Kate Bandura

Reading Time: < 1 minute H MCS Winnipeg raised over $2,900 for the Manitoba Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund on deployment to the Indo-Pacific. “It goes to show all things are possible with the right perspective, adaptability, and perseverance,” said Petty Officer…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Graduates and instructors of the most recent Clearance Divers and Clearance Diving Officers class at Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific) (FDU(P)) memorialized their graduation with an underwater photo shoot. “The course photo is definitely a memorable…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Following a recent port visit in Manila, Philippines, HMCS Vancouver sailed through the waters of the Taiwan Strait on Sept. 20, along with the destroyer USS Higgins, on its way into Operation (Op) Neon’s area…

Reading Time: < 1 minute What began as a small Aviation event in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, has since evolved into the world’s largest diversity outreach event of its kind in Aviation, Aerospace, Marine and Defence. “Our unique, hands-on outreach events…

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Esquimalt Military Family and Resource Centre (MFRC) offers community resources and information for parents looking for extra support this school year. “With the military lifestyle, oftentimes newly-arrived parents don’t have family support in their…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Canadian sailors brought smiles to children thousands of kilometres away. As it is a custom that Canadian ships participate in outreach activities during port visits, 11 sailors, including the Commanding Officer of HMCS Winnipeg, Cdr…

Reading Time: < 1 minute White-uniformed sailors fed hundreds of people at the annual Pink Pancake Stampede Breakfast on July 13 in Calgary, Alta. “Many folks were asking questions about us cooking in our white uniforms, but we kept them…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Two Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs) have been tasked with helping out with Naval Warfare Officer (NWO) II course delivery to relieve high summer demand on the training system. “HMCS Brandon and HMCS Edmonton are…

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Raven Indigenous Summer Program is back this year with a few major revamps. Not only are half of this year’s staff women, but two staff members have Indigenous backgrounds. Such diversity brings unique experiences…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Junior Officers and junior sailors in between formal courses at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt completed On the Job training packages in an initiative between a frigate and three ORCA vessels. “Because ORCA ships are…