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‘Tis the season for Change of Commands 4 Mission Support Squadron THE COURIER 4 MSS saw a change in leadership with the passing of the sword from LieutenantColonel (LCol) Kirsten Dubreuil to LCol Delaina Brown on 30 July 2020. LCol Dubreil at the ceremony said, “I leave 4 MSS today with so much gratitude and pride in having the opportunity to work with a team of such professionals during my tenure as your Commanding Officer. Chaque jour a apporté une opportunité d’apprentissage et je sais que je n’ai fait qu’effleurer la surface en comprenant les subtilités de toutes les sections de la 4e escadron de soutien de mission. What is accomplished across the Squadron each day is incredible. As I’ve told you all before, you are talented professionals and it was a true privilege to be your Commanding Officer.” Incoming Commanding Officer (CO), LCol Delaina Brown, enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) as a Supply Technician in January 2002 and was posted to Gagetown and Kingston before taking her commission in 2005, becoming an Air Logistics Officer with a specialty in Supply. LCol Brown’s military career took her to many places such as postings to 14 Wing Greenwood, Edmonton, Ottawa and 22 Wing North Bay. She also has been deployed to Kuwait and Afghanistan. LCol Brown has a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and is a graduate of the Joint Command and Staff Programme.
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Outgoing 4 Mission Support Squadron (4 MSS) Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Kirsten Dubreuil departs the 4 MSS Change of Command Ceremony in a fire truck on July 30, 2020 at Medley Terminal, 4 Wing, Cold Lake, Alberta.
LS Erica Seymour, 4 Wing Imaging
Incoming 4 Mission Support Squadron (4 MSS) Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Delaina Brown (right) salutes 4 Wing Commander, Colonel Dave Moar during the 4 MSS Change of Command Ceremony on July 30, 2020 at Medley Terminal, 4 Wing, Cold Lake, Alberta.
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1 Air Maintenance Squadron On 28 July 2020, Maintenance Officer we said farewell to at 1 AMS, and then L i e u t e n a n t - C o l o n e l transferred to 409 (LCol) Jonathan Pilon as Tactical Fighter Squadron the Commanding Officer as the Squadron (CO) to 1 AMS and Aircraft Maintenance welcomed LCol Philippe Engineering Officer for Gibeau as the new CO. three years. Lieutenant-Colonel Other postings Philippe Gibeau joined throughout his career the Canadian Forces have included Mirabel, in 1998 and received 3 Wing Bagotville, a bachelor’s degree in Ottawa and completion electrical engineering of his master’s degree from the Royal Military in Aviation Management College of Canada in with the University Kingston, in 2003. of New South Wales, LCol Gibeau is no Australia. He has also stranger to Cold Lake, had opportunities to having served here deploy to Afghanistan in 2011 as an Aircraft and Kuwait.
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LCol Pilon remarked at the ceremony, “I will say, this was a very rewarding tour, and also very challenging. There were many things that kept me up at night, but worrying that 1 AMS wasn’t going to deliver on this mission was never one of them. Despite the many challenges, whether it’s not having enough parts, equipment, personnel, adequate infrastructure; the Knights of 1 AMS have continuously met and often exceeded their Avr Brock Curtis, 4 Wing Imaging mandate, and of that I am the most proud of.” Pilon Outgoing 1 Air Maintenance Squadron (1 AMS) Commanding Officer (CO), will continue to support Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Johnathan Pilon (left), 4 Wing Commander, the Fighter Fleet in his Colonel David Moar and Incoming 1 AMS CO, LCol Philippe Gibeau next posting, taking over (right), sign the Change of Command certificate at the 1 AMS Change of as the CF188 Weapon Command Parade taken in 1 Hangar on July 28, 2020 at 4 Wing, Cold Lake, Alberta. System Manager.
