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Summary Vol. 28 / No 22 25 janvier 2023

In this issue :

Next edition 8 / 02 / 2023

He is among the winners! ..............................................................3

Dealine 30 / 01 / 2023

An at-sea exercise hosted by HMCS Donnacona................................6 Foreign students are back to Saint-Jean Garrison.............................8

Saint-Jean Garrison Office K-125, PO Box 100 Station bureau-chef Richelain QC J0J 1R0 450-358-7099 #6346 servir@forces.gc.ca journalservir.com

They are ready to serve anywhere!..................................................10 On the agenda................................................................................12 In 2023, let our boots follow our lips!............................................13 A parenthesis on mental health.......................................................13

PRINT : digital edition only EDITOR : Col Serge Ménard 2 Cdn Div Support Group Commander

In a nutshell....................................................................................13

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Canadian Forces Imagery Contest

HE IS AMONG THE WINNERS! |Yves Bélanger, Servir Master Corporal Dominic Duchesne-Beaulieu, an Imagery Technician from 2nd Canadian Division Headquarters in Montreal, won a first place in the Canadian Forces Imagery Contest.

Organized annually by the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services and the Imaging Systems Program Management of the Assistant Deputy Minister (Public Affairs), this competition had taken a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. It came back strong this year. The committee received a total of 511 photos in the various categories.

It was in the Military operations category that MCpl Duchesne-Beaulieu was declared the winner by the members of the jury, thanks to his photo entitled Inspect that wing. This category includes photos featuring CAF members on duty, on parade, on exercise, in training, on a mission or in operations, whether at home or abroad. These photos may also show military equipment or vehicles in action, where CAF members may not be clearly visible.

A proud photographer MCpl Duchesne-Beaulieu received a plaque and a $1,000 gift card from Canadian Tire. He is very proud that one of the three photos he submitted caught the jury's attention. “It is rewarding to see that our work is appreciated.”

As an imagery technician, the CAF member was trained in photography by the Canadian Armed Forces. “However, I am curious and, among other things, I watched several videos on the YouTube channel to learn various artistic techniques both in terms of taking photos and lighting.”

The names of all contest winners was announced the week of January 16 on the various Canadian Armed Forces platforms.

To discover the winning photos of the 2022 edition of the Canadian Forces Imagery Contest

Master Corporal Dominic Duchesne-Beaulieu is the Imagery Technician at the 2nd Canadian Division Headquarters in Montreal.

Photo: Cplc D. Duchesne-Beaulieu

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Master Corporal Dominic Duchesne-Beaulieu's photo Inspect that wing won first prize in the Military Operations category.

Photo: Cplc D. Duchesne-Beaulieu

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AN AT-SEA EXERCISE HOSTED

BY HMCS DONNACONA |Yves Bélanger, Servir

Several exercises

From January 5 to 13, 72 members of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) gathered in British Columbia to participate in a patrol and rescue at-sea exercise aboard Orca-class ships. Some 22 members of Her Majesty's Canadian Ships (HMCS) Donnacona and Radisson were there.

During the few days spent at sea, several exercises were carried out. “The purpose of this type of training is to practice the troops in preparation for possible operations.”

A rocky start

The victim was hoisted into the Zodiac. “The crew ensured the victim was uninjured and landed him on shore where his fellow windsurfers were waiting.

All aboard were relieved to have arrived on time and put their hard-earned skills to work for someone in distress.”

In addition to dealing with a few mechanical breakdowns, the sailors were able to take part in fire and rescue drills. “Also, the three crews had to pracThe exercise was hosted by HMCS Donnacona. The choice to hold it in tice launching the Zodiac boats every day. This was done between three Western Canada was based on two main reasons. The first is that there are and five times a day to allow all members to do so.” no Orca-class vessels (training and patrol boats) in Eastern Canada. “The second is that as soon as we leave the port of Halifax, we are in the middle of the ocean. When we leave Vancouver, there is a body of water between Rescue operation the different islands where it is possible to practice several things,” says Lieu- On January 9, HMCS Wolf was called upon to respond to an actual search tenant (Navy) Paul Timperley, principal Officer of the exercise and member and rescue request from the Canadian Coast Guard. “A windsurfer had of HMCS Donnacona. fallen into the water and could not get back on his board. He was too far from the coast to swim back.”

