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Canadian Gunner News 31 May 2018 / Les Nouvelles des artilleurs
canadiens 31 mai 2018
Editor - Canadian Gunner News/ Nouvelles des artilleurs canadiens
Thu 2018-05-31 12:11 AM
To: Peter J Williams ;
Canadian Gunner News
Les Nouvelles des artilleurs canadiens
31 May 2018 / 31 mai 2018
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Editorial L'Édito
“Once a Gunner, Always a Gunner”1. As a family of serving "Une fois un artilleur, toujours un artilleur" 1. En tant que
and retired members, Regular and Reserve, relatives and famille de membres actifs et retraités, membres réguliers et
friends, we foster common beliefs and sustain an réservistes, parents et amis, nous encourageons les
operationally relevant and tactically decisive artillery team that croyances communes et soutenons une équipe d'artillerie
serves with honor. Our focus is on our serving soldiers and pertinente d'un point de vue opérationnel et tactiquement
their families, and to supporting them in their obligation to décisive qui sert avec honneur. Nous mettons l'accent sur nos
making an effective contribution to Canada as integral soldats en service et leur famille, et sur leur obligation de
members of the Army and Canadian Forces team. contribuer efficacement au Canada en tant que membres à
RCA Business Plan Fiscal 2018-2019 part entière de l'armée et de l'équipe des Forces
canadiennes.
You can read all the details of the RCA Business Plan in the Plan d'activités de RCA pour l'exercice 2018-2019
Regimental News Section. It serves to highlight the direction
our Association must head in to serve our current and retired Vous pouvez lire tous les détails du plan d'affaires de RCA
members. dans la section Nouvelles régimentaires. Il sert à souligner la
direction que notre Association doit prendre pour servir nos
The RCAA has been moving towards a more integrated membres actuels et retraités.
media presence with the addition of a newsletter in the past
year, a vibrant Facebook community and soon, our new L'AARC s'oriente vers une présence médiatique plus intégrée
RCAA website. It's all about making connections and making avec l'ajout d'un bulletin au cours de la dernière année, une
sure our Gunner community remains strong. communauté Facebook dynamique et bientôt, notre nouveau
site Web de l'AARC. Il s'agit de créer des liens et de s'assurer
The RCAA needs new voices to help sustain its important que notre communauté d'artilleurs reste forte.
work and bring new ideas to the table. We are actively
seeking a new Vice-President to join our Executive at Annual L'AARC a besoin de nouvelles voix pour aider à soutenir son
General Meeting to be held in October 2018. We also require travail important et y apporter de nouvelles idées. Nous
committee members and leaders for our fundraising and recherchons activement un nouveau vice-président qui se
membership initiatives. Many hands do make light work. joindra à notre comité exécutif lors de l'assemblée générale
Consider joining the Royal Canadian Artillery Association in annuelle qui aura lieu en octobre 2018. Nous avons
whatever capacity suits your talents and reap the rewards of également besoin de membres et de dirigeants de comité
reconnecting with your old colleagues and perhaps your first pour nos initiatives de collecte de fonds et d'adhésion. Plus
love, the Royal Canadian Artillery! on est nombreux, plus la tâche s'allège. Songez à vous
joindre à l'Association de l'Artillerie royale du Canada à
quelque titre que ce soit qui convient à vos talents et récoltez
As usual, send me your stories, headlines, pictures or les fruits de vos retrouvailles avec vos anciens collègues et
musings to editor.rcaa.aarc@gmail.com. Comments are peut-être votre premier amour, l'Artillerie royale canadienne!
always welcomed for publication in the Inbox.
Comme d'habitude, envoyez-moi vos histoires, titres
Looking forward to your feedback! d'actualités, images ou réflexions à
editor.rcaa.aarc@gmail.com. Les commentaires sont toujours
Catherine Gagnon les bienvenus pour publication dans la boîte de réception.
Editor
Au plaisir de vous lire!
Catherine Gagnon
Rédactrice en chef
The Inbox/La boîte de réception
Last month I received some comments and good wishes following the launch of our April issue. I hope to publish your
editorials and comments here in coming months.
Merci de vos commentaires et souhaits chaleureux à la suite de notre dernière édition.
"As we say in The Royal Regiment – Good Shooting!
I much enjoyed and was greatly informed by my reading of the latest issue of The Canadian Gunner News.
There is a great deal happening across the Regiment on all five lines of operation: Force Development & Employment;
Leadership Succession; Nurturing the Regimental Family; Connecting with Canadians and Celebrating Our Heritage and this
issue illuminated examples from each.
I am especially pleased by the Gunner News’s perhaps incidental, but none the less valuable utility in linking networks i.e.
bringing together, for instance, readers of Barrage, the Vancouver Artillery Association News and the Bytown Gunners WOs’
and Sgts’ Association News. I am sure this will lead to cross-fertilization of ideas and joint efforts in support of our common
cause.
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Visually too, it is an attractive means of getting our messages out.
You are doing your bit and doing it well. The challenge for the rest of us is to get the readership numbers up, especially
amongst serving members."
