Founded 1920 RAUSI NEWS Vol. 27-No 4 October – December 2018

The Royal Alberta United

Services Institute Mewata Armoury—801-11th Street SW

Calgary, AB T2P 2C4

Summer is over and here we are again working on our fall planning. After our Board meeting on 20 September we retired to the mess and joined our membership listening to Col (ret’d) R.C. (Roy) Boehli talk about the Army reserve response to the Calgary floods in 2013. In October we are planning a Bratwurst and beer night, our version of Octoberfest. I want to point out that this is not a members only event. Please include your significant others. We have reduced the amount we charge for these gatherings so that we can all get together without having to fork out large amounts of cash.

Same goes for the Speaker’s Luncheon Series at the Danish Canadian Club, your cost is $10.00 a person. You cannot go to MacDonald’s for that. November we are planning another movie night with Pizza. This was a great success in May and we hope for even greater participation. Suggestions for the movie would be most welcome. Mount Royal University gave me a list of all students and staff who joined the Army during WW1. Col (ret’d) Art Armstrong is going to see if some of those people later became members of RAUSI. Should be an interesting study. Maj (ret’d) Steven Gasser and Ms Norella King are managing our social media accounts and we are now on Facebook and Twitter, please join these sites. Our webpage now has a calendar with upcoming events as well as a member’s only page. http://www.rausi.ca/events/upcoming The Board is planning to host an intra-unit pistol shooting competition in December. The plan is to have 5 shooters from each unit and see which team wins. This is a great opportunity for us to raise our profile and increase our membership. More to follow. Please remember that we need you to participate in RAUSI in order for us to continue as a viable Institution.

Patron HRH The Duke of York, KG, GCVO, ADC(P), CD

President

Capt (ret’d) Arlen Peterson, CD

Vice-President Maj (ret’d) Steven Gasser, CD

Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Douglas Jessen

Past-President

LCol (ret’d) JJ Martin, CD, PMP

Directors Capt (ret’d) G. Phillip Fisher, CD

LCol (ret’d) Bill Schultz, CD, MSM

Capt (ret’d) Dave Usherwood

Ms. Norella King

Col (ret’d) Art Armstrong MSC,CD

Honorary Piper

Michael O’Sullivan

Honorary Chaplain Rev Maj (ret’d) Lloyd Northcott, CD

Honorary Solicitor

2Lt (ret’d) Morris Smeltz, QC

Membership Chair and Newsletter Editor

Maj (ret’d) Bruce Henwood, MSM, CD

Honorary Librarian/Archivist

vacant

Honorary Auditor KPMG

RAUSI Office Assistant

Carmen Lawson rausi@telus.net

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT by Capt (ret’d) Arlen Peterson, CD

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Rudyard Kipling (Recessional): “If, drunk with sight of power, we loose wild tongues that have not Thee in awe, such boastings as the Gentiles use or lesser breeds without the law – Lord God of Hosts be with us yet, lest we forget – lest we forget. For heathen heart that puts her trust in reeking tube and iron shard, all valiant dust that builds on dust, and guarding calls not Thee to guard, for frantic boast and foolish word – Thy mercy on thy people Lord!” The Regiments of the Calgary Garrison over the years remembered their victories and their sacrifices with dinners and church parades: Moreuil Wood of the Strathcona’s , Frezenberg of the Patricia’s, St Julien of the 10

th Battalion, Vimy Ridge of the 50

th Battalion,

Ubique of the Artillery and the Engineers. The 10th and the 50

th by their successors: The Calgary Highlanders

and The King’s Own Calgary Regiment. All this and much more is drawn together every year on November 11

th.

We have forgotten far more than we remember. We have, perhaps, forgotten why we ever had the war in the first place. Have we forgotten that this First World War led straight to the Second World War? Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it, so the saying goes. This is a season to revisit the First World War as we have reached the Centennial of the Armistice. There will be many lectures at The Military Museums and other venues. Books have been published. We know that humans are capable of the worst and the best. We learn from the stories of trench warfare how bad it gets. The War consumed human life and limb like a meat grinder consumes flesh. The youth of the nations were fed into the grinder. And yet while the war was still in progress the nations finally granted the vote to working men and, wonder of wonders, to women. The living wages and social benefits extended to the Armaments Industry persisted and were extended to all working people. Most people on all sides of the fray swore there would never again be such a war. Lord God of Hosts be with us yet, lest we forget – lest we forget.

PADRE’S CORNER by Rev Maj (ret’d) Lloyd Northcott, CD, B.A., M.A

Calgary Garrison Officers’ Mess (CGOM)

Commanding Officer of the Mess

LCol Chris Hunt, CD

President of the Mess Committee

Capt James Knox, CD

Vice-President of the Mess Committee

Lt Ryan Morgan, CD

R.A.U.S.I Foundation

Capt (ret’d) Arlen Peterson, CD LCol (ret’d) JJ Martin,CD,PMP

Mr. Douglas Jessen LCol (ret’d) Bill Schultz,MSM,CD,

2Lt (ret’d) Morris Smeltz, QC Maj (ret’d) Bruce Henwood,MSM,CD

Maj (ret’d) Ken Sivertsen, CD

DISCLAIMER FOR RAUSI NEWSLETTER PUBLICATION.

RAUSI NEWS is a quarterly publication of the Royal Alberta United Services Institute (RAUSI) dedicated to the free expression of opinion and views of RAUSI, its members and other interested parties. The Editor welcomes contributions and comments, and reserves the right to edit same for reasons of space and or clarity. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Editor or the RAUSI. Information contained in our published works have been obtained by RAUSI from sources believed to be reliable. However, neither RAUSI nor its authors guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information published herein and neither RAUSI nor its authors shall be responsible for any errors, omissions, or claims for damages, including exemplary damages, arising out of use, inability to use, or with regard to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information contained in RAUSI publications. All rights reserved. No part of any RAUSI published work may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the RAUSI publisher.

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Activities and events are happening quickly for the Unit and the Regimental Family. What is of significance this training year is the Government of Canada Defence Policy Review and the strengthening of Reserve Units! By January 2019, it reads that The Calgary Highlanders can grow their strength to 271 positions! A newly assigned mission element will be to integrate and reinforce the regular force by designating B Company to a Company Support Company! Along with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment, watch for the training and readiness of a mortar platoon! This will create plenty of activity and high morale on the Armoury floor.

Growing pains create other problems and for a Highland Unit, “who is paying for all those kilts?!” Attendance by staff from NDHQ at the Kilted Regiments Conference in Victoria BC outlined the new standards and dress regulations for Highland Dress; but a magical shell-game seemed to be afoot as no funding was approved yet to cover the costs of outfitting Highlanders across the country. Leadership changes happen quickly in the military. Our Change of Command took place on 15 September! We bid farewell to LCol Simon Cox, CD and welcome LCol Ryan Palmer, CD as our incoming Commanding Officer. Col Eppo van Weelderen reviewed the parade along with our Honourary Colonel Lauchlan Currie. It is always significant to see the Colours on parade and to enjoy a fine Ladies Dining- In at Mewata. Our CH Cadets continue to show their citizenship prowess and strength in recruiting. This positive and dedicated leadership is so appreciated in our Regimental Family. Calgary Highlander Cadet Commanding Officers are as follows: Maj Julie Sun – Calgary, Capt Ada Fong - Chestermere, Capt Krissy Doner - Airdrie, and Capt Chris Pawelko - High River. CWO Kent Griffiths and Regimental Secretary LCol Lee Villiger headed off to the UK in September to represent the Regiment at Haywards Heath, Stirling Castle, and Ballater Scotland! As a native son of Haywards Heath, the Town gathered at a special centenary service, wreath laying, and an unveiling of a Commemorative Stone to honour our Canadian Victoria Cross recipient: Sgt Arthur George Knight, VC. Stirling Castle was next on the agenda as we liaised and dropped off a small donation and gift with the Argyll and Sutherland’s new Museum’s “Thin Red Line Appeal” Committee. From Stirling, it was off to Victoria Barracks at Ballater, Aberdeenshire Scotland to meet the Queen’s Royal Guard at Balmoral to discuss future Regimental Affiliation activities with 5 Scots (Balaklava Company), Argyll and Sutherland, Royal Regiment of Scotland. With so many Regimental Family needs, we are proud of our Regimental Funds Foundation and the Board Directors led by HCol Lauchlan Currie and newly appointed HLCol Brian Parker. Please note: only 300 tickets are available for the Annual Grand Highland Ball 2019, so pencil in 2 March 2019 at the Palliser Hotel! Have a healthy and prosperous year. “AIRAGHARDT”

