at [email protected]
- Access to education and prevention-based
programs in the community
Monday 17th NO COFFEE CONNECTIONS
FAMILY DAY
Complimentary child care available please
register with Little Wings at ext 2060
The North Bay Military Family Resource Centre
is here to provide support to Canadian Forces
families experiencing separation while their
spouse is required to spend time away from
home for an extended period of time including
courses, taskings, IR and overseas deployments.
Our services support Regular Force families,
families of Reservists and their extended
families through the stages of pre-deployment,
deployment, reunion and reintegration.
- Referrals to mental health services for
adults and children
Monday 10th 9:00am- 11:30am
Valentines
Must register to attend, please contact
the MFRC at 705-494-2011 ext 2053
Deployment, Departures &
Reunions
Canadian Blood Donor Clinics
Wed. Feb 5h, 2013: 12:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thu. Feb 6th, 2013: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Clarion Resort Pinewood Park, 201 Pinewood Park Dr.
Please book an appointment today, call 1-888-2-DONATE (1 888 236-6283)
CFPFSS is always looking
for employees. Did you know
that CFPFSS treats all military
dependants as internal candidates?
So, if you are interested in working
at the Kitchen, Messes, CANEX,
or the Fitness & Wellness centre,
please stop in and fill out an
application and/or drop off a résumé
at any of these locations or the NPF
Human Resources Office in the
Headquarters Building, Room 307H.
When applying please indicate that
you are a military dependant.
We are committed to employment
equity.
February / Février
Employment & Education
Services
Prevention, Support and
Intervention
FOR CF/USAF MEMBERS
AND THEIR FAMILIES
Prevention, Support and Intervention is a service
designed to enhance the social and emotional
well-being of CF families. We are able to assist
our families by providing the following:
• Caring and compassionate emotional
support and guidance
• Referrals to appropriate agencies
• Education and resources
• Crisis Intervention
• Continued support and follow-up to
ensure positive results
If you’re in a situation where you’re feeling as
though you do not knowv which direction to take,
contact your Prevention, Support and Intervention
Coordinator. It’s confidential and it’s free!
Linda McCaulay,
Prevention, Support, and Intervention.
Tel: 705-494-2011 ext 2026.
Fax: 705-494-2106,
[email protected]
Louise MacDonell – Employment &
Education Coordinator, 705-494-2011 ext. 2073
Employment and Education Services provides
information and referrals for CF family members
seeking employment or continuing education.
If you would like more information or would like
to book an appointment, call Louise MacDonell
To Obtain This Service
For further information regarding Emergency
/Respite or Casualty Support Childcare, or
to request assistance, please contact Linda
at 705-494-2011 ext 2026 /2053 or Diane at
ext 2668/2060 during MFRC/LWCC hours,
Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. After
hours, please contact the MCC DESK at
705-494-2011 ext 6407 for a list of child care
providers. If this service is used through the
MCC Desk, after hours, please ensure that
the MFRC Emergency/Respite Child Care
Coordinator is aware the next available
business day.
NOTE: Respite child care must be preapproved to be eligible for funding.
WE CARE ABOUT YOU PROGRAM
If perhaps you know of someone going through
a difficult situation, we’d like to assist with a gift
to lift their spirits or help them through. With
their permission contact me, Linda McCaulay at
705-494-2011 ext 2026. Funded by charitable
donations and fundraising.
MEMBER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Free, short term confidential counselling for
CF/USAF members and their families. For
more information please call 1-800-268-7708,
anytime, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
www.forces.gc.ca/assistance
Second Language Training
Rosetta Stone
Limited licenses are available for our very
popular Rosetta Stone on-line independent
learning studies. *Please note this option is
only open to civilian CF family members.
For more information about this training
opportunity, call Diane Sarrazin-Dubeau at
705-494-2011 ext 2056 or email Diane.
[email protected]
Formation en langue seconde
Êtes-vous intéressé(e) à développer vos
connaissances en anglais? Communiquez
avec Diane pour discuter vos options.
