Archana CiniLookout NewspaperHundreds of Defence Team members, families, and community partners celebrated Formation Fun Day 2025 at CFB Esquimalt. –Laughter, music, and the buzz of family fun filled Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt on Sept 6 as the local Defence community gathered to celebrate Formation Fun Day 2025. An annual event held at the Naden Athletic Centre and surrounding grounds, Formation Fun Day drew hundreds of Defence Team members, families, and community partners for a day of carnival-style games, food, and entertainment. “Formation Fun Day was full of life,” said Leah Pokocky, Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Special Event Coordinator. For Esquimalt local Sarah Thompson, Formation Fun Day was more than just a day out — it was a reminder of the strength of the Defence community.