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Chief Budden blazes a trail to retirement

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 […]

Sailor 1st Class Danny Dubeau performs diagnostics on the thermal couple sensor which monitors the temperature inside one of HMCS Vancouver’s gas turbine engines while at sea on the way to San Diego in June.

Marine Technician keeps HMCS Vancouver’s heart beating

Kate Bandura, Editor  —  As HMCS Vancouver slices through the Pacific waves en route to San Diego, Sailor 1st Class (S1) Danny Dubeau stands vigilant in the ship’s engine room. His mission: to ensure the warship’s powerful gas turbine engines continue to perform at peak efficiency. “We depend on our Marine Technicians to keep the […]

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Throttle therapy: Naval life meets motorcycle passion at CFB Esquimalt’s Auto Club

Kateryna Bandura, Editor  —  In the demanding world of military service, finding time for personal passions can be challenging. At CFB Esquimalt, the Auto Club’s motorcycle division is offering a unique solution for sailors who love to ride, providing a haven where the joy of motorcycling can thrive despite the rigors of naval life. “It’s hard […]