CALGARY HIGHLANDER UPDATE by LCol (ret’d) F. Lee Villiger, CD

Change of Command Ladies Dining-In 15th September 2018.LCol Simon Cox, CD, sitting and LCol Ryan Palmer, CD addressing the officers. Photo by LCol Lee Villiger

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LGen P.F Wynnyk (RAUSI Member) will be appointed VCDS, at NDHQ, in Ottawa ON, replacing VAdm M.A.G. Norman Col R.T. Strickland (RAUSI Member) will be appointed Deputy U3, UN Command Korea, in Pyeontaek, South Korea LCol P.V. Ursich will be promoted Col and appointed Commander 39 Canadian Brigade Group, 3

rd Canadian Division,

in Vancouver, Replacing Col D.R.A. Awalt Cdr J.S. White will be promoted Capt(N) and appointed Wester Region Capt(N) for the Naval Reserves, in Calgary, Replacing Capt(N) P. Montgomery Cdr John Larsen is appointed Regional Liaison Officer – Prairies and North replacing Col Malcolm Young who has retired LCol Kevin Weidlich will be appointed Liaison Officer – Edmonton Area effective 1 October 2018 LCol Monty Ross – Extended in position for a one-year term as CFLC LO Alberta

MILITARY PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS OF INTEREST

If you have ever travelled outside Canada with your phone, you may be familiar with roaming. Roaming refers to the ability to use your mobile device outside of your home cell phone provider’s network. Roaming service charges vary according to the country you are visiting, and can easily add up if you’re not careful in monitoring your usage when travelling. If you are looking to prevent bill shock when travelling, here are 3 tips to avoid high charges: 1. Turn off data roaming and use Wi-Fi Turning off data roaming on your device prevents it from accessing data through other networks when travelling. Tip: If you want to access the internet while travelling, you can connect your phone to Wi-Fi networks. Most hotels, restaurants and shopping malls offer a Wi-Fi connection. 2. Get a travel add-on Cell phone providers offer add-ons to your wireless plan usually called “travel packs”. These travel packs include a limited number of minutes, text messages and data usage allowance. Rather than being charged for roaming every time you use your phone, you will just use the features included in the travel pack you purchased. 3. Get a plan that includes roaming usage Some Canadian providers have options for plans that include U.S. roaming usage. This type of plan usually includes minutes, texts and data that can be used either in Canada or in the U.S.

TIPS TO AVOID HIGH ROAMING CHARGES courtesy of The National Association of Federal Retirees (FSNA)

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As we told you in the last newsletter AGLC has provided us with $65K which will enable the Institute to carry on with its philanthropic activities over the next two years. This was the result of the hard work by the 28 individuals who filled in the 36 positions over the two days of our last Casino. Once again a hearty thank you to those who have made this event possible. We have been informed that our next Casino will occur in the July – September 2019period. We will again have the event take

place at the Elbow River Casino, located across from the Stampede grounds. If you know you’d like to help, please provide your name to Carmen at the office. The more volunteers we have, the easier it will be. Once again we will need to fill in 36 positions, and I think it would be great if we had 36 volunteers to do that job. We should know the exact dates for the event by February 2019

CASINO 2018 by LCol (ret’d) JJ Martin, CD

The RAUSI Board of Directors has two vacancies which we would like to fill. If you are interested in helping to move the objectives of the organization forward, please forward your name and a short biography to the office at rausi@telus.net. The interested individuals would be appointed to fill out the remainder of this year, and then be eligible to run for office next year. Many hands make light work, and our help is needed to ensure that RAUSI remains an effective and relevant organization.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOLUNTEERS

It is hard to believe that social media is just little under 20 years old. The impact it has had in those short years is unprecedented. It has changed the way this upcoming generation communicates to and understands the world. Prominent businesses and political campaigners now rely on it for their success. The truth is, if you don't have some sort of social media then you don't speak half the language of today's youth. With part of RAUSI's mandate which touches on promoting the arts, science, literature and history related to the Canadian Military - developing it's social media is essential if we don't want to miss out in engaging Canadians 35 years and under. As both a Generation Y'er and someone who is very passionate about the Canadian military, I would love to help develop RAUSI's social media (Instagram, Facebook and Twitter) to have a part in communicating to my generation about all things Canadian Military. To utilize these platforms to help my generation and others see the importance of groups like RAUSI have in our province, and to inspire more people to become passionate for the same causes. I would love to share RAUSI events, stories, military facts and opportunities more readily on these social media platforms so that they can be more accessible and engaging for people of all ages.

1. Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/TheRAUSI/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

2. The Royal Alberta United Services Institute—Home/Facebook

3. The Royal Alberta United Services Institute, Calgary, Alberta. 41 likes. Building a bridge between uniformed and civilian communities www.facebook.com

4. Instagram at: @rausi_alberta

5. Twitter at: TBD

RAUSI AND SOCIAL MEDIA TODAY by Ms. Norella King

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The Regiment recently began routine Wednesday night parades again after largely dispersing for the last three months for summer training. The new Full-Time Summer Employment (FTSE) program was a great success with approximately 55 soldiers from the Regiment signing up for full-time employment for at least part of the summer. This allowed many soldiers to complete Basic Military Qualification, Basic Military-Land Qualification, Basic Armour Crewmember, and/or Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) Driver or Gunner courses during the summer.

We also had NCOs graduate from Crew Commander and Troop Warrant Officer courses as well. FTSE is a key component of Strengthening the Army Reserve and is allowing our Regiment to train many more soldiers more quickly than in recent years.

The Regiment had a strong presence in the Calgary Stampede Parade fielding 2 x TAPVs, and it also staffed the Army Reserve recruiting display throughout the whole Stampede. The Regiment conducted many other community relations and recruiting events throughout the summer, including bringing a TAPV to the Calgary Stampeder’s Labour Day Classic against the Edmonton Eskimos. Beyond community relations, the Regiment deployed five soldiers to British Columbia to fight wildfires near Princeton as part of the 3

rd Canadian Division contingent. The soldiers redeployed in

mid-September.

On the first Wednesday night parade on September 5th, The King’s Own filled the parade square in Mewata with 116 soldiers and officers on parade! We are off to a great start considering we still had soldiers deployed to BC, on course, or otherwise away. The Regiment is currently focused on individual battle task standard training but will soon transition to running or supporting several part-time courses to continue training our many new recruits and young troopers. We have qualified several crews on the TAPVs and continue to build capacity on this new armoured combat vehicle. Throughout the fall, our focus we remain on individual training before we transition to collective training in 2019.

ONWARD!

THE KING ‘S OWN CALGARY REGIMENT (RCAC) CO’s UPDATE –By LCol CW. Hunt, CD

2383 (HIGH RIVER) ROYAL CANADIAN ARMY CADET CORPS CHANGE OF COMMAND

PARADE ON JUNE 25TH 2018.