Members of the RCN participated in the exercise on a voluntary basis.

Three ships, HMCS Orca 55, HMCS Wolf 59 and HMCS Cougar 61 were Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthieu Barron of HMCS Donnacona and Sailor involved. “We have distributed 24 CAF members per boat. We have bal- 3rd class Emma Franklin of HMCS Scotian assisted the stricken citizen once anced the crews to ensure we have members of different specializations in he was spotted southwest of James Island. “These service members have each of the ships.” extensive medical experience in their civilian careers.”

Lt(N) Timperly explains that the first few hours after leaving the port of Vancouver were difficult on board the three ships. “The winds were very strong and several of our passengers got seasick. I myself had to take medication.” Fortunately, this bad experience was short-lived.

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Photo : Slt Jonathan Tucker

Orca class ships Length: 33 metres (108 feet) Width: 8.6 metres (28 feet) Draft: 2.5 metres (8 feet) Displacement: 210 tons (231 English tons) Maximum speed: 23 knots Propulsion: 2 x 1825 kW (2450 hp) Caterpillar diesel engines The eight ships of the Orca class Orca (PCT 55) Raven (PCT 56) Caribou (PCT 57) Fox (PCT 58)

Wolf (PCT 59) Grizzly (PCT 60) Cougar (PCT 61) Moose (PCT 62)

Sailor 3rd class Vandad Kardar, of HMCS Donnacona.

Before the departure, food was being transported on the three ships.

Photo: Lt(N) Nikolas Dolmat

Photo: Lt(N) Nikolas Dolmat

The three Orca-class ships used during the exercise.

Photo: Lt(N) Nikolas Dolmat

Master Sailor Mélina De Moor, of HMCS Donnacona.

Photo: Lt(N) Nikolas Dolmat

Fire simulations allowed crew members with the necessary qualifications to perfect their extinguishing technique.

Photo: Lt(N) Nikolas Dolmat

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FOREIGN STUDENTS ARE BACK TO SAINT-JEAN GARRISON Captain Huyen Trang Do of the Vietnamese Army and Lieutenant Alhadji Oumar of the Cameroonian Army are in Canada to perfect a second language.

Photo: Yves Bélanger

|Yves Bélanger, Servir

Recently arrived

After a three-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, foreign military students are back at Canadian Forces Language School Saint-Jean Detachment (CFLS Saint-Jean Det). They are at the SaintJean Garrison as part of the Military Training and Cooperation Program (MTCP). Servir met two of them, Captain Huyen Trang Do of the Vietnamese Army and Lieutenant Alhadji Oumar of the Cameroon Army.

On the morning of January 16, the 60 military students were ready to start their session. For many from southern countries, the weather is the biggest adaptation challenge. “At home, when it is 25 degrees Celsius, we consider it cold,” says Lt Oumar, laughing.