SHIELD SUBMISSION
DEADLINE
Submissions for
the March issue
of The Shield are
due by:
Monday,
February 17th
17
Feb
Suggestions are welcome:
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22 WING CFB NORTH BAY
Guest Speakers:
INTERNATIONAL
WOMEN’S DAY
The Ontario Summer Employment Opportunities
(SEO) program offers work experience for high
school and post-secondary students.
The first job ads will be posted between
February 14th and March 2nd, with a duration
of approximately 10 - 16 weeks. These jobs
will begin as early as May 1st.
The second round of ads will be for positions
that are seven to 10 weeks long, and will begin
as early as June 1st. These jobs ads will be
posted between March 21st and April 6th.
provides the latest information on job opportunities
in North Bay. Copies of the Job Bank Websites
listing are available at the MFRC to assist you
in your job search. An Employment Resource
Library carries a variety of topics in both English
and French to assist you in writing a great résumé
and a dynamic cover letter. Two community
computers are available, as well as a photocopier
and fax machine, to aid in your job search.
Diane C Sarrazin-Dubeau,
Coordinator, ext 2056
Leanna Salvati,
Child Care Supervisor, ext 2060/2668
Job Posting
Teen Summer Employment
& Youth Internships
For info on provincial youth internships and
E M E R G E N C Y / R E S P I T E / C A S U A LT Y teen summer employment opportunities, visit
SUPPORT CHILD CARE FOR CF AND http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/YNPS.asp.
USAF FAMILIES
For information on federal student employment Emergency child care is available to CF and both summer employment and youth internships
USAF families at all times, day or night.
– visit http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/centres/landingRespite child care is a service offered to CF/ renvoi/students-etudiants-eng.php.
USAF families whose spouse is away for 30 For summer employment opportunities
days or more. If you feel as though you would with the City of North Bay, go to http://www.
like some time to yourself please contact us. cityofnorthbay.ca/cityhall/employment . The
Casualty Support Child Care is support to deadline for these applications is March 3,
families of CF personnel who are ill, injured 2014 for Parks; all others, March 28th.
or have died while serving.
Updated weekly, our Job Bank Bulletin board
We have screened child care providers.
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The Shield / le Bouclier
All are Welcome!
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Capt Newman with Ms Rita Patry
Ms Julie Charette
Pte Sherri Bent
Ms Phillipa Arbiter
Cpl Kristy Doyle
DATE: Friday, Feb 28th, 2014
TIME: 0830 – 1500hrs (Lunch
break: 1200hrs)
LOCATION: Blue Room – Ayr Mess
DRESS: Business Casual for
Attendees. (No jeans)
COST: $5.00 / Person
FOR INFORMATION: OPI – Capt
Larissa Brown, Local 2828
For Registration and
Ticket Purchase:
Deadline to register & to
purchase ticket: Feb 20th, 2014
FOR REGISTRATION AND
TICKET PURCHASE:
Cpl Patricia Gale (inside GRA) at
[email protected]
or Nicole Rancourt (outside GRA) at
[email protected]
(Advance ticket sales only, tickets
will not be sold at the door)
We are currently seeking supply staff for
our child care centre. Individuals must
possess a current vulnerability reference
check, updated immunization records
and enjoy working in a progressive, busy
working environment.
