rs

Easy Personalized Solutions

251 RCAF Road, Trenton 613-394-3361
293 Sidney St., Belleville 613-966-4111
INVEST. BORROW. BANK. www.qcu.ca
Ascension A CC-177 graces the skies over the Quinte Region
and lifts 8 Wing to new heights.
P
h
o
t
o

c
r
e
d
i
t
:

D
a
v
i
d

L
a
w
l
e
r
Premiere Edition
October 2008
8 Wing Matters
Gathering the herd Bison Squadron reactivated for CC-177 Globemaster III Page 4
National Air Force Museum of Canada Preserving Air Force history Page 16
Defence Construction Canada Covering the bases since 1951 Page 12
Wing Commander
Col. Mike Hood
discusses mutually
beneficial relationship
between 8 Wing and
the community
Page 3
Teaching
Military Children
Adjusting to a new
school can be
challenging but
military kids add
character to classrooms
Page 8
Mountain View
A vital training asset
in CFB Trentons
backyard.
Page 20
Wing Construction
& Engineering
Managing a $500
million chess game
while maintaining
global operations.
Page 10
8 Wing Cadets
Hundreds of teenagers
learn valuable skills
at 8 Wings summer
cadet programs.
Page 27
Airlift capability program.
Remember those three
words, because the ACP is
the very foundation on
which the Department of
National Defence is making
one of the largest capital
investments in the history
of Canadian Forces Base
Trenton.
When the federal gov-
ernment announced in 2006
the imminent acquisition of
four CC-177 Globemaster III
cargo aircraft for $3.4
billion, it was not immediately
understood that a significant
portion would be directed
toward upgrading the infra-
structure necessary to address
Airlift Capability Program launches
$500 to $700 million in construction
at CFB Trenton
operations and maintenance
requirements.
Even less known was the
impact, or domino effect
each stage would have on
the entire CFB Trenton
community.
Even the deepest insiders
acknowledge the scope of
the $500 million ACP is
unprecedented. Three years
ago, I would have laughed
at the suggestion of this
scale, said Captain Bernie
Castonguay of the ACP
Strategic Project Manage-
ment office. He represents
the airport manager at con-
struction meetings, giving
voice to operational require-
ments and concerns with the
valuable additional per-
spective of a pilot. The view
from the cockpit is entirely
different, he smiled.
We need to continue to
operate as an airport with
all of this construction
underway. We have to allow
construction to continue on
its schedule without impact-
ing operations. Were enter-
ing into a construction
period the likes of which
Trenton has never seen. This
is the tip of the iceberg; this
is an embryonic view of
whats going to happen.
Continued on page 6
8 Wing Matters
October 2008 Page 2
Published by:
CONOLLY PUBLISHING LTD.
1 Young St., PO Box 1030, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0
a subsidiary of Metroland Media Group Ltd.
Phone (613) 475-0255 or 1-800-267-8012
Fax (613) 475-4546 or 1-866-601-8880
www.indynews.ca
All original material produced by employees of
Connolly Publishing Ltd., including layouts and art, is
copyright 2008, Conolly Publishing Ltd. Registered with
Canada Post Corporation as Publications Mail Registration
No. 07536, Agreement #40039596
PUBLISHER Ron Prins
OFFICE Donna Farrow
DISTRIBUTION Mandy Scarr
ADVERTISING Rick Fraser
EDITOR Catherine Stutt
PRODUCTION Benita Stansel, Manager
Lindsey White
ART DIRECTOR Schell Holmes
CONTRIBUTORS: Jed Devenish, Ray Yurkowski,
David Lawler, Steve Cooper
E-MAIL: Send article ideas to editor@xplornet.ca
Ad queries/materials to rfraser@indynews.ca
Special thanks to all contributors and columnists for
their time and talents.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Letters must be
signed and the name of the author will be published.
Include a phone number for verification. Connolly
Publishing Ltd. reserves the right to edit letters,
while preserving the core of the writers argument.
Brief letters of 300 words or less are more likely to
be publ i shed, but due t o t he vol ume of l et t er s -
r ecei ved, we cannot guarantee that any particular
letter will be printed.
Ontario Press Council Member Since 1982. Connolly
Publishing Ltd. is a member of the Ontario Press
Counci l , whi ch deal s wi th speci fi c, unsati sfi ed
complaints from the public about the conduct of the
press in gathering and publishing news, opinion and
advertising.
The Council can be reached at:
Ontario Press Council
2 Carlton Street, Suite 1706, Toronto ON M5B 1J3
Telephone: 416-340-1981 Fax: 416-340-8724
E-mail: ontpress@interlog.com
Website: www.ontpress.com
8 Wing
Mission
Statement
To provide responsive and flexible
air mobility, search and rescue and
globally deployable combat capable
expeditionary forces serving Canadas
interests.
Become a member!
If you are a Canadian citizen, a Commonwealth subject, or a
non-Canadian from an Allied nation, you can join a branch of the Royal
Canadian Legion with or without military service.
Help us keep the Legion strong and maintain its proud
traditions. Together we can make a difference in our communities, our
Canada and our world.
Become one of the over 400,000 members by joining now! For
additional details, visit www.legion.ca or ask at your local branch.
Wing Commander Colonel
Mike Hood smiled when relat-
ing one of the most frequent
requests he receives from the
civilian community sur-
rounding CFB Trenton. They
want more fly-overs.
That made the cover photo
decision easy. David Lawler,
a talented photographer from
Brighton was shopping at the
Independent in Trenton.
While in the parking lot, he
heard the plane approach,
whipped out his point-and-
shoot Fuji camera, and
snapped the shot.
It captured not only the
CC-177 taking off, but also
the communitys enthusiasm
for our military neighbours.
At the time, David didnt
know about this publication.
David couldnt have foreseen
how this photo epitomizes the
military presence in the
Quinte area, nor could he
predict the photo would
symbolize how the CC-177
Globemaster III is the impe-
tus for a huge recapitaliza-
tion of CFB Trenton, taking
8 Wing to new heights of
military capability.
CFB Trenton is the heart
of the Quinte area. It is the
regions largest employer a
recession-proof one at that.
The infrastructure com-
mitment, estimated at $500
to $700 million over the next
five years, not including a
$240 million estimate for the
newly announced JTF2 facil-
ity, is unprecedented in the
Canadian military, and in
eastern Ontario construction cir-
cles. The impact on the
regions economy is immeas-
urable.
We created 8 Wing
Matters because absent the
base, the area would lose a
vital element of its char-
acter. We wanted to pull
together the complete story
on transformations at 8 Wing
and the people behind those
decisions.
What we learned in addi-
tion to our original mission
is equally significant. The
men and women of CFB
Trenton - military and civil-
ian - are exceedingly pro-
fessional and responding to
unparalleled demands in
extraordinary times.
From our first contact with
8 Wing Public Affairs Officer
Lt. Annie Morin to the final
photo shoot with DCC con-
tract co-ordinator Chris
Guernsey, the courtesy
extended was nothing short
of phenomenal.
Im certain the advertisers
and contributors at 8 Wing
Matters will join me in not
only supporting our troops,
but saluting them.
Next time youre in the
area, perhaps you wont have
a camera handy, but you
always have a smile and a
handshake. Share it with
thanks to our troops.
CATHERINE STUTT, EDITOR
8 Wing Matters
Canadian Forces Base Trenton -
The character of our community
The relationship between
CFB Trenton and the sur-
rounding community should
serve as a model for anyone
looking for this level of suc-
cess, stated 8 Wing Com-
mander Col. Mike Hood.
The $700 million being
invested into CFB Trenton
by the government and its
economic spin-offs for the
local area are examples of
the mutual benefits of this
successful relationship.
Col. Hood is the com-
manding officer of more
than 3, 000 uniformed
personnel and an addi-
tional 600 civilians
working at CFB Trenton.
He oversees Canadas
busiest air force base and
maintains a healthy per-
spective on its place in the
community. A large air
mobility base exists here,
and it is a huge economic
engine for the area. Our
presence is very obvious
because were also your
neighbours, friends, your
kids hockey coaches, and
scout leaders. Youre also
our kids hockey coaches
and scout leaders. Were part
of the community.
We enjoy a great rela-
tionship with Mayor Williams
and couldnt hope for a better
friend in that respect. He is
very supportive.
John Williams, mayor of
Quinte West con-
curs. The presence
of CFB Trenton is
very beneficial to
the city and the
entire area. Were
very fortunate to be in a
position where we have such
a rapidly growing base in
our area. Weve always
enjoyed a good relationship
and Id like to think that is a
catalyst for the continuing
investment by the Depart-
ment of National Defence.
Unbelievable opportu-
nities are ahead and the spin
off to local businesses and
the municipality is excep-
tional. We receive in excess
of $4 million annually from
the base in lieu of taxes, and
were going to see more
integration as we attract
more private contractors in
the aerospace industries.
This is a tough economy
and its impressive to have
a local industry making that
kind of investment. CFB
Trenton is virtually reces-
sion-proof and it has a huge
economic and social impact
on the greater Quinte com-
munity. We
are very
happy and
proud to be
the host
city for 8
Wing and extend a warm
welcome to its personnel.
While the Canadian Forces
is vastly dissimilar from a tra-
ditional employer, everyone
agrees as an industry it is a
driving force in the region.
Col. Hood recognizes despite
the differences, the military
faces similar challenges to
the civilian world.
We have young people
coming in and we are com-
peting with every other
employer for talent. We need
to offer careers with mod-
ern technology and infra-
structure. We have the
perfect storm here at CFB
Trenton. We have two major
projects (the CC-177s and
the CC-130Js) and a massive
unprecedented recapitaliza-
tion and were proud to be
part of this reinvestment.
CFB Trenton opened in
1931 and most of the
hangars reflect that era. The
largest hangar is the newest,
built in 1960. This is a
lovely base with lots of his-
tory, stated Col. Hood. It
doesnt come close to meet-
ing our present needs,
though and the renewal is
most welcome.
Part of the recapitalization
is Mountain View, and auxil-
iary air field. Were investing
heavily in Mountain
View because it is our
primary training area to
prepare personnel to
deploy to Afghanistan
effectively and safely.
CFB Trentons role has
always been to sup-
port Canadian Forces
missions whenever
and wherever, and if
it isnt Afghanistan in
the future, there will
still be a need. These
are the same missions
as 20 years ago,
just a different
part of the
world.
Col. Hood, a CC-130
Hercules navigator spent
most of his career flying
outside of Canada, making
tactical air drops to foreign
deployed troops or landing on
dirt airstrips. Its a differ-
ent ground threat but its the
same job, he simplified.
We use quick trigger teams
to get supplies to forward
operating bases on very
short notice. We can get
10,000 kg of equipment,
food, and water to troops
We have the
best trained
people in the
world.
8 Wing Matters
WING COMMANDER
Page 3 October 2008
On Guard for Thee
Bell Helicopter is proud to support
8 Wings rescue mission.
As an industry-leading producer of
helicopters, we have been supplying
the Canadian Forces with the most
proven, most reliable and best per-
forming aircraft for many years.
Positive relationships bring
prosperity to Quinte West
Colonel Mike Hood
low on supplies in very
austere locations.
Since 2001, the men and
women of 8 Wing have com-
pletely focused on supporting
Task Force Afghanistan, while
maintaining the flexibility to
assist with humanitarian
missions around the globe. To
Col. Hood, thats the purpose
of CFB Trenton.
We have the best trained
people in the world.
BY CATHERINE STUTT
Photo credit: Steve Cooper
8 Wing Matters
October 2008 Page 4
Bison Squadron reactivated for Canadas
newest aircraft the CC-177 Globemaster III
To say the commander of
the recently reactivated 429
(Transport) Squadron at
Canadian Forces Base Tren-
ton is impressed with his
CC-177 Globemaster IIIs is a
bit of an understate-
ment.
Its like Boeing
locked a bunch of
pilots in a room and
told them to stay
there until they
designed their dream
airplane, said Lieu-
tenant Colonel Dave
Lowthian. Its fan-
tastic to fly that plane. It
handles beautifully, its
responsive, powerful, and
boasts advanced technologies
that deliver real time infor-
mation. Theres no guess-
ing; the data is just there
when you need it.
Acquisition of the CC-177
is the impetus for the massive
recapitalization of CFB
Trenton estimated at $500
to $700 million just for the
Airlift Capability Program
which will renew infra-
structure to accommodate
the four CC-177s already in
inventory and 17 new CC-
130 J-series Hercules antic-
ipated to start arriving in
2010.
Pilots and maintainers
had similar notification as
the rest of the country
regarding the purchase of
the aircraft, which is to say
none, but the response was
typical of their training
fast and accurate.
The first step was to
reactivate the historic 429
(Transport) Squadron. We
had the parade, stood up the
squadron, and had no
airplane yet, reported Lt.-
Col. Lowthian.
Undeterred at the July
18, 2008 reactivation cere-
mony, Lt.-Col. Lowthian
commented on the Bisons,
429 Squadron has long been
recognized as a versatile unit
that has proven itself in
numerous roles: bombing
missions in World War II,
repatriation of prisoners
after the war, training mission
for several trades, and most
recently, before being stood
down in 2005, as one of our
busier and more reliable air-
lift squadrons.
As soon as 1 Canadian
Air Division (1CAD) said we
were going, we decided to
train our crews and main-
tainers concurrently so we
were ready to fly a mission
when the aircraft arrived.
Two cadres were iden-
tified, including six pilots
and six loadmasters. An
efficient platform, a typical
crew for the CC-177 consists