Capt Do explains for her part that only a few weeks ago, she was on deployment in the Central African Republic. “It was very hot. Afterwards, I For the staff of CFLS Saint-Jean Det, the arrival of foreign students is a real came back home for a month where it was a little more temperate. This time, pleasure after three years of distance learning. “This face-to-face return was I discover the cold. I had never lived in such an atmosphere.” highly anticipated and we are very happy to welcome our international partners back,” said Charles Bolduc, Head of the Foreign Division at CFLS For the rest, they say they were not too out of place when they arrived at Saint-Jean Garrison. “The army is pretty much the same everywhere. The Saint-Jean Det. essential aspect is based on discipline,” says Capt Do. He explains that during these years, the CFLS Saint-Jean Det team has done a lot of work and modified learning to offer distance education. “Although The two Officers say they were very touched by the warm welcome they remany students have made good progress with our virtual language training, ceived on their arrival. “My companions and I did not expect to be received there is nothing better than the courses offered on site.” More than 200 stu- with so much kindness and courtesy,” says Lt Oumar. dents from South American countries participated in the virtual training in They are eager to learn more about Quebec and Canadian cultures. “It is 2021 and 2022. very rewarding to understand other people. This is why I am happy to be Mr. Bolduc explains that during the winter session, students will benefit from able to take my lessons on site,” says Capt Do. classroom instruction and complete immersion in the Canadian military environment and the country's culture. “To date, the students are very happy One in English, the other in French to have arrived in Canada and very motivated to begin their training. Our dedicated teachers are also very excited to start teaching in the classroom Capt Do currently speaks three languages: Vietnamese, Mandarin and English. She understands and speaks some French, but wants to refine her again. It’s a breath of fresh air in the CFLS pavilion.”

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learning. “More and more, we are called upon to work on international missions. This is why I find it important to master different languages.”

For his part, Lt Oumar came to the Saint-Jean Garrison with the aim of learning to master the language of Shakespeare. “In Cameroon, there are two official languages, English and French. I would like to be as skilled in English as I am in French.”

He goes on to stress that he is very happy to live the experience face-toface. “It's always better to be in immersion to learn a new language faster.”

Several months away from home The Vietnamese officer is the mother of a three-year-old boy. She admits finding it difficult to be so far away from him for a few months. “He too finds it hard. When I returned home after my deployment in December, he wouldn't let go of me for a second. He needed to stick to me. I felt a little bad to leave. Fortunately, I can talk to him and see him regularly thanks to the Internet and I know he is safe with my husband.

Father of two daughters aged seven and three, Lt Oumar also says he is blessed to be able to benefit from the Web to speak with them. “When I learned that I could leave for Canada, I had just experienced an intensive four-month internship in a foreign country. I only had five days with my wife and children before leaving. However, we try to do a teleconference every day to keep in touch,” he concludes.

Let us recall, in conclusion, that the MTCP is a Defence diplomacy program that advances Canada's contribution to international peace and security.

Captain Huyen Trang Do, during a recent deployment on the African continent.

Photo: courtesy

To discover the MTCP Lieutenant Alhadji Oumar.

Photo: courtesy

Some additional information Number of students for the winter 2023 session: 60 (30 in English class and 30 in French class) Duration of training: from January 16 to May 19, 2023 Number of countries present: 21 Benin Botswana Cameroon Ivory Coast Georgia Indonesia Jordan

Malawi Malaysia Mongolia Nepal North Macedonia Oman Pakistan

Philippines Serbia Tanzania Thailand Ukraine Vietnam Zambia

Number of teachers: the Foreign Division has 16 teachers Planned extracurricular activities: visits to the cities of Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec (museums and parliaments). International Thanks God it's Thursday evening on May 4, 2023.

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THEY ARE READY TO SERVE ANYWHERE! During a survival exercise, participants learned how to light a fire without tools.

Photo: Cpl Valérie Duclos-Péloquin

|Yves Bélanger, Servir

the aegis of 34 CBG, this allowed the higher-level command post (brigade level) to practice. Integrated Combat Service Support also practiced at the From January 2 to 7, approximately 400 members of the 34th and 35th Canadian Brigade Groups gathered at Support Base Valcartier command post level providing live supply support throughout the exercise.” to participate in Exercise NOBLE GUERRIER. Lieutenant (Navy) Kary-Anne Poirier, Public Affairs Officer for 34 Canadian Brigade Group (34 CBG), explains that this exercise allowed for joint integration, giving members of different trades the chance to train in the field. “Infantry, artillery, armor and even cooks had the chance to contribute to the collective effort of the exercise.”

