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POSTED?Volume 57 Number 31 July 30, 2012Alex Burns& AssociatesRelocation specialist for Esquimalt DNDwww.CanadianMilitaryRelocation.comMARPAC NEWSCell:(250)(250)882-3335882-3335Cell:Toll exBurns.cawww.AlexBurns.caWeb:CFB Esquimalt, Victoria, B.C.www.lookoutnewspaper.comDouble duty on RIMPAC 2012HONOLULU, HAWAIIPhoto by: MCpl Marc-Andre Gaudreault, DND CanadaAbove: Soldiers from Australia, Canada, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, NewZealand, Tonga and United States stand on the flight deck of amphibiousassault ship USS Essex for manning the rails.Below: The same flight deck became the playing field for a hockey gamebetween sailors from the “Iron Gator” and soldiers from 3rd Company, 2ndBattalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.Photo by MCS2 Marcus L. Stanley, U.S. NavyVeterans House Cleaning VAC health identificationcards acceptedCall today for aFREE ESTIMATE Bonded & Insuredwww.merrymaids.comwww.canex.caNo InterestCredit Plan250-598-6243Month terms15%MilitaryDiscount250 381 8725878 Viewfield Rd.www.upakstorage.com
2 LOOKOUTJuly 30, 2012Love letters story goes viralBase Taxi Servicefor Naden, Dockyard & WorkPointOperates 7:30am to 3pmMonday to Friday.Try to use Base Roundersbefore calling the Base Taxito reduce wait times.Available for military-relatedappointments or meetings onbase only.Taxi Dispatch363-2384"RENT TO OWNSPECIALIST"Michael SmithMortgage ProfessionalBus: 250.483.1365Cell: rtgages.ca102-1497 Admirals Road (Near Base)How can youy supportpppHabitat forHumanityVictoria?10%Di DNDwith I scountD&c SHOP at the ReStore - New and gentlyused materials for a fraction of retail priceoupon DONATE home improvement, buildinggi kmaterials and appliances - Drop off or arrange ffor a ffree pickup VOLUNTEER at the ReStore and the construction sites inour community - contact us for more details.849 Orono Avenue, Langford250-386-7867restore@habitatvictoria.comIt started with a simplepost on a social mediawebsite, but soon turnedinto a hailstorm of mediaattention.Shelley LipkeStaff WriterEach military member has his or herown unique way to say “I love you” tothe people they leave behind whendeployedHMCS Regina Naval CommunicatorLS Devin Maxwell chose to write 241love letters to his wife Crystal – onefor each day he would be away.Several hours after the ship sailedaway on July 3, Crystal learned of herhusband’s expression of love and wasso touched she decided to share it on“reddit.com”, a social news websitewhere users exchange thoughts onvarious topics.“I simply couldn’t believe he didthis. I was so touched,” she said. “It wassuch a great surprise and such a sweetstory I wanted to share it.”Crystal soon learned about theincredible power of social media.The post went viral and soon aftershe received an interview requestthrough Reddt.com from a Globe andMail reporter. The day after it waspublished there were more than 26million hits to the website.“I had no idea it would get thisbig,” admitted Crystal. “I received callsfrom CTV, Global, CHEK, and Shawshortly after.”Each wanted to cover the heartfeltstory – one example of a couple’s loveseparated by duty.“I have received a lot of wonderfulresponses from people online. I believeit is really inspiring people and it mademe happy to make them so happy,”said Crystal.Though the overwhelming responsePhoto by Shawn O’Hara, LookoutLS Devin Maxwell and wife Crystal share a hug before the Regina'sdeparture.has been positive, Crystal has receivedsome negative feedback.“One military spouse expressedresentment at the attention beingdrawn to Devin’s gesture and said shefelt the story diminished the service ofthe other sailors onboard Regina. Ofcourse this was never the intent andit made me sad that someone wouldreact in this way. I know firsthand howdifficult it is for everyone separatedfrom their loved ones during a deployment. We are all making sacrifices,”she said. “I encourage other families toshare their stories too.”How’s LS Maxwell faring after allthis media hoopla?