Combat Systems Engineering: Ensuring HMCS Ottawa is Ready to Fight By Capt Jenn Jackson, HMCS Ottawa PAO When most people think of the engineering department on a ship, they focus on those who are responsible to keep the ship floating and moving – two very vital requirements at sea. However, […]

By DND, As part of Strong, Secure, Engaged, (SSE 7), the Government of Canada is modernizing the CAF Honours and Awards system to ensure military members’ service to Canada is recognized in a more timely and appropriate manner. This initiative encompasses the modernization of the overseas service recognition framework. The […]

Op DRUMBEAT: U-boats wreak havoc along the eastern seaboard By CPO1 (ret’d) Patrick Devenish, Canadian Naval Memorial Trust It was the late evening at the Wolf’s Lair when the message came in; “Japan began hostilities with the United States on 7 December. At 1930 hours Central European time, strong air […]

Great start for Australian-led Combined Task Force 150 By Lt(N) Tony Wright, CTF 150 Public Affairs Officer In a little over a week, Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150), led by Australia with a staff of Australians, Canadians, and New Zealanders, have conducted a pair of successful boardings netting almost […]

12 Wing firefighter thanks MFRC and IWK staff By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff When Cpl Kwaku Amoateng’s son Jordan was diagnosed with autism at the age of three, the news was overwhelming. He was concerned about Jordan’s education and development in the years ahead, and unsure where to turn for […]

PO1 connects with family history during Italian campaign commemorations By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff A CFB Halifax member says her recent Operation DISTINCTION deployment to Italy inspired her to learn more about her grandfather’s Second World War service, leading to a memorable experience for her and her family. PO1 Deanne […]

By Maj Nadine Rancier, MSW, RSW, CF H Svcs C (A) With the 2020 Bell Let’s Talk campaign in full swing, the Mental Health Services team at Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Atlantic) has produced an article to raise awareness of the importance of sleep and how individuals’ sleep patterns […]

The Operations Room demystified By Capt Jenn Jackson, HMCS Ottawa PAO Located two decks below the bridge of HMCS Ottawa, in a room with restricted access to maintain the security of information contained within, is the Operations Room – the central hub of the ship. Due to the need to […]

Key events of the Battle of the Atlantic: January By CPO1 (ret’d) Pat Devenish, Canadian Naval Memorial Trust Editor’s note: The following is a list of Battle of Atlantic incidents that took place in January of each year between 1940 and 1945.  Each month during 2020, Trident  will include a […]