NOBLE GUERRIER 2023 Throughout their stay in Valcartier, CAF members were able to carry out offensive operations in cold weather in a context of conventional warfare, particularly in urban areas, day and night. Combat patrols, raids, ambushes, survival trays and company attacks were on the agenda, as was live artillery and armor fire. “The goal is to perfect tactical knowledge in a realistic environment.”

Reservists are ready

On a regular basis, members of the Reserve are invited to participate in exercises of all kinds. “At any time, the Government of Canada may call upon the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to undertake missions for the protection of Canada and the Canadian people and for the maintenance of peace and stability.”

The “military concentration” type exercise is a large-scale training exercise that takes place annually either in a temperate climate, in the United States for example, or in a winter climate. “These trainings are part of the operational readiness cycle for CAF reservists. Generally, three Main training groups (MTGs) take place beforehand so that the members are ready to participate in the military concentration, which represents a longer and larger exercise.

Lt(N) Poirier adds that the exercise also allowed the light infantry battalion Lt(N) Poirier says all military exercises are planned and conducted to betto practice their command post. “Since control of the exercise was under ter prepare reservists for possible real-life situations. “Extreme cold condi10

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An exercise such as NOBLE GUERRIER requires the presence of cooks to feed the troops.

Photo: Cpl Valérie Duclos-Péloquin

Photo 1: Front: Lieutenant-Colonel André Girard, Chief of Staff of the 34th Canadian Brigade Group, Colonel Alain Cohen, Commander of the 34th Canadian Brigade Group, and Brigadier General Stéphane Boivin, Commander of the 2nd Canadian Division and Joint Task Force (East). Back: Corporal Hugo Champagne-Jean and Master Corporal Michelle Addy, geomatics advisers from 35 Canadian Brigade Group.

Photo 2: Live armor fire took place during Exercise NOBLE GUERRIER. Photo 3: Such an exercise allows reservists to perfect tactical knowledge in realistic simulations.

Photo 4: It was in Valcartier that the reservists gathered.

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Photo: Cpl Valérie Duclos-Péloquin

tions and vast, dispersed terrain, particularly in the Arctic, create unique challenges. Exercises test and improve our systems and procedures to ensure we are ready to serve anywhere, anytime.” It is on a voluntary basis that members of the Reserve participate in this type of training.

The Public Affairs Officer specifies that the CAF can count on a solid foundation since the members of the Reserve continue to maintain their Arctic capacities and increase their experience relating to this region of the globe.

“Arctic combat readiness demonstrates our determination to provide protection and security at home by enhancing our ability to deploy and operate quickly where our government needs us.”

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On the agenda On the agenda

financial

On Thursday, January 26, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 079 – Richelieu, in collaboration with Service Canada, invites its members, non-members and their friends to a conference which will focus on pensions, RRSP, income tax and the guaranteed income supplement. The activity will be held on the premises of the organization located at 745, rue des Carrières, in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. A snack will be served. For information and reservation: 450-357-1390 or 438-820-7654

A conference on weight loss On February 1, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Montreal Region Health Promotion team will present on Teams the conference The secrets of weight loss, myths and reality. CAF members and civilian employees of the Defence (civil servants and employees of non-public funds) are invited.

Information: carl.coicou@forces. gc.ca Registration: promosantemtl@forces.qc.ca

A night hike in the forest Saturday, February 11, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Recreation Department of Personnel Support Programs is offering a walk in the forest at night, at Saint-Grégoire mount in collaboration with CIME Haut-Richelieu.

Participants will need to get to the activity on their own. Poles and headlamps will be provided. Those interested should register

by January 30. Costs: PSP members $5, non-PSP members: $10.