Jim Selbie
Brigadier-General (Ret’d) | Brigadier-général (ret) J.J. Selbie, OMM, CD
Colonel Commandant | Colonel commandant
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery | Le Régiment royal de l’Artillerie canadienne
"Merci pour une publication très intéressante et bien montée."
Major Pierre Marceau
"One of the things that I would like to see is an Events Calendar. 2 RCHA is to have a Change of Command this year; when is
it? For people to be able to react to calendar events they need to be listed a minimum of 60 days before the event.
Good first edition"
Robert (Bob) W Sears CD
Major (Ret'd)
Chair, St Catharines Artillery Foundation
For your consideration:
"Il serait peut-être intéressant d’avoir un forum où l’on peut débattre sur des idées qui peuvent faire progresser
l’artillerie. Plusieurs revue militaire le font. Il y a un sujet et les panelistes peuvent en 200 à 300 mots expliquer leurs
vision sur un sujet (dans le respect) les unités pourrait commenter à tour de rôle le sujet choisis par un des membre
de votre sénat (bon PD pour les jeunes officiers) il serait intéressant de voir les points de vue différent et les
discussions apporteraient les artilleurs en général à débattre à l’interne sur le sujet. Juste une proposition comme
ça."
Master Warrant Officer / Adjudant Maître (Bruno) Plamondon
Battery Sergeant Major 127 Bty, 4th Artillery Regiment (General Support) Royal Canadian Artillery
"Hi Catherine, I thought it’s a great idea. A number of military journals which I read have similar fora, the US Naval
Institute Proceedings Journal calls theirs, “Nobody Asked me, but...”
We could have a similar section, with an artillery type title: The Gun Pit, Harassing Fire, Counter-Battery, etc."
P.J. (Peter) Williams, MSM, CD
Colonel (Retired)/Colonel (Retraité)
Executive Director Royal Canadian Artillery Association/Directeur Exécutif de l'Association Artillerie Royale
Canadienne
I 'd love your feedback on this suggestion! I am willing to publish it monthly but really need the subscribers' input on
what subjects you would like to discuss in such a forum. Let's get it started!
J'aimerais avoir votre avis sur cette suggestion! Je suis prête à le publier tous les mois mais j'ai vraiment besoin de la
contribution des abonnés sur les sujets que vous souhaitez discuter dans un tel forum. Aidez-moi à démarrer!
Catherine
Editor - Rédactrice en chef
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REGIMENTAL NEWS
NOUVELLES DU RÉGIMENT
From our Regimental Colonel - RCA Le Colonel du Régiment - Plan
Business Plan d'affaires de l'ARC
Read Here À lire
RCA Business Plan - Fiscal 2018-2019 Annex C - General Account Budget 2018-
2019
Read Here
Read Here
RHQ RCA SITREPS - April 2018 QGR de l'ARC - avril 2018
Read Here À lire
From our RCAA Facebook page/extrait de notre
page Facebook
Le détachement 15C du 5e Régiment d’artillerie
légère du Canada, tire en support à une attaque de
l’équipe de combat du 2e Bataillon Royal 22e
Régiment, lors de l’Ex REFLEXE RAPIDE le 02 mai
2018.
La pièce tire à la cadence 8 sur le M777, c'est-à-dire un coup
à chaque 7.4 secondes.
(Cmdt Dét - Bdrc P.A. Lévesque, 2IC - Bdrc Keays)
Detachment 15C from 5e Régiment d’artillerie légère
du Canada provides live fire support for the Combat
Team attack of 2e Battalion Royal 22e Régiment
during Ex REFLEXE RAPIDE on 02 May 2018.
The M777 howitzer is firing at 'rate 8', which means a rate of
fire of 8 rounds/min (a shot every 7.4 seconds).
(Det Comd - MBdr P.A. Lévesque, Det 2IC - MBdr Keays)
2e Division du Canada / 2nd Canadian Division
5e Régiment d'artillerie légère du Canada
2R22eR
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Watch/Visionnez
38 ATG Participates in Ex AFRICAN LION 18
by Captain Jon Cober, Operations Officer
Exercise AFRICAN LION is an annual exercise run
by African Command (AFRICOM) to allow US partner
nations an opportunity to train and operate in a multi-
national, joint, combined environment. This year it took
place in the month of April in the city of Agadir,
Morocco. Eleven partner nations participated including
the UK, France, Spain, the USA, Morocco, Tunisia and
many other nations including Canada. The UK had the
lead in the exercise as they brought the majority of their
staff from 4th Brigade HQ. 4th Bde, also known as the
“Black Rats,” is famous for being the lead unit chasing
down the Desert Fox in the North African Campaign, so
this task was a little like a homecoming for them. The
Canadian Contingent for Ex AFRICAN LION 18
consisted mainly of 3rd Canadian Division members as
well as a member from the Royal Canadian Armoured
Corps School (RCACS) in Gagetown.
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RMC Artillery Officer Cadets Augment Local Reserve Units
By OCdts Charlotte Nettie and Patrick Allard
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Over the course of the past 7 months, artillery Officer
Cadets from the Royal Military College of Canada have
participated in exercises alongside local reserve units
such as 7th field, 30th field, 56th field and 11th field as
a means to expose junior OCdts to the guns, augment
the reserve units, and maintain skillsets amongst the
qualified gunners.
