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Care packages collected by the Esquimalt MFRC and Cowichan Valley Hospital are packaged and sent off to HMCS Ottawa while deployed over the holidays. Photos provided.

Courrier moral, un geste de gratitude pour le NCSM Ottawa

Paul Dagonese, Personnel de la vigie  —  À l’approche des fêtes de fin d’année, une collaboration réconfortante entre le Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) d’Island Health et le Centre de ressources pour les familles des militaires (CRFM) d’Esquimalt a permis de s’assurer que les 250 marins à bord du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) Ottawa ne […]

Care packages collected by the Esquimalt MFRC and Cowichan Valley Hospital are packaged and sent off to HMCS Ottawa while deployed over the holidays. Photos provided.

Morale Mail, A Gesture of Gratitude for HMCS Ottawa

Paul Dagonese, Lookout Staff  —  As the holiday season approaches, a heartwarming collaboration between Island Health’s Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) and the Esquimalt Military Family Resource Center (MFRC) has ensured that the 250 sailors aboard His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ottawa won’t feel forgotten while deployed far from home. A collection of care packages and handwritten […]

Preparing for a Medical Release from the Military 

Preparing for a Medical Release from the Military 

Shannon Childs, SISIP Esquimalt  —  Transitioning from military to civilian life can seem overwhelming. Between paperwork, meetings, and decisions, it’s easy to feel like you’re in over your head. But there’s one area you can’t afford to overlook: your financial plan. From benefits to pensions, understanding your options is critical for setting yourself up for success […]