Canadian Veterans Forum
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

Lookout

+96
Ravenson
Accer
Spectrum
RazzorSharp))
Looper
Geoman
Colter
Scout
Kingway
Vmaxocalz
Oliver
Tracker
Mercury
Fascinator
Viper
Lockey
Zoneforce
Firefox
Hammercore
Spartan
Jumper
Rocko
Luxray
Whiskey
Mountaineer
Monsfool
Lux4795
Apollo
Scorpion
Leopard
Slider
Riverway
Powergunner
Proctor
Logan
Rockarm
Ringo
Covert
Lightning
Joker
Braven
Replica
Stargunner
Vexmax
Alpha
Firestrike
Kizzer
Diesel
Echostar
Vizzer
Unicorn
Forcell
Victor
RunningLight
Exodus
TRZ.55
Wolfman
Spider
Cool~Way
Charlie
TangoZulu77
SniperGod
Phantom
Terminator
Lionfield
Zodiac
Seawolf
Lincoln
RevForce
Tazzer
Lonestar
Armoured
Jackal
OutlawSoldier
Navigator
Wolverine
Zapper
Phrampton
Hunter
Sandman
Ironman
Enforcer
Masefield
Mojave
Stayner
Marshall
Thunder
Jeremiah
Starman
Caliber
Falcon
Warrior
Gridlock
Stanleyz
Jackson
Cypher
100 posters

Page 2 of 23 Previous  1, 2, 3 ... 12 ... 23  Next

Go down

Lookout - Page 2 Empty Re: Lookout

Post by Stayner Fri 05 Jul 2019, 1:15 pm

Keeping track of military vehicles

By Lookout on Jul 05, 2019

Lookout - Page 2 Trakopolis04-900x676
WO Terence Whittaker of Base Logistics shows off a Garmin Display used in the Trakopolis digital tracking system. Trakopolis is currently used by 13 vehicles at the base’s Transport Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (TEME) unit. Photo by Peter Mallett, Lookout



Peter Mallett, Staff Writer ~

A digital tracking system designed to improve the safety of Canadian Armed Forces drivers has been introduced at CFB Esquimalt’s Base Transport unit.

Thirteen vehicles at Base Logistics’ Transport Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (TEME) unit were recently equipped with the Trakopolis digital tracking system. This high-tech equipment combines GPS technology, mobile communications and cloud computing. It ensures drivers are never entirely alone while in remote locations, with their vehicle easily tracked.

It was introduced five months ago and became fully operational in early May. TEME vehicles using the new tech include three highway-style tractor trailers and four highway cruiser buses. Warrant Officer Terence Whittaker, Formation Vehicle Fleet Manager, says the safety factor was the main reason for the introduction of Trakopolis. In the past, he and other supervisors had to rely on contacting drivers via telephone and even word of mouth to find out their location.

“We needed to have the ability to communicate directly with our drivers, especially when they are in the mountains and out of cell service, and we need to know where they are if they break down or are in some sort of an emergency. Trakopolis greatly improves the safety of our drivers and passengers and the safety of our assets.”

Beyond safety, the technology is an asset to business management.

It can track distance travelled, fuel consumption, and hours of usage. It can also tell if a driver is idling too long or driving too fast.

Transponders located under the dashboard use either cell phone or satellite signals to relay information to computer terminals in TEME’s office.

“This information is vitally important because the numbers help us understand how we can do better business,” said WO Whittaker. “It allows us to determine how long a vehicle has been booked out, its actual driving time, and to answer questions like do we need to purchase more vehicles, have fewer vehicles, or rent or lease a vehicle to improve cost efficiencies.”

TEME began searching for a cost-effective, technological solution to keep better track of its fleet of vehicles in 2015 and explored all options before settling on a contract with Nortac Defence, which provides the CAF with tactical tracking technology for deployed units and Trakopolis provides them with the commercial application technology.

TEME is the only unit in Canada’s military to have Trakopolis.





Stayner
Stayner
Registered User

Posts : 280
Join date : 2017-10-11

Back to top Go down

Lookout - Page 2 Empty Re: Lookout

Post by Mojave Fri 05 Jul 2019, 6:02 pm

CAF highlights trades and careers

By Lookout on Jul 05, 2019

Lookout - Page 2 Skills_Canada_Competition-900x600
Sgt Tim Keith from CFRC assists a student as she experiences the CAF through virtual reality. This was one of many skilled trades and technology activities available at the 2019 Skills Canada National Competition, held May 28 and 29 at the Halifax Exhibition Centre. Photo by Sgt Dianne Lambert, CFRC Atlantic



Sgt Dianne Lambert, CFRC (Atlantic) and Margaret Conway
CFB Halifax Public Affairs ~

On May 28 and 29, Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre (CFRC) Atlantic, FMF Cape Scott, CFB Halifax and other local defence organizations participated in the 2019 Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) held at the Halifax Exhibition Centre.

SCNC, the only national, multi-trade and technology competition for students and apprentices in the country, takes place annually in cities across Canada. Each year, more than 550 competitors from all regions come to SCNC to participate in over 40 skilled trade and technology competitions.

The 2019 competition in Halifax was impressive. The students and apprentices competing were the most highly skilled from their respective provinces and territories, having competed in provincial and territorial events to qualify for the national competition.

In addition to the many competitions that are the foundation of the event, the 2019 SCNC also included essential skills talks, essential skills stage presentations, an exhibitor career zone and a Young Women in Construction Conference, to name a few.

There were various Try-a-Trade® and Technology activities set up by private and public companies and government organizations during the competition. These activities provided students and the public with hands-on experience and created awareness of skilled trade careers in local, regional, and national workforces. Thousands of students from across the province arrived in busloads during the two-day competition.

Our local Defence Team presented an impressive array of activities that highlighted some of the amazing skilled trades careers, both military and civilian, that support CAF operations at home and abroad. Boatswains offered lessons on rigging, allowing guests to try a knot; FDU (A)’s display saw eager students pick up an item on the floor using the Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot; 77 Line Regiment explained how to fuse fibre optic cable using a fusion splicer; civilian members from FMF Cape Scott made personalized key chains with the Engravograph machine; and Real Property Operations Section (Halifax) set up a scaffolding area so those in attendance could climb to oversee the entire show.

Recruiting staff from CFRC Atlantic eagerly greeted visitors to answer questions and offer opportunities to experience the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) though virtual reality.

“The CAF is working hard to be seen as an employer of choice for all Canadians. Promoting the CAF and DND at events like the Skills Canada National Competition allows us to showcase the numerous opportunities for trades within our organization,” explains LCol James Falldien, Commanding Officer CFRC (Atlantic).

Students and members of the public also learned about some of the civilian skilled trades careers available with DND. In Halifax, for example, FMF Cape Scott employs a predominantly civilian workforce of more than 1200 people who provide engineering and maintenance services to the Royal Canadian Navy’s East Coast Fleet. There are 16 trades occupations at Cape Scott, 12 of which are recognized by the Provincial Apprenticeship Program.

