Congratulations to S1 Denzel Cao, recently promoted to their current rank at 78°44.42 North, 098°54:00 West while deployed with HMCS Margaret Brooke on Operation Nanook. Félicitations au S1 Denzel Cao, promu à son grade actuel à 78 degrés 44.42 Nord, 098 degrés 54:00 Ouest alors qu’il était déployé avec le […]
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Cadets visit 423 Squadron / Les cadets visitent le 423e Escadron
Air Cadets participating in the summer Cadet Activity Program made took a tour through 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron on August 4. The students were introduced to aerial firefighting vehicles, received a detailed brief on the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, and took turns getting suited up in helicopter flight gear. Special thanks […]
Construction underway on final AOPV
The first steel was cut for the future HMCS Robert Hampton Gray on August 15 at Irving Shipbuilding’s Halifax facility. The future HMCS Robert Hampton Gray will be the sixth and final vessel to be constructed as part of the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) project. RCN leadership, executives […]
CFB Halifax welcomes new Base Administration Officer / La BFC Halifax accueille un nouvel officier du service de l’administration de la base
CFB Halifax has a new commanding officer for its Base Administration branch, with Commander Cythia Foley taking over command during a formal Change of Command ceremony at the Juno Tower bridge on July 15. Cdr Foley is no stranger to CFB Halifax and has extensive experience sailing with the Atlantic […]
Flag raising for Emancipation Day / Levée du drapeau pour le jour de l’emancipation
On July 29, in the presence of the Halifax Defence Visible Minorities Advisory Group (DVMAG), the Pan-African flag was raised at CFB Halifax headquarters ahead of Emancipation Day (August 1). Emancipation Day recognizes the date of August 1, 1834, when the practice of slavery officially ended for millions of African people and […]
Natal Day Parade / Fête de la fondation d’Halifax et de Dartmouth
CFB Halifax was honoured to participate in the 125th Halifax and Dartmouth Natal Day Parade on August 1! On August 1, we celebrate both Emancipation Day and Natal Day as we recognize and reflect on the difficult history of anti-Black racism and discrimination in Canada and around the world, while […]
World Military Sailing Championships / Championnat du monde militaire de voile
Five athletes from the Royal Canadian Navy recently represented Canada at the 53rd World Military Sailing Championships in Brest, France. The event, organized by the French Navy on behalf of the International Military Sports Council (CISM), aims to promote friendship through sport by providing opportunities for armed forces personnel from […]
Committee members thanked after historic government apology
On July 9, following the National Apology to descendants of No. 2 Construction Battalion, the Halifax Defence Visible Minorities Advisory Group (DVMAG) presented National Apology Advisory Committee (NAAC) members with certificates of appreciation for their contributions and leadership in shaping this historic moment of remembrance and reconciliation. The event brought […]
New Chief for Canadian Fleet Atlantic
Canada’s Atlantic Fleet has a new Fleet Chief Petty Officer as part of its command team. CPO1 Cavel Shebib took over the CANFLTLANT appointment from outgoing chief CPO1 Jamie Haas. CPO1 Shebib is pictured here alongside the current MARLANT Chief Petty Officer, CPO1 Alena Mondelli, and CFB Halifax Base Chief […]
Base Clean-up for summer / Nettoyage de la base pour l’été
On June 15 and 16, local Defence Team members came together to clean up various Base properties including Windsor Park, Willow Park, NAD, Dockyard, CFAD, and Stadacona during the 2022 Base Clean-up event. Big thanks to all the organizers and to all involved in clean-up activities! Les 15 et 16 […]