of a pilot, co-pilot,
and loadmaster.
The Globemaster
III has state-of-the-art
loading, all comput-
erized, explained Lt.-
Col. Lowthian. Its
very user friendly.
The first cadre
began training in the
fall of 2006, graduat-
ing from the three and a half
month course around Christ-
mas. While loadmasters
trained in Oklahoma, pilots
spent time there when they
werent working the simula-
tors in Jackson, Mississippi.
Simulators were vital to our
training, noted Lt.-Col.
Lowthian. There are things
you cant learn with an air-
plane on the ramp.
Pilot candidates were
selected mostly from the air
mobility command, with
experience on the CC-150
Polaris, CC-130 Hercules,
and from fighter squadrons,
which gave them a head
start on the heads up
display technology.
While pilots and loadmas-
ters learned the intricacies of
the Globemaster IIIs, main-
tainers were training in
Charleston, South Carolina.
By early 2007, the first
cadre was attached to United
States Air Force units, a
process called seasoning.
Pilots and loadmasters went
to McChord Air Force Base
(AFB) south of Seattle,
Washington and flew with
the USAF on operational
NEW AIRCRAFT INCREASE GLOBAL CAPABILITY
and training missions for four
to six months. Maintainers
went to Travis AFB east of San
Francisco. A Canadian Forces
detachment commander over-
saw the personnel and liaised
with the USAF.
Seasoning was vital to
our ability to have mission-
ready crews by the time the
first CC-117 arrived, said
Lt.-Col. Lowthian.
Originally the plan was
to have a few months of
additional training after the
first Globemaster III arrived
August 12, 2007, but that
Protecting Canadian
interests. Projecting
Canadian air power.
Wherever Canada
needs to be.
Whenever we
need to be there.
Continued on page 14
AT A GLANCE
Manufacturer: Boeing
Birthplace: Long Beach, California
Crew: Pilot, Co-pilot, Loadmaster
Wing area: 353 m
3
Cruise speed: Mach 0.74 0.77 (900 940 kph)
Width: 51.77 m wingtip to wingtip
Height: 16.79 m
Cargo bay: 26 m long, 5.5 m wide, 4.5 m high
Range: 10,000 km
Engines: 4 Pratt & Whitney 2040 series with 40,440
pounds of thrust each
Minimum runway: 1,050 m long by 30 m wide
CC-177 Globemaster III
8 Wing Matters
Page 5 October 2008
Committed to providing
all of your insurance needs.
20 Dundas Street West, Trenton 613.394.6634
32 Main Street, Brighton 613.475.1430
www.mcdougallinsurance.com
Home * Aulo * Lile * Form * Morine
Finonciol 5ervices * Commerciol lnsuronce
Screened Topsoil Dumptruck Rental Crushed Gravel
Sand Stone Fill Bulldozing Excavating Ponds
Demolition Tile Beds Shoreline Restoration
613-392-3917 17 Lester Rd.,
Trenton, Ontario
www.scottshaulage.ca
Defence Construction Canada
Its difficult to image how a
guy in charge of $500 million
in construction was on a work
share program just over three
years ago; hoping enough
projects came to fruition to
maintain a few jobs. Now,
thanks to an injection of
funding to recapitalize
and expand Canada s
busiest military base, CFB
Trenton is a hotbed of
construction activity,
managed for the Depart-
ment of National Defence
(DND) by Defence Con-
struction Canada (DCC), a
Crown corporation. DCC is
accountable to the federal
government through the
Minister of Public Works and
Government Services and has
only one client DND. DCC
has sites at virtually every
Canadian Forces base, in-
cluding Kandahar, Afghanistan.
If there is Canadian military
infrastructure, chances are
there s a DCC office nearby.
When the client needs a job
done, our service structure
allows us to put the right
people in the right job at the
right time, explained Vern
Haggerty, who up until a
few months ago was the site
manager for DCC in Trenton.
He is now in charge of the
Airlift Capability Program
(ACP) and National Defence
Headquarters (NDHQ) projects
at 8 Wing, estimated at $500
to $700 million over the
next five years. In fiscal year
2006 - 2007, DCC managed
contract expenditures of
$468.7 million, dealt with
1,212 different firms, and
enjoyed an enviable 98 per
cent client satisfaction rating.
By the end of 2008, DCC
anticipates increasing its
staffing complement to
700.Its employees describe
DCC not as an employer but
as a culture. Dedicated to
their tasks, they are the com-
pany s greatest ambassadors
CFB Trenton is certainly
the epicentre of military
construction in Canada. In
addition to the $500 million
ACP and NDHQ, there is the
base program (scheduled
recapitalization and main-
tenance of existing infra-
structure) estimated at
approximately $160 million
over several years, and the
newly announced Joint
Task Force 2 transfer with
early estimates of con-
struction at $240 million.
The sheer volume of
work created significant
changes at DCC s office.
Mr. Haggerty was tasked
solely to the vast ACP and
NDHQ projects and Siva
Gnananayakan was brought
in as site manager. Ruth
Dicks, another DCC veteran, is
in charge of the base and
CFHA (Canadian Forces
Housing Agency) program,
but is scheduled for deploy-
ment to Kandahar. Three
years ago, three out of seven
people worked at DCC s
office on a part time basis.
This year, there are 37 con-
struction professionals in the
cramped office, with more
to come. They have 459
years cumulative experience
in the sector, and 129.5
years with DCC.Attracting
qualified construction pro-
fessionals is a challenge for
most companies, and DCC
faces similar challenges,
much to the surprise of one
of its veteran members.
Why would anyone want to
work anywhere else, asked
Coleen Purdey-Morrison,
who signed on with DCC in
1983. DCC is the best of
both worlds a combina-
tion of government and pri-
vate industry and its always
interesting work. There is no
typical day at DCC. We can
work in close to home or
take advantage of the oppor-
tunity to travel. People from
our office have served in
Jamaica, Afghanistan, and
across Canada. We travel to
view and inspect similar proj-
ects and yet we remain a tight
community with excellent
lines of communication and
work as a team to meet chal-
lenges found in few other
jobs. Why would an engi-
neering graduate apply any-
where else?
Considering the work
load ahead of DCC personnel,
why indeed? The DCC office
in Trenton consists of five
project managers, three
environmental engineers,
and 11 contract co-ordinators
for the ACP, plus additional
co-ordinators for the base
program. Project managers
are mainly professional
engineers, while others are
engineering technologist
and technicians, and proj-
ect management profes-
sionals.
Flexibility allows sen-
ior managers to identify
strengths and actively
recruit specialists when the
opportunity arises. We
assign the contract co-
ordinator jobs for the best
fit based on experience,
explained Mr. Haggerty.
Coleen has successfully
completed a lot of projects
involving complicated
paperwork and concrete
structures, and her comfort
with those tasks made her
perfect for the air traffic
control tower. The biggest
difference in DCC is our
approach to matrix man-
agement. Managing by serv-
ice lines leads to adaptation
in the company structure.
When work picked up in
2005, the office began to
grow, and hasnt stopped
since. Mr. Haggerty remem-
bers cutting an article out of
the Toronto Star announc-
ing money committed by the
Conservative government to
the military, averaging $25 to
$28 million per year. I
thought it was awesome, he
smiled. Now were antici-
pating $100 million per year
for the next five years.
Weve never seen a program
of this scope in one place in
the Canadian Forces. A $9
to $10 million annual base
program used to be our
bread and butter. Now we
have four apron projects
consuming $90 million of
concrete.
Its a far cry from part
time work in 2004 when
DCC Trenton completed $3.9
million of construction work
at the base. The next year
was marginally better, and
2006 showed more promise.
The graph goes vertical in
2007 with $45 million in
projects, and then jumps to an
anticipated $150 million in
2008 and $350 million in
2009.
After 30 years with DCC,
Mr. Haggerty remains enthu-
siastic about his work.
Its exciting to see how
DCC has built its expertise
over the years, and when I
retire, it will be at the high
point of my career.
BY CATHERINE STUTT
DCC is the
best of both
worlds a
combination
of government
and private
industry.
CFB TRENTON SITE OF UNPRECEDENTED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
Covering the bases since 1951
BRANCH
ELECTRIC
MOTOR SERVICE LTD
Electrical-Mechanical Power for:
Industry-Utility-Agriculture-Commercial
6 Franklin Crescent
Trenton, ON K8V 4L2
Tel: (613) 394-4851
Fax: (613) 394-6664
Congratulations to the men and women
of 8 Wing!
Defence Construction Canada veteran Vern Haggerty.
Rick Norlock MP
Northumberland - Quinte West
Thank you
8 Wing
for all that you do
in Canada & abroad.
Trenton Cobourg
103B Dundas St. W 277 Division St.
613-392-3382 Unit 2
905-372-8757
8 Wing Matters
CFB TRENTON SITE OF UNPRECEDENTED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
Airlift capability program
Three years ago, the $2
million parts warehouse
would have been a huge
project. Now were talking
about one hangar at $90
million.
Were moving into a
new century with our
infrastructure at such a
pace that its changing
our entire thought
process, revealed Capt.
Castonguay. Weve never
had projects on this scope.
In times of no money or no
growth we just plunked
down a building when we
needed it. Weve never had to
deal with this kind of space
management.
For years, CFB Trenton
had room to grow. Con-
ceived on the eve of the
Great Depression, the base
officially opened August
1931, boasting 968 acres of
farmland valued for its
proximity to the industrial
centres of Ottawa and
Toronto, its suitability for
establishing a traditional air-
field as well as a seaplane
base, and its population base
to supply necessary labour.
Its earliest infrastructure
consisted of a few buildings,
a grass runway, and two
WWII era flights the pre-
cursor to squadrons of
Armstrong Whitworth
Sisken fighters and DeHav-
illand Tiger Moths with
support of perhaps 100
personnel.
CFB Trenton today is
vastly different and changing
rapidly. Major Joe Fernandes,
of the Canadian Forces
Advanced Warfare Centre
(CFAWC) and a member of the
Trenval board of directors
provided figures clearly indi-
cating CFB Trenton is the
areas largest industry with an
undeniable positive impact on
the local economy.
The base boasts $4.3 billion
in land and infrastructure
assets, including almost 400
buildings (plus 642 housing
units) and covers 40,000
acres, including the auxil-
iary base at Mountain View,
and communications instal-
lations at Carrying Place and
Point Petrie. The base is
home to 22 CC-130 Hercules
aircraft, five CC-150 Airbuses,
four CH-146 helicopters, and
of course, the four new
CC-177 Globemasters. A
procurement agreement is
already in place with Lock-
heed to acquire 17 additional
CC-130J Hercules, beginning
in 2010. A new fixed wing
SAR platform is anticipated
in the next few years and
Continued from page 1
October 2008 Page 6
there is temporary lodging
for CF-18s.
More than 3,200 uni-
formed personnel are
stationed at CFB Trenton,
supported by 600 civilian
staff. The base has an annual
operations and maintenance
budget of $100 million and
the CC-130 program has an
additional budget of $80
million annually. Salaries
EARL
ROSEBUSH FUEL S
*
Heating Air Conditioning Ventilation
Lets Do Business
Quinte Area: (613) 966-1372 Toll Free: 1-877-966-5405
www.rosebushfuels.com
4026 Old Highway #2 East, RR#4 Belleville, ON K8N 4Z4
*Division of United Independent Energy Group Inc.
LUBRICANTS
PETROLEUM
PRODUCTS
An entire city of
10,000 people
rotates through
CFB Trenton
every five years.
phone: 613.531.9078
1900 Cordukes Rd Kingston, ON K7L 4V4
Thank you 8 Wing!
Proud of
Proud of
our association
our association
with
with
8 Wing Trenton
8 Wing Trenton
Continued on next page
Task specific expertise adds strength to DCC
$500 to $700 million in construction
average between $50,000
and $100,000 and the
annual payroll is $180 mil-
lion, much of it injected into
the local economy.
With postings lasting an
average of three to five
years, and a family average
of four people, in essence an
entire city of 10,000 people
rotates through CFB Trenton
at least twice each decade,
observed Maj. Fernandes.
CFB Trentons priorities
are increasingly diversified.
They include North Ameri-
can Air Defence (NORAD)
post-9/11 homeland security
support with CF-18s, search
and rescue (SAR) for a 10 mil-
lion square mile area in cen-
tral Canada, airlift of supplies
and passengers to
Afghanistan, disaster relief
worldwide, major aid and
rapid evacuation of people,
and resupply missions to CFS
Alert in the Northwest Terri-
tories.
The base is home to nine
squadrons units integral to
the support of base operations
and mandate, and 16 lodger
units, which are located at
CFB Trenton but not neces-
sarily part of operations. They
could be located elsewhere
without affecting daily
operations.
Despite a change in mission
in the wake of 9/11 and the
overwhelming duties associ-
ated with Task Force
Afghanistan, nothing since
its initial inception has
impacted the future of CFB
Trenton like the arrival of the
CC-177s.
It is unprecedented in any
military, stated Capt. Cas-
tonguay. The CC-177
announcement came in July
2006 and the first plane
arrived in August 2007.
Thats an unprecedented
arrival time. We hadnt even
designed the hangar, because
that takes a minimum of six
months a minimum and
then it has to go through the
tendering process. We met
goals that were incredibly
accelerated. Capital projects
usually take five years from
determination to delivery,
from environmental screening
reports through design to
construction. We have to
conceive a statement of
requirements, allocation of
space, and funding. Were
spending large amounts of
taxpayers dollars and we
have to be accountable. We
need to understand present
requirements and drag them
into the future.
Communication is the
key to overcoming all chal-
lenges. From the beginning
of the ACP, Capt. Cas-
tonguay was involved in
meetings with 1 Canadian
Air Division out of Win-
nipeg, who oversees most of
the program, including con-
cept, consulting, design, and
scheduling. It was rare to