“The highly skilled civilian tradespeople in FMF Cape Scott are extremely valued within the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Armed Forces,” explains Capt(N) David Benoit, FMF Cape Scott’s Commanding Officer.

“Not only are they the largest group of employees, who help deliver operational combat capability at sea, but they are also the heart and continuity in the organization as our technical sailors get posted in and out every few years.”

Many thanks to all local Defence organizations and individuals who contributed to the success of our SCNC 2019 involvement. Bravo Zulu to all SCNC 2019 competitors on a job well done and congratulations to the organizers, volunteers and all others involved in this incredible event!





Mojave
Mojave
Registered User

Posts : 286
Join date : 2019-02-06

Back to top Go down

Lookout - Page 2 Empty Re: Lookout

Post by Masefield Mon 08 Jul 2019, 4:28 pm

Mission complete for Canada at Warrior Games

By Lookout on Jul 08, 2019

Lookout - Page 2 WarriorJonStewart_3-900x600
Comedian and former talk show host Jon Stewart (centre, top row) poses for a group photo with Team Canada athletes during the Warrior Games in Tampa, Fla. Photo credit: Soldier On



Peter Mallett, Staff Writer ~

Veterans and currently serving members from Victoria played a vital part in Team Canada’s inspirational performance at the Warrior Games in Tampa, Florida.

This year’s annual multi-sport competition for ill or injured serving military and veterans was held June 21 to 30.

Team Canada’s delegation was organized by the Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group’s Soldier On program and was comprised of 36 athletes competing in 13 sports: archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track, field, wheelchair basketball, indoor rowing, powerlifting, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair tennis, and golf. Canadians were among 300 athletes from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Denmark, and the Netherlands who competed at this year’s games.

Canada won 21 medals – 10 gold, five silver and six bronze.

Master Corporal (Retired) Frieda Van Putten of Victoria won a silver medal in women’s cycling time trials, and gold in the women’s swimming relay. Captain (Retired) Jennifer Sizer, also from Victoria, captured bronze in women’s powerlifting.

Canada’s strong medal showing was buoyed by Master Seaman Laura Livesey of Yellowknife who won two gold medals in 100-metre freestyle swimming and the 50-metre backstroke, and two silver medals in 50-metre freestyle and 50-metre breaststroke.

Leading Seaman Desi Cozier, who works at Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton’s weapons engineering shop, competed in rowing, wheelchair rugby, shooting, and discus and shotput in the track and field competition.

LS Cozier had previously enjoyed playing recreational soccer, cricket, and beach volleyball before suffering multiple injuries. He is currently recovering from a laundry list of sports injuries dating back to 2014 including a broken tibia and fibula, broken finger and tear of the medial collateral ligament (MCL). He said the Warrior Games helped him overcome side-effects of his physical injuries that include depression and anxiety, largely created by not being able to participate in the sports he loves.

“Participating in the Warrior Games was an awesome confidence boost for me, and everyone involved. The big highlight was seeing the healing take place in team members right before my eyes.”

His teammate, Lieutenant (Navy) Christina Seed, a naval reservist currently posted to the CAF Transition Group, agrees the Games change lives.

In 2016, she suffered permanent brain and inner ear injuries during a slip and fall during a deployment that severely affected her balance and basic motor skills. Participating in the Games and pre-event training has gotten her out of the house.

“Getting ready for the Games gave me a new energy, challenge and sense of accomplishment,” said Lt(N) Seed. “There were several inspiring moments and seeing other athletes with missing limbs and body parts out there competing really made me believe I can do this too.”

Enhancing their experience was the opening and closing ceremonies where the Canadian athletes marched out under the Canadian flag to a cheering crowd. They also got to meet the Warrior Games Ambassador, celebrity talk show host and comedian Jon Stewart.

“You could clearly see his care and passion for us when he was thanking participants,” said LS Cozier. “I said thank you to him for everything that he is doing for the Warrior Games and he said ‘No, thank you for what you guys are doing.’”

Organized by the United States Department of National Defense, the Warrior Games was established in 2010 and were the inspiration for His Royal Highness Prince Harry to create the Invictus Games. For full results and information about the Warrior Games visit their website www.dodwarriorgames.com.





Masefield
Masefield
Benefits Coordinator

Posts : 234
Join date : 2018-03-28

Back to top Go down

Lookout - Page 2 Empty Re: Lookout

Post by Enforcer Tue 16 Jul 2019, 6:08 pm

Results of HMCS Chicoutimi Health Surveillance Study

By Lookout on Jul 16, 2019

Lookout - Page 2 7-900x600

DND ~

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and Canadian Forces Health Services Group have finalized the first phase of a health study designed to systematically document and describe the health effects associated with crew members’ exposure to the October 2004 fire on board HMCS Chicoutimi.

The fire happened during the submarine’s transatlantic voyage from Scotland to Canada, and resulted in a number of casualties and the death of Lieutenant (Navy) Chris Saunders.

The health study followed 250 participants, including 56 crewmembers, 42 members of the Care and Custody Team who looked after the submarine following its return to Faslane, Scotland, and 152 randomly selected submariners (acting as a control group).

Stage one of the study analysed the health of participants in the five years preceding the fire and the five years following the fire.

The results of the health study were shared with the former members of HMCS Chicoutimi and the Care and Custody Team at a Town Hall on July 11 at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax. Following the Town Hall, results of the study were then released to the public. The results presented were not individual medical states (no new personal information was presented to individual sailors), but were instead an overview of the cohort’s general health, which has been compiled to help individual sailors to contextualize their own health, as well as to enable the best possible Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)/Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) support to those who experienced the fire.

“As the mental and physical well-being of our sailors and the care of our people is our first priority, we appreciate the significance of the study’s findings, and the importance of maintaining a dialogue with and continuing to monitor the health of everyone who was exposed to the fire,” said Vice-Admiral Art McDonald, Commander of the RCN, while leading the Town Hall.

Comprehensive and enhanced medical and mental health care received

Immediately following the fire and over the subsequent months, crewmembers received comprehensive and enhanced medical and mental health care. Despite this care, concerns have lingered with respect to long-term health impacts stemming from exposure to carcinogens or related to respiratory and mental health issues.

Naturally, these issues were among those included in the Town Hall discussion. It was noted by participating VAC staff that applications from former HMCS Chicoutimi crew members for disability claims specific to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression and asthma – all diagnoses of elevated risk of occurrence for the former boat crew according to the results briefed – have been assessed favourably to date by VAC.

The Canadian Armed Forces and VAC have new resources available for monitoring crewmembers’ health and for providing other forms of support. During the Town Hall event, VAC representatives were on site to provide crewmembers with details of these resources and to answer their questions.

