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There are plenty of activities you can participate in for the challenge, including cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. Both of those items can be borrowed by Defence Team members from the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre Sports Store. Call 780-840-8000 ext. 8193 for more information.

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Up for the challenge? Sign up now: 2021 — PSP Here are the activities that you can do during WINTER CHALLENGE 2021 — Race Roster — the challenge: Registration, Marketing, Fundraising • Skating Activities (Hockey, Ringette, Skating) The challenge is open to: • Court Sports (Basketball, Volleyball) • Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members • Racquet Sports (Badminton, Squash, Pickle

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Your mental health matters LISA FISHER, HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST First thing first. We need to understand the difference between mental health and mental illness because, even though these terms are often used interchangeably, they aren’t the same thing. An individual who experiences mental illness means that their thoughts, perceptions and/or emotions are disturbed in a way that affects their ability to function well. Mental illness can vary in severity from mild to severe. Mental health, on the other hand, is a state of well-being that every single one of us has. Like physical health, we all have mental health, and we need to look after both. As with physical health, the goal is not to just survive throughout our life span without illness,

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The Health Promotion team has been focusing on mental health awareness throughout January 2021. This will culminate with Bell Let’s Talk Day on 28 January, which is an annual initiative by Bell to create awareness around mental health and raise funds for mental health initiatives in Canada. In case you were unaware, on 28 January, Bell will contribute 5 cents for every applicable text, call, tweet or TikTok video using #BellLetsTalk, or social media video view and use of their Facebook frame or Snapchat filter. The Health Promotion team has also partnered with 22 CFHSC Mental Health Services to bring you Mental Health Virtual Moments from 4 Wing helping professionals on social media (4 Wing Connection on Facebook and @4winghealthpromotion on Instagram).

Mental health is important at any time in any year.

Over the past year, however, the world experienced, and is still experiencing, a global pandemic. This is an unprecedented experience and creating many new difficulties, including isolation from others. Surveys and questionnaires by Statistics Canada and other organizations, such as the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), have found that Canadians are struggling with their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Statistics Canada released their findings of the “Impacts of COVID-19 on Canadians: Your Mental Health” questionnaire on 27 May 2020. This questionnaire found 24% of participants reporting fair or poor mental health. The 2018 Canadian Community Health Survey, on the other hand, found only 8% of Canadians reporting fair or poor mental health.

If you are struggling with your mental health, know that you are not alone. Your feelings and your experiences are valid. Just like a sprained ankle or broken arm left untreated could risk your ongoing physical health, a mental illness or difficulty could risk your ongoing mental health. Do not suffer in silence.

• CAF Member Assistance Line: 1-800-268-7708 • 22 CFHSC Mental Health Services: 780-8408000 ext. 6823 or 6824 • 4 Wing Chaplain Office: 780-840-8000 ext.

7969 (after hours call operator for Duty Chaplain 780840-8000 ext. 0) Although the Health Promotion team does not currently have dates for their upcoming courses, please contact us should you wish to be placed on a wait list.

Practical courses in the areas of stress management, anger management, interpersonal communication and mental fitness and suicide awareness are available. For units, please contact us to learn more about virtual briefings for your members, including briefings on mental resiliency. The Health Promotion team can be reached at 4WGHealthPromotion@forces. gc.ca.

References 1. Bell Let’s Talk. (2021). Bell Let’s Talk Day. https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/bell-lets-talk-day 2. Mood Disorders Society of Canada. (2019).

Quick facts: Mental illness & addiction in Canada.

3. Statistics Canada. (27 May 2020). Canadians’ mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Retrieved from https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/ daily-quotidien/200527/dq200527b-eng.htm

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4 WING COMMAND TEAM MESSAGE Colonel Dave Moar, 4 Wing Commander and Chief Warrant Officer Lee Darling, 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer

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anuary is evaporating quickly as with a glance of the calendar we see that Christmas was already a month ago. After a well-deserved, overdue and hopefully restful break we find ourselves re-established in our work routines with renewed vigour and purpose as we dig into 2021.

