Volume 70, Issue 5, March 10, 2025

Volume 70, Issue 5, March 10, 2025

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After two years at Maritime Forces Pacific

Meet the New Formation Chief

Sep 19, 2016

[caption id="attachment_13804" align="alignnone" width="400"] After two years at Maritime Forces Pacific, CPO1 Mike Feltham (right) has handed over his post to CPO1 Gilles Grégoire (left), with Rear-Admiral Art McDonald (centre) presiding over the event. Photo by Peter Mallett, Lookout[/caption]Peter Mallett, Staff Writer ~CPO1 Gilles Grégoire had one reaction back in July when he learned he was heading to Victoria to become the new Formation Chief.“I was ecstatic,” he says. “I never had a vision of ascending this far. I am a man whose big goal in life when I joined the navy was to become a Petty Officer in a warship. I feel extremely fortunate to have this opportunity.”Like his predecessor CPO1 Feltham, Chief Grégoire always knew from a young age the navy was for him. He enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces in 1986 at the age of 17, serving as a Naval Weapons Technician.During his 30-year career he served aboard HMC Ships Terra Nova, Yukon, Mackenzie, Annapolis, Fraser, Halifax, Ville de Quebec, St. Johns and Toronto.  In shore postings the native of Campbellton, N.B., served extensively at the Canadian Forces Naval Engineering School with duties including Halifax-Class equipment instructor and senior instructor, and Naval Weapons Training Chief.He graduated from the Non-Commissioned Officer Executive Professional Development Program at Royal Military College of Canada in 2013, earning a certificate of Military Studies.  In 2014, CPO1 Grégoire was appointed Coxswain of  HMCS Toronto where he carried out his duties in support of our NATO allies as part of Operation Reassurance.For the past 13 months CPO1 Grégoire served as Chief Warrant Officer for the Chief of Force Development organization in Halifax, a unit responsible for developing future capabilities required to produce strategically relevant, operationally responsive, and tactically decisive military forces.He hopes his extensive experience will serve the Formation well.“Having that breadth of...

Former Air Force Flyer, a long ago Olympian

Sep 18, 2016

[caption id="attachment_13770" align="alignnone" width="400"] Ab Renaud (left), Ted Hibberd and Reg Schroeter strike a pose for their 1948 RCAF Flyers players card photograph. Photos Courtesy of Tim Schofield[/caption]Alexandra Baillie-David, Air Force PA Office ~There are many things that Alzheimer’s disease has taken away from former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Flyer Ted Hibberd, such as the once-familiar faces of his family and friends, and memories going back to his young adulthood. But there’s one thing the 90-year-old Ottawa native has always remembered: his gold-medal win at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland.Hibberd was recruited as one of only two players without previous military experience. Hibberd and Pete Leichnitz had been too young to enlist during the Second World War, but were selected because the Flyers needed talented amateur players. They were enrolled in the RCAF and became instant Aircraftmen First Class.Before their time with the RCAF, Hibberd and Leichnitz played with the New Edinburgh Burghs of the Ottawa Senior League. Two players who were former members of the air force and one who was a former army member also came from the Burghs.Hibberd was a forward and, standing at 5’5”, was speedy and agile – just the kind of player the Flyers needed.The Flyers’ legacyInitially, the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) was not going to send a hockey team to the Olympics, a decision some felt was “anti-Canadian.” At the time, changes to the International Olympic Committee’s rules had placed strict limitations on who was considered amateur enough to compete, and CAHA did not have a team that qualified. That was until Squadron Leader Sandy Watson, a senior RCAF medical officer and hockey fanatic, made a strong case for the Flyers. He managed to persuade the CAHA that the team, the Allen Cup winner in 1942, was a capable alternative.However, many Canadians were unsure of this last-minute team of RCAF airmen. It was clear from a number of devastating losses in December 1947 that, despite the individual skill...

