Sailor First Class (S1) Charles Tucker received a Chief of Defence Staff Commendation and a BC Emergency Health Services Vital Link Award for saving the life of a former classmate. S1 Tucker reposted to HMCS Calgary recently but was with Vancouver when he performed the rescue on Dec. 19, 2021, during his vacation in Kelowna.
Seventeen military members from CFB Esquimalt were honored at the Spring Honours and Awards Ceremony by Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC) for their exceptional contributions, including record drug seizures and regional security impact, outstanding leadership in emergency response, and remarkable efforts in fostering an inclusive environment during deployments.
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.