Sharing of results delayed

The RCN apologized at the Town Hall for a delay in sharing the results of the study; the first draft was completed in 2015, but was not finalized until January 2019.

Apologizing, VAdm McDonald said, “For this delay, for which I can offer no explanation that is acceptable to the ex-crew or to me, and for our failure to continue communicating with the ex-crew during the intervening period, I offer my unreserved apology to the ex-crew and their families – appreciating that we owe them better and we are committing to do exactly that!”

According to VAC, delay in providing the health study findings has not adversely affected any claim submissions.

Options for next phase discussed

A key point of discussion at the Town Hall revolved around the way-ahead for continued, long-term monitoring of ex-crew health, as well as accompanying dialogue.

The results of the health study were shared, and options for the next phase of the study were discussed at the Town Hall.

According to VAdm McDonald, the RCN is “committed to improving our communication, and to continuing to monitor the former Chicoutimi crew’s health and well-being in a way that suits the ex-sailors’ needs.”

Following consultation with the former crew, a decision on the way-ahead will be signalled later this summer.

A defining event in Canadian naval history

The events aboard Chicoutimi on Oct. 5, 2004, during which the sub’s crew saved their boat and fought valiantly for each other, have proven themselves to be a defining moment for the Canadian submarine service, and, indeed, the navy as a whole.

“The RCN,” according to VAdm McDonald, “is stronger as a result – both in terms of how we care for and support our people as well as in form of the capability we put to sea.”

As one of Canada’s best employers, as recognized by Forbes in 2019, the RCN now has a fleet of accomplished and capable submariners and submarines. Recent work includes simultaneous international deployments in 2018 that saw Chicoutimi deployed on a record-breaking 197-day Asia-Pacific deployment, totaling 240 days at sea in the calendar year. HMCS Windsor was likewise conducting a Mediterranean and Euro-Atlantic deployment of more than four months. Through these types of contributions, submarines are a vital pillar of the RCN’s Strong, Secure, Engaged employments.





Enforcer
Enforcer
Registered User

Posts : 358
Join date : 2018-04-15

Back to top Go down

Lookout - Page 2 Empty Re: Lookout

Post by Stanleyz Thu 18 Jul 2019, 8:42 am

Victoria author pens Wren romance story

By Lookout on Jul 17, 2019

Lookout - Page 2 LilianHarperPhibbsBWHiRes2-900x676
Lilian Harper Phibbs today and in 1945 at age 18.



Peter Mallett Staff Writer ~

Lilian Harper Phibbs, a former member of the British Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS), has published her first book at age 93, and is donating proceeds from sales to benefit other military veterans.

Memory Lane, A Love Story is an account of her romance in war-ravaged Britain during the Second World War. Harper Phibbs met the love of her life Murray on a packed dance floor on the eve of Victory Europe day. He was a member of the Canadian Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve, seconded as radar officer to HMS Trafalgar.

The story is set in Britain during the final months of the war before Germany’s surrender. The narrative is structured around their personal diary entries and letters to each other.

She began her writing project three years ago following the death of her husband for family history purposes and, in the process, it turned out to be therapeutic.

The backdrop to the story is an embattled country enduring years of food rationing, nightly blackouts, deadly German air bombardments, and uncertainty of the war’s result – who would be the victor?

Harper Phibbs opens a pathway to the past for the reader through vivid descriptions and details of her experiences, like the dormitory she shared with 30 women that came with strict rules, sparse amenities, and that overarching fear war brings about.

Despite the stress of war, true love would blossom. The romance was ignited May 7, 1945, when they glimpsed each other on a crowded dance floor, and he made quick strides to ask her to dance.

Woven between the growing relationship is the historical context of the time: the work of a Wren and a Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve sailor, the politics, and the aftermath of war.

The larger-sized paperback also includes several war-time photos of the two and a collection of hand-drawn illustrations and the cover art by their daughter Christine Phibbs-Barr, a local Victoria artist.

After the war, the couple married and Lilian came to Canada as a war bride. Murray was employed at the National Research Council and while there, it was made possible to finish his education at Laval University.

Their love continued to flourish over 70 years until the day of Murray’s death in 2016.

Harper Phibbs decided to share their story to celebrate their romance and let others know love is possible even in the most desperate of times.

“I feel there is an intangible link between us. It was meant to be because there were so many coincidences that brought us together despite the terrible tragedy of wartime,” she said.

Copies of Memory Lane are available in Victoria at Bolen Books, Tanners Books in Sidney, The Veterans Lodge at Broadmead and Amazon.com. Another printing of the book is also being undertaken in Britain, with sales being organized by the Association of Wrens.







Stanleyz
Stanleyz
Registered User

Posts : 333
Join date : 2018-02-04

Back to top Go down

Lookout - Page 2 Empty Re: Lookout

Post by Gridlock Thu 18 Jul 2019, 6:18 pm

HMCS Winnipeg brings family on board

By Lookout on Jul 18, 2019



Lookout - Page 2 DSC_3167-900x676
Family and friends enjoy manoeuvres on board HMCS Winnipeg during the family day sail.



SLt Wilson Ho, HMCS Winnipeg ~

With the sun shining and clear skies, HMCS Winnipeg welcomed over 121 friends and family to come aboard June 29 for a first-hand experience of what their loved ones do day-to-day at sea. The family and friends’ day sail was in conjunction with Winnipeg’s port visit in North Vancouver as part of the Canada Day celebrations. The day’s events were highlighted by a manoeuvring demonstration in Constance Bank, tours of the ship, and displays and demonstrations from the ship’s boarding party, dive, and firefighting teams.

Crew and guests took full advantage of the beautiful weather with a flight deck barbecue before making final preparations to enter Vancouver Harbour. At the end of the sail Commander Mike Stefanson, Commanding Officer, had a few words for the departing guests.

“Thank you for coming out and sailing with us today, and letting the sailors show you our home. I would also like to thank you for showing your commitment and continued support to the ship and the crew.”

Canada Day

In celebration of Canada Day HMCS Winnipeg was open to tours in North Vancouver. Five thousand visitors were shown the upper decks and bridge of the ship. Additionally, members of Winnipeg supported the Canadian Forces Exhibit at Canada Place in Vancouver. Thousands of guests lined up for an interactive tour of the various capabilities of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, including demonstrations by the Winnipeg Naval Boarding Team.

In the evening, Winnipeg held a Canada Day reception hosted by the ship’s Commanding Officer, Commander Mike Stefanson. Guests included the Minister of National Defence, Harjit Sajjan; Commander Canadian Fleet Pacific, Cmdre Angus Topshee; Honorary Captains (Navy) Anita Huberman, Queenie Choo, and Tung Chan; and local leaders. Military members from units around Vancouver including the B.C. Regiment, Seaforth Highlanders, 15 Field Regiment, 7 Sea Cadet Corps, 13 Army Cadet Corps, and the 22 Air Cadet Squadron were also in attendance.

