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New leader emerges for Pacific Fleet

New leader emerges for Pacific Fleet

After two years leading the Royal Canadian Navy’s fleet on the west coast, Commodore (Cmdre) Bob Auchterlonie relinquished command of Canadian Fleet Pacific (CANFLTPAC) at a change of command ceremony last Wednesday. Standing dockside with HMCS Calgary at his back, Cmdre Auchterlonie officially signed over command to Captain (Navy) Jeffery Zwick. “When I took command […]

Whitehorse and Nanaimo return home

Whitehorse and Nanaimo return home

After a five week deployment on Operation Caribbe, in which HMCS Whitehorse and HMCS Nanaimo assisted in seizing a combined six metric tons of cocaine, the two ships arrived home last Wednesday to a crowd of cheering families and loved ones. The ships sailed past Duntze Head for the traditional salute while the Naden Band […]