Registration: Saint-Jean Garrison Sports Centre at 450-358-7099 # 7262

Activities to celebrate fatherhood On Sunday, February 19 The Daddy & Me program is back at the Military Family Resource Centre. Military families are invited to the Centre Multisports in Saint-Jean to play a bowling game (duckpins). The activity is free (for CAF members and their immediate family members), but places are limited.

Information and registration

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A parenthesis on mental health In 2023, let our boots follow our lips! |Carl Coicou, Specialist, Health Promotion - Montreal Garrison At the dawn of a new year, many of us wish our loved ones health above all else. We often say that the rest, without being superfluous, is much less important. Indeed, if we do not enjoy good health, it is much more difficult to enjoy life and all that is offered to us.

Do you give your health the importance it deserves?

Making our health a priority should come with real commitments that last more than a few weeks… Otherwise, the impacts will be rather negligible.

Being physically active, eating healthy, getting enough sleep, controlling alcohol intake, making time for activities that we enjoy, practicing mindfulness are all examples of the paths we must take to aspire to the best- be.

Unlock your handbrake!

It is good to remember that taking care of yourself also means being able to recognize our limits and make the right choices to meet our physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual needs. If we neglect any of these aspects, we will likely have difficulty finding balance and maintaining good overall health.

To achieve this, we must release the handbrake of our negative thoughts and free ourselves from the mental traps that have kept us inactive for too long. Professional support may be needed to begin this journey of change.

Learn about Health Promotion programs and activities

|Carl Coicou, Specialist, Health Promotion - Montreal Garrison We have to change that! This slogan chosen for the annual Bell Let's Talk awareness campaign illustrates what each of us must do to progress.

Over the years, this campaign has become the world's largest conversation on mental health. This year, it will take place on January 25 and will encourage all Canadians to take one or more actions to reduce the stigma of mental illness, promote awareness and foster a better understanding of mental health issues. Its objective: to ensure that each person in psychological distress can obtain the help they need, without judgment.Although we still have work to do as a society, we have made great strides in advancing the cause of mental health. This subject is less and less taboo and prejudices tend to fade. Let’s continue like this, because this is the way to go!

In a nutshell

Take the Survey on Sexual Misconduct in the CAF Statistics Canada has extended the Survey on Sexual Misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) until January 26, 2023. Members of the Regular Force and Primary Reserve are invited to participate.

To participate

Some $205,500 raised for the NDWCC In 2022, the region's National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) raised $ 205,500. At the Saint-Jean Garrison, just over $ 110,000 was collected, the amount of the objective to be reached. At the Montreal Garrison, the sum of $ 95,348 was raised.

This year again, the organizers had set the objective at $ 220,000, or $ 110,000 for the two Garrisons.

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The PSP offers you…

The Personnel Support Programs team in the Montreal region offers a wide range of services to members of the military Montreal Garrison – It's time to reload your machine

Military runners wanted

Given the success of the first two sessions of the Reload your machine workshop, Health Promotion has decided to go with a third edition this spring. There will be 16 sessions, spread over eight weeks. Healthy lifestyle habits, physical training, quality of sleep, alcohol consumption and food will be some of the topics covered. Everything will take place at the rate of two lunches per week. As of March 22, CAF members and civilian Defence employees of the Montreal Garrison will be able to participate in the workshops prepared to motivate them to resume good living habits. Now is the time to register!

The 2023 Canadian Armed Forces National Running Championship will take place on May 26-28 and will be held in partnership with the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend. The 5 and 10 km courses will take place on May 27. The half-marathon and the marathon, on May 28. You must register before February 17 and present proof of qualification.

Information and registration: claudie.busssieres@forces.gc.ca

Information and registration: carl.coicou@forces.gc.ca

Weight loss conference On February 1, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., the Health Promotion team will present on Teams the conference The secrets of weight loss, myths and reality. The activity is intended for CAF members and Defence civilian employees (public service and non-public funds).