Our work environment continues to change yet the demands continue to grow. With the recent increase of COVID-19 cases in the area, many of us find ourselves remaining split into teams, meetings and briefings have almost exclusively become online endeavours and local solutions need to be found for our training initiatives. The challenges associated with this are not lost on us and we realize the chess game

you have to play each day to facilitate force generation, enable our mission and take care of your families.

Our everyday lives and way we conduct business will continue to change but we remain optimistic that the future will bring some semblance of normalcy as the curve flattens, numbers decrease and vaccines become available. We continue to plan for the day when we can return to “business as usual� but we must remain patient.

As no January article would be complete without a look back at the past year, we will do so briefly as 2020 is one that most would just as soon forget! In a year fraught with challenges that tested our personal and professional grit, the hard work and adaptability

of the members of 4 Wing was most noteworthy. Your determination and innovation provided solutions that overcame the obstacles that threatened our mission, yet you remained operationally focused and our many successes are directly attributed to your tenacity and professionalism.

We thank you for your dedication to 4 Wing, its mission and the wellbeing of its members. Continue to work hard, stay fit and take care of your families and each other. Remember, everyone, regardless of rank or occupation is vital; it is your collective effort that maintains our operational excellence! Moving forward together with this great team that is 4 Wing, we know 2021 will indeed be a happy New Year.

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Honours and Awards at 4 Wing Wing Commander’s Commendation Jennifer Leclerc - Deputy Wing Command Mrs. Jennifer Leclerc has provided exemplary service during her tenure as the Human Resources Coordinator. The intricacies of hiring, reclassifications and tracking of civilian statistics have been streamlined due to her expertise. Managers are able to perform their duties with the support they require-a previously deficient resource.

Proactive, intelligent, and hard-working, she has singlehandedly made a positive footprint on this Wing’s civilian administration. Jennifer is a significant asset and a prime example of one person making a difference.

Air Weapons Maintenance Section Wildlife Control Team 1 Air Maintenance Squadron 4 Operations Support Squadron The 4 Wing Wildlife Control Team have 1 AMS Air Weapons Maintenance section distinguished themselves in the conduct of is responsible for the repair of all CF188 air their operational duties and responsibilities. weapons launchers, racks and gun systems Through exemplary dedication and meticulous within 4 Wing. Displaying unequivocal resource management, the team has support, they exceeded production goals while maximized their support to 4 Wing flying concurrently supporting 4 Wing’s operations. operations despite unique staffing challenges. Collaborating with 2 CAD and 10 FTTS, they Their approach towards analyzing wildlife made significant contributions creating new hazards, implementing creative solutions, and force generation capabilities and built a tracking critical trends has greatly contributed stronger core of Air Weapons Systems (AWS) to aviation safety, both present and future. technicians. Their teamwork and dedication Their efforts and accomplishments have are outstanding examples of the high standard brought great credit to themselves and the 4 of professionalism expected of all 4 Wing personnel.

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Wing Commander’s Commendation Cpl C.D. Ramson - 4 Operations Support Squadron, Air Traffic Control Corporal Corey Ramson is commended for his work ethic and dedication. During the last quarter, Corporal Ramson assumed the responsibility of Acting Senior Radar Controller and Training Supervisor. His expertise, positive attitude and operations focused approach were instrumental in maintaining unit operational effectiveness. Ensuring Precision Approach support to the flying community, he overlapped the additional supervisory duties with his primary duty as a Precision Approach Radar Controller. Corporal Ramson has demonstrated exemplary service to the 4 Wing mission.

