MS Franklyn Gosse of HMCS St John’s was named Canadian Fleet Atlantic’s Sailor of the 3rd Quarter in 2018 for his outstanding organizational skills over a broad range of responsibilities during Op REASSURANCE on October 26, 2018. Left to right: Cdr Peter Sproule, Commanding Officer, HMCS St John’s; Capt(N) Andrew […]
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Badges for Harry DeWolf crew
The ship’s company of the future HMCS Harry DeWolf poses for a group photo after the badging ceremony held on October 5, 2018.
Candlelight ceremony at Camp Hill
Veterans, CAF members, cadets and civilians take part in the annual Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Hospital Candle Lighting Ceremony at the cenotaph outside the hospital on November 5, 2018.
Canadian Leaders visit HMCS Windsor
Participants in the Royal Canadian Navy’s Canadian Leaders at Sea program tour HMCS Windsor on November 15. The submarine is currently in a transitional docking work period for maintenance and capability upgrades. The group also toured other key Formation Halifax facilities and spent a night at sea in HMCS Charlottetown.
Standing on guard
LS Harveer Gill of HMCS Fredericton stands as the RCN sentry on Remembrance Day at the War Memorial in Ottawa. He was one of seven CAF members and a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to participate in the 2018 Remembrance Day Sentry Program.
Networking Fair attracts large crowd
Defence Team members and students attend the National Defence Team Career and Networking Fair on October 17 at the Piers Military Community Centre. Personal development specialists, career transition program experts and hiring managers were on hand to help attendees learn more about the diverse and available occupations within the Public […]
NOPFWI marks CAF Sports Day
On October 19, members of CANDET at Naval Ocean Processing Facility Whidbey Island (NOPFWI) participated in a 5km run for CAF Sports Day.
New CO at Sea Training Atlantic
Capt(N) Jean Couillard (left), Outgoing Commanding Officer (CO) of Sea Training Atlantic signs command over to Cdr Nathan Decicco during the Change of Command ceremony held in D-166. Cmdre Craig Skjerpen, Commander Canadian Fleet Atlantic, was the presiding officer during the Change of Command ceremony on September 21, 2018.
BLog member receives Sacrifice Medal
Sgt Ernest White, a member of Base Logistics, was presented the Sacrifice Medal by CFB Halifax Base Commander Capt(N) David Mazur at base headquarters on October 17. The medal recognizes Sgt White’s sacrifice and commitment for his multiple tours completed while a member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) including […]
Blog volunteers at Ward 5 holiday dinner
Military members from CFB Halifax’s Base Logistics branch were on hand to help serve meals to community members during the Ward 5 Neighbourhood Centre Thanksgiving dinner on October 5. JOE CHAPUT, BASE EXECUTIVE SERVICES