The Warrant Officers and Sergeants gather for their annual dinner. At least half of them will be at the Centennial Birthday party in two weeks time. Will you be there?
Check out the other photos from the 2012 dinner here. Where were you in 1988? Gunner Liam O'Neill, Private Rick Tennant and Gunner Rob Wishnicki were on a Cas Aide course in Nanaimo. Was that really 32 years ago? Who's the 4th person in the photo? Rob and Ricck will be at the 100th; will you be there?
Regimental Band
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment has been an integral part of the Vancouver music scene since it was formed in 1933. The items featured in the 2006 newspapers are only a small part of the band picture. All those that have worn the band uniform over the years are invited to attend the many centennial events planned during the year. Several events of special note are coming up next week: 29 January 2020 - Regimental Band Performance 30 January 2020 - Regimental Band Rehearsal 31 January 2020 - Regimental Birthday Party - Meet and Greet - Beer Call 1 February 2020 - Regimental Birthday Party Check out the details here! Buy your Birthday Party tickets here! Chief Warrant Officer Rob Wishnicki tour as Brigade Sergeant Major takes him on board the Russian Cruiser Varyag. Check out the other photos from the visit here here.
There's just something about helicopters that grabs your attention. Is it because they make a lot of noise? A lot of dust? is it because it reminds you of the time that the helicopter that you were riding in was painted by warring faction radar? Whatever the case, we've posted some more helicopters on the Afghanistan 2009 page. I can taste the dust just from uploading the videos!
The local newspapers carried several stories about Vancouver Gunners in 1946. The RSM of the 11th (Reserve) Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA received the Bronze Star. The 15th Coast Regiment RCA fired a slaute for the Governor-General and the two Commanding Officers hosted a dance! We'll be talking about these storis, andmore, all through our centennial year. Don't miss out on any of the activities!
It's time for some videos on WO Rick Tennant's Afghanistan 2009 page. Check them out the five helicopter ones I just placed on the bottom of the page. Ahhh, Chinook rides, I remember those. No wonder my ears are bad.... There won't be any Chinnoks on the Birthday weekend but I'll try and get them playing on the big screen in the Armoury. Hope to see you there!
Chief Warrant Officer Rob Wishnicki was appointed Brigade Sergeant Major in 2010 for 39 Canadian Brigade Group. I've set up as page in 2011 to capture some of his travels during that year. Check them out here. Now Captain Wishnicki, Rob will be at the Regimental Birthday party at the end of the month. Have you bought your ticket yet?
It has been brought to my attention that a former member of ours passed away on 11 December 1998, apparently in a tragic vehicle accident. Private Lindsay Ellen Sansome was enrolled in 15th Field Artillery Regiment on 10 May 1994 and took her release on 9 January 1996. Once a Gunner, always a Gunner |
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