Cpl R. Kolb - 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron For exceptional service providing essential training to 419 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron (Tac F (T)Sqn) student pilots, Corporal Bradley Kolb responded to short notice changes in 419 Tac F (T) Sqn training schedule and provided three days of training to 419 student pilots. Corporal Kolb’s initiative, flexibility and professionalism enabled him to provide key intelligence support to 419 Tac F (T) Sqn with no interruption to his primary duties. Corporal Kolb’s dedication to duty directly contributed to the Fighter Force readiness and is in keeping with the high standard set by the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Airperson of the Quarter

Team of the Quarter

Aircraft Supply Group - 4 Mission Support Cpl D. Nieman - 4 Operations Support Private Connie Valin 4 Wing Imaging Squadron, Replenishment Flight Squadron, Communications and Information Capt S. Rickert - 42 Radar Squadron The dedication to service of the Aircraft Systems Flight (CIS Flt) Captain Stan Rickert is awarded the Wing Commander’s Leadership Award for his As the Communications and Information Supply Group (ASG) was an enabling factor exceptional involvement at both 4 Wing and Systems (CIS) Flight Operations and Training 2 in providing outstanding support to 4 Wing’s the Cold Lake community. As a volunteer IC, Corporal Nieman supervises 8-10 Aerospace Fighter Force. Challenged by critically low firefighter and instructor, he provided the Cold Telecommunications and Information Systems staffing levels, ASG personnel worked Lake fire department with an unprecedented students at any given time. She completes all tirelessly to complete the herculean task of amount of training that bolstered the city’s administration and scheduling to ensure that moving a 6000 sq. ft. warehouse within a fire and rescue preparedness. Additionally, members receive a high quality of training that few weeks, while maintaining a high level of his commitment to coaching and assisting is completed in an efficient manner. In addition, customer support throughout the move. Their with the Cold Lake Minor Hockey League Corporal Nieman coordinates CIS Flt support professionalism and perseverance ensured 4 amplified the city’s rich sports and recreation for squadron exercises and for temporary Wing was mission ready and guaranteed the program. Furthermore, Capt Rickert provided installations at 4 Wing. Her professionalism success of training and the NORAD missions. an immense amount of leadership to Op and dedication have been continually shown REASSURANCE as the Senior Air Weapons to far exceed expectations of a junior NonCommissioned Member.

Controller within the Air Task Force.

Safety Person of the Quarter

Civilian of the Quarter

Dave Phillips - Real Property Operations Unit (West) Detachment Cold Lake Mr. Dave Phillips identified that Real Property Operations (RP Ops) Unit West Detachment Cold Lake’s Confined Space Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) were dated and did not reflect industry and Alberta Health and Safety standards. Using his extensive experience in confined space applications he volunteered to review and produce an SOP that was tailored to RP Ops needs concerning the types of confined spaces in our inventory. This updated SOP allowed the CHP to complete a scheduled summer shutdown with no incidents or accidents.

Debra Stahn 1 Dental Unit Detachment Cold Lake Debra Stahn has provided exemplary dedication to the members of 4 Wing Cold Lake, and 1 Dental Unit Detachment for the past 18 years. Ms. Stahn adapts her patient care to suit the needs of each patient. An intricate part of the Dental Team, Ms. Stahn assisted in the development and successful implementation of the 1 Dental Unit Cold Lake training program. By sharing her knowledge with others and selflessly presenting Continuing Education on topics of interest, Ms. Stahn is a role model to all.

Royal Military College Top Air Operations Officer Award

Private Connie Valin 4 Wing Imaging

Second Lieutenant Mercedes LeBlanc receiving the Royal Military College Top Air Operations Officer Award, at 42 Radar Squadron on December 15 2020 at 4 Wing Cold Lake.

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Royal Canadian Air Force conducts Fighter Training in the High Arctic NATIONAL DEFENCE / CANADIAN ARMED FORCES From January 18 to 20, 2021, as part of the Canadian Armed Forces’ ongoing commitment to an enduring presence in the furthest reaches of the Arctic, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) conducted High Arctic air training involving two CF-18 Hornet

fighters and one CC-150T Polaris air-to-air refueling East side of Baffin Island, in the vicinity of Nanisivik, aircraft operating from Iqaluit, Nunavut.