“We have an amazing story we cantell our kids one day,” LS Maxwell saidto his wife.The story has also been well receivedon board Regina. Feedback that LSMaxwell has received from shipmateshas been in good humour, and mainlyabout how he may have inadvertentlyraised the bar for other husbands andboyfriends deployed at sea. Even theCommanding Officer has commentedon the story.“Leading Seaman Maxwell’s example shows all of us the importance ofthe connection between those of usat sea and those we have left behind,”says Cdr Jason Boyd. “I congratulatehim for this imagination.”He adds that connection betweenhome and deployed members is whatkeeps a family strong and adds to amilitary member’s resilience at sea.“Whether sailors have written a loveletter before they depart or choose todash off a quick email to say ‘I loveyou’ while at sea, it shows the importance of keeping in touch. Equally, itreminds us that a letter or email fromthe spouse at home telling the sailorabout important moments, such as achild’s first goal in soccer, are equallyimportant to all of us on board Regina.Communication in any form is important to keep up morale both at homeand onboard. 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July 30, 2012LOOKOUT 3AUTHENTIC THAIFriday Lunch Buffet Lunch Combos Full Dinner Dine InTake OutThai dining at its Best!1207A Esquimalt Rd. 389-1845 ank a Hero” 350 to 750 off best price!Photo by MC1(SW) Kurt Riggs, USS Essex Public Affairs, NavyMinister of National Defence, the Honourable Peter MacKay, and Commander Maritime Forces Pacific,Rear Admiral Bill Truelove, promoted Commodore Peter Ellis, Commander Canadian Fleet Pacific, toRear Admiral on board United States Ship Essex July 20. Newly promoted Rear Admiral Ellis is currentlytaking part in RIMPAC 2012, a large scale multinational exercise where he is serving as the CommanderCombined Task Force 176, an amphibious Task Group led by the United States Ship Essex. Rim of thePacific (RIMPAC) is the world’s largest international maritime exercise. About 1,400 Canadian Forcesmembers joined approximately 25,000 military personnel from 22 nations including Australia, the UnitedStates, Russia, Japan and the Republic of Korea in the waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands for sixweeks of intensive naval training.Medical emergency leads to ship’s u-turnShawn O’HaraStaff WriterA medical emergency hadHMCS Vancouver making au-turn on its way to Hawaiiwith HMCS Regina.On July 11, Cdr DavidMazur,CommandingOfficer of Vancouver,received a report from medical personnel that a crewmember was experiencing aserious medical issue.The ship was out of helicopter range, and 1,800nautical miles away fromHawaii.The captain decided tochange course and bringthe ship to a destinationwhere a Cormorant searchand rescue helicopter couldmedevac the sick sailor.“We knew the patienthad to get ashore, probablyin the next 24 hours or so,”said Cdr Mazur.When the sailor’s condition worsened, extra measures were taken.“It became clear thepatient would need potentially life-saving surgerywithin the next few hours,so we had to find a way tomeet search and rescue alot sooner,” recounts theship’s captain.Engineers revved upboth engines and tookmanual control. They alsodrained the ballast tanks tomake the ship lighter so itcould travel faster.Vancouver rendezvousedwith a Comox search andrescue helicopter 240miles off the shore ofVancouver Island, markingthe farthest possible tripby a Cormorant helicopter.The patient was airliftedoff of Vancouver at 2:30a.m. July 12 and taken toVictoria General Hospitalfor surgery. The sailor wasreleased from hospital twodays later.Vancouver won’t beheading back to Hawaii.Cdr Mazur says the display of teamwork betweenVancouver’s crew andsearch and rescue, andgetting the crew memberto safety was what wasimportant.