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 […]

NDWCC Face of Base: Lt (N) Cody Wylie By CFB Halifax We are pleased to introduce our latest National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) Face of Base Halifax: Lieutenant Navy (Lt(N)) Cody Wylie!  Lt(N) Wylie serves as the Deck Officer in His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Halifax, where he is […]

A time to reflect: Cpl Eric Kappler By Kateryna Bandura, The Lookout Corporal (Cpl) Eric Kappler sees Remembrance Day as a time to reflect on what his family has given in service.  Remembrance Day holds special meaning for the Avionics Technician (AVS) aboard HMCS Ottawa – his grandfather was a […]

Op Dasher provides help for the holidays By Don MacGillivray Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre In this period of increased financial hardship, the holidays, a time meant to relax and spend time with loved ones, can add an extra layer of stress. These times of increased challenge can […]

RCN Proud: Petty Officer 2nd Class (Retired) Luc Brisson By Vincent Joyce, Pictou County Military Museum Luc Brisson was born on August 7th, 1958 in Chicoutimi, Quebec. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy on May 1st, 1979. Luc took his training in St. Jean, Quebec, and HMCS Stadacona in Halifax.  […]

Future Protecteur-class Joint Support Ships provide vital capability By RCN The longest ship ever built in Canada, at close to 174 metres in length, the future Protecteur-class Joint Support Ships (JSS) will provide core replenishment, limited sealift capabilities and support to operations ashore for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). The […]