Information: carl.coicou@forces.gc.ca Registration: promosantemtl@forces.qc.ca

Rent ice crampons, poles and snowshoes at outdoor stores!

Want to try winter hiking? You can rent the necessary equipment at a good price at the outdoor stores of the Saint-Jean and Montreal Garrisons. The rental is accessible to all and can last a maximum of 10 days.

To know the rental costs

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community. Enjoy!

Montreal Garrison - Beginning of the X-FORCE program

Night hike

On Monday, February 13, the X-FORCE program will begin at the Montreal Garrison sports centre, on Mondays and Wednesdays, from noon to 1 p.m. These intensive FORCE evaluation-specific workouts are intended for CAF members aiming for gold and platinum levels.

A walk at night in the forest is organized on Saturday, February 11, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Saint-Grégoire mount in collaboration with CIME Haut-Richelieu. Participants will need to get to the activity on their own and poles and headlamps will be provided. Those interested should register by January 30.

Costs: PSP members $5, non-PSP members $10.

Information and registration: michael.maillet@forces.gc.ca

Registration: Saint-Jean Garrison sports centre at 450-358-7099 # 7262

Montreal Garrison – PSP Carnival It's PSP Carnival time! The event will take place at the Montreal Garrison on Thursday, February 16. Snacks will be offered to participants!

Here is the list of planned activities: - 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.: the Yeti Challenge, a short race with four obstacles on the 400-metre track. Registration mandatory.

- 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Capture the Flag. The team that captures three flags and protects them for two minutes wins!

Join PSP Our team is always looking for dynamic people who want to make a difference for members of the military community.

Have a look at the jobs available in the region

Information and registration: 514-252-2777 # 2476 or jonathan.gauthier-larochelle@forces.gc.ca

Discover the different digital platforms of PSP - Montreal Region!

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They push their limits

From running to ultramarathon In its future editions, Servir will offer you this section to introduce you to members of the Defence Team, civilians or CAF members, who train rigorously in order to participate in various competitions. Do you know an athlete whose efforts deserve recognition?

Contact us at servir@forces.gc.ca!

Name: Corporal Anthony Fyfe-Miller Unit: 3rd Canadian Support Unit Sport: Ultramarathon

What led you to practice your discipline?

Running.

What other sports do you practice?

I practice functional training (Crossfit or bootcamp type) to improve my running performance, but also to maintain operational physical capacity. I believe that training in general should be essential for an active member of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Your greatest ultramarathon accomplishments?

The five ultramarathons completed in the last few years, but specifically the one I completed individually on my treadmill during the pandemic. The total distance was 110 km. So far, I have participated in the Ultra Mega trail Do you have a ritual that brings you luck before a competition?

Personally, I don't have a riQuebec, the Harricana Ultra Trail and the Bromont Ultra. tual, because I believe that What are your strengths and weaknesses? whatever you do, the perforI would say that resilience is one of my main strengths and that the constant mance will come if the prepasearch for perfection can become one of my weaknesses. On some level, ration is made. this can be a nuisance for performance, because you are never satisfied What would you say to with the result. someone who wants to try During a competition, what do you focus on? your discipline?

I prefer to focus on things over which I have real control. We can't do any- I would say to that person to thing about the temperature or the start time of the races. There's nothing to go for it, regardless of other stress about! people's opinions. Performance comes with discipline How do you live with your poor performance?

Unfortunately, poor performances are part of the sports world, but I believe and confidence. there is always a way to learn from a poor performance. I approach poor performance as an apprenticeship.

What influence do the athletes you meet have on your training and your performance?

Currently, I usually train alone, but I have had the chance to do so with individuals with much more skills than me. Observing them and seeing them continue to be so motivated, even though they have experienced setbacks, has a positive impact on me.

What role do your loved ones play in your success?

They play a very important role in everything I do. They have always supported me in the good times as well as in the most difficult. My inner circle offers me great support and is very understanding of the sacrifices I make to achieve my goals.

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