January 21 was the last day of the 2019-2020 CFB Halifax High School Co-op Program. On that day, participating students presented their key takeaways and favourite moments of the program in front of military leadership, program coordinators and teachers, after which they received school credit as well as a better understanding of […]
Author: Trident Newspaper
Volume 54, Issue 03, February 10, 2020
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CFB Halifax Base Divisions
Honours and awards presented at CFB Halifax Base Divisions By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Efforts have been made over recent months to hold Base Divisions more regularly at CFB Halifax, and the trend is continuing into the new year. The latest Divisions were held on January 15, with members from […]
HMCS Ottawa ready to fight
Combat Systems Engineering: Ensuring HMCS Ottawa is Ready to Fight By Capt Jenn Jackson, HMCS Ottawa PAO When most people think of the engineering department on a ship, they focus on those who are responsible to keep the ship floating and moving – two very vital requirements at sea. However, […]
Changes to service medals announced
By DND, As part of Strong, Secure, Engaged, (SSE 7), the Government of Canada is modernizing the CAF Honours and Awards system to ensure military members’ service to Canada is recognized in a more timely and appropriate manner. This initiative encompasses the modernization of the overseas service recognition framework. The […]
Battle of the Atlantic: Op DRUMBEAT
Op DRUMBEAT: U-boats wreak havoc along the eastern seaboard By CPO1 (ret’d) Patrick Devenish, Canadian Naval Memorial Trust It was the late evening at the Wolf’s Lair when the message came in; “Japan began hostilities with the United States on 7 December. At 1930 hours Central European time, strong air […]
Update from CTF 150
Great start for Australian-led Combined Task Force 150 By Lt(N) Tony Wright, CTF 150 Public Affairs Officer In a little over a week, Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150), led by Australia with a staff of Australians, Canadians, and New Zealanders, have conducted a pair of successful boardings netting almost […]
Welcome home, HMCS Halifax
HMCS Halifax arrived back in Halifax on January 24 after completing a 6-month deployment on Op REASSURANCE as the Flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group Two, focusing on maritime security and deterrence measures in the Mediterranean and southern Europe. HMCS Fredericton departed earlier in the week and is now en route to […]
Recognition for MFRC staff
12 Wing firefighter thanks MFRC and IWK staff By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff When Cpl Kwaku Amoateng’s son Jordan was diagnosed with autism at the age of three, the news was overwhelming. He was concerned about Jordan’s education and development in the years ahead, and unsure where to turn for […]
Operation LENTUS 20-01
Following an incredible snow storm in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canadian Armed Forces members have been deployed to begin assisting those in need, doing house checks and helping with snow removal. The deployment began with 200 members, and is relying heavily on Reserve Force personnel who reside in the communities hit […]