Please forward mail, email or fax your
resume to:
Diane Sarrazin-Dubeau
Child Care and Parent Support Coordinator
Little Wings Child Care Centre,
19 Market Street,
Hornell Heights, ON P0H 1P0
Fax: 705-494-2106
Email: [email protected]
Parent Tot Playgroup
Our new Facilitator, Miss Rebecca has
planned a curriculum which includes sing
songs, crafts and much more. Cost is $2
per child to cover the cost of snack. We are
now meeting once a week in the Chapel
Playroom. Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, February 5th 0930-1130
Wednesday, February 12th 0930-1130
Wednesday, February 19th 0930-1130
Wednesday, February 26th 0930-1130
YOUTH CORNER CALENDAR
Ages 9-12 yrs
February 2014
Tue. 4, Movie, Popcorn, PJ’s & Wacky Hair,
6-8pm
Tue. 11, Valentines Day Dance & Treats,
6-8pm,
Don’t forget to wear red
Fri. 14, Happy Valentine’s Day
Mon. 17, Family Day
Tue. 18, Bowling Night, 6-8pm
Tue. 25, Baking is a Science, 6-8pm
FUN FACTORY CALENDAR
Ages 5-8 yrs
February 2014
Sat. 1, Mini Winter Olympics & Outside Play,
10am-12pm, (Tentative)
Sat. 8, Valentine’s Day Craft & Treats,
10am-12pm,
Don’t forget to wear red
Fri. 14, Happy Valentine’s Day
Sat. 15, Fun Games & Activities, 10am-12pm
Mon. 17, Family Day
Sat. 22, Play-doh Making, 10am-12pm
Joint Personnel Support Unit/
Integrated Personnel Support Centre
Myth Busters
What is the purpose of the JPSU?
Through an integrated and individualcentric service delivery model, ensures
the coordination and facilitation of
standardized, high quality, consistent
care and administrative support during
all phases of recovery, rehabilitation, and
reintegration on return to service or in
the transition up to and following release
for all injured and ill Canadian Forces
members and veterans, their families and
the families of the deceased.
Where is the nearest JPSU to North
Bay? Right here at 22 Wing/Canadian
Forces Base North Bay. The JPSU Eastern
Ontario Region Integrated Personnel
Support Centre is located in Building
7A, second floor, room 203 and is open
Monday to Friday from 0800-1600 hrs.
For more information please contact Mr.
Mike Williams, Client Services Manager
at 705-494-2011 ext 2589.
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Honours and Awards
February / Février
Comforts of Home Take Teamwork
When on Deployment
On December 13, 2013, at the Squadron
Annual Christmas Dinner, Major Christopher
Horner, Commanding Officer, 51 Aerospace
Control and Warning (Operational Training)
Squadron, presented three outstanding
members with annual awards for the following:
On Friday, January 10th, 2014, LieutenantColonel James Peck, 21 Aerospace Control
and Warning Squadron Commanding Officer
presented Kristjan Lindvere, E Flight Data
Link Operator, with his promotion to Corporal.
Captain Joey Baker received the 51 Aerospace
Control and Warning (Operational Training)
Squadron Outstanding Leader Award. Captain Photo credit: Master Corporal Craig Gilday,
Baker’s capacity to balance his steadfast pursuit 21 AC&W Sqn Chief Clerk
of life-long learning and professional development
in addition to his abilities as a Senior Director
Evaluator, Instructor and dedicated husband and
father with an active family, is truly the embodiment
of the Canadian Armed Forces Leader.
There’s nothing like a taste from home to ease the hardships of the holidays deployed. The
Canadians working in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, share authentic poutine with
their coalition partners. Front row (from left to right): Captain Kropaczewski, Captain Raven,
Staff Sergeant Duran, Senior Airman Garner, and Senior Airman Gainey. Back row (from
left to right): Lieutenant-Colonel Long, Lieutenant-Colonel Holmes, Major Graham, Major
Lefrancois, Brigadier-General Wheeler, Lieutenant-Colonel Higgins, Captain Galvin, Colonel
Frawley, Chief Master Sergeant Wilson, Captain Dvorak, and Captain Ritzert.
