Members of HMCS Ville de Québec’s Naval Tactical Operations Group train during Op REASSURANCE. The ship’s mid-deployment rest and maintenance period concluded on October 6.
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Halifax Connects
Military cooks LS Joseph Blackburn and Cpl Vicky Thibodeau plate meals at Citadel High on September 6 during Halifax Connects, an annual initiative in the city that sees more than 200 volunteers and 30 plus community organizations provide free products, services and information to community members experiencing or at risk […]
12 Wing commemorates Battle of Britain
12 Wing Shearwater commemorates the Battle of Britain by hosting a Ceremony on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 12 Wing Shearwater, Nova Scotia. Halifax regional Municipality’s Mayor Mike Savage (centre) was among the dignitaries present who laid a wreath. This year marks the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
First AOPS launched
The future HMCS Harry DeWolf is slowly lowered into the water, under controlled circumstances, by Irving Shipbuilding in the Bedford Basin, Halifax, Nova Scotia, on September 15, 2018. This is the first of the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships, that will be capable of armed seaborne surveillance of Canada’s waters […]
HMCS Charlottetown wins Admiral’s Cup
RAdm Craig Baines, Commander MARLANT and JTFA, presents the Admiral’s Cup to the Command Team and ship’s company of HMCS Charlottetown on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.
CJOC Commander visits Formation Halifax
LGen Michael Rouleau, Commander of CJOC (seated), meets with RAdm Baines, Commander of Joint Task Force Atlantic and Maritime Forces Atlantic, during a recent visit to Halifax. LGen Rouleau toured HMC Ships Halifax and Moncton as well as the submarine Windsor during his time in Halifax.
Skills and drills at 12 Wing Shearwater
PSP Fitness, Sports and Recreation staff at 12 Wing Shearwater hosted more than 40 young hockey players from August 27-31 for the #27 Hockey Skills Camp. The camp was named in memory of the late Sgt(Ret’d) Rob Sneath, who wore the #27 jersey through numerous gold medal wins with Shearwater […]
MV Asterix conducts replenishment at sea
HMCS Calgary conducts replenishment at sea approaches on MV Asterix in consort with HMAS Melbourne, HMNZS Te Mana, and JS Sazanam, during Operation PROJECTION in August 2018.
Good neighbours
Military personnel from CFB Halifax’s Base Logistics branch roll up their sleeves during the Ward 5 Neighbourhood Centre’s 37th Annual Block Party on August 23. The event saw community members enjoy a sunny afternoon filled with food, fun and games.
Community day in Iqaluit
As part of Op NANOOK 2018, the CAF hosted the people of Iqaluit at the Iqaluit Airport for a community day to view and tour the Royal Canadian Air Force CP-140 Aurora and United States Navy P-8 Orion military aircraft and equipment, see a Canadian Army display, and interact with […]