The new CFB Halifax bell was rung for the first time at morning colours on May 2 by Base Commander Capt(N) David Mazur. It replaces the old HMCS Stadacona bell, which was worn and cracked from years of use. The new bell was manufactured by Lunenburg Foundry & Engineering. Pictured […]
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RCN collaborates with Parks Canada
Sable Island trips highlight strong relationship between RCN, Parks Canada By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Sable Island National Park Reserve (NPR) is a unique location that few Canadians get the opportunity to visit. The 45-kilometre long sliver of sand dune sits about 160km off of Nova Scotia – it’s dangerous […]
CFAEP recruits visit DCTF Kootenay
CFAEP offers a taste of different CAF careers By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff A group of 16 Indigenous youth from across the country have been in Halifax for the past three weeks getting a crash course in life as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Canadian Armed Forces […]
New CWO for 12 Wing Shearwater
12 Wing Shearwater’s outgoing Wing Chief Warrant Officer, CWO David E. Hepditch (right) and Col Sid Connor (centre) sign documents with incoming CWO Bruno Poirier (left) during the Wing’s Change of Appointment ceremony on April 18, 2019 at 12 Wing Shearwater.
Volume 52, Issue 10, May 20, 2019
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Cooperative engagement in the Pacific
Cooperative engagement in the Pacific Ocean By Capt Annie Morin, Op CARIBBE PAO HMC Ships Yellowknife and Whitehorse are keeping busy during their transit to begin Op CARIBBE, Canada’s contribution to the interdiction of illicit trafficking under a US Joint Interagency Task Force South. During an exercise at sea, Yellowknife […]
CAF Basketball Nationals
Mariners take silver after finals loss at CAF Basketball Nationals By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Despite going undefeated for years at the regional level, the CFB Halifax Mariners Men’s Basketball team has been struggling to take the top prize at the CAF National Basketball Championship in recent years. That struggle […]
HMCS Ville de Québec hosts Canadian Leaders
Sailors leave big impression on CLaS guests aboard HMCS Ville de Québec By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff As a researcher who focuses on security issues, Dr. Jamie Levin says he’s often found that a “firewall” can exist between academia and military practitioners. So during a recent trip to sea with […]
New PO2s celebrate promotion
Newly promoted Petty Officers celebrate with family, colleagues By Trident Staff A group of ten RCN sailors began the next phase of their naval careers during a special ceremony aboard HMCS Ville de Quebec on April 4, marking their promotion from the rank of Master Seaman to Petty Officer, 2nd […]
HMCS Yellowknife on Op Caribbe
HMCS Yellowknife conducts training with allies on Op CARIBBE By Capt Annie Morin, Op CARIBBE PAO As professionals, it’s our responsibility to train and remain proficient and effective in our respective domains. When an opportunity came up for training with our American allies, the ship’s company of HMCS Yellowknife was […]
