Chief of the Defence Staff visits CFB Esquimalt

General Jon Vance (right), Chief of the Defence Staff, and Rear-Admiral Art McDonald (left), Commander Maritime Forces Pacific, take a moment for a quick photo Monday, March 27 in the Admiral’s office. Photo by Cpl Blaine Sewell, Formation Imaging Esquimalt

General Vance salutes the Colour Party (right) before inspecting the Guard of Honour at Duntze Head. Photo by Cpl Blaine Sewell, Formation Imaging Esquimalt

General Vance is welcomed to the base by Chief Petty Officer First Class Gilles Grégoire, MARPAC Chief Petty Officer. Photo by Cpl Blaine Sewell, Formation Imaging Esquimalt

Master Seaman Edwards receives a CDS coin for her support to Naval Training System transformation from General Vance. CDS coins are presented by the Chief of the Defence Staff to members for demonstrating hard work and outstanding contribution to the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Armed Forces. Photo by Cpl Blaine Sewell, Formation Imaging Esquimalt

General Vance talks about policy change in the Canadian Armed Forces during a town hall at the Pacific Fleet Club. Photo by Cpl Blaine Sewell, Formation Imaging Esquimalt