The reception was capped off with the Vancouver Harbour fireworks show.



Gridlock
Gridlock
Registered User

Posts : 242
Join date : 2018-12-30

Back to top Go down

Lookout - Page 2 Empty Re: Lookout

Post by Ironman Tue 23 Jul 2019, 3:48 pm

City of Victoria hails Warrior Games Athletes

By Lookout on Jul 23, 2019

Lookout - Page 2 DSC_0208-900x676
City of Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps presents PO2 Lisa Nilsson, LS Desi Cozier and Capt (Retired) Jennifer Sizer with Letters of Appreciation prior to a ceremony at Victoria City Hall, July 15.



Peter Mallett, Staff Writer ~

Four Victoria-based athletes from Canada’s 2019 Warrior Games team were presented Letters of Appreciation by Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps.

Leading Seaman Desi Cozier, Petty Officer Second Class Lisa Nilsson, and Captain (Retired) Jennifer Sizer were the guests of honour in the July 15 ceremony at Victoria City Hall. During the ceremony, the athletes also accepted a Letter of Appreciation on behalf of their teammate, Master Corporal (Retired) Frieda Van Putten, who was unable to attend.

They were among the 36 ill and injured veterans and currently serving military who represented Team Canada at the United States’ Department of Defense Warrior Games, June 21 to 30 in Tampa, Fla.

Mayor Helps congratulated the participants for their service to Canada’s military and also for their determination to compete at the games despite their physical or mental injuries.

“That is so powerful, and I think the three of you are role models for others serving, those considering serving, and to show you can still be injured and still be a warrior,” said Helps prior to presenting the framed certificates.

The Warrior Games were established in 2010 and were the inspiration for His Royal Highness Prince Harry to create the Invictus Games. Approximately 300 veterans and armed forces members from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Denmark, and the Netherlands competed in this year’s Warrior Games.

Capt(Ret’d) Sizer was one of two Canadians who participated in the Ultimate Warrior Category at the Games, competing in eight events and capturing a bronze medal in women’s power lifting. Capt (Ret’d) Sizer, a former logistics officer, served more than 14 years in the Canadian Armed Forces but released in 2015 due to mental and physical injuries. She and her teammates said they greatly appreciated the show of support from Mayor Helps and the City of Victoria.

“It was fantastic to be recognized,” she said. “Recognition such as this helps promote this program for future Warrior Games athletes, enabling others to take advantage of it, which is very important.”

Canada’s 2019 team won 21 medals: 10 gold, five silver and six bronze. But most of the Games’ participants emphasize the participatory and healing aspects of the Games as far more important than topping the podium.

PO2 Nilsson, who suffers from permanent neck, shoulder, and spine injuries, participated in power lifting, wheelchair basketball, and archery. She was unable to compete in the women`s swimming relay. This was due to an accident on June 26, which aggravated her injuries, requiring admittance to hospital for six days. She described receiving recognition from Mayor Helps and her entire Games’ experience as “truly gratifying and humbling.”

She says the experience of getting to meet other “incredible” athletes during the games meant more to her than any medal. One competitor who had lost both of his legs was particularly inspiring, she said, and he fully backed up her personal belief that “being broken is not the end but a new beginning and that’s what it is all about.”

“This gentleman had spirit, hope, and a purpose, and that’s the feeling these games give you,” said PO2 Nilsson. “Because many of us have been lost in our own lives and our own heads, these games give us hope and purpose, making things better and giving us something to look forward to.”

PO2 Nilsson, a sonar operator, is currently posted to the Esquimalt branch of the Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group. The newly created formation delivers casualty support and transition services to Canadian Armed Forces members and their families, including the Soldier On program. The participation of Team Canada in the Warrior Games, as well as the Invictus Games, is made possible through the Soldier On program. The program also organizes numerous regional sports camps throughout the year.

Transition Centre Esquimalt Regional Unit Chief, Chief Petty Officer Second Class Matthew Goodwin was also in attendance at the Mayor’s office. He assisted in Team Canada’s training camp in Victoria last March. He didn’t travel to Tampa for the Games but says he closely tracked the progress of PO2 Nilsson and other athletes on the Games’ website and via the Soldier On Facebook account.

“It was very important for me to be here today to show my support for Lisa and our other athletes,” said CPO2 Goodwin. “It was awesome following the games and getting inside information by chatting with Nilsson every day.”





Ironman
Ironman
Registered User

Posts : 335
Join date : 2018-02-25

Back to top Go down

Lookout - Page 2 Empty Re: Lookout

Post by Ironman Tue 23 Jul 2019, 4:47 pm

Raven recruit profile: OS Reed Eady

By Lookout on Jul 23, 2019

Lookout - Page 2 DSC_3514-900x676


A/SLt Michelle Scott, MARPAC Public Affairs ~

The taste of salty air and the ocean landscape vista are one of many firsts for OS Reed Eady.

The young man is in Victoria this summer as one of 42 Raven recruits on a six-week basic training program designed for Indigenous youth.

While he’s very familiar with the freshwater lakes and rivers of Jasper, Alberta, having moonlighted as a lifeguard, paddleboard instructor and white-water kayaker, it was his first time seeing the ocean.

Despite having a grandfather and great-uncle in the navy, OS Eady had never considered a career in the military until a friend suggested it.

“He asked me if I’d ever considered joining the navy and said he thought I’d be really good at it.”

From there he applied for the Canadian Forces Aboriginal Entry Program to see if the military was indeed for him. He attended the three-week introductory Indigenous program in Québec in December, and it was there he learned about Raven. It was the perfect response to his questions about a career in the navy and opportunity to further explore his Métis culture.

Raven began on July 4 and since the start it has been a jam-packed program for the recruits.

The course started with an intense three-day Culture Camp, which took place at Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges in Nanoose Bay, B.C. The camp taught and integrated different cultural components to bind the students together through shared experiences. It was during a sweat at culture camp that OS Eady had his favourite moment on the course thus far.

“Being taught by an elder to build a sweat lodge and sharing it with people I was just getting to know, it was a really intense moment for me. It was something I was missing in my life back home.”

While the Métis culture isn’t an established part of his life back in Jasper, he feels it in the way his family lives. They hunt and fish, and make preserves and bannock, and live off the land as much as possible.

It was a bit of a shock when he arrived at Work Point, he says.

“Military life is fairly different. There are a lot of short timings. You’ve got to be running around a lot and you’ve got to be sure you’re always attentive and keeping track of things. There’s always a good shot of adrenaline when there’s a group of people yelling at you.”

After Raven, OS Eady is moving to Ladysmith to attend Vancouver Island University where he plans to pursue a degree in biology. He hopes to join the Naval Reserves as either a boatswain or port inspection diver.

In the meantime, his focus is on the remaining four weeks of Raven and the milestones ahead.