42 Radar Squadron On 31 July 2020, 42 Radar Squadron saw the Change of Command from LieutenantColonel (LCol) Brian Kynaston to Major (Maj) Matthew Jokela. Joining the Canadian Armed Forces in 2004 under the Regular Officer Training Program, Maj Jokela spent his career in various locations, including Cold Lake within the Fighter Standards and Evaluation Team (FSET), where he occupied the position of Staff Officer Aerospace Standards and Readiness 3 (SO ASR 3) and Fighter Weapons Instructor Course (FWIC) Aerospace Control Officer. Maj Jokela holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Royal Military
College, a Master of Science from South Eastern Oklahoma State University and is a graduate of the Joint Command and Staff Programme with a Masters in Defence Studies. At the ceremony, Maj Jokela said,” I am truly honoured to assume Command of 42 Radar Squadron, a unit with a proud history of delivering world class air power in the form of battle management, and command and control to 4 Wing, the RCAF, the CAF and our Allies.” LCol Kynaston is posted to the Air Staff - Fighter Capability Office where he will be a project officer working from CFB Cold Lake on modernizing Operational
Training Infrastructure across the Canadian Armed Forces. During his time as CO of 42 Radar, he commented, “We lived through an interesting two years, working on a simple philosophy of supporting the member to build the team in order to excel in operations. And excelling in operations is what I’ve personally witnessed over these years.” He continued with, “We bring a warrior mentality in everything we do and are proud of who we are in providing a meaningful capability set to RCAF operations; whether it be in a smaller incremental role or as a greater capability set… I’m proud to have had the opportunity to have played my part.”
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CIRCULATION 2600 The Courier is published weekly with the permission of the 4 Wing Cold Lake Wing Commander Col Moar. The opinions expressed are those of the contributor and do not reflect those of the Editor, Canadian Armed Forces, or DND. The Editor reserves the right to reject, edit, or condense any editorial or advertising material. Printed by Star Press, Wainwright, AB. Publié hebdomadairement avec la permission du Commandant de l’escadre, le col Moar. Les opinions personnelles exprimées dans ce journal sont celles des collaborateurs et ne représentent pas les opinions de la rédaction, des Forces armées canadiennes ou du Ministrère de la Défense nationale. La rédaction se réserve le droit de refuser, d’éditer ou de condenser tout article et matériel de réclame soumis. Imprimé par Star Press, Wainwright, AB.
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Outgoing 42 Radar Squadron Commanding Officer (CO), LCol Lieutenant-Colonel Brian Kynaston (Left), 4 Wing Commander, Colonel David Moar and Incoming 42 Radar Squadron CO, Major Matthew Jokela (right), sign the Change of Command certificate at the 42 Radar Squadron Change of Command Parade taken at the Air Force Museum on July 31, 2020 Cold Lake, Alberta.
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Change of Appointment for the Wing Comptroller
Cpl Justin Roy, 4 Wing Imaging
Incoming 4 Construction Engineering Squadron (4 CES) Commanding Officer Major Sylvain Fournier (left) and Outgoing 4 CES Commanding Officer Major Jason Hartwig salute to the playing of “O Canada”, during the 4 CES Change of Command, at Wing Headquarters, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, on August 4, 2020.
Cpl Justin Roy, 4 Wing Imaging
Incoming Wing Comptroller Major Gabe Gosselin (left), Reviewing Officer Lieutenant Colonel Alain Gagnon, and Acting Outgoing Wing Comptroller Captain Jirasak Makkhuen (right) sign for the Wing Comptroller Change of Appointment, at the Officers’ Mess, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, on July 27, 2020.