Article by: Master Corporal Allan Silk, 21
Aerospace Control & Warning Squadron
Unit Public Affairs Representative
On Friday, January 10th, 2014, LieutenantColonel James Peck, 21 Aerospace Control
Corporal Terry Gibbins received the 51 and Warning Squadron Commanding Officer
Aerospace Control and Warning (Operational presented Keghan Scott, C Flight Data Link
Training) Squadron Teamwork Award, which Operator, with his promotion to Corporal.
is awarded to an individual by peer votes and
Photo credit: Corporal Joseph Morin, 22 Wg
recognition. Through immense dedication as
Imagery Technician
the 51 Squadron Entertainment Chairperson,
Corporal Gibbins exemplifies the qualities
of teamwork, morale building, initiative and
enthusiasm to team success.
Sergeant Stephen Jaworski received the 51
Aerospace Control and Warning (Operational
Training) Squadron Educator of the Year
Award. Sergeant Jaworski is employed with
Readiness Training Flight at 51 Squadron
and has instructed numerous courses, all of
which were taught with exceptional, detailed
knowledge and staunch professionalism.
On Tuesday, January 14th, 2014, LieutenantColonel James Peck, 21 Aerospace Control
and Warning Squadron Commanding Officer
presented Brian Kocet, E Flight Identification
Technician, with his promotion to Corporal.
On Thursday, January 9th, 2014 Major
Kevin Rubner, Wing Telecommunications &
Information Services (WTIS) Officer (right)
and Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Shawn
Mailer,WTIS MWO (left), presented Sean
Morison with his promotion to Corporal.
Photo credit: Sergeant Kevin May, Wing
Telecommunications & Information Services
On Thursday, January 9th, 2014 Major Kevin
Rubner, Wing Telecommunications & Information
Services (WTIS) Officer (right) and Master Warrant
Officer (MWO) Shawn Mailer,WTIS MWO (left),
presented Darwin Renette, Air Reservist, with
is promotion to Master Corporal. Photo credit:
Sergeant Kevin May, Wing Telecommunications
& Information Services
Photo credit: Corporal Joseph Ouellette, 22
Wg Imagery Technician
While Captain (Capt) Robert Kropaczewski,
Weapons Director, and a member of 21
Airspace Control & Warning Squadron (AC&W
Sqn), 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base North
Bay, was deployed to support ‘Pyramid’, the
Combined Air Operations Centre, providing
command and control of military aircraft in
southwest Asia as part of Operation Enduring
Freedom he and a contingent of Canadians
decided to host an All-Canadian Poutine Night.
Taking advantage of his Home Leave Travel
Assistance, Capt Matthew Galvin from 12er
Radar, CFB Bagotville, Quebec, brought five
kilograms of authentic Boivin Cheese Curds
from the factory back to our deployed location.
Pledging that every single ingredient would
be included, the poutine gravy was made on
site. The Canadians promised to create a
true and authentic meal that would be shared
with the United States Air Force (606th from
Spangdahlem, Germany) along with our coalition
partners from Britain and Australia. How were the
cheese curds preserved? Captain Galvin stored
his precious cargo on dry ice for his long journey
back to our deployed location. The event brought
the essence of home to the deployed Canadians
and introduced a genuine Canadian tradition to
most of our unit. What is even more unique about
the story is that everything was made right there,
within the compound.
When asked what he will take away from this
deployment experience, Capt Kropaczewski
stated, “At the end of one of my first days at
‘Pyramid’, seeing a B-1 that I had controlled
several hours earlier flying an approach
pattern. Despite the hectic 14 hour day, I took
pride in knowing that I contributed to the safe
mission execution of that aircraft and its crew.”
Captain Kropaczewski, a native of Etobicoke,
Ontario, joined the Canadian Armed Forces
in April 2009 as an Aerospace Control Officer.
After completing Basic Air Weapons training
in August 2010 at Canadian Forces School
of Aerospace Control Operations in Cornwall,
Ontario, he was posted to 51 Aerospace
Control &Warning (Operational Training)
Squadron, North Bay, Ontario, to complete his
operational qualification. Upon graduation as
a Weapons Director in January 2011, he was
then posted to 21 AC&W Sqn, also in North
Bay and assigned to Charlie Flight.