On November 13, the Base Commander and Base Chief brought in their vehicles for a special NDWCC EX Dirty Hands fundraising event at the Base Logistics Transport, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (TEME) Division, at Willow Park. From November 13-15, the TEME team changed a total of 420 tires for Defence […]

Every November, at the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, we pause to pay tribute to our veterans who fought to preserve a way of life and the freedom we enjoy today. We remember those who served and continue to serve during times of war, conflict and peace.

The Flying Stations meet and greet event was held on October 17 at 12 Wing Shearwater’s Sea King Club, serving as a close-out to the Wing’s celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force, as well as a chance to thank the Centennial Committee, sponsors, and others […]

His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Glace Bay and Shawinigan were welcomed back to Halifax on October 29 after a four-month deployment with Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) in the Baltic Sea under Operation Reassurance. In addition to training exercises alongside NATO allies, the mission also included the monitoring of Russian vessels in the Baltic and […]

On Thursday, October 3, the 2024 Clash of the Titans charity hockey event took place at the Halifax Forum. During the first game of the evening, the Ottawa Service Attachés Association Lame Ducks took on the Esprit de Corps Commando Lites, with the Commando Lites coming out on top 3-2. […]

Congratulations to members of 12 Air Maintenance Squadron who marked their completion of the CH-148 Cyclone Helicopter servicing and elementary work Course on October 17. All are pictured receiving a Certificate of Military Achievement from 406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Geoff St. Germaine (left) and Chief Warrant […]

Members of the ship’s company of HMCS Charlottetown held a small, solemn ceremony at the Agira Canadian War Cemetery recently while alongside in Italy. The initiative was described as a moment of reflection and respect ahead of Veterans’ Week and Remembrance Day. The Agira cemetery contains the graves of 490 […]

On October 10, CANEX and SISIP presented their annual contribution to the CFB Halifax Base Fund, which helps sponsor various events, services, and programs in support of the local Defence community. This year’s contribution totaled an impressive $219,679 and an official cheque presentation was held with Base Administration Commanding Officer, […]

The ship’s company of HMCS Harry DeWolf, seen here coming together for a group photo in the Arctic, recently wrapped up their participation in this year’s Operation Nanook. Op Nanook is Canada’s signature annual Arctic operation; For Harry DeWolf, this meant a variety of patrols and interoperability exercises with allies […]