RAdm Josée Kurtz, Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) and Joint Task Force Atlantic, hosted an Honours and Awards ceremony on November 16, recognizing more than 25 members of the formation with awards including the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, the Canadian Joint Operations Command Commendation, Commander MARLANT Commendation, […]

Hosting a safe holiday party By The Health Promotion Team, Have you considered reducing alcohol at your party? Seriously, hear us out…  It is the season to celebrate with friends, family, and coworkers. Traditionally, that means copious amounts of alcohol. But it seems the culture has been starting to shift. […]

Sailor of the Quarter: More accolades for S1 Duffy By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Sailor 1st Class (S1) Derek Duffy will soon be stepping away from HMCS Ville de Québec for his next tech course, and if his recent accolades are any indication, he’ll be leaving big shoes to fill […]

Holiday Message from the CFB Halifax Base Commander, Capt(N) Andy MacKenzie  Local Defence Team, As we approach the end of another calendar year, I express my sincere gratitude and admiration for the exceptional dedication, professionalism, and success demonstrated by our CFB Halifax team throughout 2023. The collective achievements of our […]

MARLANT Energy Awareness Week 2023  By MARLANT Safety & Environment MARLANT Energy Awareness Week (EAW) took place from November 20-24, 2023. During the week, representatives from MARLANT Safety & Environment and Forces for Energy Efficiency set up informational booths to educate and raise awareness on energy conservation and to highlight […]

Calling nominations for the Deputy Minister (DM) Commendations Wellness award By DND Do you know a Defence Team member or Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member who has significantly improved mental and physical well-being in the workplace? If they’ve had a positive impact on you, it’s your turn to return the […]

Stealth, lethality, persistence: Commander RCN talks submarines in Halifax By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff With Canada’s Victoria-class submarines roughly a decade away from the beginning of their decommissioning, the Royal Canadian Navy is tasked with considering the future of the Canadian Submarine Force, as well as explaining the important role […]

The State of the Royal Canadian Navy The following is a transcript of a video released on November 27 by Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). Click here to watch the video message. Colleagues and shipmates,  The RCN faces some very serious challenges right now that […]

Padre’s Corner: Vulnerability By LCdr David Jackson Senior Fleet Chaplain, Canadian Fleet Atlantic I recently watched a TED Talk shared by Brené Brown called, “The Power of Vulnerability”. In it, Brown shares a definition of shame as “fear of disconnection.” The idea being that people often struggle with their self-worth […]

Inclement weather events: Base openings, closures and delays By CFB Halifax This is a friendly reminder for local Defence Team members as we enter the storm season: Please note that the CFB Halifax storm line (902-721-8325) and 12 Wing Shearwater storm line* (902- 720-1305) can be called for information on Base and Wing […]