Left to right, incoming CO Lt Chris Pawelko (former RAUSI Director), presiding officer Maj Rob Caswell, CD, outgoing CO Capt Arlen Peterson, CD (RAUSI President) Capt Arlen Peterson, CD leads 2383

(High River) Royal Canadain Army Cadet Corps in his final march past before retiring.

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Juno Beach 75th

Virtual Reality Historical Experience Valour Canada is excited to announce a new partnership with Michif Media to educate Canadians about our country’s experience in Normandy on the fateful day in June 1944. For those who are unable to visit Juno Beach, we will bring it to you with the help of new 360⁰, virtual reality technologies. Once you don the required goggles, you will be immersed in the surroundings of Juno: it will be possible for the user to move between key locations, compare modern with historical images, listen to first-hand accounts of that day, and watch linked videos, all while clicking your remote and turning your head to take in the scene.

Launch date is scheduled for June 6, 2019. For more information or to make a donation in support of this exciting project, please contact us:

contact@valourcanada.ca

Valour Canada’s 2018-19 Student Program Valour Canada’s The Character of our Canadian Military History (CCMH) program had a successful 2017-18 academic year having been presented to 782 students in Alberta and Ontario. We are currently gearing up for our second autumn and have presentations scheduled for museums and schools in Alberta and Ontario once again. We anticipate introducing the program at the Naval Museum of Halifax, NS, in mid-October. In Calgary, the CCMH program will be running at TMM on November 8, 9, 14, 15, 20, 21, 27, 28, and 29. Come spring 2019, we plan to extend the program’s reach by partnering with military museums in Manitoba and British Columbia! Canadian Military History Library ValourCanada.ca now hosts a variety of youth-targeted, short stories that tell the history of our country’s military experience. We currently have over 150 articles posted. A wide range of topics are available, including:

• Sniper Henry Norwest • Korean War

• Richard Pierpoint • Cynthia Oakley

• Operation Husky • Afghanistan

• Oka Crisis • The Great Escape

• Star Wars’ Weapons • SS Athenia

• Enigma Machine • Operation Medusa

We thank you for your ongoing support!

If you’d like to ask us any questions or forward any comments, we would love to hear from you. Please email: educator@valourcanada.ca

VALOUR CANDA UPDATE by Aaron Curtis

Calgarian Ian Bazalgette, VC DFC. (From the article “Ian Bazalgette, V.C.”)

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It’s official: 41 Canadian Brigade Group (41 CBG) is now the fastest-growing Reserve Brigade in the country, thanks to the “new” armoury-based processing model and the combined efforts of our unit and brigade recruiting staff. As of September 2018, our current strength is 1,611 all ranks and climbing. Training our new recruits remains our priority as we look to fill all our vacant recruitable positions by 1 December 2018, taking us to 2,000 personnel.

With this focus, over 125 Brigade personnel supported training our new soldiers over the summer, resulting in 270 newly trained soldiers. This summer marked the start of a Full-Time Summer Employment (FTSE) program. It offers guaranteed full-time summer employment to new recruits and other Reservists. Whether it was for the entire summer or only for a select period based on the member’s availability, 330 soldiers signed up for the program, allowing many to complete their basic and trades training. Concurrently, the Brigade continued to support community relations events such as the Calgary Stampede with its parade and military displays. New this year: similar support to the Edmonton Marathon and the Edmonton Army 10 K run. In early September, 37 soldiers from across 41 CBG deployed in support of Operation LENTUS 18-05 to fight wildfires in British Columbia. Along with soldiers from 38 CBG, our soldiers supported mop-up operations in the Princeton area. The Loyal Edmonton Regiment and the Calgary Highlanders started their training on the 81mm mortar as part of their new mission tasks. Gunners from 20th Field Regiment and 20th Independent Field Battery are assisting the newly formed mortar platoons. Two 41 CBG units have new Commanding Officers. In May, LCol Jason Snider assumed command of 20th Field Regiment from LCol Jeff Wilson. On September 15, 2018, LCol Ryan Palmer assumed command of the Calgary Highlanders from LCol Simon Cox Two trophies that have lingered too long on the shelf were brought back into service recently. On 16 September CWO Talty and I presented the Westbury Trophy for the Top Junior Officer in the Brigade to Lt Brad Murdoch of 41 Signal Regiment, and the Sanofsky Trophy for the Top Non-Commissioned Member to Sgt Carolyn Edwards of 41 Canadian Brigade Group Headquarters. We also presented the Grizzly Cup to Maj Nick Barber of 20

th Independent Field Battery

in recognition of his unit’s achievements in the area of growth and its high completion rate for Individual Battle Task Standards such as physical fitness, shooting, and first aid. Armouries across Alberta and Canada opened their doors 29 September to showcase the many employment opportunities available in the Army Reserve, as part of the second annual Open House. Visitors had the opportunity to view interactive displays and participate in activities throughout the day. As November fast approaches, 41 CBG is preparing to mark Canada's role in the Last 100 Days of the First World War and the 100

th anniversary of the Armistice. Units from across the Brigade will be on parade at the McDougall Centre in

downtown Calgary to remember our country's great contributions and sacrifices in the First World War.

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41 CANADIAN BRIGADE GROUP UPDATE by Col Eppo van Weelderen, CD Commander, 41 Canadian Brigade Group “Alberta’s Brigade”

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42 CANADIAN BRIGADE GROUP by Colonel Eppo van Weelderen

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LCol Jeff Wilson (right) transferred command of 20th Field Regiment, RCA to LCol Jason Snider (left) on 12 May 2018 at Cormack Armoury in Red Deer, Alta. Col Eppo van Weelderen, Commander of 41 Canadian Brigade Group oversaw the ceremony.

Photo credit: Capt Derrick Forsythe, 41 CBG HQ

Incoming Commanding Officer LCol Ryan Palmer, with Col Eppo van Weelderen, Commander 41 CBG, and LCol Simon Cox, signs the scroll during the Calgary Highlanders Change of Command Ceremony at Mewata Armoury on 15 September 2018

Twenty-nine candidates from Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) 0538 and 31 candidates from BMQ 0539 graduated on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at a ceremony held at the Lecture Training Facility (LTF) at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Edmonton, Alta.

Sgt James Douglas, a member of the Loyal Edmonton Regimental Band, leads runners to the start line for the Army 10K Run which was one of the categories featured in the Edmonton Marathon on August 19, 2018

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Candidates on Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) serials 0538 and 0539 qualify on the C7 rifle. The candidates were in the field from 25 - 26 July 2018.

Photo credit: 2Lt Breanne Brezinski, 41 CBG HQ

Grizzly Cup—Top Unit

Maj Nick Barber, Commanding Officer, 20 Independent

Field Battery, RCA (20 Ind Fd Bty), with WO Andrew

Jackson, BSM, 20 Ind Fd Bty, are presented the Grizzly

Cup by Col Eppo van Weelderen, Commander, 41

Canadian Brigade Group (41 CBG) and CWOr Brian

Talty, 41 CBG Sergeant Major Sunday, September 16,

2018

Westbury Trophy—Top Junior Officer

Lt Brad Murdoch, 41 Signal Regiment, is presented the Westbury Trophy by Col Eppo van Weelderen, Commander, 41 Canadian Brigade Group on Sunday, September 16, 2018.

