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http://www.trentonian.ca/2015/08/11/colourful-command-change-at-cfb-trenton
CFB TRENTON - The first order issued by the new Commanding Officer of Canada`s largest air force base was blunt.
Col. Colin Keiver said any form of sexual harassment or misconduct will not be tolerated at 8 Wing.
Keiver made the commitment during a Change of Command ceremony at the base Tuesday.
Speaking to about 400 Wing personnel on parade, Keiver said he will ensure personnel live up to the recommendations contained in the report authored by former Supreme Court Justice Marie Deschamps.
“The recent report on sexual harassment and sexual misconduct in the CAF is something we must all accept and work towards ensuring there is no tolerance for that kind of behaviour at 8 Wing. Our new Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS) Gen. (Jonathan) Vance, has been crystal clear on this issue.”
Keiver then quoted the CDS.
“Any form of harmful sexual behaviour undermines who we are, is a threat to morale, is a threat to operational readiness and is a threat to this institution. It stops now.”
Keiver is no stranger to 8 Wing. He is the former Commanding Officer of 436 Squadron, known as Canucks Unlimited.
Keiver has logged more than 4,000 hours on the C-130 Hercules, and conducted the first Royal Canadian Air Force’s C-130J on an around-the-world flight through India, South East Asia and the Pacific in the fall 2011.
Keiver praised the men and women of 8 Wing, saying it’s important to carry on the legacy of excellence that started in the 1930s and continued through the Second World War to present.
“We will do so through a strong commitment of professionalism, readiness and leadership. As professionals, we will hold ourselves to high standards and we will hold those who work for us accountable to those standards. We will embody the ethical principles of the Canadian Armed Forces of respect, dignity of all persons, serve Canada before self and respect and obey lawful authority,” said Keiver. “My job is to set clear direction and guidance, your job is to make it happen. Never, ever let the lack of direction be an excuse for inaction.”
Keiver takes over from Brig. Gen. David Lowthian who has been appointed Deputy Commander Force Generation at 1 Canadian Air Division headquarters in Winnipeg.
One of his last orders as Wing Commander was to “stand at ease” prior to taking the podium to address the squadrons on parade.
Lowthian praised base personnel for their professionalism and dedication, saying the power of 8 Wing is its people.
“8 Wing prides itself as the home of air mobility and the centre of excellence for global operations. That is our mission. Time and again we witness our personnel, our equipment and the results of our professionalism and pride along side the Canadian flag anywhere in the world, any time and on any mission,” said Lowthian.
Lowthian described CFB Trenton as the jewel in the RCAF crown.
“Every Canadian Armed Forces deployed operation in the world is directed through Trenton as a launch pad, as a welcome venue, as a life line and mail depot. This is an important base and our members know it. You exemplify the Canadia First Defence Strategy,” said Lowthian.
The two-hour ceremony wrapped up with a guest appearance by Elvis, driving a bright green Cadillac convertible.
Elvis parked in front of the review podium, leaped from the car and escorted Lowthian and wife Nancy to the waiting Caddy. With music blaring from its speakers and Elvis behind the wheel, the former first couple of CFB Trenton were driven the parade square in a final goodbye.
The upbeat Change of Command was marred when local veteran and Frankford resident Jeff Brophy threw his service medals on the parade square at the beginning of the ceremony.
Brophy told The Intelligencer, he was there to protest the appointment of Keiver, who was his former Commanding Officer in June 2012.
Brophy, who ran unsuccessfully for Quinte West council in 2014, was medically released from the Canadian Armed Forces in December 2013.
Military police escorted Brophy from the scene following the incident.
ernst.kuglin@sunmedia.ca
Shared in accordance with the "fair dealing" provisions, Section 29, of the Copyright Act.
http://www.trentonian.ca/2015/08/11/colourful-command-change-at-cfb-trenton
CFB TRENTON - The first order issued by the new Commanding Officer of Canada`s largest air force base was blunt.
Col. Colin Keiver said any form of sexual harassment or misconduct will not be tolerated at 8 Wing.
Keiver made the commitment during a Change of Command ceremony at the base Tuesday.
Speaking to about 400 Wing personnel on parade, Keiver said he will ensure personnel live up to the recommendations contained in the report authored by former Supreme Court Justice Marie Deschamps.
“The recent report on sexual harassment and sexual misconduct in the CAF is something we must all accept and work towards ensuring there is no tolerance for that kind of behaviour at 8 Wing. Our new Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS) Gen. (Jonathan) Vance, has been crystal clear on this issue.”
Keiver then quoted the CDS.
“Any form of harmful sexual behaviour undermines who we are, is a threat to morale, is a threat to operational readiness and is a threat to this institution. It stops now.”
Keiver is no stranger to 8 Wing. He is the former Commanding Officer of 436 Squadron, known as Canucks Unlimited.
Keiver has logged more than 4,000 hours on the C-130 Hercules, and conducted the first Royal Canadian Air Force’s C-130J on an around-the-world flight through India, South East Asia and the Pacific in the fall 2011.
Keiver praised the men and women of 8 Wing, saying it’s important to carry on the legacy of excellence that started in the 1930s and continued through the Second World War to present.
“We will do so through a strong commitment of professionalism, readiness and leadership. As professionals, we will hold ourselves to high standards and we will hold those who work for us accountable to those standards. We will embody the ethical principles of the Canadian Armed Forces of respect, dignity of all persons, serve Canada before self and respect and obey lawful authority,” said Keiver. “My job is to set clear direction and guidance, your job is to make it happen. Never, ever let the lack of direction be an excuse for inaction.”
Keiver takes over from Brig. Gen. David Lowthian who has been appointed Deputy Commander Force Generation at 1 Canadian Air Division headquarters in Winnipeg.
One of his last orders as Wing Commander was to “stand at ease” prior to taking the podium to address the squadrons on parade.
Lowthian praised base personnel for their professionalism and dedication, saying the power of 8 Wing is its people.
“8 Wing prides itself as the home of air mobility and the centre of excellence for global operations. That is our mission. Time and again we witness our personnel, our equipment and the results of our professionalism and pride along side the Canadian flag anywhere in the world, any time and on any mission,” said Lowthian.
Lowthian described CFB Trenton as the jewel in the RCAF crown.
“Every Canadian Armed Forces deployed operation in the world is directed through Trenton as a launch pad, as a welcome venue, as a life line and mail depot. This is an important base and our members know it. You exemplify the Canadia First Defence Strategy,” said Lowthian.
The two-hour ceremony wrapped up with a guest appearance by Elvis, driving a bright green Cadillac convertible.
Elvis parked in front of the review podium, leaped from the car and escorted Lowthian and wife Nancy to the waiting Caddy. With music blaring from its speakers and Elvis behind the wheel, the former first couple of CFB Trenton were driven the parade square in a final goodbye.
The upbeat Change of Command was marred when local veteran and Frankford resident Jeff Brophy threw his service medals on the parade square at the beginning of the ceremony.
Brophy told The Intelligencer, he was there to protest the appointment of Keiver, who was his former Commanding Officer in June 2012.
Brophy, who ran unsuccessfully for Quinte West council in 2014, was medically released from the Canadian Armed Forces in December 2013.
Military police escorted Brophy from the scene following the incident.
ernst.kuglin@sunmedia.ca
