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Lion dancers bring festive cheer for the Lunar New Year
Peter Mallett, Staff Writer — A giant drum, hand-hammered gong and cymbals sounded at the main entrance of Rear-Admiral (RAdm) Christopher Robinson’s official residence as two brightly coloured red and yellow lions warmed up the mood on Feb. 14. The lion dancers from Victoria’s Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club have cleansed CFB Esquimalt of ‘bad mojo’ while […]
HMCS Regina’s WENGTECH named Sailor of the Quarter
Peter Mallett, Staff Writer — When Sailor First Class (S1) Nahom Beyene took on several additional tasks and responsibilities outside of those assigned to him in HMCS Regina, he did not expect to receive the Maritime Forces Pacific Sailor of the Quarter award. “I am completely surprised and humbled to receive this award,” said S1 […]
Retirees honored with Command Commendation
Peter MallettStaff Writer — Two recently-retired Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) members are the latest recipients of a Command Commendation by General (Gen) Wayne Eyre, Chief of Defence Staff. Gen.Eyre was on-hand at Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC) HQ on March 15 to personally recognize and thank Lieutenant-Commander (ret’d) Chris Maier, formerly of Naval Fleet School […]