Nunavut.

The training saw CF-18 fighter jets from Training like this demonstrates the RCAF’s Bagotville, Quebec rendezvous with a CC-150T ability to operate in the High Arctic. It enhances the Polaris air-to-air refueler over Baffin Bay where RCAF’s ongoing support to operations and exercises, they successfully conducted air-to-air refueling and showcases the Canadian Armed Forces’ ability before continuing North for the remainder of to project force into the region so that we can work the mission conducting an Arctic patrol up the North- cooperatively with our partners.

Cpl Dominic Duchesne-Beaulieu, 3 Wing Imaging

The RCAF conducted High Arctic air training in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

Military families a source of support GREGORY A. LICK, NATIONAL DEFENCE AND CANADIAN ARMED FORCES OMBUDSMAN It is easy to see the vital role the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) play in keeping Canada safe and secure.

Families are a major source of support and strength to CAF personnel and integral to military success. They also face challenges and make sacrifices; it’s not just the member who enrols and serves.

Families act as a support system for members as they deal with the unique challenges of military life.

My office is the only formal recourse mechanism for issues related to the Department of National Defence (DND) and CAF available to them -- a role we take seriously. We address military family concerns through a variety of means, including answering calls through our toll free number and investigating complex issues.

We can help get processes back on track and ensure family members are treated fairly by the DND and CAF. We help connect military families with resources to address their concerns as well as regularly update information on our website and social media channels to help them navigate the complex DND/CAF system.

We hope this helps them better understand their eligibility for services and benefits.

When issues arise that appear to be more systemic in nature, we consider an investigation to dive deeper into the issues. We produce public reports with recommendations to the Minister of National Defence, as necessary, and follow up with progress reports on our website. The recommendations made in our reports are intended to bring long-lasting positive change to the Defence community.

In 2013, we released our first report on families, On the Homefront: Assessing the Well-being of Canada’s Military Families in the New Millennium.

This report focused on the vital role played by military families. We made 18 recommendations to

address issues such as continuous employment for military spouses, access to housing and health care as well as long and short term financial well-being. Over the years, we have worked closely with the DND and the CAF to implement these recommendations. Our progress report is available on our website.

Last year, we looked at issues affecting Defence team personnel and their families posted outside Canada (OUTCAN). All postings, whether within Canada or international, can disrupt and put strains on military families, triggering many challenges when they must relocate. An OUTCAN posting allows participants to develop unique skills, knowledge and expertise. It also provides personnel and their families with the opportunity to live in a foreign country. However, there can be some issues that are unique to the OUTCAN experience for which they were not prepared. We look forward to a formal response from the DND/CAF to our 13 recommendations.

In the coming year, we will begin our next systemic investigation which will look into compassionate postings. CAF Members and their families experience unique challenges resulting from frequent relocations, which are part of the military lifestyle. They must remain mobile and able to deploy at all times.

Exceptions may arise that temporarily limit a family’s ability to move. In these often challenging personal circumstances, special consideration may be granted following a specific administrative approval process.

It is important that the policy and process in place to support members during these challenging times does so to the fullest extent possible.

We all have an interest in a happy and healthy Defence community—and part of that is a wellsupported family. If you feel you have been unfairly treated or have questions on any of our reports, more information on our office is available at www.ombuds.ca.

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Nature and the soul “Into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.”

– John Muir nside the soft, squishy wrapping of the human body resides something insubstantial, yet, real. Something intangible, yet essential. Something that when we possess it, we are alive, but when it is gone, we are not.

Most of us take it for granted, that part of us that we have been taught to call our soul. We worry about the mass of our flesh; we worry about our emotional state; we ponder our level of sanity or normalcy. All these things are real parts of us, but they are not us.

Medication can deprive you of your emotions, but you still live. Your weight, your fitness levels can fluctuate, but you are still you. But what are you here for? Why do you exist? How do you feed and nurture your soul?