Members of the Royal United Services Institute of Nova Scotia and the Royal Canadian Air Force Association visited 12 Wing Shearwater Aug. 10 to learn more about the Block 1.0 and 1.1 phases of the CH148 Cyclone helicopter at 12 Air Maintenance Squadron. Photo by Cpl Felicia Ogunniya

12 Wing welcomes group for first Cyclone helicopter tour

Sep 17, 2016

[caption id="attachment_13762" align="alignnone" width="400"] Members of the Royal United Services Institute of Nova Scotia and the Royal Canadian Air Force Association visited 12 Wing Shearwater Aug. 10 to learn more about the Block 1.0 and 1.1 phases of the CH148 Cyclone helicopter at 12 Air Maintenance Squadron. Photo by Cpl Felicia Ogunniya, 12 Wing Imaging Services[/caption]Ryan Melanson, Trident ~After recently celebrating a number of milestones surrounding the Maritime Helicopter Project and transition to the CH-148 Cyclone, officials at 12 Wing Shearwater, Nova Scotia, invited an outside group for a progress briefing and static tour of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF’s) newest aircraft on Aug. 10.Personnel from the Helicopter Test and Evaluation Facility (HOTEF) hosted members of the RCAF Association and the Royal United Services Institute of Nova Scotia for the briefing, which was delivered at the wing’s Maritime Helicopter Training Centre by Captain Bryan Langille.Visitors were given an overview of maritime helicopter roles in the modern era, the advanced capabilities of the Cyclone, including its upgraded engines, night-vision compatibility, and advanced sensors and radar, and were briefed on the transition progress thus far.They viewed a number of photographs and video clips of the aircraft flying at sea during trials with Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Montreal, and then went out to the hangars to see the Cyclones and tour the interior of the helicopter.Four Cyclones are currently housed at 12 Wing, with two of those being the upgraded 1.1 Block version of the helicopter. Two more of the original six Cyclones delivered are currently with Sikorsky, receiving the Block 1.1 upgrade.In terms of testing the helicopter, Major Travis Chapman, HOTEF commanding officer, said his crew has made significant progress in evaluating shore-based and shipborne operations.After a break from flying for a new training course, the crew will be back out...

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French homework help is now available for military children

Sep 16, 2016

[caption id="attachment_13758" align="alignnone" width="400"] Stock photo[/caption]Military Family Services ~Voilà Learning, in partnership with Military Family Services, is offering free online homework support to military children needing assistance with their French homework.Registration is required when enrolling children to validate that they are from a military family. Once registration is complete, a code is emailed to parents allowing children access to the Voilà Learning Virtual Immersion Campus. Children find the customizable avatar-led virtual support of the campus appealing, as the world they work in resembles a typical école.Further, their questions are answered in real-time by professional teachers in a virtual group setting.The homework help is available to children of military families between ages five and 18. Support is available in a variety of subjects on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5 to 11 p.m. EST.Voilà is a not-for-profit organization that unites hundreds of certified French teachers from school boards across Canada and the United States. The organization also unites hundreds of members, teachers, educators and school principals with a common goal: to encourage students in their acquisition of the French language, and to help parents meet the needs of their children studying in a French program.To view a video detailing how the service can be of benefit to your military family and/or to register in the Virtual Immersion Campus visit the Voilà Learning website:http://voilalearning.com/en/

Members of the Aquarius Dive Club gather off Tyee Cove in preparation for their participation in the Gorge Cleanup.

Dive club needs help making the Gorge gorgeous again

Sep 15, 2016

[caption id="attachment_13755" align="alignnone" width="400"] Members of the Aquarius Dive Club gather off Tyee Cove in preparation for their participation in the Gorge Cleanup.[/caption]Peter Mallett, Staff Writer ~The Aquarius Dive Club is calling on experienced divers and general volunteers to assist in its annual cleanup of the Gorge Waterway.The community-driven waste-removal project is an effort to preserve wildlife habitats and the beauty of the scenic waterway that stretches from Admirals road to its source, an inlet of Victoria Harbour near Tillicum Road.This year’s cleanup takes place Sept. 17 and volunteers are asked to assemble at Waterfront Crescent beside Selkirk Green Park no later than 10 a.m.The cleanup is in its 16th year and organized by the Burnside Gorge Community Centre.The base’s dive club is entering its fourth year of involvement in the cleanup and the man overseeing it, MWO Mario Robillard, says the cleanup is all part of a larger effort called the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up to rid shorelines across the country of harmful waste.“For over 16 years, thousands of Victoria-based volunteers have removed tonnes of waste from local marine areas and shorelines while preserving wildlife habitats and restoring the beauty of the inner Gorge Waterway,” said MWO Robillard. “You don’t have to be a diver to partake in the effort, anyone who is interested in making a difference is encouraged to get involved.”General volunteers are  to bring rubber boots and gloves as only a limited number will be supplied by organizers.Divers participating in the cleanup will be required to report the type and amount of debris on an online survey map, part of the Aquarius Dive Club’s role in Project Aware, a global initiative by divers to protect underwater environments from harmful refuse.“Members of Aquarius and divers around the world are seeking a permanent reduction of refuse in sensitive...