Sanofsky Trophy—Top NCM

Sgt Carolyn Edwards, 41 Canadian Brigade Group

Headquarters, is presented the Sanofsky Trophy by

CWO Brian Talty, 41 Canadian Brigade Group

Sergeant Major on Sunday, September 16, 2018

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The Military Museums (TMM) had a successful summer and is gearing towards a busy fall commemorating the centennial anniversary of the Armistice and the opening of “Tour of Duty: Canadians and the Vietnam War”. Exhibit. TMM kicked off the summer with the Calgary Stampede among units from across Alberta from July 6 to 15, 2018 attracting nearly 100 visitors each day. Visitors had opportunities to handle artifacts from WWI to the Cold War era, win prizes, and dig for simulated improvised explosive devices with a prodder. The Memorial Walk of Garrison Woods on July 30, 2018 had a great turnout. Walking groups revisited the Great War through plaque monuments named after the 14 battle honours from 1915-1917 with intriguing anecdotes from our guides Padre Maj (ret’d) Lloyd Northcott and Dave Holmes. In case you missed this event, our next Memorial Walk of Garrison Woods will be on October 1, 2018 and November 3, 2018. Email lloydnorthcott@shaw.ca to reserve your tour. TMM is also proud to display its latest monument, the LAV III, unveiled on September 10, 2018 to recognize the service and sacrifice of the Canadian Armed Forces during the Mission in Afghanistan. Throughout the ceremony we heard from past and present service members, and the US Consulate General, acknowledging the valiant efforts made by Canadian Armed Forces during the mission. The ultimate intent for the LAV III is to form part of the National Museum of the Mission in Afghanistan, a 10,000 square feet expansion built over TMM’s current structure. The expansion will house interactive videos depicting personal stories told through the eyes of over 130 members across Canada. The $50 million project is predicted to take five years to raise funds towards its completion.

To commemorate the centennial anniversary of the Armistice, TMM will be hosting a series of events beginning September 27, 2018 until November 11, 2018.

On September 27, 2018 we launch our first event “Weapons Handling” with MWO (ret’d) Rick Ostashower with one of Canada’s largest collection of weapons here at TMM. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the various weapons and battle tactics used during The Great War with opportunities to hold and handle the weapons for themselves. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/2prQJE0 .

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THE MILITARY MUSEUMS UPDATE by 2Lt Ashley Fournier-Montalvo, CD, Communications and Marketing Coordinator

Padre Maj (ret’d) Lloyd Northcott dedicates the memorial plaque on the new LAV III monument to honour the 162 fallen during Canada’s mission in Afghanistan.

Photo by Laurie Johnson.

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On the same day, we launch our latest exhibit in the Founders Gallery “Tour of Duty: Canadians in the Vietnam War” on display from September 27, 2018 to January 13, 2019. This personality-based exhibit will relate a range of soldiers’ perspectives on the Vietnam War. Artifacts and oral histories from Canadians who were there will be presented. In association with the exhibit, The Moving Wall – a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will also be on display at the Military Museums during the week Oct 6 - 14, 2018. For all upcoming Armistice events including “The Last 100 Days Symposium”, “Tunes from the Trenches”, a WWI Concert party, and “A Taste of WWI”, visit https://bit.ly/2N8AhHd Enjoy a 50% discount by using the code SYM2018 for “The Last 100 Days Symposium” and “A Taste of WWI”. For all other Armistice events use the discount code ARM2018 for a 30% discount. For more details on upcoming events, exhibits, and lectures, visit our website www.themilitarymuseums.ca.

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This article for the newsletter contains interesting military related websites for the reader to browse. Of particular interest are the Last 100 Days and the Canadian War Museum websites. Obviously, Veterans Affairs Canada Pension For Life is very important to review and understand, it comes into effect 1 April 2019 Aircraft of the RCAF http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/aircraft.page Arcs of Fire (this is information only not an endorsement) http://aofi.ca Vimy Foundation: “Vimy to Juno” Charity Bike Ride https://www.vimyfoundation.ca/vimy-to-juno-charity-bike-ride/ The Last 100 Days Centennial Commemoration of the Armistice at the TMM. Visit the link below to see the various events commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Last 100 Days and the Armistice https://mailchi.mp/themilitarymuseums.ca/the-last-100-days?e=c374514795 The Canadian War Museum – Remembrance Day https://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/exhibitions/remember/flandersfields_e.shtml Operation PRESENCE – Mali, the Canadian Armed Forces support to the UN mission (MINUSMA) in Mali https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/operations/military-operations/current-operations/op-presence.html Veterans Affairs Canada Pension For Life and other information pertaining to the new Veterans Well-being Act (formerly the New Veterans Charter) http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/services/pension-for-life http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/news/salute/pension-for-life http://www.veterans.gc.ca/GCWeb/pdf/Factsheets/Intro.pdf

INTERESTING WEBSITES

• 1 October 1916 – 2Lt Tempest shoots down a Zeppelin over England

• 2 October 1952 – 3 killed and 10 wounded when HMCS Iroquois is hit by enemy shells off of Korea

• 8 October 1862 – Otto von Bismarck becomes Chancellor of the German Empire

• 11 October 1899 – 2nd Boer War begins, 267 Canadians killed

• 12 October 1917 – 1st Battle of Passchendaele begins, 15,000 Canadians killed or wounded

• 18 October 1922 – British Broadcasting Company (now Corporation) (BBC) is founded

• 20 October 1940 – 1st corvette built in Canada, HMS Windflower is commissioned

• 25 October 1854 – Canadian Lt Dunn earns the Victoria Cross during the Charge of the Light Brigade in the Crimean War

• 28 October 1942 – Alcan Highway completed linking Alaska to the lower 48 States

• 29 October 1929 – Stock Market crashes

• 3 November 1687 – Fort Chambly repels an Iroquois raid

• 8 November 1923 – Hitler launches failed coup in Munich, later known as the “Beer Hall Putsch”

• 11 November 1918 – Pte George Lawrence is Killed In Action at 10:58 hrs.

• 14 November 1938 – Lions Gate Bridge linking Vancouver to the North Shore opens

• 17 November 1913 – 1st ship sails through the Panama Canal

• 19 November 1943 – The Devil’s Brigade arrives in Italy

• 22 November 1963 – J.F. Kennedy is assassinated

• 24 November 1940 – 1st graduates of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan arrive in England

• 28 November 1944 – HMCS Cataraqui leads the first convoy into the port of Antwerp

• 30 November 1933 – General Arthur Currie dies

• 7 December 1837 – Upper Canada Rebellion ends

• 11 December 1931 – Statute of Westminster grants Canada the right to adopt is own laws

• 16 December 1944 – The Battle of the Bulge begins

• 17 December 1992 – Canada ends 28 years of continuous service in Cyprus

• 18 December 1916 – Battle of Verdun ends after 10 months with 700,000 casualties

• 20 December 1915 – Allies complete evacuation of 105,000 troops from Gallipoli

• 21 December 1942 – Butter rationing begins in Canada

• 25 December 1941 – Hong Kong surrenders to the Japanese

• 26 December 1943 – General McNaughton involuntarily retires

• 31 December 1775 – An American army attack against Quebec is defeated

INTERESTING DATES IN HISTORY

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• Wednesday to Friday – Daily Lunches and Bar service suspended for now. Lunch at the Danish Canadian Club (DCC) Wednesday through Friday has been arranged in the interim. The DCC is located at 727 11 Ave SW, Calgary, with plenty of free parking. Lunch is also available at the Kensington Legion.

• Now until 11 November – The Last 100 Days Centennial Commemoration of the Armistice at the TMM see separate notice

• Now until 13 January 2019 – Tour of Duty: Canadians in the Vietnam War exhibit at the TMM

• 1 October – The Memorial Walk of Garrison Woods 0930 hosted by the TMM

• 4 October – RAUSI Board of Directors Meeting in the Card Room at the mess, open to all members RSVP is required as seating is limited

• 4 October – Officers’ Mess is open for members and guests 1900 – 2100 hrs

• 6-11 October-The Moving Wall – a half size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC display at the TMM

• 11 October – Halifax to Berlin: RAF Bomber Command, 1943 lecture by Dr. Guevremont in Nanton see poster

• 19 October – RAUSI Speakers’ Luncheon Series with David Howard and Calgary Homes for Heroes at the DCC 1200 -1315 hrs

• 20 October – U-Boats against Canada lecture by Dr. Guevremont at the TMM, see poster

• 25 October – Last 100 Days Lecture/Seminar joint RAUSI, Valour Canada and University of Calgary event

• 1 November – RAUSI Board of Directors Meeting in the Card Room at the mess, open to all members RSVP is required as seating is limited

• 1 November – Officers’ Mess is open for members and guests 1900 – 2100 hrs

• 1-11 November – Field of Crosses on Memorial Drive ceremonies

• 3 November – The Memorial Walk of Garrison Woods 0930 hosted by the TMM

• 3 November – Daylight Savings Time – time change “fall back” one hour

• 9 November – RAUSI 2019 Membership renewal notices to be sent out

• 11 November – REMEMBRANCE DAY – Where will you remember?

• 23 November – RAUSI Speakers’ Luncheon Series with Dr. Bercuson and the Canadian Military gonf forward to 2030 at the DCC 1200 -1315 hrs

• 6 December – RAUSI Board of Directors Meeting in the Card Room at the mess, open to all members RSVP is required as seating is limited

• 6 December – Officers’ Mess is open for members and guests 1900 – 2100 hrs

• 14 December – Annual RAUSI Christmas Luncheon and Early Bird Renewal Prize Draw

• 1 January 2019 – New Year’s Day Levees

• 31 January 2019 – 2019 RAUSI Membership Dues are due

• Family Day at the TMM

• 2 March – Grand Highland Ball (Palliser Hotel)

• 28 March – RAUSI Annual General Meeting

UPCOMING CALGARY MILITARY EVENTS

WE HAVE PHOTOS

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For some people, vacation means midday naps, lounging poolside, and the only obligation is utter relaxation. Others seek heart-pounding adventure and non-stop thrills. Whatever type of holiday you seek, the last thing you want is for an unexpected medical event to derail it. But if it does, having travel insurance helps protect you and get you back on your feet. Travel insurance is a highly personalized product with options that can often be tailored to your unique situation, medical condition or health issue. Getting the right coverage starts with an accurate application, but many people are unsure how upfront they should be. The short answer is: completely. Be completely forthcoming. Travel insurance providers will ask you to complete an application form and perhaps a detailed medical questionnaire. Answer honestly and err on the side of giving too much information. Even things that seem trivial to you may be important to your insurer, who wants to make sure you’re getting the best protection for your circumstances. Plus, in the event of a claim, the insurance company will review your medical history and if they discover something you neglected to tell them, your claim may be denied. Even if the claim is unrelated to the undisclosed medical condition, you may have been put into a plan for which you were not eligible, and the misrepresentation (intentional or not) may invalidate your policy. If you’re unsure of your answer to any question, get the advice of your doctor. Get the right plan at the right rate Your application determines your eligible plan or plans and the coverage that best fits you. Different plans come with different rates based on your age, health factors and risks. Sometimes, health conditions change, and of course you don’t want it to spoil your travel plans! The best way to make sure you stay well and enjoy your trip is to get the advice of your doctor before you go. They may have suggestions for you based on your situation, where you’re going, and anything you ought to do before or while you’re there. You should also contact your insurance provider to update your information and ensure your coverage-still offers the appropriate protection. Accurate and up-to-date information about your health will get you the best protection and the best rate – perhaps even better than what you’re paying now! Be clear when you apply and before you travel to ensure that there are no surprises when you need insurance the most: when it comes time to make a claim.

PACKING THE RIGHT TRAVEL INSURANCE Courtesy of Johnson Inc.

Maj (ret’d) Dick Westbury, CD at The Rocky Mountain

National Cadet Summer Training Camp graduation

parade.17th August 2018

The RAUSI Trophy being presented to the best Cadet of

the British contingent at The Rocky Mountain National

Cadet Summer Training Camp graduation parade.17th

August 2018

Ms. Norella King, RAUSI Director at the British Army

Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) Trails End Camp open

house, military vehicle display, 29th July 2018.

We are a small organization, with a big mandate to advocate for our Veterans; to support their transition from military to civilian life and to improve Veteran well-being in the areas of: Employment and Sense of Purpose, Financial Security, Housing, Health, Life Skills and Preparedness, Social Integration, Social Integration, Family Stability, Cultural and Social Environment. Without your help we would not be able to offer the quality of programs we have, and we thank you for this support.

NEW EDUCATION PROGRAM: HOCKEY CALGARY & CANADIAN ARMED FORCES NOVEMBER 2018

CLP educates our youth about the sacrifices made by so many of our Veterans. On November 12, 2018, CLP will collaborate with the Canadian Armed Forces and Hockey Calgary to teach over 1100 youth about leadership, resiliency, citizenship and community service. Furthermore throughout 2017-18, CLP educated hundreds of community students about the contributions of our Veterans through speaking engagements at Calgary schools.

NEW EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: ENTREPENEURSHIP & MICRO LOANS FALL 2018

New for the fall of 2018, we will be offering an Entrepreneurship training and Micro Loan program for Veterans; this project is a partnership led by CLP in conjunction with the Prince’s Trust charity and our banking partners. Stay tuned as we are very excited about this program.

NEW MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM:“GOT YOUR SIX”- GY6 PEER SUPPORT FOR TRANSTION

Got Your Six (GY6)

In the military, “got your six” means “I've got your back.” The saying originated with World War I fighter pilots referencing the rear of an airplane as the six o'clock. CLP has designed and will be offering a peer to peer PTSD program for Veterans and Families to assist with the transition and integration into civilian life, related stress and mental health challenges. Stay tuned for GY6’s formal announcement and program launch in Fall 2018.

MENTAL HEALTH: SERVICE DOGS

CLP continues our partnership with Audeamus to provide Veterans with PTSD a trained Service Dog. So far in 2017- 2018, through CLP contributions, Audeamus has matched and trained 12 new Veteran Handler /Service Dog teams. Please see our website for more info on our new teams. CLP will continue to support the development of new Veteran Handler /Service Dog teams over 2018-19. CLP continues our collaboration with CVETS Pets and in 2018, we supported over 450 Veterans to access pet food vouchers to relieve financial stress that comes with owning a service dog.

HOUSING: HOMES FOR HEROES FOUNDATION

CLP is a primary partner with the Homes for Heroes Foundation (www.h4hf.ca) a charity working to end homelessness among our Veteran population. The Homes for Heroes Foundation will assist through the provision of affordable housing and a robust support system. The first tiny home community is scheduled to open in Calgary in the spring of 2019 and the goal is to have a village in every major Canadian City by 2020.

PHYSICAL HEALTH

CLP will be partnering with Soldier On (www.soldieron.ca) to bring fitness boot camps to ill and injured soldiers in Alberta. Soldier On is a highly recognized and successful program that uses peer support and fitness to encourage Veterans to adopt an active way of living post service. Participants will engage in both winter fitness boot camps and spring hiking boot camps. Recent research has shown that getting our Veterans back into a routine and participating in regular exercise can be crucial to their transitioning back to civilian life.