These big questions we hardly have time for as we run from thing to thing, from our jobs to our beds to the things we have been told to desire – the latest gadget, the sweet ride, the craft IPA, the sexy person across the bar, or on our screen.

But living here in Cold Lake we are afforded blessings many would happily die for. We live on the edge of the Boreal Forest – a vast wilderness covering 60% of Canada, stretching thousands of kilometers from sea to sea. Civilization has penetrated its depths in places, with railroads, with highways, and the occasional settlement, but it remains unconquered.

From time out of mind, humanity has relied upon an intimacy with nature: feeling it, moving through it, trusting it, bringing it into submission, and even being overwhelmed by it in order to make sense of the world around us, and to make sense of ourselves. The quote to begin this article was from John Muir, co-founder of the Sierra Club, born in 1838 and instrumental in the

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founding and protecting of many national parks and lands in the USA. He is not alone in this sentiment.

Earl V. Schaffer, a veteran of World War 2, became the first person to walk the entire 2000 mile distance of the Appalachian Trail on August 5, 1948. His stated aim for this was to “walk off the war”. His time on trail was chronicled in a notebook he carried as he worked through loss of fellow soldiers, the hardships he had suffered, and then the seemingly insurmountable task of reintegrating into a life that was now unfamiliar, among people who did not understand him. It was nature, it was the dirt trail, it was the rocks and mountains, it was the trees that saw him through that journey to heal his soul.

It is a spiritual experience to connect with nature.

There is no bad season to do it. I personally love the summer and heading to the mountains or deep woods with a light pack and just what I need to survive. But wandering through snow-covered trees, over frozen lakes or across swamps I could never traverse in the summer on snowshoes or skis takes me into a place of stillness that cannot be rivalled.

“But ask the beasts, and they will teach you; the birds of the heavens, and they will tell you; or the bushes of the earth, and they will teach you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind.” – Job 12: 7-10 Feed your soul. Take a walk in the woods. Leave behind the notifications and vibrations – put your phone on silent and pocket your earbuds. Enjoy the peace, the sound of nature, the soothing cool of a deep breath of pine-tinged air, the crunch of snow,

the far-away chirp of a chickadee, the tiny footprints of wild creatures in twisting lines across the trail. Let the density of dormant life awaiting the warmth of spring enfold you like the steel of a car or drywall and siding of a house never could. Light a fire and gaze into the dancing flames, and let your soul loose to play and dream, process and resolve.

One more thing no pandemic can keep you from.

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PERSONNEL SUPPORT PROGRAMS (PSP)

DONNA LEE SAWATZKY ACCOUNTING CLERK 30 YEARS OF SERVICE

KERSTIN DUMONT ACCOUNTING MANAGER 20 YEARS OF SERVICE

CHANTEL CHATEL MESS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 15 YEARS OF SERVICE

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TERESA BOISVERT FINANCIAL COUNSELLOR 5 YEARS OF SERVICE

PSP - KEVIN KIELY FITNESS & SPORT INSTRUCTOR 20 YEARS OF SERVICE PSP - GREG FOLLIOTT FACILITIES COORDINATOR 5 YEARS OF SERVICE CANEX - VANESSA RUPTASH DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR 5 YEARS OF SERVICE CANEX - LINDA LEHSNER SALES ASSOCIATE 5 YEARS OF SERVICE

RICK GUINEY ARENA OPERATOR/FACILITY MAINTAINER 10 YEARS OF SERVICE

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HOROSCOPES

Crossword ACROSS 1. Gather a harvest 5. Federal Republic of Germany 8. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!