“I’m nervous about looking good on parade day for my family. But I’m really enjoying Raven and being able to learn about the navy. It’s been a lot of work so far, but I’m super excited going forward.”

To follow OS Eady’s journey visit Maritime Forces Pacific’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/maritime.forces.pacific for video and images and all things Raven.





Ironman
Ironman
Registered User

Posts : 335
Join date : 2018-02-25

Back to top Go down

Lookout - Page 2 Empty Re: Lookout

Post by Sandman Sat 27 Jul 2019, 1:01 pm

New CAF parental leave without pay policy

By Lookout on Jul 27, 2019

Lookout - Page 2 Newborn-900x600


Courtesy the Maple Leaf ~

Canadian Armed Forces members may now request a new type of leave to take advantage of changes to the Employment Insurance (EI) parental benefits.

In March 2019, EI benefits changed to allow parents to share either 40 weeks of standard parental benefits or 69 weeks of extended parental benefits.

The new leave without pay and allowances (LWOP) for personal reasons for parental purposes allows members of the Regular Force and Reserve Force members on Class B or C periods of service, who live outside Quebec, to benefit from the EI changes more fully.

Reserve Force members on Class A Reserve service need to request an exemption from duty and training for personal reasons to get the time off; there is no allowance associated with this leave.

Because the Province of Quebec administers its own Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP), Canadian Armed Forces members who are residents of Quebec are not eligible for maternity or parental benefits, including the extended benefits, offered through the Employment Insurance program.

EI and QPIP maternity benefits, which are separate from parental benefits and are intended for recovery from childbirth, are still up to 15 or 18 weeks, respectively.

Maternity and parental benefits to top up salaries to 93 per cent of pay and eligible allowances remain at a combined maximum of 364 days. During the additional weeks, Canadian Armed Forces members who live outside of Quebec can receive EI benefits of 33 per cent of their salaries to a maximum amount set by the Government of Canada each year, but not an additional top-up to their salaries.

Frequently Asked Questions – parental benefits for CAF members

Q1. What types of benefits and leave are available for Canadian Armed Forces members who are parents of newborns or newly adopted children?

A1. The Canadian Armed Forces provides maternity and parental leave for Regular Force members and Reserve Force members on Class B or Class C periods of Reserve service. Class A Reserve Force members receive Exemption from Duty and Training (ED&T) for maternity or parental purposes. The Canadian Armed Forces provides an allowance that will top up EI maternity and parental benefits, or QPIP benefits in Quebec, to 93 percent of a member’s regular pay and eligible allowances, for up to 364 days total benefits for members on parental or maternity leave, or ED&T for maternity or parental purposes.

Q2. What is the difference between maternity and parental leave and allowances?

A2. Maternity leave and allowance is an entitlement for members (including surrogates) who are pregnant for at least 19 weeks, to recover from childbirth. Parental leave and allowance is an entitlement for biological, adoptive, or legally-recognized parents to bond with and care for their newborn or newly adopted child.

Q3. Now that federal EI parental benefits can be received over a longer period of time – up to an additional 26 weeks – what is the Canadian Armed Forces offering its members?

A3. As of June 24, 2019, Canadian Armed Forces members who are parents may request additional time off. This is done through leave without pay and allowances (LWOP) for personal reasons for parental purposes, for up to 61 weeks of leave in total. In addition to parental leave, members who are pregnant for at least 19 weeks are entitled to up to 18 weeks of maternity leave and benefits.

During the additional weeks of leave, members who live outside of Quebec can receive EI benefits but will not get the additional top-up to their salaries. It should be noted that the EI benefit for the additional weeks is 33 percent of a member’s salary, to a maximum amount set by the Government of Canada. For 2019, the maximum was set at $337 per week. For more details on EI maternity and parental benefits offered by the Government of Canada, visit the EI maternity and parental benefits web page: www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-maternity-parental/benefit-amount.html

Q4. How does this affect Canadian Armed Forces members living in Quebec?

A4. All Regular Force members and reservists on Class B or C periods of service can request this new type parental leave without pay and allowances. However, residents of Quebec cannot access the extended federal EI benefits. Because the Province of Quebec administers its own Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP), its residents do not receive benefits through the federal Employment Insurance program. Canadian Armed Forces members residing in Quebec are not eligible for the extended parental benefits as the QPIP has not made amendments to an Act Respecting Parental Insurance. For more information on the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP) benefits offered by the Province of Quebec, visit the QPIP web page: www.rqap.gouv.qc.ca/en/home

Q5. What effect does taking this new leave without pay and allowances (LWOP) for personal reasons for parental purposes have on a member’s pension benefits?

A5. These new and extended leave provisions for parental purposes will affect pensions. Members should contact the Government of Canada Pension Centre at 1-800-267-0325 to find out how the changes will affect individual pension plan entitlements. The Canadian Forces Superannuation Act (CFSA), which governs Canadian Armed Forces pensions, has not changed. Members should note that the total time they can use LWOP for pension purposes under the Income Tax Act rules remains five years, plus up to an additional three years for periods of parenting.

Q6. What effect will it have on other benefits?

A6. This new leave without pay and allowances provision for parents will affect calculations for annual leave, Canadian Forces Decoration (CD), promotion, pay incentives, and obligatory service. Members should contact their Orderly Rooms for more information prior to deciding to take any type of leave without pay.

www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-maternity-parental/benefit-amount.html





Sandman
Sandman
Registered User

Posts : 334
Join date : 2017-11-04

Back to top Go down

Lookout - Page 2 Empty Re: Lookout

Post by Hunter Fri 02 Aug 2019, 3:26 pm

Missie to the rescue

By Lookout on Aug 02, 2019

Lookout - Page 2 Photo-1LF02-2019-0071-001
Stephen Holton, Deputy Information Systems Security Officer for the Canadian Army, with his service dog Missie at Canadian Army Headquarters. Photo by Jay Rankin, Directorate of Army Public Affairs


Lynn Capuano, Army Public Affairs ~

A dog whose ancestors protected Roman soldiers on the battlefield now keeps watch over a retired Canadian Army soldier.

Stephen Holton, Deputy Information Systems Security Officer for the army, began bringing Missie, his seven-month-old service dog, with him to work at the Canadian Army Headquarters in Ottawa in May 2019.

Missie, a black-and-white Italian Mastiff and Great Dane cross, wears the Army Headquarters patch on her service vest. She is a sixth-generation service dog bred by a long-time friend of Holton, Kim Callaghan of Edmonton, Alberta, who breeds the animals for Veterans, first responders, and others.

Missie’s full name is Missile because of her rapid entrance into the world in December 2018. She was the first-born of a litter of seven puppies, all of whom are now in training to be service dogs.

Holton’s health issues, which are not a result of his service, are largely under control. He suffers from several complications of his diabetes, coupled with a non-epileptic seizure disorder caused by a stroke. He has been seizure-free for two years, and Missie’s focus is primarily on the diabetes aspect of support.

