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May 17th a day to recognize at 4 Wing and the world Statement by the Minister of National Defence on the LGBT Purge Report NATIONAL DEFENCE / CANADIAN ARMED FORCES May 17, 2021 marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, a day created to reflect on the violence and discrimination experienced by LGBTQ2 communities, and a reminder to be deliberate in our actions to end this form of discrimination. On this day we acknowledge and are proud to show support for LGBTQ2 Defence Team members who contribute so much to our organization. This year also sees the release of the LGBT Purge Fund Report, ‘Emerging from the Purge: The State of LGBTQI2S Inclusion in the Federal Workplace and Recommendations for Improvement’. We welcome the recommendations from this report as an opportunity to do better and are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination based on gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation within the Defence Team. It wasn’t very long ago that members of the LGTBQ2 community were persecuted for who they were, with official sanction of the government. During this period known as the “LGBT Purge”, LGBTQ2 members experienced abusive and violent actions that included identifying, investigating, sanctioning, and in some cases, discharging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the Federal Public Service. These experiences had significant impacts on the individuals who were targeted, resulting in lifelong trauma and emotional, psychological, relational and economic consequences. It also created an overall climate of fear within these organizations. While progress has been made, and official policies
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Members of the 4 Wing Command Team alongside members of the Defence Team Pride Advisory Organization (DTPAO) raise the pride flag over 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta as part of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, on May 17, 2021. From left to Right: DTPAO Co-Chair “Civilian” Chloe Plamondon, 4 Wing Commander, Colonel (Col) Dave Moar, DTPAO Co-Chair “Military” Lieutenant Navy Garrett MacKenzie, 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) CWO Lee Darling, DTPAO Champion LCol Delaina Brown. have changed, we also recognize that Defence Team LGBTQ2 members continue to experience discrimination, harassment, exclusion and misconduct today. We have made progress but we have more work to do, as this report indicates. In 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau officially apologized for the LGBT Purge and worked diligently to reach a final settlement agreement with the plaintiffs of the LGBT Purge class action lawsuit in a fair, compassionate, and respectful manner. The Final Settlement Agreement stipulated that Subject Matter Experts, selected by the LGBT Purge Fund, would provide recommendations on improving training and inclusion throughout the
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federal workplace. During the summer launches today with a new name and of 2020, the Department of National purpose: the Defence Team Pride Defence and CAF participated in the Advisory Organization. Its aim is to consultation process to help inform foster awareness of the barriers faced by the LGBT Purge Fund Report. This LGBTQ2 communities, provide insight process included individual interviews, to leadership on systemic challenges, document policy reviews and individual and create meaningful engagement surveys. We will use the LGBT Purge throughout the Defence Team. Fund Report and its recommendations There are people who still feel the to identify measures needed to address harm of discriminatory policies, like systemic barriers and to strengthen those that led to the LGBT Purge. On inclusion practices, policies, tools, May 17th we acknowledge past harms training materials and mechanisms to and raise awareness of behaviors that create an even more inclusive workplace contribute to homophobia, transphobia for LGBTQ2 members of the Defence and biphobia. Although we can never Team. undo the pain these policies caused, we As part of our continued efforts must learn from our mistakes and do towards a more inclusive workplace, better for our members in a manner a Defence Advisory Group officially that respects the dignity of all.
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Browse the Aisles of the 4 Wing BALANCE Library virtually JOY SMITH The 4 Wing Health Promotion (HP) department is anxious to show off the 4 Wing virtual BALANCE Library. The library provides educational video sessions on-demand on subjects the CAF Physical Performance strategy has identified as Performance 4 (P4) Behaviours: Move More, Sleep Well, Eat Better and Train Right. Physical performance is an essential component of operational readiness. Research indicates that, to
perform at your best, you need to be trained and fit, properly fueled, well-rested, and free from injury. Therefore, members can do their part to maintain operational readiness by being active, eating healthy, adopt proper sleep habits or training safely and the BALANCE Library can help. The virtual Library is an idea that has come about as a result of COVID-19 but the team also sees the project as a way for personnel to access resources when they are not be able to visit the HP team in person. Work on the BALANCE Library is an ongoing process. In the Move More portal, participants can take advantage of virtual fitness classes in yoga, body conditioning, Fit in 15 sessions, HIIT and FORCE conditioning. The Sleep Well portal has a seven-part series called Sleep and You.
