Warrant Officer Steve Dugas: From sky to sea By DND When Warrant Officer Steve Dugas was young, his father, Roland, often talked to him about the benefits of a career in the Canadian Armed Forces. But Dugas always replied that it did not interest him. Today, Dugas is the father […]
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Base Logistics supports the Special Olympics Nova Scotia Truck Convoy
Base Logistics supports the Special Olympics Nova Scotia Truck Convoy By Capt L. Cserhazi and CFB Halifax Public Affairs Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax’s Base Logistics (BLog) Transport, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (TEME) Division proudly supported the 13th Annual Truck Convoy on Saturday, September 21, an event that united Nova […]
Bridgewater to host RCAF 100 musical tribute “Operation Goosepool”
Bridgewater to host RCAF 100 musical tribute “Operation Goosepool” By the Bridgewater Fire Department Band The Bridgewater Fire Department Band with special guests Terry Kelly, Paula Rockwell, and Four Shore, present Operation Goosepool, a musical tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The concert will […]
New Legacy Cairn celebrates contributions of HMCS Venture (1954-1968) graduates
New Legacy Cairn celebrates contributions of HMCS Venture (1954-1968) graduates By Trident Staff A cairn recently erected at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax recognizes the service and contributions from a group of naval officers who received their training in the 1950s and 60s and contributed greatly to Canada’s Navy in […]
HMCS Shawinigan, HMCS Charlottetown and NATO Allies monitor Russian Navy Vessels in Western Europe and Mediterranean Sea
HMCS Shawinigan, HMCS Charlottetown and NATO Allies monitor Russian Navy Vessels in Western Europe and Mediterranean Sea By DND From August 29th to September 18th, 2024, while conducting vigilance activities alongside NATO ships, His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Shawinigan and Charlottetown monitored Russian submarines and surface ships. Beginning August 29th HMCS Shawinigan monitored a Russian submarine and surface vessel through […]
FMF Cape Scott helps kick off 2024 NDWCC
On Wednesday, September 18, Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott (FMFCS) showed their support for the National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) in the Halifax and Shearwater region by hosting their Year of the Dragon Charity Kick off BBQ. The event had live music, raffles, and a 50/50 draw. Bravo Zulu […]
Supporting Our Military Community Together – CFMWS 2023-2024 Annual Report
Supporting Our Military Community Together – CFMWS 2023-2024 Annual Report By DND Every year, thousands of military members and their families turn to Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) for support, and their needs continue to grow and evolve. From helping kids in crisis, to promoting an active and […]
Volume 58, Issue 20, September 30, 2024
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New Museum panel explores link between veterans and CNIB
New Museum panel explores link between veterans and CNIB By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The latest piece in an ongoing partnership between the Naval Museum of Halifax, the Halifax Region Defence Advisory Group for Persons with Disabilities (DAGPWD), and the CNIB Foundation was unveiled in adorable fashion on September 20, […]
Halifax-class ships mark milestone birthday
A group of Halifax-class frigates are celebrating 30th birthdays (anniversary of commissioning date) in 2024. Members of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Fredericton, seen here, marked the occasion on September 10 with a birthday barbecue on board in Halifax. The ship recently held a Change of Command, welcoming new Commanding […]