LCdr Kasianov reflects on training Ukrainian soldiers in Latvia By Gabrielle Brunette, Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott In June of 2023, Lieutenant Commander (LCdr) Paul Kasianov deployed on what would be an emotional, yet rewarding experience. He would spend the next 6 months working as a Chief Linguist in […]
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CFB Halifax bounced in overtime at regional basketball final
CFB Halifax bounced in overtime at regional basketball final By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff The Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax men’s basketball team lost to CFB Greenwood 85-71 in overtime in the final of the CAF Atlantic Regional tournament on February 29th. This year’s tournament was held at 5th Canadian […]
HMCS Max Bernays heads west to join MARPAC
His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Max Bernays, Canada’s third Harry-DeWolf Class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel, left Halifax on March 11 for its new homeport at Esquimalt, BC with Canadian Fleet Pacific. “It’s exciting to be able to pave the way for the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel class on […]
Volume 58, Issue 6, March 18, 2024
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RCN Proud: How Jim Gordon became “Lucky”
RCN Proud: How Jim Gordon became “Lucky” By Vincent Joyce, Pictou County Military Museum James Leroy “Lucky” Gordon was born on September 25th, 1944, in London, England. He and his mother, May, emigrated to Canada aboard the RMS Rangitata in 1945. Landing at Pier 21 in Halifax, Jim and his […]
Annapolis Valley students and Student Support Workers explore firefighting careers at CFB Halifax
Annapolis Valley students and Student Support Workers explore firefighting careers at CFB Halifax By Kathryn Gatien, CFB Halifax Public Affairs On November 7, 2023, the CFB Halifax Fire Department hosted 14 high school students and four Student Support Workers (SSW) from the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education for a […]
HMCS Charlottetown, the Steadfast Defender
HMCS Charlottetown, the steadfast defender By Capt Camille MacKenzie Dolphin, HMCS Charlottetown On January 31st 2024, HMCS Charlottetown departed Halifax with an embarked CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, a full crew and steadfast determination. From Canada, the ship travelled across the Atlantic and up to Northern Europe to participate in the largest […]
Presentation honours William Hall and Black military contributions
Presentation honours William Hall and Black military contributions By Nathan Stone Trident staff The life and legacy of Petty Officer William Hall and the military history of Black people in Canada were the subjects of a presentation in the Juno Tower Ballroom on February 29th. The event served as a […]
Fitness on the flight deck
A Sailor aboard His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Margaret Brooke finds time for a stationary bike workout while sailing in the Caribbean on February 4. The ship left Halifax in early January for a six-week mission in support of American-led counter narcotics efforts as part of Operation Caribbe.
Padre’s Corner: Avoid the fall
Padre’s Corner: Avoid the fall By Padre Capt Brenda Zwicker, CFB Halifax Unit Chaplain Pride comes before the fall. I am less grieved about the fall of a leader than I am about the harm that person did to others on their way down. We have all met proud people; […]