All Entries Tagged With: "CAF"
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Fluoride – who cares? Your teeth!
Corporal Erika Johnson, Dental Technician, 1 Dental Unit Detachment Esquimalt — Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral and the 13th most common element in the Earth’s crust. It plays an essential part in good oral health and prevents cavities. While some communities add fluoride to their drinking water, others rely on its naturally occurring levels and increasing […]
![Veteran reservists conduct tours of HMCS Winnipeg and Calgary at the beginning of May. The groups were part of approximately 107 veterans participating in this year's University Naval Training Division Association Conference. Photo supplied](https://www.lookoutnewspaper.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/077-200x200.jpg)
Veteran reservists refresh knowledge during base tour
Peter Mallett, Staff Writer — A group that gathered on HMCS Winnipeg’s flight deck on the morning of May 10 eagerly discussed the embarked CH 148 Cyclone Helicopter. From afar, the gathering seemed like another guided tour of the Halifax-class frigate, yet, Sub-Lieutenant (SLt) Benjamin Miller, Winnipeg’s Naval Warfare Officer, said it was nuanced. “Because the visitors […]
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Awards ceremony recognizes ‘uncommon virtue’
Peter Mallett, Staff Writer — Seventeen military members from CFB Esquimalt have received special recognition from Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC) for their extraordinary efforts. The acknowledged gathered with friends, family, and co-workers at the Chief and Petty Officer’s Mess on May 17 for the Spring Honours and Awards Ceremony. Rear-Admiral (Radm) Christopher Robinson, Commander Maritime Forces Pacific […]