“It all went very smoothly,” says Cdr Mazur. “Thework that was donebetween the crew, theengineers, and search andrescue made it so we couldget the patient the medicalattention they required.”in Langford across from Steve Drane250-475-8885 www.savagecycles.caFinancial security planning products Segregated fund policies, RRSPs & TFSAsPayout annuities, RRIFs and LIFsIndividual disability insuranceIndividual critical illness insuranceIndividual health and dental insurance Individual life insuranceBusiness insuranceGroup insuranceGroup retirement plansMortgagesSteve Hall Financial Security Advisor250-932-7777 I Cell: 250: 250-732-5715steve.hall@f55f.com I www.stevelhall.com.Freedom 55 Financial and design are trademarks ofLondon Life Insurance CompanyNEW Price! 509,900A division of London LifeInsurance CompanyAct Now: Beautiful Home, Great Price
4 LOOKOUTJuly 30, 2012matters of OPINIONWHO WE AREWHAT SAY YOUMANAGING EDITORMelissa TAFF WRITERShelley Lipke250-363-3130shelley.lipke@forces.gc.caPeople TalkLookout asked this question:If you could be a master in one skill you don’t have, what would it be and why?Shawn CTIONFrancisco Shelley STRATIVE ASSISTANTKate el Tirado250-363-3127raquel.tirado@forces.gc.caSALES REPRESENTATIVESIvan Groth250-363-3133ivan.groth@forces.gc.caI’d love to be a master ofcalculus. If I had that, itwould have made gettingmy Masters degree a loteasier.Lt(N) Meghan LobbI’d want to be a master ofcommunication. If you’re amaster communicator youcan pretty much get whatever you want.MS Roland BarrettI’d want to be a master ofpublic speaking. It wouldbe nice to be able to get amessage out there, skilfully,and eloquently.Soula GallowayI’d want to be a masterpilot. It’s something thatI’ve always been interestedin but never had the timeto pursue.Stan DzbikMental Healthat WorkJoshua Buck250-363-8602joshua.buck@forces.gc.caCF APPRECIATION INFORMERLS Melinda Urquhart250-363-3422EDITORIAL ADVISORLt(N) Michael McWhinnie 250-363-4006Heid BadaEAPPublished each Monday, under the authorityof Capt(N) Craig Baines, Base Commander.Le LOOKOUT est publié tous les lundi, sousl’égide du Capt(N) Craig Baines, Commandantde la Base.At time, it can be a struggle to get through the day.You enjoy your job, yet stresscan creep in. Where does itcome from? It could be yourpersonal life, work life, orboth. Most of the time, wehandle change without help.However, it may be time toget help if disruptive feelingslast, such as: Low mood Low energy level Short temperQuestion yourself. Howstrong are your peer interactions and enthusiasm forwork? Pay attention if youbegin to feel miserable ortired. There may be simplesolutions. Stress, depression,and anxiety are more commonthan you may think. Help isavailable, but you need to takeaction.DNDprovidesmanyresources: Website with list of peerhelping Referral Agents andlinks to stress and mental health resources, http://esquimalt.mil.ca/eap/index.htmThe editor reserves the right to edit, abridgeor reject copy or advertising to adhere topolicy as outlined in CFA0 57.5. Views andopinions expressed are not necessarily thoseof the Department of National Defence.Le Rédacteur se réserve le droit de modifier,de condenser ou de rejeter les articles,photographies, ou annonces plublicitairespour adhérer à l’0AFC57.5. Les opinionset annonces exprimées dans le journal neréflètent pas nécéssairement le point de vuedu MDN.Circulation - 4,500One year subscription - 37.36Six month subscription - 18.84Three month subscription - 12.56A Division of Personnel Support ProgramsCFB Esquimalt, PO Box 17000 Stn. Forces,Victoria, BC V9A 7N2E-mail: frontoffice@lookoutnewspaper.comWeb: www.lookoutnewspaper.comFax: 250-363-3015Canadian Mail Product Sales Agreement 400633312011 WINNERA FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR FACILITYWinner of the“2010 BEST SERVICE AWARD”from EsquimaltChamber of CommerceInduction & Fuel Injection ServiceOut of Province InspectionDiesel Fuel ServiceBrake serviceI’d want to be a master attalking to women. I thinkthat’s pretty self-explanatory.Rob SenkpielOil serviceElectricalExhaustTiresAsk about BG Protection Plan*Where Dependability and Trust are a Priority.