Sailors from the Polish ship ORP WODNIK arrived in Halifax for a port visit from July 19-22. Though all crew members aboard the ship were fully vaccinated, COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Detection Tests (RADT) were required from each individual before disembarking for their visit. Sailors got some time to stretch their […]
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Navy 10K Virtual Series keeping runners motivated
By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff After winning the team competition in last year’s Navy 10K Run Virtual Series, when this year’s run was announced as an online challenge, Cdr Jennifer Gosse knew her Base chaplains would put a team together to contend for the winning title again. “Winning the team […]
New Hon Capt (N) says Anishinaabe teachings and RCN background helped her become a leader
New Hon Capt (N) says Anishinaabe teachings and RCN background helped her become a leader By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff “Picture it: beautiful Batchewana First Nation in northern Ontario. A shy young Anishinaabekwe had a dream… ” Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class (Ret’d) Deborah Eisan’s dream of becoming a nurse […]
Ryder Cup-style event set for July 19-20
Ryder Cup-style event set for July 19-20 at Hartlen Point Golf Club By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff Drawing Inspiration from the biennial Ryder Cup golf competition between Europe and the United States, PSP Halifax has planned a mini-version, with teams drawn from both sides of the harbour — CFB Halifax […]
HMCS Margaret Brooke crew ready to receive second Arctic vessel
HMCS Margaret Brooke crew ready to receive second Arctic vessel By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff The delivery of the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship HMCS Margaret Brooke, scheduled for July 15th in Halifax, marks an important milestone both for the Royal Canadian Navy and for the ship’s crew. “The crew […]
Student virtual welcome
On June 23rd, the CFB Halifax Base Commander and Base Chief hosted a virtual welcome event for the 49 students working at various units across CFB Halifax this summer. The Base Commander and Base Chief spoke to the students about their current roles and how the Base team – our […]
Atlantic Fleet Sailor of the Year
Atlantic Fleet Sailor of the Year MS Steven Lannon earns top leadership award By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff Master Sailor Steven Lannon likes to keep things light, joking around and enjoying a laugh with the other sailors on board ship, but when it’s time for serious work, he’s always ready […]
Volume 55, Issue 14, July 12, 2021
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HMCS Calgary helps protect the environment during visit to Diego Garcia
HMCS Calgary helps protect the environment during visit to Diego Garcia By Capt Jeffery Klassen, HMCS Calgary After five months of being in a COVID-free social bubble, the officers and crew of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Calgary finally got a ‘real’ port visit when they visited the small British […]
12 Wing Logistician wins national CAF award
12 Wing Logistician wins national CAF award By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff On June 7th, Captain Heather Constantine, the current Deputy Wing Administration Officer for 12 Wing Shearwater, was named the 2020 Logistician of the Year (Junior Officer) for the Canadian Armed Forces in a virtual ceremony put on by […]