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TRENDING NOW: CAF families can see a doctor online CFMWS
able to access a CanadianJust like a family licensed general practitioner physician in person, the It can be hard to know within minutes, not hours! online doctor can dispense what to do when your It’s a safe, fast and effective medical advice, offer some military family has just way to access routine prescription refills and even moved and a family member healthcare from the comfort provide lab and imaging gets sick. You’ve barely had of your home. requisitions. time to unpack, much less You’ll need to access Canadian military had time to find a new family the service by smartphone, families now have a new doctor. tablet or computer. You can option for health care. When What do you do? Do also choose to communicate you need to see a doctor you take them to a walk-in with Maple’s doctor by text, quickly and you’re without a clinic? Or maybe your new phone call or video. family physician remember community is so small that it Did we mention the that this program is here for only has an emergency room. service is FREE for all you during the COVID 19 Do you have to wait hours in serving military families? pandemic. the waiting room while you Well, it is! If you or your “With each move, or your sick family member dependent need to see a military families often find waits to see a doctor? And virtual doctor Monday to it difficult to secure a family what about all those other Friday between 7 AM and doctor, as well as specialist sick people around you midnight (EDT), the service practitioners. Virtual care waiting to see the same won’t cost you anything. has the potential to increase doctor? Will you be exposed Nothing. Zip. Nada. access to primary and to whatever germs or illness So how do you access specialist care for military they’re facing too? this new, great and free families, particularly Now, you and your service? First, you go to www. those in rural and remote dependents have a much getmaple.ca/militaryfamily. communities. CFMWS’ better (and faster) option! You’ll be asked to enter Military Family Services is This summer, Canadian a valid CFOne card. happy to be working with our Forces Morale and Welfare Remember that if the virtual partners at Maple to make Services is collaborating doctor consultation is for virtual healthcare access with Maple to provide your dependent, you’ll need available to those military online doctor visits to to use their valid CFOne family members who require dependents of Canadian number. Maple will confirm timely access to a physician.” Armed Forces (CAF) your eligibility and in a few -Colonel Telah Morrison, members living in Canada. minutes, you’ll be connected OMM, CD, Director Military With a few clicks, you’ll be to a Maple doctor virtually. Family Services
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Kids take part in Bike Rodeo
Katherine Merrell-Anderson, MFRCS Youth Programs Coordinator
On July 20, 2020, nine children participated in a Bike Rodeo coordinated by the Military Family Resource Centre Society. MCpl Tahir Khan (Military Police) and Mike Purvis (Cold Lake Peace Officers) facilitated the training, taking kids through an obstacle course where they practiced balance, stopping, use of hand signals, and shoulder checks. MCpl Khan is demonstrating the importance of wearing a helmet and what happens without one with a watermelon (the watermelon split open!)
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Claims period now open for CAF-DND sexual misconduct class action settlement DND
sexual orientation while serving in the CAF, working for DND, or for the Staff Individuals affected by sexual of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian misconduct in the military workplace Forces. may now submit a claim for financial “We fully support participation in compensation and to participate in this settlement and we are committed a restorative engagement program. to ensuring the safety and well-being This is the next step that was of those who come forward,” said outlined in the court approved Deputy Minister Jody Thomas and settlement of the Canadian Armed the Chief of the Defence Staff General Forces (CAF) and Department of Jonathan Vance. In their message National Defence (DND) sexual sent to all Defence Team members in misconduct class action lawsuit. November 2019, they also expressed The period to submit claims started hope that the settlement will help on May 25, 2020, and will continue for support the healing process of 18 months, ending on November 24, people who have experienced sexual 2021. misconduct. The Final Settlement Agreement This settlement provides financial was approved by the Federal Court of compensation for those who have Canada in November 2019. It applies to been harmed by sexual misconduct as people who experienced sexual assault, well as changes to CAF and Veterans sexual harassment, or discrimination Affairs Canada (VAC) policies. It also based on gender, sex, gender identity, or provides an opportunity for individuals
to share their experiences with senior CAF-DND representatives through a facilitated restorative engagement process. The range of individual compensation for most eligible class members is $5,000 to $55,000. Compensation will depend on the type of sexual misconduct, an assessment of the harm suffered, and the number of class members that submit claims. Class Members who experienced exceptional harm may be eligible for amounts up to $155,000. This is also the case of those who have previously been denied VAC benefits in respect of that harm, and whose application for reconsideration is also denied. To learn more about the settlement and submit a claim, visit the class action website at www.cafdndsexualmisconductclassaction.ca or call 1-888-626-2611.
