West African deployment “eye-opening” for New Brunswicker By Lieutenant (Navy) Linda Coleman, MARLANT Public Affairs Leading Seaman Daryl Ross is a long way from home. The sailor, from Oromocto, N.B., has been deployed in Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Summerside since January 26, 2018 as part of Operation PROJECTION West Africa […]
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Padre’s Corner
Cancelling debts and forgiving others By Padre Capt Glen Eagleson, Fleet Chaplain Debt. I think we all know what it is like to be in debt; a mortgage, credit cards, car payment, etc. I am sure SISIP has some great advice about this, but imagine for a moment what it […]
CAF CISM Running camp
What does it take to be a CAF CISM Running athlete? By Lt(N) Michael Bergeron, Note: Twelve members of the CAF CISM Running Team, including Lt(N) Michael Bergeron and Lt(N) Natalia Borszczow of Campus Atlantic and WO Charlene Arsenault of CF H Svcs C(A), recently completed a week-long training camp […]
MV Asterix makes naval history
Making naval history: MV Asterix officially welcomed to Canadian Fleet Atlantic By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff After saying goodbye to multiple vessels in recent years, the Royal Canadian Navy was able to welcome a new one to the fold on March 6, as the AOR ship MV Asterix formally joined […]
Logistics Branch 50th anniversary dive
Army cook takes an ocean dip with Logistic Branch’s 50th anniversary flag By LCol Douglas Martin, Director Public Affairs Planning (Operations) A Canadian Army cook stationed at 19 Wing Comox has made history by being the first to dive to a depth of nearly 60 feet, or about 18 metres […]
Former refugee thrives as RCN officer
Vietnamese refugee gives back as a naval officer By Darlene Blakeley, Senior Editor and Writer, Navy Public Affairs It has been a long and remarkable journey from Vietnamese refugee to Canadian naval officer. LCdr Kim Poirrier, a logistics officer working with the Directorate of Naval Strategy in Ottawa, credits the […]
Register for Navy Tridents Triathlon
Navy Tridents Triathlon a good fit for all ages and skill levels By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Warmer weather may still be months away, but members of the Navy Tridents Triathlon Club are busy preparing for the 2018 race season, and recently opened registration for their signature annual event. This […]
Lost Banshee pilot honoured by USN
Lost Canadian Banshee pilot remembered at US naval base By Joanna Calder, RCAF Public Affairs On February 25, 1958, Lt Barry Troy was part of a four-ship Royal Canadian Navy F2H-3 Banshee flight heading south along the coast of Florida from United States Naval Station Mayport outside Jacksonville. They were […]
RCN helps donations reach West Africa
Halifax school sends donations to West Africa with help from the RCN By Lt(N) Linda Coleman, MARLANT PAO As HMC Ships Kingston and Summerside began preparations for their deployment to West Africa, word spread that the ships were offering to transport donations to African schools in need. Donations poured in […]
A Night in the Trenches
The Mighty Maroon Machine commemorates the Battle of Moreuil Wood at A Night in the Trenches By Capt Jamie Tobin, 5 Cdn Div PAO It is a common practice of military organizations to commemorate military events both solemnly and with pride. A Night in the Trenches is meant to proudly […]
