All Entries Tagged With: "marpac"
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 […]
Reservist discovers rewards of the Sentinel Program
Peter Mallett Staff Writer — The inspiration to join the Sentinel program has much to do with being a self-described ‘people’ person, says one of the newest Sentinels on the west coast. “If I think back to all the greatest experiences I have had in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), along with the worst experiences in […]
Stay healthy this winter season, get a flu shot
Capt Laura Guevremont, CFHSC(P) – With flu season in full swing, Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Pacific) has been offering the flu shot to its members to help them stay healthy this winter. It’s important when deciding whether or not to get the flu shot that you have the right information about the flu and […]
Battle of Coronel 100th anniversary
In a foyer lined with historic artifacts of Royal Roads University’s days as a military college, a small crowd gathered to mark the death of four young Canadian sailors who died 100 years ago. During the Battle of Coronel on Nov.1, 1914, four Canadian midshipmen Malcolm Cann, John Hatheway, William Palmer and Arthur Silver – […]