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Application process: Open to all graduating high school students who are dependents of personnel currently serving at 4 Wing in the CAF (Regular or Reserve) or as DND or NPF employees. The students must be planning on pursuing full-time post-secondary studies at a recognized educational institution (academic or technical), must have maintained a consistent academic standing and have contributed to the community in a demonstrable manner. The most important application requirement is the 500-word essay on either ‘Leadership’, ‘Quality of Life’ or ‘Community Spirit’. Students must provide a clear and well thought out presentation of what their selected quality means to them and illustrate that quality’s influence in their own lives.
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. 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.
The Eat Better portal is offering Rediscovering Wellness. This series contains 12 videos that discuss everything from Canada’s Food Guide to decoding food labels to how to shop like a pro. A series on Performance Nutrition will launch at the end of summer. Currently, staff are working on a two-part mental resiliency series as part of the Train Right portal. That series is due to go live in the fall. Videos are between five to 30 minutes long and even though the project is geared toward military members, everyone can benefit from the information found in this library. You can view the 4 Wing virtual BALANCE Library by going to https://www.cafconnection.ca/ Cold-Lake/Adults/For-Military-Personnel/BALANCE/ BALANCE-Library.aspx.
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Should there be any questions regarding the CWO Peter Stauffer Memorial Scholarships and the application process, please contact the 4 Wing CWO EA, Sgt Nicholas Broczkowski at telephone 780-840-8000 ext 8112 or email Nicholas.Broczkowski@forces.gc.ca.
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Fire Chief urges caution during tinder dry conditions CITY OF COLD LAKE
• Be contained in an appropriate fire pit. “Residents who have an outdoor fire pit, but aren’t • Be constantly monitored by a competent certain that it meets the requirements for recreational Cold Lake, AB – Cold Lake Fire-Rescue is urging person and never left unattended. burning, are welcome to give us a call and we will residents to use caution and common sense when • Be located with at least 3 metres clearance schedule a free inspection,” says Fallow. “It’s better to lighting recreational fires, after 33 firefighters spent from buildings, property lines, trees, fences or any be safe than sorry; illegal burns can lead to damaged more than 5 hours battling a blaze which destroyed combustible material. property, significant fines for the property owner, or several buildings. • Be covered with a spark arrestor (mesh screen worse.” The April 25 fire near English Bay Road and or other non-combustible material) to contain sparks. Penalties for failing to comply with the Burning Horseshoe Bay resulted in the loss of a barn, storage • Not exceed 1 metre high and 1 metre wide and Fire Pit bylaw range from $100 to $5,000. In shed, gazebo and several trailers. Cold Lake volunteer (flame size) at their largest point. addition, those responsible for a fire which requires firefighters were able to bring the flames under • Not create a risk of fire, damage or nuisance a response by Cold Lake Fire-Rescue may also be control before they spread to a nearby home. The fire to any persons or property. responsible for the costs of the response. Tanker, was deemed accidental and no injuries were reported. • Burn only clean, dry, untreated wood or pumper, rescue and brush fire trucks (and associated “Conditions are extremely dry right now and fire charcoal. Burning treated or painted wood, leaves firefighters) operate at $400 per hour. will spread fast; we’ve seen it firsthand