On June 8, the Halifax Wanderers Football Club’s Department of National Defence (DND) Appreciation Match took place at the Wanderers Grounds in downtown Halifax. The event included two DND/Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) activation zones featuring multiple DND/CAF, Cadet and Military Family Resource Centre static displays and a special addition of Airshow Atlantic’s John Hart Spitfire! The Stadacona Band performed O’Canada during an opening ceremony that also included a tri-service flag party, military children and a ceremonial coin toss from the 12 Wing Commander, and a combined group from 12 Wing Pipes and Drums and 14 Wing Pipes & Drums put on a great half-time show. Rounding out the fun were our CAF mascots Sonar (Navy), Juno (Army), and Astra (Air Force) who came out to show their support for the team. Fun fact: The Base Logistics crane parked near Gate A was flying international maritime signal flags that spelled out Go Wanderers Go!
