DND received the Community Spirit Award at the United Way Halifax annual general meeting on May 22. This award, presented annually, pays tribute to extraordinary commitment and leadership to the community made by an individual or organization. United Way Halifax recognized DND for its service within the community in 2017, […]

A Change of Command ceremony for HMCS Windsor on June 3 saw LCdr Drew Matheson (left) assume command of the submarine from outgoing Commanding Officer Cdr Peter Chu (right). The small ceremony took place while alongside in Cadiz, Spain. Windsor has spent the last five months operating at sea.

CPO1 Darcy Burd (left) Coxn HMCS St John’s, and Cdr Gord Noseworthy (right), Commanding Officer HMCS St. John’s, salute the wreaths as part of the Battle Of The Atlantic ceremony during Op REASSURANCE while alongside Liverpool, United Kingdom on May 6, 2018.

VAdm Ron Lloyd, Commander Royal Canadian Navy, and RAdm Craig Baines, Commander MARLANT and JTFA, host RAdm J. Martin, Commander Royal New Zealand Navy for a bilateral meeting to discuss topics of mutual interest and conduct RCN site tours at during a visit to MARLANT on May 15, 2018.  From […]

Members of HMCS Scotian participated in divisions on April 25, 2018. Cdr beth Vallis, CO of Scotian, was presiding officer as personnel received awards and recognition ranging from Canadian Forces Decorations, to Commanding Officer’s Certificates of Commendation.

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco joins RAdm Baines, Commander JTFA and MARLANT, in the inspection of the 50-person Guard of Honour at CFB Halifax during a visit to Halifax on May 8, 2018. The welcoming party included His Honour the Honourable Arthur LeBlanc, Lieutenant Governor of Nova […]

Participants in the Canadian Forces Aboriginal Entry program (CFAEP) participate in an obstacle course as part of activities designed to introduce them to military life. The current CFAEP, based at CFB Halifax, concluded on Friday, May 25, 2018.

The Stadacona Band trumpet section says farewell to two of its own – PO2 Tim Elson, PO2 Eric Sproul, PO2 Raef Wilson and Lt(N) David Jackson celebrate PO2 Wilson’s and Lt(N) Jackson’s  last performance with the Stadacona Band of Maritime Forces Atlantic. PO2 Wilson is retiring and Lt(N) Jackson, the […]

Members of CFB Halifax BOR participate in Base Cleanup Day on April 28, collecting garbage and debris outside St. Brendan’s Chapel at Stadacona. From left, Cpl Cheryl Clark, Pte Marie-pier Bergeron, PO2 Sophie Champagne and LS Conner MacKenzie.

PO2 Nicholas Gillan is promoted to his current rank by LCdr Collins, CO of Trinity Det Naval Ocean Processing Facility Whidbey Island (NOPFWI). Vicki Gillan assists with the promotion.