On May 27, the U.S. Memorial Day holiday, local Canadian Armed Forces members joined US service members to honour dead prisoners of war from the war of 1812 and all who have died while serving their country in combat. US Navy Capt Kesselring lays a rose at Deadman’s Island in […]
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Nijmegen boot drive supports Soldier On
Members of this year’s MARLANT Nijmegen training team spent the morning of May 15 participating in a boot drive in support of the Soldier On program, with members collecting donations at each gated base entrance in Stadacona, HMC Dockyard, and 12 Wing Shearwater. The team raised an impressive $3,000 for […]
Mariners take on the See Kings
On May 19 at the Halifax Forum, a team made up of military members from CFB Halifax took part in a showcase hockey game against the Nova Scotia See Kings, a team from the Nova Scotia Blind Hockey Association. Military members wore special goggles that simulated the various visual impairments […]
HMCS Charlottetown are Floor Hockey Champions
A PSP Halifax MEGA Floor Hockey tournament was held from May 13-17 at the Fleet Fitness and Sports Centre, with teams from HMC ships Halifax, Fredericton, Montreal, and Charlottetown competing, as well as teams from Trinity, PCC (Atlantic) and FMF Cape Scott. Semi-final matchups saw HMCS Halifax defeat Cape Scott […]
Hockey legend at CFB Halifax
Guy Lafleur, one of Canada’s hockey superstars, chats with Bruce Rainnie during PSP Halifax’s annual Sports Recognition Breakfast on May 22. Between them is the Memorial Cup, which was in town for Memorial Cup playoffs and festivities.
Remembering D-Day 75 years later
The Highland Light Infantry of Canada disembark at Juno Beach on June 6, 1944 after the main assault wave had taken the beachhead.
Start the day with a run
Members of MARLANT, the Canadian Armed Forces and the Defence team start their day off right with the MARLANT Formation Run through HMC Dockyard Halifax on May 2, 2019. Each run begins with a warmup led by PSP fitness and sports staff. Participating in base runs help keep our members […]
Mexican Navy Tall Ship visits Halifax
The Mexican Navy Training Vessel Tall Ship ARM Cuauhtémoc arrived in Halifax, at Pier 24, on May 5, 2019. During their visit to Halifax, members of the ship’s company played a soccer game against the Mariners, CFB Halifax’s men’s soccer team. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
Mental Health Week 2019 at CFB Halifax
Mental health is about more than being happy all the time. It’s about feeling good about who you are, having balance in your life, and managing life’s highs and lows. Mental Health week saw many different events and activities that were made to help Defence Team members be better people. […]
12 AMS welcomes new Squadron CWO
12 Air Maintenance Squadron’s (12 AMS) incoming Squadron Chief Warrant Officer (SCWO) Thibodeau (left), 12 AMS Commanding Officer LCol Willis (centre) and outgoing SCWO Shillingford (right) sign official papers for the Change of Appointment Ceremony on April 17, 2019 at the 12 AMS Hangar canteen.