Keeping a naval tradition alive By Capt Aaron Lee and AB Keiran Sidle Being a boatswain demands a lot from an individual. Attention to detail, teamwork and physicality are all part of the job. However, one aspect of the trade remains integral but often taken for granted…rope work! There is […]
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MEGA Soccer 2019
Campus Atlantic takes MEGA Soccer championship By Trident Staff A base MEGA Soccer tournament was held at Porteous Field in Halifax from June 11-14, with teams competing for COTF, COTW, and Wing Cup points. Participants teams included FMF Cape Scott, Campus Atlantic, HMCS Montreal, Trinity, 12 AMS, FDU(A), 406 Squadron, […]
Halifax marks 75 years since D-Day
Service and sacrifice honoured as Halifax marks 75 years since D-Day landings By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff It was May of 1944 and a young SLt Harold Tilley was preparing for leave, after completing his technical courses, when he learned that “something big was about to happen.” Soon after, his […]
HMCS York cheers on the Raptors
Ready Aye Ready for a championship: HMCS York cheers the Raptors By SLt Kevin Vuong, HMCS York History made with Canadians, ashore and at sea, cheering for Canada’s team. With the Toronto Raptors’ historic win, they showed the world what the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) already knows – people first, […]
HMCS Oriole in the St. Lawrence Seaway
Cadet CPO1 Skye Watson-Campbell and Cadet CPO1 Thomas Wood, demonstrate weighing anchor to junior cadets on board HMCS Oriole in the St. Lawrence Seaway during the Great Lakes Deployment, June 18, 2019.
Between the sea and the sky
The Bluenose II is escorted by a CH-148 Helicopter from 12 Wing Shearwater as the ship sails in Peggy’s Cove on June 11, 2019. This image has been digitally altered.
Investiture Ceremony for CF Hlth Svcs C (A)
Honorary Naval Captain brings years of experience to CF Hlth Svcs C (A) By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff While Dr. Alice Aiken may be brand new to her role as the Honorary Naval Captain attached to Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Atlantic), she’s no stranger to the CAF community. Before […]
Volume 52, Issue 13, July 2, 2019
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Sports Recognition Breakfast
Hockey icon shares stories at Sports Recognition Breakfast By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Stanley Cup is the ultimate prize for professional hockey players, and part of the reward for those who capture the elusive trophy is getting to show it off back home, like Sidney Crosby has done in […]
Navy Bike Ride 2019
On Friday, May 31, CAF members and their families participated in the 2019 Navy Bike Ride Shadow event, starting at 12 Wing Shearwater and following the Shearwater Flyer Trail and Salt Marsh Trail.