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HMCS Halifax hosted VAdm Art McDonald, Commander RCN, and Command CPO1 David Steeves over the holidays, with presents, an ugly sweater contest, and a traditional Christmas dinner all taking place on board. The ship is preparing to return to Halifax later this month, wrapping up a six-month deployment on Operation REASSURANCE.