Services: Sexual Misconduct Response Centre (24/7) Canadian Forces Health Services Centres Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program (24/7) The Family Information Line (24/7) CAF Chaplain Services Employee Assistance Program for DND Employees (24/7) Employee and Family Assistance Program for Staff of the NPF Employees (24/7) Related Links: Operation HONOUR Respect in the Canadian Armed Forces mobile application Harassment and conflict resolution in the public service Message from the DM and the CDS CAF-DND Sexual Misconduct Class Action Settlement Approved
La période de réclamations du recours collectif relatif à l’inconduite sexuelle dans les FAC-MDN a commencé MDN Les personnes ayant été affectées par l’inconduite sexuelle dans le milieu de travail militaire peuvent désormais réclamer une indemnisation financière et demander à participer à un programme de démarches réparatrices. C’est la prochaine étape prévue dans une entente, approuvée par la cour, dans le recours collectif relatif à l’inconduite sexuelle dans les Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) et au ministère de la Défense nationale (MDN). La période pour soumettre des réclamations a commencé le 25 mai et durera 18 mois jusqu’au 24 novembre 2021. L’entente de règlement définitive a été approuvée par la Cour fédérale du Canada en novembre 2019. Il concerne les personnes qui ont vécu une agression sexuelle, de la discrimination ou du harcèlement sexuel en raison de leur genre, leur sexe, leur identité de genre ou leur orientation sexuelle, alors qu’ils servaient dans les FAC ou étaient des
employés du MDN ou du Personnel des fonds non publics, Forces canadiennes. « Nous appuyons sans réserve la participation au règlement et nous sommes engagés à assurer la sécurité et le bien-être des personnes qui y prendront part », ont affirmé la Sousministre Jody Thomas et le Chef d’état-major de la Défense, le Général Jonathan Vance. Dans un message envoyé à l’Équipe de la Défense en novembre 2019, ils ont également exprimé l’espoir que la mise en œuvre du règlement permettra de soutenir les personnes ayant vécu une situation d’inconduite sexuelle, tout au long de leur processus de rétablissement. En plus d’indemnisations financières pour les femmes et les hommes qui ont été victimes d’inconduite sexuelle, le règlement présente les grandes lignes des changements à apporter aux politiques des FAC et d’Anciens Combattants Canada (ACC). Le règlement offre également aux personnes qui le souhaitent l’occasion de partager avec des représentants supérieurs du MDN
et des FAC les expériences qu’elles ont 626-2611. vécues, dans le cadre d’un programme Services : de démarches réparatrices. L’échelle Centre d’intervention sur d’indemnisation individuelle pour la l’inconduite sexuelle (accessible en tout plupart des Membres du groupe se temps) situe entre cinq mille dollars (5 000 Centres des Services de santé des $) et cinquante-cinq mille dollars (55 Forces canadiennes 000 $). L’indemnisation dépendra Programme d’aide aux membres de la nature de l’inconduite sexuelle des Forces canadiennes (accessible en subie, de l’évaluation du préjudice tout temps) qui en a découlé et du nombre de Ligne d’information pour les Membres du groupe qui présentent familles (accessible en tout temps) des réclamations. Les Membres du Services d’aumônerie des FAC groupe qui ont subi un préjudice Services d’aide aux employés pour exceptionnel peuvent être admissibles les employés du MDN (accessible en tout à des montants pouvant atteindre temps) cent cinquante-cinq mille dollars (155 Programme d’aide aux employés et 000 $). C’est également le cas pour les à la famille pour le Personnel des fonds Membres du groupe des FAC qui se non publics (accessible en tout temps) sont déjà vu refuser des prestations Liens utiles : d’ACC à l’égard de ce préjudice, et dont Opération HONOUR la demande de réexamen est également Application mobile Respect dans refusée. les Forces armées canadiennes Pour obtenir plus d’informations Résolution du harcèlement et des sur le règlement approuvé, visitez le site conflits à la fonction publique Web du recours collectif à l’adresse : Message de la SM et du CEMD – www.fac-mdnrecourscollectifincon Approbation du règlement du recours duitesexuelle.ca ou composez le 1-888- collectif relatif à l’inconduite sexuelle
Promotion at Transition Centre
Cpl Justin Roy, 4 Wing Imaging
Lieutenant Josh Pistone (left) promotes 2nd Lieutenant Amy Pistone to her current rank, at the Transition Centre, Building 67, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, on July 24, 2020. No social distancing required for this pair as they are married.
