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Lent: What does Ronald McDonald have to do with the Crucifixion?

Chaplain’s Corner, CFB Esquimalt Chaplains — During the time of the year called ‘Lent’ many Christians give up the eating of meat (or warm blooded-flesh) on Fridays as a reminder of the flesh of Jesus that bled on Good Friday. In response, in 1962, a McDonald’s franchise owner in Cincinnati dreamed up a fish sandwich (ie. COLD-blooded […]

Members of the Base Logistics team gather for a group photograph.

Unsung Logisticians lauded at birthday bash

Peter Mallett, Staff Writer  —    A rare opportunity to get all Logisticians from CFB Esquimalt under one roof arose on Feb. 1, when members celebrated the 56th birthday of the Royal Canadian Logistics Service (RCLS).   Approximately 250 members of Base Logistics (BLog) filled the Rainbow Room of the Chief and Petty Officers’ Mess to capacity. Heartfelt […]

The Canadian Army’s 4 Engineer Support Regiment, 1, 2 and 5 Canadian Engineering Regiment train along side other international units apart of NATO to perform a Helo Jump near Bentinck Island, Metchosin, British Columbia on 12 February 2024. EX ROGUISH BUOY fosters important international partnerships and prepares combat dive teams for engineer reconnaissance tasks and other tactical operations. Photo: Aviator Conor R.G. Munn, Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician