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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