CANADIAN LEGACY PROJECT by David Howard, President, Canadian Legacy Project

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My memories of Bertram Mayell, or Uncle Bert as I always heard him called, are few and fuzzy – images of a white-haired man eating alone at the kitchen table or sitting next to the bird bath in the summer sun reading a book. Over the years I have gotten a lot of mileage from telling the story of Bert’s eye and like many stories it evolves with each retelling. It started as a just a simple tale of a boyhood adventure, one that I could count on for a laugh or two. Eventually, however, telling the story for those laughs was not enough and felt I needed to find out more about a man I never really knew. Bert was born in 1883 in Cape Town, South Africa, the son of a British Army sergeant. After serving in the British Army himself during the Boer War, he and his brother, my grandfather, decided to try their hands at farming and became homesteaders near Kincaid, Saskatchewan. With the declaration of war on Germany in 1914 he quickly answered the call of King and Country, as did so many of his generation. He sold his homestead, bid farewell to his brother and made his way to Regina where, on October 23, 1914, he enlisted in the Canadian Over-seas Expeditionary Force. Because of his previous military service Bert was taken in at his former rank of sergeant and assigned to a newly formed battalion called Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. Many times I have tried to imagine what such a sense of duty must have felt like. His path to the battlefields of Europe would have taken him through Valcartier and Quebec City to board a troopship bound for England. He joined up with the PPCLI, already in the trenches in Belgium, on April 18, 1915. Sadly, like so many others, his service as a “Patricia” would be short. Scarcely three weeks later, on the morning of May 8 at the start of the Battle of Frezenberg he was seriously wounded and sent back to England. The story always told was that he was found by a burial party after the battle in what was left of the trench. Bert spent the next three months in hospital recovering from his wounds. After rehabilitation and training as a masseur he returned to Canada in 1917, married and had a son. Together with his brother, who had since given up farming, Bert tried to establish himself first in in Toronto, then Montreal and finally Victoria. It was there that he was able to build a successful naturopathy practice and spent his remaining years. It was the house in Victoria that Bert and my grandparents shared that I knew; a magnificent Victorian home full of dark wood, stained glass windows and most importantly many rooms to explore. Every summer my parents and I would make the trip from Calgary to Victoria to visit. Although there was no one else my age to play with, making my own fun was never ever a problem. I pretty much had free reign of the house with one exception: Uncle Bert’s room, which was strictly off limits. Our visit in the summer of 1968 was no different than the others but for the fact that Bert had passed away earlier that year. It was common practice in those days for the grown-ups to have an afternoon nap which, coincidentally, was my favorite time to explore. So, one day, while everyone else snoozed, I decided it was finally time to see what was behind that door I was never to open. Having already spent so much time in that house I knew precisely where to step to avoid any squeaks in the floor. I turned the door knob to his room with a mix of excitement and fear. I was finally going to see what was in in that room. Stepping inside I surveyed the room, deciding the tall dresser would be the focus of my attention. Similar excursions in my parent’s house, which I will now admit to, had told me this is where I would find the good stuff. I slowly and carefully pulled open the top drawer. Amongst all the things you would expect to see in a gentleman’s dresser, such as handkerchiefs and cuff links, was a small white box with two words written on one side. I picked up the box, read the two words, and gave it a gentle shake before removing the lid. Now, before I continue, what exactly should one expect to find in a box marked “Bert’s eye”? You see, I have neglected to mention one detail; Bert was blinded during that battle in 1915, shrapnel slicing through his eyes and forever robbing him of his sight. I removed the top of the box and there before me, nestled in a bed of cotton batting, was Bert’s prosthetic eye staring up at me in all its realistic detail. Continued on Pg. 17/...

BERT’S EYE By Doug Jessen

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Have you ever had one of those screams, you know the silent kind? The kind that could wake the dead if the sound could actually leave your throat. Thankfully the room was carpeted. My hand recoiled from the box and his eye tumbled to the floor, still staring back at me. With speed and agility that would have rivalled a cat I was down the stairs and out of the house before you could say “Bert’s eye”. Half way down the block I stopped in my tracks, realizing that I couldn’t leave his room the way it was. I had to put things back the way I found them, but to do so would mean picking up his eye and returning it to the box. My heart pounded as I weighed the dread of doing that against the fear of being caught in his room. And so I crept into the house and put everything back as I had found it, no one the wiser. I never went into his room again but I also never stopped thinking about Uncle Bert. I can still picture him sitting next to the bird bath in the summer sun with his book, his fingers moving across its braille-embossed pages.

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RAUSI hosted Col (ret’d) Roy Boehli, CD former Commander of 41 Canadian Brigade Group at a social gathering in the Calgary Garrison Officers’ Mess, on 20th September 2018. Members received a comprehensive briefing of 41 Brigade’s involvement in the Calgary flood response of 2013. The take away and little-known fact that without the assistance of the CAF the aftermath and destruction of the flood would have been more costly and greater in magnitude. . A big thank-you is extended to all who served during the 2013 disaster flood response and continue to serve today..

SEPTEMBER 20TH SPEAKER AND SOCIAL EVENT by Capt (ret’d) David Usherwood

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The 2018 Membership Campaign ended on September 30th with only a slight decrease in membership. Membership

Renewal Notices for 2019 dues will be going out on November 7th by email with payment due no later than 31 January

2019. The good news is that the membership dues will remain the same for 2019. The multi-year discounted renewal program has been successful and will be continued for 2019, options will be presented in your renewal notice. Continuing with the incentive to do a multi-year renewal and to renew early, the Early Bird Renewal program will continue. Ordinary Members who have renewed by December 14

th will have their names automatically entered into the

draw for some nice rewards/prizes (usually a bottle of scotch, some books and some Speaker’s Luncheon meal vouchers, plus some RAUSI goodies). Additionally, the Board of Directors is working very hard to provide educational and meaningful events along with some fun events for members. Also, the Board has determined that the Speaker’s Luncheons will be offered at a reduced cost to all members and significant others (guests will continue to pay the full fare). Finally, the Board is determined to start using the Calgary Garrison Officers’ Mess more, despite catering challenges – we will persevere! As the Institute approaches its centennial, there will be many other members only events and memorabilia to commemorate 100 years of being “United Through Service”, stay tuned and remain a member. Your continuing support of the Institute is very important and you are encouraged to renew your membership and renew early.

MEMBERSHIP 2018 UPDATE by Maj (ret’d) Bruce Henwood, MSM, CD

Overview GDMS-C is part of the larger General Dynamics (GD) family and as such, has the capability to bring world leading technologies from greater General Dynamics. GD has a global presence with 94,000 employees around the world, with 2014 revenues of $30.9B USD, and an orders backlog of $72.4B USD. It has market leading positions in business aviation (Gulfstream), land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments & munitions, shipbuilding & marine systems, and mission information systems and supporting technology. GDMS-C is one of three Canadian subsidiary organizations within GD, falling under the Mission Systems business area, and in turn within the International Mission Systems Division. Combining GD’s technology with GDMS-C’s strong track record of delivering systems engineering in a portfolio of programs (air, land, sea, and cyber and space programs) and in‐service support programs, customers can benefit from GD management processes and tools to deliver the high quality essential for critical programs like FASC. GDMS-C has been a trusted and reliable partner to the global defence sector for more than 65 years. Building on our founding values of technical innovation and teamwork, we have become Canada’s leading defence systems integrator, and have provided leading-edge solutions to the armed forces of more than 20 countries, from North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to the Pacific Rim and South America. GDMS-C supplies a diverse range of integrated systems and products for ships, submarines, airplanes, helicopters, tanks and their land-based training support facilities. Continued on Pg. 19/...

