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Hi, I'm Lieutenant-Colonel
Riel “Guns” Erickson.
I'm the Commandant of 2 Canadian
Forces Flying Training School.
I'm here with you today
at 15 Wing Moose Jaw
to do the 60 Seconds With
challenge. Alright.
"What has been
the greatest challenge
you faced in your career?"
Overcoming my own self-doubt.
"How do you maintain
your mental health?"
Meditation, exercise
and laughing as much as I can,
usually at myself.
"If you could learn to do
anything, what would it be?"
Play the piano.
I have not learned
to do that, and I've
always wanted to.
"How would you propose
breaking down barriers
facing women
in Defence and Security?"
I think those of us
here just need
to get out there and be seen.
The more you see it,
the more it becomes the norm.
"What's the best part
of commanding
2 Canadian Forces
Flying Training School?"
Definitely the people.
They're amazing to work with
and I love working
with the young pilots
as they start their career.
"What is one thing you can't
live without?"
I have two young kids,
so it is absolutely coffee.
"What advice would you give
to women considering a career
in Defence and within the RCAF?"
Just go do it. Try it. You have
no idea what you're capable of
until you give it a try,
so get out there.
And finally:
"High-tech or low-tech?"
High-tech.