Cpl Justin Roy, 4 Wing Imaging
Lieutenant Josh Pistone (left) presents Master Corporal (now 2Lt) Amy Pistone with a certificate of performance (Commander’s Commendation), at the Transition Centre, Building 67, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, on July 24, 2020.
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Workplace Health and Safety LCOL RICHARD HANNAH, 1 CAD SURGEON In recent years, there has been a great deal of attention focused on improving the safety of the workplace. This is true in the industrial and corporate realms to the government and military worlds, and has greatly increased the overall safety of employees. Within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and specifically the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), members of a variety of trades, including Aircraft Structures (ACS) Technicians, have expressed concerns about exposure to chemicals or processes that could negatively impact their health. This is completely understandable given the volume of information online and in mainstream media. While these concerns are certainly valid, the unfortunate reality is that much of the available information can be misleading, or downright inaccurate, which in turn fuels concern among front-line workers. To address these concerns, Colonel Andrew Wedgwood, the A4 Maintenance Director at 1 Canadian Air Division HQ in Winnipeg, approached me to provide some information, with the aim of building understanding about the health-focused realities of the conditions our technicians work in on a daily basis. First and foremost, the health of our people is my top priority. As a physician who has spent most of my medical career in preventative and occupational medicine, I can assure you that CAF Health Services is committed to making sure that the health of all of our members is protected. Noting that, here are some facts that all of our members should keep in mind when thinking about health risks in the workplace: • In recent years, both the civilian and military worlds have made
Sgt Gaétan Racine, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
Aircraft Structures Technician Corporal Michael Glennon paints part of a CC-177 Globemaster wing from a suspended platform during a Home Station Check (HSC) wearing protective gear during the process. tremendous progress in understanding and either reducing or eliminating many of the things that put the health and safety of workers at risk. This includes everything from improved ventilation and the use of less harmful chemicals to fall restraint systems and safer storage practices. The important thing to remember is that, no matter how dangerous something may seem, if there is no exposure, there is no harm. • Improved training, along with better policies, rules and regulations, have been very successful in dramatically reducing the number and severity of workplace health and safety incidents. • Personal protective equipment (PPE) has improved significantly over the years, with better respirators, HEPA filters and easier-to-wear designs which have greatly improved worker safety. There is a common perception that medical surveillance in the workplace should be as simple as testing everyone in a specific trade for every known possible exposure. Unfortunately, this approach has several serious and potentially harmful drawbacks. Medical
Cultivate relationships of care
B
eing in my 40s one of the first records (yeah, back in the day, you bought records – a collection of songs by the same artist intentionally arranged as an experience – with sides even!) I ever got into was Bryan Adams’ Reckless. On that album was a song that I thought was pretty good, though it was never a radio hit. The chorus went like this: I need somebody Somebody like you Everybody needs somebody Now, being Bryan Adams, and being the 80’s I am pretty sure his interest was in seducing a woman romantically, but the meaning points to something very important that all of us are more aware of coming out of the first widespread social distancing and quarantining of the public in a hundred years. “We all Need Somebody” We are not as self-reliant as we thought we were. Not by a country mile. We have all received a masterclass on the interconnectedness of the world we live in. But as social restrictions lift and we are able to return to a sense of normalcy, the temptation is going to be strong to slip back into old habits, old routines, and old patterns. Patterns that are frankly unhealthy to say the least. Getting overly busy, allowing minutiae
