The Military to Civilian Transition (MCT) process By CAF Transition Unit NS/NL The Canadian Armed Forces is reinventing the transition process, and this change is coming to Halifax on March 1, 2023! What exactly is this new MCT process? This new transition process is characterized by using a personalized, professional, […]

Canada deploys two Kingston-class ships to Haiti in response to the worsening security crisis By DND, On February 16,  the Government of Canada announced the deployment of two Royal Canadian Navy Kingston-class Vessels to Haiti in light of the worsening security crisis in the country. Canada is providing this assistance […]

Conduct and Culture chief says ‘culture is every one of us’ By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The command team for the group tasked with leading the Canadian Armed Forces’ cultural transformation was recently in Halifax for workshops, group discussions and town halls with sailors and other local CAF members, while […]

Local Defence Team – Please join the MARLANT Defence Visible Minorities Advisory Group (DVMAG) on Thursday, February 23 (1-3 p.m.) for a special Black History Month speaker event at Juno Tower. This event will feature keynote speaker Mr. DeRico Symonds and delve into the historical roots of racism as well as current challenges […]

New milestone for Air Operations Support technicians By WO Charles Stuart, Senior Technical Instructor, 406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron The RCAF employs military aircraft maintenance technicians to maintain the majority of its fleets. The training is a significant investment of time and effort and produces skilled technicians who are in […]

Dress with a Difference on Pink Shirt Day By CFB Halifax Public Affairs Local military personnel: Here’s how you can show your love for Pink Shirt Day this year!  On February 22, CAF members can wear their own pink shirts for Pink Shirt Day/Anti-Bullying Day with the $2 Dress with […]

Outgoing HMCS Charlottetown/Montréal CO praises crew members By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff As he attempted to summarize his time as Commanding Officer, first of HMCS Montréal, and then of HMCS Charlottetown, Commander Christopher Devita said it made most sense to focus on the accomplishments of his crew. This is both […]

MSVU event: Changing Military Culture Through True Stories The Transforming Military Cultures (TMC) Network at Mount Saint Vincent University (www.msvu.ca/tmc) will be hosting their first annual symposium, Military Culture Change Beyond the Checkbox, in Halifax this week. They will be welcoming Dr. Kelly S. Thompson, author of Girls Need Not […]

CFB Halifax Curling Club hosts historic Strathcona Cup By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The oldest running international bonspiel in the world recently made a stop in Halifax, with the CFB Halifax Curling Club serving as host for participants in the Strathcona Cup on January 18. The friendly competition between Canadian […]