have the operator (the airport
manager) involved from
day one, but it provided great
continuity, said Capt. Cas-
tonguay. My message is also
consistent dont mess with my
runway.
Its less bravado than sim-
ple logic. If we get rid of the
runway, theres no reason to be
here. If you get rid of the run-
way, there are no planes
this is an airplane-centric
base. We cannot violate what
we need from an air perspec-
tive and we bring worldwide
flying experience to the table.
We can say what makes sense
because weve flown into a
lot of airports. We know
not to mix infrastructure
for parking, loading, and
fixing airplanes. We envi-
sion a flow of operations
and plunk it down on a 3D
map. We envision what we
want the airport to look
like because we understand
things have to flow a certain
way.
Construction too, has to
fit into a massively compli-
cated process. Without fail,
support for Canadian Forces
Air Mobility operations
worldwide must have priority.
These include Task Force
Afghanistan, CFS Alert, and
Operation Boxtop, the sus-
tainment of CFS Alert. In
2007, 8 Wings 2 Air Move-
ments Squadron handled
68,336 passengers and more
than 30 million pounds of
freight all missions that
couldnt be hindered by
construction.
That same year, Defence
Construction Canada awarded
34 construction projects
equalling $45 million to 21
different contractors.
Weve never had this
meshing of projects so we
have conflicting priorities,
explained Capt. Castonguay.
All of these people are shar-
ing the same geography. You
cant have a hangar without
an apron, so we have two
projects side by side with
different personnel, con-
tractors, and equipment. We
have seven different proj-
ects underway right now all
with their own marching
orders. There is no time for a
warm-up act. Its a full slate
of work and a massive
amount of pressure.
Were learning commu-
nication as we go. Its invasive;
I cant begin to explain how
invasive it is. We lost half of our
capability for cargo and
maintenance, yet we have to
keep operating at 100 per
cent. We need to maintain the
pace of operational tempo.
There are so many projects
and managers on-site and
they all have to communicate.
Our mantra is, You can have
this space this week, but I need
it next week. Were working
at a micro level daily, but
weve already started the work
flow for next year, anticipating
the operational impact for the
next 12 months.
The Captain equates the
ACP with both a shell and
domino game. The shell
game is played daily to deep
operations running through
the projects. Itll eventually
come to a semi-permanent
THE LEADER IN PRECISION GUIDED AERIAL DELIVERY
Getting the Gear to the Tip of the Spear
www.airborne-sys.com
Tel. (613) 967-8069
8 Wing Matters
CFB TRENTON SITE OF UNPRECEDENTED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
Page 7 October 2008
Proud of our
association with
8 Wing Trenton
605 James St. N., Hamilton, ON L8L 1J9
905-570-8715
temporary status.
In two buildings are six
occupants who will be dis-
placed. The game is to get
them out of their current
home and into temporary
digs for three to five years.
Some personnel could lit-
erally spend an entire
posting in a trailer.
The human component
is not disregarded. These
projects affect our peoples
work lives on a daily basis,
continued Captain Cas-
tonguay. We need to supply
them with a good work place.
The domino game over-
laps the shell game, according
to the master. Were just over
a year into Horizon 1 (the five
year outlook). We finished the
northeast apron last year. This
year were finishing the
southeast apron the tempo-
rary CC-177 hangar. Next
year were building a new
hangar and apron on the
north side. Every job has to
be co-ordinated because it
affects everything else down
the line like dominoes.
Were working a year ahead on
logistics.
Despite seemingly insur-
mountable challenges, Capt.
Castonguay echoes the senti-
ment of everyone involved
in this unprecedented recap-
italization. Its fun; its chal-
lenging; communications are
everything, and were doing
more with less. This time,
time is our shortage. Were
just turning people on their
heads and dumping more
time out of them.
In five years, CFB Trenton
will be nothing like we
know now.
BY CATHERINE STUTT
We have seven
different projects
underway right now,
all with their own
marching orders.
There is no time for
a warm-up act.
1960s era Hangar 10 slated for demolition under ACP.
I grew up in the Quinte
area - Trenton to be specific
- and whenever I was in a
different town,
whether at univer-
sity or on assign-
ment, and revealed
where I grew up,
the topic of CFB
Trenton - the
busiest military
base in Canada
would arise. My
answer would
always be the
same. No, my
parents were not
in the military.
To the military
personnel I am
what they call a civvie
slang for civilian. While my
parents had civilian careers,
I grew up on the same street
with many military fami-
lies and had
friendships with
many of those
children, which I
still enjoy some of
today. There were
also friends
throughout the
course of my child-
hood whom moved
away a common
proponent of mili-
tary life. I wish I
could say I remember
them all, but sadly,
I do not.
Thus, for a num-
ber of students in
the Quinte area, the
first day of school
was a challenging
day. Each summer,
and indeed through-
out the year, new
personnel are posted
to CFB Trenton. For
the children of these
families, this transi-
tion means more
than adjusting to a
new school, new
faces, and new
teachers, but also,
a new house, a new
town, and, for
some, a new
province or coun-
try. This can be
overwhelming for
anyone. Consider a grade
nine student, trying to adjust
high school, not knowing a
single person, at an age
where young adults are try-
ing to discover who they are,
in an atmosphere that can
be very territorial.
As a new teacher entering
my first full year at St. Paul
Catholic Secondary School
in Trenton I interact with
many students from military
families. I have seen first
hand, just like I did when I
attended the same school as
a student a decade ago, how
some students struggle at
the start to cope with so
much change.
This year was no excep-
tion.
For one young lady, the
first day was met with tears
as she tried to register for
classes. The second day
brought more of the same.
She called her mother and
she subsequently took her
daughter home that day. One
cannot help but sympathize.
High school is hard for some
people. You are trying to fit
in and make friends and it
can be difficult at first, espe-
cially if you dont know a
single soul in the school.
Each day, however, brings
more hope and fewer tears.
This is one extreme. It
also can go the other way
and St. Paul, like many
schools in the Quinte area,
boasts myriad success sto-
ries of students with mili-
tary heritages rising to the
challenges they encounter.
Kaitlyn came to Trenton
from Winnipeg after her
grade ten year. She remem-
bers boarding the plane that
would leave the only city
that she ever knew and feel-
ing the sorrow set in.
On the plane is where it
hit me, says Kaitlyn. I was
fine until then. I had to fly by
myself so it was hard. I
remember the flight atten-
dant asking me if I was
okay.
At first, Kaitlyn admits,
she was not okay. She was
leaving her home, her family,
and her older sister, who was
staying in Winnipeg and it
would not be easy. She tried
to enroll in a couple of other
schools in the area before set-
tling on St. Paul. The school
could not be happier with her
choice. Kaitlyn is now enter-
ing her final year of school
and is as much a part of the St.
Paul and Trenton community
as someone who lived here
their entire life.
She admits the road was
not always smooth.
The first couple of days I
was here I was like, Oh, my
god, I want to go back,
remembers the grade 12 stu-
dent. Then on the third day
a girl introduced herself and
I had lunch with a couple of
girls. I remember being quiet
and not saying much. It
took about a week though
and then I felt comfortable.
It just takes time.
Price Pritchett, PhD,
author and entrepreneur has
said, Change always comes
bearing gifts. Kaitlyn may be
testament to this quote. She
has been given the gift of
new friends, new experi-
ences, and most importantly
self-discovery.
Moving here made me
become more outgoing and
has allowed me to have an
open mind. I learned without
this you close yourself in
and life is too short to be
miserable. I have been lucky
to meet many good people.
This resiliency sometimes
marks the children of par-
ents in the military, but not
always.
My experience has been
that many of these kids have
been rooted, and uprooted
so many times that some,
often boys, struggle because
they have not had the con-
tinuity others have had,
explains Graham Stuart,
teacher and head of
8 Wing Matters
October 2008 Page 8
Military families add positive
diversity to area schools
September 2, 2008
marked a date a lot of
parents probably had high-
lighted on their calen-
dars. Their children,
however, were probably
dreading the same
Tuesday for the past
two months.
For students it was
the beginning of
another year of text-
books, quizzes, clubs
and sporting events,
plays and shows,
packed lunches, and,
best of all, seeing the
faces of those friends
you may have missed
all summer.
Not everyone returned to
a familiar school, with
familiar faces and recogniz-
able teachers manoeuvring
through hallways with the
ease and fluency that comes
from navigating these pas-
sages before.
I am not talking about
those students making the
transition from elementary
school to high school
because even these students
are usually accompanied by
their pals from the eighth
grade. While this transition is
still fraught with obstacles
it is nothing like the chal-
lenges that another collec-
tion of students, especially
in our area, face.
21 Quinte Street, PO Box 397
Trenton, ON K8V 5R6
Tel. (613) 965-6430
Toll Free 1 (800) 616-1294
Fax: (613) 965-6400
www.fgslaw.net
Bertram R. Garrett
BA, LL.B PARTNER
Stephen M Sioui
BA, LL.B PARTNER
Devin R. Mitts
B.SC. (HONS), LL.B PARTNER
Proud supporters of our
Canadian Military
CLOSE TO HOME
Often though, the transition can be challenging
Pierre-Alexandre and Kaitlyn with their teacher Jed Devenish at
St. Pauls Secondary School.
Moving here
made me
become more
outgoing.
234 Glen Miller Rd. N., Trenton
(613) 394-3351
Contracting (613) 394-3395
260 Bell Blvd., Belleville
(613) 967-8080
Contracting (613) 967-0399
8 Wing Matters
Page 9 October 2008
Resilience helps at a new school
Canadian and World Studies
and Business at St. Paul.
Other students rise above
it, and actually seem to
have resiliency from
moving so much.
This resiliency seems to
help students like Kaitlyn.
She has not only had to
adjust to a new school but
now, in her graduating year,
she finds her mother in
Afghanistan until Novem-
ber and her father leaves for
the same destination in
December.
Dad has been over there
a couple times so I am more
used to it, but it has been
hard with my mom gone for
the first time because I am
so used to her being here, she
admits courageously. I get
sad, worried, - you know - the
usual thoughts.
For many of us these are
not our usual thoughts. Only
for the children whose parents
are stationed in battle zones
and in peacekeeping mis-
sions across the globe are
these a common reference
point. This is where Mr. Stu-
arts theory of inner strength
shines through.
Pierre-Alexandre demon-
strates this resilience. The
grade 11 student at St. Paul
often thinks about the idea of
his father, a loadmaster work-
ing with the new CC-177s,
facing danger while stationed
in the Middle East.
I think about it everyday,
but you have to have faith,
says Pierre-Alexandre, mat-
ter-of-factly. It is hard, but
you understand it is his job
and the cause is good.
Pierre-Alexandre, 15,
stays in constant contact
with his father, and fills him
in on what is going on in his
life, whether it is making the
school soccer team or acing
another quiz.
I call him every couple of
days and I pay for the calls.
The only bad part is that
with the time difference I
have to call him at 2:30 in the
morning here, and that
makes for an early school
day, states Pierre-Alexandre.
It is remarkable to watch
the strength in students like
Kaitlyn and Pierre-Alexan-
dre. They bring a wealth of
positivity to the community.
Military students may come
and go at St. Paul and
schools like it but they
always leave their mark.
I have often defended
Trenton when it gets a rap
has a small town commu-
nity. While we dont have
the diversity of large cities
like Toronto or Vancouver,
for a small community in
rural eastern Ontario we are
remarkably diverse. A large
reason for this is 8 Wing
Trenton.
This year, I have military
children in my classes with a
parent or parents born in
England, Ireland, Jamaica,
and South Africa. Those are
just my classes. What about
the other classes in our
school and the other schools
in the area?
The constant migration
that permeates military life
brings a cornucopia of
diversity to this community
which we should celebrate.
As I sat talking to Kait-
lyn about her background I
was quick to learn that she is
of aboriginal decent. She is
part Ojibwa, on her mothers
side, although Kaitlyn is
quick to tell me that is the
European term. I tried to get
her to teach me some of the
language but I wasnt very
successful.
As she was leaving, I told
Kaitlyn that it is was my
utmost pleasure to have met
her and to please come back
and teach Mr. D. some more.
She laughed and said deal.
Many teachers are often
asked why they get into
teaching. As a new teacher
who changed professions I
often think about this ques-
tion as well. You always
hear the obvious answers
and they are true but I am
learning that each teacher
has his or her own motivation
for doing this job.
In two instances in the
first week I had two more
reasons. They came to me as
I watched Kaitlyn and
Pierre-Alexandre walk
away.
BY JED DEVENISH
CLOSE TO HOME
PLUMBING PLUS
Your Complete Bathroom Centre
Connecting style and price with good advice
We
Support
Our
Troops
And
Thank
You!
Northland Center
Hwy 62 North
Belleville, ON
K8N 4Z5
(613)968-3461
655 Arlington Park Place
Kingston, ON
K7M 7E4
(613)389-5724
www.plumbingplus.com
Bath Furniture for Your Lifestyle