testing is a complicated process, which involves looking at many different indicators and being alert for false positives/negatives (false indicators that there is or isn’t a problem), which are not uncommon with the screening technology and techniques currently available. The current approach to occupational health medical surveillance is a four-step process: Conducting occupational and environmental health assessments to identify exposures in the workplace; assessing those exposures and determining whether medical surveillance is recommended or required (using standard international guidelines); determining the requirements for medical testing, should medical surveillance proceed; and assessing the results of testing and actioning any follow-up requirements. One of the biggest challenges is in step three, given the complexities of accurately assessing what is needed for any given medical surveillance program, as it is challenging . To address this, Col. Wedgewood and
his team have been working with my office and Force Health Protection on a plan to gather a comprehensive list of potential ACS Tech tasks and exposures. Members will then use an on line electronic survey tool that is filled out before coming to a medical appointment (similar to what is done on many Wings on paper). However, in the electronic form when a task or exposure is identified it will prompt the user for additional information such as how often. The tool can then provide the physician and patient with a list of potential exposures, which will help the physician better determine whether specific focused testing should be considered. To support this, the Air Division Surgeon external website was updated and smart phone application was developed to accommodate this new electronic tool. This step is now nearly completed and the website can be viewed at www.aerospacemedicine.ca. The next step is to adapt the paperbased surveys into the electronic form. Work on this part of the project has been ongoing, and will be trialed in 2020. If it is successful, it will pushed nationally for ACS Techs, hopefully by the end of 2020. As a physician, the protection and preservation of health in our personnel is always my foremost priority, and the well-being of our technicians is also of the utmost importance to Col. Wedgwood. We know that you, as a community, have concerns; we have heard those concerns, and are working to address them. We ask that you continue to communicate with us on your concerns, and work with us going forward. The health and safety of our community can only be assured through the actions and measures taken to provide a healthy and protective work environment, and that is something that can only be achieved collaboratively.
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to dominate our lives. Slipping into utilitarian choices, considering only what we get out of things, events, occasions instead of what we can give. What is the antidote? Cultivate relationships. Friendships. Not acquaintances, not work-friends, not drinking buddies, not social media followers. Cultivate relationships of care. Relationships of care take two big ingredients to do well: intentionality and maintenance. “Intend to be a Friend” Relationships of care don’t happen by accident. Relationships of care develop over time, and as familiarity and trust grow. Those things don’t spring into existence overnight. It takes making intentional choices to reach out, to initiate, to seek out another person. When you initiate you demonstrate care and interest. We all want to be valued. We all want to be needed. But if we all just wait for someone else to value us, to need us, we will be waiting a long time for such relationships to develop. Even if you’re not an “initiator”, push past that discomfort. Don’t worry – the discomfort does go away as you get to know each other and trust builds. Be intentional in showing interest in and giving priority to another, and you will find yourself with someone who cares about you as well.
“Even Friendships need Maintenance” Relationships of care also take maintenance. This is another one many of us fall down on. We meet someone, maybe over a common interest, like hanging out at the auto club or taking your toddler to a playgroup. But then maybe we get a new car that doesn’t need as much maintenance, or our toddler grows into school age. That transition time is when many such relationships fade out. Maintenance needs to kick in. Make time to keep in touch, to stay up to speed with each other. Do maintenance, and you will find yourself with friends who have walked with you through good times and bad, and know you better than you know yourself. Maybe this is all self-evident to you. But it isn’t to everyone. As we live increasingly technology-filled lives, as we raise up the next generation in organized, scheduled, controlled environments, young people have less skill and experience in these things. Don’t take for granted that human relationships of care just happen. Remember: if you want a friend, be a friend. Intend to be a friend. And also that everything, even friendships need maintenance.
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fins 29. Equal (prefix) 31. Aquatic plant genus 32. Choppers 33. Hand parts 35. Region bordering the sea 38. Well-liked 41. Nap 43. It’s used to make beer
44. Related on the father’s side 45. Senior officer 46. Delicacy (archaic) 47. Figures 49. A way to take away 56. Beloved sandwich __&J 57. Symptom typical of withdrawal (abbr.)