Holton served 12 years with the army and has been a civilian for about 22 years. He started out in the Army Reserve infantry with the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment in Belleville, Ontario, and later became an Infantry Officer. After six years, he transferred to the Regular Force in the Communications and Engineering Branch and then served as a captain in the Signal Corps. He deployed on several operations in Canada during his military career.

He obtained Missie through Paws for Veterans; an organization based out of the Royal Canadian Legion’s Saskatchewan Command in Regina. They have supported 25 service dog teams since 2014, and periodically follow up to ensure ongoing training is taking place.

Some service dogs are trained by a third party and are then provided to their new owner, but this can cost as much as $25,000 per dog.

Holton is training Missie himself, with the help of professional dog trainer Brittany Toth of Lethbridge, Alberta, to recognize triggers, including scents, which will alert the dog that his blood sugar levels have dropped too far or that he is about to have a seizure.

Taking on the training of Missie himself means lower cost, and a more closely-knit bond with her.

Missie’s size and heritage

Although Missie is already as big as a Labrador Retriever, she still has a lot of growing to do. This giant puppy is one quarter Great Dane and three-quarters Italian Mastiff, with the potential to reach 52 to 58 kilograms (115 to130 pounds) and stand 86 centimetres (34 inches) high when fully grown.

Why choose such a big dog?

“If I ever got disoriented or fell down, I need a big enough dog that if I’m in danger, she could drag me to safety,” said Holton.

Known for their friendly yet protective nature, mastiffs are an ancient breed, according to Callaghan. Mastiffs are still used as family companions and guard dogs, although their more distant origins included protecting Roman soldiers in battle.

Great Danes, also an ancient breed, are loyal and gentle with their people, despite their heritage as fast and powerful boar-hunting dogs. In a time before firearms, they were able to hold the boar down for their masters to kill.

Training to take up to three years

Missie is in her basic obedience and socialization phase, which will last about three months. Some of this training is geared to ­desensitize her to new situations such as loud traffic, buses, busy sidewalks, rooms full of people and elevator rides.

Members of the public should not speak to, pet or otherwise distract a service dog while it’s on duty without asking the handler first, as she must not try to seek out attention while working. They must learn to only respond to commands from their handlers.

Holton expects Missie will be trained as a basic service dog in a year’s time, but her specialty training for diabetes and seizure detection will take two to three years.

“For the diabetes training, what I have to do is to give her samples of swabs from my mouth with various sugar levels so she will react the way I want her to depending on if I’m high or low. As you can imagine it will take quite a bit of effort to get her to smell these samples and then attribute them to me.

“I have some very deep lows that come on hard and fast and unexpectedly. The most dangerous ones can be in the middle of the night. I go from a deep sleep to suddenly feeling as if I have just run a marathon: it is terrifying and disorienting. I can’t even talk when I wake up like that and I must desperately try and feed myself while shaking and having tunnel vision. Missie will wake me up before that happens.”

Advice to those needing a service dog

Holton tried two or three other times to find a service dog without success.

“The first step to getting a service dog is to be sanctioned by a medical professional, and that could be anyone from a psychologist to a general practitioner to an endocrinologist, like in my case,” he said. “You also would have to find someone who train dogs to assess whether or not you have the capacity to do the ­training with them or not, and for care and management. If you’ve never cared for a dog before, it can come as a shock. And to train them as a service dog, it’s a lot more effort.”





Hunter
Hunter
Registered User

Posts : 187
Join date : 2018-02-22

Back to top Go down

Lookout - Page 2 Empty Re: Lookout

Post by Phrampton Tue 06 Aug 2019, 5:21 pm

Artist captures spirit of HMCS Calgary

By Lookout on Aug 06, 2019

Lookout - Page 2 SonjaRickwoodSigning
Artist Derek Rickwood signs a print of his HMCS Calgary painting at the ship’s Cowboy Up fundraiser on May 11. He is joined by Lt(N) Sonja Maul-Wilson (left) of Canadian Fleet Pacific and Elida Ninami.



Peter Mallett, Staff Writer ~

Nanaimo-based artist Derek Rickwood has a strong attachment to his first commissioned painting for the Canadian Armed Forces.

When Rickwood began painting a rendering of HMCS Calgary in July 2018, he says the project was inspirational, but also tinged with sadness.

With every brush stroke he thought of his father, Warrant Officer (Retired) Ralph ‘Randy’ Rickwood who died in 2008.

“Painting this meant a lot to me because of my father and his own military service,” said Rickwood. “It wasn’t any ordinary commissioning to have worked on because this one involved an organization my father devoted his life to.”

His dad wasn’t only a career soldier, he was also a talented artist who passed his love of painting to his son.

Since 1986, Rickwood, 60, has done many commissioned paintings. The Calgary commissioned work was unveiled at Calgary’s Cowboy Up event in May to former Commanding Officer, Commander Blair Saltel. The 16” x 24” oil on canvas was a gift for him ahead of his June 3 Change of Command Ceremony. The painting will be hung in the cabin of current Calgary skipper, Commander Jonathan Kouwenberg.

“This painting to me represents everyone who has served in Calgary over the years and the community it represents,” said Cdr Saltel. “This likeness of a modernized frigate as a work of art, made by hand, really represents the reverence for tradition and the necessity for technical skills a modern navy requires for success. People connected with the ship, either past or present crew, can look at something that is aesthetically pleasing, but also take solace that it is their ship on the wall being depicted and celebrated.”

In the painting, Calgary is portrayed sailing past Fisgard Lighthouse in Esquimalt Harbour. Rickwood used a mixture of oils consisting of Burnt Sienna, orange and yellows to create the impact of a clear sky at dawn.

Before beginning his project, he scoured through dozens of photographs of Calgary to create its likeness. He painstakingly researched the ship’s on-deck equipment to ensure authenticity, paying special attention to detail, including the impact of Calgary’s mid-life refit in 2012, which he says changed its silhouette.

He agreed to do the commissioning at a reduced rate when he was approached by Lt(N) Sonja Maul-Wilson, a representative from Maritime Forces Pacific. He also provided at half price the reprinting of 100 smaller-sized prints and 10 art quality bamboo prints to sell in Calgary’s canteen. Proceeds from the sales will go to a medical facility in the ship’s namesake city, The Foothills Medical Centre Burn Unit.

“This painting represents the enormous potential and drive that our junior leaders have. A capable, resourceful and creative Lieutenant(N) came up with this idea, ran with it, and it not only resulted in something so impressive, but now the navy has a new friend in Derek Rickwood,” said Cdr Saltel. “I hope that Derek will continue to remain connected with the navy family and that he continues to find inspiration, success and notoriety through working with us.”

Rickwood graduated from the University of Victoria with a degree in Fine Arts in 1990. He has been in the quality menswear industry for over 35 years including running a highly successful men’s retail store in downtown Nanaimo for over 11 years, and is currently a wardrobe consultant.

