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 […]
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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. […]
Sailor of the Quarter
Sailor of the Quarter known for promoting fitness, helping others By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff He may not have been born in Canada, but LS Eric Saenz, originally from Costa Rica, has become a valuable member of the Royal Canadian Navy, and was recently named the Atlantic Fleet’s newest Sailor […]
Bell Let’s Talk Day at CFB Halifax
CFB Halifax to host national Bell Let’s Talk Day event By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Mental health issues have impacted PO2 Chevonne Fisher’s life in a number of ways. She’s sought professional health for her own issues, including postpartum depression, has helped immediate family members with their struggles, and in […]
MFRC New Year’s welcome
A New Year’s welcome from the Executive Director By Shelley Hopkins, H&R MFRC Executive Director As we begin 2019, this is a great time to reflect on the past 26 years, when the Military Family Services Program (MFSP) began, and Military Family Resource Centres (MFRCs) were officially stood up to […]
Royal Navy veteran’s war stories
Second World War RN veteran recalls wartime service By PO1 Wayne Rose, NFS(A) Newfoundland native AB (ret’d) Hedley Lake, now 100 years old and a resident of Fortune, NL, describes his wartime service in the Royal Navy with fellow Newfoundlander, PO1 Wayne Rose. AB Lake’s wartime experiences included patrols in […]