CFB Halifax Trident Navy Newspaper
Monday, January 13, 2025
RCN sports throwback: Huron’s hockey heroes By Trident Staff The summer sports season was in full swing at CFB Halifax in June of 1979, and much like today, floor/ball hockey was one of the most competitive events on the schedule. A week-long tournament saw the sailors from HMCS Huron come […]
Air Cadets participating in the summer Cadet Activity Program made took a tour through 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron on August 4. The students were introduced to aerial firefighting vehicles, received a detailed brief on the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, and took turns getting suited up in helicopter flight gear. Special thanks […]
The first steel was cut for the future HMCS Robert Hampton Gray on August 15 at Irving Shipbuilding’s Halifax facility. The future HMCS Robert Hampton Gray will be the sixth and final vessel to be constructed as part of the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) project. RCN leadership, executives […]
New solar lights brightening things up at CFB Halifax By Trident Staff, Things are looking a little brighter lately around CFB Halifax, thanks to the installation of a set of six new solar and wind-powered lights that will also help bring down the base’s carbon footprint. The CFB Halifax Base […]
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There’s no life like it: CPO2 Andy Hewlett on 20 years with the CAF By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff Growing up in Newfoundland and Labrador, Chief Petty Officer Second Class Andy Hewlett always knew he wanted to serve his country, signing on first as an Air Cadet before joining the […]
CFB Halifax opening doors to students through FSWEP By Rayan Sheikhoni, CFB Halifax Public Affairs Students always look for opportunities where they can develop their professional skills, improve their employability and learn how to secure their future career. The Federal Students Work Experience Program (FSWEP) is the largest student employment […]
Navy 10K Run honours WRCNS By Trident Staff A Halifax tradition since 1986, the Navy 10K is back — this year honouring the 80th anniversary of the creation of the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service with a commemorative finisher medal featuring the “Wren” crest. Set for August 21, there are […]
Wrens attend tea in celebration of WRCNS 80th anniversary By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff Although the women’s branch of the Royal Canadian Navy was first formed “to release a man to go to sea,” its legacy is much more than that, and its members helped pave the way for RCN […]
CFB Halifax has a new commanding officer for its Base Administration branch, with Commander Cythia Foley taking over command during a formal Change of Command ceremony at the Juno Tower bridge on July 15. Cdr Foley is no stranger to CFB Halifax and has extensive experience sailing with the Atlantic […]
