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There's one word that best describes the USS Ronald Reagan: Big. The U.S. navy aircraft carrier is 333 metres long -- the length of 21/2 CFL football fields.

The naval fleet review may be about building camaraderie among allies, but there is still room for friendly competition. Navies will go head to head in sporting events all day Sunday, and the public is invited to watch most of them.

Crew set to sail Monday for huge training exercise near Hawaii

Greater Victoria is getting shipshape to welcome the thousands of international sailors, tourists and dignitaries who arrive this week for a five-day party to celebrate the Canadian navy's 100th anniversary.

Our tiny fleet grew in size and importance during the conflict, and Victorians grieved the loss of local sailors

Forget the toot of a ship's horn, or the sound of wind in a boat's sails: The soundtrack for a day at CFB Esquimalt is more likely to feature the pulsing drill of jackhammers, the buzz of bulldozers and the steady whir of massive cranes.

Strict rules govern conduct for barracks residents

Base housing, resource centre connect families to help fill the void when navy personnel are away from home

Click here to view and hear a slideshow of the navy's history in photos.

Ghostly sightings, haunted buildings, unearthed bones: History-rich CFB Esquimalt, which has some of the oldest buildings in Greater Victoria, is ripe with tales of spooky spirits.