314 Pinnacle St. BELLEVILLE
613-969-5175
OPEN SATURDAYS
9:00am-3:00pm
Family Owned &
Operated for 36 Years


GLASS & MIRROR
Stained Glass
Stock Bevelled Mirrors
Bevelled Glass for Table Tops
Glass Blocks
Custom Mirrors
Custom Shower Enclosures
Plexi-Glass, Plexy-Mirror, Lexan
Neo Ceram (Fireplace Glass)
Remember, Custom Projects Are Our Specialty
Vinyl Windows
Steel Doors
Sunrooms
Caulking
Window and Door Hardware
Aluminum Railing Systems
Sealed Units (Thermopanes)
Weatherseal and Door Sweeps
Screen Repairs Aluminum,
Fiberglass & Pet Screen
8 Wing Matters
October 2008 Page 10
Continuity, communica-
tion, and co-operation are
the key elements in achiev-
ing success with Canadian
Forces Base Trentons massive
construction initiatives.
Figures for the recapital-
ization vary and do not
include new infrastructure
required on the heels of
National Defence Minister
Peter Mackays announce-
ment to locate Joint Task
Force 2 at new facilities
north of the existing base
perimeter.
Its half a billion dollars
or more, but some projects are
still in the initial stages so we
dont have exact figures,
explained Major Phil Baker,
Commanding Officer of Wing
Construction and Engineer-
ing Squadron (WCE).
The construction engineer
and former senior instructor at
the Canadian Forces School
of Military Engineering at
CFB Gagetown arrived at 8
Wing in early August 2008.
He oversees 320 personnel,
about half of whom are mil-
itary, and all of whom are
dedicated to making an
unprecedented amount of
construction flow seamlessly
with operations.
There are a lot of people
involved in the Airlift Capa-
bility Program (ACP), from
1 Canadian Air Division
(1 CAD) in Winnipeg to con-
struction consultants, all
looking at every strategic
and tactical factor because
each decision impacts so
many aspects of opera-
tions.
Major Baker stressed
the importance of the
civilian employees
within WCE as he and
civilian Steve
Chinnatamby, architec-
tural and engineering
officer of WCE, explained
the construction process.
This is the place to be
right now. Trenton is a
highly sought after posting
which results in high rota-
tions. The civilian side
brings a tremendous amount
of continuity to the pro-
gram. Steve was with
Defence Construction
Canada (DCC) then moved
to WCE so hes been with
ACP since its inception and
were fortunate to have his
experience in our office.
Were looking five and 10
years down the road and the
military turnover is much
shorter so civilians provide
essential continuity.
The first of three compo-
nents addresses the needs of
the strategic airlift the four
CC-177 Globemaster IIIs
which now call CFB Trenton
home. Their arrival will be
followed by 17 CC-130 J-
series Lockheed Martin
Hercules aircraft, antic-
ipated to begin arriving
in 2010. The third com-
ponent involves a new
search and rescue fixed
wing platform. The air-
craft are not yet selected
but will require new
hangars and supporting
infrastructure not
included in the first
two stages.
Major Baker and
Mr. Chinnatamby
simplify this complex
puzzle by establish-
ing a logical
sequence. The first
thing we had to do
was find a place to
park the aircraft,
said Mr. Chin-
natamby. The exist-
ing parking space
was already consumed
by other aircraft.
The first major ACP proj-
ect involved adding 13,945
m2 of apron to the north-
east ramp which increased
the existing space of 52,675
m2 by 25 per cent. Currently
work is underway to
increase the southeast ramp,
a project so vast Dufferin
Construction brought its
own concrete plant to the
site to feed a fleet of dump
trucks ferrying concrete to
the work site.
Simultaneously, construc-
tion began on a temporary
hangar and a parts facility.
Both buildings were
completed in late summer
2008 and involved logistical
challenges.
We needed space for the
CC-177 parts before the
building was available so we
cleared non-critical supplies
from another warehouse,
WING CONSTRUCTION AND
Continued on next page
We want to
make sure
everything flows
in order to
prevent
something from
slipping yet
maintain the
critical path.
Site Supervision Ltd.
Concrete Formwork
Project Management
Construction Management
9 Wallbridge Cres. Belleville, ON K8P 1Z3
Tel: 613-966-8428 Fax: 613-966-8428
24 HOUR SERVICE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
REFRIGERATION
AIR CONDITIONING
HEATING
HEAD OFFICE
KINGSTON BELLEVILLE
Phone 613-389-7090 Phone 800-201-3053
Fax 613-634-8061 Fax 613-962-2301
300 West Street Tel: 613-394-1994
Trenton, Ontario 1-800-391-1997
K8V 5R9 Fax: 613-392-8925
FRANKFORD
Fabrication & Machining
Frankford, Ontario (613) 398-9076
Proud to be associated
with 8 WING!
Proud to be associated
with 8 WING!
Managing the chessboard
A 650-tonne crane lifts the air traffic control tower cab
into place.
8 Wing Matters
Page 11 October 2008
rented space in downtown
Trenton for those, and stored
the CC-177 parts where they
were needed, explained Mr.
Chinnatamby. Thats an
added benefit to the local
economy. Once we have
everything completed here
well pull things back but
certainly for the extent of
construction over the next
four to five years we need
some swing space somewhere
and likely it will be outside
the boundaries of the base.
Construction is slated to
start on a permanent hangar
in early 2009. There is room
in the temporary hangar for
one CC-177 which will aid
basic maintenance chores
during the winter, but it
lacks components necessary
for more involved work. The
permanent hangar will fea-
ture two bays and include
corrosion control and fuel
cell facilities. It will be
shared between the CC-177s
and the CC-150 Airbus.
Once complete, the temporary
hangar - which incorporated
dismantling into its design
will be repurposed.
Airplanes need crews and
crews need space, so trailers
were brought in on a tempo-
rary basis. Our intention is
to construct a building to
house all of the aircrews from
all of the platforms in one
facility, explained Major
Baker. This can be on the
administration side of the
base and will reserve space on
the flight line for operations
infrastructure such as
hangars, aprons, mainte-
nance, and parts facilities.
The underlying connection
between logistics and engi-
neering side of the base and
the operations side is instru-
mental in making all of
this work. A couple of
hangars and storage
buildings are just the
beginning of the con-
trolled chaos. You
have to have excellent
communications
between these two
entities, stressed
Major Baker. Every-
one is quite focused
and dedicated and its all
about getting information
in a timely manner. There is
far too much going on and if
something gets missed, it
can have a drastic domino
effect.
Fuelling is another ball
we have in the air, he con-
tinued. We need the parking
areas now, and in the future
were going to upgrade the
fuel delivery system with the
addition of a hydrant sys-
tem. The CC-177s have mas-
sive fuel tanks (135,000
litres) compared to the CC-
130s (36,000 litres) and
were currently fuelling
them by bowsers from three
storage tanks. It takes a lot of
resources to drive the trucks
back and forth to the
CC-177s to get them filled.
Beginning in 2012, the
refuelling hydrants will be
tied in with the existing
petroleum, oil, and lubricant
(POL) farm, with service
lines running to the aprons.
The problem is the aprons
are needed long before the
hydrant system will be
designed. The solution is to
lay out the location of the
fuel lines and pave that area
of the apron instead of fin-
ishing it with concrete
because asphalt is much eas-
ier to remove. Once the lines
are in place, concrete will
replace the asphalt.
Increased fuel capacity
on an aircraft elevates it to a
different fire category, which
brings WCE to its next proj-
ect. We need new firefight-
ing equipment because the
vehicles we have now are
not sufficient to meet this
category of an airfield,
explained Major Baker. The
first of three new fire trucks
is expected to arrive in
December and well have
temporary storage for it. We
already planned to replace
the old firehall, built more
than 50 years ago, so even
though that was part of our
ongoing recapitaliza-
tion efforts, it now has a
higher priority.
Due to the speed at
which the ACP devel-
oped, we have
responded with a lot of
temporary solutions
and barebones struc-
tures. We want to make
sure everything flows in
order to prevent some-
thing from slipping yet
maintain the critical path. A
lot of key players are
involved and were looking at
the big picture and working
to develop the right solu-
tions.
We have a short con-
struction window in this
area. Operations is bending
over backwards to accom-
modate all of the construction
and theres a lot of pressure
to get things done in a
timely manner. We cant
ENGINEERING
It would be so easy
to simply shut down
the base, do all the
construction, and start
up again, but we cant
do that. Shutting down
CFB Trenton
is not an option.
Continued on page 23
Proud to Salute
the Men and Women
Serving at 8 Wing,
Trenton
Our projects in Trenton include:
Quinte West City Hall & Public Library
DND Embarkation Centre, CFB Trenton
Canadian Forces Land Advanced Warfare Centre, Hangars 7&8, CFB Trenton
424 Search & Rescue Squadron Operational Facility, Hangar 9, CFB Trenton
Chamberlain celebrates 30 years
of providing integrated design and construction
management services
POWER TRANSMISSION, INDUSTRIAL & SAFETY PRODUCTS
270 Adam St, #6, Belleville ON K8N 5S4
PHONE 613-968-2010
Toll Free 1-800-889-5835
Fax 613-968-2385
BDI CANADA INC
This 60 metre fabric door opens in 3.5 minutes.
A CC-177 awaits completion of its temporary hangar at CFB Trenton.
The military is a stabilizing
influence on the local
economy. Its not subject
to market fluctuations
and there is a substantial
aerospace industry growing
in the area because of it.
We have L3 Communica-
tions (Spar Aerospace),
Airborne Systems Canada,
and Stegg are well-
established and Invar is
potentially repositioning
for aerospace.
Chris King, Economic
Development Manager,
Quinte Economic
Development Commission
From the beginning, at
the first partnering meeting,
it was a team effort. It
opened the lines of
communication immedi-
ately and continued
throughout the project. I
enjoy working with these
kinds of people, this level
of professionalism.
- Rob Ball, Vice President
of M. Sullivan & Son,
General Contractor on the
Joint Nuclear, Biological,
Chemical Defence Facility,
when asked about his
experience with Defence
Construction Canada at
CFB Trenton.
Local Impact
8 Wing Matters
CFB TRENTON SITE OF UNPRECEDENTED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
Defence Construction Canada
Not just a career its a culture
Coleen Purdey-Morrison
wonders why any engineering
grad would look elsewhere
for a career. Shes been with
Defence Construction Canada
since 1983 and although she
has taken the odd hiatus,
DCC is in her blood.
Vern Haggerty spent 10
years at DCCs Kingston site
office before transferring to
CFB Trenton in 1987. Until
the summer of 2008, he
was the manager of site
operations, and now oversees
the $500 million Airlift
Capability Program and
National Defence Head-
quarters projects.
Despite decades in the
business, extensive post-
secondary and on-the-job
education, excellent career
opportunities, the respect
of their peers and client,
and enough projects
under their belts to call it a
day, both are like kids in a
candy store when they talk
about working at DCC.
They work out of tempo-
rary construction trailers,
and deal with the minutiae of
contract co-ordination while
juggling larger issues such
keeping projects worth mil-
lions of dollars on a critical
path while Canadas busiest
military base literally oper-
ates at their doorstep.
They wouldnt have it
any other way, and their
radars are always active,
looking for the next great
recruit.
Our ideal candidate is a
construction manager with 10
years experience, stated
Vern. Were looking for
people with an excellent
track record in managing
large projects on a tight
timeline and dealing with
intricate paperwork.
In July, Vern found his
latest contract co-ordinator,
Chris Guernsey, who now
shares a trailer with Vern
and other DCC personnel
adjacent to the $20 mil-
lion apron recapitalization
project near the embarka-
tion terminal.
I hired him because of
his apron experience, said
Vern, praising DCC for its
flexibility which allows
management to make
quick decisions in order to
attract the best and the
brightest in the construction
industry.
With a Bachelor of Arts
in business and 20 years in
construction 10 of them at
the project management
level Chris is the poster
boy for DCC recruitment. He
specializes in heavy civil
construction, has vast apron
experience at international
airports in Toronto and
Ottawa, is impressed with
the work underway at CFB
Trenton in general, and the
apron work in particular.
Projects of this size are
pretty rare; they dont just
pop up. There arent a lot of
concrete paving companies
with these resources. The job
requires specialized machines
and batch plants and the
ability to mobilize in unique
circumstances.
Chris didnt seek out a job
with DCC. He knew Vern
from previous contracts and
they had kept in touch over
the years. Chris recalls he
was at a charity event when
he heard about a $20 mil-
lion concrete job in the area.
Thinking it was in Belleville,
he called around, but no one
had the answers. I was just
curious, and figured Vern
would know. Hes very
tuned into local construc-
tion and was always great
to deal with, so I called him.
At this stage in his life,
Chris was happily working
as a realtor with his wife
Patricia. They met when
Chris was living in the area
and managing a large proj-
ect for a construction firm.
After travelling constantly
with work, Chris packed
away his hard hat and safety
boots. It was time for a
break from construction. I
was working out of town a lot
and didnt see my wife and
kids. We had a cottage we
never got to use, and it was-
nt much of a family life.
When I called Vern to ask
about the concrete contract,
I was just being nosy, he
laughed. I certainly wasnt
looking for work.
Vern said Dufferin Con-
struction got the job, and
was I interested in working for
DCC on this project.
Although things came
together quickly, it took
some soul searching. I had
October 2008 Page 12
planned to take the summer
off and spend it at the cottage
with my family. I never con-
sidered working on the
inspection side of a contract
but when Vern called and
offered me the job I
accepted.
Chris is now enjoying the
best of both worlds. The
family enjoyed lots of qual-
ity time at the cottage, he
lives only seven minutes
from the job site, he spends
every night at home and
every day at the busiest con-
struction site in eastern
Ontario, and loves every
minute of it.
The atmosphere here is
great. We have a lot of new
people, were doing inter-
esting work, this is a new
experience, and there is
excellent potential for an
extended career with DCC.
Coleen Purdey-Morrison
has a point. Who wouldnt
want to work with DCC?
BY CATHERINE STUTT
KIRKLAND
ENGINEERING
Power, Lighting and Fire
Alarm Design
for buildings of all sizes
294 Rink Street
Peterborough, Ontario
705-745-2831
www.kirklandeng.com
Were looking
for people with
an excellent
track record in
managing large
projects on a
tight timeline
and dealing
with intricate
paperwork.
Chris Guernsey
RAYMOND KAUFMANN PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LAW OFFICES
in Trenton and Belleville
Extensive experience with Military transfers and Procedures, Trenton Office minutes from Base
Karinda Dockrill, BA, LLB.
Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public,
Specializing in Family Law
Raymond Kaufmann, BA, LLB.
Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public
257 Dundas Street East
Trenton, Ontario
K8V 1M1
(613) 394-3315
191 North Front Street
Belleville, Ontario
K8N 3C3
(613) 996-7771
Real Estate
Family Law
Business Law
Estates
Wills
Commercial Industrial
49 Terry Fox Dr., Kingston, ON K7M 8N4
Refrigeration Air Conditioning Heating Ventilation
Sheet Metal Fabrication & Installation Air Balancing
Harold Brough Tel: 613 544-4794
President Fax: 613-544-4433
495 Dundas Street West
Belleville, ON Canada K8P 1B6
Direct Line Order Desk (613) 996-9201x 243
Toll Free: 1-800-267-2858
8 Wing Matters
Page 13 October 2008
Committed to working with industry in the interest of each others success
Teamwork - there really is no other way of doing business
Design Builders
Project Managers
General Contractors
Professional
Engineers
19 Newberry Street
Belleville, ON K8N 3N2
Voice: (613) 966-5600
Fax: (613) 966-5701