“The reservists on the exercise were open to sharing
their experience and involving us in their operations.
Having had minimal exposure to the trade, the artillery
weekend exercise was the perfect introduction. It was
an extremely informative and exciting weekend that I
would highly recommend to any cadet regardless of
their MOSID. The positive energy of the leadership on
the exercise was contagious and despite the cold
weather, everyone walked away from the exercise
excited about a future in the artillery.
OCdt Michelle Evans
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Soldiers of 56 Fd Regt RCA in action.
GRAND SLAM shows soldiers engaging targets with
Carl G cement rounds on 31 Mar at 4CDTC
Meaford. This ammo is hard to come by for
reservists and thus this was a particular feather in
the cap for us.
Capt Mathieson M.N.A.
Operations Officer, 56th Field Artillery Regiment,
RCA
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30 RCA H Tp at the Merrickville Liberation Festival (19-20 May 18), portraying members of
1st A/T Regt RCA and CWAC, 1944/45.
Standing (L/R): Pte Pilon, Pte Coté, MBdr Stewart, Bdr Oakes, Bdr S. Koch, Lt Newfield
Kneeling (L/R) Bdr Courtland, Gnr V. Koch, Bdr Young
Photo: Bdr S. Koch
Hon Col Greenberg, LCol Buchanan and RSM
Hall presented the updated history to Ottawa
Mayor Watson on 11 May 2018.
"The visit went well despite an unexpected visitor on
the roof above the Mayor’s office. That just added to
the fun. I believe the Mayor now understands a good
deal more about our history in this city. He was very
impressed with the book and we may now have
some requests for support to city events forthcoming
like presenting of keys to city. I offered gun salute
support to that much like the CH of O and GGFG
provide guards. Wait and see on that part."
LCol/lcol D.C. Buchanan, MDS, MA, CD
Commanding Officer, 30th Field Regiment, RCA
Canadian Armed Forces
BGen (Ret'd) Ernest B. Beno presented the Royal
Canadian Artillery Association’s Brigadier-
General WW Turner, CD Award to the top Gunner
Graduate at The Royal Military College of Canada
– 27041 Officer Cadet Patrick Saumure.
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The trophy honours one of our most famous Gunners of
World War One, Lt Col John McCrae and is named after a
great Gunner, former Commandant RMC, and former Colonel
Commandant RCA – General Bill Turner.
Le Bgén (ret) Ernest B. Beno a remis le Prix de
l'Association de l'Artillerie royale canadienne-
brigadier-général WW Turner, au plus grand
diplômé en artillerie du Collège militaire royal du
Canada - 27041 Cadet Patrick Saumure.
Le trophée rend hommage à l'un de nos artilleurs les plus
célèbres de la Première Guerre mondiale, le lieutenant-
colonel John McCrae. Il porte le nom d'un grand artilleur,
l'ancien commandant du CMR et de l'ancien colonel
commandant, le général Bill Turner.
Read More
“Take Post”
The Journal of the Toronto Gunner
Community
Edition 20, 25 May 2018
Read Here
The Long Course Journal
This first edition of The Long Course Journal represents The
Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery School’s (RCAS)
commitment to training world-class, relevant instructors during
the year-long Instructor-in-Gunnery (IG) and Assistant
Instructor-in-Gunnery (AIG) programme. The primary aim of
the journal is to create a forum for the students to research
and investigate selected Artillery matters in preparation for
their employment as IGs and AIGs. The articles presented
display their knowledge, hard work, and commitment to
improving Canadian Artillery practices. We invite you to
consider the ideas presented by the students and discuss
them amongst fellow Gunners with the goal of enriching our
overall knowledge.
Le journal d'enseignement élancé
Cette première édition du journal d’enseignement élancé
représente l’engagement de l’École du Régiment royal de
l’Artillerie canadienne (EARC) lorsqu’il s’agit de former des
instructeurs pertinents et de calibre mondial durant le
programme d’un an d’instructeur en artillerie (IA) et
d’instructeur adjoint en artillerie (IAA). Le but premier du
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journal est de créer une tribune pour que les stagiaires
fassent de la recherche et approfondissent des questions
liées à l’artillerie en préparation pour leur emploi comme IA et
IAA. Les articles ici présentés témoignent de leurs
connaissances, de leur travail acharné et de leur
détermination à améliorer les pratiques de l’Artillerie
Canadienne. Nous vous invitons à prendre en considération
les idées présentées par les stagiaires et à en discuter entre
collègues artilleurs dans le but d’enrichir nos connaissances
collectives.
Read Here / À lire
ASSOCIATION NEWS
NOUVELLES DES ASSOCIATIONS
L'Association de l'Artillerie royale The Royal Canadian Artillery Association
canadienne a besoin de vous! needs you!