CFB Esquimalt and CFB Comox Urban Search and Rescue teams conduct training with the Whitehorse Fire Department

Earthquake scenario part of Operation Nanook

Sep 14, 2016

[caption id="attachment_13751" align="alignnone" width="400"] CFB Esquimalt and CFB Comox Urban Search and Rescue teams conduct training with the Whitehorse Fire Department, Watson Lake Fire Department and Yukon Government Community Services. Photo by MCpl HJL MacRae, 4 Wing Imaging[/caption]Peter Mallett, Staff Writer ~As last month’s deadly earthquake in Italy unfolded, participants in Operation Nanook in Canada’s far north were once again reminded why their earthquake preparedness drill was so important.While the recovery operation was unfolding in Southern Europe following the magnitude 6.2 earthquake that flattened three medieval towns in central Italy in the early morning hours of Aug. 24, 8,200 kilometres away in Whitehorse, Glenn Cooper, CFB Esquimalt’s Urban Search and Rescue Team Lead, was in the midst of training Yukon government officials about what to do in their community if an earthquake stuck.“The real earthquake happened on day three of our training and one of the first things we did as instructors was put up video clips during our instruction to show the importance of being properly prepared,” said Cooper. “It was significant for us both in terms of having properly trained rescuers, but also for the average citizen of being informed and having a properly stocked family emergency kit.”This is the first time Op Nanook focused on a seismic event, with the entire exercise involving 850 federal, territorial and municipal government employees and officials. Cooper’s team of seven personnel from Esquimalt were tasked with responding to a simulated earthquake situation in Haines Junction, Yukon, located 130 kilometres west of Whitehorse.Here on base, Cooper’s Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) unit, part of Real Property Operations, are not first responders during an earthquake, but rather experts on the safe rescue of victims trapped inside buildings that have collapsed.USAR draws their expertise from members across the Formation, “from supply techs to electricians”...

The main component of the JBF Machine Company of Germany’s shredding machine in Dockyard’s Base Logistics Building. The 2

Behemoth shredder set to grind

Sep 13, 2016

[caption id="attachment_13748" align="alignnone" width="300"] The main component of the JBF Machine Company of Germany’s shredding machine in Dockyard’s Base Logistics Building. The 2,425lbs machine is capable of shredding non-operational military uniforms in seconds. Photo by Peter Mallet, Lookout[/caption]Peter Mallett, Staff Writer ~Base Clothing Stores is counting on a monster-sized shredding machine from Germany to cut costs, free up storage space, and improve efficiency.For now the machine and its mechanical teeth are lying in wait on the ground floor of Dockyard’s Base Logistics building. When the machine becomes operational on Sept. 12 it will be able to quickly shred military CADPAT clothing deemed beyond economical use.Manufactured by the JBF Machine Company of Rahden, Germany, the 2,425-lbs textile shredding machine stands approximately six feet high and four feet wide.“I call it the Behemoth,” says Clothing Stores interim supervisor Paul Lavallee. “In the end there will be significant savings for the department in the operational movement of scrap clothing at the base.”Lavallee said the new shredder will vastly improve the speed at which staff process tattered non-re-issuable CADPAT clothing for disposal.The two-level machine has a giant hopper at the top where the clothing is fed, with the engine and grinders located below. After the unwanted material goes through the shredding process it is placed in a large dumpster and then disposed of by waste contractors.Base Clothing Stores supplies all dress and work-related operational clothing for military personnel at the base. Their first-floor reception room is normally bustling with clients looking for quick solutions to their uniform requirements, so providing prompt service is of utmost importance says Lavallee.“Since the majority of our time is spent engaging customers over the counter, it’s going to be a great time saver for our staff to have the shredder,” said Lavallee.But shredding clothing wasn’t always the way. In...