Email: generalmail@
taskforce-eng.com
Proud of our Association
with CFB-Trenton
P.O. Box 1000
Station Forces
K0K 3W0
For employment opportunities contact:
hr.trenton@l-3com.com
> Security Guard Services
> Enforcement
> Mobile Patrol
> Identification Services
- Fingerprinting
- Criminal Background Checks
- Pardon Application Service
For further information, contact our
Belleville District Office 613-962-6500
314 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON K8N 3B4
www.commissionaires.ca
Canadian Corps of Commissionaires Security Since 1947
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Residential & Commerical Alternation & Additions
Septic & Excavation
613-384-4589
1149 Clyde Court, Unit 1, Kingston, ON
Email: wemp-smithconstruction@bellnet.ca
Lafarge
Canada Inc.
Supplier of construction
products and services
8 Wing Matters
Continued from page 4
October 2008 Page 14
429(T) Squadron mission ready on CC-177 delivery
anything the Canadian
Forces has enjoyed in its
arsenal. It has the capabil-
ity to get in where the CC-130
cant, explained Lt.-Col.
Lowthian. We call it a
stractical aircraft because
its more than strategic. It
can get to Camp Mirage
with a tremendous amount of
cargo, and it can also fly
within the theatre to
Kandahar.
Although the aircraft is
rated to carry a maximum
payload of 77,000 kg, mis-
sions usually are factored
for payloads of 40,000 to
55,000 kg to address fuel
planning. Turn around time
is decreased as well. We can
have the plane ready for
loading within five hours of
landing, said the squadron
commander.
Despite the lack of per-
manent facilities (construc-
tion on two new hangars is
expected to start early in
2009) most of the CC-177
maintenance can be per-
formed at CFB Trenton by
Bison Squadron. We can do
almost everything that needs
to be done to an aircraft of
this age. Three times a year
each airplane requires
a home station check,
which is currently
done in Jackson, Mis-
sissippi, but were
getting to the point
where we can do
those here. Weve
enjoyed tremendous
co-operation from the
USAF and theyve
built us into their schedule.
Any changes they make, we
make, and weve had a hand
in changes based on our
experience that the USAF
has incorporated.
The first year of the CC-
177 program was about
developing responsiveness,
and that mission is accom-
plished. Although the
squadron is not yet at full
complement of 180 aircrew,
technicians, and support
staff, new cadres are training
on a continual basis and the
aircrew and aircraft are fly-
ing missions. Weve done
very well. Were getting
flights out the door on both
scheduled missions and
unforecasted calls. Weve
acquired our own seat pallets
and we can get larger numbers
of troops in and out of theatre.
We fly to Afghanistan once
a week.
The CC-177 can carry 140
personnel with four
pallets of luggage, or
can be reconfigured
for fewer passengers
and more cargo
including tanks or
heavy equipment, or
evacuating patients
on gurneys.
As with all
aspects of the CC-
177 program, the
mission plan is
accelerated. The sec-
ond year was to
establish relevance.
Considering the air-
craft is continually
supporting Task Force
Afghanistan as well as car-
rying medical personnel and
supplies into disaster area
and supporting operation
Boxtop (sovereignty in
Canadas north) and flying
to a staging base in Thule,
Greenland to help resupply
CFS Alert, relevance is
pre-ordained.
We like to show our pres-
ence in Canada and it pro-
vides excellent training
opportunities, said the proud
commander. Weve flown to
Inuvik, Yellowknife, and
Whitehorse - distances that
are very similar to overseas
flights, and we participated
in Operation RIMPAC (Rim of
the Pacific a multinational
military exercise).
Although the CC-177 is a
completely new platform for
Canadas military, Lt.-Col.
Lowthian reported his air-
crews and maintainers are
operating at a level that meets
or exceeds worldwide stan-
dards. Were operating as we
should be, flying about 100
hours a month, and main-
taining 85 per cent servicea-
bility. Thats very good. Were
at the worldwide average of
seasoned outfits. Were the
first outfit of this size to bring
in NWGs (newly winged
graduates) for maintainers,
loadmasters, and pilots. Our
guys are getting distinguished
graduate certificates even
though this is their first
operational aircraft.
Lt.-Col. Lowthian simpli-
fied the impact of the CC-
177 on the Canadian
military and its ability to
support missions around the
world. We can now fly
higher, heavier, further,
faster, and deeper.
This exceptional achieve-
ment reflects the exceptional
commitment of the 429
Squadron whose motto says
it all.
Protecting Canadian
interests. Projecting Cana-
dian air power. Wherever
Canada needs to be. When-
ever we need to be there.
BY CATHERINE STUTT
Representative/distributor of Powervamp ground power units GPUs
and Portapump portable refuelling pump, quality sealants, adhesives, lubricants, grease,
paint, PRC removers for aerospace and commercial industry.
Proud Distributor for PRC PPG sealants and plastics.
toll free 1-800-229-5280
ph- 514-457-4287
fax-514-457-4143
19420B Clark Graham Avenue
Baie durfe, Quebec
H9X 3R8
CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-229-5280
for your Aircraft needs.
proved to be optimistic.
Within days, we flew our
first mission to provide dis-
aster relief in Jamaica.
The pilot-in-command
had been on an
exchange with the
USAF for a couple of
years and had more
than 2,000 hours expe-
rience in the CC-177.
Our first mission was
flown by an all-Cana-
dian crew within days
of accepting delivery of the
airplane.
Within two weeks,
Canadas first CC-177 was
introduced to the troops in
Afghanistan not on a pub-
lic relations tour on a mis-
sion.
Lt.-Col. Lowthian, a CC-
130 pilot, graduated from the
CC-117 course in December
2007, and flew a mission into
Bangkok with humanitarian
supplies for Burma. Within a
day and half of receiving the
call, we had 90,000 pounds
of cargo into Bangkok, said
Lt.-Col. Lowthian.
Its all in a days work for
429 (Transport) Squadron,
according to the com-
mander. Quick response is
what we do best and thats
what the people from Air
Mobility Command are
prepped for.
The CC-177 offers strate-
gic airlift capabilities beyond
Quick response
is what we do best
and what the people
from air command
mobility are
prepped for.
NEW AIRCRAFT INCREASE GLOBAL CAPABILITY
We can now fly
higher, heavier,
further, faster,
and deeper.
8 Wing Matters
Page 15 October 2008
611 Highway 74 South
Peachtree City, GA 30269
sales@megadoor.com
www.megadoor.com
8 0 0 9 2 7 6 3 4 2 | 7 7 0 6 3 1 2 6 0 0 | F a x : 7 7 0 6 3 1 9 0 8 6
Got an Opening Problem?
We have the Solution!
If you need more energy efciency, greater dependability, reduced maintenance costs, and resistance
to dirt, dust and corrosion to solve an opening problem, the Megadoor design team is ready to work with
you to provide the perfect Opening Solution. Just give us a call to get the process started.
CFB TRENTON SITE OF UNPRECEDENTED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
Of interest: By Aug. 24, almost 1,400 m3 of concrete
was poured into the hangar, including 850 m3 in the
floor and 347 m3 in the foundation. According to site
supervisor Brennan Devolin, the roof was built on the
ground in 55,000 kg sections, then lifted into place
with four cranes. From the top of the wall to the peak
is 10 m. The height of the building presented unique chal-
lenges to this seasoned company. You could stand
on the ground without a breeze and they guys on the
roof couldnt work, remembered Brennan. Were at
the windy end of a very windy runway working a
hundred feet in the air. Construction continued all
around us but we lost about six weeks of work due to
bad weather. Large enough to hold one CC-177 and com-
plete with a fall arrest trolley, the diagonal length of the
hangar is the same length as football field, and large
enough for an official softball game.The Door: Supplied
by Megadoor Systems in Atlanta, Georgia, company pres-
ident Ray Willcocks said this is the first contract with
Canadas Department of National Defence. The door,
though is proven in harsh climates. Its designed in Swe-
den and we have hundreds installed throughout harsh
climates. We have more than 100 at Bombardier in
Montreal, about 300 in northern mines, and many at
the diamond mines in the Northwest Territories. We have
supplied more than 300 military installations through-
out the US, including many in Alaska. The door offers
incredible sealing qualities which helps to retain heat
in the hangar. Retired from the USAF, Col. Willcocks
is looking forward to continuing his relationship with
the Canadian Forces. This was an excellent experience.
The Canadian military was very helpful and professional.
We established a good dialogue and learned a lot. In
return, we were able to provide more than they initially
expected.The door takes 3.5 minutes to completely open
or close.
PROJECT SNAPSHOT
Project: Temporary CC-177 Hangar
Approximate cost: $6.5 million
Dimensions: 63m by 66 m by 30 m high
Engineering: Zoltan
Architect: Cromarty Architect, Kingston
General Contractor: Buddy Haegele Enterprises, Belleville
Building supplier: Braemar Building Systems, York
Concrete Finishing: Henrys Concrete, Castleton
Excavation: GLE Excavating, Kingston
Electrical: Wylies Electric, Kingston
Mechanical: Shaws Plumbing and Heating, Belleville
Concrete: St. Marys CBM, Belleville
Door: Megadoor Systems, Atlanta, Georgia
Door dimensions: Total span 60 m, centre section 27 m
wide by 21 m high, both side sections
17 m wide by 11 m high, fabric with a steel
and aluminum frame
Door cost: $800,000
Temporary CC-177 Hangar
Brennan Devolin
8 Wing Matters
October 2008 Page 16
National Air Force Museum of Canada
How many museums can
boast an impressive collec-
tion of static aircraft exhibits,
including the only fully
restored Halifax in existence,
all under the canopy of ongo-
ing missions and training at an
active air force base?
Adding valuable authen-
ticity and insight to the expe-
rience are more than 100
volunteers, most of whom
served in the Canadian Forces
and are continuing that ded-
ication at the National Air
Force Museum of Canada,
located at Canadian Forces
Base Trenton.
The museum opened in
1984 at CFB Trenton in a for-
mer curling rink. Its 20,000
square feet soon became
woefully inadequate to display
the wealth of artefacts that
have been acquired through
purchase or donation includ-
ing a full-scale depiction of the
Great Escape, colours of dis-
banded units, a Victoria
Cross gallery, and Canadas
first military airplane the
1914 Burgess Dunne.
The role of the museum
has always been to preserve
Halifax Viewing area once again accessible
the heritage of Canadas air
force. Were here to give air
force history a home, stated
Bob Burke, chair of the
museums board of directors,
and former aircrew member on
the Neptune, Yukon, and
Boeing 707. The original
mentality was to avoid
another airplane museum.
We wanted to tell the story
of the people in the air force.
Now, we look at our facility as
a two-part museum. We have
the air park outside, and the
social venue inside.
Originally called the Royal
Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
Museum, in 2001 the name
was changed to the National
Air Force Museum of Canada
Home of the RCAF Collec-
tion.
We have to progress
beyond the Second World
War and thats part of the rea-
son we changed the name,
explained Mr. Burke. We lost
105 Sabre pilots and 37 F-
104 pilots during the Cold
War in Europe. We have
cairns for them, but we need
to focus on every era.
The RCAF existed from
April 1, 1924 to February 1,
1968 when the forces amal-
gamated. The RCAF is the
focal point - the core but
there is such richness at
both ends of that period.
We need to build the on
the era from 1954 to 1980;
we need to make the peo-
ple who are in the Canadian
Forces today feel part of
this, and were in line for a
CC-130 Hercules. Theyve
been part of our history for
34 years, so imagine the
history it covers and the
people it involves.
The museum is com-
mitted to showcasing the
entire history of the Cana-
dian air force, paying
homage to the 300,000
men and women who
have been members since
the First World War,
40,000 of whom lost their
lives in service to Canada.
Fifty thousand RCAF per-
sonnel served in Bomber
Command, 10,000 of whom
gave their lives, and the jewel
of the museums airplane
collection the Halifax - is
seen as more than a historical
restoration it is a fitting
tribute. Canadians flew
28,000 missions on the 6,178
Halifax manufactured by
Handley-Page in Great
Britain.
The Trenton Halifax, tail
number NA 337, and its crew
of six were shot down by
German anti-aircraft fire
over Lake Mjosa, Norway,
April 23, 1945, a mere 15
days before Germany sur-
rendered. Thomas Weight-
man, the tail gunner, was the
sole survivor. The Halifax
was discovered two miles
from shore, recovered on
September 3, 1995, and sub-
sequently transported to
Trenton for restoration.
The plane, seriously dam-
aged by 20-mm anti-aircraft
shells, the crash, and 50 years
at the bottom of a Norwegian
lake rendered much of the
13,600 kilogram craft unus-
able, but two items remained
intact the fuel tanks, which
had to be drained, and
Thomas Weightmans ther-
mos, still full of coffee, which
was returned to him in
England.
Designed to fly as high as
8,540 metres, and achieve
airspeeds of 230 kph, it meas-
ures 26.5 m long, 6.5 m tall,
and has a 31.7 m wingspan.
Although its four 14-cylinder
Bristol-Hercules engines will
appear restored, interior pit-
ting and inexperience with
this power plant led to the
decision to keep the aircraft
grounded. It is too valuable to
risk crashing the worlds only
authentic Halifax.
The main purpose of the
expansion is the Halifax,
stated Chris Colton, execu-
tive director of the museum.
The buttons were pushed
when we accepted the Halifax
in 1994. We determined that
it would take the volunteers 10
8 Wing Matters
Page 17 October 2008
years to complete the restora-
tion. In addition to creating an
indoor area for the Halifax,
we will gain three times our
current exhibition space, and
we have more than enough
artefacts in storage to fill the
extra area.
Since 2001, the museum
has secured grants, bridge
financing, and established
a very successful fundraising
campaign all dedicated
toward expanding the
museum.
Phase one was the $3.4
million 4,180 m
2
square
foot addition which was
essentially the structure and
some interior work, includ-
ing a concrete pad for the
Halifax.
Funding the construction
has been both encouraging
and frustrating, including a
delay in federal funds, finally
received after Rick Norlock
won the riding and presented
the museum with a $1 million
cheque. Rick Norlock is a
huge supporter of the
museum, as is the mayor of
Quinte West, John Williams,
acknowledged Mr. Burke.
The base commander, Col.
Hood, is our biggest booster.
The entire base is behind us.
Col. Hood and his staff are
extraordinarily co-operative.
They have a lot on their
plate, but they always make
time for us.
The museum received
$766,643 from SuperBuild;
$75,000 from the Trillium
Foundation to cover interior
design; $50,000 from the
City of Quinte West over five
years; a substantial amount
from the Rotary clubs of
Brighton and Quinte West;
and almost $1.5 million
from 3,300 individual
donors.
By far the most suc-
cessful fundraising drive
has been the sale of 8,986
Ad Astra (Latin for to the
stars) stones. As a registered
charity, every donation,
including the purchase of the
Ad Astra stones, is 100 per
cent tax deductible. It is
amazingly successful to the
point where other fundraising
programs have contacted us,
said Col. Colton.
Relying primarily on
donations, very little tax-
payer money is used to fund,
operate, or expand the
museum, and its support, as
well as its audience, is world-
wide. The museum has
attracted more than 450,000
visitors, and is the largest
tourist attraction in the
Quinte area.
Open all year, attendance
at the museum is expected
to increase in the wake of
completion of the second
phase of the expansion,
which renewed access to the
Halifax viewing area.
The next phase will begin
in the autumn of 2009 and
An air show every day
We want to
tell the story
of people in
the Air Force.
Margaret Sare volunteers in the gift shop while her husband Joe, a
Canadian Forces veteran, conducts tours through the museum.
Lorne Bermel served as Nav. A.I. on a McDonnell CF-101 Voodoo such as
the one shown above at the museum air park.
H
A
N
G
E
S

