All Entries Tagged With: "CAF"
Resiliency within our military families
Jackie Carlé, Executive Director, Esquimalt MFRC — At the Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC), we are honoured to walk alongside military connected families everyday. Our team of staff and volunteers are constantly impressed with the way military families navigate relocations and work-related absences of their military member while still maintaining their mental health and well-being. […]
Strengthening the Forces: your helmet and your head
Dr. Darrell Menard OMM MD, Dip Sport Med, Defence Stories — It may come as a surprise to many: did you know that according to the scientific evidence available, even the best helmets cannot prevent concussions? Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent on the design of protective helmets for many different sports, yet […]
CAF members triumph in grueling Nijmegen Marches
Kateryna Bandura, Lookout Contributor — Amidst sweltering heat and grueling conditions, three members from CFB Esquimalt joined eight other Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel in completing the prestigious Nijmegen Marches this July. The 106th edition of this renowned event challenged military participants to march 40 kms daily for four consecutive days while […]