* under 80,000 km784 Fairview Rd. 250-383-5509 tracksideautoservice.ca Referral Agents listen andhelp find resources for yourconcerns if needed Lending library of coping,stress, and mental healthbooks and videos at D29room 105, phone: (250)363-4614 EmployeeAssistanceProgram (EAP) referral hotline 1-800-268-7708, 24hrhelp to reach a counsellorin your area, for yourselfand immediate familyNew behaviours practiceddaily (such as getting moresleep) will become a habit.Get support from a ReferralAgent or counsellor. Visit theEAP library; a whole chapter of the book 1,001 Waysto Relax is devoted to workstress. Another great bookyou’ll find is Break Free FromBurnout. Tips from the libraryshelves suggest looking atnegative thoughts from multiple viewpoints, and makingtime for exercise and hobbies.Change takes time. Set agoal to help you enjoy seeingimprovements over time. Tosupport your change, you’llfind many tools at DNDincluding Referral Agents and24-hour hotline.
July 30, 2012LOOKOUT 5Building community bridgesShawn O’HaraStaff WriterOn a quiet street near Work Point, smoke billowed froman empty building.Fire trucks from both CFB Esquimalt and Esquimalt Fireand Rescue responded to the call; a structure fire with possible occupants.In a display of team work, fire fighters from both departments entered the smoke-filled building, fortunately firefree, recovering the victims: a life-sized mannequin and asmall doll.The simulated structure fire was part of an exercise between fire fighters from the CFB Esquimalt FireDepartment and the Esquimalt Municipal Fire Department.Both fire fighting organizations recently signed a mutual aidagreement. The agreement allows each department to callon the service of the other in times of need.According the Assistant Fire Chief Randy Morton, theclose proximity of CFB Esquimalt’s station and EsquimaltMunicipal Fire Department allows either station to providesupport.“We have 10 individuals available, and if we get a callfrom them we can mobilize a response team fairly quickly,”says Morton. “CFB Esquimalt’s Fire Department is committed to creating beneficial relationships between the region’sfire departments, and this agreement highlights that.”110-174 Wilson Street (Westside Village)Victoria, BC V9A-7N7T: e.ca/242SHIPPING SERVICES UPS Greyhound DHL Canpar Same day (Lower Mainland)EXPERT HELP IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOODTous les services sont éaglementdisponibles en francaisWe Print, Ship & More! Mailbox Services Packing B/W Copies Colour Copies Office Supplies Shipping Supplies Faxing Business Cards Photo Restoration Wide Format Printing Inkjet & Toner Refills And Much More!MILITARYDISCOUNTOFFEREDFire fighters Frank Csinos and Duff Johnston carry a mannequin out of the building during a mututal aidexercise between CFB Esquimalt Fire Department and Esquimalt Municipal Fire Department.Photos by Shawn O’Hara, LookoutBEST 5 year fixed - 2.84% - WOW BEST 10 year fixed - 3.89%BEST Variable Rate - 2.60% BEST Rates! BEST Service!*35 Year Amortization Still Available - Ask Me How!*Some conditions apply/OAC/rates subject to changewww.mortgagesbylori.com lori.lenaghan@vericoselect.comVERICOTMCANADA’S TRUSTED MORTGAGE EXPERTSEach VERICO broker is anindependent owner operatorLori LenaghanMORTGAGE CONSULTANT250-888-8036Need a Loan?We can help!Bad Credit Welcome.Rates from 4.99%Apply online atwww.car-corral.comBetter BusinessBureauTorch AwardWinner 2012!Find us onFacebookThe working folks car and truck storeTake Hwy. 1 to Colwood Exit. First car lot on the rightwww.car-corral.com