L'Association de l'Artillerie royale canadienne permet
aux artilleurs et aux artilleurs retraités de participer à The Royal Canadian Artillery Association is in search
nos activités et de redonner à notre famille of serving and retired gunners to get involved in our
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régimentaire. Nous avons besoin d'esprits activities and give back to the gunner family. We
expérimentés pour nous aider avec notre organisme. need experienced minds to help us with our
organization.
Nous sommes actuellement à la recherche
d'un nouveau vice-président (nouvelle We are looking for a retired gunner from the
vice-présidente) pour l'Association. regular or reserve force to step up to be our next
Vice President.
À lire
Read Here
RCAA Profile - Profil l'AARC
Our President
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret'd) Robert W. Elliott, OMM, CD
Lieutenant Colonel Elliott was born in Victoria, B. C. He joined Army Cadets in
Kamloops, BC in 1959 and attended Cadet Camps during the next four summers.
He joined the Rocky Mountain Rangers in 1962 and was promoted to Sergeant in
1964.
He had an interest in both science and history in high school. Concluding that
there was not much future in history he went into science at the University of British
Columbia.
He joined the University of British Columbia Contingent of the Canadian Officers
Training Corps in 1964. He was commissioned in 1966, transferred to the 15th Field
Regiment, RCA in Vancouver and was promoted to Lieutenant. After graduating
with a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry in 1968, he transferred to the supplementary
reserve and moved to Sarnia, Ontario to work for Dow Chemical of Canada.
Notre Président
Lieutenant-colonel (à la retraite) Robert W. Elliott, OMM, CD
Le lieutenant-colonel Elliott est né à Victoria, en Colombie-Britannique. Il s'est joint
aux Cadets de l'Armée à Kamloops, B.C. en 1959 et a assisté aux camps de cadets
au cours des quatre prochains étés. Il a rejoint les Rocky Mountain Rangers en
1962 et a été promu sergent en 1964.
Il s'intéressait à la fois à la science et à l'histoire à l'école. Concluant qu'il n'y avait
pas beaucoup d'avenir dans l'histoire, il est entré en sciences à l'Université de la
Colombie-Britannique (UBC).
Il s'est joint au Corps d'entraînement des officiers canadiens de UBC en 1964. Il a
été mis en service en 1966, transféré au 15e Régiment de campagne, ARC à
Vancouver et promu lieutenant. Après avoir obtenu un BSc (Hons) en chimie en
1968, il a été transféré à la réserve supplémentaire et a déménagé à Sarnia, en
Ontario, pour travailler pour Dow Chemical of Canada.
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The Royal Canadian Artillery Association, Board of Directors' Meeting - February 2018
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Enjoying the Canadian Gunner News this month? Consider printing the subscription
notice attached and posting it where other like-minded people can see it!
Vous aimez les Nouvelles des artilleurs canadiens ce mois-ci? Pensez à imprimer l'avis
d'abonnement ci-joint et à l'afficher là où d'autres personnes partageant les mêmes
intérêts peuvent le voir!
Subscription Notice / Avis d'abonnement
May 26 is Artillery Day! The RCAA is looking to increase its membership. Read why the
RCAA is important to all Gunners, serving and retired. Your monetary support is vital to
continuing our work in the Gunner Community!
Le 26 mai est le jour de l'Artillerie! L'AARC cherche à augmenter ses effectifs. Lisez
pourquoi l'AARC est importante pour tous les artilleurs, en service et à la retraite. Votre
soutien financier est essentiel pour continuer notre travail dans la communauté
d'artilleur!
Become a Member / Devenir membre
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The Bytown Gunners Warrant Officers’ & Sr NCO’s Association - May 2018
Read Here
Kingston Gunner Update - April 2018
Read Here
Kingston Gunner Breakfast - 28 April 2018
Video by Eric Coombs & Brent Mills
Watch Here
Bytown Gunners Firepower Museum
“Funeral Urns”
The Bytown Gunners’ Firepower Museum (through the
Regimental charity, the Bytown Gunners Order, BGO), is offering
to sell to interested persons, copies of its Regimental funeral
urns. Each funeral urn has been specifically created from used
brass 105 mm gun salute “casings”, purchased by the BGO from
government surplus.
Musée de la Puissance de feu des artilleurs
de Bytown
“Urnes funéraires”
Le musée de la puissance de feu des Artilleurs de Bytown (par
l'intermédiaire de l'organisme de bienfaisance Régimentaire,
l'Ordre des Artilleurs de Bytown, OAB) offre de vendre aux
personnes intéressées des copies de ses urnes funéraires
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régimentaires. Chaque urne funéraire a été spécialement créée
à partir des douilles d’obus en laiton de 105 mm utilisées lors de
saluts des canons et achetées par l’OAB au GS Surplus du
gouvernement.
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Lt (Ret'd) Terry Pich is presented with his RCAA
Life Membership Certificate by LCol David
Meehan during the commemoration of the Battle
of St Julien in St Catharines, Ontario on 21 April
2018.
Le Lieutenant-colonel David Meehan remet le Lt
(à la retraite) Terry Pich avec son certificat
d'adhésion à vie à l'AARC lors de la
commémoration de la bataille de Saint-Julien, à
St Catharines (Ontario), le 21 avril 2018.
