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10 FTTS back to school for training classes
Corporal Robert Mitchell, 10 Field Technical Training Squadron
Members of 10 Field Technical Training Squadron formed for a group photo on the 4 Wing flight line at the conclusion of the 10 FTTS Honours and Awards parade. Image taken on June 10th, 2020 at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta. More photos on pages 2 and 3.
MWO ADJUM YANNICK DUBREUIL 10 Field Technical Training Squadron (10 FTTS) is now back to school. Although COVID-19 put a halt in 10 FTTS from providing the Fighter Squadrons with authorized technicians, 10
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10 FTTS members recieve awards
Corporal Robert Mitchell, 10 Field Technical Training Squadron
WO Woslyng receiving CD2 decoration representing 32 years of service.
Corporal Robert Mitchell, 10 Field Technical Training Squadron
Sgt Horwood receiving CD3 decoration representing 43 years of service.
Corporal Robert Mitchell, 10 Field Technical Training Squadron
Sgt McGraw receiving SSM decoration.
Corporal Robert Mitchell, 10 Field Technical Training Squadron
WO Best promoted to MWO.
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MFRCS ready for Canada Day Don’t miss Beehive CLIFF KENYON Everyone enjoys a celebration especially even though sometimes it means simply showing up and enjoying the festivities. But it’s different and perhaps more meaningful for the folks at Military Family Resource Centre Society (MFRCS) at 4 Wing. At MFRCS, any celebration, if it’s to be done properly, can require weeks of preparation. Getting ready for Canada Day, an important day in the Canadian Armed Forces calendar, is no different. The staff at MFRCS started more than a month ago preparing packages to send in time for Canada Day to deployed troops stationed in far flung places around the globe. Items sent in the special parcels are specifically chosen to remind troops of home and a chance to show the flag wherever they are. Preparing the Canada Day Morale packages each year is Tracy Miller, MFRCS Deployment Services Coordinator. “July 1st is a special day for Canadians and all of us at home are proud of what our military members are doing to represent the finest traditions of the CAF while on deployed operations,” said Miller. MFRCS has sent 36 of the Canada Day Morale Packages to CAF members deployed in locations such as: Bahrain, Kuwait, Latvia, Qatar, Egypt, Alert and Ivuvik. Meanwhile, staff at MFRCS works to ensure deployed families stay connected during these unusual times, such as through the MFRC facebook page. When the province’s COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, the MFRCS will be able to offer Respite Care
up to 4 hours per week either in the Daycare facility or in the After Hours Respite Care Program.
thrift shop sale CLIFF KENYON If you want to help a great cause and make some space for a newcomer to 4 Wing Cold Lake, visit the Beehive thrift store at the CANEX building. The Beehive is giving up some of its space to make room for the new Bank of Montreal satellite branch which, after renovations, is slated to open in November. The Beehive is operated entirely by volunteers and proceeds from sales go to local charities. It’s currently the primary supporter of the base benevolent fund which 4 Wing chaplains can access to help members and their
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CWO Nault ready for new adventure CLIFF KENYON 4 Wing CWO Remi Nault is looking forward to a bitter sweet moment later this week. That’s when he gives up his position as Chief Warrant Officer at 4 Wing Cold Lake, a post he has held for three years, to embark on a new challenge in his military career. “Part of me is sad, to be taking the chief’s ranks off,” Nault told the Courier in an interview. “But another part of me is glad that it is done. I am proud of what I did, but I’m now ready to turn the page.” 4 Wing Commanding Officer Col Dave Moar, who became Wing Commander last year, praised Nault who he said has been a good advisor and friend. “I’m certainly of two minds regarding the departure of CWO Remi Nault. We are losing an outstanding Chief Warrant Officer who has worked for three hard years to support the members of 4 Wing,” said Moar. “He has been my closest advisor and a good friend throughout my first year of command. CWO Nault has never been afraid to speak his mind, especially when he feels that the Wing could be doing a better job for our members and their families. For that he will always have my respect.” Because being a CWO is such a demanding job, it is a position that is an assignment limited to three years. “It’s a job that takes seven days a week,” said Nault. “You never stop thinking about it. There is always something to solve or resolve or make better. I will miss that part, but it takes a toll over three years. You are always in the spotlight.” Nault will be leaving Cold Lake next week to take up a new military position in Ottawa. “Remi has sacrificed three years to 4 Wing during which he has lived away from his family,” said Moar. “I’m really excited to see him reunited with his family in Ottawa and I know that they are looking forward to seeing him home again.” “Although Remi’s service at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer is coming to an end, he has been invited to stay in the CAF and continue to serve as an officer. Under the Special Requirements Commissioning Plan CWO Nault will be promoted to Major this summer and will start a new job at the Directorate of Defence Programme Coordination,” said Moar. “I’m not sure it will be as much fun as being a Wing Chief, but he’s going to appreciate being home!” Even after three years as CWO, Nault said he finds it hard to describe just what the job is all about. “It takes about a year to learn and be comfortable with it,” he says. The role of the CWO, perhaps more than anything else, is to be the eye and ears of the Wing Commander and the Wing leadership. The CWO works with and assists the Wing Commander on a daily basis. The CWO also works closely with individual squadron leaders and all Canadian Armed Forces members on the base. He also consults with community leaders, a role that can include attending City of Cold Lake council meetings. “4 Wing has an excellent relationship with the community.” Nault says.
