Author Archive for Lookout
The Lookout Newspaper can trace its history back to April 1943 when CFB Esquimalt’s first newspaper was published. Since then, Lookout has grown into the award winning source for Pacific Navy News. Leading the way towards interactive social media reach, we are a community resource newspaper growing a world wide audience.
Compassionate leave policy additions supports military families
DND–– The Director General of Compensation and Benefits (DGCB) recently introduced new sub-types of compassionate leave, which are now included in Chapter 7 of the Canadian Forces Leave Policy Manual (CFLPM). This new initiative will help reduce personal and family stress for CAF members so they can focus on the challenges at home when difficult situations arise. Following […]
Firefighters ready for pet emergencies
Peter MallettStaff Writer–– CFB Esquimalt firefighters can now resuscitate pets. Fire and Rescue Services have acquired oxygen masks specifically designed to fit the muzzle and snout of dogs, cats, and other pets. Three fire trucks are equipped with the new lifesaving masks. “If we attend a structural fire at a residential military housing unit and […]
Army Engineer Reservists hone bridge-building skills on Haida Gwaii
Lt(N) Robert FinesHMCS Discovery–– In late September, members of 39 Combat Engineer Regiment (39 CER) found themselves in the northern part of Haida Gwaii in support of Canadian Forces Detachment (CFD) Masset, a remote communication site that supports Canadian Forces Station Leitrim in Ottawa. A team of 88 members from 39 CER consisting of reservists from units all […]
