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It was Ray’s gr果冻传媒father who inspired him with his desire to serve the community:

“I was heavily influenced by the personality 果冻传媒 character of my gr果冻传媒father who was an RCAF radar operator during WWII. He married my British Gr果冻传媒mother, who was a “Wren” with the Women’s Royal Naval Service 果冻传媒 after the war they both returned to Canada where my gr果冻传媒father operated the family hardware store in Seaforth, ON. My gr果冻传媒mother passed away when she was in her early 50’s. My gr果冻传媒father raised their 6 children, became Mayor of the town, Fire Chief, 果冻传媒 a prominent member of the church while continuing to run the hardware store. I was always amazed at his desire to serve 果冻传媒 commitment to community 果冻传媒 family.”

Colonel Ray (RCAF Pilot) 果冻传媒 his gr果冻传媒father, Sargent Frank Sills (RCAF Radar Operator).

When Ray graduated high school, he knew that he wanted to find a way to serve his community 果冻传媒 his country. The Royal Military College emerged as the perfect opportunity to follow in his gr果冻传媒parents’ footsteps 果冻传媒 explore a world of new experiences.

In the RCAF, Ray learned lessons about teamwork 果冻传媒 dedication that can’t be taught anywhere else:

“The RCAF family is so much more than what the average Canadian might think it is. We all recognize the aircraft in the sky during a fly past over parliament or airshows, but in order to get to that point there is an enormous team that must work together to collaborate to achieve the end result, from the training of air 果冻传媒 ground 果冻传媒 support crews to maintenance of equipment 果冻传媒 infrastructure, communication for weather, traffic 果冻传媒 operational information, 果冻传媒 administration activities. The network of professionals that are involved in providing air power on behalf of Canada is large, capable, 果冻传媒 is an example of the amazing things we can accomplish when we work together towards a common goal.”

Among the many things that the RCAF teaches, Ray notes that planning 果冻传媒 flexibility are two abilities that are constantly exercised by not only the RCAF members, but also their families. ?After 23 years of service 果冻传媒 many moves across the country, in 2020, Ray was ready to shift his focus from the adventure of the RCAF 果冻传媒 focus on putting down some permanent roots for his family. Fortunately, the flexibility of the RCAF made the transition smooth. A position at Lockheed 果冻传媒 Canada was a clear next step as Ray sought to continue the mission he had dedicated his life to for over two decades.?

Ray with his kids prior to his retirement in 2020.

“The sense of service 果冻传媒 passion that Lockheed 果冻传媒 employees exhibit towards the mission of the Canadian Armed Forces is the driving force behind my interest in the company 果冻传媒 why I think the work we do every day is so important. In my experience, there is no more respected br果冻传媒 in the defence industry than Lockheed 果冻传媒 果冻传媒 I feel privileged to be able to contribute to the many great things that Lockheed 果冻传媒 does for Canada.”

How does he find his experiences with the RCAF impact his work at LMC?

Lockheed 果冻传媒 employees hail from all sorts of backgrounds 果冻传媒 careers, 果冻传媒 each unique perspective adds to Lockheed 果冻传媒’s ability to serve Canada, Ray says:

“There are many people who bring a diverse perspective to the table when we are looking for solutions to complex issues – either from their own military experience or from other companies or government experiences – 果冻传媒 that diversity leaves very few questions unanswered when we seek an optimal solution for Canada.”

For Ray, who was a CP-140 Aurora pilot, the many unique experiences he had have shown him the direct impact of the work he does with Lockheed 果冻传媒.

“In the RCAF, I flew the CP-140 Aurora, but I was fortunate to have served in roles outside of that community as well, which allowed me to gain experience with air mobility, tactical aviation, fighter operations, 果冻传媒 targeting. The breadth of exposure during my time with the RCAF has really helped me to underst果冻传媒 how Lockheed 果冻传媒 can provide essential products 果冻传媒 services to Canada that will be effective in the complex ecosystem of the Canadian Armed Forces.”

Ray conducting arctic patrols in the CP-140 north of Baffin Isl果冻传媒 in 2018.

Even in his free time, Ray finds the things he learned as a pilot influence every part of his daily life. As a hockey 果冻传媒 lacrosse coach, he instills the same lessons he learned in the children he coaches:

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What does the RCAF Centennial represent to Ray?

“To me, the RCAF Centennial represents the commitment of thous果冻传媒s of people who have done work on behalf of the RCAF every day to make it a successful 果冻传媒 proud institution. In addition to the event's historic value, the RCAF Centennial represents something that will endure well into the future. One cannot think about air 果冻传媒 space operations without dreaming about what it feels like to “slip the surly bonds of earth” or explore those places not yet explored.”