Navy replaces veteran’s stolen coin

Sep 12, 2016

Darlene Blakeley, Navy Public Affairs Ottawa ~A 91-year-old naval veteran who had a treasured coin stolen from his car during a recent move in Cornwall, Ont., received an unexpected visit from the Deputy-Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) on Sept. 2 at the Cornwall Legion.Six years ago, Edgar Hughes received the coin from the commanding officer of HMCS Fredericton in honour of his service on D-Day. On the day the allies stormed the beaches of Normandy, Hughes, just 19 at the time, was a gunner aboard St. Croix, one of the Royal Navy’s merchant ships. After the Germans launched three shells at the convoy St. Croix was sailing with, the young Hughes set up a smoke screen that saved the lives of hundreds of sailors.The story of the veteran’s stolen coin came to the attention of the RCN after media reports on the crime. RCN Deputy-Commander, Rear-Admiral Gilles Couturier, decided to personally travel to Cornwall to present Hughes with a replacement coin, as well as other gifts including navy books and ball caps. The items all came from the ship’s company of HMCS Fredericton, of which RAdm Couturier was once a commanding officer.“We saw the article about Edgar Hughes and read about how much the coin meant to him, so we thought it would be a great opportunity to replace it for him,” said RAdm Couturier. “It’s important to recognize the hard work of our veterans and express how much gratitude we have for them.”Hughes knew the RCN was coming to the Cornwall Legion to pay him a visit, but was surprised by the fact they were coming to replace the coin, and that an admiral had come from Ottawa to present it to him.“I’m so happy,” he said. “It’s so wonderful for you to have come down. I’m...

The Vancouver Aquarium dive research team takes an underwater look at HMCS Annapolis. Photo courtesy of Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia

Scientists to get an up-close view of B.C. artificial reefs

Sep 11, 2016

[caption id="attachment_13706" align="alignnone" width="400"] The Vancouver Aquarium dive research team takes an underwater look at HMCS Annapolis. Photo courtesy of Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia[/caption]Peter Mallett, Staff Writer ~The search is on for a few marine biologists and scientists from B.C.’s academic institutions to take a seat in a submersible and survey two vessels and one airplane deliberately sunken to create artificial reefs off the B.C. coastline.The Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia (ARSBC) plans to recruit and send researchers to the murky depths of Halkett Bay, Princess Margaret Marine Park near Sidney, and Stuart Channel off Chemainus to validate their efforts in regenerating marine life with these unique habitats.Researchers will climb into a Stingray 500 submersible provided by Vancouver firm Aquatica Submarines and Subsea Technologies. The submersible seats three and provides astonishing underwater visibility through its acrylic spherical hull.“It will give us a chance to deliver undisputed evidence to confirm the net gain man-made reefs provide in the areas of limited natural complex marine habitat,” says Howard Robins, President of ARSBC. “There are still those who claim reefing ships are nothing less than dumping garbage in the ocean, but this mission will demonstrate that the repurposing of surplus ships, derelict vessels and aircraft does provide benefits for successive generations of marine life.”British coastal freighter, G.B. Church was ARSBC’s first man-made reef, sunk in 1991 off Sidney. It was built in Goole, England, in 1943, and served in the Second World War as a supply ship for the allies in Europe.A Boeing 737 donated to the Reef Society by Qwest Air Parts Inc. was sent to the bottom of Stuart Channel off Chemainus in 2006. The plane was mounted on 11-foot-high cradle support system and lowered by crane into the Georgia Strait.Seventeen months ago the former Royal Canadian Navy...

Kyle Webster with Big Brother Joshua Buck at his high school graduation.