GENERAL DYNAMIC MISSION SYSTEMS—CANADA

RAUSI Corporate Member

General Dynamics Mission Systems Canada

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GDMS-C has a proud history of working hand-in-hand with defence and security agencies, providing reliable, mission-proven Command, Control, Communications, and Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems since 1948. GDMS-C is an accredited Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 organization, with a history of large-scale, international and domestic program success. This is due to GDMS-C’s ability to provide cost-effective, innovative solutions tailored to individual customer requirements. Ready-made solutions are not imposed; instead, technology is adapted to satisfy individual operational requirements. GDMS-C is organized around three main business areas: Air and Naval Systems, Land & Joint Solutions and Public Safety and Security Solutions. Air and Naval (A&N) Systems: The A&N business area has over 40 years’ experience in the design, engineering development and field support of advanced electronics for military aircraft. On the Canadian CP-140 Aurora Incremental Modernization Program (AIMP), GDMS-C was awarded the Prime Contract for the Block 3 Mission System enhancements, to provide systems integration for the new Mission Systems using our sophisticated Data Management System (DMS) and multi-function operator consoles with state-of-the-art 20” colour flat panel displays and input control panels. GDMS-C is an international market leader for the supply of Acoustic processing systems, having sold over 200 systems worldwide. The acoustic product family also includes training simulators, data recorders and Fast Time Analysis Systems, and is a tier-one supplier to the NATO Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) program. GDMS-C also produces sonar systems that have been installed in over 40 warships, in the navies of Canada, Portugal, Sweden, Belgium and South Korea. Finally, since 2004, GDMS-C has been the Lead Systems Integrator for the CH-148 Cyclone Maritime Helicopter Program (MHP), providing state-of-the-art Data and Mission Systems for the Sikorsky S-92 derivative medium-lift helicopter. This development includes a two-operator cabin workstation and a cockpit workstation through which operators interact with the GDMS-C’s Data Management System. We are therefore very familiar with the constraints and challenges of integrating a mission system solution in the cockpit of a small crew aircraft. Land and Joint (L & J) Solutions: GDMS-C’s L&J Solutions business area is a world-leading Systems Integrator of complete Tactical Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4) Systems and Air/Ground Communications for Land Forces. With Total Systems Responsibility for the Canadian Tactical Command, Control and Communications System (TCCCS)/ Iris and the Athene Land Forces Command System, GDMS-C has fielded and delivered a fully integrated, secure, sophisticated and state-of-the-art Land Forces Command & Control Information System. Leveraging this success, GDMS-C successfully won a $4 billion U.S. competitive source selection to become the United Kingdom (UK) Land Forces’ BOWMAN Digital Communication System Prime Contractor. General Dynamics United Kingdom was subsequently formed to execute the contract with GDMS-C. GDMS-C continues to be the prime developer of the BOWMAN Information Distribution System into the UK, and has extended its expertise as a Systems Integrator to the integration of specialized sensors, including landmine detection systems and bio-defence systems. GDMS-C has invested significant resources in the pursuit of business in biological agent detection based on the success of the Canadian Integrated Biochemical Agent Detection System major development program and the physically smaller biological agent detection system, 4WARN L&J Solutions is also a world leader in the development of rugged and embedded computing and displays for combat vehicles, weapons systems, and mission systems. From 35,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facilities in Ottawa, this business area almost exclusively exports this capability to the U.S. and international military customers. Continued on Pg. 20/...

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Products and services include flat panel displays, fire control systems, multi-spectral reconnaissance and surveillance systems and ruggedized single board computers.

Public Safety and Security Solutions: The Public Safety and Security Solutions (PSSS) business area delivers our SHIELD Ecosystem to the Canadian and International market. The PSSS SHIELD Ecosystem architecture supports future growth both in geographic areas and capabilities in order to achieve the full vision of the First Responders, Security, Border Forces and Emergency Response forces. The SHIELD Ecosystem is being deployed in Canada as a technology testbed under the Bridging Research Innovation and Collaboration (BRIC) with successful fielding in Regina and expansion anticipated in three additional Canadian cities. The SHIELD Ecosystem is the underlying architecture which supports:

CitySHIELDTM for community public safety; BorderSHIELDTM for border security; InfrastructureSHIELDTM for ports, airports and other fixed vital points; and EmergencySHIELDTM, a deployable communications and operations capability for emergency response and humanitarian relief efforts. The SHIELD Ecosystem provides the overall network solution, including a full dedicated 4G/LTE Public Safety Network, which provides the dedicated, scalable, secure communications infrastructure that can be expanded to a to National Network. The SHIELD Ecosystem integrates existing technologies including:

Operations centers and with distributed situational awareness; 4G/LTE network and vehicles and cellphones; Video surveillance, distribution and management; and Intelligence gathering tools (such as facial and license plate recognition, and web intelligence gathering). All this to improve the operational effectiveness and capabilities of community and national security and First Responders. PSSS is quickly becoming an international thought leader in turn-key, integrated and scalable solutions for Public Safety and Security. GDMS-C’s global success stems from its strong system engineering expertise, ongoing investment in research and development, collaboration with commercial and military systems industry leaders, and singular focus on customer service. As part of a strong and dynamic defence industry in Canada, we rely on the skills and resources of more than 250 Canadian suppliers, and we play a leading role in the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries. With major facilities in Halifax, Ottawa, and Calgary, GDMS-C is truly national in its scope. This nation‐wide footprint positions the company particularly well for long term support of assets that may be based anywhere in the country.

GDMS-C has 1,200+ employees and they operate from the following three locations across Canada:

Ottawa, Ontario: GDMS-C has its headquarters in Ottawa, specializing in sensors systems integration and Military Off-The-Shelf (MOTS) products for military land, sea, air, cyber and space applications. The Ottawa facility employs over 950 highly experienced managers, engineers, technicians and manufacturing personnel in the Air and Naval, Land and Joint Systems and Public Safety and Security Solutions business areas.

Calgary, Alberta: The Calgary facility specializes in advanced network-based digital communications systems for military and public safety applications. This centre not only delivers into Canadian programs, but is also responsible for delivery into the UK and a range of other international tactical networking programs.

Halifax, Nova Scotia: GDMS-C personnel in Halifax operate the Software Support centre for the Integrated Mission System (IMS) on the CH-148 Cyclone Maritime Helicopter Project (MHP), lead the development of underwater ISR products (Sonars and Torpedo Detection), and operate the National Under Water Warfare Centre of Excellence.

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The Calgary Leopard Tank Historical “GHOST” Squadron The origins of the “GHOST” Squadron go back to 2016, when The Military Museums of Calgary, Alberta received a surplus Taurus ARV (Armoured Recovery Vehicle) to add to its growing collection of armoured vehicles.

Taurus ARV (Armoured Recovery Vehicle)

The ARV was a Canadian Army service vehicle designed to recover and tow armoured vehicles disabled by combat damage or mechanical failure during military operations. This particular ARV had previously served in Afghanistan where it was used in support of operations with the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians), B Squadron, who deployed there in Oct 2006 along with a squadron of Leopard C2 tanks. When the ARV arrived at the museum in 2016, it was not a stripped down shell intended for a static display but a fully functional, completely equipped serviceable vehicle. The challenge that TMM faced at the time was that it had neither the resources nor manpower to keep the vehicle as an operational functioning artifact. When members of the Calgary veteran’s community learned about this vehicle and discovered that it was in operational condition, a group of them got together and decided, on their own initiative, to volunteer to keep the vehicle in fully functional and serviceable condition. The Royal Alberta United Services Institute (RAUSI) has assumed financial and operational responsibility for any fund raising connected with the “GHOST” Squadron programme including the administration and disbursement of any funds donated in cash or equivalent, including donations in kind. With the formation of the “GHOST” Squadron, a synergy was created between the benefits of group therapy for the veterans and the additional capability for the Army Museum of Alberta to conduct an enhanced outreach program through the medium of “Living” history with the general public. The “GHOST” Squadron The Calgary Leopard Tank Historical “GHOST” Squadron is a group of military veterans who have banded together as a group of volunteers to restore and maintain the Taurus ARV, the Leopard gun tank and other operational vehicles at The Military Museums in Calgary, Alberta. The “GHOST” Squadron is an enthusiastic group who collectively represent a deep wealth of historical knowledge of military vehicles supplemented by real life stories, bringing together a unique aspect of military and civilian cultures together. In a short time, the “GHOST” Squadron has become an internationally recognized group of multi-generational and dedicated experts on the Leopard tank and other military vehicles. Continued 0n Pg. 22/…