6 LOOKOUTJuly 30, 2012www.facebook.com/lookout.newspaperFast Efficient EconomicalNeed to shipyour car?Enclosed rail cars with sophisticatedtie-down systems protect yourvehicle while CN’s EDI monitoringand tracking systems ensure reliable,on-time deliveryWith our optional door to door valetservice, you can leave everythingto us and enjoy complete peace ofmind, while we take care of thedetails.We offer service throughout Canada and the U.S.1-866-282-9831www.VehicleTransportation.caU.S. Navy EOD Unit shares training,fosters international partnerships.Ernesto Bonilla,RIMPAC CombinedInfo BureauSailors are participating in joint training operations July16-22 with Australian,Canadian, and Russianexplosiveordnancedisposal (EOD) unitsduring exercise Rim ofthe Pacific (RIMPAC)2012.Trainingactivitiesfor the EOD membersduring the month-longRIMPAC include shooting drills, fast roping,simulated underwaterdemolition, and improvised explosive device(IED) disposal.Lt. Eric Bond, anEODMU 11 battlewatch captain, said theexercise was an excellent opportunity tostrengthen ties withparticipating countries,and to share methods and training, andthat RIMPAC is not asLIVE. WORK. REST. PLAY.ALL NEW PRICING BUYER INCENTIVESlow strata fees pets allowedOPEN rentalsHOUSE welcome1pm to 4pmFRIDAY TOSUNDAYspaciousfloorplansJoin Us Sunday June 17th for OurrooftoppatiosoceanCourtyardviews ersDonationsto the slow strata fees pets allowed rentalswelcomespaciousfloor plansrooftop patiosocean views underground parking storage lockers on-site gym unique layoutsTheOvation.ca 1315 Esquimalt Road 250-590-1775much about the exercise scenarios as it isabout bringing togethermilitary members fromother countries, andgetting to know them.“If we go to, or run,operations in Australiaor Canada, we knowexactly what these guyscan do,” said Bond. “Weknow their capabilitiesand we can seamlesslyintegrate.”During the first week,small familiarizationoperations were conducted “to assess eachothers capabilities andTTP’s (tactics, training and procedures)to make sure we’reall playing the samegame,” said Bond.While Sailors fromEODMU 11 and participating nations sharesimilar missions, thereare some differencesbetween the explosive ordnance disposalunits and the typesof missions each performs. These differences include equipment,techniques, logistics,and locations for IEDand ordnance disposal.“Other units are a little more hands on thanwe are,” said Bond. “Wetry to do everything asremotely as we possiblycan, with the use ofrobots and pull lines.They have interestingways of dealing withthings remotely without the tools we use.It’s a lot of fun to see.”Explosive OrdnanceDisposalTechnician2nd Class StephanBlanz, a member ofEODMU 11, said thetacticaldifferencesbetween the militaries were a catalyst forpromoting knowledgesharing.“During a shooting evolution we randrills with Canadianand Australian personnel demonstrating tactics such as barricadedshooting, how to scopearound cover and howto take accurate shotswhile exposing as littleof yourself as possible,”said Blanz.In addition to knowledge sharing, AbleSeamanC l e a ra n c eDiver Kevin McEwan,assigned to AustralianNavy Clearance DivingTeam Four, said heformed lasting friendships with the otherdivers during the exercises.“When you work withother (foreign) operators you also becomemates and you neverknow, some day youmight be somewherelike Afghanistan andyou’ll have an idea ofhow they get thingsdone,” said McEwan.The world’s largestinternational maritimeexercise, RIMPAC provides a unique trainingopportunity that helpsparticipants foster andsustain the cooperativerelationships that arecritical to ensuring thesafety of sea lanes andsecurity on the world’soceans. RIMPAC 2012is the 23rd exercise inthe series that beganin 1971.
