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FDU(P) receives approximately one call per Members of the RCMP explosive disposal unit week to dispose of live and inert ordnance during had originally been dispatched to deal with the the winter months, and up to two in the summer ordnance. Their bomb specialists were recalled months. Their area of responsibility includes all after it was determined the item was military DND and Government of Canada property in grade. the Province of British Columbia; they will also According to the RCMP, the resident had pur- respond when tasked to aid any organization or chased the item at a garage sale thinking it was individual requiring their assistance. an interesting artifact. They evacuated the home “It is the mandate of the Fleet Diving Unit and six nearby residences and set up a perimeter [Pacific] to provide safe disposal of any military a safe distance away from the home. ordnance,” said PO2 Léonard. “It’s rewarding to The Maritime Explosive Ordnance Disposal ensure our expertise and knowledge help local Unit was dispatched after receiving a tasking call authorities and keeps the public safe, not to men- from Regional Joint Operations Centre. tion blowing stuff up safely and in a controlled PO2 Benoît Léonard and S1 Jacob Desjardins manner is always awesome.” travelled from Victoria to North Vancouver in After an initial inspection of the ordnance, PO2 the FDU(P) munitions disposal truck. Once on Léonard said the item was then rendered safe for the scene, they identified and safely disposed of transport to a local gravel pit where it was safely the ordnance. destroyed. Wishing our constituents a reflective, hopeful and forward-looking Canada Day after a difficult year. MP Randall Garrison MP Laurel Collins Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke Victoria [email protected] [email protected] 250-405-6550 250-363-3600 June 28, 2021 CANADIAN MILITARY’S TRUSTED NEWS SOURCE • CELEBRATING 77 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS LOOKOUT • 3 Marine › Land › DH Dan Murphy Aviation › Cavendish Nuclear › Display 2 col (3.322”) x 2” babcockcanada.com Issue 41, Oct. 20, 2020 Dan Murphy, RAdm (Ret’d) Lawyer with a Military Perspective 250.589.4571 Grievances • Service Discipline • Notary • Pension Appeal Current hours of operation: • Criminal Defence • General Practice • Real Estate Pacific Fleet 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. [email protected] • www.danmurphy.ca Club reopens “I think many members had been discouraged because the old location had been shut down for regular busi- ness for so long,” says MS Whalen. “There is a lot of Ready for the big move? in new location excitement surrounding our grand opening in Naden Enjoy BMO employee rates on a wide range of mortgage and I think people are really looking forward to it.” options. No matter where you are moving across Canada, A big part of that excitement is because the new Julie McAlpine is here to help you. location, at the rear of the CFB Esquimalt Naval and Julie McAlpine, CD Military Museum, provides easy access for many mem- Peter Mallett Mortgage Specialist for the Defence Community bers. This includes those who live nearby in Nelles Staff Writer 250-818-4821 | [email protected] Block and Bernays Block residences and for a large The temporary home for the Pacific Fleet Club is now number of Base Administration staff. open for business in building Naden 40. “Many people said they often put off making the long The junior ranks mess officially opened June 21, fol- trek to the Signal Hill location, so the new location suits lowing the completion of a lengthy renovation. It is the needs of many,” she says. currently serving coffee and snacks. 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