Join us in creating positive change: Become a Defence Representative By DND The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre’s Restorative Engagement (RE) program is inviting CAF members and DND public service employees from all walks of life to join our upcoming Defence representatives’ cohorts. This is a unique opportunity to […]
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Halifax takes regional curling title
Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax won the gold medal and championship trophy at this year’s Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Atlantic Region Curling Championship bonspiel, held over March 18 – 20 at the Gage Golf and Curling Club, located at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown. After advancing through the round-robin […]
Grappling with Cancer
Grappling with Cancer CAF jiu-jitsu instructor’s fighting spirit shows as he perseveres through health challenges By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff A decade-long battle with cancer is just another card in Master Corporal (MCpl) Eric Nevitt’s fighting career. Through his love of martial arts, he has found the strength to fight […]
New Coxswain for HMCS Toronto
His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Toronto welcomed a new Coxswain during a Change of Appointment ceremony on March 25. The outgoing Coxswain, Chief Petty Officer 1st Class (CPO1) Conrad Johnson, bid farewell to the ship’s company, while incoming Coxswain CPO1 Lynn Cassidy stepped into the important role. The ceremony […]
New CAF leaders mark PLQ completion
A Primary Leadership Qualification (PLQ) course graduation ceremony took place in the Naval Fleet School (Atlantic) drill shed at Stadacona on March 11. Forty-seven Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members completed this PLQ serial, which began on January 19. The seven-week course was held at CFB Halifax, with one week of […]
Coast collaboration enhancing submarine and ship readiness
Coast collaboration enhancing submarine and ship readiness By Gabrielle Brunette, FMF Cape Scott One Navy Team – it’s the concept that the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) functions as a unified entity, whether you’re in uniform defending our country or a civilian supporting the Navy’s mission. We have one goal, one […]
Volume 59, Issue 7, April 7, 2025
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Experimental mine warfare tactics focus of NATO meeting
By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff NATO representatives from both sides of the Atlantic met at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax from February 25–27 to discuss the latest developments and techniques in naval mine warfare. The meeting was attended by mine warfare experts from Canada, the United States, and European NATO […]
TEME is back with Ex Dirty Hands – Spring 2025
TEME is back with Ex Dirty Hands – Spring 2025 EX Dirty Hands Spring 2025 is now FULLY BOOKED (no more appointments available)! Thank you to local Defence Team members for supporting this National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign fundraiser! A National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign event in support of United […]
Recognizing our Marine Technicians while looking to the future
By RCN The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Marine Technician (MAR TECH) occupation performs critical functions in support of the RCN mission at sea and ashore – its members operate and maintain highly technical electro-mechanical, propulsion, mechanical, and power generation and distribution systems, enabling our warships to float, move and fight. […]