CFB Halifax welcomes Capt(N) Paul Forget as new Base Commander By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff CFB Halifax welcomed a new Base Commander on March 31, with senior leaders from across Formation Halifax, as well as representatives from local government, Halifax Regional Police and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency, gathering at […]
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Rewarding experience in West Africa
Neptune Trident – A rewarding experience for RCN sailors By LCdr Kelly Williamson, MARLANT PA FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE – HMCS Summerside departed Freetown, Sierra Leone on March 26, 2017 after a busy week of community outreach, relationship building and training. Summerside and consort HMCS Moncton hosted a number of events […]
Pro athlete shares mental health struggles
Pro athlete shares mental health struggles during visit to CFB Halifax By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff A Canadian pro golfer turned mental health ambassador visited HMCS Charlottetown on January 23, two days ahead of this year’s Bell Let’s Talk campaign, to tell his own story and offer thoughts on mental […]
Mooseheads lend support
Mooseheads lend support to 13th Annual DND Appreciation Night By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Halifax Mooseheads weren’t able to pull off the win, but they still entertained the crowd of 7,680 and helped raise money for a great cause at the 13th Annual DND Appreciation Night, held on January […]
St. John’s visits Romania
A crewmember mans the .50 mm calibre Heavy Machine Gun as Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) ST JOHN’S enters Constanta Harbour in Romania on February 2, 2017 during Operation REASSURANCE.
Operation Reassurance
The Spanish Naval Frigate JUAN DE BORBON (foreground) and Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) ST JOHN’S (background) break away from formation as the ships transit to the Black Sea on February 1, 2017 during Operation REASSURANCE.
HMCS St. John’s Deployment
Crewmembers from HMCS ST. JOHN’S air detachment conduct high-fuel transfer (HIFER) training with a CH-124 Sea King helicopter as the ship is at anchor in the Aegean Sea during Operation REASSURANCE on January 27, 2017.
St. John’s in the Aegean Sea
Master Seaman Craig Brown, an Marine Systems Engineer onboard HMCS ST. JOHN’S, prepares to cut a metal rod while the ship is at anchor in the Aegean Sea during Operation REASSURANCE on January 28, 2017.
Meet your PSP staff: Rocky Thorne
Meet your PSP Fitness and Sports staff: Rocky Thorne By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Those who use the STADPLEX gym facilities likely know Rocky Thorne for his friendly greetings each evening at the front desk, but may not know that his involvement in the CAF and military sports dates back […]
Meet your PSP staff: Kevin DeLong
Meet your PSP Fitness and Sports staff: Kevin DeLong By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Kevin DeLong has been a member of the PSP Halifax since its inception, and as the current Fitness and Sports Manager at the Fleet Fitness, Sports and Recreation Centre, he plays a big role in ensuring […]