The Home Station Regimental Senate. The newly established Home Station Regiment Senate exists to
advance the welfare of members who are currently in service at the Home Station Regiment, as well as
retired and former serving members of the Home Station Regiment.
Senate membership is open to:
a. Past Commanding Officers (serving and retired), Seconds in Command (2ICs) (serving and retired)
and Regimental Sergeants Major (RSMs) (serving and retired) of 1 RCHA and 3 RCHA;
b. Past Home Station Commanders (serving and retired) and Base Sergeants-Major (serving and
retired);
c. Past Battery Commanders (serving and retired), Battery Sergeants-Major (serving and retired) of 1
RCHA and 3 RCHA;
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d. Past Detachment Commanders (serving and retired), Detachment Sergeants-Major (serving and
retired) of 3rd Canadian Division Training Centre – Detachment Shilo;
e. Past Regimental Majors RCA (serving and retired) and Regimental Headquarters Sergeants-Major
RCA (serving and retired);
If you'd like to get involved, please contact the President, Col (Ret'd) Peter Williams, at
cdnig19@hotmail.com Our next meeting will be in June 2018.
Our Constitution
Minutes of the 18 Jan
2018 Meeting
2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery Association (2 RCHA Association)
Ladies and Gentlemen
I am pleased to announce that the 2 RCHA Association is now up and running. The 2 RCHA Association is an
organization formed to foster esprit-de-corps and camaraderie between retired and serving members of the
Regiment. It is open to all members regardless of rank or trade, who have served, or who are currently
serving as a member of 2 RCHA. The association has no membership fees.
Its core functions are:
- Assist the Regiment with Non-Publicly Funded activities and projects,
- Serve as a source of information for retired members on Regimental activities to which retired members are
invited to, or are encouraged to participate in, and
- Organize Association activities in order to invigorate the retired Regimental Community
provide a forum for the discussion of common issues and a peer to peer support network
Mission
Our mission is to support and serve the serving and retired members of the Second Regiment Royal
Canadian Horse Artillery and their families.
By registering as a member of the 2 RCHA Association you will receive e-mails and updates on both
Regimental and Association activities that you may want to participate in. These may include social activities,
memorial services and events, and military activities. All which will allow you to connect with fellow active and
retired Gunners.
To register visit us at: https://www.2rcha.ca/association.html
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Artillery Belt Buckle - $40!
Individually crafted by Bill
Dickson, retired Airborne Gunner.
Please direct your inquiries to Bill
at abn339@shaw.ca
Boucle de ceinture d'artillerie -
40 $!
Conçue individuellement par Bill
Dickson, artilleur de l'air retraité.
Veuillez adresser vos demandes à Bill à
abn339@shaw.ca
Vancouver Artillery Association and Royal United Services Institute Vancouver Members News
Read the 1 May 18 Read the 8 May 18
Newsletter Newsletter
Read the 15 May 18 Read the 22 May 18 Read the 29 May 18
Newsletter Newsletter Newsletter
The Royal Artillery Association
Newsletter Feb 2018
Read Here
UPCOMING EVENTS
ÉVÈNEMENTS À VENIR
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June 3rd: When you walk in the Canadian Walk
For Veterans you lend your voice to a collective
declaration by Canadians across this country who
pay tribute to the men and women who have served
in Canada’s military and sacrificed to provide us all
with a safe and secure homeland. We are all
pioneers on this inaugural Canadian Walk For
Veterans and we unite to create a legacy of justice,
fairness, and equity for Canada’s military veterans
for generations to come.
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Professional Development Briefs During the Monthly Ottawa Gunners Lunches at the Army Officer's
Mess, Ottawa.
These lunches are held on the third Friday of every month, in the OP. The short 10 minute briefs will be given
from 1215-1230. The current schedule is:
- 15 June – Special Operations Forces.
For further information contact LCol Dave Brassard at: david.brassard@forces.gc.ca
RCA Reunion/Airborne Gunner Meet and
Greet, Shilo, MB, 28 June - 1 July 2018.
Read More
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Fortissimo Fortissimo
Fortissimo is a military and musical spectacular Fortissimo est une représentation militaire et
created for the lawns of Parliament Hill featuring musicale impressionnante qui a lieu sur la pelouse
massed military bands, pipes and drums, guest de la Colline parlementaire. Il met en vedette des
performers and the soldiers of the Ceremonial musiques militaires, des corps de cornemuses et
Guard. It is a showcase event in the Nation's Capital tambours, des artistes invités et des soldats de la
that has drawn thousands of spectators since it Garde de cérémonie. La représentation ayant lieu à
began in 1997. 30th Field will fire the guns as the Ottawa, attire des milliers de spectateurs depuis ses
band plays the 1812 Overture! débuts en 1997. Écoutez les canons de 30th Field
durant la présentation de l'Ouverture de 1812! À
July 19 to 21, 2018 ne pas manquer!
7 p.m. on Parliament Hill.
Du 19 au 21 juillet 2018.
19h00, sur la Colline du Parlement.
