Longtime HMCS Scotian member steps in as new CO By Trident Staff Halifax’s Naval Reserve Division welcomed its new Commanding Officer on May 3, with Commander Kyle Penney assuming the job as outgoing CO Commander Wayne Shaddock wrapped up his time in command. Cdr Shaddock led HMCS Scotian through part […]

HMCS Edmonton combines business with fun during Operation Caribbe By Capt Chelsea Dubeau,  MARPAC PAO HMCS Edmonton conducted multi-day maritime exercises while deployed on Operation (Op) Carribe in March as part of the North American Maritime Security Initiative (NAMSI). The exercises included a coordinated interdiction exercise involving ships, aircraft and personnel from the Royal Canadian […]

Follow Oriole this summer as it visits cities along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway By RCN This summer His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Oriole is visiting communities along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway, bringing the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) to Canadians as part of this year’s Great Lakes Deployment. The […]

Registration open for DEFSEC Atlantic 2023 By Trident Staff Registration is now open for this year’s installment of the Canadian Defence Security and Aerospace Exhibition (DEFSEC) Atlantic, taking place from October 3-5 at the Halifax Convention Centre. As always, currently serving CAF members are invited to register for the week’s […]

Future fleet being shaped by today’s sailors By the CSC project team The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project recently achieved another major design milestone. In April, 16 sailors from coast to coast arrived at the Human Performance Lab in Dahlgren, Virginia, where they participated in the validation of a full-scale […]

Get Out & Go!: DND Family Days returns June 23-24 By PSP Halifax After three years of hiatus, DND Family Days is back this summer at CFB Halifax! Presented by Personnel Support Programs (PSP) and Sobeys, the event is set for Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24, and organizers […]

SNMG2 demonstrates flexibility and strength in the Mediterranean Sea By NATO MARCOM Public Affairs Over the past few weeks, Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) has engaged in multiple activities throughout the Mediterranean, showcasing its reach and seamless integration with Allied navies. While SNMG2’s flagship USS James E. Williams patrolled […]

Health Promotion: Summer programming now open By the Health Promotion Team Health Promotion is offering several summer programs until the end of June. June will be the last month where certain courses are offered until our fall schedule begins in September. If you require any mandatory courses, now is your […]

After 43 years of service, it’s the people, says CPO2 Gourlay By RCN “It was an honour to receive that,” says Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class (CPO2), Jeffrey Gourlay of his Canadian Forces Decoration 3rd Clasp, recognizing his remarkable 43 years with the Royal Canadian Navy. “But it was not […]