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Students at Art Smith Aviation Academy at 4 Wing Cold Lake yank and pull playing tug of war during their winter festival held Friday, March 13.
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Defence Team and families of 4 Wing Cold Lake, Our CFB Cold Lake leadership teams have been working hard to develop and implement a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) contingency plan that prioritizes your continued health and welfare while ensuring that 4 Wing can continue informational resources our critical operations. The priorities of our and medical support when required; and plan include: • Ensuring that • R e d u c i n g CAF members opportunities for the all virus to spread amongst continue to have access base personnel by to critical and emergency using work-from-home administrative services, processing, arrangements, canceling claims group training and posting services, etc. In the coming events, and using enhanced sanitation and days we will be fully this hygiene procedures per implementing Public Health guidelines; contingency plan. Unit • Limiting our on- Commanding Officers base activities to critical will provide specific details on Monday 16 operations; • I m p l e m e n t i n g March with a concurrent of a 14 day self-monitoring implementation operations. and work-from- reduced work home protocol for all Civilian will asymptomatic CAF arrangements determined in members who are arriving be from all international accordance with direction travel (personal or from the employing existing business), regardless of agency, location. The details employment agreements, of this protocol will be and functions/role of the civilian employee. disseminated separately; • Ensuring that all Continued on page CAF members and their families have access to 6...
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Identification Zones (ADIZ). Col. Moar said. The fighter jets 4 Wing Commander, Colonel were supported by a KC-135 Dave Moar, applauded personnel Stratotanker and E-3 Sentry after CF-18 Hornets intercepted airborne warning and control Russian jets in the Arctic on March system (AWACS) aircraft, NORAD 9. said in a news release. “Thank you for your individual The Canadian and U.S. fighter and team efforts to make aircraft intercepted two Russian Monday’s operational success TU-142F maritime reconnaissance possible,” Col. Moar wrote in a aircraft over the Arctic. message to personnel. “It is my NORAD said the Russian continued hope that you can share aircraft entered the ADIZ north of in the immense pride that Chief Alaska and remained within it for Warrant Officer (Rémi) Nault and approximately 4 hours. NORAD I feel for 4 Wing’s many fighter aircraft escorted the TUachievements!” 142s for the duration of their time CF-18s from 409 Tactical in the ADIZ. Fighter Squadron under the The Russian aircraft remained command of Canadian North in international airspace over the American Aerospace Defense Beaufort Sea, and came as close as Command (NORAD) Region 50 nautical miles to the Alaskan “worked seamlessly” with U.S. coast. The Russian aircraft did not NORAD partners, including enter United States or Canadian F-22s from Alaska, to ensure sovereign airspace. complete coverage of the Alaskan NORAD employs a layered and Canadian Air Defence defense network of radars,
satellites, and fighter aircraft to identify aircraft and determine the appropriate response. The identification and monitoring of aircraft entering a US or Canadian ADIZ demonstrates how NORAD executes its aerospace warning and aerospace control missions for the United States and Canada. “NORAD continues to operate in the Arctic across multiple domains,” said General Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, NORAD Commander. “As we continue to conduct exercises and operations in the north, we are driven by a single unyielding priority: defending the homelands.” NORAD is a bi-national command focused on the defense of both the United States and Canada; the response to potential aerospace threats does not distinguish between the two nations and draws on forces from both countries.
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uncertainty and transition throughout your life. While the one you are facing now may be daunting; you have faced change before. Try to remember what strengths and coping skills you drew on to get you through those times. Draw on those support systems which worked in the past. And remember the words of A.A. Milne’s Christopher Robin, “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.” And finally remember to reach out for help when you need it. Come and see a chaplain, mental health professional or your Unit Sentinels. When uncertainties are overwhelming, you don’t have to deal with them alone. Blessings to you.
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4 Wing Commander Col Dave Moar and 1 Heath Services Group Commander Colonel John E. Crook conduct the signing ceremony for the 4 Wing Heath Care Centre Opening Ceremony at Building 881 on March 13, 2020 at 4 Wing, Cold Lake, Alberta.
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The official cutting of the ribbon ceremony for the 4 Wing Heath Care Centre Opening Ceremony at Building 881 on March 13, 2020 at 4 Wing, Cold Lake, Alberta. (Left to Right): 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Rémi Nault, 4 Wing Commander Colonel (Col) Dave Moar, 1 Heath Services Group Commander Col John E. Crook, Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland, 1 Heath Services Group Chief Warrant Officer CWO Jules Bérubé.
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It’s more fun than you think at the Ident Unit. Staff members Tanya Pelletier (left) and Margaret Bouchard show off their handmade creation decorating the wall to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Neither of them are Irish and it’s just for fun.
4 Wing religious services Pastoral and spiritual support is still available at the 4 Wing Chaplain’s Office even though religious services at 4 Wing Cold Lake have been cancelled indefinitely. He said all masses, worship and gatherings at Holy Name Chapel and St. Mark’s Chapel have been cancelled until further notice. Pastoral and spiritual support is still available at the 4 Wing Chaplain’s Office.
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CAPRICORN - December 22 - January 19 Use this week as an opportunity to catch up on some rest, Capricorn. Your schedule has been jampacked for some time now, and your energy stores are depleted. AQUARIUS - January 20 - February 18 Aquarius, you may be stuck in the middle of a situation with two people you care about. Be an impartial listener to both instead of taking sides. Offer advice if it’s sought. PISCES - February 19 - March 20 Pisces, you may be hit with a bit of melancholy this week, but it quickly subsides when you touch base with someone whose energy is contagious. ARIES - March 21 - April 19 You may be facing the consequences of a little overindulgence this week, Aries. It may take a bit for you to get back on track. Use every opportunity to rest up. TAURUS - April 20 - May 20 Taurus, if you are moving from one job to another, you may have to put your social life on hold for a bit until all components of this transition are working smoothly. GEMINI - May 21 - June 21 Gemini, obligations at work or at home are building up and you may be experiencing extra stress. The key to feeling better is to take some of the responsibilities off of your plate. CANCER - June 22 - July 22 Cancer, a lack of communication between you and a close friend or relative may have you wondering if this person is okay. Just be persistent with your inquiries. LEO - July 23 - August 22 Leo, caution is called for any time a financial presentation is made that affects your finances. Properly vet all potential investments and anyone guiding you in this process. VIRGO - August 23 - September 22 Virgo, you may be putting your best self forward, but unless you get others to take notice, you won’t be able to make an impact. Enlist others to help. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22 Libra, your ingenuity and imagination have been wavering lately. Thankfully, that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to get things working again. Stay the course. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21 Financial matters come to the forefront this week, Scorpio. You may have depleted your reserves a bit faster than expected. It’s probably time to curtail your spending. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 21 Sagittarius, you may need to say something to a loved one that shows how much you support this special purpose. Give careful consideration to what you want to say.
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A message to 4 Wing Defence Team and families ...continued from front page At this time, although there has been precautionary testing of some 4 Wing members who presented flu-like symptoms, there have been no positive cases of COVID-19. I remain cautious and concerned as our members are very well-traveled, and we need to remain vigilant for any potential symptoms of the virus. Any CAF member who suspects they are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 shall: Self-isolate; • Inform the unit chain of command by phone; • Consult with 22 Canadian
Forces Health Services Centre (CFHSC) using the non-emergent line provided in previous correspondence (CAF members only) or dial 811 (CAF members and families); and • Follow the medical advice and direction given. If you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 do not expose others to the virus by visiting a health facility (including 22 CFHSC) as your first action. Self-isolate and call! Please continue to watch closely for further updates. I will be providing important information to you regularly using this channel. Stay healthy!
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