CFB Halifax Trident Navy Newspaper
Saturday, January 11, 2025
HMCS Montréal’s PO1 Buchanan reflects on Operation Projection By Capt Trevor Young, HMCS Montréal Petty Officer 1st Class Rory “Bucky” Buchanan grew up in Sundridge, Ontario and joined the Royal Canadian Navy as a marine technician in 2004. Initially, he had hoped to become a police officer with the Ontario […]
Maritime Forces Atlantic leadership joined government officials and others on board HMCS Sackville on August 15 to officially announce the program for the upcoming Halifax International Fleet Week. Canada’s Atlantic Fleet will be joined by ships participating in the coinciding Exercise Cutlass Fury, meaning service members from Canada, the United […]
Message from the new Minister of National Defence Dear colleagues, I am honoured to be appointed as your new Minister of National Defence. I have dedicated my career to keeping Canadians safe, and I welcome the opportunity to work with all of you in this new role. This institution has […]
A Change of Appointment ceremony was held on August 3 to welcome Maritime Forces Atlantic’s new Formation Chief, Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Derek Godin. CPO1 Godin takes over from CPO1 Alena Mondelli, who served as Formation Chief since June of 2022. From left, CPO1 Godin, RAdm Josée Kurtz, Commander […]
Local Defence Team members, their families, and members of the public are invited to watch a performance by the Canadian Armed Forces Parachute Team, the SkyHawks, at the 12 Wing Shearwater sports field on Wednesday, August 23 at 7 p.m. Canada’s only military parachute team, the SkyHawks have embarked on […]
HMCS Harry DeWolf left Halifax on August 10 for Operation Nanook 2023. On this Arctic operation, the ship will lead a multinational maritime task group with the United States Coast Guard, United States Navy, and the French Navy, participate in a variety of exercises, and conduct presence patrols in Northern […]
The Atlantic Region Reception for the Canadian Football League’s recent Touchdown Atlantic game in Halifax was held at the CFB Halifax Chief and Petty Officer’s Mess at Juno Tower on July 28. The Grey Cup itself made an appearance, and Maritime Forces Atlantic Commander RAdm Josée Kurtz presented Canadian football […]
NFS(A) instructor was “filled with pride” after role with Indigenous Games By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff A local sailor says he was left feeling proud of his heritage, culture, and his military career after being tasked to carry the DND/CAF Eagle Staff during the opening ceremonies of the recent North […]
Harry DeWolf heading back to sea on Operation Nanook By RCN After ten months of an operational hiatus for necessary repairs and extensive sailor training, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Harry DeWolf departed Halifax on August 10 for the 2023 iteration of the annual Arctic sovereignty deployment, Operation Nanook. “From […]
CFB Halifax comes out on top after Period Poverty challenge By Peter Mallett, The Lookout Captain (Navy) Peter Sproule was in positive spirits about being tossed into the chilly waters of Esquimalt Harbour on a cool and grey day. The Chief of Staff for Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC) was in […]
