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Uniformed in naval blue, a gold braid over her shoulder, Gov. Gen. Micha脙芦lle Jean lifted her right hand to the brow of her cap. A deck below her, officers on the bridge of HMCS Algonquin gave the order and a bosun's whistle echoed across the water.

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