HMCS St. John’s participates in the largest military exercise in Europe By Capt Christopher Daniel, PAO CJOC, and SLt Derek Frank, UPAR HMCS St. John’s HMCS St. John’s, along with other members of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1), participated in Ex JOINT WARRIOR 18 off the Northwest Coast of […]
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Registration open for Navy Bike Ride
Registration open for second annual Navy Bike Ride By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff After a successful debut in 2017 that saw nearly 400 people hit the Shearwater Trail on their bicycles, the CFB Halifax Navy Bike Ride is back for its second year. The ride is set to take place […]
Battle of the Atlantic memorial
A memorial for the Battle of the Atlantic By Virginia Beaton, Trident Staff During the Battle of the Atlantic Sunday ceremony held at Point Pleasant Park in Halifax, a Cyclone helicopter and an Aurora long range patrol aircraft flew overhead. Standing in the harbour just off the park, HMCS Halifax […]
Four of a kind
The Stadacona Band trumpet section says farewell to two of its own – PO2 Tim Elson, PO2 Eric Sproul, PO2 Raef Wilson and Lt(N) David Jackson celebrate PO2 Wilson’s and Lt(N) Jackson’s last performance with the Stadacona Band of Maritime Forces Atlantic. PO2 Wilson is retiring and Lt(N) Jackson, the […]
Upcoming SAR Tech briefings
Upcoming SAR Tech briefings at CFB Halifax By CFB Halifax Public Affairs If you’re looking for a new challenge in your military career, you might want to consider becoming a Search and Rescue Technician (SAR Tech). This proud and prestigious CAF occupation accepts Regular and Reserve Force NCMs who undergo […]
Mariners take silver at Basketball Nationals
Mariners take silver at CAF Basketball Nationals By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff This year’s CAF National Basketball Championship, held from April 8-11 at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, saw the CFB Halifax Mariners compete as Atlantic Regional champs for the astounding 17th time in a row. They hoped to capture national […]
Former CFAEP participant giving back
Former Aboriginal Entry Program participant hopes to give back as mentor By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff When AB Bridgett Doucett signed up for the Canadian Forces Aboriginal Entry Program, she knew she was interested in a military career, but the CAF environment and culture were foreign to her. An introduction […]
Naval Reserve sailors conduct rescue near Charlottetown
HMCS Queen Charlotte sailors conduct rescue off coast of P.E.I. By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff A focus on training in small boat operations has paid off in a big way for Naval Reserve members at HMCS Queen Charlotte, who were able to use their expertise to safely rescue 15 civilians […]
High tech welding simulator at Fleet School
High tech welding simulator lowers Fleet School expenses By Peter Mallett, The Lookout Staff Instructors at Naval Fleet School Pacific (NFS(P)) say a new augmented reality welding simulator will enhance instruction, reduce waste, and save money. They recently tested the AugmentedArc welding trainer that will be used during the Maritime […]
Day of Mourning honours injured workers
Day of Mourning honours injured workers By Virginia Beaton, Trident Staff Twenty-one small Nova Scotia flags stood on the shelf behind the podium in the lobby of Province House on April 28, the annual Day of Mourning for workers who were injured or killed on the job. Each flag stood […]