this spring and yard waste, garbage, rubber, plastic or animal/ The latest information on active fire bans in already,” said Fire Chief and Manager of Protective organic waste is prohibited within the city, and Alberta is available at www.albertafirebans.ca. To Services Jeff Fallow. “In April alone, our department doing so could result in significant fines. schedule a free fire pit inspection, contact Cold Lake responded to more than a dozen wildland fires in In addition, any person burning wood or charcoal Fire-Rescue at 780-594-4494. the M.D. of Bonnyville. The majority were accidental, in a fire pit or barbecue must have a means of DR. ERIC HANSEN but two are being investigated as arson. Several were extinguishing the fire on hand at all times. They must caused by permitted burns getting out of control. also ensure the fire is fully extinguished, leaving only Hon. B.Sc. D.D.S One hundred percent of these fires are preventable if cold ashes before supervision of the fire ends. DR. MAY CONLIN people take the necessary precautions.” Fire pits, both permanent and portable, must Hon. B.Sc., D.M.D. Residents are not required to obtain permits for meet specific requirements before being used for a General Dentists recreational fires within the city of Cold Lake, but recreational fire. The requirements are defined in the they must abide by the bylaw regulating burning and Burning and Fire Pit bylaw (331-PL-08). The complete 780-594-5150 fire pits. Among the regulations, all recreational fires bylaw is posted on the City’s website at https://coldlake. must: civicweb.net/document/4065. 5213 - 51 Ave gentle hands, caring professionals
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May 22 is PSP’s Dog First Bachelor degrees Walk Day event granted at Royal Military College Saint-Jean since 1995 SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU – NATIONAL DEFENCE / CANADIAN ARMED FORCES On May 14, 2021, the Royal Military College Saint Jean (RMC Saint-Jean) held a historic convocation by granting undergraduate degrees for the first time since 1995. Twelve Officer Cadets received a Bachelor of International Studies after successful completion of their university-level program. The intent to return RMC Saint-Jean to university status was announced by the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, in May 2016, as part of Canada’s Defence Policy, Strong, Secured, Engaged. The granting of an undergraduate degree to its students is an important step in achieving that aim. In addition to the undergraduate degrees, today’s convocation ceremony granted a
Diploma in College Studies in science and social sciences to 45 Naval and Officer Cadets and a Certificate in International Studies to four Non-Commissioned Members.
“I am proud of all the Officer/Naval Cadets and Non-Commissioned Members who graduated today; they demonstrated resilience, tenacity and esprit de corps during these unusual times. This is the culmination of many months and years of hard work, preparing them to lead some of the finest people Canada has to offer.” Colonel Nicolas Pilon, Commander, Royal Military College
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Over 300 Naval and Officer Cadets from across Canada studied at RMC SaintJean during the 2020/2021 academic year, 25% of them were women. RMC Saint-Jean provides an International Studies program in both French and English, preparing future officers to work in a bilingual and international environment. RMC Saint-Jean students receive comprehensive training based on four pillars: university education, bilingualism, leadership and physical fitness. RMC Saint-Jean aims to prepare future officers to meet the emerging and future needs of the Canadian Armed Forces. All Naval and Officer Cadets were confined on campus since March 7, 2021. All required Protective Health Measures were followed during their academic year, including the convocation ceremony.
