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Volume 59 Number 30 | July 28, 2014 newspaper.com MARPAC NEWS CFB Esquimalt, Victoria, B.C. OS Benjamin Connor takes the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Enrolment Oath given by LCdr Michelle Tessier at the RAVEN Swearing-in Ceremony July 18. This year’s RAVEN Program takes 34 students of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit ancestry from around Canada and puts them through a five-week Primary Army Reserve Basic Military Qualification Course, as well as a three-day Culture Camp on Aboriginal traditions. The program exists to foster an understanding between the CAF and Aboriginal communities by providing a training opportunity to youth, and educating them both on cultural traditions and military skills. Shawn O’Hara, Lookout We proudly serve the www.canex.ca 15% Canadian Forces Community Military Discount No Interest As a military family we understand your cleaning needs during ongoing Credit Plan service, deployment and relocation. www.mollymaid.ca 250•381•8725 878 Viewfield Rd. 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Plus the United States Legion of Merit (Commander) pre- sented by President Harry The place to be Truman for his work as the Canadian Naval Attache before downtown and Naval Member of the Canadian Joint Staff in Washington DC. We’ll shuttle you! Call for pick up 250-363-6028 TGIF! Family medals passed on to MARPAC Free lunch Shawn O’Hara proud of everyone here for members Staff Writer today.” August 1 RAdm Victor Brodeur The walls of the served in the RCN for 38 Admiral’s suite at Maritime years from 1909 to 1947. Force Pacific (MARPAC) During his lengthy career, Headquarters will now be RAdm received recognition home to an important piece for his service from heads Wings & Poker of Royal Canadian Navy of state around the world. history. Most notably, he was August 7 & 21 In a small presenta- made a Commander of the Poker @ 7 pm tion held July 23 in the Order of the British Empire $75 in prizes Wardroom, VAdm (Ret’d) (CBE) by King George VI Nigel Brodeur passed on for services to the Empire. to top winners, the medals worn by his King George also awarded Karaoke @ 8 father Rear-Admiral Victor RAdm Brodeur with the Brodeur to RAdm Bill CB (Companion of the Truelove, Commander Most Honourable Order Maritime Forces Pacific. of the Bath), the senior “My father cared very honour for service “of the Attaché and Naval Member number of sound clips from much about this navy, and highest calibre” during the of the Canadian Joint Staff an audio interview conduct- that caring shaped the Second World War. in Washington, D.C. ed with his late father dur- July 7 & 21 organization into what it is RAdm Brodeur was also Also, among the med- ing his retirement, speaking @ 8pm today,” said VAdm Brodeur, recognized for his service by als presented were a ser- on his service during World BINGO Prizes! who followed in his father’s the United States. President vice medal for participa- War One, his feelings on footsteps into the navy, Harry Truman awarded him tion in the 1914 Mexican the state of the navy fol- and eventually retiring as the Degree of Commander Revolution, the Croix de lowing two world-spanning Deputy Chief of Defence in the United States Legion Guerre avec Palme en conflicts, its future, and his Staff in 1987. “In passing of Merit “for extraordinary Bronze from France, and reflections on his career. these on I hope to pass fidelity and exceptionally the Second World War “I would do it all again on his memory and passion meritorious conduct in the Victory Medal. in a second,” said RAdm Karaoke for the Canadian Armed performance of outstanding During the presentation, Brodeur in the interview. Forces. He would be very service” as Canadian Naval VAdm Brodeur played a “I enjoyed every minute of August 14 & 28 my time, and loved my ser- vice and my fellows very @ 8 pm much.” WESTSHORE U-LOCK MINI STORAGE WESTSHORE U-LOCK MINI STORAGE RAdm Truelove spoke on MILITARY this sentiment and what it Movie Night DISCOUNT means in the modern day. OFFERED “I think if anything this August 28 @ 7:30pm ca shows us that our purpose Wings 7pm has not changed and that we will always rise to the challenge. You and your Kids Movie Night father collectively laid the August 28 @ 7:30pm foundation for this navy and it’s up to us and those Wings 7pm who follow us to carry our history forward. 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