July 30, 2012LOOKOUT 7Above: Base Commander, Capt(N) Bob Auchterlonie; Chris Alexander, Ulrich Suesser and Chief of Staff, Capt(N) Luc Cassivi pose for a photo following apress conference announcing a major project. Right: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, Chris Alexander makes the announcement.Contract awarded to improve weather servicesShelley LipkeStaff WriterWeather watching just got a boost.LastTuesday,ChrisAlexander,Parliamentary Secretary to Minister ofNational Defence, announced a 61,980contract has been awarded to renovate theMeteorological and Oceanographic Centre(METOC) at CFB Esquimalt.Joining him at the Wardroom was BaseCommander, Capt (N) Bob Auchterlonie;Chief of Staff, Capt(N) Luc Cassivi; andOfficer in Charge of METOC, UlrichSuesser.Two other bases - CFB Gagetown andCFB Halifax – are being upgraded, collectively part of the 28.1 million CanadianForces Weather and Oceanographic Service(CFWOS) Transformation Project.“Weather services play a vital role inthe operations of our personnel on allthree coasts, and on deployments aroundthe world,” said Parliamentary SecretaryAlexander. “This project will help toachieve better results for our men andwomen in the field who depend so heav-ily on accurate information to make crucial decisions for the safety and security of Canadians. This project will makeCanadian Forces weather more centralized, support technology and create aconstant global weather watch, and allowus to deliver weather to our commanders on shore and at sea. Having accurateweather reports is especially importantfor our sailors and search and rescuetechnicians.”The project includes the construction ofa new wing at CFB Gagetown, renovationsof the Meteorological and Oceanographic Comes with Air, cruise, heated seats, esc,traction control, power windows/locks, keyless entry. 0% financing for 84 mths. 0 down payment Free 7year-120,000 bumper to bumper warranty 90 days no payments 1000 Litre gas card 500.00 discount over and aboveall these other incentivesThe payment is 118 bi-weekly, taxes included.No gimmicks, admin fees or hidden fees.Centres at CFB Esquimalt and CFBHalifax, personnel relocation and the procurement of new information technologysystems.Stantec Consulting of Edmonton hasbeen awarded the contract for designwork associated with renovations at CFBEsquimalt and CFB Halifax, while the 5.1million contract for construction of CFBGagetown’s new wing has been awardedto Maxim 2000 Inc., of Saint John, NewBrunswick.The projects on all three bases are due tobe completed by June 2014.2012 Hyundai ElantraTouring GL 5spd
8 LOOKOUTJuly 30, 2012Below: A Canadian soldier from Princess Patricia Canada Light Infantryreturns fire during force-on-force training on the windward side of Oahuduring Rim of the Pacific 2012.Bottom: Members of the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian LightInfantry from Shilo, Manitoba, and 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines from Hawaii,United States, board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter at Marine Corpsbase Hawaii to practice the fast rope insertion extraction system.Photo by: MC1 Paul Seeber, U.S. Navy PhotographerA Royal Canadian Air Force CP-140 Aurora aircraft from 14 WingGreenwood, Nova Scotia, approaches for landing at Marine Corps BaseHawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Hawai.Photo by: MCpl Marc-Andre Gaudreault, DND CanadaPhoto by: MCpl Marc-Andre Gaudreault, DND Canada
July 30, 2012Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around theHawaiian Islands. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides aunique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans.RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971.LOOKOUT 9Below: Service members from Australia, Canada,Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Tongaand the United States get in position to manthe rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USSEssex.Bottom: Ships arrive at United States NavyBase Pearl Harbor-Hickam in preparation for theRIMPAC 2012 exercises.Photo by: MCpl Marc-Andre Gaudreault, DND CanadaPhoto Jacek Szymanski , DND Canada