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hen I was in the reserves, I did BMQ with this guy, a university student, who was super focused on being the best darn officer cadet he could be. The guy must have been on this track for a long time, as he had a background in cadets, and went to university taking courses specifically to help him be a better officer. I didn’t think much about him while on course – he was there, he had his habits and ways, which were fine on most days but occasionally annoying on tougher days. Then about a year later I found myself joining his unit. And then we went on EX. For those of you who have been in the Army reserves, you probably recall exercises as being both the best of times and the worst of times. They were the best because you actually got to put on the uniform and use all that kit you got issued, and do your actual job. They were the worst of times, because for most of us, they were the only opportunity to practice skills that need time to develop. And there just isn’t that much time. You step off at 6 or 7 pm Friday night, convoy like crazy to get where you’re going, probably set up camp in the dark, and then start the EX at zero-dark-stupid with about two hours of sleep. You go all day and then there’s probably a night shoot, meaning really only the drivers get more than 6 hours’ sleep the entire weekend. You squeeze in a few more hours of drills Sunday morning, then pack up, take forever to organize a sweep for casings, do your ammo declaration, and get the heck out of there. It was at the tail end of one of these whirlwinds, as we were both 2Lts and given every crap job that could be found for 48 hours straight, that we found ourselves sitting in the backseat of an MSVS together. Us two and four other folks, shoulder to shoulder, with our rifles jammed next to us, trying to get comfortable enough to pass out. But conversations ensue, and sleepy as I was, I became convinced every time I
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opened my mouth to say anything, this guy would contradict me. Welp, I thought, there goes my sleep as I just got more and more ticked off at the no-mind smart-alec know-it-all college student, feeding his own ego by making me look like an idiot. It wasn’t my best reasoning, but with two hours sleep all weekend, I wasn’t in the best place for deep, logical, reflective, patient processing. I basically tried the rest of the 3-hour drive not to punch him in the mouth. It feels a lot like that in all of society right now, doesn’t it? Like all of us are sick and tired, fed up with this pandemic, fed up with restrictions, fed up with the infringements on our rights, and frankly fed up with seeing the same faces at work and at home – people we normally get along with, but with the pressure we’re under, with the conditions we are living with and have been living with for over a year, we are just not processing well or patient like we usually are. And what is the result? Conflict. Politicians are scrapping. Kicking this guy out. Censuring that guy. Complaining about the boss. Complaining about the opposition. Second guessing everything. Leaning into preposterous conspiracy theories that in normal times we wouldn’t give a second thought to. But now, they are grasped at, to try and rationalize the anger, the frustration, the depression that we are all struggling with. There’s a book by Amanda Ripley called “Healthy Conflict” that points out the difference between what’s healthy and what’s not. Healthy conflict can be intense at times, “…but does not collapse into dehumanization.” Those words describe a lot of angry people right now, don’t they? The conflict we are seeing seems to fit well with her view that unhealthy conflict can become “self-perpetuating, all consuming” and “typically an us-vs-them conflict”. We look at examples of people openly rebelling against social gathering rules with rodeos and yelling at store clerks for asking them to put on a mask, and we see this play out.
It’s important to think about how, in times like this, we can still disagree without having it degenerate into unhealthy conflict. Because it’s easy to react. It’s much harder to listen, non-defensively, even as you feel misunderstood. I suspect the latter is what’s needed. Ripley writes, In healthy conflict, there is movement. Questions get asked. Curiosity exists. There can be yelling, too. But healthy conflict leads somewhere. It feels more interesting to get to the other side than to stay in it. In high conflict, the conflict is the destination. There’s nowhere else to go. If you are at the end of your rope at this time, like many of us, you may be short. You may be ready to go off at any time. You may find it really easy, like I did, to feel like those who disagree, those who just won’t listen are less than human, aren’t worthy of respect. I encourage you to remember these things in such a time: 1. Stay positive. Despair puts us in a mental state where healthy decisions are rarely made. Fight for the silver lining, the light at the end of the tunnel. 2. Remember the humanity of others. They are fighting the same battle. They may have come to different conclusions than you, but there is more you agree on than you disagree about. 3. Stay curious. Don’t get defensive. Don’t get your back up. This may be the hardest task, because when you’re beaten down from a long tough go like the last 15 months, you want to self-protect. But it won’t help if you’re edging towards a conflict. Show interest, empathize. Emphasize the humanity of others, and help them see humanity in you. 4. Don’t make conflict the destination. Don’t focus on the conflict, the differences between you. Keep your eye on the goal, the end state, the other side when all this is past. oliver.edwards@forces.gc.ca