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Upcoming Event: Eastern Ontario
Gunners Association/Young Guns
Reunion
August 3-5, 2018
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Save the date - RCAA AGM and RCA Board
RCAA AGM and RCA Board is scheduled for 17-19 Oct. 18 at the Morrison Artillery Park, Ottawa. The Meet
and Greet will be on the evening of Wednesday 17 Oct., the RCA Board on Thursday 18 Oct.
with the dinner that evening and the RCAA AGM will be on Friday 19 Oct.
Réservez cette date - L'AGA de l'AARC et du conseil de l'ARC
L'AGA de l'AARC et le conseil de l'ARC se tiendront du 17 au 19 octobre 2018 au Parc de l'Artillerie Morrison
à Ottawa. La soirée de rencontre et de bienvenue sera le soir du mercredi 17 octobre, le conseil de
l'ARC le jeudi 18 octobre suivi d'un dîner en soirée. L'AGA de l'AARC sera le vendredi 19 octobre.
Op HUSKY 2018, Fields of Fire Tours and Merit Travel Canada Presents
Return to Sicily & Italy 2-12 November 2018, 75th Anniversary of the Italian Campaign.
2018 is the 75th Anniversary of Op HUSKY, the Allied invasion of Sicily, which took place on 10 Jul
1943.
The Canadian Army contribution to Op HUSKY was the 1st Cdn Infantry Division (augmented
by the 1st Canadian Tank Brigade), and was commanded by the then Maj-Gen G.G. Simonds, a
Gunner.
The RCA units which participated in Op HUSKY were:
· 1st Fd Regt RCHA;
· 2nd Fd Regt RCA;
· 3rd Fd Regt RCA;
· 1st Anti-Tank Regt RCA; and
· 2nd Light Anti-Aircraft Regt RCA.
Contact Brian Cruickshank of Merit Travel at: 1-866-341-1777, ext 3375.
Update and Incentive Program
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DEFENSE AND SECURITY NEWS
NOUVELLES DE LA DÉFENSE ET DE LA SÉCURITÉ
The CDA Institute is pleased to bring you our weekly update of security & defence items.
L'Institut de la CAD est heureux de vous apporter notre mise à jour hebdomadaire des
articles de sécurité et de défense.
27 Apr 2018 Newsletter / Bulletin du 27 avril 2018
4 May 2018 Newsletter / Bulletin du 4 mai 2018
11 May 2018 Newsletter / Bulletin du 11 mai 2018
18 May 2018 Newsletter / Bulletin du 18 mai 2018
25 May 2018 Newsletter / Bulletin du 25 mai 2018
CDA Outreach Newsletter May 2018 - See Calendar of
Events
Captain Nicola Goddard Award - Prix Capitaine Nicola
Goddard Call for Nominations / Appel de mises en
candidature
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Operation NORMANDY GUNNER 2019
(25 Pounder Monument on Point 67)
Program to Site a QF 25 Pounder at Point 67, South of Caen, France
Gunners and Friends of Gunners – Thanks for your ENTHUSIASTIC support!
Support for this project and our Heritage Fund has been extremely heartening. We have covered what was
budgeted to cover expenses to purchase, ship, refurbish, mount, display, dedicate and maintain the Canadian
1942 QF 25 Pounder at the Point 67 Monument, just south of Caen in Normandy. And, we have covered
much more! Thanks much. ( read the full letter from BGen (ret'd) E. B. Beno)
Letter from BGen (ret'd) Ernest B. Beno
Read about Operation Normandy Gunner 2019
From The Maple Leaf:
Université Laval to offer Military Leadership Certificates
On April 6, Université Laval and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) partnered to create a certificate for
military leadership and management skills. This customizable certificate program will be available to Regular
and Reserve Force members beginning in the fall 2018 session.
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De La Feuille d'érable:
L’Université Laval offrira des certificats en leadership pour militaires
Le 6 avril dernier, l’Université Laval et les Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) ont conclu un partenariat pour
la création d’un certificat en leadership et habiletés de gestion pour militaires. Ce programme de certificat sur
mesure sera offert aux membres de la Force régulière et de la Réserve, dès la session d’automne 2018.
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From Canadian Military Family Magazine:
Three units find a home with Canadian Combat Support Brigade
CCSB welcomed 4th Artillery Regiment, 4th Engineer Support Regiment and 21 Electronic Warfare Regiment
on April 5, 2018.
Written by Miranda Brumwell
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From Strategy Page:
Artillery: Thunder In The East
South Korea continues to obtain export sales for its K9 “Thunder” 155mm self-propelled howitzers. At the end
of 2017 Norway ordered 24 K9s. The $215 million order includes six K10 armored resupply vehicles, tech
support, some spares and an option to buy 24 more K9s on the same terms. The first K9s will arrive in 2019
and will replace Cold War era U.S. M109A3 vehicles.
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DSA 2018: China’s ALIT reveals upgraded WS-32 MRS
Gabriel Dominguez, Kuala Lumpur
IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
16 April 2018
Chinese company Aerospace Long-March International Trade Co Ltd (ALIT) has revealed that it has
developed an upgraded variant of its WS-32 multiple rocket system (MRS).
