HMCS Ville de Québec departs for Indo-Pacific to join UK carrier group  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  Chelsea Gear was “feeling overwhelmed” by emotion as she stood on the jetty and waved goodbye to her husband, Sailor 1st Class Nicholas Gear, beside the couple’s young children as he departed aboard […]

RCN Graduates First Marine Systems Technician Course in Major Trade Overhaul By Capt Pedram Mohyeddin The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) marked a historic milestone with the graduation of the first cohort of the Marine Systems Technician (MST) course at Naval Fleet School Pacific. This event signals the first step towards […]

Local Defence Team members, their families, veterans, and the public are invited to attend the Battle of the Atlantic (BOA) ceremony on Sunday, May 4, at 10:30 am, at Point Pleasant Park. Together, we will observe a moment of silence to mark the sacrifice of the more than 4,500 Canadians […]

Join us in creating positive change: Become a Defence Representative By DND The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre’s Restorative Engagement (RE) program is inviting CAF members and DND public service employees from all walks of life to join our upcoming Defence representatives’ cohorts. This is a unique opportunity to […]

Grappling with Cancer CAF jiu-jitsu instructor’s fighting spirit shows as he perseveres through health challenges By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  A decade-long battle with cancer is just another card in Master Corporal (MCpl) Eric Nevitt’s fighting career. Through his love of martial arts, he has found the strength to fight […]

Coast collaboration enhancing submarine and ship readiness  By Gabrielle Brunette, FMF Cape Scott  One Navy Team – it’s the concept that the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) functions as a unified entity, whether you’re in uniform defending our country or a civilian supporting the Navy’s mission. We have one goal, one […]

By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff NATO representatives from both sides of the Atlantic met at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax from February 25–27 to discuss the latest developments and techniques in naval mine warfare.  The meeting was attended by mine warfare experts from Canada, the United States, and European NATO […]

TEME is back with Ex Dirty Hands – Spring 2025  EX Dirty Hands Spring 2025 is now FULLY BOOKED (no more appointments available)! Thank you to local Defence Team members for supporting this National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign fundraiser! A National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign event in support of United […]

By RCN  The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Marine Technician (MAR TECH) occupation performs critical functions in support of the RCN mission at sea and ashore – its members operate and maintain highly technical electro-mechanical, propulsion, mechanical, and power generation and distribution systems, enabling our warships to float, move and fight.  […]

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff  Supporting the community and giving back is very important to Master Sailor (MS) Aquiles Milaya. From helping with base fundraisers and volunteer trips as a member of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) to coaching youth basketball, supporting Make-a-Wish Canada, and more in his free time, […]