THE “GHOST” SQUADRON by LCol (ret’d) Bill Schultz, CD, MSM

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The “GHOST” Squadron has also established ties with other military museums such as The Ontario Regiment Museum and the Royal Canadian Artillery Museum. It has also established a close working relationship with a US museum (Battlefield Vegas) to provide technical assistance and conduct training courses for the U.S. museum staff on operating and maintaining their six Leopard tanks. Living Memorials The “GHOST” Squadron pioneered a new innovative concept of public engagement for artifacts that involved more than just static displays. These have become known as “Living” memorials. On September 10th, 2017, in a ceremony held at The Military Museums, the Taurus ARV was formally dedicated as a “Living” (i.e. Fully Operational) memorial to the memory of Corporal Nathan Hornburg (King’s Own Calgary Regiment), who was killed in combat in Afghanistan on 24 September 2007, as well as the soldiers who served and sacrificed during the Canadian mission in Afghanistan. The ARV memorial, now known as the “HORNBURG”, is a “Living” embodiment of the definition of a citizen soldier. This vehicle tells the personal story of the life and death of a fondly remembered Canadian. Having access to the vehicle, with its cramped quarters, unique smells and sound of the engine, will forever recall the historical record of Corporal Nathan Hornburg’s life and the service he gave to his country. He embodied the culture and ethos of being a Calgarian and represented a bridge between the military and civilian communities in which he served. Legacy of the “GHOST” Squadron The dedication and professionalism of the members of the “GHOST” Squadron is evident in the comradery and peer support they provide for each other, allowing them a venue for reconciliation, hope and healing from the severe emotional trauma that they experienced during their military service. The benefit that this therapy provides members of the “GHOST” Squadron, is an ability to continue to use the skills they acquired during their training in a meaningful and productive way that creates a legacy for future generations. The unique and innovative “Living” history experience the “GHOST” Squadron provides, is giving the public a meaningful insight into the sacrifices made by our military in the defense of their rights and freedoms. Living Memorials The “GHOST” Squadron pioneered a new innovative concept of public engagement for artifacts that involved more than just static displays. These have become known as “Living” memorials. On September 10th, 2017, in a ceremony held at The Military Museums, the Taurus ARV was formally dedicated as a “Living” (i.e. Fully Operational) memorial to the memory of Corporal Nathan Hornburg (King’s Own Calgary Regiment), who was killed in combat in Afghanistan on 24 September 2007, as well as the soldiers who served and sacrificed during the Canadian mission in Afghanistan. The ARV memorial, now known as the “HORNBURG”, is a “Living” embodiment of the definition of a citizen soldier. This vehicle tells the personal story of the life and death of a fondly remembered Canadian. Having access to the vehicle, with its cramped quarters, unique smells and sound of the engine, will forever recall the historical record of Corporal Nathan Hornburg’s life and the service he gave to his country. He embodied the culture and ethos of being a Calgarian and represented a bridge between the military and civilian communities in which he served. Legacy of the “GHOST” Squadron The dedication and professionalism of the members of the “GHOST” Squadron is evident in the comradery and peer support they provide for each other, allowing them a venue for reconciliation, hope and healing from the severe emotional trauma that they experienced during their military service. The benefit that this therapy provides members of the “GHOST” Squadron, is an ability to continue to use the skills they acquired during their training in a meaningful and productive way that creates a legacy for future generations. The unique and innovative “Living” history experience the “GHOST” Squadron provides, is giving the public a meaningful insight into the sacrifices made by our military in the defense of their rights and freedoms.

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In Flanders Fields

By LCol John McCrae

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

LCol John McCrae wrote the poem on May 3, 1915. He was born 30 November 1872 in Guelph ON and died on 28 January 1918 in Boulogne-Sur-Mer, France from pneumonia, aged 45, and was buried with full military honours at the Wimereaux Cemetery in France.

Perhaps the most touching answer to McCrae’s poem was written long after McCrae’s death by his acquaintance during the war, Frederick George Scott. Scott, a well established poet before the war was an Anglican minister McCrae had known in Canada. Scott served as chaplain to the First Canadian Division during the Frist World War. He survived the war and his memoir, The Great War As I Saw It, is often cited as one of the [best] personal memoirs of the war from a Canadian perspective. Scott was part of the delegation that went to France in 1936 to attend the unveiling of the Vimy Memorial. By then he was the Venerable Archdeacon Scott. The pilgrimage and the great memorial caused him to write his poem which he curiously titled – and would not correct – Rememberance.

Rememberance

Now roses of remembrance grow, Where once the poppies used to blow

In Flanders Fields.

The scent of sweet forget-me-not And those who sleep are not forgot

In Flanders Fields.

The price for peace our heroes gave, Pray God from future wars may save,

Lest other heroes find a grave Like Flanders Fields.

The torch they threw from stricken hand,

God grant shall light a better land, And all the world united stand

By Flanders Fields. By the time Scott wrote his reply the poppy had indeed become a symbol of remembrance. So much so that poppies are carved on the very monument that Scott had come to France to see unveiled. In a way, the monument itself was but another reply.

REMEMBERANCE

REMEMBRANCE DAY 2018

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On the 9th August, 1974, during the United Nations peace mission in

Egypt, on a flight to Damascus, the Canadian Buffalo aircraft # 115461 was shot down by Syrian Armed forces killing all 9 Canadian military personnel on board. The Syrians claimed it was an accident. During over 65 years of U.N. International Peace Support operations, this was the biggest loss of life during which Canadian soldiers have been involved.

Every year on the Sunday that falls closest to the 9th August we honour our fallen Peacekeepers, including the “Buffalo Nine” and during which we honour the Memorial Cross Families of fallen Peacekeepers whose names will forever be engraved upon the Wall of Honour at Calgary’s Peacekeeper Park. On a bright, warm and sunny Sunday, August 12

th, approximately 300 people attended Peacekeepers Park and Buffalo

to commemorate Peacekeeper’s Day 2018. This year’s Guest of Honour was Dave Graham. Dave and his company, Hurst Construction, built Peacekeeper and Buffalo Parks. He is an Honourary Member of the Calgary Chapter of CAVUNP. Twenty-four wreaths were laid at both Parks to commemorate the loss of life since 1947 by Canadian Peacekeepers, Police Officers, and Foreign Affairs diplomats serving with Canadian troops while on Peace Support Operations. A reminder to mark your calendars as Peacekeeper’s Day will be commemorated next year on Sunday, August 11 2019.

PEACEKEEPERS DAY 2018 by LCol (ret’d) Rick Wright, CD

MC, LCol (ret’d) Rick Wright, CD greeting The Guest of Honour, Dave Graham and his wife Gay.

The Guest of Honour, Dave Graham addressing the attendees.

The Memory Project is a nationwide bilingual project that facilitates opportunities for veterans and Canadian Armed Forces personnel to share their stories in classrooms and community forums. The Memory Project Speakers’ Bureau is currently recruiting new volunteer speakers, from across the country.

Volunteering with The Memory Project connects you with a large community of veterans. Our speakers play an important role by increasing Canadians’ awareness of military history, and consistently remark on the positive reception to speaking engagements. If you would like to participate, please fill out the online form at www.thememoryproject.com/become-a-speaker or contact us: memory@historicacanada.ca and 1-866-701-1867. The Memory Project is an initiative of Historica Canada, the country’s largest organization dedicated to enhancing awareness of Canada’s history and citizenship. For more information, visit www.historicacanada.ca .

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IN MEMORIAM

Thankfully none to report.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them

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The Institute would like to thank those United Way donors who directed their donation to the R.A.U.S.I. Foundation. and The Institute would also like to thank the United Way in Calgary for everything they do.

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