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From CBC:
Gagetown businesses set up 'mini farmer's
market,' raising spirits amid the flood
'Last weekend was incredibly therapeutic for everyone'
Story: Cody McKay Photo: Catherine Harrop
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A PAGE FROM OUR HISTORY
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UNE PAGE DE NOTRE HISTOIRE
New Stop of Interest sign unveiled today,
providing history on Yorke Island
SAYWARD – A new Stop of Interest sign has been
unveiled at the Wharf at Kelsey Bay in Sayward, to
provide travellers with information about the history of
Yorke Island and its significance as a coastal defence
site during World War II.
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Recognizing a “Gunner Great” with the
Hawkeye Trophy
By Captain Nicholas Kaempffer, CD
After three years as the Honorary Colonel of 7th
Toronto Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA),
Brigadier-General (retired) Ernest Beno, OMM, CD is
proud to bestow the Hawkeye Trophy to this fine
Unit. Inspired by a phenomenal “Gunner Great,”
Brigadier-General H.E. (Ted) Brown, OBE OStJ, ED,
CD, BA (who was a former Honorary Lieutenant-
Colonel and Honorary Colonel of 7th Toronto
Regiment), this handsome trophy consists of a .577”
Snider Mark III Short Rifle, manufactured in England
by the Birmingham Small Arms Company.
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LCol Charles Robert Crowe inducted into the
Guelph Sports Hall of Fame
In Guelph, Ontario, home of the 11th Field Artillery
Regiment RCA, on Wednesday, 16 May 2018 we were
once again, reminded of the proud military heritage of
the Royal City. On that evening at the Annual Sports
Celebrity Dinner, Lt. Col. Charles R. Crowe a former
Commanding Officer of the Wellington Rifles was
inducted into the Guelph Sports Hall of Fame in the
category of Veteran Athlete. Charles Crowe a Canadian
Olympian was an excellent shot with the rifle, becoming
one of the most decorated marksman in Canadian
history. In 1896 he helped the Canadian Team win the
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premier shooting trophy in the entire British Empire, the
Rajah of Kolapore’s Challenge Cup in Bisley, England.
Photo: Geoffrey Crowe accepting the honour on behalf
of his Great-Great Grandfather
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9 Pounder of 6 cwt Mark II returns to 15th
Field Artillery Museum
In 2017, the 15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum &
Archives came across two interesting letters in some
unaccessioned material. The letters dealt with a pair
of 13 pounders previously owned by the Regiment,
one of which was given to the Queen's Own Rifles
Museum in Calgary, AB and the other to the RCA
Museum in Shilo, MB in 1963. A subsequent letter
from the RCA Museum corrected the description of
the gun that they had received to that of a "9
Pounder of 6 cwt Mark II for Land Service".
Photo: David Morier
L-R: Gnr Zeshan Syed, Gnr Mark Magtibay and LCol (Ret'd)
Leon Jensen
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SPECIAL EDITION - Spring 2018
This edition of the magazine SALUTE put out by VAC will be of particular interest to
anyone who has received a disability cash award from VAC. Read with interest the article
titled Pension for Life page 14/15 in particular MYTH vs FACT.
ÉDITION SPÉCIALE - Printemps 2018
Voir l'article sur les Prestations à vie! (p. 14 et 15)
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From CBC News:
One-stop clinic for veterans coming to Ottawa
DVA Clinics aims to help recently-retired soldiers navigate complex health-care system
by Trevor Pritchard
Welcome to Dignified Veteran Assistance Clinic — or DVA Clinics as it's called on the advertising materials.
It's Nolan's attempt to provide a "one-stop" service in Ottawa for military members who've left the Armed
Forces and suddenly find themselves navigating a health-care system that can feel like something out of a
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foreign country.
"When you leave the forces, it's a little bit like being pushed off a cliff," Nolan said. "One day everything is
totally done [for you], and the next day, you're sort of on your own."
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From Saultonline.com:
Veterans Affairs Canada Implements New and Enhanced Programs
During military service, Canadian Armed Forces members develop incredible skills and assets from their
military training and experience. Following service, transitioning to a post-service life provides opportunities
and a new mission for Veterans and their families.
That is why the Government of Canada offers a wide range of programs and services that support this
transition and target all aspects of a Veteran’s well-being.
Six new and two enhanced programs and services announced in Budget 2017 are now available to support
Veteran and family well-being.
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New! Canadian Military & Veteran Discount
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Guide: The Ultimate List
MARCH 26, 2018
From Canadian Military Family Magazine:
Community thanks Veterans with locally Read More
grown produce
See the Facebook page for more details on this
program - Produce for Veterans
RETIREMENTS
RETRAITES
Jenkins, Robert (Diver Bob) PO1, from HMCS Carleton. His DWD was held on Sat, 5 May,
2018.
On 28 Feb 2018, PO1 Jenkins became the longest serving port inspection diver. He retired after 42 plus
years of service.
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AVIS DE DÉCÈS
BALL, William Arthur 1941-2018.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Campbell House
Hospice, Collingwood, ON, on Tuesday, May 15th, 2018, at the age of
77.