M
U
S
T

B
E

R
E
C
E
I
V
E
D

B
Y

2

P
M

T
U
E
S
D
A
Y
!
R
E

T
O

F
A
X

B
A
C
K

C
H
A
N
G
E
S

I
N

A

T
I
M
E
L
Y

F
A
S
H
I
O
N

W
T
U
T
E
A
C
C
E
P
T
A
N
C
E
O
F
Y
O
U
R
A
D
I
N
I
T
S
C
U
R
R
E
N
T
F
O
W
I
N
G

M
A
T
T
E
R
S
3
7
1
3
3
5
-
T
r
e
n
t
F
a
b

8
W
I
N
G
C
o
l
o
u
r

1
/
4

p
a
g
e


GENERAL CONTRACTORS CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS
DESIGN BUILDERS
Arnprior, Ont. Kingston, Ont.
100 - 236 Madawaska Blvd, K7S 0A3 445 Montreal St., K7K 3H4
Ph: (613) 623-6584 Fax: (613) 623-8768
EMAIL sullivan@sullivan.ca
Ph: (613) 542-4927 Fax: (613) 545-1386
EMAIL sullivan@msullivan.ca
PROUD OF OUR ASSOCIATION WITH 8 WING
Retired Canadian Forces Nav.R.O. Joe Sare with
escape hatch from a DeHavilland Comet, on which
he served.
Continued on page 25
8 Wing Matters
October 2008 Page 18
OF INTEREST: Located on the north side of the flight line,
the new air traffic control tower is seven storeys high.
While there are electrical and mechanical rooms, a few offices,
and storage for tower-related vehicles and equipment, in
essence the structure is simply a tall concrete support for
the air traffic control cab.
Coleen Purdey-Morrison, Defence Construction
Canadas construction co-ordinator for the project revealed
a few other interesting challenges not typically found on
a job site. When the security level at the base is elevated
to a certain level, we can no longer use the direct access
road alongside the runway. That means we had to bring
equipment, often very large equipment, into the site by alter-
native routes.
Easier said than done. The most direct option is through
the public golf course at CFB Trenton, but
there was a glitch the bridge made for golf
carts wasnt built for concrete trucks and
cranes, so a new bridge was built, but that took
time. At one point, before the bridge was
completed, we had the contractor plough the
access from Whites Road to the job site,
said Coleen. The snowfall was above the
10-year average and double the 20-year sta-
tistical norm. Even now, golfers are treated
to the occasional crane or fleet of construc-
tion trucks winding their way through the
twisting narrow road.
Coleen, though, is undeterred. Hand-
picked for the project due to her expertise
with concrete structures and complex paper-
work (the original plans included 150
drawings), her enthusiasm is evident. I thrive
on the challenges and the excitement in a project like this.
THE CAB TRUSS: 5.8 m high, 15 m high, and weighing
45,000 kg, the cab was lifted into position on top of the
seventh floor Sept. 26 by a 650 tonne crane. Designed to
maximize lines of site, three crank columns provide support
and encapsulate conduit, piping, and electronics. The eleva-
tor stops one floor short of the cab. The entire structure will be
closed in for winter, and in use by late spring 2009 after con-
trol consoles and electronics are installed over the winter.
PROJECT SNAPSHOT
Approximate cost: $10 million
Dimensions: 27 m high by 16 m by 12 m
General Contractor: Mirtren Construction, Trenton
Control cab fabricator: TrentFab, Trenton
Electrical: JSM Electrical, St. Johns, Nfld.
Mechanical: Quality Mechanical, Belleville
Concrete: Lafarge
Rebar: Anchor Concrete, Kingston
Concrete forming Spry Site Supervision,
& placing: Belleville
Cab glass: Stouffville Glass, Stouffville
Proud to be associated
with CFB Trenton
10 Douglas Rd.
Trenton, ON
(613) 394-9993
Coleen Purdey-Morrison, Contract Co-ordinator
Air Traffic Control Tower
8 Wing Matters
Page 19 October 2008
$18 million Joint Nuclear Biological Chemical Defence Facility
recently completed by M. Sullivan & Son Limited
$27 million recapitalization and expansion of northeast apron,
completed by Miller Group in 2007
$25 million Canadian Forces Aerospace Warfare Centre,
under construction by Peak Engineering
$10 million Air Traffic Control Tower built by Mirtren Construction
$18 million recapitalization and expansion of southeast apron
by Dufferin Construction Company
$2 million CC-177 parts facility
$6.5 milliontemporary CC-177 hangar built by Buddy Haegele Enterprises
Replace storm drainage at Mountain View Airport
underway by Taggart Construction
$1.7 million RCAF Museum expansion, phase 2,
recently completed by Mirtren Construction
$1.1 million Hercules Training Facility completed by TaskForce Engineering
a prefab building literally built around a CC-130
$2.3 million Aerospace and Telecommunications Engineering Support Squadron
(ATESS) headquarters
$1.2 million sports field relocation to RCAF Road
under construction by Peak Engineering
$600,000 pre-engineered temporary firehall
PROJECT LIST
Recently completed or underway
Slated for 2009 2012
(estimated at $500 million)
ATESS Refinishing Facility construction slated for mid 2009
Transport Electrical and Mechanical Engineers garage starting in 2009
Maintenance Hangar Number 1
Office Accommodations
Relocation of ASME/Shops and Demolition of Hangars 4 & 6
Maintenance Hangar Number 2
Maintenance Hangar Number 3
Replacement Shops and Supply Stores
Mountain View Gliding School
New Firehall
Upgrades to Fuel Storage and Hydrant System
De-icing Facility
Training Facility
Recapitalization of Northwest Apron
Relocation of Canadian Forces Advanced Land
Warfare Centre and Demolition of Hangars 7 & 8
Recapitalization of West apron
Maintenance Hangar Number 4
Early estimate for JTF2 Infrastructure
$240 million
Amherst proudly
looks forward to
working with
Canadian Forces and
the Department of
National Defence
Amherst proudly
looks forward to
working with
Canadian Forces and
the Department of
National Defence
Braemar Building Systems
is pleased to have been the
manufacturer and supplier
of the metal building system
for the new Hangar for
8 Wing at CFB Trenton.
Tel: 866-382-5115
3149 Haldimand Road #9,
York, Ontario N0A 1R0
Congratulations
8 Wing Matters
October 2008 Page 20
For years, Mountain
View was the poor cousin to
CFB Trentons high profile
hive of activity. It hosted the
cadet air training program,
but otherwise was used pri-
marily for storage of decom-
missioned aircraft and
airdrop training. Its infra-
structure deteriorated, and
its former glory all but for-
gotten.
In 2007, though, Mountain
View once again became an
integral part of training for the
Canadian Forces missions
around the world. Its hard-
surface runway, restricted
from CC-130 landings for
almost a decade, was
restructured, its drop zones
improved, and a gravel run-
way built. This year, a $4
million drainage project is
underway.
Mountain View was built
in 1942 as part of the British
Commonwealth Air Train-
ing Plan (BCATP), which at its
peak included 94 schools
operating at 231 sites across
crews. The structure of
Mountain View is closer to
what well experience during
deployed ops in Afghanistan
and northern Canada.
The air cadet program has
used Mountain View for sev-
eral decades and Maj. Fraser
said the glider program
enjoys a high profile for
Prince Edward County
residents.
The airfield includes several
drop zones to train for supply
missions, and the jump
school uses the area for para-
chute training.
We save millions annu-
ally in transit cost by having
this in our backyard, said
Maj. Fraser. The main air-
field at CFB Trenton cant
handle the volume traffic
necessary for training, and
the runways dont reflect
what our aircrews can expect
during ops.
Grant Gabovic is the
project officer for Mountain
Views reincarnation and
concurs with Maj. Frasers
observations. The only
other Canadian Forces
gravel runway in Canada is
in Alert, he said. Theres a
grass runway at CFB Wain-
wright, but our aircrews
have to travel to the 1,200
m Coulee assault landing
strip in Washington State to
mimic these conditions.
Having an established aux-
iliary airfield five minutes
from home is an incredibly
asset.
For the past several years,
Mr. Gabovic, who special-
izes in civil engineering,
particularly airports and
horizontal infrastructure,
has led the resurgence at
Mountain View. One hangar
was removed four years ago,
and an additional three were
removed in 2007. Runway
work began in 2006 with
construction of the 1,524 m
gravel/grass austere gravel
runway. In 2007, three more
hangars were demolished,
the centre 20 m of the paved
landing zone was recon-
structed, and obstacles were
cleared at the end of the
glide path. This year, Taggart
Construction is installing a
complex drainage system
throughout the property,
excavating into the lime-
stone and placing the
drainage system in channels
blasted into bedrock. In the
spring the end of the run-
way is under water and the
grass infield where the air
cadets land is difficult to
maintain because of poor
drainage, said Mr. Gabovic.
Additional repairs are
underway on the paved run-
Mountain View Airfield Vital to global air
force operations since 1942
Mountain Man Grant Gabovic
Canada, according to the
Lancaster Museum website.
Almost 11,000 aircraft were
involved, supported by a
ground organization of
almost 105,000 men and
women. More than 3,000
trainees graduated each
month and the $1.6 billion
program graduated 131,553
pilots, navigators, bomb
aimers, wireless operators,
air gunners, and flight engi-
neers.
President Franklin
Delano Roosevelt called
Canada the Aerodrome of
Democracy, recognizing the
countrys open skies out of
reach of enemy aircraft,
excellent flying conditions,
and access to American
industry.
Mountain View was a
training ground for bomb
aimers, explained Major
Gerry Fraser of 8 Wing Oper-
ations. All of the BCATP sites
had triangular runways and
those shorter runways add
realism when training flight
8 Wing Matters
Page 21 October 2008
Mountain View Airfield
way that will make render it
capable of supporting CC-
177 training sorties.
Prince Edward County
offers unique construction
challenges. The limestone
bed is so compact and close
to the surface (about one
metre) that water has
nowhere to go. The key is to
excavate to the bedrock in
some cases below - and
rebuild the grade with engi-
neered fill, separated by geo-
textile membranes to allow
two-way percolation yet
keep the smaller granular
materials in place. Mr.
Gabovic suggested stockpil-
ing crushed concrete removed
from the Trenton airfield
during 2007s apron work
and incorporating it into
Mountain View. This year,
he wrote the tender docu-
ments to state no excavated
aggregate was to be removed
from Mountain View. This
efficiency meant only granular
A was imported to the site all
other aggregate was recycled
from Mountain View or
Trenton.
It reduced our materials
cost, trucking costs, and was
a more environmentally
responsible method to
address construction, he
explained. We compart-
mentalized the excavation
materials and were consum-
ing them on-site.
By late autumn 2008,
Mountain View will boast
new asphalt and gravel run-
ways, as well as twin grass
landing lanes for the cadet
program. The entire airfield
is classed as austere no
navigation aids and will
simulate conditions typically
experienced in deployment.
The gravel runway, once
a combination of grass and
gravel, now consists of 670 m
of crushed granite followed
by 850 m of regular gravel.
The colour difference gives
aircrews a visual limit to
their preferred landing lim-
its but provides a safety zone
as well.
The asphalt runway, cer-
tified for both the CC-130s
and the CC-177s, can be
equipped with radio con-
trolled night vision goggle
(NVG) lighting.
Its considered an assault
runway, and ground crews
can communicate directly
with the flight crew, Mr.
Gabovic explained. The
ground crew sets out five
solar powered lights which the
flight crew activates by
radio.
While the asphalt runway
will be used for day and
night training by Hercules
and Globemasters, only the
Hercs will land on the gravel
runway, and only during
daylight. Its a safety and
maintenance issue.
Working closely with
base personnel, Mr. Gabovic
supervised the construction
of a new staging area for the
jump school and a series of
perimeter and access roads.
This is excellent training
for heavy equipment opera-
tors. In a very cost efficient
manner we constructed a
staging area which improves
access and safety. We used
surplus excavated material,
uniformed personnel in
training situations, and base
equipment.
After the runways and
drainage projects are com-
pete, Mr. Gabovic has sev-
eral projects in the queue.
Were building a concrete
pad to serve as a ground
training area, where crews
practice loading, unloading,
and turning the aircraft in a
five-point manoeuvre.
Theres a new cadet hangar
proposed, which will include
classrooms, training rooms,
and equipment.
By November, Mountain
View will once again serve the
Canadian Forces as an
important training base, just
as it served the Allied Forces
during WWII.
BY CATHERINE STUTT
Theres a time and a place for everything
and this may be your place
Vacation at home

vacation at home, no grass cutting, no snow shoveling.
These luxury freehold townhomes are nestled along the
shore of the Bay of Quinte at the gateway to Prince Edward
County , just ten minutes from CFB Trenton. This region
of plenty is your neighbourhood, with everything from
great golf. Stop in and visit our three fully decorated
models, open 12 to 4 daily.
W
o
o
l
e
r

