Members of the Sierra Leone Police and Sierra Leone Navy take a short break to chat with sailors from HMCS Glace Bay during a boarding demonstration as part of Exercise Obangame Express 2023 in the Gulf of Guineau. HMCS Glace Bay and HMCS Moncton are currently deployed on Operation Projection […]
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14 Wing Greenwood takes regional hockey gold
Congratulations to the 14 Wing Greenwood Bombers, who were gold-medal winners at the 2023 CAF Atlantic Regional Hockey Championship held recently at 5 CDSB Gagetown. Greenwood took down the 12 Wing Shearwater Flyers by a score of 2-1 in the final game on January 26.
Bell Let’s Talk Day at CFB Halifax
Here are some great photos of our local Defence Team showing their love for mental health on Bell Let’s Talk Day! By learning and talking about mental health, we can support ourselves and others living with mental illness, while helping to reduce stigma around mental health. Today and every day, let’s remember […]
African Nova Scotian flag-raising
On February 1, CFB Halifax raised the African Nova Scotian flag in honour of both African Heritage Month and Black History Month. Thank you to all those who attended and who took the time to reflect and honour the remarkable Black Canadians who have been catalysts for change throughout history, […]
New Chief Warrant Officer for 12 Wing OSS
A Change of Appointment ceremony for 12 Wing Operations Support Squadron (OSS) was held at the Sea King Club on December 15, 2022, with CWO Todd Beaudoin (left) assuming the role. He’s seen here signing the official certificates alongside 12 OSS Commanding Officer Col Paul Malone.
AOPS construction update
Irving shipbuilding recently shared an update on the construction of the future HMCS Frédérick Rolette from the Module Hall of the company’s Halifax Shipyard. The ship’s three mega blocks are currently taking shape, and will likely be moved outside to the land level this coming summer. The future HMCS Frédérick […]
Promotions and awards at Whidbey Island
The TRINITY detachment at Whidbey Island, Washington recently had their holiday all hands dinner, where they had the pleasure of promoting four individuals, as well as handing out two CD medals. Pictured here is MS Isaac Blakata, being promoted by Trinity CO Cdr Alex Lebel (left) and Whidbey Island CO […]
Trinity wraps up year with honours and awards
Cdr Alexandre Lebel, Commanding Officer at Trinity MOSIC (left), presents MS Matthew Carrigan with their Canadian Forces’ Decoration on December 12 at S-89 at CFB Halifax. Bravo Zulu to all who received honours, awards and promotions during the ceremony. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF MCPL MANUELA BERGER.
Stadacona Christmas Service
Members of the Stadacona Band Woodwind Quintet performed during the CFB Halifax Chapel Christmas Service at the Stadacona Faith Centre, held on December 4. Padre Lt(N) Annie Lampron delivered the Christmas sermon. The service also featured the Canadian Military Wives Choir of Halifax.
Hanukkah celebrated with menorah lighting
12 Wing Shearwater’s Command team, Col Patrick MacNamara and CWO Kevin Wezenbeek, joined MARLANT padres on December 13 for a menorah lighting outside Wing headquarters. The small event marked the third year in a row that 12 Wing has celebrated the Jewish “festival of lights.”