Thousands fill HMC Dockyard for DND Family Days in Halifax By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff It had been more than three years since the last time DND Family Days was held in Halifax, and judging by the large crowds out on June 23 and 24, defence team families were happy […]
Author: Trident Newspaper
Volume 57, Issue 14, July 10, 2023
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United Kingdom takes command of SNMG2
United Kingdom takes command of SNMG2 By NATO MARCOM Public Affairs Commodore Paul Stroude of the Royal Navy assumed command of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) in Taranto, Italy on 30 June 23. Commander of Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM), Royal Navy Vice Admiral Mike Utley, presided over the handover […]
March in Sicily to mark 80th anniversary of Operation Husky
March in Sicily to mark 80th anniversary of Operation Husky By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Throughout his 40-year career with the Naval Reserve, Chief Petty Officer, 1st Class (Retired) David Hutt says he was always inspired by, and grateful for, the service of Canada’s War Veterans. So when the opportunity […]
Padre’s Corner: Growing stronger through self-compassion
Padre’s Corner: Growing stronger Through self-compassion By Padre Capt Robin Major, BAdm Compassion can be described as treating others as we would like to be treated, and self-compassion involves treating ourselves as we would treat a good friend in a time of need. Let’s explore some of the myths about […]
A fond farewell and warm welcome for HMCS Margaret Brooke
A fond farewell and warm welcome for HMCS Margaret Brooke By Mikela Thoms, Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) On June 16, HMCS Margaret Brooke officially received its third Coxswain, with outgoing Coxn Chief Petty Officer, 1st Class Steve Clark passing the baton to CPO1 Charles “Chuck” Landry. To mark […]
HFX Wanderers march to victory at DND Appreciation Match
HFX Wanderers march to victory at DND Appreciation Match By CFB Halifax Public Affairs The HFX Wanderers DND Appreciation Match took place on Saturday, June 10, and it was an absolute blast! The Match included amazing performances by the Stadacona Band and 12 Wing Pipes and Drums Shearwater bands, a […]
Join the next RCN Mentorship Program session on July 12
Join the next RCN Mentorship Program session on July 12 Are you aware of the positive impact that participation in sport can have on your life and your CAF career? The next session of the RCN Mentorship Program 23-05 – #10 Community, Sports and building Relationships through Mentorship – is […]
Gathering marks completion of MARLANT HQ building upgrades
Gathering marks completion of MARLANT HQ building upgrades By Mikela Thoms, Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) The journey guided by Defense Construction Canada (DCC) that began in 2014 to upgrade and renovate the leaking 40-year-old Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) Headquarters building (D-201) is nearly complete. Located within Her Majesty’s […]
Training week aboard HMCS Glace Bay
Fresh off returning from Fleet Week in New York City, HMCS Glace Bay welcomed 50 additional sailors to their crew for the week of June 12-16, including some going to sea for the first time. The team spent the week working on their Naval Environmental Training Packages and getting familiar […]