For more information about Rickwood and his work visit his website: www.derekrickwood.com



Lookout - Page 2 HMSCCalgaryVer1-900x600
When Rickwood’s painting of HMCS Calgary





Phrampton
Phrampton
Registered User

Posts : 287
Join date : 2017-11-22

Back to top Go down

Lookout - Page 2 Empty Re: Lookout

Post by Zapper Sat 17 Aug 2019, 1:53 pm

Physio clinic dedicated to helping injured veterans

By Lookout on Aug 17, 2019

Lookout - Page 2 Female-physio


Peter Mallett, Staff Writer ~

A former sailor says a one-of-a-kind physiotherapy clinic now operating on the West Shore has been the perfect medicine for him, and others like him.

Petty Officer Second Class (Retired) Sean Wieler had a 23-year career in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). He served aboard multiple warships in Canada’s navy and was deployed to Bosnia as a member of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry in 1994 and 1995. Then, hip and neck injuries related to a workplace fall ended his military career. He was also diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in 2010.

After battling both mental and physical injuries for several years, he was introduced to Veterans Rehab and Performance in Langford earlier this year. The Rehab and Performance Reactivation Center opened in early 2019. Owned by Victoria’s Integrated Rehab Performance Ltd., the clinic operates out of a studio in a small three-unit plaza on Jacklin Road. Co-owners Steven Inglefield and Tawanda Asher Adaarewa say the clinic is the only facility dedicated exclusively to the recovery of injured veterans and first responders in the Province of British Columbia, and, to their knowledge, all of Canada.

Weiler says he was uncertain Rehab and Performance could free him from the circle of depression and inactivity that had transformed him into a person he barely recognized, but he was enrolled and went through the process.

The Reactivation Program has multiple components including education on the body’s pain system, graded physical activity, graded exposure to manual therapy, trauma-sensitive yoga, and discharge planning assistance. Patients can spend two to five days a week at the clinic for approximately one to two hours a day, with the treatment program lasting between six and 12 weeks. Each program is specifically designed and geared towards an individual’s needs and personal recovery goals.

“Our reactivation program takes a holistic approach and focuses on three main areas: bio, which is straight physiotherapy, psycho, which emphasizes the mental component, and social, how interacting effects quality of life,” explains Inglefield.

Since completing the program, Wieler is a changed man. He now enjoys a more positive and forward-thinking outlook on life. He credits the program for this, which greatly contrasts to how he felt at doctors, clinics, or support centres he visited, which was like a number, he says.

“The small group setting [of the Reactivation Program] has been crucial to my success. Through the camaraderie and interaction with other former soldiers, I quickly realized I am not the only one going through this, which in the end has made a huge difference in my confidence and self-awareness,” said Wieler.

It took Adaarewa and Inglefield two years developing their approach to helping veterans and first responders reclaim their physical health.

“When you are working with a client who has spent 20 or 30 years in the military, for us to be effective we need to put our degrees and history on the sideline and realize we are just two people talking,” said Adaarewa. “We have to realize that we can learn from each other. Once that is recognized, we can get on a journey that leads to healing.”

Because Inglefield and Adaarewa took the time to learn from veterans, and about their special needs, their team can deliver programs that focus only on veterans.

An example of this symbiotic learning approach is PO2 (Retired) Allan Kobayashi. A 21-year Canadian Forces veteran, Kobayashi is a Reactivation Program team member who suffers from PTSD.

Candid about his experience both as an infanteer and marine engineer, Kobayashi wanted to be involved in the program after learning who it is for and what it aims to do. His vocational rehab was in massage therapy and he has been volunteering his services as a bodyworker until he completes his exams, earning his credentials as an RMT.

Both owners say learning about his experience with PTSD, and from other injured veterans, has been key to their understanding of the disorder and how the program can continue to improve to meet veterans’ needs.

There are approximately 7,000 veterans living in the Greater Victoria Area, and many of those men and women have work-related injuries because of the nature of the jobs they did.

For more information about Rehab Performance programs and funding options available visit their website: veteranrehabandperform.com






Zapper
Zapper
Registered User

Posts : 280
Join date : 2018-04-06

Back to top Go down

Lookout - Page 2 Empty Re: Lookout

Post by Wolverine Sat 24 Aug 2019, 5:27 pm

An empowering Chief

By Lookout on Aug 24, 2019



Lookout - Page 2 TJT_8695-900x676
CPO1 Janet Graham-Smith at Albert Head CTC on Vancouver Island. Photo by Captain Peter Fuerbringer, Public Affairs Officer, Albert Head CTC



Captain Peter Fuerbringer, AHCTC Public Affairs Officer ~

CPO1 Janet Graham-Smith is almost embarrassed at the intimation that she’s a trailblazer of sorts, but after an hour listening to her remarkable life’s story, there really isn’t another way to describe her.

Her ability to set big goals and simply stick with it until she succeeds is a character trait that has enabled her to accomplish many firsts throughout her 35-year career in the Canadian Armed Forces.

CPO1 Graham-Smith grew up in Nova Scotia near Canadian Forces Base Greenwood. As a child she would see military people and male army cadets doing interesting things on the base, which at the time were unavailable to her as a girl. The only community programs open to her were Brownies and Girl Guides, which she joined as an outlet for our adventurous spirit.

But in 1975 things changed.

Girls were given the right to take part in the Cadet Program, and in that same year, she joined the local Air Cadet squadron and stepped off into what would lead to an extraordinary life.

“I wanted to join cadets so badly because I knew they got to do really interesting things that weren’t available in other programs,” says CPO1 Graham-Smith, “So as soon as girls were allowed to join, I did, and never looked back.”

She thoroughly enjoyed her cadet career, experiencing leadership, aviation, drill, orienteering and travel to other parts of Canada.

“As a teenager, we got the opportunity to rebuild a glider during the winter and then fly it in the spring. What other 16 year old gets that opportunity? That to me is what made me so excited to go to cadets; experiences that didn’t happen anywhere else for people my age.”

She felt empowered through the program, grabbing on to every opportunity she could. Amongst other accolades, she became the Chief Warrant Officer of her squadron, and received her pilot’s license thanks to the many scholarship opportunities available to cadets in the aviation field.

At 19 years of age, CPO1 Graham-Smith aged out of the program. Not wanting to pursue a traditional education like many of her peers after high school, she decided to join the Canadian Armed Forces in the logistics branch.

“I joined CAF because I felt comfortable in that world,” she says. “I really only meant to join for three years, but I loved the adventure of it so much that I stayed for 35.”

Her career goals evolved and true to her form, she set her sights on the top non-commissioned officer role of Coxswain.

“When I told people that I wanted to become a Coxswain, they told me that it would be impossible considering women weren’t even allowed to go to sea,” says CPO1 Graham-Smith. “But the impossible becomes possible when you just don’t quit, and it was so rewarding when I was first able to deploy out to sea, and then become one of the first female Coxswains on a Canadian warship.”

