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CFB Halifax celebrates Pride

MS Shane Ritchot and CPO1 Wes Whitlock stop and smile for the camera as they walk with the CAF/Department of National Defence contingent at the Halifax Pride Parade.
AVR OLIVIA MAINVILLE, 12 WING IMAGING

CFB Halifax celebrates Pride Week 2019

CFB Halifax marked Pride Week 2019 with a flag raising ceremony on Thursday July 18, an inclusive prayer service on Friday July 19, and a large contingent of Defence Team personnel and their families, as well as the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy, and a float in Halifax’s Pride Parade on Saturday, July 20. This year’s CFB Halifax float was decorated by members of the Positive Space Working Group, the Maritime Defence Pride Network and the Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre with support from Base Logistics’ TEME unit. Many thanks to all who participated.

Defence Team members and their families patiently await the start of the Halifax Pride Parade on July 20 at HMC Dockyard.
CPL SIMON ARCAND, FIS
CFB Halifax Base Commander Capt(N) David Mazur, Base Chief CPO1 Kent Gregory and Maritime Defence Pride Network Champion Capt(N) David Benoit joined with a group of Defence Team members for an inclusive prayer service at the Stadacona Chapel on July 19. This service was held during the Halifax Pride Festival in honour of members and allies of the LGBTQ2+ community.
HALEY COTE, CFB HALIFAX PUBLIC AFFAIRS STUDENT