APJuly 30, 2012HIC DESIG101NGR10 LOOKOUTBetter to call us.Lookout creates pamphlets, posters, business cards, bookletsand even large format banners. Get creativity and corporateknowledge of DND for comprehensive design, productionand print. Make it look professional, make the call.363-3014 or 363-3372W W W. L O O KO U T N EW S PA P E R . C O MThe Royal CanadianNaval Benevolent FundPhoto by OS William CawthorneOrdinary Seaman Josh Rose is a Steward aboard HMCS Algonquin, which iscurrently participating in the multi-national naval exercise RIMPAC. When notassisting with the preparation and serving of food for the ship’s crew, he isre-acting to emergencies as a member of the ship’s casualty response team.Earlier this year, OS Rose passed the Naval Boarding Party (NBP) course. Dueto his training as a Steward, he is an asset to the NBP and is able to act asmedic during boardings. As part of an exercise seen here, he apprehendedthe master of a vessel transporting illegal cargo. He enjoys the challengesfaced by naval boarding and hopes it will gain him the experience he needsto receive a nomination to face the even greater challenges of becoming partof the ship’s dive team.Sailor Profile - Meet OS RoseThe fund awards scholarships to dependants of naval and former navalmembers. Applications are accepted between 1 September and 31 Octobereach year. Go to our website for details.Contact us: Toll Free 1 888 557-8777 or www.rcnbf.caA Steward and Naval Boarding Party(NBP) team member aboard HMCSAlgonquin.Description of Job: A Steward preparesand serves food for the ship’s crew, aswell as assists with managing supply andstore inventory for serveries and the ship’scanteen. Stewards, as part of the LogisticsDivision of a ship’s organization, also havethe secondary duty of acting as membersof the ship’s Casualty Clearing Team inthe case of emergencies.Hometown: Rutherglen (North Bay)High School Graduated: ChippawaHighschoolParents’ Names: Luc Rancourt (Uncle)Brief Summary of Military Career: Joined in 18 Aug. 18, 2009, and servedaboard HMCS Protecteur Passed Boarding Party Course Winterof 2012 Posted to HMCS Algonquin in theSpring of 2012Most Memorable Moment/Experienceduring Deployment:Visiting the Mighty Mo, the sightwhere the declaration of surrender bythe Japanese was signed ending WWII.He also enjoyed snorkelling at variouspoints around the island of Oahu, gettingto explore the natural and man madereefs.Hobbies & Interests: Motorcycle enthusiast
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12 LOOKOUTJuly 30, 2012BravoZULUNCM honoured toreview graduationparadeShelley LipkeStaff WriterFor the second time inCanadian naval history anon-commissioned member served as the reviewing officer for a PrimaryLeadership Qualification(PLQ) graduation ceremony.The PLQ course is aCanadian Forces widecourse which is mandatory for all membersprior to becoming aMaster Seaman or MasterCorporal.On July 17, CPO1Claude Laurendeau, ChiefPetty Officer of the RoyalCanadian Navy, oversawthe PLQ 0106 Graduationparade held in the NadenDrill Shed.“It is truly a privilege tobe reviewing today,” saidCPO1 Laurendeau to the26 reservists and six regular force graduates fromacross Canada. “The PLQis challenging, physicallyand mentally, and it iswhere you go from therethat really matters.”Thirty years ago CPO1Laurendeau was in theirshoes and remembers thechallenges and rewards.“The course has evolvedso much over the years,but the premise is thesame. These men andwomen are well on
Hawaii. The captain decided to change course and bring the ship to a destination where a Cormorant search and rescue helicopter could medevac the sick sailor. "We knew the patient had to get ashore, probably in the next 24 hours or so," said Cdr Mazur. When the sailor's condi-tion worsened, extra mea-sures were taken. "It became clear the