CAPRICORN - December 22 - January 19 You may be inclined to be more spiritual or metaphysical in the days to come, Capricorn. Explore all avenues of higher thinking, especially if you find it calming. AQUARIUS - January 20 - February 18 Aquarius, you tend to be sensitive to the feelings of others, and this is a good approach that will serve you and others in various ways. Maintain this sense of compassion. PISCES - February 19 - March 20 You tend to see those people closest to you in their best light, Pisces. Encourage them to do the same if a situation arises that requires it. ARIES - March 21 - April 19 Aries, you feel a desire to be of service to others. Humanitarian tendencies are a trait that you should be proud to display. Keep up all of the good work. TAURUS - April 20 - May 20 Taurus, if you have been seeking a romantic partner you may fall in love over the next few days. For those who are in relationships, the bonds of love only grow stronger. GEMINI - May 21 - June 21 Several powerful events have the potential to improve the positive energy surrounding you, Gemini. Bask in this warmth and the good news it is likely to bring. CANCER - June 22 - July 22 Cancer, you may meet some new people who can introduce you to some other new and influential people. It is always beneficial to expand your network. LEO - July 23 - August 22 Some exciting experiences are coming your way this week, Leo. You may discover a talent you didn’t know you had, or you may involve yourself in a creative endeavor. VIRGO - August 23 - September 22 Virgo, you usually approach situations rationally and scientifically, but sometimes you need to throw caution to the wind. You might be surprised with the results. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22 Libra, this week you may be feeling more intuitive than ever before. It may seem like you have psychic abilities. Pick up on the feelings and bits of information coming. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21 Scorpio, now is the right time to be more idealistic. Embrace that mood. Put your energy toward being sensitive to social and political conditions and get your voice heard. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 21 Business and money are going well for you, Sagittarius. You might be thinking in terms of making a big career change or even starting your own business.
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$25,000 to Valour Place A special visit to Cold Lake
Avr Avery Philpott, 4 Wing Imaging
Premier of Alberta, Honourable Jason Kenney (left), with fellow Cpl Justin Roy, 4 Wing Imaging Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) stand for a group photo On behalf of the Canadian Forces Base Medley Society, Chief Warrant modeling their new hats, coins and badges with 409 Tactical Fighter Officer (CWO) Frank Dwyer presents a cheque to the Valour Place Squadron CO, Lieutenant Colonel (LCol) Colin Marks (right), during Stakeholder Relations Manager Sylvie Keane, at Heritage Park, 4 Wing Jason Kenney’s Wing Visit to Hangar 3, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, on Cold Lake, Alberta, on July 29, 2020. August 6, 2020. From left to right: Pat Schwindt, CWO Frank Dwyer, Teresa Boisvert, From left to right: Jason Kenney, MLA David Hanson, MLA Brad Sylvie Keane, 4 Wing Commander Colonel Dave Moar. Rutherford, LCol Colin Marks.
Farewell message from the CDS To my sailors, soldiers, aviators, Special Forces operators and your families; to our Deputy Minister, DND and NPF employees, and my friends and colleagues; to the members of the CDS Council; to my senior leadership, I wish to inform you that I have conferred with our Minister of National Defence, our Prime Minister and, Her Excellency the Governor General and have conveyed to them my intent, and with their permission, to relinquish command of the Canadian Armed
Forces in the months to come. The selection of a new Chief of the Defence Staff and subsequent change of command date will be determined by the Government. You, the members of the Canadian Armed Forces, have been the inspiration for my life and I have given you my all. Now in my 39th year of service, and in my sixth year as CDS, and with the CAF gaining an ever stronger strategic posture, I am excited at the prospect of a new CDS being appointed to lead the profession of
arms in Canada and take you even further. Until I relinquish command, I will continue to serve you and Canadians with the same energy and effort I always have. In the meantime, remember you mean everything to Canada, you are more important to the success of this nation than most will ever know, and I am so very proud to be counted among your ranks. Pro Patria J.H. Vance, General
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