Greasing the groove: small sets for big progress By Gage Smith, Fitness and Sports Instructor, CFB Halifax If your objective was to learn to play the violin, perfect your tennis serve, or improve your free throw percentage, how would you go about improving your skill? Would you practice once or […]
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Shared experiences connect Navy ship’s divers across generations
Shared experiences connect Navy ship’s divers across generations By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Training to be a ship’s diver is one of the most physically and mentally demanding challenges that a Royal Canadian Navy sailor can take on. Candidates spend six weeks being pushed to the limits by senior instructors […]
Operation CARIBBE
HMCS Saskatoon sails in a column formation with Mexican Navy offshore patrol vessel, Revolucion, and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Robert Ward astern in the eastern Pacific during a passing exercise as part of the North American Maritime Security Initiative on May 13, 2021.
How organ donation and RCN support is helping a grieving family
How organ donation and RCN support is helping a grieving family By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff When Chris Williams died following a catastrophic car crash near his home in West Chezzetcook on July 25, 2019, his family took comfort in knowing his organs would go on to save other lives. […]
Champion’s message to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
By RAdm Luc Cassivi, Champion, Defence Team Pride Advisory Organization The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is a day to reflect on our attitudes towards others, to confront and overcome our biases. It is also an opportunity to acknowledge that around the world, LGBTQ2+ individuals are still the […]
Exercise JOINT WARRIOR 21-2
Exercise JOINT WARRIOR 21-2 Exercise JOINT WARRIOR 21-2 took place from May 8-14 off the coast of Scotland, with SNMG1 ships and aircraft, including HMCS Halifax and its embarked CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, participating in realistic multi-threat scenarios at sea.
Volume 55, Issue 10, May 17, 2021
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Physical training aboard HMCS Harry DeWolf
HMCS Harry DeWolf members perform lunges during a flight deck PT session on May 2, while the ship was conducting warm weather trials in waters off Puerto Rico.
An expression of recognition for volunteers
By Sarah-Jean Mannette, Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre Like much of this year, the pandemic has created many challenges. It has also created opportunities to connect with people in alternative and creative ways. One such opportunity is the annual event to recognize volunteers who support military members and […]
New commanding officer for future HMCS Margaret Brooke
New commanding officer for future HMCS Margaret Brooke By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff Cdr Nicole Robichaud assumed command of the future HMCS Margaret Brooke on April 30, in a virtual Change of Command ceremony presided over by Cmdre Richard Feltham, Commander Canadian Fleet Atlantic. Cdr Robichaud, who is originally from […]