Stepping up to mentor youth

Sep 10, 2016

[caption id="attachment_13703" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kyle Webster with Big Brother Joshua Buck at his high school graduation.[/caption]Rachel Lallouz, Staff Writer ~Ten years ago Joshua Buck watched a movie that stirred his desire to mentor a young person in need of guidance.The movie was “Good Will Hunting.” The scene that set him in motion was a hug between Robin Williams’ character and the troubled young man played by Matt Damon. The connection between the characters spoke to him.That day, he resolved to become a Big Brother for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria.“I believe that all children need a fatherly or motherly figure in their lives,” says Buck, who works for Lookout newspaper. “Being a Big Brother is an important role; many times the Big Brother may be the only male influence in a young man’s life that he can rely upon and trust.”The non-profit organization has been working in Victoria for 39 years to support vulnerable children in the community through their In-school Mentoring Program, Community Mentoring, Teen Mentoring and Go Girls program.“Many of the families that receive our support are single parent families, some have experienced the death of a partner and others separation or divorce,” says Executive Director Rhonda Brown. “Other families are challenged by issues related to poverty, mental health, addiction, chronic health, or isolation. These families seek the support of a mentor, a role model to spend quality time with their child.”Before Buck was paired up with his Little Brother to provide that quality time, he went through an online application and screening process designed to train and educate him as a volunteer.Once he was approved and prepared, he, like all volunteers, was asked to make a one year commitment to mentoring.“We hope and often find that this commitment extends well beyond a single year,” says...

CPO1 Tom Riefesel

New Command Chief Petty Officer

Sep 9, 2016

[caption id="attachment_13700" align="alignnone" width="400"] CPO1 Tom Riefesel, left, outgoing Command Chief Petty Officer; Vice-Admiral Ron Lloyd, centre, Commander RCN; and CPO1 Michel Vigneault, newly appointed Command Chief Petty Officer; sit together after signing the Change of Appointment certificate. Photo by Corporal (Cpl) Michael MacIsaac[/caption]Darlene Blakeley, Navy Public Affairs Ottawa ~The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has a new Command Chief Petty Officer.Chief Petty Officer First Class Michel Vigneault took over the position from CPO1 Tom Riefesel during a Change of Appointment ceremony in Ottawa on Aug. 17.The Command Chief Petty Officer is the RCN’s senior non-commissioned sailor. His primary role is to provide the Commander of the RCN with the non-commissioned member’s (NCM) perspective on behalf of all NCMs.In addition, the Command Chief is the senior NCM advisor on dress, discipline, professional development, administration, morale, training, welfare, conditions of service and quality of life.Vice-Admiral Ron Lloyd, Commander RCN, was quick to praise the outgoing Command Chief. “CPO1 Riefesel has managed to provide yeoman’s service to not one, not two, but now three RCN Commanders – all of whom have benefited from his insight and his leadership abilities,” he said.Following the ceremony CPO1 Riefesel was promoted to lieutenant-commander and will continue working with the RCN at the Personnel Coordination Centre.As he handed over his position, CPO1 Riefesel was eloquent in his comments on leadership: “The most powerful way to cultivate and nurture a positive culture is by what our leaders do – our actions create and define it. That strong and healthy end-state is founded in trust, respect and dignity for one another, without exception.”VAdm Lloyd also praised CPO1 Vigneault, noting that “he is an exceptional leader whose experiences across the RCN over his career have made him an ideal Command Chief Petty Officer. I am very much looking forward to energizing...

Tritons men’s player LS Alex Blackburn winds up a throw during the Canadian Armed Forces Mens Slow Pitch Nationals round robin at CFB Borden. Photo by OS Callum Rutherford

