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FMF Cape Scott helps kick off 2024 NDWCC
2 days agoOn Wednesday, September 18, Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott (FMFCS) showed their support for the National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) in the Halifax and Shearwater region by hosting their Year of the Dragon Charity Kick off BBQ. The event had live music, raffles, and a 50/50 draw. Bravo Zulu […]
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Halifax-class ships mark milestone birthday
6 days agoA group of Halifax-class frigates are celebrating 30th birthdays (anniversary of commissioning date) in 2024. Members of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Fredericton, seen here, marked the occasion on September 10 with a birthday barbecue on board in Halifax. The ship recently held a Change of Command, welcoming new Commanding […]
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
7 days agoThe Survivors’ Flag was raised on HMC ships, at CFB Halifax Headquarters, and at the 12 Wing Shearwater main gate on Friday, November 27 as part of Defence Team activities marking the upcoming National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. On September 30 the Survivors’ Flag will be […]
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Battle of Britain commemoration at 12 Wing Shearwater
1 week agoMembers of 12 Wing Shearwater and 14 Wing Greenwood joined together on parade on September 15 as the defence community marked the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Of nearly 3,000 pilots who took part in the Battle over the summer of 1940, more than 100 were Canadians, including […]
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A “Bluenose Bienvenue” for new military families
2 weeks agoThe Halifax and Region Military Family Resource Centre (H&R MFRC) hosted military and Veteran families at 12 Wing Shearwater on September 7 for Bluenose Bienvenue, an event meant to welcome new families to the area and foster connection within the Defence community with a day of family friendly activities. The […]