Despite multiple deployments, missions and service-related accolades, she is humble about these pioneering moments in her life, and genuinely surprised at how her example has affected other women in service.

“I remember this female Leading Seaman who would say ‘Chief, I love looking at you because every time I see you, I see what I can be.’ I think that’s when it sunk in that all those times breaking into the boys club, overcoming obstacles and believing I could, were important not just for me, but for others.”

In 2015, CPO1 Graham-Smith returned to her roots. With a little prodding from a friend who had switched from the Regular Force to serve with the Cadet Program in Victoria, B.C., she transitioned into another phase of her career.

“I really came to terms with what I needed to do following a cadet leadership workshop I had been invited to teach. A female cadet came up to me with wide eyes and said she was amazed because she had never seen a female Chief before. That pretty much made my decision to become a general service NCO in the cadet organization so I could do my part to empower these young people the way I was empowered at their age.”

When asked where she finds her purpose now, she states simply that her focus is to teach cadets to believe in themselves so that when they face their own obstacles in life, they know they can overcome.

As part of a senior leadership team dedicated to making a positive impact for all cadets attending Albert Head Cadet Training Centre this summer, CPO1 Graham-Smith is on track to accomplish this goal as well.

She is working alongside dozens of other CAF officers at Albert Head Cadet Training Centre this summer delivering curriculum in leadership, aviation, fitness, survival and music. She’s just one example of many Canadians who choose to serve youth as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces.





Wolverine
Wolverine
Registered User

Posts : 339
Join date : 2018-05-07

Back to top Go down

Lookout - Page 2 Empty Re: Lookout

Post by Phrampton Tue 27 Aug 2019, 4:28 pm

Ship barbershop gives Jumpstart a boost

By Lookout on Aug 27, 2019

Lookout - Page 2 BarberCheque58-900x676
MS Jeffrey Haines of HMCS Regina presents a cheque for $9,412 to representatives from Canadian Tire’s charity Jumpstart on Aug. 19 in Dockyard. MS Haines raised the money by performing hundreds of haircuts during his ship’s six-and-a-half month deployment.



Peter Mallett, Staff Writer ~

After a lengthy deployment, HMCS Regina sailors disembarking off the ship last week were some of the most well-groomed sailors in the Royal Canadian Navy.

Their expertly cropped crew cuts and neatly trimmed bangs were the work of Master Seaman Jeffrey Haines in his makeshift barbershop ‘Greasy Clippers’.

For the past six-and-a-half months, the 34-year-old Marine Engineering Technician has been the ship’s unofficial coiffeur performing his cuts from a corner of the ship’s Stoker Shop, all in support of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, a national charity dedicated to helping kids overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and play.

While most of the ship’s company were reunited with their loved ones, MS Haines walked down the brow with an oversized cheque for $9,412, which he presented to Katlyn Soanes, Regional Manager, Pacific for Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities.

“Jumpstart is thrilled to accept this generous donation from Master Seaman Haines,” she said. “We are very grateful for his fundraising efforts and for the support of all of our donors coast-to-coast who help get kids of all abilities off the sidelines and into the game.”

Ryan Cane, Senior Manager of Military Recreation and Community Services for Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), also applauded MS Haines for his “wonderful” efforts that will help support the children of military families in Esquimalt. Cane noted that Personnel Support Programs (PSP) has also partnered with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities to provide financial assistance to families with children ages four to 18 in accessing programs and equipment. Last year, $34,000 of support from Jumpstart helped over 450 children from military families

MS Haines tipped his hat to his shipmates for their generosity and called their support “truly amazing.” He says it wasn’t too hard to drum up support for his initiative and he had many repeat customers over the course of the deployment.

“I can’t emphasize enough the importance of sports for children,” said MS Haines who is the father of two children, Emily, 2, and Lucas, 3. “No child should go without access to sports equipment or sports programs because of finances and no parent should have to carry the burden of not being able to give their child the opportunity to play sports.”

For more information about Jumpstart and how to get involved visit their website: https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca.






Phrampton
Phrampton
Registered User

Posts : 287
Join date : 2017-11-22

Back to top Go down

Lookout - Page 2 Empty Re: Lookout

Post by Cypher Tue 03 Sep 2019, 7:21 pm

Don’t miss this military extravaganza!

By Lookout on Sep 03, 2019



Lookout - Page 2 ET10_2018_0460_013-900x600

Peter Mallett, Staff Writer ~

You’ve seen them sailing off the Dallas Road waterfront.

You’ve read about their deployments and successful operations.

Now, in two weeks’ time, you can go inside a Royal Canadian Navy warship, submarine, and training vessel at CFB Esquimalt’s largest outreach event of the year – Defence on the Dock.

This glimpse into the Canadian military takes place at Ogden Point, the downtown cruise ship terminal, on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and it’s free.

Tours are available in HMCS Winnipeg, HMCS Edmonton and Orca-class training vessel Renard 58. Plus, attendees can win a coveted tour of Victoria-class submarine HMCS Chicoutimi. Watch CFB Esquimalt’s Facebook page for your chance to win.

From the air force, the new CH-148 Cyclone helicopter from 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron will perform a search and rescue demonstration in the harbour. From the army, artillery, tanks and weaponry from 39 Service Battalion will be on display, as well as a mobile field hospital tent from the army medical unit 11 Field Ambulance.

The base will showcase its own emergency services with vehicles and interactive displays from their fire and rescue and military police units. Plus, some of the unique support services housed at the base will be on display, showing their work and the many careers opportunities available to civilians.

“Defence on the Dock is about bringing CFB Esquimalt to our community,” said Captain (Navy) Sam Sader, Base Commander. “This event is a great opportunity to strengthen ties with our neighbours while providing a glimpse into life here on the base and showcasing the talent within our Defence Team.”

The Canadian Armed Forces is more than just the tools to do the job. At the heart of the military are its people. This year the Base Commander has added a new element, one that shines a light on the base workforce as regular people with unique talents.

To add an element of fun to the open house, artists, writers, musicians, and dancers, all from the base, will perform in a rotating talent show, including the renowned Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy.

Food trucks and vendors will also be on-site selling food and military-themed items.

There is limited on-site parking, so attendees are encouraged to take public transit or pursue other means of transportation such as cycling or walking to and from Ogden Point. BC Transit will also add extra No. 2 route buses for the event.

For further updates and news about Defence on the Dock follow the CFB Esquimalt Facebook page at: bit.ly/2019dotd





Cypher
Cypher
Registered User

Posts : 336
Join date : 2017-10-13

Back to top Go down

Lookout - Page 2 Empty Re: Lookout

Post by Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Page 2 of 23 Previous  1, 2, 3 ... 12 ... 23  Next

Back to top


 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum