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A message from the CFB Esquimalt Base Commander
“August 9 marks the 33rd annual Peacekeepers’ Memorial Parade held in Esquimalt Memorial Park. “In 2008, National Peacekeepers’ Day was established on Aug. 9 in Canada to recognize Canada’s greatest loss of life on a single Peacekeeping mission, and to provide Canadians an opportunity to express their gratitude and respect for all Peacekeepers. “This Memorial Parade was […]
Un message du commandant de la BFC Esquimalt
“Le 9 août marque le 33e défilé commémoratif annuel des gardiens de la paix, qui se tient au parc commémoratif d’Esquimalt. “En 2008, la Journée nationale des gardiens de la paix a été instaurée le 9 août au Canada afin de reconnaître la perte la plus importante de vies humaines au cours d’une seule mission de maintien […]
Chief Budden blazes a trail to retirement
Peter Mallett, Contributor — When Naval Fleet School (Pacific) Chief Petty Officer 1st Class (CPO1) Stan Budden reflects on his 31.5-year naval career, two great lessons learned come to mind. “Firstly, a career in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) represents a lifetime of service to others so it’s not just a job but a lifestyle,” says […]
