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Military life at CFB Esquimalt centres around the defence of Canadian interests and freedoms along the Pacific coast and overseas.

Routine services and support for military members are provided through CFB Esquimalt's public programs. Visit the Maritime Pacific and Department of Defence websites to find out more about:
[ Chaplain Services ] CFB Esquimalt has Protestant and Catholic chapels, social groups, and services that meet the spiritual needs of members and their families.	[ Housing and Accommodation ] Learn more about base housing, island life and about making Vancouver Island home.
[ In Routine ] For members new to CFB Esquimalt, ensure you're aware of your complete In Routine orders.	[ Medical Services ] The Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Pacific) offers outpatient care to all members serving within the Formation.
[ Messes ] The Chief and Petty Officers' Mess, Wardroom, Pacific Fleet Club, and Bernays and Nelles Block meet the nutrition and social needs of military members.	[ What's News ] Stay updated on the defence community with PSP Esquimalt's base newspaper The Lookout, or the Canadian Forces Maple Leaf.

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[ The Force ]
Over 6,000 member and civilian personnel on the Maritime Command team work at the CFB Esquimalt naval base on Vancouver Island.

A stoic, yet visible presence, Maritime Pacific Forces undertake crucial domestic and international missions every day.