R
d
.
401
33
Trenton
Exit 522
Bay of
Quinte
Bay of
Quinte
kingfshercove.ca
newhomes@kingfshercove.ca
1-877-392-9104
Move in Spring 2009
Homes from $229,900
Nature created the setting,
our architects created the houses,
only you can call it home
8 Wing Matters
October 2008 Page 22
OF INTEREST: Dufferin Construction is an Ontario
concrete supplier with the ability to bring a plant on-
site and meet the demands of this contract. They have
the specialized equipment and capability to handle this vol-
ume, explained Chris Guernsey, Defence Construction
Canadas contract co-ordinator on the apron project.
Far more complex than a simple concrete paving
job, the southeast apron involves removing 60,000 m
2
of
existing concrete and asphalt, and replacing it with
52,000m
2
/ 18,000 m
3
of low-slump concrete 35 cm thick
laid over an engineered base. DCC has adopted a policy
to recycle materials wherever possible, and this project
was no exception. We salvaged all the granular under the
old apron and stockpiled it for future use on the base. We
even crushed the old concrete and asphalt and it will
be used in next years contract, continued Mr. Guernsey.
By early October, the project was 60 per cent complete,
and averaged $150,000 per day, including $120,000 in
labour and $30,000 in material. At peak paving times, more
than $400,000 in concrete and labour is consumed per day.
Dufferin Construction feeds a fleet of subcontracted
dump trucks from its on-site plant, which can produce a
truckload 8.5 m
3
every three to five minutes and
potentially 150 m
3
per hour. During paving cycles, a
concrete paver lays strips 6.1 m wide in one pass.
As large as the project is, three contractors share the
lions share of the work. Dufferin Construction handles
the concrete work, Black and McDonald install the elec-
trical and mechanical, and Fitzgibbon claims about a
third of the contract with excavation, trenching, and
storm sewer installation.
The southeast apron should be complete by Novem-
ber and is one of for such projects at CFB Trenton that will
consume approximately $90 million in concrete in only
two years.
PROJECT SNAPSHOT
Approximate cost: $20 million
General Contractor: Dufferin Construction
Company
Electrical/Mechanical: Black & McDonald Limited
Concrete: On-site Plant
Dufferin Construction
Excavation & Trenching: Anchor Concrete, Kingston
Southeast Apron
Posted in or out of CFB Trenton?
R elocation is never a picnic. Ill roll up my sleeves
and put my 24 years of real estate experience to
work for you. Let me shoulder the stress and get
down in the trenches to ease your transition.
Lets work on a sh opping list of your
needs and wants in th e Quinte area.
Steve Cooper 613.475.6594

Thompson Law Office

BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS
NOTARIES PUBLIC
Daniel J. Thompson, B.A., LL.B.
P.O. Box 40, 67 Main St., Brighton, ON K0K 1H0
Tel: (613) 475-1175 Email: thompsonlaw@bellnet.ca
Markham, Kingston, Trenton
1-888-256-8833
Proud to be associated
with CFB Trenton
8 Wing Matters
CFB TRENTON SITE OF UNPRECEDENTED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
Page 23 October 2008
delay it until next year
because work is already
scheduled on new projects
for next year.
It would be so easy to
simply shut down the base,
do all the construction, and
start up again, but we cant
do that. Shutting down
CFB Trenton is not an
option.
Nor is ignoring ongo-
ing work unrelated to the
ACP. We are dealing with
an aging infrastructure,
said Mr. Chinnatamby.
Most of these buildings
were built more than 50
years ago and have to be
replaced. The timing is
right; we now have the
opportunity to recapitalize
on a larger scale.
The hangars lining the
north side of Hwy. 2 are
examples of infrastructure
that has served its purpose
but no longer addresses the
needs of Canadas modern
military. A significant portion
of the overall picture
involves repositioning non-
operations related resources
to the administration side of
the base, south of Hwy. 2,
creating new spaces for
flight-line oriented facilities.
Again, planning is every-
thing. The new shared
hangar is where Hangars
Five and Six now sit,
explained Major Baker. We
have to move several clients
out, find them new homes,
and maintain seamless oper-
ations. Once theyre out, we
demolish the old hangars,
build the new hangars, and
move everyone back in, all
while we have ramp con-
struction underway and of
course, maintain opera-
tions.
And thats just one com-
ponent of the overall pic-
ture, stressed Major Baker.
We still have a large num-
ber of construction projects
ongoing and planned out-
side of the ACP. We have
an ongoing commitment to
maintaining the infra-
structure on the base and
we cant ignore than
because the ACP is a pri-
ority. We have a set num-
ber of engineers in this
office based on our work
before the ACP was
announced. Were doing
both the base and airlift
capability programs without
any increase in personnel.
Major Baker made it quite
clear the challenges facing
WCE are part of the allure
of 8 Wing. Id love to see
these projects through to
fruition before Im posted
elsewhere, he said.
BY CATHERINE STUTT
We are dealing
with an aging
infrastructure.
Most of these
buildings were
built more than
50 years ago
and have to be
replaced.
Continued from page 11
Shrouded: The precious Halifax was protected with
tarps during construction.
Of interest: This is not simply another job for the con-
tractors involved in the museum expansion. Nowhere
else would they have the opportunity to work around
the only restored Halifax in the world. Although
shrouded during the construction, like a silent sen-
tinel, its presence was imposing.
This phase of the expansion included completing the
floor of the expansion, which previously had only a pad
for the Halifax. More than 300 m3 of concrete was
poured in the 91 m by 36 m span. Mirtren started with
the shell and in addition to completing the floor, built
interior demising walls, installed electrical and
mechanical systems, including ductwork, and built
the elevator shaft.
Walls are in place for a canteen, meeting rooms,
washrooms, an expanded library, weapons vault, and
theatre. The next phase, requiring an additional $3 million,
will bring the total expansion to about $8 million and
will start in the fall of 2009 after celebrations for the
100th anniversary of flight, 85th anniversary of the RCAF,
the 25th anniversary of the museum, and a small air show
at CFB Trenton. "We want to keep the Halifax viewing
area accessible for all of these events," said Bob Burke,
chairman of the board of directors and retired Canadian
Forces captain.
PROJECT SNAPSHOT
National Air Force
Museum of Canada
Expansion Phase II
General Contractor: Mirtren Construction, Trenton
Electrical: Selectrical Contractors Ltd., Trenton
HVAC & Plumbing: Collingwood Plumbing, Belleville
Concrete Finishing: Marshman Brothers, Cobourg
Steel studs and
drywall: Quinte Drywall, Belleville
Sprinkler System: Fire Protections Finest, Stirling
Ductwork Supplier Southern Supplies, Oshawa
Concrete Supplier: Lafarge Canada Inc., Belleville
CFB Trenton and Defence
Construction Canada are a
major component of the
local construction scene.
The $500 million injection
will really enhance
opportunities for the
construction sector by
attracting more construction
companies and suppliers.
The local companies have
a competitive advantage
many have working at the
base and have long standing
relationships. Contracts of
the base have been part of
the mix for years.
Local firms offer and
advantage because we
know the local construction
infrastructure, we have a
local workforce, and we
have a familiarity with the
local subtrades. We bring
understanding and experi-
ence and that provides a
comfort level. At TaskForce,
we pride ourselves on
delivering quality work on
time and on budget. DCC is
diligent in maintaining
contracts. If there are areas
where the critical path
milestone dates havent
been met, they want an
explanation and a plan.
Without work at the
base, wed all be sharing
less and competing more
in other areas. We all
work together in the
interests of each others
success and DCC is aware
of this, which makes the
relationships more
successful.
This area has significant
competitive advantages to
offer the entire country.
Our workforce recognizes
we all need to work
together for everyones
success; we have good
available industrial land
reasonably priced which is
a benefit to manufacturers
looking to expand; were
located in the centre of the
Canadian markets with
easy access to U.S.
markets, and our housing
prices are both stable and
reasonable. We can remain
competitive because people
here have developed their
lifestyles around some-
thing sustainable and
comfortable.
I always expected CFB
Trenton would be a major
component of the
Department of National
Defence building up the
Canadian military, but this
level of growth is quite
unprecedented. The
government has shown it
is committed to supporting
the troops and should
continue to show that
support.
Peter Kempenaar,
President, TaskForce
Engineering of Belleville,
General Contractor on
myriad projects at CFB
Trenton over the past 15
years, including the
recently completed
Hercules Training Centre,
and the new ATESS
headquarters currently
under construction.
WCE Chessboard
Base vital component of local
construction sector
8 Wing Matters
October 2008 Page 24
peak
engineering & construction ltd.
P.O. BOX 984, BRIGHTON, ONTARIO K0K1H0
t 905.355.1500 t 613.475.4775 f 905.355.3238
email general@peakltd.ca
www.peakltd.ca
Proud of our association
with 8 Wing Trenton
586 Harper Road
Peterborough, ON
Tel. (705) 740-0149
Fax (705)740-0914
www.trilandenvironmental.ca
SOUTHERN SUPPLIES LTD.
(A DIVISION OF WEGMART LTD.)
DONALD JONAH, Branch Manager
Extension 229
48 Parker St., Belleville, ON K8P 1C8 Tel: 613-962-5373
Fax: 613-962-3025 Toll Free: 1-800-267-2123 Cell: 613-813-0727
Emai: donj@southernsupplies.ca
8 Wing Matters!
These words ring true throughout the Quinte Region. Since
1931, thousands of service personnel have served at CFB
Trenton and contributed to our national security and the
security of countries all over the world. Equally important,
the men and women of 8 Wing have become vital members
of our local communities. Our schools, minor athletic
associations, service clubs, and volunteer organizations have
been enhanced by the involvement of service personnel who
live here because of the base. I am truly honoured to be a
Member of Parliament in a government that respects and
cares a great deal for our military men and women. I would like to extend my sincere
gratitude to all the family members whose husbands, wives, sons, and daughters are preserving
Canadas sovereignty and protecting people all over the world. Your efforts are truly
appreciated by your friends and neighbours.
RICK NORLOCK MP
A Message from Rick Norlock,
Member of Parliament
Northumberland and Quinte West
Tel (613) 394-4548 Fax (613) 394-5445
Steve Middleton James Van Meer
PROUD OF OUR ASSOCIATION WITH CFB TRENTON PROUD OF OUR ASSOCIATION WITH CFB TRENTON
PROUD OF OUR ASSOCIATION WITH CFB TRENTON PROUD OF OUR ASSOCIATION WITH CFB TRENTON
(613) 475-1023 (Brighton)
www.oneshottactical.com
8 Wing Matters
Page 25 October 2008
CLOSE TO HOME
House Hunting Trip Stress close to home
Send soldiers to battle
and they handle it with
grace and take things in
stride. Its what we signed up
for, theyll say. All in a
days work. To really stress
out a soldier, send them on
something with far more
potential for conflict the
house hunting trip.
Personnel have about
five days for a house hunting
trip (HHT), said Joanne
Hormann, the president and
co-owner of ReMax Trent
Valley Realty in Trenton and
Brighton. Its very stressful
and realtors have to have a
strategy. We have to be pre-
pared, know what they
want, and where to find it.
The Internet plays a large
role in easing this process,
but nothing equals strong
advance communication
between the buyers and the
realtors. Joanne Hormann
knows first-hand the stress
associated with
making such a large
decision in such a
short time. She and
her husband and co-
broker, Frank are
both retired from the
Canadian Forces.
It helps, because
we understand the
pressure, the
process, and the ter-
minology. Added to
the challenges all of
us face when mov-
ing, often a new
posting is combined
with deployment or
off-site training.
Frank and I have
had overseas tours
and we use our
experience to do everything
we can to make the house
hunting trip stress free.
Joannes first suggestion
to newly posted members is
to hop on the information
highway. More than 82 per
cent of clients are shopping
on-line and they start
as soon as they have
a hint theyll be
posted. Military
members have
unique needs. The
majority are looking
for somewhere to
hang their hat for
the next three to five
years before theyre
posted again, so in
addition to typical
requirements, they
need a location that
will offer good
resale potential.
Were not only
acting as realtors,
were also tour guides,
and thats part of our
services. We can tell
clients where to go fishing, or
to an art gallery; we ask
about hobbies and sports
and specific needs. We gave
one family soccer schedules.
Were selling the amenities in
a neighbourhood and a
community, not just a house.
We need to establish a rela-
tionship very early on in
order to properly plan for
the house hunt.
By the third day of the
trip, Joanne hopes to have
her clients in a position to
start making decisions.
Well do tours for two days,
then narrow it down to
the top three, and hope-
fully present an offer. If we
do our homework, theyll
go home knowing the
area and comfortable
with their choice. Its one
less thing for our military
personnel to have to
worry about.
BY CATHERINE STUTT
To really
stress out a
soldier, send
them on
something
with far more
potential for
conflict the
house hunting
trip.
Joanne Hormann
another $3 million is
required to fully complete the
expansion.
Museum staff are gearing
up for a busy year ahead.
Construction is delayed to
allow for ceremonies com-
memorating the 100th
anniversary of flight, the
85th anniversary of the
RCAF, and the 25th anniver-
sary of the museum. We
didnt want to hamper access
to the Halifax during the
celebrations or for our sum-
mer visitors, explained Mr.
Burke.
The National Air Force
Museum of Canada is open
to the public free of charge
(although donations are
gratefully accepted), and is
wheelchair accessible.
Large groups are wel-
come, including school
groups (these are especially
AT A GLANCE
Visitors annually: 40,000
Air cadets touring in 2008: 1,080
Display space: 7,000 m
2
Artefacts on display: 6,000+
Artefacts in storage: 40,000+
Annual operating budget: $350,000
Volunteers: 100
Annual volunteer hours: 30,000
Employees: 6
AD ASTRA stones: 8,986
RCAF Memorial
Foundation members: 758
Web site pages: 74
Annual visitors to Web site: 8,986
Museum Facts
One Proud History
Millions of Smiles
Above: Life long friends and museum volunteers Lorne Bermel and
Margaret and Joe Sare. Below: Squadron crests of the Canadian Air
Force.
Halifax viewing area accessible with completion of
second phase of construction
Continued from page 17
encouraged) and bus tours,
With advance notice, an air
force veteran or two will be
available provide personal
insight into the collection,
and bring the history of the
Canadian Air Force alive.
For more information,
including hours of opera-
tion, donation opportuni-
ties, and a virtual tour, visit
www.airforcemuseum.ca.
BY CATHERINE STUTT
8 Wing Matters
October 2008 Page 26
Saluting CFP Trenton 8 Wing! Saluting CFP Trenton 8 Wing! Saluting CFP Trenton 8 Wing!
B. Com. (Hons.), LL.B.
Barrister, Solicitor & Notary Public
Aleesha J. Camp
Professional Corporation
613-475-2421
24 Prince Edward St., Brighton
Fax: 613-475-4087
613-392-5560
106 Division St., Trenton
Fax: 613-392-5747
Congratulations to CFB Trenton
WAL-MART
We sell for less every day!
420 2nd Dughill Road, Trenton, ON
(613) 394-2191
We Proudly Support Our Troops
35 Harriet Street
Belleville
613-962-9535
225 Dundas Street
Trenton
613-392-7007
www.vickiemcewen.com vmcewen@royallepage.ca
28 Main St, BRIGHTON, ON
Vickie McEwen, Broker
613 475-6242 or 1-800-263-2177
Proud to support 8 Wing Trenton
We support our Troops Thank You
Trenton Price Chopper
30 Ontario Street
Trenton, ON K8V 5S9
(613) 394-2791
C
o
n
g
ra
tu
la
tio
n
s
to
8
W
in
g
!
Dr. Marc Verpoorte
(613) 996-2664
www.DrMarcVerpoorte.com
a
r
s
o
n
s
P
C
LEA
N
ER
S
&
LA
U
N
D
ER
ER
S
LTD
.
(613) 962-5377
Plant & Main Store
Sidney & Graham Streets, Belleville, Ontario
Lighted, fenced in secured compound
HOUSEHOLD & COMMERCIAL - MONTHLY
YOU STORE-IT - YOU LOCK IT & KEEP THE KEY
DELIVERED OR ON SITE STORAGE CONTAINERS
468 BIGFORD RD. BRIGHTON
B
O
B

