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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 […]
Supporting the Silent Service
Lt(N) Christian Jax, CANSUBFOR — Napolean famously said, ‘The amateurs discuss tactics; the professionals discuss logistics’. While perhaps simplistic, the view that logistics are ignored only at one’s peril is widely accepted. Small but mighty, submarines do not have the space for additional supplies. They rely on the Canadian Submarine Force (CANSUBFOR) Logistical Department […]
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 […]
