All Entries Tagged With: "CAF"
Esquimalt’s Hidden Heroes: The Byrnell family’s military legacy
Kate Bandura, Lookout Contributor — Wes Byrnell’s remarkable career spans both military service and pioneering work in sports medicine, leaving an indelible mark on the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the field of athletic therapy. In 1976, Byrnell was awarded the prestigious Order of Military Merit, one of the highest honours in the Canadian military. This […]
A Readers Halloween Tale
Ryan Cane — I still remember that Halloween night in 1965 as if it were yesterday. We lived on a military base back then, tucked away in the middle of nowhere. Rows of identical beige houses lined the streets in the married quarter’s community, and the kids knew each other by name. My dad was […]
Chaplain’s Corner: One Team, One Force
Padre Lt(N) Gregory McMullin, Reserve Chaplain, CFB Esquimalt — As a Chaplain in the Reserve Force, when given the opportunity to serve during the summer months at CFB Esquimalt, I have not been able to refuse. After all, who wouldn’t jump at the chance to bask in an area world-renowned for its breathtaking scenery. Undeniably, there […]