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CAPRICORN - December 22 - January 19 Capricorn, it is time to start looking for new hobbies to pass the time, especially if you’ve been spending a lot of time at home. You could transition into a new career. AQUARIUS - January 20 - February 18 Big changes are in store for you this week, Aquarius. You could get the news that you have been waiting for. This may mean you will have to quickly rise to action. PISCES - February 19 - March 20 Pisces, while others are taking in the scenery this week, you are getting down to business. This can set you on a productive path. ARIES - March 21 - April 19 Aries, altruism is a noble trait, but remember to also devote some time to your own interests. There is a way to find a balance between all of your actions. TAURUS - April 20 - May 20 Travel plans may be on your mind, Taurus. Weigh all of the pros and cons of traveling before purchasing your plane ticket or booking that hotel. GEMINI - May 21 - June 21 Gemini, when opportunities spring up sometime this week, you may need to grab that golden ring quickly or it is bound to pass you by in a flash. Then regrets may sink in. CANCER - June 22 - July 22 It is easy to miss the forest for the trees, Cancer. Making decisions based on one detail will not do you justice. You have to look at the bigger picture before making a decision. LEO - July 23 - August 22 Leo, after a few amendments to your plan, you will have some good options to go on. Scorpio can give a look as well and offer some advice on how to proceed this week. VIRGO - August 23 - September 22 Virgo, if each day seems like a mental marathon, then you definitely need to find some ‘me’ time to unwind and disconnect. Schedule time each day to devote to yourself. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22 It may seem productive to look at the world through rose-colored glasses, Libra. However, repeatedly guarding others from anything unpleasant can be a disservice. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21 Continue to stay on top of all the nuts and bolts of your daily life, Scorpio. You have been a champ at managing schedules and deadlines for yourself and others. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 21 Health news may bring a scare, Sagittarius. If anyone can whittle down the facts and get on a solid course, it is you. You’ll get through this challenge.
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Looking to expand your career horizons? Aim high as an RCAF Flight Attendant! RCAF
CANFORGEN at: http://vcds.mil.ca /apps/ There is an urgent requirement canforgens/default-eng.asp?id=036to fill vacant Flight Attendant (FA) 21&type=canforgen Though they are working in an RCAF position, FAs maintain their positions, at the rank of Sailor (1st Class)/ You’ll also find more information own environmental uniform. Corporal and Master Sailor/Master on the 437 Squadron FA webpage Typically, FAs wear green flight suits or, when flying with VIPs, their Corporal, at 437 Transport Squadron at: http://rcaf.mil.ca/en/8-wing/437standard DEU 3B uniform. They also are entitled to wear the Flight at 8 Wing in Trenton, Ontario. transport-sqn/437-flight-attendant.page Crew Badge (see CFAO 55-10, Award of Canadian Forces Flying The Flight Attendant Employment Is this for you? Talk to your local and Specialist Skill Badges). Program (FAEP) offers non- Personnel Selection Officer to get commissioned members across the started on a path that really takes off! Canadian Armed Forces an amazing opportunity to broaden their career experience outside of their occupation to work as an FA. FAs are skilled at performing a variety of tasks associated with passenger safety and comfort, responding to onboard emergencies, and operating aircraft ancillary, emergency and survival equipment, to name just a few. While the actual positions belong to and are managed by the Royal Canadian Air Force, FAs receive a specialty qualification while maintaining their current military occupation and environmental uniform. In other words, this is not an occupational transfer; rather, it is employment for a limited duration of flight duties. On completion of FA training, members will be posted to 437 Squadron for a very challenging and rewarding three-year tour flying on the Airbus. During the course of their FA employment, members will continue to be merit-listed within their own occupation, and when FA duties are completed, their respective career managers will determine their next occupational employment. Along with specialized training and a great employment experience, FAs MCpl Darcy Lefebvre, 8 Wing Imagery also receive Air Crew Allowance (see Sergeant Amelie Cote, an Aircraft Structures Technician, is currently employed as a Flight Attendant at 437 QR&O 205.32 Air Crew Allowance). (Transport) Squadron at 8 Wing, Trenton, Ontario. The Flight Attendant Employment Program (FAEP) offers For more details, including non-commissioned members across the Canadian Armed Forces an amazing opportunity to broaden their eligibility requirements, see the career experience outside of their occupation to work as an FA.
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