Indo-Pacific deployment an exciting moment for Atlantic Fleet By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff For the first time, east coast ships Royal Canadian Navy are on the way to the Indo-Pacific region for a major deployment. His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Montréal departed Halifax on March 26 for six months in […]
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Sailors invited to share Naval Reserve stories
Sailors invited to share Naval Reserve stories By the Naval Reserve As the Naval Reserve continues to celebrate its centennial year, we are looking for stories and pictures that you may have from your time in the Naval Reserve or from a family member’s time in the Naval Reserve. We […]
Mooseheads host DND Appreciation Night
Mooseheads host DND Appreciation Night By CFB Halifax Public Affairs On Saturday, March 4, the Halifax Mooseheads hockey club hosted a DND Appreciation Night at the Scotiabank Centre. Our Base Commander, Capt(N) ANDY Mackenzie and his son were honoured to take part in the opening ceremony alongside a Canadian Armed Forces […]
New crop of junior leaders graduate in Halifax
The graduates of Primary Leadership Qualification Course 0523 gathered for a group photo following their graduation ceremony on March 7 at the Stadacona drill shed building S120. Bravo Zulu to all graduates, including MS Lyndon Eustache, seen here, who was presented with the PLQ Veterans award by Fleet Chief CPO1 […]
Sports throwback: Baseball coach receives Admiral Jones Shield
Sports throwback: Baseball coach receives Admiral Jones Shield By Trident Staff The Admiral Jones shield has been a prestigious sports award in Halifax for more than 75 years, presented to military athletes who contribute the most in conduct, sportsmanship and character to sports programs across the Base and Formation. In […]
Sailor Spotlight: HMCS Max Bernays Boatswain S1 Anna Cocquyt
Sailor Spotlight: HMCS Max Bernays Boatswain S1 Anna Cocquyt By Lt(N) Anastasiya Karakoy, HMCS Max Bernays From the outside looking in, service in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) may appear highly regimented, with little room for creativity. However, the uniformity of military life often eases to allow for the creation […]
NATO holds advanced anti-submarine warfare exercise Dynamic Manta in Italy
NATO holds advanced anti-submarine warfare exercise Dynamic Manta in Italy By NATO MARCOM Public Affairs NATO’s maritime exercise Dynamic Manta 2023 took place off the Sicilian coast through late February and early March. Ships, submarines, aircraft, and personnel from nine Allied nations converged in the Central Mediterranean Sea for the […]
Maritime Forces Atlantic Defence Visible Minority Advisory Group Champion statement in honour of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2023
March 21, 2023 Local Defence Team, Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) – an annual commemorative event aimed at addressing racial inequalities, prejudices and injustices; amplifying awareness around the history and lived experiences of racialized communities; and encouraging meaningful conversations and actions around diversity, […]
Volume 57, Issue 06, March 20, 2023
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Padre’s Corner: Spiritual spring cleaning
Padre’s Corner: Spiritual spring cleaning By Padre Lt(N) Tim Parker, BAdm Chaplain Publication of this edition of Trident (March 20) coincides with the first day of Spring. Our thoughts turn from the cold and dark of winter to the newness of spring as we look forward to the warmth of […]