11. ‘The Little Mermaid’ 13. The common gibbon 14. Volcanic island in Fiji 15. Mother of Perseus 16. Egg cells 17. Teams’ best pitchers 18. Credit associations 20. Advance 21. Hair styling products 22. Benign tumors 25. Arriving early 30. Called it a career 31. __ Paulo, city 32. Avoid with trickery 33. Easter egg 38. Veterans battleground 41. Lack of success 43. Thing that causes disgust 45. Deep, continuing sound 47. Ancient kingdom near Dead Sea 49. You might put it in a fire 50. Partner to ‘oohed’ 55. Actor Idris 56. Slippery 57. Plant of the bean family 59. One point north of northeast 60. Patti Hearst’s captors 61. Places to hang clothes

62. Midwife 63. Of she 64. S. Korean statesman DOWN 1. Cool!

2. Amounts of time 3. Aboriginal people of Japan 4. Popular veggies 5. Wedding accessory 6. Deep, narrow gorges 7. Dry cereal 8. Competitions that require speed 9. Cain and __ 10. Snake sound 12. Type of amino acid (abbr.)

14. Pattern of notes in Indian music 19. Satisfy 23. Misfire 24. Nearsightedness 25. Indicates before 26. Increase motor speed 27. When you hope to get there 28. Indicates position 29. Where rockers perform 34. Substitute 35. __ juris: of one’s own right 36. Earliest form of

modern human in Europe: __-magnon 37. Adult female bird 39. Do away with 40. Lens 41. Flattened appendage 42. Post or pillar in Greek temple 44. A medieval citizen of Hungary 45. Spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation

46. Abba __, Israeli politician 47. Sew 48. Evergreen trees and shrubs having oily oneseeded fruits 51. Swiss river 52. Grayish-white 53. A way to illustrate 54. College basketball superpower 58. Midway between south and southeast

CAPRICORN - December 22 - January 19 Is there something going on in your life right now that could benefit from a little more investigation, Capricorn? Personal problems may involve delving a little deeper.

AQUARIUS - January 20 - February 18 Aquarius, it seems that for each step you take forward, you move two or three steps back. Break this cycle and develop a contingency plan so you don’t miss a beat.

PISCES - February 19 - March 20 The distance between you and someone you love keeps widening, Pisces. Take the time to mend this fence.

ARIES - March 21 - April 19 Aries, it is not often that you feel compelled to be a people-pleaser, but you’ve been a lot more cautious about what you say or post online lately. That can be a good thing.

TAURUS - April 20 - May 20 Taurus, certain things aren’t adding up and someone close to you is being rather evasive. You may want to do some investigative work and get to the bottom of the situation.

GEMINI - May 21 - June 21 Gemini, even though you detest drama, unless you are careful this week you could put yourself right in the middle of some. Watch your words and actions carefully.

CANCER - June 22 - July 22 You are known for adding your personal touch to everything, Cancer. Just don’t push this so far as to have the final word on everything; otherwise, you could ruffle feathers.

LEO - July 23 - August 22 Leo, you’re often focused on the bigger picture but don’t consider the small details. When financial issues become a concern, you have to learn to scrutinize data.

VIRGO - August 23 - September 22 You can’t resist helping other people who are close to you, Virgo. However, this week is a time when the roles are reversed. Don’t hesitate to accept help.

LIBRA - September 23 - October 22 Libra, you are normally upbeat and passive.

However, you may have to be a little more forceful if you want to get your point across and be heard in the days ahead.

SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21 You don’t mind defending your opinions or your ideals, Scorpio. In fact, you are highly skilled at constructive conversation. Your negotiation tactics may be put to the test.

SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 21 Sagittarius, it is not your job to solve a group issue on your own. This needs to be a democratic process with all opinions included in the discussion. You may act as moderator.

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If you are a member of the Defence community and you feelathe DND or the CAFDefence has treated you unfairly and If you are member of the community We are independent of the military chain of If you are a member of the Defence community and or if you have any questions: you feel the DND or the CAF has treated you unfairly command and civilian management. you feel the DND or the CAF has treated you unfairly ororififyou have any questions: you have any questions: If you are a member of the Defence community and

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