Wing leadership also has an excellent relationship with forces members, says Nault, who regularly met with members on an informal and regular basis in groups and individually. “Differences of opinion can drive the right kind of changes. If there is a difference of opinion I want to learn why. I want to look, listen and react.” He said it is important to accept that change in any organization can take time, but it does happen, and the Canadian Armed Forces is a leader is welcoming necessary changes. “If I do my job well, I have moved the yardstick a little bit.” When he became CWO, he was certainly no newcomer to the military. He says he’s has been proud to serve 35 years and has no regrets about the life he chose. “Perhaps I’m old fashioned, but I have a sense of pride and feel a dedication to Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces. No organization is ever perfect, but the Canadian Armed Forces always strives to make things better. We make mistakes, but we take steps to rectify them.” He has served stints in Germany, for four years, Cold Lake in the 1990s and at Alert, NWT. While in Germany he got married and has four children, all in Ottawa. Nault grew up in North Bay, Ont., where a teen friend who was an army cadet ingnited his interest joining the military. “I wanted to be a game warden or in the military and look where I am today.” At 17 as a determined teen he joined the Royal 22 Regiment, the famed French Canadian Van Doo Regiment. He says he loves the outdoors, just got a puppy to train as a hunting dog when he gets home to Ottawa and still enjoys life in the military. He seems to have lived both his dreams. He’s quick with advice to newcomers in the military or perhaps those questioning their career choice. An important aspect of life in the military that he has learned is that you must be ready for constant change. ‘Things will change. That’s what being in the forces has taught me. You have to be used to that to succeed. Things usually change for the better for you. There are so many opportunities.” He admits most would never imagine that a career that led to be a CWO at an air base started in the infantry because of his love of the outdoors and included a stint as an Electric Generating Station Technician. “You never know what the road is going to look like.” Although he is returning home to Ottawa to be with his family, he says he will miss Cold Lake., where he has been stationed twice. “Cold Lake has so much to offer. When I tell people it is a great place, I really mean it.” Cliff Kenyon
COVID-19 volunteer group celebrates success CLIFF KENYON The Cold Lake COVID-19 Response group is declaring mission success. With two military members and two veterans plus new friends and helpers the group has in the past three months jumped in to help out in the community during the pandemic. Truth is there was no formal mission. There were no orders given or received. It was a group of people who got together, embraced a cause, and proved they were determined to succeed. The goal was to help feed those who were perhaps less fortunate, house bound because of
the pandemic or seniors stuck at home. “Cold Lake has proven to be an amazing community of volunteers who want to help out,” said Christie Strazza, one of the organizers of the group. Cpl Allison Janes, who is a volunteer at the Cold Lake Food Bank, was the founder of the group. When the pandemic hit in March, she was worried about food bank regulars and others who would be unable to make it into the food bank to pick up supplies. Janes did more than worry about their plight. She wanted to do something to help. She talked the her friends. They decided they would
deliver meals twice a week wanted to help out.” to pandemic shutins. Lori Geneau took More and more people care of administration jumped on board when and dealing with the they learned about the deluge of request for help cause and they wanted to and offers of help. help out, too. Cooking the meals This month, as the with her family members worries of the pandemic as prep cooks was Chef faded and their services Jolyane Dumont, Joly’s were no longer needed, Fine Cuisine, a Cold drivers who volunteered Lake caterer. to help out and make “She said they would the deliveries, dropped make the meals if we off their last meals. During the three month period, the group had prepared and delivered meals to 60 recipients twice a week for a total of 3,000 meals. “It’s truly amazing how many people wanted to help out to make this such as success,” said gentle hands, caring professionals Stazza. “It was a lot of work, but a lot of people
delivered them, said Stazza. “They wanted something to do and we kept them busy.” Finding volunteer drivers and donations was never a problem for the group. Dave McDonald at Sobeys helped with donations of food, especially fresh produce. Rob Ealey, general manager at Pourhouse
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At the Museum Cold Lake Air Force Museum has thousands of artifacts. Many are on display and many have been archived and are in storage for future display and research purposes. All items at the museum were donated. Sometimes the donor knows little about the item, its purpose or history. Occasionally, museum staff are also stumped by an unusual or rare item. That’s where you come in. The Courier will regularly feature photos of some items and
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