Slo-pitch teams return from National play improved

Sep 8, 2016

[caption id="attachment_13697" align="alignnone" width="400"] Tritons men’s player LS Alex Blackburn winds up a throw during the Canadian Armed Forces Mens Slow Pitch Nationals round robin at CFB Borden. Photo by OS Callum Rutherford, Base Borden Imagery[/caption]Peter Mallett, Lookout ~They didn’t add any hardware to the trophy case at Naden, but coaches for the Tritons men’s and women’s Slo-Pitch teams say the players returned from national play in good spirits none-the-less.Both teams were at CFB Borden from Aug. 21 to 28 for the national Canadian Armed Forces Slo-Pitch Championships.The women’s team started strong in their first of four games (Aug. 21-23) with a 6-2 win over CFB Valcartier, who ­represented the Quebec Region. However, they were unsuccessful in the next three games losing to the Prairies (CFB Edmonton) 23-7, and Ontario (CFB Kingston) 10-7, before a closer loss of 6-4 in their final game to eventual champions from CFB Gagetown who represented the Atlantic Region.Despite failing to qualify for the semi-final round, women’s coach PO2 Corey O’Neil said he was impressed with his team’s performance. Unlike their opponents from Canada’s other four regions, Esquimalt didn’t have the benefit of playing in a regional qualifying tournament since CFB Comox was unable to field a team this year.“When we hit the nationals we were playing against top teams from each region that had defeated their opposition over multiple games,” he said. “We didn’t have those games to improve and get to know each other, but I was proud of our ladies. They did a good job and held the other teams to low scores because our defence was right on. Unfortunately our bats weren’t working very well at the tournament.”In a show of support, Tritons Men’s slo-pitch assistant player-coach PO1 Scott Crouse texted messages of support to PO2 O’Neil and the rest of...

Canadian Armed Forces members contribute to clearing unexploded ordnance in the South West Pacific

Sep 7, 2016

News ReleaseCanadian Armed Forces members contribute to clearing unexploded ordnance in the South West PacificSeptember 7, 2016 - Ottawa - National Defence / Canadian Armed ForcesApproximately 18 members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) began their participation in Australia's Operation RENDER SAFE 2016 today to dispose of explosive remnants of World War II in Guadalcanal and the Russell Islands, in Solomon Islands.CAF members will work under the leadership of the Australian Defence Force and alongside some 180 personnel from New Zealand, Solomon Islands, and the United Kingdom until October 7, 2016.Op RENDER SAFE 2016 is Australia's enduring biennial operation to dispose of unexploded ordnance in support to the nations of the South West Pacific. This operation aims to reduce risks to the local population and assists with capacity building of local police and defence forces.QUOTE"The deployment of this group of specialized CAF personnel in the South Pacific provides an opportunity to demonstrate our skills and expertise in explosive ordnance disposal operations and our ability to work in difficult conditions that are not experienced at home."– Lieutenant-General Stephen Bowes, Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command

A mountain of toys were delivered to the Victoria General Hospital from money raised at 18th annual Dave Barber Golf event. Pictured from left to right: Tarraneh Bouchard

Golfers raise funds for sick kids

Sep 7, 2016

[caption id="attachment_13694" align="alignnone" width="400"] A mountain of toys were delivered to the Victoria General Hospital from money raised at 18th annual Dave Barber Golf event. Pictured from left to right: Tarraneh Bouchard, Megan Schulz, Amanda Blanchard, Kaydra Blanchard, PO2 Dave Blanchard, Theresa Low and Diane Edwards.[/caption]HMCS Regina’s 18th annual Dave Barber golf tournament held June 8 at Metchosen Golf Course pulled in more than 125 players in a show of support for sick children. More than $5,000 was raised to purchase items for the Victoria General Hospital Pediatrics ward.Dave Barber, a Master Seaman Electronics Technician who sailed in Regina, lost his battle with Leukemia in 1997. He was very passionate about golf and also cared deeply about the well-being of children. Every year since, Regina organizes an annual golf tournament to raise funds in his name for charity.This year, Regina crew managed to purchase toys and a rocking chair for the ward. The hospital appreciated the support from the ship, with staff saying they rely on this assistance to get them through the lean months of summer where donations are not as forthcoming as the holidays.“I gave one of the Play-Doh Can Heads Superhero (Spiderman and Goblin) to one of our oncology kids. He was having so much fun with parents and staff playing and role playing,” said Theresa Low, a child life specialist at Victoria General Hospital. “This was our three-and-a-half-year-old’s last cancer treatment. So thank you for helping to put a smile on his face. Having your generous donation of toys made matching the right toy for a child or teen in the moment so rewarding. The large variety of toys and gifts for all ages has been so incredible and we are so awed by the supporters of the Friends of Dave Barber.”The event was organized and run...

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