DND Psychologists serving CAF Members By Dr. Emily Orr, R.Psych, CF H Svcs C (A) February is National Psychology Month. It is therefore a great opportunity to define the typical occupational responsibilities of psychologists, while also highlighting the role and contributions of DND psychologists serving CAF members in MARLANT. At […]
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MCDVs sail to Op PROJECTION West Africa
RCN building on previous deployments with Op PROJECTION West Africa By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff For the third year in a row, two of Canada’s Kingston-class ships are headed toward the Gulf of Guinea for a four-month deployment to Op PROJECTION West Africa. HMC Ships Shawinigan and Kingston departed Halifax […]
Commander MARLANT Honours & Awards Ceremony
Exceptional service recognized at Honours and Awards Ceremony By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff As the Executive Officer of HMCS St.John’s while deployed to Op REASSURANCE in 2017, then LCdr Scott Nelson spent weeks tracking Russian naval forces near Syria, including a Kilo-class diesel submarine. Now, as the Commanding Officer as […]
CTF 150 drug seizures
Canada-led CTF 150 mission starting off strong By Lt(N) Linda Coleman, Public Affairs Officer, CTF 150 Commodore Darren Garnier of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) officially assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 on December 6, 2018, during a change of command ceremony held at Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) […]
Remembering victims of gender-based violence
Fredericton sailors pay tribute to victims of gender-based violence By LS Harveer Gill, HMCS Fredericton On Friday, December 6, the Ship’s Company of HMCS Fredericton took to Tribute Tower at CFB Halifax for the Annual Hands to Dinner. Immediately following the CO’s address – the room filled with laughter and […]
Security Awareness Week
Security Awareness Week, February 4-8, 2019 By CFB Halifax Base Security Program, Security Awareness this year runs from February 4-8. Here is the local opportunity to increase security awareness. The Regional USS Symposium is on February 7, from 1-4 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at the Piers Military Community Centre, […]
PSP Boot Camp Challenge
Get fit for 2019 with Winter Boot Camp Challenge By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff As the new year resolutions begin to fade and the February blues start to kick in, keeping up with your fitness routine can be even tougher than usual. For those looking to push themselves and go […]
DND, Mooseheads support Camp Hill
$179K raised for Camp Hill through DND, Mooseheads partnership By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff A partnership between the Halifax Mooseheads and the local CAF/DND community has been going strong for nearly 15 years, and shows no signs of slowing down. The 2018 edition of the annual Mooseheads DND Appreciation Night, […]
Mother, daughter deploy together with HMCS Toronto
Like mother, like daughter: family members deploy together with HMCS Toronto By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff For most CAF members, separation from family and loved ones can be one of the most difficult aspects of a long international deployment. For two members of the crew of HMCS Toronto, however, an […]
Mayor, councillors visit HMCS Halifax
HRM Mayor and city councillors pay namesake visit to HMCS Halifax By Lt(N) John Morrow, Weapons officer, HMCS Halifax On Friday, January 11, HMCS Halifax had the pleasure of hosting His Worship Michael Savage, Mayor of Halifax and 12 city councillors for a visit, tour and lunch aboard the ship. […]