S
Portable Toilet Rental
R.R.#2, Shannonville, ON K0K 3A0
Div. of 1059817 Ont. Inc.
- Poly Units
- Handwash Available
- Units for the Handicapped
- Units for all Events
BOB JAMIESON, Proprietor
(613) 968-9616
Where a
Flush
Beats
a Full House
Canadian Force rolling
recruitment billboard
Toll Free 1-877-232-9996 OR 613-967-2000
Jim Ingram, CAIB Branch Manager
www.jdimi.com
BETTER UNDERSTANDING, BETTER PROTECTION
Cadet grads: At their graduation parade and ceremony last week, senior
cadets received their rank and posting for the summer at Trenton airbase. The
ranks were divided into one Warrant Officer First Class, 10 Warrant Officers
Second Class, 26 Flight Sergeants and 58 Sergeants.
Jim Sullivan
Owner/Broker
jsullivan@hasm ortgage.ca
Bus: (613) 962-2901
308 North Front Street
Bellevill e, ON
MORTGAGES & LOANS
8 Wing Matters
THE FUTURE OUR YOUTH
Page 27 October 2008
8 Wing/Canadian Forces
Base Trenton, one of the
largest and busiest air force
bases in Canada, is bracing for
a summer population explo-
sion.Nearly 250 officers,
civilian instructors and sen-
ior air cadets have already
arrived at the base, marking
the start of summer training
at the Trenton Air Cadet
Summer Training Centre.
Staff Cadets, senior air
cadets who are employed to
teach junior courses, attend
six days of pre-employment
training sessions to prepare
for their duties at the centre
and to enhance their knowl-
edge in policy and proce-
dures. And last week, the 95
graduates attended a parade
where they received their
ranks and appointments for
the summer.Kaitlyn Camp-
bell of Picton said she was
overjoyed after the cere-
mony. I worked at basic
(training) last year and it
was the most fun experience
I ever had, she said. Im
really happy Im working
here again.Sarah Clarke of
Trenton agrees.She is in her
sixth year in the program
and says she is extremely
happy to be employed at the
local air-
base for the
summer
teaching the
younger
cadets.
Were get-
ting every-
body ready
to run the
operation
here, said Major David
Forster of Hamilton, the offi-
cer in charge of training the
trainers. The training is so
that everybody will be able to
function in their roles suc-
cessfully throughout the
summer as they get ready
for the 600 to 700 junior
cadets who are about to
arrive this week.Cadets are
teens between the ages of 12
to 18. There are no registra-
tion fees, dues or costs for
uniforms for the basic cadet
program. The local training
program runs from Septem-
ber to June. It doesnt mat-
ter who they are or where
theyre from, its open to all
people from
all walks of
life, says
Major
Forster, for-
merly the
Command-
ing Officer
of 713
Thunderbolt
Royal Cana-
dian Air Cadets at Stoney
Creek. There are no bound-
aries here. July and August
are reserved for cadet train-
ing at locations throughout
Canada including 8
Wing/Canadian Forces Base
Trenton. Summer training
courses are two, three or six
weeks long. Younger cadets,
usually in their first year of
the program, attend the
Training Centre for the basic
course, offering a small
piece of all of the courses
available in the cadet world.
The course is two weeks in
length with three intakes
taking place during the sum-
mer. Once a young cadet has
attended the basic course,
they are eligible to attend a
more advanced course the
following summer. There are
currently three 3-week
introductory courses in
leadership, instruction and
physical education and
recreational training -
offered at the Training Cen-
tre running twice throughout
the summer. As well, Tren-
ton Air Cadet Summer
Training Centre hosts one 6-
week senior course, general
service band, for experi-
enced cadet musicians hop-
ing to hone their formation
drill and playing skills. In
all, the Trenton centre will
play host to 1,500 junior
cadets from across the
province throughout the
summer says public affairs
officer Capt. Josh Bam-
brough.What is very sig-
nificant (about Trenton) is
we are the only all-air cadet
training centre in Ontario, he
added.Another advantage
of the air cadet camp here
in Trenton is, while theyre
here, the cadets are going to
see all the different hard-
ware the military uses in
active training and duty,
said Major Forster. While
theyre marching around the
base and doing their various
activities, theyre going to see
actual Canadian Forces mili-
tary personnel.New this year
to the Trenton facility is the
addition of an obstacle
course. Officially entitled a fit-
ness challenge course, the
goal is to inspire a fun-lov-
ing way to assert the chal-
lenge of physical fitness
according to Capt. Bam-
brough. Homesickness can
be an issue says Major
Forster, especially with
young cadets between the
ages of 12 to 14, many away
from home by themselves
for the first time. As well,
trained counsellors are
available to talk to the
young cadets.The home-
sickness issue is usually
limited to the first couple of
days says Capt. Bam-
brough.Once a cadet gets
oriented, the same ones who
are coming to the counsellors
are crying because they have
In all, the
Trenton centre
will play host to
1,500 junior
cadets from
across the
province.
Cadets 1, 2, 3, 4: Ninety-five senior cadets spent six
days of advanced training to get ready to lead the
hundreds of junior cadets coming to camp over
the summer.
Continued on page 28
8 WING CADETS
Lawns, Gardens
& Walkways
Design,
Construction &
Maintenance,
Bulk Landscape
Supplies
RR #7, Belleville
(613) 967-9659 (Belleville)
(613) 544-8009 (Kingston)
RR #7, Belleville
(613) 967-9658 (Belleville)
(613) 544-8009 (Kingston)
8 Wing Matters
THE FUTURE OUR YOUTH
October 2008 Page 28
Appraisals
Design
Repairs
Wax Models
Gem Work
Custom Work
105 Dundas Street West, Trenton, ON K8V 3P4
Phone: (613) 392-3383 Email: hdrolf@reach.net
8 Wing Cadets
40 Gotha Street, Trenton, ON
Tel. (613) 394-4094
Email: brantcsm@bellnet.ca
Congratulations
to 8 Wing!
PLUMBING, SHEET METAL, GAS LINES
The Largest Discount Furniture & Appliance
Store Between Toronto & Montreal
Big 30% Off All Furniture
Plus NO GST NO PST
50% OFF All Mattresses
Free Delivery & Set up
OPEN
MON-SAT 9-5
SUN 11-4
Hwy 33 (just south of the 401)
613-392-6690
TRENTON
Proudly serving CFB Trenton
since 1970
Reservations: 613.392.4333
Take-out: 613-392-1266
www.tomassos.ca
Tomassos & Jims Pizzeria has long enjoyed a mutually
successful relationship with CFB Trenton. Tomassos Casual
Waterfront Dining has hosted many CFB organized dinners.
The take-out division of the restaurant, Jims Pizzeria, has
delivered many large orders to the base and has even
invested in custom equipment to service these orders. We
have been able to support our troops through worldwide
deliveries thanks to CFB Trenton (destinations outside
Canada include: Alert, Bosnia, Croatia, Germany, Greece,
Haiti, Italy, Kosovo, Norway & the USA).
Finally, we do our best to reciprocate the business through
donations and sponsorships of CFB Trenton events.
Mark & Mary Jo
Collins
Cooler Sales & Rentals Natural Spring Water Bottled Water
65 Applewood Unit 6
Tel.: (613) 475-5666 Brighton, Ont. K0K 1H0
Continued on page 28
D.L. Services Inc.
(Ontario Operations)
PO Box 3014, 118 County Rd. 64
Brighton, ON K0K 1H0
Toll-free: 1-866-28-SPILL
Local: (613) 475-4155
Fax: (613) 475-0758
E-mail: info@dlservicesinc.com
to leave at the end of their
two-week training, he says.
We have kids who come
back as staff members and
have friends for life.In
2010, the local summer
training centre will cele-
brate their 50th anniversary.
The Trenton Air Cadet
Camp was established in
1960 to teach basic survival
and camping skills as well as
providing team sports.
Major Forster has been
involved in the air cadet
program since he was 13.
He joined 150 Squadron in
the fall of 1982 at the James
Street Armoury in down-
town Hamilton. And I
havent stopped, he laughs.
Thats what my back-
ground is, where I gained
my foundation and, proba-
bly, my confidence in
myself. The cadet program
has certainly facilitated
opportunities I may have
never seen. I just came
home one day and said I
want to join cadets.
BY RAY YURKOWSKI
8 Wing Matters
Page 29 October 2008
Frank Barry
Broker
Marg Berry
Sales Representative
Allan Duffin
Sales Representative
Keitha Hutchison
Sales Representative
Ingrid Kapteyn
Sales Representative
Pat Jacobson
Sales Representative
Joanne McMaster
Sales Representative
Clay Jacobson
Sales Representative
Marian Johns
Broker
Roy Millar
Broker
Wayne Parker
Sales Representative
Andrea Phillips
Broker
Rick Preisinger
Sales Representative
Rita Sweet
Sales Representative
Another Happy Ending
Another Happy Ending
We helped with hundreds of them last year.
Our representatives consistently perform as leaders
in our market and have since we began.
We know a thing or two about bringing buyers
and sellers together.
If you are deciding to change your address, look to one of
our professionals to help you to your happy ending.
REMAX TRENT VALLEY REALTY LTD
Brokerage
447 Dundas St. W 41 Main St.
Trenton Brighton
613-392-6594 613-475-6594
800-567-0776 www.trentvalleyrealty.com
8 Wing Matters
October 2008 Page 30
6133948888 6133948888
169 Dundas St. E Trenton K8V 1L5
Visit our website:www.mikethemolar.com
e
h
t
Dental Centre
New Patients Welcome
Let our family treat your family
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening
Tooth Colour Fills
Root Canals
Sedation
General Anesthesia
Centrally located
Dental Implants
Orthodontics
Wisdom teeth
Dentures
Emergency Service
Electronic Insurance Submission
Interest Free Financing
Te Big White Tooth
M
i
k
e
t
he M
o
l
a
r
#

d
e
t
o
V

n
o
t
n
e
r
T

-

1
s
e
d
a
e
R

e
c
i
o
h
C

s

r
d
r
a
w
A

s
r
a
e
y

3
.
w
o
r

a

n
i
Business is good, but we are never too busy for your referrals
TRENTON BELLEVILLE STIRLING
613-392-1283 613-966-1711 613-395-5501
Come stand under our umbrella.
www.whitleynancial.com
Auto Property Life Investments
We Salute You 8 Wing! We Salute You 8 Wing!
COMMERCIAL
Contractors Equipment - Tools
Bonding - Surety
Liability
Commercial Auto - Fleet
Builders Risk - Wrap Up
Small Business Packages
Rental Properties
Manufacturers - Wholesalers
Cargo - Transit
PERSONAL
Home - Farm
Auto - ATV - Motorcycle
Cottage - Boats - PWC
Travel Trailers - RVs
Condo - Apartment - Rentals
Home Based Business
Rental Properties
Personal Umbrella Policy
Thinking of moving?
966.6060
6
1
3
Patricia
Sales Rep
.com
Serving Belleville, Trenton and surrounding areas
8 Wing Matters
Page 31 October 2008
8 Wing Matters
October 2008 Page 32