Bill was proud to serve with the Canadian Armed Forces for 17 years
followed by a successful career in sales and property management.
First published on 31 May 2018.
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BEST, Donald James 1931-2018. Veteran of Korean War.
Passed peacefully away at The Caribou Veterans Pavilion, Saturday,
April 28th, 2018, Donald James Best, Aged 87 years. A veteran of the
Korean War with the 1st Army Field Regiment, RCHA. Predeceased
by his loving wife Daphney Alfreda (nee Wills). First published on 31
May 2018.
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CLAUSON, George MWO(Ret'd).
P assed away on April 30, 2018 in Ottawa, ON. George was with the
30th Fd Regt’l Band and remained a constant with the Regiment over
the years, as cook for the Stand Down BBQ and the Oktoberfest BBQ.
He had planned on attending the Stand Down BBQ this year to see old
friends. First published on 31 May 2018.
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JOHNSON, Hubert Reginald. 1931-2018.
Born in Jordantown, Digby Co., he passed away April 21, 2018 in the
Digby General Hospital.
Hubert join the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve in 1949 before
enrolling in the Canadian Armed Forces in February 1951. While in the
reserves, his trade was a cook and when he joined the Regular Forces,
he applied for engineer but it was unavailable, so he continued the cook
trade. Hubert served in many places during his career including, 3
RCHA Gagetown, Hamer and Werl, West Germany, CFB Borden, Ont.
and CFB Cornwallis, NS before retiring December 1977 at CFB
Edmonton, AB. He completed tours in Korea, two tours with the United
Nation in 1965 Gaza Strip, 1973 Egypt, and CFS Alert 1970. .
First published on 31 May 2018.
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MASKOVICH, Jean Annette. July 24, 1921 – April 19, 2018.
Jean Annette Maskovich predeceased by first husband Harry Colton
and second husband Don Maskovich. Jean will be missed by sons
Harry and Robert, daughters Colleen and Hazel, stepdaughter Helen,
all their families and all her loving friends and their families. Jean and
Don Maskovich ran the bar and kitchen of the 15th Field Officers Mess
from the early 60s to the mid 80s and catered most of the events that
took place in the Armoury during that period.
First published on 31 May 2018.
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McGILLICUDDY, Walter 1928-2018.
He passed away in Oromocto NB on April 25, 2018. Walter was born in
McAdam NB and was the son of the late John and Helena (Donahue).
Walter McGillicuddy served with 1RCHA in Gagetown.
First published on 31 May 2018.
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ODERKIRK, Chester Glenford "Glen" 1935-2018.
On Saturday, May 5, 2018, Chester Glenford “Glen” Oderkirk passed
away as the result of a traffic accident in Cranbrook, BC with his wife by
his side. Glen was born on September 12, 1935 in Parrsboro, Nova
Scotia.
Glen was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces – Artillery (1RCHA)
and served our country for 37 years. Glen joined the Armed Forces in
Halifax, Nova Scotia on February 1, 1954 and retired on September 12,
1990 in Trenton, Ontario. At his retirement he held the rank of Captain.
First published on 31 May 2018.
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RICE, Sylvia Frances (nee Jones). 3 July 1932 - 13 April 2018.
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Peacefully passed away in the presence of family on 13 April, 2018.
Sylvia was born in Montreal, Quebec and is survived by her beloved
husband of 65 years, Harry; children Barry (Caroline), Keri (Bill), Tim
(Marcia), Craig (Rebecca), Paddi (Tiffany) and grandchildren
Alexandrea, Michael, Alysse, Brandt and Aveanna. The highlight of
Sylvia's life was always suitcases packed and children properly
dressed, following Harry to many postings in Canada and beyond as he
served the guns of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery for 39
years. First published on 31 May 2018.
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WHITTON, Donald, Richard. 1923-2018. Veteran of World War II.
Born August 2, 1923 in London, Ontario, Donald Richard Whitton
passed on suddenly at his home in Ottawa on April 26, 2018.
In World War II, Don served with the Second Canadian Division, 4th
Field Artillery Regiment as a signaler. After establishing a career in
Toronto as a fine musician, Donald was appointed Principal Cellist of
the National Arts Centre Orchestra by Mario Bernardi on its formation in
Ottawa in 1969, where he remained until his retirement in 1993.
First published on 31 May 2018.
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WILLIS, Jeffrey Clyde. Captain Ret’d RCHA. 1963-2018.
After a lengthy illness on Tuesday May 1, 2018 at age 55. Loving
husband of Victoria. Loving father to Paula and Sabrina. Cherished
brother to Kim (Dave Black), Kyle and the late Scott. Predeceased by
his parents William and Shirley Willis. Jeffrey will be greatly missed by
his many nieces, nephews and extended family members.
First published on 31 May 2018.
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YARCHUK, Matthew Yarchuk 1933-2018
P assed away suddenly at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the age of 85 years. Anyone who passed
through CFB Shilo will remember Matt, sitting in the second chair
waiting to cut hair and add your name to his book if you were short or
had no money to pay.
First published on 31 May 2018.
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